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90_HB0235

      New Act
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          Creates the Civic Center  Code.  Replaces  existing  Acts
      creating civic center authorities in various locations in the
      State  (except  for  the  Metropolitan  Pier  and  Exposition
      Authority  in Chicago). Sets forth the authorization for each
      civic center authority in a separate  Article  of  the  Code.
      Sets forth standard civic center provisions common to several
      civic   center  authorities  and  incorporates  the  standard
      provisions by reference into the Articles  authorizing  those
      civic  center  authorities.  Repeals the various civic center
      Acts that are continued in the Code.   Makes  no  substantive
      changes.
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 1        AN ACT concerning civic centers.
 2        WHEREAS,  Codification  of laws relating to civic centers
 3    will achieve the goals of (i)  consolidating  the  many  laws
 4    relating  to  civic centers; (ii) updating the often obsolete
 5    language  currently  in  use  in  these  many   laws;   (iii)
 6    incorporating   uniform   terminology   that  will  ensure  a
 7    constancy of understanding and interpretation of these  laws;
 8    and  (iv)  eliminating  the  need  for  duplicative  language
 9    throughout these laws; and
10        WHEREAS,  The  Illinois General Assembly seeks to achieve
11    these goals by consolidating the many civic  center  laws  of
12    Illinois  into  a  Civic  Center  Code,  without  making  any
13    substantive changes in the meaning, effect, or application of
14    those laws; and
15        WHEREAS,  Because  this Act is a codification of existing
16    law, the following matters of form are used:
17        (a)  in Articles 5 through 280, the parenthetic  citation
18    before a Section in the form "(from XX ILCS XX/XX)" (i) is an
19    informational  reference  to  the  prior  law  from which the
20    Section is derived and (ii) is not part of the  text  of  the
21    law;
22        (b)  in Articles 5 through 280, in the text of a Section,
23    (i)  matter  that  is  stricken indicates a deletion from the
24    prior law and (ii) matter that is  underscored  indicates  an
25    addition to the prior law; and
26        (c)  in  Articles 5 through 280, the parenthetic citation
27    after a Section in the form "(Source: P.A. XX-XXXX)"  (i)  is
28    an  informational reference to the most recent sources of the
29    continued text in the Session Laws of Illinois  and  (ii)  is
30    not part of the law; therefore
31        Be  it  enacted  by  the People of the State of Illinois,
32    represented in the General Assembly:
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 1                             ARTICLE 1.
 2                             SHORT TITLE
 3        Section 1-1.  Short title.  This Act may be cited as  the
 4    Civic Center Code.
 5                             ARTICLE 2.
 6                  STANDARD CIVIC CENTER PROVISIONS
 7        Section  2-1.  Scope of Article.  This Article sets forth
 8    standard provisions that apply to a  civic  center  authority
 9    only   when   the   specific   Section  of  this  Article  is
10    incorporated by reference into the Article  authorizing  that
11    civic center.
12        Section  2-3.  Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to
13    accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to  enhance  the
14    ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail themselves of civic and
15    cultural  centers  geographically  situated  throughout   the
16    entire State of Illinois.
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions.  In this Article:
18        "Authority" means the Authority as defined in the Article
19    creating  the  Authority,  except that in Article 25 it means
20    the Committee created under that Article.
21        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
22    State,  any  unit of local government or school district, and
23    any agency or instrumentality thereof.
24        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
25    corporation, company, association or joint stock association;
26    and  includes  any  trustee,  receiver,  assignee or personal
27    representative thereof.
28        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
29    the   Authority  as  defined  in  the  Article  creating  the
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 1    Authority.
 2        "Metropolitan area", for an Authority created under  this
 3    Act, means the metropolitan area for the Authority as defined
 4    in the Article creating the Authority.
 5        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 6        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 7    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
 8    property of the Authority.
 9        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
10    same at its pleasure.
11        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
12    buildings;  lease  of  space.  It  shall  be  the duty of the
13    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
14    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
15    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
16    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
17    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
18    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
19    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
20    such purposes.
21        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
22    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
23    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
24    Authority.
25        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
26    to perform such duties.
27        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
28    lease of space. It shall be the  duty  of  the  Authority  to
29    promote,  operate  and maintain expositions, conventions, and
30    theatrical, sports and cultural activities from time to  time
31    in  the  metropolitan  area  and  in  connection therewith to
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 1    arrange,   finance   and   maintain   industrial,   cultural,
 2    educational,  theatrical,  sports,   trade   and   scientific
 3    exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain auditorium,
 4    exposition and office buildings for such purposes.
 5        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
 6    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
 7    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
 8    Authority.
 9        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
10    to perform such duties.
11        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.  It
12    shall  be  the  duty of the Authority to promote, operate and
13    maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,  sports  or
14    cultural  activities  from  time  to time in the metropolitan
15    area and in connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and
16    maintain   industrial,   cultural,  educational,  theatrical,
17    sports,  trade  or  scientific  exhibits  and  to  lease   or
18    construct,   equip   and   maintain  auditoriums,  exposition
19    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
20        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
21    to perform such duties.
22        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
23    domain. The Authority shall have  the  following  rights  and
24    powers:
25        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
26    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
27    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
28    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
29    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
30    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
31        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
32    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
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 1    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 2    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 3    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
 4    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 5    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
 6        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 7    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
 8    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
 9    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
10    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
11        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
12    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
13    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
14    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
15    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
16    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
17    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
18    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
19        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
20    the objects and purposes of this Article.
21        Section 2-21. Rights and powers. The Authority shall have
22    the following rights and powers:
23        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
24    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
25    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and  maintain  fair  or
26    exposition  grounds,  convention or exhibition centers, civic
27    auditoriums, and office and  municipal  buildings,  including
28    sites  and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor located
29    within the metropolitan area.
30        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
31    the objects and purposes of this Article.
32        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
33    and to plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and  finance  fairs,
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 1    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
 2    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
 3    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
 4    fairs, exhibits, shows and events, whether conducted  by  the
 5    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
 6        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 7    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 8    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 9    auditoriums,  and  to  collect  admission  charges  to fairs,
10    shows,  exhibits  and  events  sponsored  or  held   by   the
11    Authority.   The  charges  collected may be made available to
12    defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority  and  to  pay
13    the  principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by the
14    Authority.
15        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.   The  Authority
16    shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for office or
17    administrative expenses except within the  amounts  of  funds
18    that  will  be  available  to it when such obligations become
19    payable.
20        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.  Purchases made under  this
21    Article shall be made in compliance with the Local Government
22    Prompt Payment Act.
23        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
24    State,  or  local agency.  The Authority shall have power (i)
25    to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift  or  otherwise
26    any  property  or  rights useful for the Authority's purposes
27    from any person or persons, from any  municipal  corporation,
28    body  politic,  or  agency  of  the  State, or from the State
29    itself,  (ii)  to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching
30    grants, loans or appropriations from the State of Illinois or
31    any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be used for any of
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 1    the purposes of the Authority, and (iii) to  enter  into  any
 2    agreement  with  the  State  of  Illinois in relation to such
 3    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
 4        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
 5    governmental  agency.  The Authority shall have the power (i)
 6    to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift  or  otherwise
 7    any property or rights from any person or governmental agency
 8    useful for its purposes, (ii) to apply for and accept grants,
 9    matching  grants,  loans  or appropriations from the State of
10    Illinois or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be  used
11    for  any of the purposes of the Authority, and (iii) to enter
12    into any agreement with the State of Illinois in relation  to
13    such grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
14        Section  2-40.   Federal money.  The Authority shall have
15    the power (i)  to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching
16    grants,  loans  or appropriations from the federal government
17    or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used  for  any
18    of  the  purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter into any
19    agreement with the federal government  in  relation  to  such
20    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
21        Section  2-45.  Insurance.   The Authority shall have the
22    power to procure and enter into contracts  for  any  type  of
23    insurance  and  indemnity  against loss or damage to property
24    from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,  against
25    employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer,
26    or  employee  of the Board or Authority in the performance of
27    the duties of the office or employment, and against any other
28    insurable risk.
29        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
30    performance.  The  Authority  shall  have continuing power to
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 1    borrow money for the purpose of carrying out  and  performing
 2    its duties and exercising its powers under this Article.
 3        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 4    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 5    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 6    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 7    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 8    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 9    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
10    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
11    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
12    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
13    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
14    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
15    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
16    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
17    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
18    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates not  exceeding
19    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, may
20    be  in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may
21    be executed in such manner, may be payable at such  place  or
22    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
23    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
24    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
25    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
26    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
27    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
28    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
29    all purposes.  The holder or holders of any bonds or interest
30    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
31    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
32    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
33    officers,  agents  or  employees  of any contract or covenant
34    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
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 1    interest  coupons,  to  compel  the  Authority  or any of its
 2    officers, agents or employees to perform any duties  required
 3    to  be  performed  for the benefit of the holders of any such
 4    bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the  ordinance
 5    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
 6    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
 7    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 8        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 9    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
10    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
11    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
12        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
13    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
14    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
15    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
16    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
17    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
18    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
19        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
20    operating the said facilities; and
21        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
22    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
23    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
24    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
25    secure payment thereof.
26        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
27    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
28    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
29    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
30    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
31    theatrical,  and  cultural  expositions,  sports  activities,
32    exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases and rentals
33    and from other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute and
34    deliver  a  trust  agreement  or agreements; provided that no
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 1    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
 2    created thereby.
 3        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 4    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
 5    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
 6    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 7    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
 8    instituted.
 9        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
10    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
11    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
12    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
13    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
14    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
15    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
16    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
17    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
18    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
19    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
20    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
21    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
22    However, if no bids are received such bonds may  be  sold  at
23    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
24    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
25    any advertisement.
26        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
27    actions  to  compel  performance.  The  Authority  shall have
28    continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of  carrying
29    out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under
30    this Article.
31        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
32    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
33    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
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 1    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 2    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 3    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 4    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 5    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
 6    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
 7    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 8    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 9    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
10    received and to be received by the Authority from  any  other
11    source.   Such  bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature
12    at such time or times  not  exceeding  40  years  from  their
13    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
14    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
15    Authorization  Act,  may  be  in  such  form,  may carry such
16    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
17    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
18    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
19    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
20    executed in such  manner  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
21    covenants,  all as may be provided in the ordinance.  In case
22    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
23    attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature  shall
24    nevertheless  be  valid  and effective for all purposes.  The
25    holder  or  holders  of  any  bonds,  or   interest   coupons
26    appertaining  thereto,  issued  by  the  Authority  may bring
27    mandamus, injunction, or other civil actions  or  proceedings
28    to  compel the performance and observance by the Authority or
29    any of its officers, agents or employees of any  contract  or
30    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
31    or  interest  coupons, to compel the Authority and any of its
32    officers, agents or employees to perform any duties  required
33    to  be  performed  for the benefit of the holders of any such
34    bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the  ordinance
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 1    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
 2    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
 3    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 4        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 5    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
 6    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 7    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
 8        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 9    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
10    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
11    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
12    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
13    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
14    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
15        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
16    regulating and operating the facilities; and
17        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
18    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
19    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
20    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
21    secure payment thereof.
22        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
23    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
24    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
25    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
26    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
27    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
28    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
29    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
30    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
31    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
32    created thereby.
33        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
34    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
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 1    injunction, or other civil  actions  or  proceedings  in  any
 2    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
 3    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
 4    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
 5        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
 6    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 7    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
 8    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
 9    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
10    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
11    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
12    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
13    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
14    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
15    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
16    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
17    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
18    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
19    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
20    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
21    advertisement.
22        Section  2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
23    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond  Acts.
24    The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for
25    the  purpose  of  carrying  out and performing its duties and
26    exercising its powers under this Article.
27        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
28    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
29    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
30    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
31    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
32    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
33    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
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 1    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 2    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
 3    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 4    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 5    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 6    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
 7    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
 8    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
 9    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
10    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
11    amended  at  the  time of the making of the contract, payable
12    semi-annually,  may  be  in  such  form,   may   carry   such
13    registration  privileges, may be executed in such manner, may
14    be payable at such place or places, may be  made  subject  to
15    redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or
16    without premium as is stated on  the  face  thereof,  may  be
17    executed  in  such  manner  and  may  contain  such terms and
18    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance. In  case
19    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
20    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
21    nevertheless be valid and effective  for  all  purposes.  The
22    holder   or   holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
23    appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring
24    mandamus, injunction, or other civil actions  or  proceedings
25    to  compel the performance and observance by the Authority or
26    any of its officers, agents or employees of any  contract  or
27    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
28    or  interest  coupons, to compel the Authority and any of its
29    officers, agents or employees to perform any duties  required
30    to  be  performed  for the benefit of the holders of any such
31    bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the  ordinance
32    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
33    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
34    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
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 1        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 2    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
 3    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 4    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
 5        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
 6    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
 7    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
 8    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
 9    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
10    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
11    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
12    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
13    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
14    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
15    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
16    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
17    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
18    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
19    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
20        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
21    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
22    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
23    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
24    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
25    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
26    revenues of the Authority to pay:
27        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
28    operating the said facilities; and
29        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
30    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
31    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
32    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
33    secure payment thereof.
34        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
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 1    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
 2    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
 3    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
 4    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 5    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
 6    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
 7    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
 8    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
 9    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
10    created thereby.
11        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
12    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
13    injunction,  or  other  civil  actions  or proceedings in any
14    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
15    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
16    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
17        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
18    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
19    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
20    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
21    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
22    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
23    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
24    newspaper  or financial publication in the United States. All
25    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
26    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
27    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
28    right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for  bids  in  the
29    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
30    no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less than
31    par value, without further advertising, within 60 days  after
32    the   bids   are   required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
33    advertisement.
34        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
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 1    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
 2    effective date of Public Act 86-4, it is and always has  been
 3    the  intention  of  the General Assembly (i) that the Omnibus
 4    Bond Acts are and always have been  supplementary  grants  of
 5    power  to  issue  instruments  in accordance with the Omnibus
 6    Bond Acts, regardless of any provision of this  Article  that
 7    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
 8    Acts, (ii) that the provisions of  this  Section  are  not  a
 9    limitation  on  the  supplementary  authority  granted by the
10    Omnibus Bond Acts, and (iii) that  instruments  issued  under
11    this  Section  within  the supplementary authority granted by
12    the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts  are  not  invalid  because  of  any
13    provision of this Article that may appear to be  or  to  have
14    been more restrictive than those Acts.
15        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature of indebtedness.  Under no
16    circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority  be  or
17    become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois
18    or of any political subdivision of or municipality within the
19    State,  nor shall any such bond or obligation be or become an
20    indebtedness of the  Authority  within  the  purview  of  any
21    constitutional  limitation  or  provision,  and  it  shall be
22    plainly stated on the face of each such bond that it does not
23    constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is  payable
24    solely  from  the  revenues  or  income  as  provided in this
25    Article.
26        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.   The  State  and  all
27    counties,  cities,  villages,  incorporated  towns  and other
28    municipal corporations,  political  subdivisions  and  public
29    bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;  all banks,
30    bankers, trust companies,  savings  banks  and  institutions,
31    building    and   loan   associations,   savings   and   loan
32    associations, investment companies and other persons carrying
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 1    on an insurance business; and all executors,  administrators,
 2    guardians,  trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest
 3    any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or
 4    within their control in any bonds  issued  pursuant  to  this
 5    Article,  it  being  the purpose of this Section to authorize
 6    the investment in  such  bonds  of  all  sinking,  insurance,
 7    retirement,  compensation,  pension  and trust funds, whether
 8    owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers;
 9    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
10    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
11    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
12    investment.
13        Section 2-65.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. No  bonds,
14    other  than  revenue  bonds  issued pursuant to Section 2-50,
15    shall be issued by the Authority  until  the  proposition  to
16    issue  the  bonds  has  been  submitted  to and approved by a
17    majority of the voters of the metropolitan area  voting  upon
18    the  proposition at a general election in accordance with the
19    general election law. The Authority may by  resolution  order
20    the proposition submitted at a regular election in accordance
21    with  the  general  election  law,  whereupon  the  recording
22    officer  shall  certify the resolution and the proposition to
23    the  proper   election   officials   for   submission.    Any
24    proposition  to  issue  bonds  under this Section shall be in
25    substantially the following form:
26             Shall bonds of the (name of Authority) to the amount
27        of  $(amount)  be  issued  for  the  purpose  of   (state
28        purpose)?
29    The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
30        Section  2-70.  Tax.  If  a majority of the voters of the
31    metropolitan area approve the issuance of bonds  as  provided
32    in  Section  2-65, the Authority shall have power to levy and
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 1    collect annually a sum  sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual
 2    principal and interest charges on such bonds.
 3        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
 4    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
 5    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
 6    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
 7    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
 8    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
 9    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
10    the 3rd Tuesday in September in each year. Upon the filing of
11    the  ordinance  the  county  clerk  shall  extend  such  tax;
12    provided the aggregate amount of taxes  levied  for  any  one
13    year  shall  not  exceed  the rate of .0005% of the full fair
14    cash value, as equalized or assessed  by  the  Department  of
15    Revenue.
16        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
17    of interest. The members of the  Board  shall  serve  without
18    compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual expenses
19    incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
20        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
21    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
22    contract, work or business of the Authority or in the sale or
23    lease of any property to or from the Authority.
24        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
25    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
26    interest.  The  members  of  the  Board  shall  serve without
27    compensation, but shall be  reimbursed  for  actual  expenses
28    incurred by them in the performance of their duties. However,
29    any  member  of  the  Board who is appointed to the office of
30    secretary or treasurer may receive compensation  for  his  or
31    her services as such officer.
32        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
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 1    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 2    contract, work or business of the Authority or in the sale or
 3    lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 4        Section  2-80.  Board members' oath. Within 30 days after
 5    certification of appointment, and before  entering  upon  the
 6    duties  of  office,  each  member of the Board shall take and
 7    subscribe the constitutional oath of office and  file  it  in
 8    the office of the Secretary of State.
 9        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
10    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
11    appointed by the officer, in case of incompetency, neglect of
12    duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on the  member,
13    by registered United States mail, return requested, of a copy
14    of  the written charges against the member and an opportunity
15    to be publicly heard in person or by counsel in the  member's
16    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
17        Section  2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Members
18    of  the  Board  shall  hold  office  until  their  respective
19    successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member  may
20    resign  from  office;  the  resignation takes effect when the
21    member's successor has been appointed and has qualified.
22        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
23    abandonment  of  office,  death,  conviction  of  a felony or
24    removal from office, a member's office shall  become  vacant.
25    Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired term by
26    appointment in like manner as in the case  of  expiration  of
27    the term of a member of the Board.
28        Section  2-90.   Organization  of  the Board.  As soon as
29    practicably possible after the  appointment  of  the  initial
30    members,  the  Board  shall  organize  for the transaction of
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 1    business, select a chairman and a  temporary  secretary  from
 2    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
 3    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
 4    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
 5    of the chairman's office as a member of the Board or for  the
 6    term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 7        Section  2-95.  Meetings;  action  by  5  Board  members.
 8    Regular  meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in
 9    each calendar month, the time and place of such  meetings  to
10    be fixed by the Board.
11        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
12    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
13    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
14    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
15    ordinance or resolution.
16        All   ordinances,  resolutions  and  proceedings  of  the
17    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
18    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
19    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
20    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
21    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
22        Section  2-96.  Meetings;  action  by  4  Board  members.
23    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once  in
24    each  calendar  month, the time and place of such meetings to
25    be fixed by the Board.
26        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
27    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
28    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
29    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
30    ordinance or resolution.
31        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and  proceedings  of   the
32    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
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 1    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
 2    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 3    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
 4    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 5        Section  2-97.  Board  meetings;  public records. Regular
 6    meetings of the Board shall be held at  least  once  in  each
 7    calendar  month,  the  time  and place of such meetings to be
 8    fixed by the Board.
 9        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and  proceedings  of   the
10    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
11    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
12    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
13    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
14    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
15        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.   The Board shall
16    appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be  members
17    of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of the Board
18    and  shall fix their duties and compensation. Before entering
19    upon the duties of their respective offices they  shall  take
20    and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of office, and the
21    treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate sureties to  be
22    approved  by  the  Board.   The  bond shall be payable to the
23    Authority in whatever penal sum  may  be  directed  upon  the
24    faithful  performance  of  the  duties  of the office and the
25    payment of all money received by the treasurer  according  to
26    law and the orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,
27    require  a  new bond from the treasurer in a penal sum as may
28    then be determined  by  the  Board.  The  obligation  of  the
29    sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss  sustained by the
30    insolvency, failure or closing of any national or state  bank
31    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited funds if the bank has
32    been approved by the Board as a depositary for  those  funds.
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 1    The  oaths  of office and the treasurer's bond shall be filed
 2    in the principal office of the Authority.
 3        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
 4    bank or savings and loan association. The Board shall appoint
 5    a  secretary  and a treasurer, who need not be members of the
 6    Board, to hold office during the pleasure of  the  Board  and
 7    shall fix their duties and compensation. Before entering upon
 8    the  duties  of  their respective offices they shall take and
 9    subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of  office,   and   the
10    treasurer  shall execute a bond with corporate sureties to be
11    approved by the Board. The  bond  shall  be  payable  to  the
12    Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be directed upon the
13    faithful performance of the duties  of  the  office  and  the
14    payment  of  all money received by the treasurer according to
15    law and the orders of the Board. The Board may, at any  time,
16    require  a  new  bond from the treasurer in such penal sum as
17    may then be determined by the Board. The  obligation  of  the
18    sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss  sustained by the
19    insolvency, failure  or  closing  of  any  savings  and  loan
20    association  or  national or State bank wherein the treasurer
21    has  deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or  savings  and   loan
22    association  has  been  approved by the Board as a depository
23    for those funds. The oaths of office and the treasurer's bond
24    shall be filed in the principal office of the Authority.
25        Section  2-105.  Funds.  All  funds  deposited   by   the
26    treasurer  in  any  bank  shall  be placed in the name of the
27    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
28    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
29    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
30    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
31    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
32    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
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 1    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
 2    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 3        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
 4    Investment  Act.  All funds deposited by the treasurer in any
 5    bank or savings and loan association shall be placed  in  the
 6    name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only
 7    by  check  or  draft  upon  the  bank  or  savings  and  loan
 8    association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the
 9    chairman  of  the  Board.  The Board may designate any of its
10    members or any officer or employee of the Authority to  affix
11    the  signature  of  the  chairman  and  another  to affix the
12    signature of the treasurer to any check or draft for  payment
13    of  salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation
14    of not more than $2,500.
15        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
16    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
17    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
18    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act.
19        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on checks or drafts. In case
20    any officer whose signature appears upon any check  or  draft
21    issued  pursuant  to this Article ceases to hold office after
22    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
23    check or draft to  the  payee,  that  signature  nevertheless
24    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
25    effect as  if  the  officer  had  remained  in  office  until
26    delivery.
27        Section  2-115.  General manager; other appointments. The
28    Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a person  of
29    recognized  ability  and  business experience, to hold office
30    during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager  shall
31    have  management  of  the  properties  and  business  of  the
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 1    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 2    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 3    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 4    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 5    time to time by the Board.
 6        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 7    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 8    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 9    and  employees  as  may  be necessary. The Board shall define
10    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
11    may designate.
12        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
13    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
14    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
15    office and shall not be members of the Board.
16        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
17    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
18    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
19    the Board.
20        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
21    and  penalties.  The  Board  shall  have  power  to  pass all
22    ordinances and make  all  rules  and  regulations  proper  or
23    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
24    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
25    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
26    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
27    circulation published  in  the  metropolitan  area.  No  such
28    ordinance  imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect until
29    10 days after its publication.
30        Section 2-122.  Rules  and  regulations;  penalties.  The
31    Board  shall  have  power  to  make all rules and regulations
32    proper or necessary to carry into effect the  powers  granted
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 1    to  the  Authority,  with  such  penalties  as  may be deemed
 2    proper.
 3        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 4    lowest  bidder  by vote of 5 Board members. All contracts for
 5    the sale of property of the value of more than $2,500 or  for
 6    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
 7    of the Authority for a term of more than one  year  shall  be
 8    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
 9    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
10    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
11    thereof  will  exceed  $2,500,  shall  be  let  to the lowest
12    responsible bidder after advertising for bids, excepting  (1)
13    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
14    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
15    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
16    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
17    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
18    the foregoing,   the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
19    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
20    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
21    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
22    telephone or telegraph are required.
23        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
24    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
25    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
26    the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding is not
27    required for the lease of real estate or buildings  owned  or
28    controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered to offer
29    such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
30        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
31    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
32    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
33    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
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 1    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
 2    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
 3    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
 4    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 5    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
 6    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
 7    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
 8    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 9    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
10    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
11        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
12    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
13    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law are forbidden  to
14    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
15    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
16    materials, supplies or equipment.
17        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
18    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
19    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
20    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
21    contract  without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
22    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
23    received pursuant to advertisement.
24        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
25    effect the provisions of this Section.
26        Section  2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest or
27    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members. All  contracts  for
28    the  sale of property of the value of more than $2,500 or for
29    a concession in or lease of property including air rights, of
30    the Authority for a term of  more  than  one  year  shall  be
31    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
32    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
33    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
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 1    thereof  will  exceed  $2,500,  shall  be  let  to the lowest
 2    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, excepting (1)
 3    when repair parts, accessories,  equipment  or  services  are
 4    required  for  equipment  or services previously furnished or
 5    contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services  required
 6    is  such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest
 7    of the public, including, without limiting the generality  of
 8    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
 9    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
10    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
11    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
12    telephone or telegraph are required.
13        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
14    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
15    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
16    the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding is not
17    required for the lease of real estate or buildings  owned  or
18    controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered to offer
19    such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
20        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
21    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
22    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
23    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
24    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
25    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
26    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
27    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
28    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 4 members of the
29    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
30    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
31    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
32    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
33    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
34        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
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 1    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
 2    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 3    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 4    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 5    materials, supplies or equipment.
 6        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
 7    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
 8    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
 9    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
10    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
11    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
12    received pursuant to advertisement.
13        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
14    effect the provisions of this Section.
15        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
16    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. All contracts for sale  of
17    property of the value of more than $2500, or for a concession
18    in  or  lease  of  property,  including  air  rights,  of the
19    Authority for a term of more than one year, shall be  awarded
20    to  the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after advertising for
21    bids.  All construction contracts and contracts for supplies,
22    materials, equipment and services, when the  expense  thereof
23    will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be let to the lowest responsible
24    bidder, after advertising for bids, except: (1)  when  repair
25    parts,  accessories,  equipment  or services are required for
26    equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;
27    (2) when the nature of the services  required  is  such  that
28    competitive  bidding  is  not  in  the  best  interest of the
29    public, including, without limiting  the  generality  of  the
30    foregoing,   the   services   of   accountants,   architects,
31    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
32    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
33    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
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 1    telephone or telegraph are required.
 2        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
 3    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 4    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
 5    the best interests of the public.
 6        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
 7    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
 8    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
 9    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
10    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
11    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
12    highest  bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or the
13    lowest bidder (in case of  purchase  or  expenditure)  unless
14    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
15    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
16    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
17    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
18    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
19    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
20    inspection.
21        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
22    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
23    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
24    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
25    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
26    materials, supplies or equipment.
27        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
28    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
29    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
30    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
31    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
32    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
33    received pursuant to advertisement.
34        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
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 1    effect the provisions of this Section.
 2        Section  2-128. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 3    lowest bidder by three-fourths vote. All  contracts  for  the
 4    sale  of property of the value of more than $2,500 or for any
 5    concession in or lease of property of  the  Authority  for  a
 6    term  of  more  than one year shall be awarded to the highest
 7    responsible  bidder,  after  advertising   for   bids.    All
 8    construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials,
 9    equipment  and services, when the expense thereof will exceed
10    $2,500, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder,  after
11    advertising  for  bids,  excepting  (1)  when  repair  parts,
12    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
13    or  services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when
14    the nature of the services required is such that  competitive
15    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
16    without   limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,  the
17    services of accountants,  architects,  attorneys,  engineers,
18    physicians,   superintendents  of  construction,  and  others
19    possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such
20    as water, light, heat,  power,  telephone  or  telegraph  are
21    required.
22        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
23    competitive bidding whenever possible, and in any event in  a
24    manner calculated to ensure the best interests of the public.
25        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
26    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
27    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
28    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
29    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
30    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
31    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
32    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
33    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
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 1    the  members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action   is
 2    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
 3    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
 4    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
 5    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
 6    open to public inspection.
 7        From  the  group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder
 8    shall be selected in the following manner:  to all  bids  for
 9    sales  the  gross receipts of which are not taxable under the
10    "Retailers' Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28,  1933,  as
11    amended,  there  shall  be  added  an amount equal to the tax
12    which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the
13    lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the
14    gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act  shall  be
15    considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid
16    relates  to  a  sale not taxable under said Act, any contract
17    entered into thereon shall be in the amount of  the  original
18    bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
19        Contracts   shall  not  be  split  into  parts  involving
20    expenditures of less than $2,500 for the purposes of avoiding
21    the provisions of this Section, and all such split  contracts
22    shall  be  void.   If  any  collusion occurs among bidders or
23    prospective bidders in restraint of freedom  of  competition,
24    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
25    or  otherwise,  the bids of such bidders shall be void.  Each
26    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
27    has not been a party to any such agreement.
28        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
29    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
30    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
31    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
32    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
33    materials, supplies or equipment.
34        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
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 1    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
 2    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
 3    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
 4    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 5    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
 6    received pursuant to advertisement.
 7        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 8    effect the provisions of this Section.
 9        Section  2-130. Bids and advertisements.   Advertisements
10    for bids shall  be  published  at  least  twice  in  a  daily
11    newspaper   of   general   circulation   published   in   the
12    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
13    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
14    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
15    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
16    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
17    receiving and opening bids and, by  reference  to  plans  and
18    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
19    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
20    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
21    prospective  bidders  of their obligations and to ensure free
22    and open competitive bidding.
23        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
24    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
25    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
26    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
27    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
28    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
29    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
30    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
31    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
32    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
33    before advertising for bids.
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 1        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
 2    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 3    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 4    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
 5    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 6    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
 7    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 8        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
 9    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
10    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
11    the circuit court in the county  in  which  the  metropolitan
12    area  is  located to compel compliance with the provisions of
13    this Article relating to the awarding  of  contracts  by  the
14    Board.
15        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement.  As soon
16    after the end of each fiscal year as may  be  expedient,  the
17    Board  shall  cause to be prepared and printed a complete and
18    detailed report and financial statement of its operations and
19    of its  assets  and  liabilities.   A  reasonably  sufficient
20    number  of  copies  of  such  report  shall  be  printed  for
21    distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a copy
22    thereof  shall  be  filed  with  the  county  clerk  and  the
23    appointing officers.
24        Section 2-140. State financial  support.   The  Authority
25    created  by this Article shall receive financial support from
26    the State in the amounts provided for in  Section  4  of  the
27    Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
28        Section   2-145.   Antitrust   laws.   The  Authority  is
29    expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of Section 1
30    of the Local Government  Antitrust  Exemption  Act,  and  the
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 1    General Assembly intends that the "State action exemption" to
 2    the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust  laws  be fully
 3    available to the Authority to the extent its  activities  are
 4    either  (1)  expressly or by necessary implication authorized
 5    by  this  Article  or  other  Illinois  law  or  (2)   within
 6    traditional areas of local governmental activity.
 7        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption.   All  property  of  the
 8    Authority  shall  be exempt from taxation by the State or any
 9    taxing unit therein.
10        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity. If  any  provision  of
11    this  Article  is held invalid such provision shall be deemed
12    to be excised from this Article and  the  invalidity  thereof
13    shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Article.
14    If  the  application  of any provision of this Article to any
15    person or circumstance is held invalid it  shall  not  affect
16    the   application  of  such  provision  to  such  persons  or
17    circumstances other  than  those  as  to  which  it  is  held
18    invalid.
19                             ARTICLE 5.
20                         ALEDO CIVIC CENTER
21        (70 ILCS 220/1-2)
22        Section 5-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2. This Article shall be
23    known and may be cited as the Aledo Civic Center Law of 1997.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/1-3, in part)
26        Section  5-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3.  When used in this
27    Article:
28        "Authority" means the Aledo Civic Center Authority.
29        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
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 1    the Aledo Community Center Authority.
 2        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 3    of  Illinois  lying within the corporate boundaries of Mercer
 4    Township in the County of Mercer.
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-1448.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/1-4, in part)
 7        Section 5-10. Authority created; principal  office.  Sec.
 8    1-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
 9    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
10    the  Aledo  Community  Center  Authority  in the metropolitan
11    area.
12        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
13    City of Aledo.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/1-14, in part)
16        Section 5-15. Board created. Sec. 1-14. The governing and
17    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
18    consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the Aledo Civic
19    Center  Authority  Board.   The members of the board shall be
20    individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
21        (70 ILCS 220/1-15, in part)
22        Section 5-20. Board members appointed. Sec. 1-15.  Within
23    60  days  after  September  3,  1985  (the  effective date of
24    Article  1  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
25    effective: the Mayor of the City of Aledo with the advice and
26    consent of the Aledo City Council shall appoint 3 members  of
27    the  Board for initial terms expiring June 1, 1986; 3 members
28    for initial terms expiring June 1, 1987; and  3  members  for
29    initial  terms  expiring June 1, 1988.  The successors of the
30    initial members shall be appointed in like manner for 3  year
31    terms  from  the  date  of  appointment, except in case of an
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 1    appointment to fill a vacancy.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/1-16, in part)
 4        Section 5-25. Removal of Board members.  Sec.  1-16.  The
 5    appointing  officer, with the advice and consent of the Aledo
 6    City Council, may remove any member of the Board appointed by
 7    him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance
 8    in office, after service on him, by registered United  States
 9    mail,  return  requested,  of  a  copy of the written charges
10    against him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
11    or by counsel in his own defense upon not less than 10  days'
12    notice.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/1-25, in part)
15        Section 5-30. Bidders; civil action to compel compliance.
16    Any  bidder  who  has  submitted a bid in compliance with the
17    requirements for bidding under this Article may bring a civil
18    action in the circuit court of Mercer  county  in  which  the
19    metropolitan  area  is  located to compel compliance with the
20    provisions of this Article Act relating to  the  awarding  of
21    contracts by the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        Section    5-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
24    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
25    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
26        Section 2-3. Purpose.
27        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
28        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
29        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
30    buildings; lease of space.
31        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
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 1    domain.
 2        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 3        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 4    State, or local agency.
 5        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 6        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 7        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 8    performance.
 9        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
10        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
11        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
12    of interest.
13        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
14        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
15        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
16        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
17        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
18        Section 2-105. Funds.
19        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
20        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
21        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
22        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
23    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
24        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
25        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
26        Section 2-140. State financial support.
27        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
28        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
29                             ARTICLE 10.
30                         AURORA CIVIC CENTER
31        (70 ILCS 225/1)
32        Section 10-1. Short title. Sec. 1. This Article Act shall
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 1    be  known  and may be cited as the Aurora Civic Center Law of
 2    1997 Act.
 3    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
 4        (70 ILCS 225/2, in part)
 5        Section 10-5. Definitions. Sec.  2.  When  used  in  this
 6    Article Act:
 7        "Authority"   means   Aurora   Metropolitan   Exposition,
 8    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 9        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
10    the Aurora Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office
11    Building Authority.
12        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
13    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
14    of  Aurora  and the Waubonsee Community College District #516
15    except for those portions lying within counties which have  a
16    civic  center  authority  within the corporate limits of such
17    counties.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 225/3, in part)
20        Section 10-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
21    3.  There  is  hereby  created  a political subdivision, body
22    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
23    Aurora   Metropolitan   Exposition,   Auditorium  and  Office
24    Building Authority in the metropolitan  area.  The  principal
25    office of the Authority shall be in the City of Aurora.
26    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
27        (70 ILCS 225/5)
28        Section  10-15. Rights and powers. Sec. 5.  The Authority
29    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
30        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
31    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
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 1    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
 2    expositions  grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic
 3    auditoriums, and office, educational and municipal buildings,
 4    including sites and parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor
 5    located within the metropolitan area.
 6        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 7    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 8        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 9    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
10    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
11    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
12    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
13    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
14    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
15        (d)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
16    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
17    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
18    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
19    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
20        (e)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
21    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
22    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
23    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
24    and events sponsored or held by the  Authority.  The  charges
25    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
26    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
27    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 225/10)
30        Section 10-16. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
31    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond  Acts.
32    Sec.  10. The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow
33    money for the purpose of  carrying  out  and  performing  its
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 1    duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act.
 2        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 3    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 4    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 5    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 6    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 7    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 8    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 9    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
10    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
11    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
12    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
13    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
14    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
15    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
16    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
17    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
18    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
19    amended at the time of the making of  the  contract,  payable
20    semi-annually,   may   be   in  such  form,  may  carry  such
21    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
22    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
23    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
24    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
25    executed in such  manner  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
26    covenants,  all as may be provided in said ordinance. In case
27    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
28    attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature  shall
29    nevertheless  be  valid  and  effective for all purposes. The
30    holder  or  holders  of  any  bonds,  or   interest   coupons
31    appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring
32    mandamus,   injunction,   or   other  civil  actions  or  and
33    proceedings to compel the performance and observance  by  the
34    Authority  or any of its officers, agents or employees of any
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 1    contract or covenant made by the Authority with  the  holders
 2    of  such  bonds  or  interest  coupons,  and  to  compel  the
 3    Authority  and  any  of  its officers, agents or employees to
 4    perform any duties required to be performed for  the  benefit
 5    of  the  holders of any such bonds or interest coupons by the
 6    provisions of the ordinance authorizing their  issuance,  and
 7    to  enjoin  the  Authority and any of its officers, agents or
 8    employees from taking any action in conflict  with  any  such
 9    contract or covenant.
10        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
11    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
12    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
13    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
14    Illinois.
15        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
16    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
17    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
18    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
19    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
20    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
21    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
22    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
23    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
24    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
25    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
26    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
27    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
28    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
29    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
30        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
31    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
32    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
33    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
34    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
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 1    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 2    revenues of the Authority to pay:
 3        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
 4    operating the said facilities; and
 5        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 6    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 7    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
 8    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 9    secure payment thereof.
10        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
11    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
12    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
13    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
14    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
15    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
16    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
17    rentals, and   other  revenue,  if  any,  the  Authority  may
18    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
19    that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the Authority
20    shall be created thereby.
21        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
22    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
23    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
24    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
25    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
26    instituted.
27        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
28    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
29    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
30    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
31    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
32    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
33    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
34    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
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 1    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
 2    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 3    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
 4    right  to  reject  all  bids  and readvertise for bids in the
 5    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
 6    no bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less  than
 7    par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days after
 8    the  bids  are  required  to  be  filed   pursuant   to   any
 9    advertisement.
10        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
11    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
12    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
13    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
14    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
15    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
16    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
17    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
18    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
19    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
20    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
21    (iii)  that instruments issued under this Section  within the
22    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
23    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
24    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
25    Acts.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
27        (70 ILCS 225/13)
28        Section 10-17.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec.  13.
29    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
30    2-52   10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until  the
31    proposition to issue the  same  has  been  submitted  to  and
32    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
33    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
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 1    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
 2    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
 3    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
 4    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
 5    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
 6    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
 7    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
 8    -------------------------------------------------------------
 9        Shall bonds of the "Aurora              YES
10    Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
11    and Office Building Authority" to      ----------------------
12    the amount of.... Dollars ($    ) be
13    issued for the purpose of....?            NO
14    -------------------------------------------------------------
15    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
16        (70 ILCS 225/14)
17        Section 10-18.  Tax. Sec. 14. If a majority of the voters
18    of  said  metropolitan  area approve the issuance of bonds as
19    provided in Section 10-17 13 of this Act, the Authority shall
20    have power to levy and collect annually a sum  sufficient  to
21    pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest charges on such
22    bonds.
23        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
24    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
25    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
26    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
27    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
28    the   metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
29    ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk no later  than
30    the  3rd  Tuesday  in  September  in each year. Thereupon the
31    county clerk shall extend such tax;  provided  the  aggregate
32    amount  of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed the
33    rate of .0005% of the full fair cash value, as  equalized  or
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 1    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
 2    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
 3        (70 ILCS 225/15, in part)
 4        Section  10-20. Board created. Sec. 15. The governing and
 5    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
 6    consisting of 9 members and shall  be  known  as  the  Aurora
 7    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
 8    The  members  of  the board shall be individuals of generally
 9    recognized ability and integrity.
10    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
11        (70 ILCS 225/16, in part)
12        Section 10-25. Board members appointed. Sec.  16.  Within
13    60  days after July 1, 1974 (the effective date of Public Act
14    78-927), this Act becomes effective the Mayor of Aurora, with
15    the advice and consent of  the  Aurora  city  council,  shall
16    appoint 9 members of the board, 3 members to be appointed for
17    terms  of  1  year,  3 members to be appointed for terms of 2
18    years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms  of  3  years,
19    such  terms  commencing on the date each is appointed. At the
20    expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall  be
21    appointed  by  the  Mayor  of  Aurora  in  like  manner.  All
22    successors  shall  hold office for a term of 3 years from the
23    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
24    a vacancy.
25    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
26        (70 ILCS 225/19, in part)
27        Section 10-30. Quorum; votes necessary for  action.  Sec.
28    19.  Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
29    the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be
30    by ordinance or resolution and the  affirmative  vote  of  at
31    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
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 1    ordinance or resolution.
 2    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
 3        (70 ILCS 225/25, in part)
 4        Section 10-35. Lease of real estate; competitive  bidding
 5    not  required.  Sec.  25. Competitive bidding is not required
 6    for the lease of real estate or buildings owned or controlled
 7    by the Authority on July 13,  1982  (the  effective  date  of
 8    Public  this  Amendatory Act 82-786).  The Board is empowered
 9    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
10        Section   10-40.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
11    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
12    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
13        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
14        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
15        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
16    lease of space.
17        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
18        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
19        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
20    State, or local agency.
21        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
22        Section 2-45. Insurance.
23        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
24        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
25        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
26    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
27    interest.
28        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
29        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
30        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
31        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
32        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
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 1        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
 2    bank or savings and loan association.
 3        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
 4    Investment Act.
 5        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 6        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 7        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 8    and penalties.
 9        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
10    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
11        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
12        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
13        Section 2-140. State financial support.
14        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
15        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
16        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
17                             ARTICLE 15.
18                         BENTON CIVIC CENTER
19        (70 ILCS 230/1-2)
20        Section  15-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-2. This Article shall
21    be known and may be cited as the Benton Civic Center  Law  of
22    1997.
23    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
24        (70 ILCS 230/1-3, in part)
25        Section  15-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3. When used in this
26    Article:
27        "Authority" means the Benton Civic Center Authority.
28        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
29    the Benton Civic Center Authority.
30        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
31    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
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 1    of Benton in the County of Franklin.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 3        (70 ILCS 230/1-4, in part)
 4        Section  15-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 5    1-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
 6    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
 7    the Benton Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
 8        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 9    City of Benton.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
11        (70 ILCS 230/1-14, in part)
12        Section  15-15.  Board  created. Sec. 1-14. The governing
13    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
14    consisting  of  9  members  and  shall be known as the Benton
15    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the Board shall
16    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
18        (70 ILCS 230/1-15, in part)
19        Section 15-20. Board members appointed. Sec. 1-15. Within
20    60 days after January 1, 1989 (the effective date of  Article
21    I  of Public Act 85-1314) this Article becomes effective, the
22    Mayor of the City of Benton, with the advice and  consent  of
23    the Benton City Council, shall appoint 3 members of the Board
24    for  initial  terms  expiring  June  1,  1990;  3 members for
25    initial terms expiring  June  1,  1991;  and  3  members  for
26    initial  terms  expiring June 1, 1992.  The successors of the
27    initial members shall be appointed in like manner for 3  year
28    terms  from  the  date  of  appointment, except in case of an
29    appointment to fill a vacancy.
30    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 230/1-16, in part)
 2        Section 15-25. Removal of Board members. Sec.  1-16.  The
 3    Mayor  of  the City of Benton, with the advice and consent of
 4    the Benton City Council, may remove any member of  the  Board
 5    appointed  by him or her, in case of incompetency, neglect of
 6    duty or malfeasance in office, after service on  the  member,
 7    by  registered  United States mail, return receipt requested,
 8    of a copy of the written charges against him or  her  and  an
 9    opportunity  to  be publicly heard in person or by counsel in
10    his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days notice.
11    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
12        (70 ILCS 230/1-25, in part)
13        Section  15-30.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
14    compliance.  Sec. 1-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
15    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
16    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the Circuit Court of
17    Franklin County in which the metropolitan area is located  to
18    compel   compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this  Article
19    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
20    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
21        (70 ILCS 230/1-26)
22        Section 15-35. Report and financial statement. Sec. 1-26.
23    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
24    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
25    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
26    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
27    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
28    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
29    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the County Clerk and the
30    Mayor of the City of Benton.
31    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
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 1        Section   15-40.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 2    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
 3    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 4        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 5        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 6        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 7        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 8    buildings; lease of space.
 9        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
10    domain.
11        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
12        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
13        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
14    State, or local agency.
15        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
16        Section 2-45. Insurance.
17        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
18    performance.
19        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
20        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
21        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
22    of interest.
23        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
24        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
25        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
26        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
27        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
28        Section 2-105. Funds.
29        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
30        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
31        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
32        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
33    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
34        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
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 1        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 2        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 3        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 4                             ARTICLE 20.
 5                      BLOOMINGTON CIVIC CENTER
 6        (70 ILCS 235/2)
 7        Section 20-1. Short title. Sec. 2. This Article Act shall
 8    be  known  and  may  be cited as the Bloomington Civic Center
 9    Authority Law of 1997 Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
11        (70 ILCS 235/3, in part)
12        Section 20-5. Definitions. Sec.  3.  When  used  in  this
13    Article Act:
14        "Authority" means the Bloomington Civic Center Authority.
15        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
16    the Bloomington Civic Center Authority.
17        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
18    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
19    of Bloomington.
20    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
21        (70 ILCS 235/4, in part)
22        Section 20-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
23    4.  There  is hereby created a unit of local government known
24    as the Bloomington Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan
25    area.
26        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
27    City of Bloomington.
28    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
29        (70 ILCS 235/5)
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 1        Section  20-14.   Sec. 5. Powers and Duties.  It shall be
 2    the duty of the Authority to promote,  operate  and  maintain
 3    expositions,  conventions,  theatrical,  sports  and cultural
 4    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
 5    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
 6    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
 7    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
 8    auditoriums  and  exposition   and   office   buildings   and
 9    associated facilities for such purposes.
10        The  provision  of office, hotel and restaurant space for
11    lease and  rental  and  the  lease  of  air  space  over  and
12    appurtenant  to  such  structures shall be deemed an integral
13    function of the Authority.
14        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
15    to perform such duties.
16    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
17        (70 ILCS 235/6)
18        Section  20-15.  Rights and powers. Sec. 6. The Authority
19    shall have the following rights and powers:
20        (a)  To purchase, own, construct, lease as lessee  or  in
21    any  other way acquire, improve, extend, repair, reconstruct,
22    regulate, operate, equip and maintain  fair  and  expositions
23    grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic auditoriums,
24    office  and  municipal  buildings, and associated facilities,
25    including but not limited to hotel and restaurant facilities;
26    and sites and parking areas and facilities  therefor  located
27    within the metropolitan area;
28        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
29    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
30    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
31    and scientific exhibits, shows and events and to  use,  lease
32    as  lessor,  or  allow  the  use  of  such  grounds, centers,
33    auditoriums and associated  facilities  for  the  holding  of
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 1    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 2    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
 3        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 4    sites  for  such  grounds,  centers,  auditoriums, associated
 5    facilities, and parking areas and facilities  in  the  manner
 6    provided  for  the  exercise  of  the right of eminent domain
 7    under Article VII of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
 8        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 9    nondiscriminatory  charges  for the use of such parking areas
10    and facilities, grounds, centers, auditoriums and  associated
11    facilities  and  admission  charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
12    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
13    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
14    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
15    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
16        (e)  To enter into contracts treating any manner with the
17    objects and purposes of this Article Act.
18    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
19        (70 ILCS 235/9)
20        Section 20-20. Federal money. Sec. 9. The Authority shall
21    have the power to apply  for  and  accept  grants,  loans  or
22    appropriations  from  the federal government or any agency or
23    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
24    the Authority and  to  enter  into  any  agreement  with  the
25    federal  government  in  relation  to  such  grants, loans or
26    appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
28        (70 ILCS 235/11)
29        Section 20-25. Borrowing; revenue  bonds.  Sec.  11.  The
30    Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for
31    the  purpose  of  carrying  out and performing its duties and
32    exercising its rights and powers under this Article Act.
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 1        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 2    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
 3    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 4    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 5    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 6    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 7    of   its  interest  bearing  revenue  bonds  or  its  general
 8    obligation  bonds  at  maturity  or  pursuant  to  redemption
 9    provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of
10    the holders thereof.  All such interest bearing revenue bonds
11    of the Authority shall be payable solely  from  such  of  the
12    revenues  or  income  to be derived from the fairs, exhibits,
13    shows and events and other authorized activities operated  by
14    it,  the  charges  made for the use of its facilities and the
15    funds, if any, received and to be received by  the  Authority
16    from  any  other  source  as  are  pledged  by  the ordinance
17    authorizing the bonds.  Such bonds  may  bear  such  date  or
18    dates,  may  mature at such time or times not exceeding forty
19    years from their respective dates, may bear interest at  such
20    rate  or  rates, not exceeding the greater of (i) the maximum
21    rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended  at
22    the  time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum
23    payable semi-annually, may be in such form,  may  carry  such
24    registration  privileges,  may  be  payable  at such place or
25    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
26    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
27    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
28    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
29    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
30    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
31    office,  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid   and
32    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
33    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
34    Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity  to
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 1    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
 2    of  its  officers,  agents  or  employees  of any contract or
 3    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
 4    or interest coupons, and to compel the Authority and  any  of
 5    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
 6    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
 7    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
 8    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
 9    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
10    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
11    covenant.
12        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
13    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
14    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
15    instruments under the law of the State of Illinois.
16        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
17    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
18    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
19    the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond
20    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
21    the contract, or (ii) the rate of 8%  per  annum,  the  bonds
22    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
23    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
24    rate  of  less  than  the  greater  of  (i)  the maximum rate
25    authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended  at  the
26    time  of  the  making  of  the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum
27    shall be such that the interest cost to the Authority of  the
28    money  received  from  the sale of the bonds shall not exceed
29    the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond
30    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
31    the contract,  or  (ii)  8%  annually  computed  to  absolute
32    maturity  of  said bonds according to standard tables of bond
33    values.
34        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
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 1    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 2    the  Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents and
 3    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
 4    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
 5    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 6    revenues of the Authority so pledged to pay:
 7        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 8    operating the said facilities; and
 9        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
10    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
11    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
12    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
13    secure payment thereof.
14        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
15    the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertaking of
16    the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and the
17    issuance  of  any  additional bonds payable from such revenue
18    income to be derived from  the  fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and
19    events and from charges made for the use of its facilities or
20    for  admissions to its events, or from other revenue, if any,
21    the Authority may execute and deliver a  trust  agreement  or
22    agreements;  provided that no lien upon any physical property
23    of the Authority shall be created thereby.
24        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
25    such  trust agreement by the Authority may be had by mandamus
26    proceedings in the circuit court to  compel  performance  and
27    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
28    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
29        Before any such revenue bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
30    are sold the entire authorized issue, or  any  part  thereof,
31    shall  be  offered  for  sale as a unit after advertising for
32    bids at least  3  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
33    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
34    publication to be at least 10 days before bids  are  required
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 1    to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be published
 2    in any newspaper  or  financial  publication  in  the  United
 3    States.   All  bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and opened as
 4    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
 5    highest  and  best bidder or bidders therefor.  The Authority
 6    shall have the right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for
 7    bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement.
 8    However,  if  no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at
 9    not less than par value, without further advertising,  within
10    60  days  after the bids are required to be filed pursuant to
11    any advertisement.
12        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
13    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
14    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
15    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
16    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
17    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
18    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
19    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
20    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
21    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
22    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
23    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
24    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
25    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
26    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
27    Acts.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
29        (70 ILCS 235/12)
30        Section  20-27.  Bonds;  nature of indebtedness. Sec. 12.
31    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
32    Authority  under Section 20-25 11 of this Act be or become an
33    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
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 1    other political subdivision of  or  municipality  within  the
 2    State,  nor  shall any such bond be or become an indebtedness
 3    of the Authority within the  purview  of  any  constitutional
 4    limitation  or  provision,  and it shall be plainly stated on
 5    the face of each such bond that it does not  constitute  such
 6    an  indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from the
 7    revenues or income as aforesaid.
 8    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 9        (70 ILCS 235/14)
10        Section  20-30.  Sec.  14.   General  obligation   bonds;
11    conditions. The Authority may borrow money for the purpose of
12    carrying  out its duties and exercising its powers under this
13    Article Act,  and  issue  its  general  obligation  bonds  as
14    evidence  of the indebtedness incurred.  In addition to other
15    purposes, such  bonds  may  be  issued  for  the  purpose  of
16    refunding  outstanding general obligation or revenue bonds of
17    the Authority.  Such general obligation bonds shall be in the
18    form, shall mature at the time (no later than 40  years  from
19    the  date of issuance), shall bear interest at the rates (not
20    to exceed the greater of (i) the maximum rate  authorized  by
21    the  Bond  Authorization  Act,  as amended at the time of the
22    making of the contract, or  (ii)  8%  per  annum),  shall  be
23    executed  by  the  officers,  and shall be sold in the manner
24    that the Board shall determine; except that if issued to bear
25    interest at the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized by
26    the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at  the  time  of  the
27    making of the contract, or (ii) the rate of 8% per annum, the
28    bonds  shall  be  sold  for  not  less  than  par and accrued
29    interest, and  that  the  selling  prices  of  bonds  bearing
30    interest  at  a  rate  of  less  than  the greater of (i) the
31    maximum rate authorized by the  Bond  Authorization  Act,  as
32    amended at the time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8%
33    per  annum  shall  be  such  that  the  interest  cost to the
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 1    Authority of the money received from the sale  of  the  bonds
 2    shall  not  exceed  the  greater  of  (i)  the  maximum  rate
 3    authorized  by  the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the
 4    time of the making of  the  contract,  or  (ii)  8%  annually
 5    computed to absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with
 6    standard  tables  of  bond  values. In case any officer whose
 7    signature appears on any  bond  ceases,  after  affixing  his
 8    signature,  to  hold office, his signature shall nevertheless
 9    be valid and effective for all purposes.
10        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
11    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
12    effective date of this amendatory Act  of  1989,  it  is  and
13    always  has  been  the  intention of the General Assembly (i)
14    that  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts  are  and  always  have   been
15    supplementary   grants  of  power  to  issue  instruments  in
16    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
17    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
18    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
19    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
20    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
21    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
22    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
23    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
24    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
25    Acts.
26    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
27        (70 ILCS 235/15)
28        Section  20-35.  G.O.  bonds;  election. Sec. 15. General
29    obligation bonds of the Authority, shall not be issued  until
30    the  proposition  to issue the same has been submitted to and
31    approved by a majority of the voters of the metropolitan area
32    voting upon the proposition at an election in accordance with
33    the general election law.  Any such proposition shall  be  in
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 1    substantially the following form:
 2    -------------------------------------------------------------
 3        Shall bonds of the "Bloomington
 4    Civic Center Authority"                      YES
 5    in the amount of ...............     ------------------------
 6    Dollars ($..........) be issued              NO
 7    for the purpose of ...............?
 8    -------------------------------------------------------------
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
10        (70 ILCS 235/16)
11        Section  20-40.  G.O. bonds; canvass of election returns.
12    Sec. 16.  Any referendum required under  Sections  20-30  and
13    20-35 14 or 15 of this Act shall be certified by the Board to
14    the   proper   election  officials,  who  shall  conduct  the
15    referendum in accordance with the general election law.   The
16    returns  shall  be  filed with the secretary of the Board and
17    shall be canvassed and the results ascertained by  the  Board
18    and entered upon the records of the Authority.
19    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
20        (70 ILCS 235/17)
21        Section  20-45. Tax. Sec. 17. If a majority of the voters
22    of the said metropolitan area approve the issuance  of  bonds
23    as  provided  in  Sections 20-30 14 and 20-35 15 of this Act,
24    the Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a
25    sum sufficient to pay for the annual principal  and  interest
26    charges on such bonds.
27        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
28    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
29    levied by ordinance.  After the ordinance has been adopted it
30    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
31    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
32    the  metropolitan  area.   A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
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 1    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
 2    the 3rd Tuesday in September in  each  year.   Thereupon  the
 3    county clerk shall extend such tax.
 4    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 5        (70 ILCS 235/18, in part)
 6        Section  20-50. Board created. Sec. 18. The governing and
 7    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
 8    consisting of 5 members and shall be known as the Bloomington
 9    Civic Center Authority Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
11        (70 ILCS 235/19, in part)
12        Section 20-55. Board members appointed. Sec.  19.  Within
13    60  days  after  September  15,  1978  (the effective date of
14    Public Act 80-1440), this Act becomes effective the Mayor  of
15    Bloomington  with  the  advice and consent of the Bloomington
16    city council shall appoint 5 members of the Board, one member
17    to be appointed for a term of  one  year,  2  members  to  be
18    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 2 members to be appointed
19    for  terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each
20    is appointed.  At the expiration of the term of  any  member,
21    his  successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of Bloomington
22    in like manner.  All successors shall hold office for a  term
23    of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an
24    appointment to fill a vacancy.
25    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
26        (70 ILCS 235/21)
27        Section  20-58.  Organization  of the Board. Sec. 21.  As
28    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
29    initial  members the Board shall organize for the transaction
30    of  business,  select  a  chairman,  vice-chairman,   and   a
31    temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt by-laws
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 1    and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial
 2    chairman  and  his  successors  shall be elected by the Board
 3    from time to time for the term of his office as a  member  of
 4    the Board.
 5    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 6        (70 ILCS 235/22, in part)
 7        Section  20-60.  Quorum;  action by 3 Board members. Sec.
 8    22. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum  for
 9    the  transaction  of business.  All action of the Board shall
10    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
11    least  3  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
12    ordinance or resolution.
13    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
14        (70 ILCS 235/24)
15        Section  20-62.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
16    Investment   Act.  Sec.  24.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
17    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
18    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
19    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
20    and loan association, signed by the chairman,  vice-chairman,
21    secretary  or  treasurer and countersigned by one of the same
22    officers, but no one officer shall both sign and  countersign
23    a check or draft.  The Board may designate any of its members
24    or  any  officer  or  employee  of the Authority to affix the
25    signature of the chairman and another to affix the  signature
26    of  the  treasurer  to  any  check  or  draft  for payment of
27    salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation  of
28    not more than $2,500.
29        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
30    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
31    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
32    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
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 1    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
 2    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 4        (70 ILCS 235/30)
 5        Section  20-65.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 30.
 6    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
 7    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 8    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 9    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
10    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
11    for distribution to persons interested, upon request.
12    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
13        Section   20-70.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
14    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
15    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
16        Section 2-3. Purpose.
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
18        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
19        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
20        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
21        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
22    State, or local agency.
23        Section 2-45. Insurance.
24        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
25        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
26    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
27    interest.
28        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
29        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
30        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
31        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
32        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
                            -65-               LRB9000879DJcd
 1    bank or savings and loan association.
 2        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 4        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 5    and penalties.
 6        Section 2-128. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 7    lowest bidder by three-fourths vote.
 8        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 9        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
10    compliance.
11        Section 2-140. State financial support.
12        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
13        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
14                             ARTICLE 25.
15                            BOONE COUNTY
16                     COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX
17        (70 ILCS 260/1-1)
18        Section 25-1. Sec. 1-1.  Short title.  This  Article  may
19    be cited as the Community Building Complex Committee of Boone
20    County Law of 1997.
21    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
22        (70 ILCS 260/1-5)
23        Section  25-5.  Sec.  1-5.  Purpose.  The purpose of this
24    Article is to allow the Citizens of Boone County to maintain,
25    operate and enhance the existing community  building  complex
26    and property geographically situated in Belvidere, Illinois.
27    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
28        (70 ILCS 260/1-10, in part)
29        Section 25-10. Sec. 1-10. Definitions.  In this Article:
30        "Committee"   means   the   Community   Building  Complex
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 1    Committee of Boone County.
 2        "Committee" means the governing and  administrative  body
 3    of the Community Building Complex Committee of Boone County.
 4        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 5    of  Illinois  lying  within the corporate boundaries of Boone
 6    County.
 7        "Community  organization"  means   a   not   for   profit
 8    organization  that has been registered with this State for at
 9    least 5 years as a not for profit organization, qualifies for
10    tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the
11    Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has  been  established  in
12    Boone  County  for at least 5 years; such as the YMCA and the
13    Boone County Arts Council.
14    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
15        (70 ILCS 260/1-15, in part)
16        Section 25-15. Sec. 1-15. Creation of Committee.
17        (a)  The Community Building Complex  Committee  of  Boone
18    County  is  created as a political subdivision, body politic,
19    and municipal corporation.
20        (b)  The principal office of the Committee  shall  be  in
21    Boone County.
22    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
23        (70 ILCS 260/1-20)
24        Section  25-20.  Sec. 1-20.  Duties.  The Committee shall
25    promote, operate, and maintain civic meetings and theatrical,
26    sports, and cultural activities from  time  to  time  in  the
27    Boone  County  area.   In  connection  with  its  duties, the
28    Committee shall arrange, finance,  and  maintain  industrial,
29    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,  trade,  and
30    scientific exhibits and shall construct, equip, and  maintain
31    auditorium,  exposition,  recreational,  and office buildings
32    for those purposes.  Providing office  space  for  lease  and
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 1    rental  and  leasing  air space over and appurtenant to those
 2    structures are integral functions  of  the  Committee.    The
 3    Committee  is  granted  all  rights  and  powers necessary to
 4    perform its duties.
 5    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 6        (70 ILCS 260/1-25)
 7        Section 25-25. Sec. 1-25.  Powers.  The Committee has the
 8    following powers:
 9        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
10    lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
11    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip,  and  maintain  the
12    Community Building Complex including  sites,  parking  areas,
13    and  commercial  facilities  for  those  structures,  located
14    within Boone County.
15        (b)  To  plan  for  grounds, centers, and auditoriums; to
16    plan, sponsor, hold, arrange, and finance fairs,  industrial,
17    cultural, educational, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows,
18    and  events;  and  to  use or allow the use of those grounds,
19    centers, and auditoriums for the holding of fairs,  exhibits,
20    shows, and events, whether conducted by the Committee or some
21    other person or governmental agency.
22        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable,   and
23    nondiscriminatory  (i)  charges  and rents for the use of its
24    parking areas and facilities,  grounds,  centers,  buildings,
25    and  auditoriums  and (ii) admission charges to fairs, shows,
26    exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the Committee.  The
27    charges  collected  may  be  made  available  to  defray  the
28    reasonable expenses of the Committee and to pay the principal
29    of and interest on any bonds issued by the Committee.
30        (d)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
31    the objects and purposes of this Article.
32    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 260/1-35)
 2        Section  25-27. Sec. 1-35.  Acquisition of property.  The
 3    Committee  has  the  power  (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by
 4    purchase, lease, gift, or otherwise any  property  or  rights
 5    from   any   person   or   persons,  or  from  any  municipal
 6    corporation, or body politic, (ii) to apply  for  and  accept
 7    grants,  matching grants, or loans from the State of Illinois
 8    or any agency or instrumentality of the State to be used  for
 9    any   of  the  purposes  of  the Committee other than capital
10    development, and (iii) to enter into any agreement  with  the
11    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  those grants, matching
12    grants, or loans.
13    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
14        (70 ILCS 260/1-65)
15        Section 25-30. Sec. 1-65. Food and beverage tax.
16        (a)  For the sole purpose  of  obtaining  funds  for  the
17    support,   construction,   maintenance,  or  financing  of  a
18    facility of the Committee, the city council of  the  City  of
19    Belvidere,  within  the  city,  and the county board of Boone
20    County, within those areas of the county outside the City  of
21    Belvidere,  may  jointly  impose  a tax on the retail sale of
22    food and beverages that  have  been  prepared  for  immediate
23    consumption.   The tax shall not exceed the rate of 1% of the
24    selling price of such food  and  beverages.   A  tax  imposed
25    under  this  Section  shall be in addition to any other taxes
26    imposed on food and beverages.
27        (b)  The purchaser of food and beverages shall be  liable
28    for  the  payment  of  a tax imposed under this Section.  The
29    city council of the City of Belvidere and the county board of
30    Boone County may, however, jointly require  that  any  person
31    engaged  in  the  business  of  making  retail sales that are
32    subject to the tax must collect the  tax  and  pay  over  the
33    proceeds  of  the tax as prescribed by ordinances of the city
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 1    council and county board.
 2        (c)  For the  purposes  of  this  Section,  the  support,
 3    construction,  maintenance, or financing of a facility of the
 4    Committee may include the establishment of reserve funds  and
 5    the expenditure of funds under an intergovernmental agreement
 6    for those purposes.
 7        (d)  The  authority  to  impose  a tax under this Section
 8    terminates 10 years after the effective date of the ordinance
 9    authorizing the tax unless (i) a continuation of the  tax  is
10    approved   by  the  voters  of  Boone  County  by  referendum
11    conducted in accordance with the general election law or (ii)
12    there are outstanding bonds of the Committee.
13    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
14        (70 ILCS 260/1-70, in part)
15        Section 25-35. Sec. 1-70. Creation of the Committee.  The
16    governing and administrative  body  of  the  Committee  shall
17    consist  of  11  members  and shall be known as the Community
18    Building Complex Committee.  The  members  of  the  Committee
19    shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized ability and
20    integrity.
21    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
22        (70 ILCS 260/1-75, in part)
23        Section 25-40.  Sec.  1-75.  Members  of  the  Committee.
24    Within 60 days after September 3, 1991 (the effective date of
25    Article   1  of  Public  Act  87-230)  this  Article  becomes
26    effective,  the  appointing  authorities  shall  appoint  the
27    initial members of the Committee as follows:
28             (1)  The chairman  of  the  county  board  of  Boone
29        County,  with the advice and consent of the county board,
30        shall appoint 2 members, one  of  whom  shall  not  be  a
31        member of the county board.
32             (2)  The  mayor  of  the City of Belvidere, with the
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 1        advice and consent of the city council, shall  appoint  2
 2        members,  one  of  whom shall not be a member of the city
 3        council.
 4             (3)  The supervisor of Belvidere Township, with  the
 5        advice  and  consent  of  the township board of trustees,
 6        shall appoint one member.
 7             (4)  The boards of trustees of all townships  within
 8        Boone    County,   except   Belvidere   Township,   shall
 9        collectively appoint one member.
10             (5)  The president of the Belvidere Park Board, with
11        the advice and consent of the park board,  shall  appoint
12        one member.
13             (6)  The  chairman  of  the  county  board  of Boone
14        County, with the advice and consent of the county  board,
15        shall  appoint  2  members  from nominations submitted by
16        community organizations.
17             (7)  The school board of  Belvidere  Community  Unit
18        School District Number 100 shall appoint one member.
19             (8)  The  school board of North Boone Community Unit
20        School District Number 200 shall appoint one member.
21        The initial members of  the  Committee  shall  serve  for
22    terms determined by lot at the first meeting of the Committee
23    as  follows:  4 members for a term of one year; 4 members for
24    a term of 2 years; and 3 members for a term of 3  years.  The
25    successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in like
26    manner for 3 year terms from the date of appointment,  except
27    in  case of an appointment to fill a vacancy for an unexpired
28    term.
29    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
30        (70 ILCS 260/1-80, in part)
31        Section 25-45.  Removal  of  Board  members.  Sec.  1-80.
32    Vacancy  in  office.  The appointing authority may remove any
33    member of the Committee in case of incompetency,  neglect  of
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 1    duty,  or malfeasance in office, after service on the member,
 2    by registered United States mail, return  receipt  requested,
 3    of a copy of the written charges against the member and after
 4    an  opportunity  to be publicly heard in person or by counsel
 5    in his or her own defense upon being notified not  less  than
 6    10 days before the hearing.
 7    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 8        (70 ILCS 260/1-90, in part)
 9        Section   25-50.  Quorum;  action  by  6  Board  members;
10    approval by chairman. Sec. 1-90.  Meetings;  ordinances.  Six
11    members  of  the  Committee shall constitute a quorum for the
12    transaction of business.  All actions of the Committee  shall
13    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
14    least  6  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
15    ordinance  or  resolution.    Before   taking   effect,   all
16    ordinances  and resolutions shall be approved by the chairman
17    of the Committee by signing the ordinance or resolution.   If
18    the  chairman does not approve of an ordinance or resolution,
19    he shall return it to the Committee with  written  objections
20    at  the  next  regular  meeting  of  the  Committee after the
21    passage of the ordinance  or  resolution.   If  the  chairman
22    fails  to  return  the  ordinance  or resolution with written
23    objections at that meeting, the ordinance or resolution takes
24    effect as if the chairman had approved it. Upon the return of
25    a resolution  or  ordinance  by  the  chairman  with  written
26    objections, the Committee shall reconsider its vote.  If upon
27    reconsideration  the  resolution  or ordinance passes with at
28    least 7 votes, it shall take effect notwithstanding the  veto
29    of the chairman.
30    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
31        (70 ILCS 260/1-120)
32        Section 25-55. Sec. 1-120. Contracts.
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 1        (a)  All contracts for the sale of property of a value of
 2    more than $5,000 or for a concession in or lease of property,
 3    including  air  rights,  of  the Committee for a term of more
 4    than one year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible
 5    bidder   after   advertising   for  bids.   All  construction
 6    contracts and contracts for supplies,  materials,  equipment,
 7    and  services,  when the expense will exceed $5,000, shall be
 8    let to the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for
 9    bids,  except  (i) when repair parts, accessories, equipment,
10    or services are required for equipment or services previously
11    furnished or contracted for, (ii)  when  the  nature  of  the
12    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
13    the best interest of the public, including without limitation
14    the   services   of   accountants,   architects,   attorneys,
15    engineers, physicians, superintendents of  construction,  and
16    others  possessing  a  high  degree  of skill, and (iii) when
17    services such as water, light,  heat,  power,  telephone,  or
18    telegraph are required.
19        (b)  All  contracts  involving  less than $5,000 shall be
20    let by competitive bidding to the lowest  responsible  bidder
21    whenever  possible  and, in any event, in a manner calculated
22    to  ensure  insure  the  best  interests   of   the   public.
23    Competitive  bidding  is  not  required for the lease of real
24    estate or buildings owned or  controlled  by  the  Committee.
25    The  Committee  is empowered to offer those leases upon terms
26    it deems advisable.
27        (c)  In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the
28    Committee may take into account the past records of  dealings
29    with   the  bidder,  the  bidder's  experience,  adequacy  of
30    equipment, and ability to  complete  performance  within  the
31    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
32    but  in  no  case shall any contracts be awarded to any other
33    than the highest bidder (in  case  of  sale,  concession,  or
34    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
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 1    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
 2    least  7  members  of  the Committee and unless the action is
 3    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
 4    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
 5    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
 6    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Committee and
 7    open to public inspection.
 8        (d)  Members of the Committee, officers and employees  of
 9    the Committee, and their relatives within the third degree of
10    consanguinity  by the terms of the civil law are forbidden to
11    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
12    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
13    materials, supplies, or equipment.
14        (e)  The Committee shall have the  right  to  reject  all
15    bids  and  to  readvertise  for  bids.  If no responsible and
16    satisfactory bid within the terms  of  the  advertisement  is
17    received,  the  Committee  may  award  the  contract  without
18    competitive  bidding if the contract is not less advantageous
19    to the Committee than any valid bid received in  response  to
20    advertisement.
21        (f)  The  Committee  shall adopt rules and regulations to
22    carry into effect the provisions of this Section.
23    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
24        (70 ILCS 260/1-150)
25        Section   25-60.   State   appropriations   for   capital
26    development  prohibited.  Sec.  1-150.    Prohibition.    The
27    Committee is prohibited from receiving or accepting any funds
28    appropriated by the General Assembly to the Committee for the
29    purpose of capital development.
30    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
31        Section   25-65.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
32    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
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 1    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 2        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 3        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 4        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 5        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 6        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 7        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 8        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 9    performance.
10        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
11        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
12        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
13    of interest.
14        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
15        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
16        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
17        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
18        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
19        Section 2-105. Funds.
20        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
21        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
22        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
23        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
24        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
25    compliance.
26        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
27        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
28        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
29                            ARTICLE  30.
30                    BOWDRE TOWNSHIP CIVIC CENTER
31        (70 ILCS 305/3-1)
32        Section  30-1. Short title. Sec. 3-1.  This Article shall
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 1    be known and may be cited  as  the  Bowdre  "Bowdre  Township
 2    Civic Center Law of 1997".
 3    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 4        (70 ILCS 305/3-2, in part)
 5        Section  30-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3-2.  As used in this
 6    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
 7        "Authority"  means  the  Bowdre   Township   Metropolitan
 8    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 9        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
10    the Bowdre Township Metropolitan Exposition,  Auditorium  and
11    Office Building Authority.
12        "Metropolitan  area"  means all that territory which lies
13    within the corporate boundaries of the Township of Bowdre, in
14    the County of Douglas.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
16        (70 ILCS 305/3-3, in part)
17        Section 30-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
18    3-3.  There is hereby created  a  unit  of  local  government
19    known   as   the  Bowdre  Township  Metropolitan  Exposition,
20    Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the  metropolitan
21    area.
22        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
23    Village of Hindsboro.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/3-11)
26        Section 30-12.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 3-11.
27    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
28    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
29    State of Illinois or any unit of local government  or  school
30    district  within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond or
31    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
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 1    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 2    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 3    bond  that  it  does  not  constitute such an indebtedness or
 4    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 6        (70 ILCS 305/3-12)
 7        Section 30-13.  Investment in  bonds.   Sec.  3-12.   The
 8    State  and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns
 9    and other units of local government and  public  bodies,  and
10    public  officers  of  any  thereof, all banks, bankers, trust
11    companies, savings banks and institutions, building and  loan
12    associations,   savings  and  loan  associations,  investment
13    companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business
14    and all executors, administrators,  guardians,  trustees  and
15    other  fiduciaries  may  legally  invest  any  sinking funds,
16    moneys or other funds  belonging  to  them  or  within  their
17    control  in  any  bonds  issued  pursuant to this Article, it
18    being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment
19    in  such  bonds  of  all  sinking,   insurance,   retirement,
20    compensation,  pension  and  trust  funds,  whether  owned or
21    controlled  by  private  or  public  persons   or   officers;
22    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
23    be  construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty of
24    exercising  reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities   for
25    investment.
26    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
27        (70 ILCS 305/3-13, in part)
28        Section  30-15.  Board  created. Sec. 3-13. The governing
29    and administrative body of the Authority shall  be  known  as
30    the  Bowdre  Township Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and
31    Office Building Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/3-14)
 2        Section 30-20. Board members appointed. Sec.  3-14.   The
 3    Village  President  of  Hindsboro  and  the Hindsboro Village
 4    Board  of  Trustees  shall  constitute  the  Bowdre  Township
 5    Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office   Building
 6    Board.   However,  within 30 days after the effective date of
 7    this  amendatory  Act  of  1988,  the  Village  President  of
 8    Hindsboro, with the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Hindsboro
 9    Village  Board  of  Trustees,  shall appoint 2 members of the
10    Bowdre Township Board of  Trustees  to  serve  as  additional
11    members of the Board.  Before entering upon the duties of his
12    office, each member of the Board shall take and subscribe the
13    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
14    the Secretary of State.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-1371.)
16        (70 ILCS 305/3-15)
17        Section 30-25. Board members;  concurrent  offices.  Sec.
18    3-15.  Members  of  the  Board shall hold office during their
19    term of office as the Village President of Hindsboro, on  the
20    Hindsboro Village Board of Trustees or on the Bowdre Township
21    Board  of  Trustees.  If  any  member  appointed to the Board
22    pursuant to this amendatory Act of 1988 ceases to be a member
23    of the Bowdre Township Board of Trustees, a  vacancy  in  his
24    office  on  the  Board  shall be deemed to have occurred, and
25    such vacancy shall be  filled  in  the  same  manner  as  the
26    original appointment.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1371.)
28        (70 ILCS 305/3-25)
29        Section 30-30. Report and financial statement. Sec. 3-25.
30    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
31    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
32    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
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 1    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
 2    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 3    for  distribution  to  persons interested upon request, and a
 4    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 5    Village President of Hindsboro.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        Section   30-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 8    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
 9    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
10        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
11        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
12        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
13        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
14        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
15        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
16        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
17    governmental agency.
18        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
19        Section 2-45. Insurance.
20        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
21    actions to compel performance.
22        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
23    of interest.
24        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
25        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
26        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
27    bank or savings and loan association.
28        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
29    Investment Act.
30        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
31        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
32        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
33    and penalties.
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 1        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 2    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
 3        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 4        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 5        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 6        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 7                             ARTICLE 35.
 8                           BROWNSTOWN PARK
 9                        DISTRICT CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 220/5-2)
11        Section 35-1. Short title. Sec. 5-2. This  Article  shall
12    be  known  and  may  be cited as the Brownstown Park District
13    Civic Center Law of 1997 Act.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/5-3, in part)
16        Section 35-5. Definitions. Sec. 5-3. When  used  in  this
17    Article Act:
18        "Authority"  means  the  Brownstown  Park  District Civic
19    Center Authority.
20        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
21    the Brownstown Park District Civic Center Authority.
22        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
23    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
24    Brownstown Park District in the County of Fayette.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/5-4, in part)
27        Section 35-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
28    5-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
29    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
30    the  Brownstown  Park  District Civic Center Authority in the
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 1    metropolitan area.
 2        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 3    Village of Brownstown.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/5-14, in part)
 6        Section  35-15.  Board  created. Sec. 5-14. The governing
 7    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
 8    consisting  of 9 members and shall be known as the Brownstown
 9    Park District Civic Center Authority Board.  The  members  of
10    the  board  shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized
11    ability and integrity.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/5-15, in part)
14        Section 35-20. Board members appointed. Sec. 5-15. Within
15    60  days  after  September  3,  1985  (the  effective date of
16    Article  5  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
17    effective: the President of the Village  of  Brownstown  with
18    the advice and consent of the Village board of trustees shall
19    appoint  3  members  of  the Board for initial terms expiring
20    June 1, 1986; 3 members for initial terms  expiring  June  1,
21    1987;  and 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1, 1988.
22    The successors of the initial members shall be  appointed  in
23    like  manner  for  3 year terms from the date of appointment,
24    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/5-16, in part)
27        Section 35-25. Removal of Board members. Sec.  5-16.  The
28    appointing  officer,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of the
29    village board of trustees, may remove any member of the Board
30    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect  of  duty,
31    or malfeasance in office, after service on him, by registered
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 1    United  States  mail,  return  requested,  of  a  copy of the
 2    written charges against him and an opportunity to be publicly
 3    heard in person or by counsel in his  own  defense  upon  not
 4    less than 10 days' notice.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/5-25, in part)
 7        Section   35-30.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
 8    compliance. Sec. 5-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
 9    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
10    Article may  bring a civil action in  the  circuit  court  of
11    Fayette  county  in which the metropolitan area is located to
12    compel  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this   Article
13    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        Section   35-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
16    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
17    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
18        Section 2-3. Purpose.
19        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
20        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
21        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
22    buildings; lease of space.
23        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
24    domain.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
27    State, or local agency.
28        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
29        Section 2-45. Insurance.
30        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
31    performance.
32        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
                            -82-               LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 2        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 3    of interest.
 4        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 5        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 6        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 7        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
 8        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 9        Section 2-105. Funds.
10        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
11        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
12        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
13        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
14    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
15        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
16        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
17        Section 2-140. State financial support.
18        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
19        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
20                             ARTICLE 40.
21                       CARBONDALE CIVIC CENTER
22        (70 ILCS 325/2-2)
23        Section 40-1. Short title. Sec. 2-2. This Article may  be
24    cited as the Carbondale Civic Center Law of 1997.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/2-3, in part)
27        Section  40-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 2-3. When used in this
28    Article:
29        "Authority" means the Carbondale Civic Center Authority.
30        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
31    the Carbondale Civic Center Authority.
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 1        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 2    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 3    of Carbondale.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/2-4, in part)
 6        Section  40-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 7    2-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
 8    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
 9    the Carbondale Civic Center  Authority  in  the  metropolitan
10    area.
11        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
12    City of Carbondale.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/2-14, in part)
15        Section 40-15. Board created. Sec.  2-14.  The  governing
16    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
17    consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the  Carbondale
18    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the Board shall
19    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/2-15, in part)
22        Section 40-20. Board members appointed. Sec. 2-15. Within
23    60  days  after  September  11,  1989  (the effective date of
24    Article 2 of Public Act 86-907) this Act  becomes  effective,
25    the  mayor  of Carbondale, with the advice and consent of the
26    city council, shall  appoint  3  members  of  the  Board  for
27    initial  terms  expiring  June 1, 1990; 3 members for initial
28    terms expiring June 1, 1991; and 3 members for initial  terms
29    expiring June 1, 1992.  The successors of the initial members
30    shall  be  appointed in like manner for 3 year terms from the
31    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
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 1    a vacancy.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/2-16, in part)
 4        Section 40-25. Removal of Board members. Sec.  2-16.  The
 5    mayor  of Carbondale, with the advice and consent of the city
 6    council, may remove any member of the Board appointed by him,
 7    in case of incompetency, neglect of duty  or  malfeasance  in
 8    office,  after  service  on  him, by registered United States
 9    mail, return receipt requested, of  a  copy  of  the  written
10    charges  against  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard
11    in person or by counsel in his own defense upon not less than
12    10 days notice.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/2-25, in part)
15        Section  40-30.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
16    compliance.  Sec. 2-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
17    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
18    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the Circuit Court of
19    Jackson County in which the metropolitan area is  located  to
20    compel  compliance  with  the  provisions of this Article Act
21    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        Section   40-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
24    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
25    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
26        Section 2-3. Purpose.
27        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
28        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
29        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
30    buildings; lease of space.
31        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
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 1    domain.
 2        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 3        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 4        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 5    State, or local agency.
 6        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 7        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 8        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 9    performance.
10        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
11        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
12        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
13    of interest.
14        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
15        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
16        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
17        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
18        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
19        Section 2-105. Funds.
20        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
21        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
22        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
23        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
24    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
25        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
26        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
27        Section 2-140. State financial support.
28        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
29        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
30                             ARTICLE 45.
31                 CAVE IN ROCK TOWNSHIP CIVIC CENTER
32        (70 ILCS 240/1001)
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 1        Section  45-1.  Sec. 1001. Short title.  This Article may
 2    be cited as the Cave in Rock Township  Civic  Center  Law  of
 3    1997.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 240/1003, in part)
 6        Section 45-5. Sec. 1003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
 7        "Authority"  means the Cave in Rock Township Civic Center
 8    Authority.
 9        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
10    the Cave in Rock Township Civic Center Authority.
11        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
12    of  Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of Cave in
13    Rock Township in Hardin County.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 240/1004, in part)
16        Section 45-10. Sec. 1004. Creation of Authority.
17        (a)  The Cave in Rock Township Civic Center Authority  is
18    created   as  a  political  subdivision,  body  politic,  and
19    municipal corporation in the metropolitan area.
20        (b)  The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in
21    Cave in Rock Township.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 240/1006)
24        Section  45-12.   Sec.  1006.  Powers.  The Authority has
25    the following powers:
26        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
27    lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
28    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip,   and   maintain
29    exhibition centers, civic auditoriums,  cultural  facilities,
30    and  office  buildings,  including  sites, parking areas, and
31    commercial facilities for those  structures,  located  within
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 1    the metropolitan area.
 2        (b)  To  plan  for  grounds, centers, and auditoriums; to
 3    plan, sponsor, hold, arrange, and finance fairs,  industrial,
 4    cultural, educational, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows,
 5    and  events;  and  to  use or allow the use of those grounds,
 6    centers, and auditoriums for the holding of fairs,  exhibits,
 7    shows, and events, whether conducted by the Authority or some
 8    other person or governmental agency.
 9        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable,   and
10    nondiscriminatory  (i)  charges  and rents for the use of its
11    parking areas and facilities,  grounds,  centers,  buildings,
12    and  auditoriums  and (ii) admission charges to fairs, shows,
13    exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the Authority.  The
14    charges  collected  may  be  made  available  to  defray  the
15    reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal
16    of and interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
17        (d)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
18    the objects and purposes of this Article.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
20        (70 ILCS 240/1014, in part)
21        Section  45-15.  Sec.  1014.  Creation of the Board.  The
22    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
23    board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the  Cave
24    in  Rock  Township Civic Center Authority Board.  The members
25    of the Board shall be  individuals  of  generally  recognized
26    ability and integrity.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 240/1015, in part)
29        Section 45-20. Sec. 1015. Members of the Board appointed.
30    Within  60  days after September 11, 1990 (the effective date
31    of Article 1 of Public  Act  86-1414)  this  Article  becomes
32    effective,  the  village  president of the village of Cave in
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 1    Rock,  with  the  advice  and  consent   of   the   corporate
 2    authorities  of  the village of Cave in Rock, shall appoint 3
 3    members of the Board for initial terms expiring June 1, 1991;
 4    2 members for initial terms expiring  June  1,  1992;  and  2
 5    members  for  initial  terms  expiring  June  1,  1993.   The
 6    successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in like
 7    manner for 3 year terms from the date of appointment,  except
 8    in  case of an appointment to fill a vacancy for an unexpired
 9    term.  At least 3 members of the Board shall be residents  of
10    that  part  of  the  township  of  Cave  in  Rock outside the
11    corporate limits  of  the  village  of  Cave  in  Rock.   The
12    remaining  members  shall be residents of the village of Cave
13    in Rock.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 240/1016, in part)
16        Section 45-25.  Removal  of  Board  members.  Sec.  1016.
17    Vacancy  in  office.  The village president of the village of
18    Cave in Rock, with the advice and consent  of  the  corporate
19    authorities  of  the  village of Cave in Rock, may remove any
20    member of the Board in case of incompetency, neglect of duty,
21    or malfeasance in office, after service  on  the  member,  by
22    registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of a
23    copy  of  the written charges against the member and after an
24    opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by  counsel  in
25    his  or  her own defense upon being notified not less than 10
26    days before the hearing.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        Section   45-30.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
29    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
30    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
31        Section 2-3. Purpose.
32        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
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 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 2        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 3    buildings; lease of space.
 4        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 5        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 6        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 7    State, or local agency.
 8        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 9        Section 2-45. Insurance.
10        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
11    performance.
12        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
13        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
14        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
15    of interest.
16        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
17        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
18        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
19        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
20        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
21        Section 2-105. Funds.
22        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
23        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
24        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
25        Section  2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest or
26    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members.
27        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
28        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
29    compliance.
30        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
31        Section 2-140. State financial support.
32        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
33        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                             ARTICLE 50.
 2                      CENTRE EAST CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 270/5-1)
 4        Section 50-1. Short title. Sec. 5-1. This Article 5 shall
 5    be  known  and  may be cited as the Centre "Centre East Civic
 6    Center Law of 1997 Act".
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/5-2, in part)
 9        Section 50-5. Definitions. Sec.  5-2.  As  used  in  this
10    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
11        "Authority"    means   the   Centre   East   Metropolitan
12    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
13        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
14    the  Centre  East  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
15    Office Building Authority.
16        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
17    of  Illinois  lying  within the corporate boundaries of Niles
18    Township  or any municipality a part  of  which  lies  within
19    Niles Township.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/5-3, in part)
22        Section  50-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
23    5-3. There is hereby created a unit of local government known
24    as the Centre East Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
25    Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
26        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
27    Village of Skokie.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/5-10)
30        Section 50-15. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec.  5-10.  The
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 1    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
 2    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
 3    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
 4        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 5    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 6    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 7    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 8    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 9    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
10    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
11    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
12    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
13    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
14    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
15    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
16    received and to be received by the Authority from  any  other
17    source.   Such  bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature
18    at such time or times  not  exceeding  40  years  from  their
19    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
20    may be in such form, may carry such registration  privileges,
21    may  be executed in such manner, may be payable at such place
22    or places, may be made subject to redemption in  such  manner
23    and  upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on
24    the face thereof, may be executed  in  such  manner  and  may
25    contain  such  terms and covenants, all as may be provided in
26    the ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears
27    on  any  bond  ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold
28    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
29    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
30    bonds,  or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto, issued by
31    the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil
32    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
33    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
34    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
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 1    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
 2    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
 3    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
 4    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
 5    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
 6    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
 7    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
 8    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 9        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
10    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
11    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
12    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
13    Illinois.
14        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
15    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
16    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
17    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
18    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
19    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
20    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
21        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
22    regulating and operating the facilities; and
23        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
24    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
25    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
26    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
27    secure payment thereof.
28        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
29    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
30    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
31    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
32    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
33    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
34    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
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 1    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
 2    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
 3    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
 4    created thereby.
 5        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 6    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
 7    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
 8    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
 9    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
10    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
11        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
12    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
13    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
14    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
15    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
16    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
17    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
18    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
19    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
20    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
21    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
22    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
23    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
24    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
25    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
26    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
27    advertisement.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/5-11)
30        Section 50-16.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 5-11.
31    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
32    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
33    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
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 1    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
 2    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
 3    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 4    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 5    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
 6    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/5-12)
 9        Section  50-17.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec.  5-12.  The
10    State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated  towns
11    and  other  units  of local government and public bodies, and
12    public officers of any thereof,  all  banks,  bankers,  trust
13    companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan
14    associations,  savings  and  loan  associations,   investment
15    companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business
16    and  all  executors,  administrators, guardians, trustees and
17    other fiduciaries  may  legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,
18    moneys  or  other  funds  belonging  to  them or within their
19    control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Article Act.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/5-13, in part)
22        Section 50-20. Board created. Sec.  5-13.  The  governing
23    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
24    consisting of 9 members and shall be known as the Centre East
25    Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office   Building
26    Board.  The  members  of  the  board  shall be individuals of
27    generally recognized ability and integrity.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/5-14, in part)
30        Section 50-25. Board members appointed. Sec. 5-14. Within
31    60 days after September  17,  1984  (the  effective  date  of
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 1    Article  5 of Public Act 83-1456) this Act becomes effective,
 2    the Mayor of Skokie shall appoint 3 members of the Board, one
 3    member to be appointed for a term of one year, one member  to
 4    be  appointed  for  a  term  of 2 years, and one member to be
 5    appointed for a term of 3 years; and the Township  Supervisor
 6    of  Niles  Township shall appoint 3 members of the Board, one
 7    member to be appointed for a term of one year, one member  to
 8    be  appointed  for  a  term  of 2 years, and one member to be
 9    appointed for a term of 3 years; such terms commencing on the
10    date each is appointed. Within 90 days  after  September  17,
11    1984  this  Act becomes effective, the 6 members of the Board
12    so appointed shall appoint the remaining  3  members  of  the
13    Board, one member to be appointed for a term of one year, one
14    member  to be appointed for a term of 2 years, and one member
15    to be appointed for a term of 3 years; such terms  commencing
16    on the date each is appointed.  After September 1, 1990, upon
17    the expiration of the terms of the remaining 3 members of the
18    Board  (formerly  appointed  by  the  other 6 members), their
19    successors shall thereafter be  appointed  by  the  Mayor  of
20    Skokie.   After  September  1, 1990, all appointments made by
21    the Mayor of Skokie shall be made with the advice and consent
22    of the corporate authorities of Skokie, and all  appointments
23    made  by  the  Township Supervisor of Niles Township shall be
24    made with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities
25    of Niles Township. At the  expiration  of  the  term  of  any
26    member,  his successor shall be appointed in like manner. All
27    successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years  from  the
28    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
29    a vacancy.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/5-25)
32        Section  50-30.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
33    5-25.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
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 1    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 2    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
 3    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
 4    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 5    for  distribution  to  persons interested upon request, and a
 6    copy thereof shall  be  filed  with  the  county  clerk,  the
 7    Village  of  Skokie  and  the Township of Niles, and with the
 8    clerk of any other municipality to  whose  mayor  or  village
 9    president the power to appoint a member of the Board has been
10    delegated.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        Section   50-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
13    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
14    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
15        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
16        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
17        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
18        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
19        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
20        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
21        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
22    governmental agency.
23        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
24        Section 2-45. Insurance.
25        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
26    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
27    interest.
28        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
29        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
30        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
31        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
32        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
33        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
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 1    bank or savings and loan association.
 2        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 3    Investment Act.
 4        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 5        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 6        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
 7    and penalties.
 8        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 9    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
10        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
11        Section 2-140. State financial support.
12        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
13        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
14                             ARTICLE 55.
15                     CHICAGO SOUTH CIVIC CENTER
16        (70 ILCS 245/1-2)
17        Section 55-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2. This Article may  be
18    cited as the Chicago South Civic Center Law of 1997.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
20        (70 ILCS 245/1-3, in part)
21        Section  55-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3. When used in this
22    Article:
23        "Authority"  means  the  Chicago   South   Civic   Center
24    Authority.
25        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
26    the Chicago South Civic Center Authority.
27        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
28    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
29    of Harvey and  the  Villages  of  Flossmoor,  Lansing,  South
30    Holland,  Homewood,  East Hazel Crest, and Glenwood, together
31    with the territory within the boundaries  of  other  Illinois
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 1    municipalities  that  become part of the metropolitan area as
 2    provided in Section 55-15 1-13.1.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 4        (70 ILCS 245/1-4, in part)
 5        Section 55-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
 6    1-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
 7    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
 8    the  Chicago South Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan
 9    area.
10        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
11    City of Harvey.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
13        (70 ILCS 245/1-13.1)
14        Section  55-15.  Inclusion of contiguous territory within
15    metropolitan  area.  Sec.  1-13.1.  A  municipality  that  is
16    contiguous  to  the  metropolitan  area  may,  by  ordinance,
17    request  that  its   territory   be   included   within   the
18    metropolitan  area. The request shall be made to the Board of
19    the Authority.  If the  Board,  by  ordinance,  approves  the
20    request,  the  territory of the requesting municipality shall
21    thereafter be part of the metropolitan area.
22    (Source: P.A. 87-738.)
23        (70 ILCS 245/1-14, in part)
24        Section 55-20. Board created. Sec.  1-14.  The  governing
25    and  administrative  body  of the Authority shall be known as
26    the Chicago South Civic Center Authority Board.  The  members
27    of  the  Board  shall  be individuals of generally recognized
28    ability and integrity.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
30        (70 ILCS 245/1-15, in part)
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 1        Section 55-25. Board members appointed. On September  26,
 2    1991  (Sec.  1-15.  Upon  the  effective  date of Public this
 3    amendatory Act 87-738), of 1991 the terms of all the  current
 4    Board  members  shall  expire.  Within 60 days after that the
 5    effective date of this amendatory Act of 1991, the  mayor  or
 6    president,  as  the  case  may  be,  of each of the following
 7    municipalities, with the advice and consent of the  corporate
 8    authorities of that municipality, shall appoint one member to
 9    the  Board,  for  a  total  of 7 members:  Harvey, Flossmoor,
10    Lansing, South  Holland,  Homewood,  East  Hazel  Crest,  and
11    Glenwood.  Two members shall serve for terms expiring June 1,
12    1993, 2 members for  terms  expiring  June  1,  1994,  and  3
13    members for terms expiring June 1, 1995. Terms of the members
14    shall  be determined by lot at the first meeting of the Board
15    after all appointments are made.  Within 60  days  after  the
16    territory  of a municipality becomes part of the metropolitan
17    area as provided  in  Section  55-15  1-13.1,  the  mayor  or
18    president, as the case may be, of that municipality, with the
19    advice  and  consent  of  the  corporate  authorities of that
20    municipality, shall appoint one  member  to  the  Board,  who
21    shall  be  an additional member; that additional member shall
22    serve an initial term  expiring  on  June  1  of  the  second
23    calendar  year  after  appointment.    The  successors of the
24    members shall be appointed in like manner for  3  year  terms
25    from   the   date  of  appointment,  except  in  case  of  an
26    appointment to fill a vacancy.  The Board may, by  ordinance,
27    appoint  from one to 5 additional members of the Board, those
28    additional members to serve at the pleasure of the Board.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
30        (70 ILCS 245/1-16)
31        Section 55-30. Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
32    1-16.   Members  of  the  Board,  except  additional  members
33    appointed  by  the  Board,  shall  hold  office  until  their
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 1    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 2    member, except additional members appointed by the Board, may
 3    resign from office to take effect when his or  her  successor
 4    has  been  appointed and has qualified.  An additional member
 5    appointed by the Board may resign from office to take  effect
 6    upon  the  date the member specifies. The mayor or president,
 7    as the case may be,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the
 8    corporate  authorities  of  the  municipality, may remove any
 9    member of the Board appointed  by  him  or  her  in  case  of
10    incompetency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, after
11    service  on  the  member,  by  registered United States mail,
12    return receipt requested, of a copy of  the  written  charges
13    against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in
14    person  or by counsel in his or her own defense upon not less
15    than 10 days notice.  In case of failure  to  qualify  within
16    the  time  required or of abandonment of office or in case of
17    death, conviction of a  felony  or  removal  from  office,  a
18    member's  office  shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be
19    filled for the unexpired term by appointment in like  manner,
20    as  in  case  of  expiration  of  the term of a member of the
21    Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
23        (70 ILCS 245/1-17)
24        Section 55-35. Organization of the Board. Sec.  1-17.  As
25    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
26    members as provided in Public Act 87-738 this amendatory  Act
27    of  1991,  the  Board  shall  organize for the transaction of
28    business, select a chairperson and a temporary secretary from
29    its own number and adopt by-laws and  regulations  to  govern
30    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairperson  and his or her
31    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
32    for the term of his or her office as a member of the Board or
33    for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.  Actions taken
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 1    by the Board before September 26, 1991 (the effective date of
 2    Public  this  amendatory  Act 87-738) of 1991 shall remain in
 3    force until changed  by  the  Board  on  or  after  that  the
 4    effective date of this amendatory Act of 1991.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 6        (70 ILCS 245/1-18, in part)
 7        Section  55-40.  Quorum;  action  by  majority  of  Board
 8    members.  Sec.  1-18. A majority of all the appointed members
 9    of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
10    business.  All actions of the Board shall be by ordinance  or
11    resolution,  and  the affirmative vote of at least a majority
12    of all the appointed  members  shall  be  necessary  for  the
13    adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
15        (70 ILCS 245/1-24)
16        Section  55-45.  Contracts.  Sec. 1-24. All contracts for
17    the sale of property of the value of more than $2,500 or  for
18    a  concession in or lease of property including air rights of
19    the Authority for a term of  more  than  one  year  shall  be
20    awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder after advertising
21    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
22    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
23    thereof  will  exceed  $2,500,  shall  be  let  to the lowest
24    responsible bidder after advertising for bids, excepting  (1)
25    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
26    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
27    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
28    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
29    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
30    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
31    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
32    construction  and  others  possessing a high degree of skill;
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 1    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 2    telephone or telegraph are required.
 3        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
 4    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 5    possible and, in any event, in a manner calculated to  insure
 6    the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding is not
 7    required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings owned or
 8    controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered to offer
 9    such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
10        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
11    Board may take into account the past records of dealings with
12    the  bidder,  experience,  adequacy  of equipment, ability to
13    complete performance within the time set, and  other  factors
14    besides  financial  responsibility,  but in no case shall any
15    such contracts be awarded  to  any  other  than  the  highest
16    bidder  (in  case of sale, concession or lease) or the lowest
17    bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless authorized
18    or approved by a vote of at  least  a  majority  of  all  the
19    appointed  members  of  the  Board, and unless such action is
20    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
21    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
22    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
23    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
24    open to public inspection.
25        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
26    Authority  and  their  relatives  within the fourth degree of
27    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
28    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
29    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
30    materials, supplies or equipment.
31        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
32    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
33    responsible and satisfactory bid  within  the  terms  of  the
34    advertisement  shall  be  received,  the Board may award such
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 1    contract without competitive bidding provided that  it  shall
 2    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 3    received pursuant to advertisement.
 4        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 5    effect the provisions of this Section.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 7        (70 ILCS 245/1-25, in part)
 8        Section  55-50.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
 9    compliance.  Sec. 1-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
10    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
11    Article may bring a civil action in the Circuit Court of Cook
12    County  in  which  the metropolitan area is located to compel
13    compliance with the provisions of this  Article  relating  to
14    the awarding of contracts by the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
16        (70 ILCS 245/1-26)
17        Section 55-55. Report and financial statement. Sec. 1-26.
18    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
19    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
20    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
21    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
22    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
23    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
24    copy thereof shall be filed with the  County  Clerk  and  the
25    Mayor of the City of Harvey.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
27        Section   55-60.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
28    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
29    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
30        Section 2-3. Purpose.
31        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
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 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 2        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 3    buildings; lease of space.
 4        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 5    domain.
 6        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 7        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 8        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 9    State, or local agency.
10        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
11        Section 2-45. Insurance.
12        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
13    performance.
14        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
15        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
16        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
17    of interest.
18        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
19        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
20        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
21        Section 2-105. Funds.
22        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
23        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
24        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
25        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
26        Section 2-140. State financial support.
27        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
28        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
29                             ARTICLE 60.
30                      COLLINSVILLE CIVIC CENTER
31        (70 ILCS 250/2)
32        Section  60-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  2.  This Article Act
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 1    shall be known and may be cited  as  the  Collinsville  Civic
 2    Center Law of 1997 Act.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 4        (70 ILCS 250/3, in part)
 5        Section  60-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3.  When used in this
 6    Article Act:
 7        "Authority"   means   the    Collinsville    Metropolitan
 8    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 9        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
10    the  Collinsville  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
11    Office Building Authority.
12        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
13    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
14    of Collinsville.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
16        (70 ILCS 250/4, in part)
17        Section 60-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
18    4.   There  is  hereby  created a political subdivision, body
19    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
20    Collinsville  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office
21    Building Authority in the metropolitan  area.  The  principal
22    office of the Authority shall be in the City of Collinsville.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
24        (70 ILCS 250/13.1)
25        Section 60-15. Food and beverage tax. Sec. 13.1.
26        (a)  For  the  sole  purpose  of  obtaining funds for the
27    support, construction, maintenance or financing of a facility
28    of the Authority, the corporate authorities of  the  City  of
29    Collinsville  may impose a tax on the retail sale of food and
30    beverages that have been prepared for immediate  consumption.
31    The  tax shall not exceed the rate of 1% of the selling price
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 1    of such food and beverages.  A tax imposed pursuant  to  this
 2    Section  shall be in addition to any other taxes imposed with
 3    respect to such food and beverages.
 4        (b)  The purchaser of such food and  beverages  shall  be
 5    liable  for  the  payment  of  a tax imposed pursuant to this
 6    Section.  However, the corporate authorities of the  City  of
 7    Collinsville  may  require  that  any  person  engaged in the
 8    business of making retail sales that are subject to  the  tax
 9    collect  the  tax  and  pay  over  the proceeds of the tax as
10    prescribed by ordinance of the corporate authorities.
11        (c)  If  the  corporate  authorities  of  the   City   of
12    Collinsville  determine  that  all  persons  engaged  in  the
13    business  of  making  retail sales of such food and beverages
14    within  the  City  of  Collinsville  will  benefit  from  the
15    support,  construction,  maintenance  or  financing  of   the
16    facility   for  which  the  tax  is  imposed,  the  corporate
17    authorities shall impose the tax throughout  the  City.   If,
18    however,   the  corporate  authorities  determine  that  only
19    persons engaged in such retail sales within a particular area
20    within the  City  of  Collinsville  will  benefit  from  such
21    support,   construction,   maintenance   or   financing,  the
22    corporate authorities shall by ordinance establish that  area
23    as  a  special purpose district and shall impose the tax only
24    within the district.  In such case the corporate  authorities
25    of  the  City  of Collinsville shall be the governing body of
26    the district and shall have the authority to impose  the  tax
27    pursuant to this Section and expend revenues from the tax for
28    the purposes specified in this Section.
29        (d)  For   purposes   of   this   Section,  the  support,
30    construction, maintenance or financing of a facility  of  the
31    Authority  may include the establishment of reserve funds and
32    the expenditure of funds  pursuant  to  an  intergovernmental
33    agreement for such purposes.
34    (Source: P.A. 85-1006.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 250/14, in part)
 2        Section  60-20. Board created. Sec. 14. The governing and
 3    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
 4    consisting  of  9  members  and  shall  be   known   as   the
 5    Collinsville  Metropolitan  Exposition  Auditorium and Office
 6    Building Board. The members of the board shall be individuals
 7    of generally recognized ability and integrity.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 9        (70 ILCS 250/15, in part)
10        Section 60-25. Board members appointed. Sec. 15.   Within
11    60  days  after January 1, 1985 (the effective date of Public
12    Act  83-1127),  this  Act  becomes  effective  the  Mayor  of
13    Collinsville with the advice and consent of the  Collinsville
14    City  Council shall appoint 9 members of the Board, 3 members
15    to be appointed for a term of  one  year,  3  members  to  be
16    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
17    for  terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each
18    is  appointed.   One  of  the  members  appointed  may  be  a
19    representative from the Collinsville  City  Council.  At  the
20    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
21    appointed by the Mayor of Collinsville in a like manner.  All
22    successors  shall  hold office for a term of 3 years from the
23    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
24    a vacancy.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
26        Section   60-30.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
27    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
28    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
29        Section 2-3. Purpose.
30        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
31        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
32        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
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 1    lease of space.
 2        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 3    domain.
 4        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 5        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 6        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 7    State, or local agency.
 8        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 9        Section 2-45. Insurance.
10        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
11    performance.
12        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
13        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
14        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
15    of interest.
16        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
17        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
18        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
19        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
20        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
21        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
22        Section 2-105. Funds.
23        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
24        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
25        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
26        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
27    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
28        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
29        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
30    compliance.
31        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
32        Section 2-140. State financial support.
33        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
34        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                             ARTICLE 65.
 2                        COLUMBIA CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 255/2001)
 4        Section  65-1. Sec. 2001.  Short title.  This Article may
 5    be cited as the Columbia Civic Center Law of 1997.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 7        (70 ILCS 255/2003, in part)
 8        Section 65-5. Sec. 2003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
 9        "Authority" means the Columbia Civic Center Authority.
10        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
11    the Columbia Civic Center Authority.
12        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
13    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the city
14    of Columbia in Monroe County.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 255/2004, in part)
17        Section  65-10. Sec. 2004. Creation of Authority. (a) The
18    Columbia Civic Center Authority is  created  as  a  political
19    subdivision,  body  politic, and municipal corporation in the
20    metropolitan area. (b) The principal office of the  Authority
21    shall be in the City of Columbia.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 255/2006)
24        Section 65-12. Sec. 2006.  Powers.  The Authority has the
25    following powers:
26        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
27    lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
28    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip,   and   maintain
29    exhibition  centers,  civic auditoriums, cultural facilities,
30    and office buildings, including  sites,  parking  areas,  and
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 1    commercial  facilities  for  those structures, located within
 2    the metropolitan area.
 3        (b)  To plan for grounds, centers,  and  auditoriums;  to
 4    plan,  sponsor, hold, arrange, and finance fairs, industrial,
 5    cultural, educational, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows,
 6    and events; and to use or allow the  use  of  those  grounds,
 7    centers,  and auditoriums for the holding of fairs, exhibits,
 8    shows, and events, whether conducted by the Authority or some
 9    other person or governmental agency.
10        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable,   and
11    nondiscriminatory (i) charges and rents for the  use  of  its
12    parking  areas  and  facilities, grounds, centers, buildings,
13    and auditoriums and (ii) admission charges to  fairs,  shows,
14    exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the Authority.  The
15    charges  collected  may  be  made  available  to  defray  the
16    reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal
17    of and interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
18        (d)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
19    the objects and purposes of this Article.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
21        (70 ILCS 255/2014, in part)
22        Section 65-15. Sec. 2014.  Creation  of  the  Board.  The
23    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
24    board  consisting  of  7  members  and  shall be known as the
25    Columbia Civic Center Authority Board.  The  members  of  the
26    Board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
27    and integrity.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
29        (70 ILCS 255/2015, in part)
30        Section 65-20. Sec. 2015. Members of the Board appointed.
31    Within 60 days after September 11, 1990 (the  effective  date
32    of  Article  2  of  Public  Act 86-1414) this Article becomes
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 1    effective, the mayor of Columbia, with the advice and consent
 2    of the Columbia city council, shall appoint 3 members of  the
 3    Board  for initial terms expiring June 1, 1991; 2 members for
 4    initial terms expiring  June  1,  1992;  and  2  members  for
 5    initial  terms  expiring June 1, 1993.  The successors of the
 6    initial members shall be appointed in like manner for 3  year
 7    terms  from  the  date  of  appointment, except in case of an
 8    appointment to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
10        (70 ILCS 255/2016, in part)
11        Section 65-25.  Removal  of  Board  members.  Sec.  2016.
12    Vacancy in office. The mayor of Columbia, with the advice and
13    consent  of  the Columbia city council, may remove any member
14    of the Board in case of incompetency,  neglect  of  duty,  or
15    malfeasance  in  office,  after  service  on  the  member, by
16    registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of a
17    copy of the written charges against the member and  after  an
18    opportunity  to  be publicly heard in person or by counsel in
19    his or her own defense upon being notified not less  than  10
20    days before the hearing.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        Section   65-30.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
23    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
24    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
25        Section 2-3. Purpose.
26        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
27        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
28        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
29    buildings; lease of space.
30        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
31        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
32        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
                            -112-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    State, or local agency.
 2        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 3        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 4        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 5    performance.
 6        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 7        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 8        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 9    of interest.
10        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
11        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
12        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
13        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
14        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
15        Section 2-105. Funds.
16        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
17        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
18        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
19        Section 2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
20    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members.
21        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
22        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
23    compliance.
24        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
25        Section 2-140. State financial support.
26        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
27        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
28                             ARTICLE 70.
29                      CRYSTAL LAKE CIVIC CENTER
30        (70 ILCS 305/2-2)
31        Section 70-1. Short title. Sec. 2-2. This  Article  shall
32    be  known  and  may be cited as the Crystal Lake Civic Center
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 1    Law of 1997.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 3        (70 ILCS 305/2-3, in part)
 4        Section 70-5. Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When used  in  this
 5    Article:
 6        "Authority"   means   the   Crystal   Lake  Civic  Center
 7    Authority.
 8        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 9    the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority.
10        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
11    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
12    municipality of Crystal Lake in the County of McHenry.
13    (Source: P.A. 87-1208.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/2-4, in part)
15        Section 70-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
16    2-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
17    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
18    the  Crystal  Lake Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan
19    area.
20        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
21    City of Crystal Lake.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
23        (70 ILCS 305/2-14, in part)
24        Section  70-15.  Board  created. Sec. 2-14. The governing
25    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
26    consisting  of  9  members  and shall be known as the Crystal
27    Lake Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the  Board
28    shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized ability and
29    integrity.
30    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/2-15, in part)
 2        Section  70-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.   2-15.
 3    Within  60  days after January 1, 1988 (the effective date of
 4    Article  II  of  Public  Act  85-793)  this  Article  becomes
 5    effective, the Mayor of the City of Crystal  Lake,  with  the
 6    advice  and  consent  of the Crystal Lake City Council, shall
 7    appoint 3 members of the Board  for  initial  terms  expiring
 8    June  1,  1988;  3 members for initial terms expiring June 1,
 9    1989; and 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1,  1990.
10    The  successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in
11    like manner for 3 year terms from the  date  of  appointment,
12    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/2-16, in part)
15        Section  70-25.  Removal of Board members. Sec. 2-16. The
16    appointing officer,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the
17    Crystal Lake City Council, may remove any member of the Board
18    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or
19    malfeasance  in  office,  after service on him, by registered
20    United States mail, return receipt requested, of  a  copy  of
21    the  written  charges  against  him  and an opportunity to be
22    publicly heard in person or by counsel  in  his  own  defense
23    upon not less than 10 days notice.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/2-25, in part)
26        Section   70-30.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
27    compliance. Sec. 2-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
28    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
29    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  Circuit  Court  of
30    McHenry  County  in which the metropolitan area is located to
31    compel compliance with the provisions  of  this  Article  Act
32    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 2        Section   70-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 3    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
 4    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 5        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 6        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 7        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 8        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 9    buildings; lease of space.
10        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
11    domain.
12        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
13        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
14        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
15    State, or local agency.
16        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
17        Section 2-45. Insurance.
18        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
19    performance.
20        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
21        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
22        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
23    of interest.
24        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
25        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
26        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
27        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
28        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
29        Section 2-105. Funds.
30        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
31        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
32        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
33        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
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 1    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
 2        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 3        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
 4        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 5        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 6        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 7                             ARTICLE 75.
 8                        DECATUR CIVIC CENTER
 9        (70 ILCS 265/1.1)
10        Section 75-1. Short title. Sec. 1.1.  This Article may be
11    cited Act shall be known as the Decatur Civic Center  Law  of
12    1997 "Decatur and Vermilion County Civic Centers Act".
13    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 265/1)
15        Section  75-5. Purpose. Sec. 1. It is the purpose of this
16    Article  Act  to  provide  for  a  2  separate   Metropolitan
17    Exposition,   Auditorium   and   Office   Building  Authority
18    Authorities, one in Decatur and one in Vermilion County.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 265/2, in part)
21        Section 75-10. Definitions. In this Article: Sec. 2.
22        "Authority" means the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition,
23    Auditorium and Office Building Authority. The term also means
24    the  Vermilion County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and
25    Office Building Authority.
26        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
27    the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office
28    Building Authority. The term also  means  the  governing  and
29    administrative  body  of  the  Vermilion  County Metropolitan
30    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
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 1        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 2    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 3    of Decatur or the County of Vermilion, as the case may be.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 265/3, in part)
 6        Section 75-15. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
 7    3.  There  is hereby created a unit of local government known
 8    as the Decatur or Vermilion  County,  as  the  case  may  be,
 9    Metropolitan   Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building
10    Authority in the metropolitan area.
11        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
12    City  of  Decatur or the County of Vermilion, as the case may
13    be.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 265/5)
16        Section 75-20. Rights and powers. Sec. 5.  The  Authority
17    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
18        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
19    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
20    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
21    expositions grounds, convention or exhibition centers,  civic
22    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
23    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
24    within the metropolitan area.
25        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
26    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
27        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
28    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
29    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
30    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
31    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
32    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
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 1    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
 2        (d)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 3    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
 4    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
 5    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
 6    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
 7        (e)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 8    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 9    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
10    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
11    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
12    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
13    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
14    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
15    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
16        (70 ILCS 265/11)
17        Section 75-25.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness.  Sec.  11.
18    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
19    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
20    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
21    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
22    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
23    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
24    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
25    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
26    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
27    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
28        (70 ILCS 265/12)
29        Section  75-30.  Investment  in bonds. Sec. 12. The State
30    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
31    other units of local government and public bodies, and public
32    officers   of  any  thereof;  ,  all  banks,  bankers,  trust
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 1    companies, savings banks and institutions, building and  loan
 2    associations,   savings  and  loan  associations,  investment
 3    companies  and  other  persons  carrying  on   an   insurance
 4    business;   and  all  executors,  administrators,  guardians,
 5    trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking
 6    funds, moneys or other funds  belonging  to  them  or  within
 7    their  control  in  any bonds issued pursuant to this Article
 8    Act, it if being the purpose of this Section to authorize the
 9    investment  in  such  bonds  of   all   sinking,   insurance,
10    retirement,  compensation,  pension  and trust funds, whether
11    owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers;
12    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
13    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
14    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
15    investment.
16    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
17        (70 ILCS 265/13)
18        Section 75-35.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec.  13.
19    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
20    2-52   10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until  the
21    proposition to issue the  same  has  been  submitted  to  and
22    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
23    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
24    accordance  with the general election law.  The Authority may
25    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
26    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
27    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
28    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
29    submission. Any proposition to  issue  bonds  as  herein  set
30    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
31    -------------------------------------------------------------
32        Shall bonds of the "Decatur
33     (or Vermilion County, as the case       YES
                            -120-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1     may be) Metropolitan Exposition,
 2     Auditorium and Office Building     -------------------------
 3     Authority" to the  amount of
 4     ........  Dollars ($    ) be            NO
 5     issued  for the purpose of
 6     ..........?
 7    -------------------------------------------------------------
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 265/14)
10        Section 75-40.  Tax. Sec. 14. If a majority of the voters
11    of  said  metropolitan  area approve the issuance of bonds as
12    provided in Section 75-35 13 of this Act, the Authority shall
13    have power to levy and collect annually a sum  sufficient  to
14    pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest charges on such
15    bonds.
16        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
17    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
18    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
19    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
20    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
21    the  metropolitan  area.   A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
22    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
23    the 3rd Tuesday in September in  each  year.   Thereupon  the
24    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
25    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
26    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
27    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
28        If  the   Vermilion   County   Metropolitan   Exposition,
29    Auditorium   and   Office  Building  Authority  has  made  an
30    intergovernmental cooperation agreement with other  units  of
31    local  government  that provides that the tax shall be levied
32    only in part of the metropolitan area, then the tax shall  be
33    levied  only in the part of the metropolitan area as provided
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 1    in the agreement.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 265/15, in part)
 4        Section 75-45. Board created. Sec. 15. The governing  and
 5    administrative  body  of  the  Authority shall be a board and
 6    shall  be  known  as  the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition,
 7    Auditorium and Office Building Board  and  or  the  Vermilion
 8    County   Metropolitan   Exposition,   Auditorium  and  Office
 9    Building Board, as the case may be.  The Decatur Metropolitan
10    Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Board   shall
11    consist  of  9  members.  The  Vermilion  County  Exposition,
12    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Board  shall consist of 12
13    members.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 265/16, in part)
16        Section 75-50. Board members appointed. Sec.  16.  Within
17    60  days  after October 1, 1975 (the effective date of Public
18    Act 79-794), this Act becomes effective the Mayor of Decatur,
19    or the Mayor of Danville, as the case may be with the  advice
20    and  consent  of the Decatur or Danville city council, as the
21    case may be, shall appoint 9 members of the board, 3  members
22    to  be  appointed  for  terms  of  1  year,  3  members to be
23    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
24    for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date  each
25    is appointed. Within 60 days after the effective date of this
26    amendatory  Act  of 1989, the chairman of the county board of
27    Vermilion County, with the advice and consent of  the  county
28    board,  shall  appoint  3  members  to  the  Vermilion County
29    Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board
30    to  serve for terms of one, 2, or 3 years, respectively, such
31    terms commencing on  the  date  each  is  appointed.  At  the
32    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
                            -122-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    appointed by the Mayor of Decatur, the Mayor of Danville,  or
 2    the  chairman of the county board of Vermilion County, as the
 3    case may be, in like manner. All successors shall hold office
 4    for a term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in
 5    case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 265/19, in part)
 8        Section 75-55. Quorum; action by 5  Board  members.  Sec.
 9    19.  Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
10    the transaction of business.  All action of the  Board  shall
11    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
12    least  5  members  in  the  case  of the Decatur Metropolitan
13    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board and at least
14    7 members in the case of the  Vermilion  County  Metropolitan
15    Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building Board shall be
16    necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
18        Section   75-60.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
19    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
20    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
21        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
22        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
23        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
24    lease of space.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
27        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
28    governmental agency.
29        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
30        Section 2-45. Insurance.
31        Section  2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
32    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
                            -123-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
 2    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 3    interest.
 4        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 5        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 6        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 7        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 8        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
 9        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
10    bank or savings and loan association.
11        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
12    Investment Act.
13        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
14        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
15        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
16    and penalties.
17        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
18    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
19        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
20        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
21        Section 2-140. State financial support.
22        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
23        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
24        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
25                             ARTICLE 80.
26                     DUPAGE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
27        (70 ILCS 270/1-1)
28        Section  80-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  1-1.  This Article 1
29    shall be known and may be cited as the  DuPage  County  Civic
30    Center Law of 1997 Act.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/1-2, in part)
 2        Section  80-5. Definitions.  Sec. 1-2.  When used in this
 3    Article:
 4        "Authority" means DuPage County Metropolitan  Exposition,
 5    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 6        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
 7    the DuPage County  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
 8    Office Building Authority.
 9        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
10    of  Illinois  lying  within  DuPage  County, except for those
11    portions lying  within  municipalities  which  have  a  civic
12    center   authority   within  the  corporate  limits  of  such
13    municipalities, and except  for  those  portions  within  the
14    metropolitan  area  of  the  Illinois-Michigan Canal National
15    Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/1-3, in part)
18        Section 80-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
19    1-3.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
20    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
21    DuPage  County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office
22    Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
23        The principal office of the Authority shall be in  DuPage
24    County.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
26        (70 ILCS 270/1-5)
27        Section 80-15. Rights and powers. Sec. 1-5. The Authority
28    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
29        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
30    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
31    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
32    expositions grounds, convention or exhibition centers,  civic
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 1    auditoriums, and office and county buildings, including sites
 2    and  parking areas and facilities therefor located within the
 3    metropolitan area.
 4        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
 5    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 6        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
 7    and to plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and  finance  fairs,
 8    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
 9    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
10    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
11    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
12    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
13        (d)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
14    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
15    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
16    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
17    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
18        (e)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
19    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
20    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
21    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
22    and  events  sponsored  or held by the Authority. The charges
23    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
24    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
25    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
27        (70 ILCS 270/1-10)
28        Section  80-20.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 1-10. The
29    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
30    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
31    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
32        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
33    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
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 1    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 2    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 3    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 4    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 5    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 6    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 7    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
 8    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 9    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
10    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
11    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
12    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
13    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
14    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
15    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
16    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, may be in
17    such form, may carry such  registration  privileges,  may  be
18    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
19    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
20    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
21    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
22    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
23    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
24    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold  office,;
25    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
26    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
27    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
28    bring  mandamus,  injunction,  or  other civil actions or and
29    proceedings to compel the performance and observance  by  the
30    Authority  or  any of its officers, agents or employees of or
31    any contract or covenant  made  by  the  Authority  with  the
32    holders  of such bonds or interest coupons, and to compel the
33    Authority and any of its officers,  agents  or  employees  to
34    perform  any  duties required to be performed for the benefit
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 1    of the holders of any such bonds or interest coupons  by  the
 2    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
 3    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
 4    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
 5    contract or covenant.
 6        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 7    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 8    that it is nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall be  negotiable
 9    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
10    Illinois.
11        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
12    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
13    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
14    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
15    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
16    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
17    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
18    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
19    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
20    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
21    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
22    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
23    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
24    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
25    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
26        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
27    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
28    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
29    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
30    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
31    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
32    revenues of the Authority to pay:
33        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
34    operating the said facilities; and
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 1        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 2    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 3    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
 4    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 5    secure payment thereof.
 6        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 7    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
 8    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
 9    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
10    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
11    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
12    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
13    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
14    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
15    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
16    created thereby.
17        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
18    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
19    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
20    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
21    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
22    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
23        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
24    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
25    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
26    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
27    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
28    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
29    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
30    newspaper  or financial publication in the United States. All
31    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
32    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
33    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
34    right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for  bids  in  the
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 1    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
 2    no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less than
 3    par value, without further advertising, within 60 days  after
 4    the   bids   are   required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
 5    advertisement.
 6        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
 7    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
 8    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
 9    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
10    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
11    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
12    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
13    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
14    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
15    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
16    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
17    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
18    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
19    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
20    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
21    Acts.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
23        (70 ILCS 270/1-13)
24        Section  80-25.  Bonds  other  than  revenue  bonds. Sec.
25    1-13.  No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant  to
26    Section  80-20  1-10,  shall be issued by the Authority until
27    the proposition to issue the same has been submitted  to  and
28    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
29    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
30    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
31    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
32    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
33    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
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 1    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
 2    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
 3    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
 4    -------------------------------------------------------------
 5        Shall bonds of the "DuPage County       YES
 6    Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
 7    and Office Building Authority" to      ----------------------
 8    the amount of.... Dollars ($    ) be
 9    issued for the purpose of....?            NO
10    -------------------------------------------------------------
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/1-14)
13        Section  80-30.  Tax.  Sec.  1-14.   If a majority of the
14    voters of said metropolitan  area  approve  the  issuance  of
15    bonds  as  provided  in  Section  80-25 1-13 of this Act, the
16    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
17    sufficient to pay  for  the  annual  principal  and  interest
18    charges on such bonds.
19        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
20    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
21    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
22    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
23    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
24    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
25    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
26    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
27    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
28    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
29    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
30    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/1-15, in part)
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 1        Section 80-35. Board created. Sec.  1-15.  The  governing
 2    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 3    consisting of 9 members and shall  be  known  as  the  DuPage
 4    County Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building
 5    Board.  The  members  of  the  board  shall be individuals of
 6    generally recognized ability and integrity.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/1-16, in part)
 9        Section 80-40. Board members appointed. Sec. 1-16. Within
10    60 days after September  17,  1984  (the  effective  date  of
11    Article  1 of Public Act 83-1456), this Act becomes effective
12    the Chairman of the DuPage County Board, with the advice  and
13    consent  of  the DuPage County Board, shall appoint 9 members
14    of the DuPage County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium  and
15    Office  Building  Authority,  3  members  to be appointed for
16    terms of 1 year, 3 members to be appointed  for  terms  of  2
17    years,  and  3  members to be appointed for terms of 3 years,
18    such terms commencing on the date each is appointed.  At  the
19    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
20    appointed by the Chairman of the DuPage County Board in  like
21    manner.  All  successors  shall  hold  office for a term of 3
22    years from the date of appointment,  except  in  case  of  an
23    appointment to fill a vacancy.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        Section   80-45.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
26    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
27    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
28        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
29        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
30        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
31    lease of space.
32        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
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 1        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 2        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 3    State, or local agency.
 4        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 5        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 6        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 7        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 8        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
 9    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
10    interest.
11        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
12        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
13        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
14        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
15        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
16        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
17    bank or savings and loan association.
18        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
19    Investment Act.
20        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
21        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
22        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
23    and penalties.
24        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
25    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
26        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
27        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
28        Section 2-140. State financial support.
29        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
30        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
31                             ARTICLE 85.
32                         ELGIN CIVIC CENTER
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/3-2)
 2        Section 85-1. Short title. Sec. 3-2. This Article 3 shall
 3    be known and may be cited as the Elgin Civic  Center  Law  of
 4    1997 Act.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 6        (70 ILCS 270/3-3, in part)
 7        Section  85-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 3-3. When used in this
 8    Article:
 9        "Authority"  means  the  Elgin  Metropolitan  Exposition,
10    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
11        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
12    the  Elgin  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and Office
13    Building Authority.
14        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
15    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
16    of Elgin.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/3-4, in part)
19        Section 85-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
20    3-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
21    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
22    the  Elgin  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and Office
23    Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
24        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
25    City of Elgin.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
27        (70 ILCS 270/3-16, in part)
28        Section  85-15.  Board  created. Sec. 3-16. The governing
29    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
30    consisting  of  7  members  and  shall  be known as the Elgin
31    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
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 1    The members of the board shall be  individuals  of  generally
 2    recognized ability and integrity.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/3-17, in part)
 5        Section   85-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  3-17.
 6    Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the  effective  date
 7    of  Article  3  of  Public  Act  83-1456),  this  Act becomes
 8    effective the Mayor of Elgin with the advice and  consent  of
 9    the  Elgin City Council shall appoint 7 members of the Board,
10    2 members to be appointed for a term of one year,  2  members
11    to  be  appointed  for  terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be
12    appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on  the
13    date  each is appointed.  One of the members appointed may be
14    a  representative  from  the  Elgin  City  Council.  At   the
15    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
16    appointed by the Mayor of  Elgin  in  a  like  manner.    All
17    successors  shall  hold office for a term of 3 years from the
18    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
19    a vacancy.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/3-22)
22        Section  85-25.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
23    Investment  Act.  Sec.  3-22.   All  funds  deposited  by the
24    treasurer in any bank shall be placed  in  the  name  of  the
25    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
26    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
27    countersigned by the Chairman of the  Board.  The  Board  may
28    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
29    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
30    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
31    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
32    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
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 1        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
 2    public funds as permitted  by  this  Section  unless  it  has
 3    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
 4    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
 5    to certain investments of public agencies", approved July 23,
 6    1943, as now or hereafter amended.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/3-27, in part)
 9        Section  85-30.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
10    compliance.  Sec. 3-27. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
11    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
12    Article may bring a civil action in the circuit court in Kane
13    County  to  compel compliance with the provisions of this Act
14    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        Section   85-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
17    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
18    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
19        Section 2-3. Purpose.
20        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
22        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
23    lease of space.
24        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
25    domain.
26        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
27        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
28        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
29    State, or local agency.
30        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
31        Section 2-45. Insurance.
32        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
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 1    performance.
 2        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 3        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 4        Section 2-65.  Bonds other than revenue bonds.
 5        Section 2-70. Tax.
 6        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 7    of interest.
 8        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 9        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
10        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
11        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
12        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
13        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
14        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
15        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
16        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
17        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
18    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
19        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
20        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
21        Section 2-140. State financial support.
22        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
23        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
24                             ARTICLE 90.
25                      FOREST PARK CIVIC CENTER
26        (70 ILCS 275/3001)
27        Section 90-1. Sec. 3001.  Short title.  This Article  may
28    be cited as the Forest Park Civic Center Law of 1997.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
30        (70 ILCS 275/3003, in part)
31        Section 90-5. Sec. 3003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
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 1        "Authority" means the Forest Park Civic Center Authority.
 2        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
 3    the Forest Park Civic Center Authority.
 4        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 5    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
 6    village of Forest Park in Cook County.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 275/3004, in part)
 9        Section 90-10. Sec. 3004.  Creation of Authority.
10        (a)  The Forest Park Civic Center Authority is created as
11    a   political   subdivision,   body  politic,  and  municipal
12    corporation in the metropolitan area.
13        (b)  The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in
14    the village of Forest Park.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 275/3006)
17        Section 90-12. Sec. 3006.  Powers.  The Authority has the
18    following powers:
19        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
20    lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
21    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip,   and   maintain
22    exhibition  centers,  civic auditoriums, cultural facilities,
23    and office buildings, including  sites,  parking  areas,  and
24    commercial  facilities  for  those structures, located within
25    the metropolitan area.
26        (b)  To plan for grounds, centers,  and  auditoriums;  to
27    plan,  sponsor, hold, arrange, and finance fairs, industrial,
28    cultural, educational, trade, and scientific exhibits, shows,
29    and events; and to use or allow the  use  of  those  grounds,
30    centers,  and auditoriums for the holding of fairs, exhibits,
31    shows, and events, whether conducted by the Authority or some
32    other person or governmental agency.
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 1        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable,   and
 2    nondiscriminatory (i) charges and rents for the  use  of  its
 3    parking  areas  and  facilities, grounds, centers, buildings,
 4    and auditoriums and (ii) admission charges to  fairs,  shows,
 5    exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the Authority.  The
 6    charges  collected  may  be  made  available  to  defray  the
 7    reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal
 8    of and interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
 9        (d)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
10    the objects and purposes of this Article.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
12        (70 ILCS 275/3014, in part)
13        Section 90-15. Sec. 3014.  Creation of  the  Board.   The
14    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
15    board  consisting  of  5  members  and  shall be known as the
16    Forest Park Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the
17    Board shall be individuals of  generally  recognized  ability
18    and integrity.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
20        (70 ILCS 275/3015, in part)
21        Section   90-20.   Sec.   3015.   Members  of  the  Board
22    appointed.  Within 60 days  after  September  11,  1990  (the
23    effective  date  of  Article  3  of  Public Act 86-1414) this
24    Article becomes effective, the mayor of Forest Park, with the
25    advice and  consent  of  the  corporate  authorities  of  the
26    village  of Forest Park, shall appoint 2 members of the Board
27    for initial terms  expiring  June  1,  1991;  2  members  for
28    initial  terms  expiring  June 1, 1992; and one member for an
29    initial term expiring June 1, 1993.  The  successors  of  the
30    initial  members shall be appointed in like manner for 3 year
31    terms from the date of appointment,  except  in  case  of  an
32    appointment to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 2        (70 ILCS 275/3016, in part)
 3        Section  90-25.  Removal  of  Board  members.  Sec. 3016.
 4    Vacancy in office. The mayor of Forest Park, with the  advice
 5    and  consent  of  the corporate authorities of the village of
 6    Forest Park, may remove any member of the Board  in  case  of
 7    incompetency,  neglect  of  duty,  or  malfeasance in office,
 8    after service on the  member,  by  registered  United  States
 9    mail,  return  receipt  requested,  of  a copy of the written
10    charges against the member and after  an  opportunity  to  be
11    publicly  heard  in  person  or  by counsel in his or her own
12    defense upon being notified not less than 10 days before  the
13    hearing.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 275/3018, in part)
16        Section  90-30.  Quorum;  action by 3 Board members. Sec.
17    3018. Meetings; ordinances. Three members of the Board  shall
18    constitute  a  quorum  for  the transaction of business.  All
19    actions of the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution, and
20    the affirmative vote of at least 3 members shall be necessary
21    for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 275/3024)
24        Section 90-35. Sec. 3024. Contracts; award to other  than
25    highest or lowest bidder by vote of 3 Board members.
26        (a)  All contracts for the sale of property of a value of
27    more than $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property,
28    including  air  rights,  of  the Authority for a term of more
29    than one year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible
30    bidder   after   advertising   for  bids.   All  construction
31    contracts and contracts for supplies,  materials,  equipment,
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 1    and  services,  when the expense will exceed $2,500, shall be
 2    let to the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for
 3    bids,  except  (i) when repair parts, accessories, equipment,
 4    or services are required for equipment or services previously
 5    furnished or contracted for, (ii)  when  the  nature  of  the
 6    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 7    the best interest of the public, including without limitation
 8    the   services   of   accountants,   architects,   attorneys,
 9    engineers, physicians, superintendents of  construction,  and
10    others  possessing  a  high  degree  of skill, and (iii) when
11    services such as water, light,  heat,  power,  telephone,  or
12    telegraph are required.
13        (b)  All  contracts  involving  less than $2,500 shall be
14    let by competitive bidding to the lowest  responsible  bidder
15    whenever  possible  and, in any event, in a manner calculated
16    to  ensure  insure  the  best  interests   of   the   public.
17    Competitive  bidding  is  not  required for the lease of real
18    estate or buildings owned or  controlled  by  the  Authority.
19    The  Board  is  empowered to offer those leases upon terms it
20    deems advisable.
21        (c)  In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the
22    Board may take into account the past records of dealings with
23    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
24    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
25    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
26    case  shall  any  contracts  be awarded to any other than the
27    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession, or lease) or the
28    lowest bidder (in case of  purchase  or  expenditure)  unless
29    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 3 members of the
30    Board  and unless the action is accompanied by a statement in
31    writing setting  forth  the  reasons  for  not  awarding  the
32    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
33    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
34    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
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 1        (d)  Members  of the Board, officers and employees of the
 2    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 3    consanguinity  by the terms of the civil law are forbidden to
 4    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 5    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 6    materials, supplies, or equipment.
 7        (e)  The Board shall have the right to  reject  all  bids
 8    and   to   readvertise  for  bids.   If  no  responsible  and
 9    satisfactory bid within the terms  of  the  advertisement  is
10    received,   the   Board   may   award  the  contract  without
11    competitive bidding if the contract is not less  advantageous
12    to  the  Authority than any valid bid received in response to
13    advertisement.
14        (f)  The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry
15    into effect the provisions of this Section.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
17        Section   90-40.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
18    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
19    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
20        Section 2-3. Purpose.
21        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
22        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
23        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
24    buildings; lease of space.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
27        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
28    State, or local agency.
29        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
30        Section 2-45. Insurance.
31        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
32    performance.
33        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
                            -142-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 2        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 3    of interest.
 4        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 5        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 6        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 7        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
 8        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 9        Section 2-105. Funds.
10        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
11        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
12        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
13        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
14        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
15    compliance.
16        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
17        Section 2-140. State financial support.
18        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
19        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
20                             ARTICLE 95.
21                         HERRIN CIVIC CENTER
22        (70 ILCS 280/1-2)
23        Section 95-1. Short title.  Sec.  1-2.   This  Article  1
24    shall  be  known and may be cited as the Herrin and Jefferson
25    County Civic Center Law of 1997 Act.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
27        (70 ILCS 280/1-3, in part)
28        Section 95-5. Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When used  in  this
29    Article Act:
30        "Authority"  means  the  Herrin  Metropolitan Exposition,
31    Auditorium and Office Building  Authority  or  the  Jefferson
                            -143-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    County   Metropolitan   Exposition,   Auditorium  and  Office
 2    Building Authority, as the case may be.
 3        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 4    the  Herrin  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium and Office
 5    Building Authority or the governing and  administrative  body
 6    of  the  Jefferson County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
 7    and Office Building Authority, as the case may be.
 8        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 9    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
10    of Herrin or of the County of Jefferson, as the case may be.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-4, in part)
13        Section 95-10. Authority created; principal office.  Sec.
14    1-4.   There  is are hereby created a 2 political subdivision
15    subdivisions, body politic politics and municipal corporation
16    corporations by the name names and style styles of the Herrin
17    Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office   Building
18    Authority  and  the Jefferson County Metropolitan Exposition,
19    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Authority  in  the   their
20    respective metropolitan area areas.
21        The   principal   office   of   the  Herrin  Metropolitan
22    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority shall be
23    in the City  of  Herrin  and  the  principal  office  of  the
24    Jefferson  County  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
25    Office  Building  Authority  shall  be  in  the City of Mount
26    Vernon.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
28        (70 ILCS 280/1-14, in part)
29        Section 95-15. Board created. Sec. 1-14.   The  governing
30    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
31    consisting of 7 members and shall  be  known  as  the  Herrin
32    Metropolitan  Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board
                            -144-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    or the Jefferson County Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium
 2    and Office Building Board, as the case may be. The members of
 3    the  Board  shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized
 4    ability and integrity.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 6        (70 ILCS 280/1-15, in part)
 7        Section   95-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  1-15.
 8    Within 60 days after January 1, 1984 (the effective  date  of
 9    Article  1  of Public Act 83-911), this Act becomes effective
10    the Mayor of Herrin or Mount Vernon, as the case may be, with
11    the advice and consent of the Herrin  or  Mount  Vernon  City
12    Council,  shall  appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to
13    be appointed for  a  term  of  one  year,  2  members  to  be
14    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
15    for  terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each
16    is  appointed.   One  of  the  members  appointed  may  be  a
17    representative from the Herrin or Mount Vernon City  Council.
18    At  the  expiration  of the term of any member, his successor
19    shall be appointed by the Mayor of Herrin or Mount Vernon  in
20    a  like  manner.  All successors shall hold office for a term
21    of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an
22    appointment to fill a vacancy.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        Section   95-25.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
25    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
26    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
27        Section 2-3. Purpose.
28        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
29        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
30        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
31    lease of space.
32        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
                            -145-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    domain.
 2        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 3        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 4        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 5    State, or local agency.
 6        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 7        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 8        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
 9    performance.
10        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
11        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
12        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
13    of interest.
14        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
15        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
16        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
17        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
18        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
19        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
20        Section 2-105. Funds.
21        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
22        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
23        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
24        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
25    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
26        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
27        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
28    compliance.
29        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
30        Section 2-140. State financial support.
31        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
32        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
33                            ARTICLE 100.
                            -146-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1              ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
 2        (70 ILCS 270/6-1)
 3        Section  100-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  6-1. This Article 6
 4    shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois International
 5    Convention Center Law of 1997.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/6-2, in part)
 8        Section 100-5. Definitions. Sec. 6-2.  As  used  in  this
 9    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
10        "Authority"  means  the Illinois International Convention
11    Center Authority.
12        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
13    the Illinois International Convention Center Authority.
14        "Metropolitan  area"  means all that territory which lies
15    within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Schaumburg.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/6-3, in part)
18        Section 100-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
19    6-3. There is hereby created a unit of local government known
20    as the Illinois International Convention Center Authority  in
21    the metropolitan area.
22        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
23    Village of Schaumburg.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
25        (70 ILCS 270/6-10)
26        Section 100-15. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 6-10.  The
27    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
28    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
29    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
30        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
                            -147-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 2    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 3    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 4    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 5    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 6    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 7    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
 8    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
 9    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
10    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
11    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
12    received and to be received by the Authority from  any  other
13    source.   Such  bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature
14    at such time or times  not  exceeding  40  years  from  their
15    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
16    may be in such form, may carry such registration  privileges,
17    may  be executed in such manner, may be payable at such place
18    or places, may be made subject to redemption in  such  manner
19    and  upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on
20    the face thereof, may be executed  in  such  manner  and  may
21    contain  such  terms and covenants, all as may be provided in
22    the ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears
23    on  any  bond  ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold
24    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
25    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
26    bonds,  or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto, issued by
27    the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil
28    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
29    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
30    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
31    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
32    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
33    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
34    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
                            -148-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
 2    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
 3    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
 4    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 5        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 6    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
 7    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 8    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
 9    Illinois.
10        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
11    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
12    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
13    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
14    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
15    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
16    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
17        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
18    regulating and operating the facilities; and
19        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
20    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
21    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
22    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
23    secure payment thereof.
24        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
25    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
26    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
27    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
28    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
29    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
30    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
31    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
32    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
33    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
34    created thereby.
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 1        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 2    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
 3    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
 4    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
 5    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
 6    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
 7        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
 8    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 9    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
10    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
11    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
12    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
13    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
14    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
15    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
16    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
17    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
18    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
19    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
20    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
21    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
22    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
23    advertisement.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        (70 ILCS 270/6-11)
26        Section  100-20.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
27    6-11.   Under  no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
28    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
29    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
30    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
31    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
32    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
33    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
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 1    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
 2    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/6-12)
 5        Section  100-25.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec. 6-12.  The
 6    State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated  towns
 7    and  other  units  of local government and public bodies, and
 8    public officers of any thereof; , all banks,  bankers,  trust
 9    companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan
10    associations,  savings  and  loan  associations,   investment
11    companies   and   other  persons  carrying  on  an  insurance
12    business;  and  all  executors,  administrators,   guardians,
13    trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking
14    funds,  moneys  or  other  funds  belonging to them or within
15    their control in any bonds issued pursuant  to  this  Article
16    Act.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/6-13)
19        Section 100-30. Bonds other than revenue bonds; election.
20    Sec. 6-13. No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant
21    to  Section  100-15  6-10,  shall  be issued by the Authority
22    until the proposition to issue the same has been submitted to
23    and approved by a majority of the voters of said metropolitan
24    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
25    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
26    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
27    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
28    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
29    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
30    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
31    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
32    -------------------------------------------------------------
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 1        Shall bonds of the Illinois
 2    International Convention Center          YES
 3    Authority to the amount of......     ------------------------
 4    Dollars ($    ) be issued for the        NO
 5    purpose of....?
 6    -------------------------------------------------------------
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/6-14)
 9        Section  100-35.  Tax.  Sec.  6-14.  If a majority of the
10    voters of said metropolitan  area  approve  the  issuance  of
11    bonds  as  provided  in  Section 100-30 6-13 of this Act, the
12    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
13    sufficient to pay  for  the  annual  principal  and  interest
14    charges on such bonds.
15        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
16    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
17    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
18    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
19    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
20    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
21    ordinance  shall be filed with the County Clerk no later than
22    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
23    County  Clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
24    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
25    rate  of  .0005%  of  the full fair cash value of the taxable
26    property in the metropolitan area, as equalized  or  assessed
27    by the Department of Revenue.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/6-15, in part)
30        Section  100-40.  Board created. Sec. 6-15. The governing
31    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
32    consisting  of  9  members and shall be known as the Illinois
                            -152-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    International Convention Center Board.  The  members  of  the
 2    board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
 3    and integrity.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/6-16, in part)
 6        Section  100-45.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  6-16.
 7    Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the  effective  date
 8    of  Article  6  of  Public  Act  83-1456)  this  Act  becomes
 9    effective,  the  Village  President  of  Schaumburg, with the
10    advice  and  consent  of  the  Schaumburg  Village  Board  of
11    Trustees, shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members  to
12    be appointed for terms of one year, 2 members to be appointed
13    for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms
14    of  3  years,  such  terms  commencing  on  the  date each is
15    appointed.  Within 60 days  after  September  11,  1990  (the
16    effective  date  of  Article  4  of  Public Act 86-1414) this
17    amendatory  Act  of  1990  becomes  effective,  the   Village
18    President  of  Schaumburg, with the advice and consent of the
19    Schaumburg  Village  Board  of  Trustees,  shall  appoint   2
20    additional  members  of the Board, one member to be appointed
21    for a term of 2 years and one member to be  appointed  for  a
22    term  of  3  years,  the terms commencing on the date each is
23    appointed.   One  of  the  members   appointed   may   be   a
24    representative from the Schaumburg Village Board of Trustees.
25    At  the  expiration  of the term of any member, his successor
26    shall be appointed by the Village President of Schaumburg  in
27    a like manner. All successors shall hold office for a term of
28    3  years  from  the date of appointment, except in case of an
29    appointment to fill a vacancy.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/6-27)
32        Section 100-50.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
                            -153-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    6-27.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
 2    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 3    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
 4    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
 5    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 6    for  distribution  to  persons interested upon request, and a
 7    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 8    Village President of Schaumburg.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        Section   100-55.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
11    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
12    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
13        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
14        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
15        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
16        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
17        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
18        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
19        Section  2-36.  Acquisition  of  property  from person or
20    governmental agency.
21        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
22        Section 2-45. Insurance.
23        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
24    of interest.
25        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
26        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
27        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
28        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
29        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
30        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
31    bank or savings and loan association.
32        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
33    Investment Act.
                            -154-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 2        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 3        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 4    and penalties.
 5        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 6    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
 7        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 8        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 9        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
10        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
11                            ARTICLE 105.
12                       ILLINOIS-MICHIGAN CANAL
13               NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR CIVIC CENTER
14        (70 ILCS 285/1)
15        Section  105-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  1. This Article Act
16    shall be known and may  be  cited  as  the  Illinois-Michigan
17    "Illinois-Michigan  Canal  National  Heritage  Corridor Civic
18    Center Authority Law of 1997 Act".
19    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
20        (70 ILCS 285/2, in part)
21        Section 105-5. Definitions. Sec. 2.  When  used  in  this
22    Article: Act
23        "Authority"  means  the  Illinois-Michigan Canal National
24    Heritage Corridor Civic Center Authority.
25        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
26    the  Illinois-Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic
27    Center Authority.
28        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
29    of Illinois lying within the municipalities of Lyons, McCook,
30    Hodgins,  Countryside,  Indianhead  Park,   Willow   Springs,
31    Justice, Bridgeview, Bedford Park, Summit and Lemont, and all
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 1    the incorporated area lying within the Village of Burr Ridge,
 2    all  the  unincorporated  area  lying  within Cook and DuPage
 3    County, which is bounded on the North by the  north  line  of
 4    the Des Plaines River, on the west by a line 10,000 feet west
 5    of  the  center  line of Illinois Rt. 83, on the south by the
 6    north line  of  the  Sanitary  &  Ship  Canal,  and  all  the
 7    unincorporated area lying within Cook and DuPage County which
 8    is bounded on the northwest by the north line of the Sanitary
 9    Drainage  &  Ship  Canal,  on  the  South  by the Calumet Sag
10    Channel, and on the East by the center line of  Illinois  Rt.
11    83,  and  all  the  area  not lying within a city, village or
12    incorporated town lying  within  Lemont   Township  which  is
13    located north of a line commencing at the intersection of the
14    east  line  of  Lemont  Township  and  McCarthy  Road  (123rd
15    Street),  thence  westerly until the intersection of McCarthy
16    Road  and  Archer  Avenue,  thence  southwesterly  until  the
17    intersection  of  Archer  Avenue  and  127th  Street,  thence
18    westerly to the west line of Lemont  Township,  and  all  the
19    unincorporated  municipal area lying within Community College
20    District No. 524, located in Lyons and Palos Townships, lying
21    north  of  a  line  commencing  at  a  point  which  is   the
22    intersection  lines  of Harlem Avenue and Archer Road, thence
23    southwesterly along the center line of  Archer  Road  to  the
24    center  line of 96th Avenue (LaGrange Road), thence southerly
25    along said center line of 96th Avenue to the center  line  of
26    McCarthy  Road  (123rd  Street),  thence  westerly  along the
27    center line of McCarthy  Road  to  the  west  line  of  Palos
28    Township.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
30        (70 ILCS 285/3, in part)
31        Section 105-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
32    3.  There  is  hereby  created  a political subdivision, body
33    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
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 1    Illinois-Michigan  Canal  National  Heritage  Corridor  Civic
 2    Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
 3        The   principal   office   of   the  Authority  shall  be
 4    temporarily in the Village of Summit.
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
 6        (70 ILCS 285/4)
 7        Section 105-15. Duties. Sec. 4. It shall be the  duty  of
 8    the  Authority  to  promote  the  Illinois-Michigan Canal and
 9    those capital projects which are in support of the  operation
10    of  the  Illinois-Michigan  Canal  National  Corridor  and to
11    operate and maintain boat ramps,  nature  paths,  campgrounds
12    and  other  recreational facilities in the metropolitan area.
13    The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary  to
14    perform such duties, except the power of eminent domain.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
16        (70 ILCS 285/5)
17        Section  105-20. Rights and powers. Sec. 5. The Authority
18    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
19        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
20    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
21    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate, equip and maintain land and
22    buildings,  including  sites  for  boat  ramps,  campgrounds,
23    nature paths and other recreational  and  parking  areas  and
24    facilities  therefor  located  within  the metropolitan area.
25    Nothing in this Section  shall  be  construed  to  grant  the
26    Authority the power of eminent domain.
27        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
28    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
29        (c)  To plan for such facilities and to allow the use  of
30    such  facilities  whether  conducted by the Authority or some
31    other person or governmental agency.
32        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
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 1    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
 2    parking areas and facilities, grounds and buildings  held  by
 3    the Authority. The charges collected may be made available to
 4    defray  the  reasonable  expenses of the Authority and to pay
 5    the principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by  the
 6    Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 8        (70 ILCS 285/10)
 9        Section   105-25.  Borrowing;  revenue  bonds.  Sec.  10.
10    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
11    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
12    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
13        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
14    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
15    Authority may, pursuant to ordinance adopted  by  the  Board,
16    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
17    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
18    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
19    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
20    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
21    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
22    revenues   or  income  to  be  derived  from  the  authorized
23    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
24    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
25    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
26    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
27    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates as provided in
28    Section 2 of the Bond Authorization Act "AN ACT to  authorize
29    public  corporations  to  issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of
30    indebtedness   and   tax  anticipation  warrants  subject  to
31    interest rate limitations set forth  therein",  approved  May
32    26,  1970,  as now or hereafter amended, may be in such form,
33    may carry such registration privileges, may  be  executed  in
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 1    such  manner,  may be payable at such place or places, may be
 2    made subject to redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such
 3    terms,  with  or  without  premium  as  is stated on the face
 4    thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain  such
 5    terms   and  covenants,  all  as  may  be  provided  in  said
 6    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
 7    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to hold  office,;
 8    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
 9    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
10    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
11    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
12    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
13    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
14    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
15    interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority and any of its
16    officers, agents or employees to perform any duties  required
17    to  be  performed  for the benefit of the holders of any such
18    bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the  ordinance
19    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
20    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
21    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
22        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
23    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
24    that  it is nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
25    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
26    Illinois.
27        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
28    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
29    shall determine, except that if issued to  bear  interest  at
30    the  maximum  rate  permitted by law, the bonds shall be sold
31    for not less than par and accrued interest.
32        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
33    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
34    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
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 1    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 2    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 3    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 4    revenues of the Authority to pay:
 5        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
 6    operating such facilities; and
 7        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 8    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 9    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
10    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
11    secure payment thereof.
12        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
13    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
14    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
15    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
16    revenue income to be derived from the recreational activities
17    and  other  revenue,  if  any,  the Authority may execute and
18    deliver a trust agreement or  agreements;  provided  that  no
19    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
20    created thereby.
21        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
22    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
23    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
24    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
25    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
26    instituted.
27        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
28    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
29    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
30    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
31    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
32    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
33    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
34    newspaper  or financial publication in the United States. All
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 1    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
 2    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
 3    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
 4    right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for  bids  in  the
 5    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
 6    no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less than
 7    par value, without further advertising, within 60 days  after
 8    the   bids   are   required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
 9    advertisement.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
11        (70 ILCS 285/13, in part)
12        Section 105-30. Board created. Sec. 13. The governing and
13    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
14    consisting  of  12  members  and  shall  be  known   as   the
15    Illinois-Michigan  Canal  National  Heritage  Corridor  Civic
16    Center  Board.  The members of the board shall be individuals
17    of generally recognized ability and integrity.
18    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
19        (70 ILCS 285/14, in part)
20        Section 105-35. Board members appointed. Sec. 14.  Within
21    60 days after July 1, 1984 (the effective date of Public  Act
22    83-893),  this  Act  becomes  effective  the  Mayor  of  each
23    municipality  within  the  metropolitan area, with the advice
24    and consent of the governing body thereof, shall appoint  one
25    member  of  the  board  for  a  term  of 4 years,  such terms
26    commencing on the date  each  is  appointed.  The  additional
27    member authorized by Public Act 85-791 this amendatory Act of
28    1987  shall  be  appointed  by  the Village President of Burr
29    Ridge within 60 days after January  1,  1988  (the  effective
30    date  of  Public  Act  85-791)  the  effective  date  of this
31    amendatory Act of 1987. At the expiration of the term of  any
32    member,  his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of the
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 1    appropriate municipality in like manner. All successors shall
 2    hold  office  for  a  term  of  4  years  from  the  date  of
 3    appointment, except in case  of  an  appointment  to  fill  a
 4    vacancy.
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
 6        (70 ILCS 285/16)
 7        Section  105-38.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 16.  As
 8    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 9    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
10    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
11    its  own  number,  select a location for its principal office
12    and adopt bylaws and regulations to govern  its  proceedings.
13    The  initial  chairman and his successors shall be elected by
14    the Board from time to time for the term of his office  as  a
15    member of the Board.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
17        (70 ILCS 285/17, in part)
18        Section  105-40.  Quorum;  action  by  vote  of  7  Board
19    members.  Sec.  17.  Board.  A majority of the members of the
20    Board shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  the  transaction  of
21    business.  All  action  of the Board shall be by ordinance or
22    resolution and the affirmative vote of  at  least  7  members
23    shall  be  necessary  for  the  adoption  of any ordinance or
24    resolution.
25    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
26        (70 ILCS 285/23)
27        Section  105-45.  Contracts;  bidding.  Sec.   23.    All
28    contracts  for  sale  of  property  of the value of more than
29    $2500 or for a concession in or lease of property,  including
30    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
31    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
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 1    advertising  for  bids.  All   construction   contracts   and
 2    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
 3    when the expense thereof will exceed $2500, shall be  let  to
 4    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
 5    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 6    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 7    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 8    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 9    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
10    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
11    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
12    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
13    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
14    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
15        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
16    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
17    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
18    insure the best interests of the public.
19        Competitive bidding is not required for the lease of real
20    estate  or  buildings  owned  or controlled by the Authority.
21    The Board is empowered to offer such leases upon  such  terms
22    as it deems advisable.
23        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
24    Board may take in account the past record  of  dealings  with
25    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
26    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
27    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
28    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
29    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
30    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
31    authorized or approved by a vote  of  at  least  4/5  of  the
32    members  of  the Board, and unless such action is accompanied
33    by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not
34    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
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 1    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
 2    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
 3    inspection.
 4        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 5    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 6    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 7    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 8    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 9    materials, supplies or equipment.
10        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
11    readvertise for bids. If  after  any  such  advertisement  no
12    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
13    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
14    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
15    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
16    received pursuant to advertisement.
17        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
18    effect the provisions of this Section.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
20        Section  105-50.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
21    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
22    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
23        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
24        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
27        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
28    State, or local agency.
29        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
30        Section 2-45. Insurance.
31        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
32        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
33        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
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 1    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 2    interest.
 3        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 4        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 5        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 6        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
 7        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 8        Section 2-105. Funds.
 9        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
10        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
11        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
12    and penalties.
13        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
14        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
15        Section 2-140. State financial support.
16        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
17        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
18                            ARTICLE 110.
19                    ILLINOIS VALLEY CIVIC CENTER
20        (70 ILCS 325/6-2)
21        Section 110-1. Short title. Sec. 6-2. This Article  shall
22    be known and may be cited as the Illinois Valley Civic Center
23    Law of 1997.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/6-3, in part)
26        Section  110-5.  Definitions. Sec. 6-3. When used in this
27    Article:
28        "Authority"  means  the  Illinois  Valley  Civic   Center
29    Authority.
30        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
31    the Illinois Valley Civic Center Authority.
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 1        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 2    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
 3    Cities  of  LaSalle,  Oglesby,  Peru and Spring Valley in the
 4    County of LaSalle.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/6-4, in part)
 7        Section 110-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 8    6-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
 9    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
10    the  Illinois  Valley   Civic   Center   Authority   in   the
11    metropolitan area.
12        The  principal  office  of  the  Authority  shall  be  as
13    determined  by  the  Mayors  of    LaSalle, Oglesby, Peru and
14    Spring Valley.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/6-14, in part)
17        Section 110-15. Board created. Sec. 6-14.  The  governing
18    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
19    consisting of 9 members and shall be known  as  the  Illinois
20    Valley  Civic  Center  Authority  Board.   The members of the
21    Board shall be individuals of  generally  recognized  ability
22    and integrity.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/6-15, in part)
25        Section  110-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  6-15.
26    Within  60  days after September 11, 1989 (the effective date
27    of Article 6 of  Public  Act  86-907)  this  Article  becomes
28    effective, the Mayors of the Cities of LaSalle, Oglesby, Peru
29    and  Spring  Valley,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of the
30    respective City Councils, shall appoint 1 member each of  the
31    Board  for initial terms expiring June 1, 1990; 1 member each
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 1    for initial terms expiring June 1, 1991.  The  successors  of
 2    the  initial  members shall be appointed in like manner for 3
 3    year terms from the date of appointment, except in case of an
 4    appointment to fill a vacancy.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/6-16, in part)
 7        Section 110-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 6-16.  The
 8    Mayors  of  the  Cities  of LaSalle, Oglesby, Peru and Spring
 9    Valley, with the advice and consent of  the  respective  City
10    Councils, may remove any member of the Board appointed by him
11    or   her,  in  case  of  incompetency,  neglect  of  duty  or
12    malfeasance in  office,  after  service  on  the  member,  by
13    registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of a
14    copy  of  the  written  charges  against  him  or  her and an
15    opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by  counsel  in
16    his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days notice.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/6-26)
19        Section  110-30.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
20    6-26. As soon after the end of each fiscal  year  as  may  be
21    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
22    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
23    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
24    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
25    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
26    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the County Clerk and the
27    Mayors of the Cities of LaSalle,  Oglesby,  Peru  and  Spring
28    Valley.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
30        Section   110-35.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
31    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
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 1    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 2        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 3        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 4        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 5        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 6    buildings; lease of space.
 7        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 8    domain.
 9        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
10        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
11        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
12    State, or local agency.
13        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
14        Section 2-45. Insurance.
15        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
16    performance.
17        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
18        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
19        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
20    of interest.
21        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
22        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
24        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
25        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
26        Section 2-105. Funds.
27        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
28        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
29        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
30        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
31    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
32        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
33        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
34    compliance.
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 1        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 2        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 3        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 4                            ARTICLE 115.
 5                     JASPER COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
 6        (70 ILCS 220/4-2)
 7        Section 115-1. Short title. Sec. 4-2.  This Article shall
 8    be known and may be cited as the Jasper County  Civic  Center
 9    Law of 1997.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/4-3, in part)
12        Section  115-5.  Definitions. Sec. 4-3. When used in this
13    Article:
14        "Authority"  means  the  Jasper   County   Civic   Center
15    Authority.
16        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
17    the Jasper County Civic Center Authority.
18        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
19    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
20    county of Jasper.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/4-4, in part)
23        Section 115-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
24    4-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
25    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
26    the  Jasper County Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan
27    area.
28        The principal office of the Authority shall be in  Jasper
29    County.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -169-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/4-11)
 2        Section  115-13.  Borrowing;  revenue  bonds.  Sec. 4-11.
 3    The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for
 4    the purpose of carrying out and  performing  its  duties  and
 5    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
 6        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 7    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 8    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 9    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
10    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
11    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
12    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
13    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
14    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
15    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
16    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
17    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
18    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
19    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
20    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
21    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
22    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
23    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
24    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
25    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
26    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
27    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
28    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
29    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
30    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
31    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
32    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
33    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
34    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
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 1    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
 2    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
 3    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
 4    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
 5    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
 6    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
 7    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
 8    interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority and any of its
 9    officers, agents or employees to perform any duties  required
10    to  be  performed  for the benefit of the holders of any such
11    bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the  ordinance
12    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
13    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
14    action  in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
15        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
16    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
17    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
18    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
19        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
20    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
21    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
22    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
23    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
24    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
25    revenues of the Authority to pay:
26        (a) The  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
27    operating the said facilities; and
28        (b) The bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
29    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
30    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
31    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
32    secure payment thereof.
33        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
34    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
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 1    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 2    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
 3    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
 4    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sport  activities,
 5    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
 6    rentals, and from other revenue, if any,  the  Authority  may
 7    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
 8    that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the Authority
 9    shall be created thereby.
10        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
11    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
12    proceedings in the circuit court of Jasper County  to  compel
13    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
14    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
15    instituted.
16        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
17    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
18    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
19    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
20    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
21    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
22    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
23    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
24    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
25    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
26    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
27    shall  have  the right to reject all bids and readvertise for
28    bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement.
29    However, if no bids are received such bonds may  be  sold  at
30    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
31    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
32    any advertisement.
33    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/4-14, in part)
 2        Section  115-15.  Board created. Sec. 4-14. The governing
 3    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
 4    consisting  of  9  members  and  shall be known as the Jasper
 5    County Civic Center Authority  Board.   The  members  of  the
 6    board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
 7    and integrity.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/4-15, in part)
10        Section  115-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  4-15.
11    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
12    Article  4  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
13    effective: the chairman of the county board of Jasper County,
14    with the advice and consent of the  county  board  of  Jasper
15    County shall appoint 3 members of the Board for initial terms
16    expiring  July  1, 1986; 3 members for initial terms expiring
17    July 1, 1987; and 3 members for initial terms  expiring  July
18    1,  1988.   The  successors  of  the initial members shall be
19    appointed in like manner for 3 year terms from  the  date  of
20    appointment,  except  in  case  of  an  appointment to fill a
21    vacancy.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/4-16, in part)
24        Section 115-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 4-16.  The
25    appointing officer, with the advice and consent of the county
26    board,  may  remove any member of the Board appointed by him,
27    in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or  malfeasance  in
28    office,  after  service  on  him, by registered United States
29    mail, return requested, of a  copy  of  the  written  charges
30    against him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
31    or  by counsel in his own defense upon not less than 10 days'
32    notice.
                            -173-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/4-25, in part)
 3        Section  115-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
 4    compliance.  Sec. 4-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
 5    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
 6    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the circuit court of
 7    Jasper County in which the metropolitan area  is  located  to
 8    compel  compliance  with  the  provisions of this Article Act
 9    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        Section  115-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
12    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
13    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
14        Section 2-3. Purpose.
15        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
16        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
17        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
18    buildings; lease of space.
19        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
20    domain.
21        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
22        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
23    State, or local agency.
24        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
25        Section 2-45. Insurance.
26        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
27        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
28        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
29    of interest.
30        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
31        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
32        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
                            -174-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
 2        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 3        Section 2-105. Funds.
 4        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 5        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 6        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
 7        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 8    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
 9        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
10        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
11        Section 2-140. State financial support.
12        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
13        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
14                            ARTICLE 120.
15                    JEFFERSON COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
16        (70 ILCS 280/1-2)
17        Section  120-1.  Short  title.  Sec. 1-2.  This Article 1
18    shall be known and may be cited as the Herrin  and  Jefferson
19    County Civic Center Law of 1997 Act.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
21        (70 ILCS 280/1-3, in part)
22        Section  120-5.  Definitions. Sec. 1-3. When used in this
23    Article Act:
24        "Authority" means  the  Herrin  Metropolitan  Exposition,
25    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Authority or the Jefferson
26    County  Metropolitan  Exposition,   Auditorium   and   Office
27    Building Authority, as the case may be.
28        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
29    the Herrin Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office
30    Building  Authority  or the governing and administrative body
31    of the Jefferson County Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium
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 1    and Office Building Authority, as the case may be.
 2        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 3    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 4    of Herrin or of the County of Jefferson, as the case may be.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 6        (70 ILCS 280/1-4, in part)
 7        Section 120-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 8    1-4.  There  is  are hereby created a 2 political subdivision
 9    subdivisions, body politic politics and municipal corporation
10    corporations by the name names and style styles of the Herrin
11    Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office   Building
12    Authority  and  the Jefferson County Metropolitan Exposition,
13    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Authority  in  the   their
14    respective  metropolitan  area areas. The principal office of
15    the Herrin Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office
16    Building  Authority  shall  be  in the City of Herrin and the
17    principal  office  of  the  Jefferson   County   Metropolitan
18    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority shall be
19    in the City of Mount Vernon.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
21        (70 ILCS 280/1-14, in part)
22        Section  120-15.  Board created. Sec. 1-14. The governing
23    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
24    consisting  of  7  members  and  shall be known as the Herrin
25    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building  Board
26    or  the  Jefferson County Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
27    and Office Building Board, as the case may be. The members of
28    the  board  shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized
29    ability and integrity.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
31        (70 ILCS 280/1-15, in part)
                            -176-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  120-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  1-15.
 2    Within 60 days after January 1, 1984 (the effective  date  of
 3    Article  1 of Public Act 83-911),  this Act becomes effective
 4    the Mayor of Herrin or Mount Vernon, as the case may be, with
 5    the advice and consent of the Herrin  or  Mount  Vernon  City
 6    Council,  shall  appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to
 7    be appointed for  a  term  of  one  year,  2  members  to  be
 8    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
 9    for  terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each
10    is  appointed.   One  of  the  members  appointed  may  be  a
11    representative from the Herrin or Mount Vernon City  Council.
12    At  the  expiration  of the term of any member, his successor
13    shall be appointed by the Mayor of Herrin or Mount Vernon  in
14    a  like  manner.  All successors shall hold office for a term
15    of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in case of an
16    appointment to fill a vacancy.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
18        Section  120-25.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
19    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
20    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
21        Section 2-3. Purpose.
22        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
23        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
24        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
25    lease of space.
26        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
27    domain.
28        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
29        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
30        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
31    State, or local agency.
32        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
33        Section 2-45. Insurance.
                            -177-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 2    performance.
 3        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 4        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 5        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 6    of interest.
 7        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 8        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 9        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
10        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
11        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
12        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
13        Section 2-105. Funds.
14        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
15        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
16        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
17        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
18    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
19        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
20        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
21    compliance.
22        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
23        Section 2-140. State financial support.
24        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
25        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
26                            ARTICLE 125.
27                   JO DAVIESS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
28        (70 ILCS 220/6-1)
29        Section 125-1. Short title. Sec. 6-1. This Article  shall
30    be  known  and  may  be  cited as the Jo Daviess County Civic
31    Center Law of 1997.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -178-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/6-2, in part)
 2        Section 125-5. Definitions. Sec. 6-2.  When used in  this
 3    Article:
 4        "Authority"  means  the  Jo  Daviess  County Civic Center
 5    Authority.
 6        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 7    the Jo Daviess County Civic Center Authority.
 8        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 9    of Illinois lying within Jo Daviess County.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/6-3, in part)
12        Section 125-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
13    6-3.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
14    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
15    the   Jo   Daviess  County  Civic  Center  Authority  in  the
16    metropolitan area.
17        The principal office of the  Authority  shall  be  in  Jo
18    Daviess County.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/6-5)
21        Section   125-15.   Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  6-5.  The
22    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
23        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
24    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
25    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
26    expositions  grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic
27    auditoriums, and office and county buildings, including sites
28    and parking areas and facilities therefor located within  the
29    metropolitan area.
30        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
31    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
32        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
                            -179-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
 2    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 3    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 4    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
 5    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 6    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
 7        (d)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 8    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
 9    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
10    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
11    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
12        (e)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
13    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
14    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
15    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
16    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
17    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
18    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
19    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/6-10)
22        Section 125-20. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 6-10.  The
23    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
24    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
25    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
26        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
27    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
28    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
29    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
30    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
31    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
32    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
33    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
                            -180-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
 2    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 3    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 4    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
 5    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
 6    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
 7    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
 8    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
 9    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
10    amended at the time of the making of the contract, may be  in
11    such  form,  may  carry  such registration privileges, may be
12    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
13    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
14    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
15    face  thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain
16    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
17    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
18    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
19    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
20    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
21    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
22    Authority may bring  mandamus,  injunction,  or  other  civil
23    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
24    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
25    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
26    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
27    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
28    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
29    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
30    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
31    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
32    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
33    conflict  with  any action in conflict with any such contract
34    or covenant.
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 1        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 2    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 3    that it is nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall be  negotiable
 4    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
 5    Illinois.
 6        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
 7    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
 8    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
 9    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
10    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
11    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
12    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
13    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
14    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
15    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
16    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
17    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
18    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
19    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
20    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
21        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
22    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
23    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
24    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
25    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
26    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
27    revenues of the Authority to pay:
28        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
29    operating the said facilities; and
30        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
31    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
32    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
33    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
34    secure payment thereof.
                            -182-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 2    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
 3    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
 4    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
 5    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 6    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
 7    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
 8    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
 9    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
10    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
11    created thereby.
12        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
13    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
14    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
15    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
16    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
17    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
18        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
19    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
20    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
21    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
22    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
23    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
24    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
25    newspaper  or financial publication in the United States. All
26    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
27    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
28    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
29    right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for  bids  in  the
30    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
31    no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less than
32    par value, without further advertising, within 60 days  after
33    the   bids   are   required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
34    advertisement.
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 1        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
 2    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
 3    effective date of this amendatory Act  of  1989,  it  is  and
 4    always  has  been  the  intention of the General Assembly (i)
 5    that  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts  are  and  always  have   been
 6    supplementary   grants  of  power  to  issue  instruments  in
 7    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
 8    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
 9    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
10    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
11    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
12    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
13    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
14    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
15    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
16    Acts.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/6-11)
19        Section  125-22.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
20    6-11.   Under  no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
21    Authority  under  Section  125-20  6-10  be  or   become   an
22    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
23    other  political  subdivision  of  or municipality within the
24    State, nor shall any such bond or obligation be or become  an
25    indebtedness  of  the  Authority  within  the  purview of any
26    constitutional limitation  or  provision,  and  it  shall  be
27    plainly  stated  on  the  face  of each bond that it does not
28    constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is  payable
29    solely from the revenues or income as aforesaid.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/6-13)
32        Section 125-25. Bonds other than revenue bonds; election.
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 1    Sec. 6-13. No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant
 2    to  Section 125-20 10, shall be issued by the Authority until
 3    the proposition to issue the same has been submitted  to  and
 4    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
 5    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
 6    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
 7    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
 8    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
 9    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
10    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
11    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
12    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
13    -------------------------------------------------------------
14        Shall bonds of the "Jo Daviess
15    County Civic Center Authority"          YES
16    to the amount of.... Dollars        -------------------------
17    ($    ) be issued for the purpose       NO
18    of....?
19    -------------------------------------------------------------
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/6-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5014)
22        Section  125-30.  Tax.  Sec.  6-14.  If a majority of the
23    voters of said metropolitan  area  approve  the  issuance  of
24    bonds as provided in Section 125-25 6-13 of this Article, the
25    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
26    sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest
27    charges on such bonds.
28        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
29    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
30    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
31    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
32    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
33    the   metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
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 1    ordinance shall be filed with the County Clerk no later  than
 2    the  3rd  Tuesday  in  September  in each year. Thereupon the
 3    County Clerk shall extend such tax;  provided  the  aggregate
 4    amount  of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed the
 5    rate of .0005% of the full fair cash value, as  equalized  or
 6    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/6-15, in part)
 9        Section  125-35.  Board created. Sec. 6-15. The governing
10    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
11    consisting  of 9 members and shall be known as the Jo Daviess
12    County Civic Center Board.  The members of the board shall be
13    individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/6-16, in part)
16        Section  125-40.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  6-16.
17    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
18    Article  6  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
19    effective the Jo Daviess County Board shall appoint 9 members
20    of the Jo Daviess County  Civic  Center  Board  Authority,  3
21    members  to be appointed for terms of 1 year, 3 members to be
22    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
23    for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date  each
24    is  appointed.  At  the expiration of the term of any member,
25    his successor shall be appointed by  the  Jo  Daviess  County
26    Board  in like manner. All successors shall hold office for a
27    term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in  case
28    of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/6-28)
31        Section  125-45.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
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 1    6-28.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
 2    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 3    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 4    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
 5    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 6    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
 7    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the County Clerk and the
 8    County Board of Jo Daviess County.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        Section  125-50.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
11    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
12    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
13        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
14        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
15        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
16    lease of space.
17        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
18        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
19    State, or local agency.
20        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
21        Section 2-45. Insurance.
22        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
23        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
24    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
25    interest.
26        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
27        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
28        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
29        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
30        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
31        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
32    bank or savings and loan association.
33        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
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 1    Investment Act.
 2        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 4        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
 5    and penalties.
 6        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 7    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
 8        Section 2-130.  Bids and advertisements.
 9        Section 2-140. State financial support.
10        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
11        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
12                            ARTICLE 130.
13                    KATHERINE DUNHAM METROPOLITAN
14                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
15        (70 ILCS 220/9-2)
16        Section 130-1. Short title. Sec. 9-2.  This Article shall
17    be  known  and  may  be  cited  as   the   Katherine   Dunham
18    Metropolitan  Exposition and Auditorium Authority Law of 1997
19    Act.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/9-3, in part)
22        Section 130-5. Definitions. Sec. 9-3.  When used in  this
23    Article:
24        "Authority"   means  the  Katherine  Dunham  Metropolitan
25    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
26        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
27    the  Katherine Dunham Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and
28    Office Building Authority.
29        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
30    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
31    of East St. Louis.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/9-4, in part)
 3        Section 130-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 4    9-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
 5    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
 6    Katherine  Dunham  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
 7    Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
 8        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 9    City of East St. Louis.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/9-14, in part)
12        Section  130-15.  Board created. Sec. 9-14. The governing
13    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
14    consisting  of  7 members and shall be known as the Katherine
15    Dunham Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building
16    Board. The members of  the  board  shall  be  individuals  of
17    generally recognized ability and integrity.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/9-15, in part)
20        Section  130-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  9-15.
21    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
22    Article  9  of Public Act 84-245), this Act becomes effective
23    the Mayor of East St. Louis  with the advice and  consent  of
24    the  East  St.  Louis City Council shall appoint 7 members of
25    the Board, 2 members to be appointed for a term of one  year,
26    2 members to be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members
27    to  be  appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing
28    on the date each is appointed.  One of the members  appointed
29    may be a representative from the East St. Louis City Council.
30    At  the  expiration  of the term of any member, his successor
31    shall be appointed by the Mayor of East St. Louis in  a  like
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 1    manner.   All  successors  shall  hold office for a term of 3
 2    years from the date of appointment,  except  in  case  of  an
 3    appointment to fill a vacancy.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/9-25, in part)
 6        Section   130-25.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
 7    compliance. Sec. 9-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
 8    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
 9    Article may bring a civil action in the circuit court in  St.
10    Clair County to compel compliance with the provisions of this
11    Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        Section   130-30.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
14    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
15    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
16        Section 2-3. Purpose.
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
18        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
19        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
20    lease of space.
21        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
22    domain.
23        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
24        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
25    State, or local agency.
26        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
27        Section 2-45. Insurance.
28        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
29    performance.
30        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
31        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
32        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
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 1    of interest.
 2        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 3        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 4        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 5        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 6        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
 7        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 8        Section 2-105. Funds.
 9        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
10        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
11        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
12        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
13    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
14        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
15        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
16        Section 2-140. State financial support.
17        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
18        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
19                            ARTICLE 135.
20                      LAKE COUNTY METROPOLITAN
21                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
22        (70 ILCS 290/2)
23        Section 135-1. Short title.  Sec.  2.  This  Article  Act
24    shall  be  known and may be cited as the Lake County and Will
25    County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium  Authority  Law
26    of 1997 Act.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 290/3, in part)
29        Section  135-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3. When used in this
30    Article Act:
31        "Authority" means the Lake County Metropolitan Exposition
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 1    and Auditorium Authority  or  the  Will  County  Metropolitan
 2    Exposition and Auditorium Authority, as the case may be.
 3        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
 4    the  Lake  County  Metropolitan  Exposition  and   Auditorium
 5    Authority  or  the  governing  and administrative body of the
 6    Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority,
 7    as the case may be.
 8        "Governor" means the Governor of the State of Illinois.
 9        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
10    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
11    County of Lake, except that area within the City of Waukegan,
12    or of the County of Will, as the case may be.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/4, in part)
15        Section 135-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
16    4. There is hereby created a unit 2 units of local government
17    known   as   the  Lake  County  Metropolitan  Exposition  and
18    Auditorium  Authority  and  the  Will   County   Metropolitan
19    Exposition  and  Auditorium Authority in the their respective
20    metropolitan area areas.
21        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
22    County of Lake or the County of Will, as the case may be.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-1441.)
24        (70 ILCS 290/5)
25        Section  135-15.  Duties. Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of
26    the Authority to promote, operate  and  maintain  expositions
27    and  conventions  from  time to time in the metropolitan area
28    and in connection therewith to arrange, finance and  maintain
29    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
30    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
31    auditoriums  and exposition buildings for such purposes.  The
32    Authority is granted  all  rights  and  powers  necessary  to
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 1    perform such duties.
 2    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 3        (70 ILCS 290/6)
 4        Section  135-20. Rights and powers. Sec. 6. The Authority
 5    shall have the following rights and powers:
 6        (a)  To purchase, own, construct, lease as lessee  or  in
 7    any  other way acquire, improve, extend, repair, reconstruct,
 8    regulate, operate, equip and maintain  fair  and  expositions
 9    grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic auditoriums,
10    including  sites  and  parking  areas and facilities therefor
11    located within the metropolitan area and office buildings, if
12    such buildings are acquired as part of  the  main  auditorium
13    complex;
14        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
15    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
16    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
17    and scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow
18    the use of such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for  the
19    holding   of   fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and  events  whether
20    conducted  by  the  Authority  or  some   other   person   or
21    governmental agency;
22        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
23    sites for such grounds, centers and auditoriums, and  parking
24    areas  and facilities in the manner provided for the exercise
25    of the right of eminent domain under Article VII of the  Code
26    of Civil Procedure, as amended;
27        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
28    nondiscriminatory charges for the use of such  parking  areas
29    and   facilities,   grounds,   centers  and  auditoriums  and
30    admission  charges  to  fairs,  shows,  exhibits  and  events
31    sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges  collected
32    may  be  made  available to defray the reasonable expenses of
33    the Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest on
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 1    any bonds issued by the Authority;
 2        (e)  To enter into contracts treating any manner with the
 3    objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
 5        (70 ILCS 290/9)
 6        Section 135-25. Federal money.  Sec.  9.   The  Authority
 7    shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, loans or
 8    appropriations  from  the federal government or any agency or
 9    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
10    the Authority and  to  enter  into  any  agreement  with  the
11    federal  government  in  relation  to  such  grants, loans or
12    appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/11)
15        Section 135-30. Borrowing; revenue bonds.  Sec.  11.  The
16    Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for
17    the  purpose  of  carrying  out and performing its duties and
18    exercising its rights and powers under this Article Act.
19        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
20    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
21    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
22    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
23    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
24    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
25    of   its  interest  bearing  revenue  bonds  or  its  general
26    obligation  bonds  at  maturity  or  pursuant  to  redemption
27    provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of
28    the holders thereof.  All such interest bearing revenue bonds
29    of the Authority shall be payable solely  from  such  of  the
30    revenues  or  income  to be derived from the fairs, exhibits,
31    shows and events and other authorized activities operated  by
32    it,  the  charges  made for the use of its facilities and the
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 1    funds, if any, received and to be received by  the  Authority
 2    from  any  other  source  as  are  pledged  by  the ordinance
 3    authorizing the bonds.  Such bonds  may  bear  such  date  or
 4    dates,  may  mature at such time or times not exceeding forty
 5    years from their respective dates, may bear interest at  such
 6    rate  or  rates, not exceeding the greater of (i) the maximum
 7    rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended  at
 8    the  time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum
 9    payable semi-annually, may be in such form,  may  carry  such
10    registration  privileges,  may  be  payable  at such place or
11    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
12    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
13    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
14    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
15    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
16    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
17    office,  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid   and
18    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
19    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
20    Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity  to
21    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
22    of  its  officers,  agents  or  employees  of any contract or
23    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
24    or interest coupons, and to compel the Authority and  any  of
25    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
26    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
27    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
28    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
29    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
30    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
31    covenant.
32        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
33    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
34    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
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 1    instruments under the law of the State of Illinois.
 2        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
 3    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
 4    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
 5    the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond
 6    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
 7    the contract, or (ii) the rate of 8%  per  annum,  the  bonds
 8    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
 9    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
10    rate  of  less  than  the  greater  of  (i)  the maximum rate
11    authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended  at  the
12    time  of  the  making  of  the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum
13    shall be such that the interest cost to the Authority of  the
14    money  received  from  the sale of the bonds shall not exceed
15    the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond
16    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
17    the contract,  or  (ii)  8%  annually  computed  to  absolute
18    maturity  of  said bonds according to standard tables of bond
19    values.
20        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
21    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
22    the  Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents and
23    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
24    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
25    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
26    revenues of the Authority so pledged to pay:
27        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
28    operating the said facilities; and
29        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
30    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
31    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
32    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
33    secure payment thereof.
34        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
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 1    the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertaking of
 2    the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and the
 3    issuance  of  any  additional bonds payable from such revenue
 4    income to be derived from  the  fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and
 5    events and from charges made for the use of its facilities or
 6    for  admissions to its events, or from other revenue, if any,
 7    the Authority may execute and deliver a  trust  agreement  or
 8    agreements;  provided that no lien upon any physical property
 9    of the Authority shall be created thereby.
10        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
11    such  trust agreement by the Authority may be had by mandamus
12    proceedings in any Court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
13    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
14    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
15    instituted.
16        Before any such revenue bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
17    are sold the entire authorized issue, or  any  part  thereof,
18    shall  be  offered  for  sale as a unit after advertising for
19    bids at least  3  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
20    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
21    publication to be at least 10 days before bids  are  required
22    to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be published
23    in any newspaper  or  financial  publication  in  the  United
24    States.   All  bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and opened as
25    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
26    highest  and  best bidder or bidders therefor.  The Authority
27    shall have the right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for
28    bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement.
29    However,  if  no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at
30    not less than par value, without further advertising,  within
31    60  days  after the bids are required to be filed pursuant to
32    any advertisement.
33        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
34    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
                            -197-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
 2    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
 3    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
 4    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
 5    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
 6    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
 7    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
 8    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
 9    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
10    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
11    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
12    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
13    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
14    Acts.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
16        (70 ILCS 290/12)
17        Section  135-35.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 12.
18    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
19    Authority under Section 135-30 11 of this Act be or become an
20    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
21    other  political  subdivision  of  or municipality within the
22    State, nor shall any such bond be or become  an  indebtedness
23    of  the  Authority  within  the purview of any constitutional
24    limitation or provision, and it shall be  plainly  stated  on
25    the  face  of each such bond that it does not constitute such
26    an indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from  the
27    revenues or income as aforesaid.
28    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
29        (70 ILCS 290/14)
30        Section  135-40.  General obligation bonds. Sec. 14.  The
31    Authority may borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out
32    its  duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act,
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 1    and issue its general obligation bonds  as  evidence  of  the
 2    indebtedness  incurred.   In addition to other purposes, such
 3    bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding  outstanding
 4    general  obligation  or revenue bonds of the Authority.  Such
 5    general obligation bonds shall be in the form,  shall  mature
 6    at  the  time  (no  later  than  40  years  from  the date of
 7    issuance), shall bear interest at the rates  (not  to  exceed
 8    the  greater  of  (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
 9    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
10    the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum), shall be executed by the
11    officers  and  shall be sold in the manner as the Board shall
12    determine; except that if issued  to  bear  interest  at  the
13    greater  of  (i)  the  maximum  rate  authorized  by the Bond
14    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
15    the  contract,  or  (ii)  the rate of 8% per annum, the bonds
16    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest, and
17    that the selling prices of bonds bearing interest at  a  rate
18    of  less  than the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized
19    by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the
20    making  of  the  contract, or (ii) 8% per annum shall be such
21    that the interest cost to the Authority of the money received
22    from the sale of the bonds shall not exceed  the  greater  of
23    (i)  the  maximum  rate  authorized by the Bond Authorization
24    Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, or
25    (ii) 8% annually computed to absolute maturity of  the  bonds
26    in  accordance  with  standard tables of bond values. In case
27    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases, after
28    affixing his signature, to hold office, his  signature  shall
29    nevertheless be valid and effective for all purposes.
30        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
31    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
32    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
33    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
34    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
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 1    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
 2    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
 3    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
 4    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
 5    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
 6    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
 7    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
 8    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
 9    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
10    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
11    Acts.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
13        (70 ILCS 290/15)
14        Section 135-45. G.O. bonds; election.  Sec.  15.  General
15    obligation  bonds of the Authority, shall not be issued until
16    the proposition to issue the same has been submitted  to  and
17    approved by a majority of the voters of the metropolitan area
18    voting upon the proposition at an election in accordance with
19    the  general  election law.  Any such proposition shall be in
20    substantially the following form:
21    -------------------------------------------------------------
22        Shall bonds of the "Lake County
23    (or Will County, as the case may be)             YES
24    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority"     -------
25    in the amount of ....... Dollars ($   ) be issued       NO
26    for the purpose of       ?
27    -------------------------------------------------------------
28    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
29        (70 ILCS 290/16)
30        Section 135-50. Conduct of election; canvass of  returns.
31    Sec.  16.  Any  referendum required under Sections 135-40 and
32    135-45 14 or 15 of this Act shall be certified by  the  Board
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 1    to  the  proper  election  officials,  who  shall conduct the
 2    referendum in accordance with the general election law.   The
 3    returns  shall  be  filed with the secretary of the Board and
 4    shall be canvassed and the results ascertained by  the  Board
 5    and entered upon the records of the Authority.
 6    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
 7        (70 ILCS 290/17, in part)
 8        Section 135-55. Board created. Sec. 17. The governing and
 9    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
10    consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Lake County
11    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board or the
12    Will County Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board, as the
13    case may be.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/18, in part)
16        Section  135-60. Board members appointed. Sec. 18. Within
17    60 days after September  22,  1977  (the  effective  date  of
18    Public  Act  80-909)  of  the effective date of this Act, the
19    Governor, with the advice and consent of  the  Senate,  shall
20    appoint  3 members to the each Board, one to serve an initial
21    term expiring December 1, 1979, and 2 to serve initial  terms
22    expiring  December  1,  1981;  and  the Mayor of Waukegan, or
23    Joliet, as the case may be, with the advice  and  consent  of
24    the  respective  city council, shall appoint 4 members to the
25    Board, 3 to serve initial terms expiring  December  1,  1979,
26    and  one  to serve an initial term expiring December 1, 1981.
27    Thereafter all terms shall be for 5 years.   Vacancies  shall
28    be  filled  in  the  same manner as the original appointment,
29    except as otherwise provided in this Section.   When  a  term
30    expires,   the  same  appointing  authority  shall  make  the
31    appointment for the next  term.  Members  shall  serve  until
32    their  successors  are  appointed  and  qualified.  When  the
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 1    appointments  are  final,  the  Governor,  the  Mayor, or the
 2    chairman of the county board,  as  the  case  may  be,  shall
 3    certify the appointees to the Secretary of State.
 4        On September 11, 1990 (the effective date of Article 4 of
 5    Public   Act   86-1414)  Upon  the  effective  date  of  this
 6    amendatory Act of 1990, the terms of all members of the  Lake
 7    County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board
 8    that  were  appointed by the Mayor of Waukegan shall end, and
 9    the vacancies of those members shall thereafter be filled  by
10    appointment  by  the  chairman  of  the  county board of Lake
11    County, with the advice and consent of the  county  board  of
12    Lake  County. Upon and after September 11, 1990 the effective
13    date of this amendatory Act of 1990, all members, by whomever
14    appointed, of the Lake  County  Metropolitan  Exposition  and
15    Auditorium  Authority Board shall be residents of Lake County
16    outside the City of Waukegan.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18        (70 ILCS 290/19)
19        Section 135-65. Organization of Board. Sec. 19.  As  soon
20    as  practicably possible after the appointment of the initial
21    members and, thereafter, within 15 days of each  election  of
22    members,  the  Board  shall  organize  for the transaction of
23    business, select a chairman, vice-chairman, and  a  temporary
24    secretary   from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws  and
25    regulations to govern its proceedings.  The initial  chairman
26    and his successors shall be elected by the Board from time to
27    time for the term of his office as a member of the Board.
28    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
29        (70 ILCS 290/20)
30        Section  135-70.  Meetings;  approval  of  ordinances and
31    resolutions by chairman; public  records.  Sec.  20.  Regular
32    meetings  of  the  Board  shall be held at least once in each
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 1    calendar month, the time and place of  such  meetings  to  be
 2    fixed  by  the  Board.   Five  members  of  the  Board  shall
 3    constitute  a  quorum  for  the transaction of business.  All
 4    action of the Board shall be by ordinance or  resolution  and
 5    the affirmative vote of at least 4 members shall be necessary
 6    for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
 7        All  such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect
 8    shall be approved by the chairman of the  Board,  and  if  he
 9    shall  approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as he
10    shall not approve he shall  return  to  the  Board  with  his
11    objections  thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of
12    the Board occurring after the passage thereof.  But  in  case
13    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
14    with  his  objections thereto by the time aforesaid, he shall
15    be deemed to have approved the same and it shall take  effect
16    accordingly.   Upon the return of any ordinance or resolution
17    by the chairman with his objections, the vote  by  which  the
18    same  was  passed  shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if
19    upon such reconsideration said  ordinance  or  resolution  is
20    passed  by  the  affirmative  vote  of at least 4 members, it
21    shall  go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of   the
22    chairman.
23        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
24    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
25    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
26    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
27    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
28    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
29    (Source: P.A. 82-349.)
30        (70 ILCS 290/22)
31        Section  135-75.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
32    Investment Act. Sec. 22. All funds deposited by the treasurer
33    in  any  bank or savings and loan association shall be placed
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 1    in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn  or  paid
 2    out  only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan
 3    association, signed by the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary
 4    or treasurer and countersigned by one of the  same  officers,
 5    but no one officer shall both sign and countersign a check or
 6    draft.   The  Board  may  designate any of its members or any
 7    officer or employee of the Authority to affix  the  signature
 8    of  the  chairman  and  another to affix the signature of the
 9    treasurer to any check or draft for payment  of  salaries  or
10    wages  and  for  payment  of any other obligation of not more
11    than $2,500.
12        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
13    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
14    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
15    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
16    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
17    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
19        (70 ILCS 290/26)
20        Section  135-80.  Contracts;  bidding.   Sec.   26.   All
21    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
22    $2500 or for any concession in or lease of  property  of  the
23    Authority  for  a term of more than one year shall be awarded
24    to the highest  responsible  bidder,  after  advertising  for
25    bids.  All construction contracts and contracts for supplies,
26    materials,  equipment  and services, when the expense thereof
27    will exceed $2500, shall be let  to  the  lowest  responsible
28    bidder,  after advertising for bids excepting (1) when repair
29    parts, accessories, equipment or services  are  required  for
30    equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;
31    (2)  when  the  nature  of the services required is such that
32    competitive bidding is  not  in  the  best  interest  of  the
33    public,  including,  without  limiting  the generality of the
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 1    foregoing,   the   services   of   accountants,   architects,
 2    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
 3    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
 4    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 5    telephone or telegraph are required.
 6        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 7    competitive bidding whenever possible, and in any event in  a
 8    manner  calculated to ensure insure the best interests of the
 9    public.
10        Competitive bidding is not required for the lease of real
11    estate or buildings owned or controlled by the  Authority  on
12    July  13,  1982 (the effective date of Public Act 82-786) the
13    effective date of this Amendatory Act. The Board is empowered
14    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
15        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
16    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
17    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
18    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
19    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
20    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
21    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
22    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
23    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
24    the   members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
25    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
26    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
27    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
28    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
29    open to public inspection.
30        From the group of responsible bidders the  lowest  bidder
31    shall  be  selected in the following manner:  to all bids for
32    sales the gross receipts of which are not taxable  under  the
33    "Retailers'  Occupation  Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as
34    amended, there shall be added an  amount  equal  to  the  tax
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 1    which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the
 2    lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the
 3    gross  receipts  of which are taxable under said Act shall be
 4    considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid
 5    relates to a sale not taxable under said  Act,  any  contract
 6    entered  into  thereon shall be in the amount of the original
 7    bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
 8        Contracts  shall  not  be  split  into  parts   involving
 9    expenditures  of less than $2500 for the purposes of avoiding
10    the provisions of this Section, and all such split  contracts
11    shall  be  void.   If  any  collusion occurs among bidders or
12    prospective bidders in restraint of freedom  of  competition,
13    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
14    or  otherwise,  the bids of such bidders shall be void.  Each
15    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
16    has not been a party to any such agreement.
17        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
18    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
19    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
20    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
21    construction  of  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
22    materials, supplies or equipment.
23        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
24    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
25    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
26    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
27    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
28    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
29    received pursuant to advertisement.
30        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
31    effect the provisions of this Section.
32    (Source: P.A. 82-786.)
33        (70 ILCS 290/28)
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 1        Section  135-85. Report and financial statement. Sec. 28.
 2    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
 3    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 4    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 5    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
 6    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 7    for distribution to persons interested, upon request.
 8    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 9        Section  135-90.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
10    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
11    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
12        Section 2-3. Purpose.
13        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
14        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
15        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
16        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
17        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
18    State, or local agency.
19        Section 2-45. Insurance.
20        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
21        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
22    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
23    interest.
24        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
25        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
26    bank or savings and loan association.
27        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
28        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
29        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
30    and penalties.
31        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
32        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
33    compliance.
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 1        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 2        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 3        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 4                            ARTICLE 140.
 5                           LEYDEN TOWNSHIP
 6                        SPACE NEEDS AUTHORITY
 7        (70 ILCS 300/1)
 8        Section 140-1. Sec. 1.  Short title. This Article Act may
 9    be cited as the Leyden Township Space Needs Law of 1997.
10    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
11        (70 ILCS 300/5)
12        Section 140-5. Sec.  5.  Purpose.  The  purpose  of  this
13    Article  Act  is  to  provide  a  mechanism for the efficient
14    planning,  construction  and  utilization  of  facilities  in
15    Leyden Township.
16    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
17        (70 ILCS 300/10, in part)
18        Section 140-10. Sec. 10.  Definitions.  In  this  Article
19    Act:
20        "Authority"   means   the  Leyden  Township  Space  Needs
21    Authority.
22        "Facilities" means  offices,  meeting  rooms,  space  for
23    child  care,  food,  senior citizen and health care services,
24    and parking lots and access roads.
25        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
26    the Leyden Township Space Needs Authority.
27        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
28    of  Illinois  lying within the corporate boundaries of Leyden
29    Township in Cook County.
30    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 300/15, in part)
 2        Section 140-15. Sec. 15. Creation of Authority.
 3        (a)  The Leyden Township Space Needs Authority is created
 4    as a  political  subdivision,  body  politic,  and  municipal
 5    corporation in the metropolitan area.
 6        (b)  The  principal  office  of the Authority shall be in
 7    Leyden Township.
 8    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 9        (70 ILCS 300/20)
10        Section 140-20. Sec. 20. Duties. The Authority shall plan
11    for, promote, operate, and maintain facilities from  time  to
12    time  in  the  metropolitan  area.   In  connection  with its
13    duties, the Authority shall arrange,  finance,  and  maintain
14    facilities  for  those  purposes.  Providing office space for
15    lease and rental is an integral function  of  the  Authority.
16    The  Authority  is granted all rights and powers necessary to
17    perform its duties.
18    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
19        (70 ILCS 300/25)
20        Section 140-25. Sec. 25.  Powers.  The Authority has  the
21    following powers:
22        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
23    lessee, or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
24    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip,   and   maintain
25    facilities,  including  sites,  parking areas, and commercial
26    facilities  for  those   structures,   located   within   the
27    metropolitan area.
28        (b)  To plan for grounds and buildings; to plan, sponsor,
29    hold,  arrange, and finance cultural, educational, trade, and
30    scientific exhibits, shows, and events; and to use  or  allow
31    the  use  of  those  grounds and buildings for the holding of
32    fairs, exhibits, shows, and events, whether conducted by  the
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 1    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
 2        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable,   and
 3    nondiscriminatory  (i)  charges  and rents for the use of its
 4    parking areas and facilities, and (ii) admission  charges  to
 5    fairs,  shows,  exhibits, and events sponsored or held by the
 6    Authority.  The charges collected may be  made  available  to
 7    defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority.
 8        (d)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 9    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
11        (70 ILCS 300/35)
12        Section 140-30. Sec. 35.  Acquisition of  property.   The
13    Authority  has  the  power  (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by
14    purchase,  lease,  gift,  or otherwise any property or rights
15    from any person or persons or from any  governmental  agency,
16    useful for its purposes, (ii) to apply for and accept grants,
17    matching   grants,   loans,   or   appropriations   from  any
18    governmental agency to be used for any of the purposes of the
19    Authority, and (iii) to  enter  into  any  agreement  with  a
20    governmental  agency  in  relation  to those grants, matching
21    grants, loans, or appropriations.
22    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
23        (70 ILCS 300/50, in part)
24        Section 140-35. Sec. 50.  Creation  of  the  Board.   The
25    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
26    board  consisting  of  9  members  and  shall be known as the
27    Leyden Township Space Needs Authority Board.  The members  of
28    the  Board  shall  be  individuals  of  generally  recognized
29    ability and integrity.  The Supervisor of Leyden Township and
30    the  members  of the Leyden Township Board of Trustees may be
31    appointed members of the Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 87-716; 87-1181.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 300/55, in part)
 2        Section 140-40. Sec. 55.  Members of the  Board.   Within
 3    60  days  after January 1, 1992 (the effective date of Public
 4    Act 87-716) this Act becomes  effective,  the  supervisor  of
 5    Leyden  Township,  with  the advice and consent of the Leyden
 6    Township board of trustees, shall appoint 3  members  of  the
 7    Board for initial terms expiring December 31, 1992; 3 members
 8    for  initial  terms expiring December 31, 1993; and 3 members
 9    for initial terms expiring December 31, 1994.  The successors
10    of the initial members shall be appointed in like manner  for
11    3  year terms from the date of appointment, except in case of
12    an appointment to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term.
13    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
14        (70 ILCS 300/60, in part)
15        Section  140-45.  Removal  of  Board  members.  Sec.  60.
16    Vacancy in office. The supervisor of  Leyden  Township,  with
17    the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Leyden  Township board of
18    trustees, may remove any member  of  the  Board  in  case  of
19    incompetency,  neglect  of  duty,  or  malfeasance in office,
20    after service on the  member,  by  registered  United  States
21    mail,  return  receipt  requested,  of  a copy of the written
22    charges against the member and after  an  opportunity  to  be
23    publicly  heard  in  person  or  by counsel in his or her own
24    defense upon being notified not less than 10 days before  the
25    hearing.
26    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
27        (70 ILCS 300/100)
28        Section 140-50. Sec. 100. Contracts.
29        (a)  All contracts for the sale of property of a value of
30    more than $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property,
31    including  air  rights,  of  the Authority for a term of more
32    than one year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible
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 1    bidder   after   advertising   for  bids.   All  construction
 2    contracts and contracts for supplies,  materials,  equipment,
 3    and  services,  when the expense will exceed $2,500, shall be
 4    let to the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for
 5    bids,  except  (i) when repair parts, accessories, equipment,
 6    or services are required for equipment or services previously
 7    furnished or contracted for, (ii)  when  the  nature  of  the
 8    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 9    the best interest of the public, including without limitation
10    the   services   of   accountants,   architects,   attorneys,
11    engineers, physicians, superintendents of  construction,  and
12    others  possessing  a  high  degree  of skill, and (iii) when
13    services such as water, light,  heat,  power,  telephone,  or
14    telegraph are required.
15        (b)  All  contracts  involving  less than $2,500 shall be
16    let by competitive bidding to the lowest  responsible  bidder
17    whenever  possible  and, in any event, in a manner calculated
18    to  ensure  insure  the  best  interests   of   the   public.
19    Competitive  bidding  is  not  required for the lease of real
20    estate or buildings owned or  controlled  by  the  Authority.
21    The  Board  is  empowered to offer those leases upon terms it
22    deems advisable.
23        (c)  In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the
24    Board may take into account the past records of dealings with
25    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
26    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
27    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
28    case  shall  any  contracts  be awarded to any other than the
29    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession, or lease) or the
30    lowest bidder (in case of  purchase  or  expenditure)  unless
31    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
32    Board  and unless the action is accompanied by a statement in
33    writing setting  forth  the  reasons  for  not  awarding  the
34    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
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 1    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 2    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 3        (d)  Members  of the Board, officers and employees of the
 4    Authority, and their relatives within  the  third  degree  of
 5    consanguinity  by the terms of the civil law are forbidden to
 6    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 7    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 8    materials, supplies, or equipment.
 9        (e)  The Board shall have the right to  reject  all  bids
10    and   to   readvertise  for  bids.   If  no  responsible  and
11    satisfactory bid within the terms  of  the  advertisement  is
12    received,   the   Board   may   award  the  contract  without
13    competitive bidding if the contract is not less  advantageous
14    to  the  Authority than any valid bid received in response to
15    advertisement.
16        (f)  The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry
17    into effect the provisions of this Section.
18    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
19        Section  140-55.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
20    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
21    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
22        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
23        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
24        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
25        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
26        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
27        Section 2-45. Insurance.
28        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
29    of interest.
30        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
31        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
32        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
33        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
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 1        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 2        Section 2-105. Funds.
 3        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 4        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 5        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
 6        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 7        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
 8    compliance.
 9        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
10        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
11        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
12                            ARTICLE 145.
13                        MARENGO CIVIC CENTER
14        (70 ILCS 305/1-2)
15        Section 145-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2. This Article  shall
16    be  known and may be cited as the Marengo Civic Center Law of
17    1997.
18    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
19        (70 ILCS 305/1-3, in part)
20        Section 145-5. Definitions. Sec. 1-3. When used  in  this
21    Article:
22        "Authority" means the Marengo Civic Center Authority.
23        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
24    the Marengo Civic Center Authority.
25        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
26    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries  of  School
27    District No. 154 in the County of McHenry.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
29        (70 ILCS 305/1-4, in part)
30        Section 145-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
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 1    1-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
 2    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
 3    the Marengo Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
 4        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
 5    Marengo Park District.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/1-14, in part)
 8        Section 145-15. Board created. Sec. 1-14.  The  governing
 9    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
10    consisting of 9 members and shall be  known  as  the  Marengo
11    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the Board shall
12    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/1-15, in part)
15        Section  145-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  1-15.
16    Within  60  days after January 1, 1988 (the effective date of
17    Article  I  of  Public  Act  85-793)  this  Article   becomes
18    effective,  the  President of the Marengo Park District, with
19    the advice and consent  of  the  Marengo  Park  Board,  shall
20    appoint  3  members  of  the Board for initial terms expiring
21    June 1, 1988; 3 members for initial terms  expiring  June  1,
22    1989;  and 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1, 1990.
23    The successors of the initial members shall be  appointed  in
24    like  manner  for  3 year terms from the date of appointment,
25    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
26    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
27        (70 ILCS 305/1-16, in part)
28        Section 145-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 1-16.  The
29    appointing  officer,  with  the  advice  and  consent  of the
30    Marengo Park Board,  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
31    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or
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 1    malfeasance  in  office,  after service on him, by registered
 2    United States mail, return receipt requested, of  a  copy  of
 3    the  written  charges  against  him  and an opportunity to be
 4    publicly heard in person or by counsel  in  his  own  defense
 5    upon not less than 10 days notice.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/1-25, in part)
 8        Section   145-30.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
 9    compliance. Sec. 1-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
10    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
11    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  circuit  court  of
12    McHenry  County  in which the metropolitan area is located to
13    compel compliance with the provisions  of  this  Article  Act
14    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
16        Section   145-35.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
17    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
18    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
19        Section 2-3. Purpose.
20        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
22        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
23    buildings; lease of space.
24        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
25    domain.
26        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
27        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
28        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
29    State, or local agency.
30        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
31        Section 2-45. Insurance.
32        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
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 1    performance.
 2        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 3        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 4        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 5    of interest.
 6        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 7        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 8        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 9        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
10        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
11        Section 2-105. Funds.
12        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
14        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
15        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
16    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
17        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
18        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
19        Section 2-140. State financial support.
20        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
21        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
22                            ARTICLE 150.
23                      MASON COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
24        (70 ILCS 220/3-2)
25        Section 150-1. Short title. Sec. 3-2.  This Article shall
26    be  known  and  may be cited as the Mason County Civic Center
27    Law of 1997.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/3-3, in part)
30        Section 150-5. Definitions. Sec. 3-3.  When used in  this
31    Article:
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 1        "Authority"   means   the   Mason   County  Civic  Center
 2    Authority.
 3        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 4    the Mason County Civic Center Authority.
 5        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 6    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
 7    County of Mason.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/3-4, in part)
10        Section 150-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
11    3-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
12    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
13    the Mason County Civic Center Authority in  the  metropolitan
14    area.
15        The  principal  office of the Authority shall be in Mason
16    County.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/3-14, in part)
19        Section 150-15. Board created. Sec. 3-14.  The  governing
20    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
21    consisting of 7 members and  shall  be  known  as  the  Mason
22    County  Civic  Center  Authority  Board.   The members of the
23    board shall be individuals of  generally  recognized  ability
24    and integrity.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/3-15, in part)
27        Section  150-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  3-15.
28    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
29    Article  3  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
30    effective:  the  chairman of the county board of Mason County
31    with the advice and consent of  the  county  board  of  Mason
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 1    County shall appoint 3 members of the Board for initial terms
 2    expiring  June  1, 1986; 2 members for initial terms expiring
 3    June 1, 1987; and 2 members for initial terms  expiring  June
 4    1,  1988.   The  successors  of  the initial members shall be
 5    appointed in like manner for 3 year terms from  the  date  of
 6    appointment,  except  in  case  of  an  appointment to fill a
 7    vacancy.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/3-16, in part)
10        Section 150-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 3-16.  The
11    appointing officer, with the advice and consent of the county
12    board  of  Mason  County,  may remove any member of the Board
13    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect  of  duty,
14    or malfeasance in office, after service on him, by registered
15    United  States  mail,  return  requested,  of  a  copy of the
16    written charges against him and an opportunity to be publicly
17    heard in person or by counsel in his  own  defense  upon  not
18    less than 10 days' notice.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/3-25, in part)
21        Section   150-30.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
22    compliance. Sec. 3-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
23    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
24    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  circuit  court  of
25    Mason  county  in  which  the metropolitan area is located to
26    compel  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this   Article
27    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        Section   150-35.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
30    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
31    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
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 1        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 2        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 3        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 4        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 5    buildings; lease of space.
 6        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 7    domain.
 8        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 9        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
10    State, or local agency.
11        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
12        Section 2-45. Insurance.
13        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
14    performance.
15        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
16        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
17        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
18    of interest.
19        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
20        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
21        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
22        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
23        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
24        Section 2-105. Funds.
25        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
26        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
27        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
28        Section 2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
29    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members.
30        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
31        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
32        Section 2-140. State financial support.
33        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
34        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                            ARTICLE 155.
 2                        MATTESON CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 325/4-1)
 4        Section  155-1. Sec. 4-1.  Short title.  This Article may
 5    be cited as the Matteson Civic Center Law of 1997 Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/4-2, in part)
 8        Section 155-5. Sec. 4-2.  Definitions.  As used  in  this
 9    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
10        "Authority"  means the Matteson Metropolitan Civic Center
11    Authority.
12        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
13    the Matteson Metropolitan Civic Center Authority.
14        "Metropolitan  area"  means all that territory which lies
15    within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Matteson.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/4-3, in part)
18        Section 155-10. Sec. 4-3.   Matteson  Metropolitan  Civic
19    Center Authority; creation. There is hereby created a unit of
20    local  government  known  as  the Matteson Metropolitan Civic
21    Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
22        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
23    Village of Matteson.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/4-5)
26        Section   155-15.  Sec.  4-5.  Rights  and  powers.   The
27    Authority shall have the following rights and powers:
28        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
29    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
30    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip and maintain fair or
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 1    exposition grounds, convention or exhibition  centers,  civic
 2    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
 3    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
 4    within the metropolitan area.
 5        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 6    the objects and purposes of this Article.
 7        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 8    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
 9    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
10    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
11    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
12    fair,  exhibits,  shows  and events, whether conducted by the
13    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
14        (d)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
15    sites  for  such  grounds, centers, building and auditoriums,
16    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
17    the exercise of the right to eminent domain under Article VII
18    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended.
19        (e)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
20    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
21    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
22    auditoriums,  and  to  collect  admission  charges  to fairs,
23    shows,  exhibits  and  events  sponsored  or  held   by   the
24    Authority.   The  charges  collected may be made available to
25    defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority  and  to  pay
26    the  principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by the
27    Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/4-8)
30        Section  155-18.  Sec.  4-8.   Acquisition  of  property;
31    grants, loans and appropriations. The  Authority  shall  have
32    the  power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift
33    or otherwise any  property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
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 1    governmental  agency  useful  for  its  purposes, (ii) and to
 2    apply for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans  or
 3    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
 4    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 5    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 6    State of Illinois or any governmental agency in  relation  to
 7    such grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 325/4-10)
10        Section  155-20. Sec. 4-10. State and municipal financial
11    support.
12        (a)  The Authority created by this Article shall  receive
13    financial  support from the State in the amounts provided for
14    in Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act, as
15    now or hereafter amended.  Notwithstanding  anything  to  the
16    contrary, the Authority's base sum of State financial support
17    under subdivision (3)(a)(ii) of Section 4 of the Metropolitan
18    Civic  Center Support Act, as now or hereafter amended, shall
19    be calculated by using the multiplier contained in  that  Act
20    times  the  total  assessed  valuation,  as  equalized by the
21    Department of Revenue, of all taxable property located within
22    the metropolitan area of the Authority for the year 1987.
23        (b)  The Authority created by this  Article  may  receive
24    financial  support  from  any  municipality  in order for the
25    Authority to undertake  any  of  its  authorized  rights  and
26    powers.   Any  municipality,  both  within and outside of the
27    metropolitan area, is authorized to pay  and  to  irrevocably
28    pledge  to  the  Authority or the holders of any bonds issued
29    and sold by the Authority pursuant to this Article any or all
30    of  its  existing  and  future  revenues  derived  from   its
31    imposition  of  a  tax  upon  all  persons  engaged  in  such
32    municipality  in  the business of renting, leasing or renting
33    rooms  in  a  hotel,  as  defined  in  the  Hotel  Operator's
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 1    Occupation Tax Act, as now  or  hereafter  amended,  provided
 2    such  municipality  determines,  in its discretion, that such
 3    payment or  pledge  shall  assist  in,  among  other  things,
 4    attracting    nonresident,   overnight   visitors   to   that
 5    municipality.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/4-12)
 8        Section 155-25. Sec. 4-12.  Power to borrow money; bonds;
 9    issuance and sale. The Authority shall have continuing  power
10    to   borrow  money  for  the  purpose  of  carrying  out  and
11    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
12    Article.
13        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
14    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
15    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
16    from  time  to time issue and sell its revenue bonds, and may
17    also from time to time issue and sell its  revenue  bonds  to
18    refund  or advance refund any bonds.  All such bonds shall be
19    payable solely from the revenues or income to be derived from
20    the fairs, expositions, exhibitions, rentals and  leases  and
21    other  authorized  activities  operated by the Authority, and
22    from funds, if any,  received  and  to  be  received  by  the
23    Authority  or  pledged  as  security  for such bonds from any
24    other source.  Such bonds may bear such date  or  dates,  may
25    mature  at  such  time  or  times not exceeding 40 years from
26    their respective date, may bear  interest  at  such  rate  or
27    rates,  may  be  in  such  form,  may  carry such conversion,
28    registration and  exchange  privileges,  may  be  subject  to
29    defeasance on such terms, may be executed in such manner, may
30    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
31    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
32    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof and may
33    contain such terms and covenants, all as may be  provided  in
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 1    the  ordinance.   In case any officer whose signature appears
 2    on any bond ceases (after attaching his or her signature)  to
 3    hold office, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid
 4    and effective for all purposes.  The holder or holders of any
 5    bonds,  or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto, issued by
 6    the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil
 7    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
 8    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
 9    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
10    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
11    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
12    or  employees  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
13    Authority  with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons
14    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
15    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
16    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
17    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
18    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
19    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
20    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
21        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
22    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
23    that  it is nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
24    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
25    hereafter amended.
26        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
27    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
28    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
29    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
30    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
31    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
32    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
33        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
34    regulating and operating the facilities; and
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 1        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 2    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 3    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 4    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 5    secure payment thereof.
 6        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 7    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
 8    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 9    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
10    revenue  to  be  derived  from   the   fairs,   recreational,
11    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
12    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
13    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
14    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
15    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
16    created thereby.
17        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
18    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
19    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
20    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
21    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
22    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
23        The  Authority  shall have the right to sell its bonds by
24    negotiated sale or pursuant to advertisement and sealed bid.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/4-13)
27        Section 155-30. Sec. 4-13. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
28    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
29    Authority   under   Section   155-25  12  be  or  become   an
30    indebtedness or obligation of the State of  Illinois  or  any
31    unit of local government (other than the Authority) or school
32    district  within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond or
33    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
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 1    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 2    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 3    such  bond  that it does not constitute such  an indebtedness
 4    or obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/4-14)
 7        Sec. 155-32.  Sec.  4-14.   Investments  in  bonds  under
 8    Article.   The  State  and  all  counties,  cities, villages,
 9    incorporated towns and other units of  local  government  and
10    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof; , all
11    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
12    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
13    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
14    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
15    administrators, guardians, and trustees and other fiduciaries
16    may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or  other  funds
17    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
18    pursuant to this Article.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/4-15)
21        Section  155-35. Sec. 4-15. Elections; general obligation
22    bonds; form of ballot.  No bonds  other  than  revenue  bonds
23    issued  pursuant to Section 155-25 12, shall be issued by the
24    Authority until a proposition to  issue  the  same  has  been
25    submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of said
26    metropolitan  area  voting  upon the proposition at a general
27    election in accordance with the general  election  law.   The
28    Authority  may by resolution order such proposition submitted
29    at a regular election in accordance with the general election
30    law,  whereupon  the  recording  officer  shall  certify  the
31    resolution  and  the  proposition  to  the  proper   election
32    officials  for submission.  Any proposition to issue bonds as
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 1    herein set forth shall  be  in  substantially  the  following
 2    form:
 3    -------------------------------------------------------------
 4        Shall general obligation
 5    bonds of the Matteson
 6    Metropolitan Civic Center            YES
 7    Authority to the amount of
 8    .....................Dollars
 9    ($........) be issued for         ---------------------------
10    the purpose of .............
11    and shall annual taxes be
12    authorized to be levied                NO
13    on all taxable property
14    within the metropolitan area
15    to pay such bond?
16    -------------------------------------------------------------
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/4-16)
19        Section  155-40. Sec. 4-16. Bonds; principal and interest
20    payments; taxation. If a  majority  of  the  voters  of  said
21    metropolitan  area  approve the issuance of bonds as provided
22    in Section 155-35 15 of this  Article,  the  Authority  shall
23    have power to issue general obligation bonds, pledge its full
24    faith  and  credit  to  the  payment  thereof  and levy taxes
25    sufficient to pay  for  the  annual  principal  and  interest
26    charges  on  such  bonds.   Such  bonds may bear such date or
27    dates, may mature at such time  or  times  not  exceeding  40
28    years  from  their respective date, may bear interest at such
29    rate  or  rates,  may  be  in  such  form,  may  carry   such
30    conversion,  registration  and  exchange  privileges,  may be
31    subject to defeasance upon such terms,  may  be  executed  in
32    such  manner,  may be payable at such place or places, may be
33    made subject to redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such
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 1    terms,  with  or  without  premium  as  is stated on the face
 2    thereof, may be  sold  by  negotiated  sale  or  pursuant  to
 3    advertisement  and sealed bid, and may contain such terms and
 4    covenants, all as may be provided by the Authority.
 5        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
 6    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
 7    levied by ordinance and be unlimited as to rate and amount. A
 8    certified copy of such levy ordinance shall be filed with the
 9    county clerk, and thereupon the  county  clerk  shall  extend
10    such  tax  in  each year as provided in such ordinance and in
11    accordance with law.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/4-17, in part)
14        Section 155-45. Sec. 4-17. Board  created;  Compensation;
15    Conflicts  of interest. The governing and administrative body
16    of the Authority shall be a Board consisting of 7 members and
17    shall be known as  the  Matteson  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
18    Board.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/4-18)
21        Section   155-50.   Sec.  4-18.   Members;  terms;  oath.
22    Membership on the Board shall consist of those  persons  duly
23    elected  to  serve on the Matteson Village Board of Trustees.
24    Terms for  members  of  the  Board  of  the  Authority  shall
25    coincide  with their respective terms of office as members of
26    the Matteson Village Board of Trustees.  Before entering upon
27    the duties of his office, each member of the Board shall take
28    and subscribe the constitutional oath of office and  file  it
29    in the office of the Secretary of State.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/4-26)
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 1        Section  155-55.  Sec.  4-26.  Contracts,  concessions or
 2    leases; Bidding. All contracts for sale of  property  of  the
 3    value of more than $2,500, or for a concession in or lease of
 4    property,  including  air rights, of the Authority for a term
 5    of more than one  year,  shall  be  awarded  to  the  highest
 6    responsible   bidder,   after   advertising   for  bids.  All
 7    construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials,
 8    equipment and services, when the expense thereof will  exceed
 9    $2,500,  shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after
10    advertising  for  bids,  except:  (1)  when   repair   parts,
11    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
12    or  services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when
13    the nature of the services required is such that  competitive
14    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
15    without   limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,  the
16    services of accountants,  architects,  attorneys,  engineers,
17    financial    advisors,    investment   bankers,   physicians,
18    superintendents of construction, and others possessing a high
19    degree of skill; and (3) when services such as water,  light,
20    heat, power, telephone or telegraph are required.
21        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
22    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
23    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
24    insure the best interests of the public.
25        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
26    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
27    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
28    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
29    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
30    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
31    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
32    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
33    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 of the members
34    of  the  Board,  and  unless  such action is accompanied by a
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 1    statement in  writing  setting  forth  the  reasons  for  not
 2    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
 3    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
 4    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
 5    inspection.
 6        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 7    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 8    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 9    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
10    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
11    materials, supplies or equipment.
12        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
13    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
14    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
15    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
16    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
17    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
18    received pursuant to advertisement.
19        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
20    effect the provisions of this Section.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/4-28)
23        Section 155-60. Sec. 4-28. Report;  financial  statement.
24    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
25    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
26    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
27    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
28    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
29    for  distribution  to  persons interested upon request, and a
30    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
31    Village President of Matteson.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        Section   155-65.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
 2    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
 3    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 4        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 5        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 6        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
 7        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 8        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 9        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
10        Section 2-45. Insurance.
11        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
12    of interest.
13        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
14        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
15        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
16    bank or savings and loan association.
17        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
18    Investment Act.
19        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
20        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
21        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
22    and penalties.
23        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
24        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
25        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
26                            ARTICLE 160.
27                        MAYWOOD CIVIC CENTER
28        (70 ILCS 310/5-2)
29        Section 160-1. Short title. Sec. 5-2. This Article may be
30    cited as the Maywood Civic Center Law of 1997.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 310/5-3, in part)
 2        Section  160-5.  Definitions. Sec. 5-3. When used in this
 3    Article:
 4        "Authority" means the Maywood Civic Center Authority.
 5        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 6    the Maywood Civic Center Authority.
 7        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 8    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
 9    village of Maywood.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
11        (70 ILCS 310/5-4, in part)
12        Section 160-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
13    5-4. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,  body
14    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
15    the Maywood Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
16        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
17    Village of Maywood.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
19        (70 ILCS 310/5-11)
20        Section  160-15. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 5-11. The
21    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
22    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
23    exercising its powers under this Article.
24        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
25    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
26    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
27    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
28    revenue  bonds  and  may  also  from  time  to time issue and
29    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
30    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
31    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
32    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
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 1    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 2    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 3    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 4    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
 5    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
 6    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
 7    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
 8    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
 9    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, may be in
10    such form, may carry such  registration  privileges,  may  be
11    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
12    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
13    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
14    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
15    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
16    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
17    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
18    office,  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid   and
19    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
20    bonds, or interest coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by
21    the Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity
22    to  compel the performance and observance by the Authority or
23    any of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract
24    or  covenant  made  by the Authority with the holders of such
25    bonds or interest coupons, and to compel  the  Authority  and
26    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or  employees to perform any
27    duties required to  be  performed  for  the  benefit  of  the
28    holders  of  any  such  bonds  or  interest  coupons  by  the
29    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
30    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
31    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
32    contract or covenant.
33        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
34    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
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 1    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 2    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
 3    hereafter amended.
 4        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 5    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 6    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents  and
 7    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 8    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 9    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
10    revenues of the Authority to pay:
11        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
12    operating the said facilities; and
13        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
14    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
15    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
16    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
17    secure payment thereof.
18        To secure the payment of any or all such  bonds  and  for
19    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
20    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
21    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
22    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
23    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sports   activities,
24    exhibitions, office rentals and air space leases and rentals,
25    and  other  revenue,  if  any,  the Authority may execute and
26    deliver a trust agreement or  agreements;  provided  that  no
27    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
28    created thereby.
29        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
30    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
31    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
32    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
33    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
34    instituted.
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 1        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 2    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 3    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 4    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
 5    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
 6    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
 7    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
 8    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
 9    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
10    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
11    best bidder or bidders therefor.  The  Authority  shall  have
12    the  right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in the
13    manner provided for in the initial  advertisement.   However,
14    if  no  bids are received, such bonds may be sold at not less
15    than par value, without further advertising, within  60  days
16    after  the  bids  are  required  to  be filed pursuant to any
17    advertisement.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-1028.)
19        (70 ILCS 310/5-14, in part)
20        Section 160-20. Board created. Sec. 5-14.  The  governing
21    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
22    consisting of 7 members and shall be  known  as  the  Maywood
23    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the Board shall
24    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
26        (70 ILCS 310/5-15, in part)
27        Section  160-25.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  5-15.
28    Within  60  days after January 1, 1990 (the effective date of
29    Article  5  of  Public  Act  86-888)  this  Article   becomes
30    effective,  the  President  of  the  Village of Maywood shall
31    appoint 3 members of the Board  for  initial  terms  expiring
32    June  1,  1990;  2 members for initial terms expiring June 1,
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 1    1991; and 2 members for initial terms expiring June 1,  1992.
 2    The  successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in
 3    like manner for 3 year terms from the  date  of  appointment,
 4    except in case of an appointment to fill a  vacancy.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 6        (70 ILCS 310/5-25, in part)
 7        Section   160-30.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
 8    compliance. Sec. 5-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
 9    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
10    Article may bring a civil action in the Circuit Court of Cook
11    County in which the metropolitan area is  located  to  compel
12    compliance  with  the  provisions of this Article relating to
13    the awarding of contracts by the Board.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
15        Section  160-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
16    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
17    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
18        Section 2-3. Purpose.
19        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
20        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
21        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
22    buildings; lease of space.
23        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
24    domain.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
27        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
28    State, or local agency.
29        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
30        Section 2-45. Insurance.
31        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
32        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
                            -237-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 2    of interest.
 3        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 4        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 5        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 6        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 7        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
 8        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 9        Section 2-105. Funds.
10        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
11        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
12        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
13        Section 2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
14    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members.
15        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
16        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
17        Section 2-140. State financial support.
18        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
19        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
20                            ARTICLE 165.
21                      MELROSE PARK CIVIC CENTER
22        (70 ILCS 245/2-2)
23        Section  165-1.  Short  title. Sec. 2-2. This Article Act
24    may be cited as the Melrose Park Civic Center Law of 1997.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
26        (70 ILCS 245/2-3, in part)
27        Section 165-5. Definitions. Sec. 2-3. When used  in  this
28    Article Act:
29        "Authority"   means   the   Melrose   Park   Metropolitan
30    Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
31        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
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 1    the  Melrose  Park  Metropolitan  Exposition  Auditorium  and
 2    Office Building Authority.
 3        "Metropolitan Area" means all that territory in the State
 4    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
 5    Village of Melrose Park.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 7        (70 ILCS 245/2-4, in part)
 8        Section 165-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
 9    2-4.  There  is  hereby created a political subdivision, body
10    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
11    the  Melrose  Park  Metropolitan  Exposition  Auditorium  and
12    Office Building  Authority in the metropolitan area.
13        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
14    Village of Melrose Park.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
16        (70 ILCS 245/2-14, in part)
17        Section 165-15. Board created. Sec. 2-14.  The  governing
18    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
19    consisting of 7 members and shall be  known  as  the  Melrose
20    Park  Metropolitan  Exposition Auditorium and Office Building
21    Board.  The members of the  Board  shall  be  individuals  of
22    generally recognized ability and integrity.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
24        (70 ILCS 245/2-15, in part)
25        Section  165-20.  Board  members  appointed.   Sec. 2-15.
26    Within 60 days after January 1, 1990 (the effective  date  of
27    Article  II  of  Public Act 86-8) this Act becomes effective,
28    the Village President of the Village of  Melrose  Park,  with
29    the  advice  and consent of the Village of Melrose Park Board
30    of Trustees, shall appoint 2 members of the Board for initial
31    terms expiring June 1, 1990;  2  members  for  initial  terms
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 1    expiring  June  1,  1991;  and  3  members  for initial terms
 2    expiring June 1, 1992.  The successors of the initial members
 3    shall be appointed in like manner for 3 year terms  from  the
 4    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
 5    a vacancy.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 7        (70 ILCS 245/2-16, in part)
 8        Section  165-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 2-16. The
 9    Village President of the Village of Melrose  Park,  with  the
10    advice  and  consent  of the Village of Melrose Park Board of
11    Trustees, may remove any member of  the  Board  appointed  by
12    him,  in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or malfeasance
13    in office, after service on him, by registered United  States
14    mail,  return  receipt  requested,  of  a copy of the written
15    charges against him and an opportunity to be  publicly  heard
16    in person or by counsel in his own defense upon not less than
17    10 days notice.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
19        (70 ILCS 245/2-25, in part)
20        Section   165-30.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
21    compliance. Sec. 2-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
22    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
23    Article may bring a civil action in the Circuit Court of Cook
24    County in which the metropolitan area is  located  to  compel
25    compliance  with  the provisions of this Article Act relating
26    to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
28        Section  165-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
29    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
30    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
31        Section 2-3. Purpose.
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 1        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 2        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 3        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 4    buildings; lease of space.
 5        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 6    domain.
 7        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 8        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 9        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
10    State, or local agency.
11        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
12        Section 2-45. Insurance.
13        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
14    performance.
15        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
16        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
17        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
18    of interest.
19        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
20        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
21        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
22        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
23        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
24        Section 2-105. Funds.
25        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
26        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
27        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
28        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
29    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
30        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
31        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
32        Section 2-140. State financial support.
33        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
34        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                            ARTICLE 170.
 2                      METROPOLITAN CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 205/1)
 4        Section 170-1. Short title.  Sec.  1.  This  Article  Act
 5    shall  be  known  and  may be cited as the Metropolitan Civic
 6    Center Law of 1997 Act.
 7    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 8        (70 ILCS 205/2, in part)
 9        Section 170-5. Definitions. Sec. 2.  When  used  in  this
10    Article Act:
11        "Authority" means any Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium
12    and  Office  Building  Authority, as provided in this Article
13    Act.
14        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
15    any  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building
16    Authority, as provided in this Article Act.
17        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
18    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
19    county  or  counties establishing an authority as provided in
20    this Article Act.
21    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
22        (70 ILCS 205/3, in part)
23        Section 170-10. Creation of Authority; principal  office.
24    Sec.  3.  The  county  board of any county having an assessed
25    valuation, as equalized by the Department of Revenue, of  all
26    real  property  located  within  the  county of at least $300
27    million but less than  $5  billion,  or  the  county  boards,
28    acting  jointly,  of  any  combination  of counties having an
29    assessed  valuation,  as  equalized  by  the  Department   of
30    Revenue,  of  all  real  property  within such combination of
31    counties within the limits established by this Section may by
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 1    resolution or  ordinance  provide  for  the  formation  of  a
 2    Metropolitan   Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building
 3    Authority  with  the  powers,  duties,  responsibilities  and
 4    privileges provided in this Article Act.
 5        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  at  the
 6    site of the Authority's buildings.
 7    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
 8        (70 ILCS 205/5)
 9        Section  170-15. Rights and powers. Sec. 5. The Authority
10    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
11        (a)  To  acquire,  own,  construct,  lease,  operate  and
12    maintain  fair,  exposition,  arena,  office   building   and
13    associated  facilities  and grounds, to fix and collect just,
14    reasonable and nondiscriminatory charges for the use of  such
15    facilities,  and  to  lease air space over and appurtenant to
16    such facilities. The  charges  so  collected  shall  be  made
17    available  to defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority
18    and to pay the principal of and the interest upon  any  bonds
19    issued by the Authority.
20        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
21    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
22    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
23        (70 ILCS 205/7)
24        Section  170-20.  Acquisition  of  property;  money  from
25    State. Sec. 7. The Authority shall have the power to  acquire
26    and accept by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise any property
27    or   rights   from  any  person  or  persons,  any  municipal
28    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
29    the  State  itself, useful for its purposes, and to apply for
30    an accept grants, matching grants,  loans  or  appropriations
31    from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or instrumentality
32    thereof to be used for any of the purposes of  the  Authority
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 1    and to enter into any agreement with the State of Illinois in
 2    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
 3    appropriations. An Authority  located  in  a  county  with  a
 4    population over 50,000 and under 70,000 according to the 1980
 5    federal census may acquire real property or interests in real
 6    property  by  condemnation  for  any  of  the purposes of the
 7    Authority.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 205/13)
10        Section 170-25.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
11    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
12    2-52  10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until   the
13    proposition  to  issue  the  same  has  been submitted to and
14    approved by a majority of the  voters  of  said  metropolitan
15    area  voting  upon  the  proposition at a general election in
16    accordance with the general election law. The  Authority  may
17    by  resolution  order such proposition submitted at a regular
18    election  in  accordance  with  the  general  election   law,
19    whereupon  the recording officer shall certify the resolution
20    and the proposition to  the  proper  election  officials  for
21    submission.   Any  proposition  to  issue bonds as herein set
22    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
23    -------------------------------------------------------------
24        Shall bonds of the "Metropolitan
25     Exposition, Auditorium and Office       YES
26     Building Authority" to the amount  -------------------------
27     of.... Dollars ($    ) be issued        NO
28     for the purpose of       ?
29    -------------------------------------------------------------
30    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
31        (70 ILCS 205/14)
32        Section 170-30.  Tax Sec. 14. If a majority of the voters
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 1    of said metropolitan area approve the issuance  of  bonds  as
 2    provided  in  Section  170-25  13  of this Act, the Authority
 3    shall  have  power  to  levy  and  collect  annually  a   sum
 4    sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest
 5    charges by a sum equal to such grants or matching  grants  as
 6    the Authority shall receive, in any year, for this purpose.
 7        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
 8    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
 9    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
10    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
11    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
12    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
13    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
14    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
15    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
16    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
17    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
18    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
19    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
20        (70 ILCS 205/15, in part)
21        Section 170-35. Board created. Sec. 15. The governing and
22    administrative  body  of  the  Authority  shall  be  a  board
23    consisting  of  9  members  and  shall  be   known   as   the
24    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
25    The  members  of  the board shall be individuals of generally
26    recognized ability and integrity.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
28        (70 ILCS 205/16, in part)
29        Section 170-40. Board members appointed. Sec. 16.  Within
30    60  days after a county board of a single county qualified as
31    an Authority under the provisions of Section 170-10 3 of this
32    Act shall adopt a resolution or ordinance  providing  for  an
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 1    Authority,  the  county  board  chairman, with the advice and
 2    consent of the county board, shall appoint 3 members  of  the
 3    board  for  an  initial  term  expiring the second June first
 4    after appointment; and 3 members of the board for an  initial
 5    term  expiring  the third June first after appointment; and 3
 6    members of the board for an initial term expiring  the  fifth
 7    June first after appointment, and until their successors have
 8    been  appointed  and qualified. At the expiration of the term
 9    of any member, the county board chairman, with the advice and
10    consent of the county board, shall appoint his  successor  in
11    like  manner for a term of 5 years from the first day of June
12    of the year in which they are appointed, except in case of an
13    appointment to fill a vacancy.
14        The Board of Authorities  comprised  of  combinations  of
15    counties,  as provided in Section 170-10 3 of this Act, shall
16    be appointed in the following  manner:  memberships  for  the
17    Board  shall  be  apportioned  among  the member counties, as
18    nearly as possible, according to the proportion each county's
19    assessed  valuation,  as  equalized  by  the  Department   of
20    Revenue, of all real property located within the county bears
21    to   the  total  assessed  valuation,  as  equalized  by  the
22    Department of Revenue, of all real  property  located  within
23    the  Authority. The initial terms of such appointees for each
24    such county shall then be determined by lot. Each such county
25    chairman, with the  advice  and  consent  of  his  respective
26    county  board, shall then appoint the members allotted to him
27    in the manner provided in this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
29        (70 ILCS 205/19)
30        Section 170-45. Meetings; quorum; approval of  ordinances
31    and resolutions by chairman; public records. Sec. 19. Regular
32    meetings  of  the  Board  shall be held at least once in each
33    calendar month, the time and place of  such  meetings  to  be
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 1    fixed by the Board.
 2        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 3    the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be
 4    by ordinance or resolution and the  affirmative  vote  of  at
 5    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
 6    ordinance or resolution.
 7        All such ordinances and resolutions before taking  effect
 8    shall  be  approved  by  the chairman of the Board, and if he
 9    shall not approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as
10    he shall not approve he shall return to the  Board  with  his
11    objections  thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of
12    the Board occurring after the passage thereof.  But  in  case
13    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
14    with  his  objections thereto by the time aforesaid, he shall
15    be deemed to have approved the same and it shall take  effect
16    accordingly.  Upon  the return of any ordinance or resolution
17    by the chairman with his objections, the vote  by  which  the
18    same  was  passed  shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if
19    upon such reconsideration said  ordinance  or  resolution  is
20    passed  by  the  affirmative  vote  of at least 6 members, it
21    shall  go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of   the
22    chairman.
23        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
24    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
25    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
26    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
27    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
28    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
29    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
30        (70 ILCS 205/25)
31        Section 170-50.  Contracts. Sec. 25.  All  contracts  for
32    sale  of  property  of the value of more than $2500 or for an
33    concession in or lease of property, including air rights,  of
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 1    the  Authority  for  a  term  of  more than one year shall be
 2    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
 3    for  bids.  All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
 4    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
 5    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
 6    responsible  bidder,  after   advertising   for   bids.   All
 7    construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials,
 8    equipment  and services, when the expense thereof will exceed
 9    $2500, shall be let to the lowest responsible  bidder,  after
10    advertising  for  bids,  excepting  (1)  when  repair  parts,
11    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
12    or  services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when
13    the nature of the services required is such that  competitive
14    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
15    without   limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,  the
16    services of accountants,  architects,  attorneys,  engineers,
17    physicians,   superintendents  of  construction,  and  others
18    possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such
19    as water, light, heat,  power,  telephone  or  telegraph  are
20    required.
21        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
22    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
23    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
24    insure the best interests of the public.
25        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
26    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
27    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
28    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
29    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
30    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
31    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
32    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
33    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
34    the  members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action   is
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 1    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
 2    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
 3    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
 4    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
 5    open to public inspection.
 6        From  the  group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder
 7    shall be selected in the following manner: to  all  bids  for
 8    sales  the  gross receipts of which are not taxable under the
 9    Retailers' "Retailers Occupation Tax Act", approved June  28,
10    1933, as amended, there shall be added an amount equal to the
11    tax which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and
12    the lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales
13    the  gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act shall
14    be considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said  lowest
15    bid  relates  to  a  sale  not  taxable  under  said Act, any
16    contract entered into thereon shall be in the amount  of  the
17    original bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
18        Contracts   shall  not  be  split  into  parts  involving
19    expenditures of less than $2500 for the purposes of  avoiding
20    the  provisions of this Section, and all such split contracts
21    shall be void. If  any  collusion  occurs  among  bidders  or
22    prospective  bidders  in restraint of freedom of competition,
23    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
24    or otherwise, the bids of such bidders shall  be  void.  Each
25    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
26    has not been a party to any such agreement.
27        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
28    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
29    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
30    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
31    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
32    materials, supplies or equipment.
33        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
34    readvertise for bids. If  after  any  such  advertisement  no
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 1    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 2    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 3    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 4    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 5    received pursuant to advertisement.
 6        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 7    effect the provisions of this Section.
 8    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 9        (70 ILCS 205/26, in part)
10        Section  170-55.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
11    compliance.  Sec.  26.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
12    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
13    Article  may bring a civil action in the circuit court within
14    the boundaries of the Authority to compel compliance with the
15    provisions of this Article Act relating to  the  awarding  of
16    contracts by the Board.
17    (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
18        Section   170-60.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
19    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
20    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
21        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
22        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
23        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
24    lease of space.
25        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
26        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
27        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
28        Section 2-45. Insurance.
29        Section 2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest  payable
30    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
31        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
32        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
                            -250-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
 2    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
 3    interest.
 4        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 5        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 6        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 7        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 8        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
 9    bank or savings and loan association.
10        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
11    Investment Act.
12        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
14        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
15    and penalties.
16        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
17        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
18        Section 2-140. State financial support.
19        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
20        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
21        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
22                            ARTICLE 175.
23                        MILFORD CIVIC CENTER
24        (70 ILCS 220/7-1)
25        Section 175-1. Short title. Sec. 7-1.  This Article shall
26    be  known  and  may  be  cited  as the Milford "Milford Civic
27    Center Law of 1997 Act".
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/7-2, in part)
30        Section 175-5. Definitions. Sec. 7-2.  As  used  in  this
31    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
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 1        "Authority"  means  the  Milford Metropolitan Exposition,
 2    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 3        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 4    the  Milford  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office
 5    Building Authority.
 6        "Metropolitan Area" means all that territory  which  lies
 7    within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Milford.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/7-3, in part)
10        Section 175-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
11    7-3. There is hereby created a unit of local government known
12    as the Milford Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office
13    Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
14        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
15    Village of Milford.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/7-11)
18        Section 175-12.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
19    7-11.   Under  no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
20    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
21    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
22    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
23    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
24    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
25    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
26    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
27    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/7-12)
30        Section  175-13.   Investment  in  bonds. Sec. 7-12.  The
31    State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated  towns
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 1    and  other  units  of local government and public bodies, and
 2    public officers of any thereof,  all  banks,  bankers,  trust
 3    companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan
 4    associations,  savings  and  loan  associations,   investment
 5    companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business
 6    and  all  executors,  administrators, guardians, trustees and
 7    other fiduciaries  may  legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,
 8    moneys  or  other  funds  belonging  to  them or within their
 9    control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Article Act,  it
10    being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment
11    in   such   bonds  of  all  sinking,  insurance,  retirement,
12    compensation, pension  and  trust  funds,  whether  owned  or
13    controlled   by   private  or  public  persons  or  officers;
14    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
15    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
16    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
17    investment.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/7-13, in part)
20        Section 175-15. Board created. Sec. 7-13.  The  governing
21    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
22    consisting of 7 members and shall be  known  as  the  Milford
23    Metropolitan   Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building
24    Board. The members of  the  board  shall  be  individuals  of
25    generally recognized ability and integrity.
26    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/7-14, in part)
28        Section  175-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  7-14.
29    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
30    Article  7  of Public Act 84-245) this Act becomes effective,
31    the Village President of Milford, with the advice and consent
32    of the Milford Village Board of  Trustees,  shall  appoint  7
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 1    members  of  the  Board,  2 members to be appointed for terms
 2    expiring July 1, 1988, 2 members to be  appointed  for  terms
 3    expiring  July  1,  1987,  and  3 members to be appointed for
 4    terms expiring July 1, 1986, such  terms  commencing  on  the
 5    date  each is appointed. At the expiration of the term of any
 6    member, his successor  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Village
 7    President  of Milford in a like manner.  All successors shall
 8    hold  office  for  a  term  of  3  years  from  the  date  of
 9    appointment, except in case  of  an  appointment  to  fill  a
10    vacancy.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/7-25)
13        Section  175-25.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
14    7-25.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
15    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
16    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
17    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
18    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
19    for distribution to persons interested upon  request,  and  a
20    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
21    Village President of Milford.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        Section  175-30.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
24    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
25    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
26        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
27        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
28        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
29        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
30        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
31        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
32    governmental agency.
                            -254-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 2        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 3        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
 4    actions to compel performance.
 5        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 6    of interest.
 7        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 8        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 9        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
10        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
11        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
12        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
13    bank or savings and loan association.
14        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
15    Investment Act.
16        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
17        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
18        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
19    and penalties.
20        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
21    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
22        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
23        Section 2-140. State financial support.
24        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
25        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
26                            ARTICLE 180.
27                         NORMAL CIVIC CENTER
28        (70 ILCS 220/2-2)
29        Section 180-1. Short title. Sec. 2-2.  This Article shall
30    be known and may be cited as the Normal Civic Center  Law  of
31    1997.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/2-3, in part)
 2        Section  180-5. Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When used in this
 3    Article:
 4        "Authority" means the Normal Civic Center Authority.
 5        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 6    the Normal Civic Center Authority.
 7        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 8    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 9    of Normal in the County of McLean.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/2-4, in part)
12        Section 180-10. Authority created; principal office. Sec.
13    2-4.   There  is hereby created a political subdivision, body
14    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
15    the Normal Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
16        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
17    City of Normal.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/2-14, in part)
20        Section 180-15. Board created. Sec. 2-14.  The  governing
21    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
22    consisting of 9 members and shall  be  known  as  the  Normal
23    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the board shall
24    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/2-15, in part)
27        Section  180-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  2-15.
28    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
29    Article  2  of  Public  Act  84-245),   this  Article becomes
30    effective: the Mayor of the City of Normal  with  the  advice
31    and  consent  of  the  Normal  City  Council  shall appoint 3
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 1    members of the Board for initial terms expiring June 1, 1986;
 2    3 members for initial terms expiring  June  1,  1987;  and  3
 3    members  for  initial  terms  expiring  June  1,  1988.   The
 4    successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in like
 5    manner for 3 year terms from the date of appointment,  except
 6    in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/2-16, in part)
 9        Section  180-25. Removal of Board members. Sec. 2-16. The
10    appointing officer, with the advice and consent of the Normal
11    City Council, may remove any member of the Board appointed by
12    him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance
13    in office, after service on him, by registered United  States
14    mail,  return  requested,  of  a  copy of the written charges
15    against him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
16    or by counsel in his own defense upon not less than 10  days'
17    notice.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/2-25, in part)
20        Section   180-30.   Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
21    compliance. Sec. 2-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
22    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
23    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  circuit  court  of
24    McLean  County  in  which the metropolitan area is located to
25    compel compliance with the provisions  of  this  Article  Act
26    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        Section   180-35.   Standard   civic   center  provisions
29    incorporated by reference. The  following  Sections  of  this
30    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
31        Section 2-3. Purpose.
                            -257-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 2        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 3        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 4    buildings; lease of space.
 5        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 6    domain.
 7        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 8        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 9    State, or local agency.
10        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
11        Section 2-45. Insurance.
12        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
13    performance.
14        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
15        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
16        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
17    of interest.
18        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
19        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
20        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
21        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
22        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
23        Section 2-105. Funds.
24        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
25        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
26        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
27        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
28    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
29        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
30        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
31        Section 2-140. State financial support.
32        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
33        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                            ARTICLE 185.
 2                        OAK PARK CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 220/10-1)
 4        Section  185-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  10-1.  This Article
 5    shall be known and may be cited as the Oak Park Civic  Center
 6    Law of 1997.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/10-2, in part)
 9        Section 185-5. Definitions. Sec. 10-2.  When used in this
10    Article:
11        "Authority" means the Oak Park Civic Center Authority.
12        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
13    the Oak Park Civic Center Authority.
14        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
15    of Illinois lying within the corporate limits of the  Village
16    of Oak Park.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/10-3, in part)
19        Section  185-10.  Authority   created;  principal office.
20    Sec. 10-3. There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
21    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
22    of the Oak Park Civic Center Authority  in  the  metropolitan
23    area.
24        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
25    Village of Oak Park.
26    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/10-5)
28        Section  185-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  10-5.   The
29    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
30        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
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 1    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 2    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
 3    expositions grounds, convention or exhibition centers,  civic
 4    auditoriums, and office and county buildings, including sites
 5    and  parking areas and facilities therefor located within the
 6    metropolitan area.
 7        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
 8    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 9        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
10    and to plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and  finance  fairs,
11    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
12    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
13    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
14    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
15    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
16        (d)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
17    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
18    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
19    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
20    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
21        (e)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
22    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
23    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
24    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
25    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
26    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
27    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
28    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/10-10)
31        Section 185-20. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 10-10. The
32    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
33    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
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 1    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
 2        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 3    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 4    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 5    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 6    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 7    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 8    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 9    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
10    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
11    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
12    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
13    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
14    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
15    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
16    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
17    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
18    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
19    amended at the time of the making of the contract, may be  in
20    such  form,  may  carry  such registration privileges, may be
21    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
22    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
23    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
24    face  thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain
25    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
26    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
27    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
28    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
29    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
30    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
31    Authority may bring  mandamus,  injunction,  or  other  civil
32    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
33    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
34    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
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 1    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
 2    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
 3    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
 4    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
 5    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
 6    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
 7    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
 8    conflict  with  any action in conflict with any such contract
 9    or covenant.
10        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
11    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
12    that it is nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall be  negotiable
13    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
14    Illinois.
15        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
16    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
17    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
18    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
19    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
20    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
21    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
22    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
23    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
24    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
25    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
26    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
27    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
28    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
29    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
30        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
31    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
32    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
33    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
34    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
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 1    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 2    revenues of the Authority to pay:
 3        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
 4    operating the said facilities; and
 5        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 6    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 7    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
 8    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 9    secure payment thereof.
10        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
11    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
12    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
13    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
14    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
15    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
16    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
17    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
18    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
19    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
20    created thereby.
21        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
22    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
23    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
24    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
25    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
26    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
27        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
28    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
29    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
30    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
31    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
32    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
33    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
34    newspaper  or financial publication in the United States. All
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 1    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
 2    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
 3    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
 4    right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for  bids  in  the
 5    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
 6    no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less than
 7    par value, without further advertising, within 60 days  after
 8    the   bids   are   required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
 9    advertisement.
10        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
11    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
12    effective date of this amendatory Act  of  1989,  it  is  and
13    always  has  been  the  intention of the General Assembly (i)
14    that  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts  are  and  always  have   been
15    supplementary   grants  of  power  to  issue  instruments  in
16    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
17    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
18    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
19    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
20    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
21    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
22    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
23    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
24    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
25    Acts.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/10-11)
28        Section  185-25.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
29    10-11.   Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
30    Authority  under  Section  185-20  10-10  be  or  become   an
31    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
32    other  political  subdivision  of  or municipality within the
33    State, nor shall any such bond or obligation be or become  an
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 1    indebtedness  of  the  Authority  within  the  purview of any
 2    constitutional limitation  or  provision,  and  it  shall  be
 3    plainly  stated  on  the  face  of each bond that it does not
 4    constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is  payable
 5    solely from the revenues or income as aforesaid.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/10-13)
 8        Section 185-30. Bonds other than revenue bonds; election.
 9    Sec.  10-13.  No  bonds,  other  than  revenue  bonds  issued
10    pursuant  to  Section  185-20  10,  shall  be  issued  by the
11    Authority until the proposition to issue the  same  has  been
12    submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of said
13    metropolitan  area  voting  upon the proposition at a general
14    election in accordance with the  general  election  law.  The
15    Authority  may by resolution order such proposition submitted
16    at a regular election in accordance with the general election
17    law,  whereupon  the  recording  officer  shall  certify  the
18    resolution  and  the  proposition  to  the  proper   election
19    officials  for submission.  Any proposition to issue bonds as
20    herein set forth shall  be  in  substantially  the  following
21    form:
22    -------------------------------------------------------------
23        Shall bonds of the "Oak Park Civic
24    Center Authority"                       YES
25    to the amount of.... Dollars        -------------------------
26    ($    ) be issued for the purpose       NO
27    of....?
28    -------------------------------------------------------------
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/10-14)
31        Section  185-35.  Tax.  Sec. 10-14.  If a majority of the
32    voters of said metropolitan  area  approve  the  issuance  of
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 1    bonds  as  provided  in Section 185-30 10-13 of this Article,
 2    the Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a
 3    sum sufficient to pay for the annual principal  and  interest
 4    charges on such bonds.
 5        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
 6    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
 7    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
 8    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
 9    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
10    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
11    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
12    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
13    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
14    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
15    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
16    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/10-15, in part)
19        Section 185-40. Board created. Sec. 10-15.  The governing
20    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
21    consisting  of  9  members and shall be known as the Oak Park
22    Civic Center  Board.  The  members  of  the  board  shall  be
23    individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/10-16, in part)
26        Section  185-45.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec. 10-16.
27    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
28    Article 10  of  Public  Act  84-245),  this  Article  becomes
29    effective the President of the Village Oak Park shall appoint
30    9  members  of  the  Oak Park Civic Center Authority with the
31    advice and consent of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
32    Oak Park, 3 members to be appointed for terms of  1  year,  3
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 1    members  to  be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members
 2    to be appointed for terms of 3 years, such  terms  commencing
 3    on  the date each is appointed. At the expiration of the term
 4    of any member, his  successor  shall  be  appointed  in  like
 5    manner.  All  successors  shall  hold  office for a term of 3
 6    years from the date of appointment,  except  in  case  of  an
 7    appointment to fill a vacancy.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/10-28)
10        Section  185-50.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
11    10-28. As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
12    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
13    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
14    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
15    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
16    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
17    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the County Clerk of Cook
18    County and the President of the Village of Oak Park.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        Section  185-55.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
21    incorporated  by  reference.  The  following Sections of this
22    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
23        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
24        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
25        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
26    lease of space.
27        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
28        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
29    or local agency.
30        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
31        Section 2-45. Insurance.
32        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
                            -267-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
 2    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
 3    interest.
 4        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 5        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 6        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 7        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 8        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
 9        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
10    bank or savings and loan association.
11        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
12    Investment Act.
13        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
14        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
15        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
16    and penalties.
17        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
18    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
19        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
20        Section 2-140. State financial support.
21        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
22        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
23               ARTICLE 190.  ORLAND PARK CIVIC CENTER
24        (70 ILCS 270/4-1)
25        Section 190-1. Short title. Sec.  4-1.   This  Article  4
26    shall  be  known  and may be cited as the Orland "Orland Park
27    Civic Center Law of 1997 Act".
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/4-2, in part)
30        Section 190-5.  Definitions. Sec. 4-2.  As used  in  this
31    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
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 1        "Authority"    means   the   Orland   Park   Metropolitan
 2    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 3        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 4    the  Orland  Park  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
 5    Office Building Authority.
 6        "Metropolitan  area"  means all that territory which lies
 7    within the corporate boundaries  of  the  Village  of  Orland
 8    Park.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/4-3, in part)
11        Section  190-10.   Authority  created;  principal office.
12    Sec. 4-3.  There is hereby created a unit of local government
13    known as the Orland Park Metropolitan Exposition,  Auditorium
14    and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
15        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
16    Village of Orland Park.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/4-11)
19        Section 190-15.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
20    4-11.  Under  no  circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
21    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
22    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
23    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
24    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
25    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
26    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
27    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
28    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
30        (70 ILCS 270/4-12)
31        Section  190-20.   Investment  in  bonds. Sec. 4-12.  The
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 1    State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated  towns
 2    and  other  units  of local government and public bodies, and
 3    public officers of any thereof,  all  banks,  bankers,  trust
 4    companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan
 5    associations,  savings  and  loan  associations,   investment
 6    companies and other persons carrying on an insurance business
 7    and  all  executors,  administrators, guardians, trustees and
 8    other fiduciaries  may  legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,
 9    moneys  or  other  funds  belonging  to  them or within their
10    control in any bonds issued pursuant to this Article Act,  it
11    being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment
12    in   such   bonds  of  all  sinking,  insurance,  retirement,
13    compensation, pension  and  trust  funds,  whether  owned  or
14    controlled   by   private  or  public  persons  or  officers;
15    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
16    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
17    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
18    investment.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/4-13)
21        Section 190-25.  Bonds other  than  revenue  bonds.  Sec.
22    4-13.   No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to
23    Section 2-51 4-10, shall be issued by the Authority until the
24    proposition to issue the  same  has  been  submitted  to  and
25    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
26    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
27    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
28    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
29    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
30    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
31    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
32    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
33    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
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 1    -------------------------------------------------------------
 2        Shall bonds of the "Orland Park         YES
 3    Metropolitan Exposition,
 4    Auditorium and Office Building         ----------------------
 5    Authority" to the amount of.....
 6    Dollars ($    ) be issued for the
 7    purpose of....?                             NO
 8    -------------------------------------------------------------
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/4-14)
11        Section  190-30.   Tax.  Sec. 4-14.  If a majority of the
12    voters of said metropolitan  area  approve  the  issuance  of
13    bonds  as  provided  in  Section 190-25 4-13 of this Act, the
14    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
15    sufficient to pay  for  the  annual  principal  and  interest
16    charges on such bonds.
17        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
18    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
19    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
20    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
21    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
22    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
23    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
24    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
25    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
26    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
27    rate  of  .0005%  of  the full fair cash value of the taxable
28    property in the metropolitan area, as equalized  or  assessed
29    by the Department of Revenue.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/4-15, in part)
32        Section 190-35.  Board created. Sec. 4-15.  The governing
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 1    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 2    consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Orland Park
 3    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
 4    The members of the board shall be  individuals  of  generally
 5    recognized ability and integrity.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/4-16, in part)
 8        Section  190-40.   Board  members  appointed.  Sec. 4-16.
 9    Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the  effective  date
10    of  Article  4  of  Public  Act  83-1456)  this  Act  becomes
11    effective,  the  Village  President  of Orland Park, with the
12    advice and consent  of  the  Orland  Park  Village  Board  of
13    Trustees,  shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members to
14    be appointed for terms of one year, 2 members to be appointed
15    for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed for terms
16    of 3 years,  such  terms  commencing  on  the  date  each  is
17    appointed.    One   of   the   members  appointed  may  be  a
18    representative  from  the  Orland  Park  Village   Board   of
19    Trustees.  At  the  expiration of the term of any member, his
20    successor shall be appointed  by  the  Village  President  of
21    Orland  Park  in  a  like  manner.  All successors shall hold
22    office for a term of 3 years from the  date  of  appointment,
23    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        (70 ILCS 270/4-23)
26        Section  190-45.  General  manager;  other  appointments.
27    Sec. 4-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall
28    be  a person of recognized ability and business experience to
29    hold office at  the  pleasure  of  the  Board.   The  general
30    manager  shall  manage  the  properties  and  business of the
31    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
32    control of the Board, and shall direct the enforcement of all
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 1    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 2    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 3    time  to  time  by  the  Board.   The  Board may delegate its
 4    authority to appoint and act as  employer  to  the  governing
 5    body  of  the Village of Orland Park, and any such delegation
 6    of power occurring before September 26, 1991  (the  effective
 7    date  of  Public  Act  87-738)  the  effective  date  of this
 8    amendatory Act of 1991 is hereby validated.
 9        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
10    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
11    officers,  attorneys,  engineers,  consultants,  agents   and
12    employees  as may be necessary.  The Board shall define their
13    duties and require bonds of such of them  as  the  Board  may
14    designate.
15        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
16    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
17    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
18    office and shall not be members of the Board.
19        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
20    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
21    consultants, agents and  employees  shall  be  fixed  by  the
22    Board.
23    (Source: P.A. 87-738.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/4-27)
25        Section  190-50.   Report  and  financial statement. Sec.
26    4-27.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
27    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
28    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
29    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
30    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
31    for distribution to persons interested upon  request,  and  a
32    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
33    Village President of Orland Park.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        Section  190-55.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 3    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
 4    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 5        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 6        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 7        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
 8        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
 9        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
10        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
11        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
12    governmental agency.
13        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
14        Section 2-45. Insurance.
15        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
16    actions to compel performance.
17        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
18    of interest.
19        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
20        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
21        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
22        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
23        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
24        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
25    bank or savings and loan association.
26        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
27    Investment Act.
28        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
29        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
30    and penalties.
31        Section  2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or
32    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
33        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
                            -274-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 2        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 3        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 4                  ARTICLE 195. OTTAWA CIVIC CENTER
 5        (70 ILCS 325/5-2)
 6        Section 195-1.  Short title.   Sec.  5-2.   This  Article
 7    shall  be  known  and may be cited as the Ottawa Civic Center
 8    Law of 1997.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/5-3, in part)
11        Section 195-5.  Definitions. Sec. 5-3.  When used in this
12    Article:
13        "Authority" means the Ottawa Civic Center Authority.
14        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
15    the Ottawa Civic Center Authority.
16        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
17    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
18    of Ottawa in the County of LaSalle.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/5-4, in part)
21        Section  195-10.   Authority  created;  principal office.
22    Sec. 5-4.  There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
23    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
24    of the Ottawa Civic  Center  Authority  in  the  metropolitan
25    area.
26        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
27    City of Ottawa.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/5-14, in part)
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 1        Section  195-15.   Board  created.    Sec.   5-14.    The
 2    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
 3    board  consisting  of  9  members  and  shall be known as the
 4    Ottawa Civic Center Authority  Board.   The  members  of  the
 5    Board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
 6    and integrity.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/5-15, in part)
 9        Section 195-20.   Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  5-15.
10    Within  60  days after September 11, 1989 (the effective date
11    of Article 5 of  Public  Act  86-907)  this  Article  becomes
12    effective,  the  Mayor of the City of Ottawa, with the advice
13    and consent of the  Ottawa  City  Council,  shall  appoint  3
14    members of the Board for initial terms expiring June 1, 1990;
15    3  members  for  initial  terms  expiring June 1, 1991; and 3
16    members  for  initial  terms  expiring  June  1,  1992.   The
17    successors of the initial members shall be appointed in  like
18    manner  for 3 year terms from the date of appointment, except
19    in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/5-16, in part)
22        Section 195-25. Removal of Board members.  Sec. 5-16. The
23    Mayor of the City of Ottawa, with the advice and  consent  of
24    the  Ottawa  City Council, may remove any member of the Board
25    appointed by him or her, in case of incompetency, neglect  of
26    duty  or  malfeasance in office, after service on the member,
27    by registered United States mail, return  receipt  requested,
28    of  a  copy  of the written charges against him or her and an
29    opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by  counsel  in
30    his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days notice.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/5-26)
 2        Section  195-30.   Report  and financial statement.  Sec.
 3    5-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
 4    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 5    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 6    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
 7    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 8    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
 9    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
10    Mayor of the City of Ottawa.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        Section  195-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
13    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
14    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
15        Section 2-3. Purpose.
16        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
17        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
18        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
19    buildings; lease of space.
20        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
21    domain.
22        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
23        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
24        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
25    State, or local agency.
26        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
27        Section 2-45. Insurance.
28        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
29    performance.
30        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
31        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
32        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
33    of interest.
                            -277-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 2        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 3        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 4        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
 5        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 6        Section 2-105. Funds.
 7        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 8        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 9        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
10        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
11    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
12        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
13        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
14    compliance.
15        Section 2-140. State financial support.
16        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
17        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
18                   ARTICLE 200. PEKIN CIVIC CENTER
19        (70 ILCS 320/2-1)
20        Section  200-1.   Short  title.  Sec.  2-1.  This Article
21    shall be known and may be cited as  the  Pekin  Civic  Center
22    Authority Law of 1997.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
24        (70 ILCS 320/2-2, in part)
25        Section 200-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2-2.  When used in this
26    Article Act:
27        "Authority" means the Pekin Civic Center Authority.
28        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
29    the Pekin Civic Center Authority.
30        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory which is  in
31    the corporate boundaries of the City of Pekin.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 2        (70 ILCS 320/2-3, in part)
 3        Section  200-10.   Authority  created;  principal office.
 4    Sec. 2-3.  There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
 5    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
 6    of the Pekin Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
 7        The principal offices of the Authority  shall  be  within
 8    the metropolitan area.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
10        (70 ILCS 320/2-5)
11        Section  200-15.   Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  2-5.   The
12    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
13        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
14    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
15    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip   and    maintain
16    exhibitions  grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic
17    auditoriums, and office and  municipal  buildings,  including
18    sites  and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor located
19    within the metropolitan area.
20        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
21    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
22        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
23    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
24    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
25    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
26    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
27    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
28    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
29        (d)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
30    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
31    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
32    by Article VII of the Code of Civil Procedure.
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 1        (e)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 2    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
 3    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 4    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
 5    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
 6    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
 7    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
 8    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
10        (70 ILCS 320/2-11)
11        Section  200-20.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness. Sec.
12    2-11.  Under no  circumstances,  except  by  express  written
13    agreement  of  the  Authority  and  the  State or a political
14    subdivision or subdivision adopted pursuant to  Article  VII,
15    Section  10,  of  the Constitution, shall any bonds issued by
16    the Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of
17    the  State  of Illinois or of any other political subdivision
18    of or municipality within the State, nor shall any such  bond
19    or  obligation  be or become an indebtedness of the Authority
20    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
21    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
22    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
23    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
24    as aforesaid.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
26        (70 ILCS 320/2-13)
27        Section  200-25.   Bonds  other   than   revenue   bonds;
28    election.  Sec.  2-13.    No  bonds, other than revenue bonds
29    issued  pursuant  to  Section  2-50  2-10,  or  bonds  issued
30    pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement as contemplated by
31    the exception contained in  Section  200-20  2-11,  shall  be
32    issued  by  the  Authority until the proposition to issue the
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 1    same has been submitted to and approved by a majority of  the
 2    voters  of said metropolitan area voting upon the proposition
 3    at a general election, after at least 10 days notice of  such
 4    submission  has been given by publishing said notice one time
 5    in one or more  newspapers  published  in  said  metropolitan
 6    area.   Any  proposition  to  issue bonds as herein set forth
 7    shall be submitted upon ballot separate and distinct from any
 8    other ballot and may be in substantially the following form:
 9    -------------------------------------------------------------
10        Shall bonds of the "Pekin
11     Civic Center Authority" to                YES
12     the amount of ___________ Dollars      ---------------------
13     ($        ) be issued for the              NO
14     purpose of                   ?
15    -------------------------------------------------------------
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
17        (70 ILCS 320/2-14)
18        Section 200-30.  Tax. Sec. 2-14.  If a  majority  of  the
19    voters  of  said  metropolitan  area  approve the issuance of
20    bonds as provided in Section 200-25 2-13 of this Act,  or  if
21    an  intergovernmental  agreement is executed with a political
22    subdivision or subdivisions for the issuance  of  full  faith
23    and  credit bonds, the Authority shall have power to levy and
24    collect annually a sum  sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual
25    principal  and interest charges on such bonds; provided, that
26    such tax levy shall be reduced by a sum equal to such  grants
27    or  matching  grants  as  the Authority shall receive, in any
28    year, for this purpose and provided, in  the  case  of  bonds
29    issued  pursuant  to intergovernmental agreement, said tax is
30    valid only within the subdivisions  executing  the  agreement
31    with the Authority.
32        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
33    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
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 1    levied by ordinance.  After the ordinance has been adopted it
 2    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
 3    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
 4    the  metropolitan  area.   A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
 5    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
 6    the 3rd Tuesday in September in  each  year.   Thereupon  the
 7    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
 8    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
 9    rate  of  .05%  of  the  value of the taxable property of the
10    metropolitan area, as equalized or assessed by the Department
11    of Revenue Commerce and Community Affairs.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
13        (70 ILCS 320/2-15, in part)
14        Section 200-35.  Board created. Sec. 2-15.  The governing
15    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
16    consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Pekin Civic
17    Center  Authority  Board.   The members of the board shall be
18    individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
20        (70 ILCS 320/2-16, in part)
21        Section 200-40.   Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  2-16.
22    Within  60  days after September 16, 1984 (the effective date
23    of Article  II  of  Public  Act  83-1435)  this  Act  becomes
24    effective,  the Mayor of Pekin with the advice and consent of
25    the Pekin City Council shall appoint 7 members of the  Board,
26    2 members to be appointed for terms of one year, 2 members to
27    be  appointed  for  terms  of  2  years,  and 3 members to be
28    appointed for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on  the
29    date  each is appointed.  One of the members appointed may be
30    a  representative  from  the  Pekin  City  Council.   At  the
31    expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall  be
32    appointed  by  the  Mayor  of  Pekin  in  a like manner.  All
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 1    successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years  from  the
 2    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
 3    a vacancy.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 5        (70 ILCS 320/2-19)
 6        Section 200-45.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
 7    and  resolutions  by  chairman;  public  records.  Sec. 2-19.
 8    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once  in
 9    each  calendar  month, the time and place of such meetings to
10    be fixed by the Board.
11        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
12    the  transaction  of business.  All action of the Board shall
13    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
14    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
15    ordinance or resolution.
16        All such ordinances and resolutions before taking  effect
17    shall  be  approved  by  the chairman of the Board, and if he
18    shall approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as  he
19    shall  not  approve  he  shall  return  to the Board with his
20    objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting  of
21    the  Board  occurring after the passage thereof.  But in case
22    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
23    with his objections thereto by the time aforesaid,  he  shall
24    be  deemed to have approved the same and it shall take effect
25    accordingly.  Upon the return of any ordinance or  resolution
26    by  the  chairman  with his objections, the vote by which the
27    same was passed shall be reconsidered by the  Board,  and  if
28    upon  such  reconsideration  said  ordinance or resolution is
29    passed by the affirmative vote of  at  least  5  members,  it
30    shall   go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of  the
31    chairman.
32        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
33    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
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 1    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
 2    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 3    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
 4    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 6        (70 ILCS 320/2-25)
 7        Section 200-50.  Contracts. Sec. 2-25.  All contracts for
 8    sale  of  property of the value of more than $2500 or for any
 9    an concession in or lease of property, including air  rights,
10    of  the  Authority  for a term of more than one year shall be
11    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
12    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
13    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
14    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
15    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, excepting (1)
16    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
17    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
18    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
19    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
20    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
21    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
22    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
23    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
24    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
25    telephone or telegraph are required.
26        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
27    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
28    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
29    insure the best interests of the public.
30        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
31    Board may take in account the past record  of  dealings  with
32    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
33    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
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 1    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
 2    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
 3    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
 4    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 5    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
 6    the  members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action   is
 7    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
 8    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
 9    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
10    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
11    open to public inspection.
12        From  the  group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder
13    shall be selected in the following manner: to  all  bids  for
14    sales  the  gross receipts of which are not taxable under the
15    Retailers' "Retailers Occupation Tax Act", approved June  28,
16    1933, as amended, there shall be added an amount equal to the
17    tax which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and
18    the lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales
19    the  gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act shall
20    be considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said  lowest
21    bid  relates  to  a  sale  not  taxable  under  said Act, any
22    contract entered into thereon shall be in the amount  of  the
23    original bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
24        Contracts   shall  not  be  split  into  parts  involving
25    expenditures of less than $2500 for the purposes of  avoiding
26    the  provisions of this Section, and all such split contracts
27    shall be void.  If any  collusion  occurs  among  bidders  or
28    prospective  bidders  in restraint of freedom of competition,
29    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
30    or otherwise, the bids of such bidders shall be  void.   Each
31    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
32    has not been a party to any such agreement.
33        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
34    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
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 1    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 2    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 3    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 4    materials, supplies or equipment.
 5        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 6    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 7    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 8    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 9    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
10    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
11    received pursuant to advertisement.
12        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
13    effect the provisions of this Section.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
15        (70 ILCS 320/2-26, in part)
16        Section  200-55.   Bidders;  civil   action   to   compel
17    compliance.  Sec. 2-26. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
18    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
19    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the circuit court in
20    Tazewell County to compel compliance with the  provisions  of
21    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
22    Board.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
24        (70 ILCS 320/2-27)
25        Section  200-60.   Report  and  financial statement. Sec.
26    2-27.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
27    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
28    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
29    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
30    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
31    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
32    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
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 1    Mayor of Pekin.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 3        Section  200-65.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 4    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
 5    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 6        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 7        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 8        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
 9    lease of space.
10        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
11        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
12        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
13    State, or local agency.
14        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
15        Section 2-45. Insurance.
16        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
17    performance.
18        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
19        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
20    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
21    interest.
22        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
23        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
24        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
25        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
26        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
27        Section 2-105. Funds.
28        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
29        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
30        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
31    and penalties.
32        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
33        Section 2-140. State financial support.
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 1        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 2        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 3                  ARTICLE 205.  PEORIA CIVIC CENTER
 4        (70 ILCS 315/1)
 5        Section 205-1. Sec. 1. Short  title  and  Citation.  This
 6    Article  Act  shall  be  known and may be cited as the Peoria
 7    Civic Center Law of 1997 Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 9        (70 ILCS 315/2, in part)
10        Section 205-5. Sec. 2.  Definitions. When  used  in  this
11    Article Act:
12        "Authority" means Peoria Civic Center Authority.
13        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
14    the Peoria Civic Center Authority.
15        "City" means the City of Peoria, Illinois.
16        "City clerk" means the City Clerk of the City of  Peoria,
17    Illinois.
18        "City  council"  means  the  City  Council of the City of
19    Peoria, Illinois.
20        "Net  revenues"  means  the  revenues  of  the  Authority
21    exclusive of taxes after deducting all costs of operation and
22    maintenance and such reserves as may be deemed  necessary  or
23    advisable by the Authority.
24    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
25        (70 ILCS 315/3, in part)
26        Section 205-10.  Creation of Authority; principal office.
27    Sec.  3.  Creation-  Political  Entity,  etc. There is hereby
28    created a political subdivision, body politic  and  municipal
29    corporation  by  the  name  and  style of Peoria Civic Center
30    Authority whose boundaries are coextensive with the  City  of
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 1    Peoria, as the same are now or may be in the future.
 2        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
 3    City of Peoria.
 4    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 5        (70 ILCS 315/4)
 6        Section 205-15. Sec. 4.  Rights and powers. The Authority
 7    shall have the following rights and powers:
 8        (a)  To purchase, own, construct, lease as lessee  or  in
 9    any  other way acquire, improve, extend, repair, reconstruct,
10    regulate, operate, equip and  maintain  fair  and  exposition
11    grounds,   convention   or   exhibition   centers  and  civic
12    auditoriums, including sites and parking areas and facilities
13    therefor located within the City area, and to lease air space
14    over and appurtenant to such facilities;
15        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
16    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
17    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
18    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
19    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
20    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
21    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
22        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain, to  acquire
23    sites  for such grounds, centers and auditoriums, and parking
24    areas and facilities in the manner provided for the  exercise
25    of  the right of eminent domain under Article VII of the Code
26    of Civil Procedure, as amended;
27        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
28    nondiscriminatory  charges for the use of such parking areas,
29    and  facilities,  grounds,  centers   and   auditoriums   and
30    admission  charges  to  fairs,  shows,  exhibits  and  events
31    sponsored or held by the Authority. The charges collected may
32    be  made  available  to defray the reasonable expenses of the
33    Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest of any
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 1    bonds issued by the Authority;
 2        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
 3    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
 5        (70 ILCS 315/5)
 6        Section  205-20.  Sec.  5. Power to acquire property. The
 7    Authority shall have the power (i) to acquire and  accept  by
 8    purchase,  lease,  gift,  or otherwise any property or rights
 9    useful for  the  Authority's  purposes  from  any  person  or
10    persons,  any  municipal corporation, body politic, or agency
11    of the State, or from the State itself, (ii) useful  for  its
12    purposes,  and  to  apply  for  and  accept  grants, matching
13    grants, loans or appropriations from the State of Illinois or
14    any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for  any  of
15    the  purposes  of  the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any
16    agreement with the State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such
17    grants,  matching  grants,  loans or appropriations, with the
18    power to use any gift, grant, or other income for any  lawful
19    purpose of the Authority including the abatement of any taxes
20    levied or assessed pursuant to the terms of this Article Act.
21    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
22        (70 ILCS 315/6)
23        Section   205-25.  Sec.  6.  Grants,  etc.  from  federal
24    government. The Authority shall have the power to  apply  for
25    and  accept  grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations
26    from the federal government or any agency or  instrumentality
27    thereof  to  be used for any of the purposes of the Authority
28    and to enter into any agreement with the  federal  government
29    in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching  grants,  loans  or
30    appropriations  with  the  power  to  use any gift, grant, or
31    other  income  for  any  lawful  purpose  of  the   Authority
32    including  the  abatement  of  any  taxes  levied or assessed
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 1    pursuant to the terms of this Article Act.
 2    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 3        (70 ILCS 315/8)
 4        Section  205-30.  Sec.  8.  Levy  of   taxes.   For   all
 5    preliminary     expenses,     architectural     architectual,
 6    engineering,   accounting,   legal  and  otherwise  that  are
 7    incident to the proper planning and development  of  a  civic
 8    center;  for  the purpose of payment for land that is leased,
 9    condemned  or  purchased  for  an   exposition,   convention,
10    exhibition   center   for  auditorium  and  other  supporting
11    facilities of a like nature necessary or  desirable  for  the
12    proper  development  of  a  civic  center;  for the purchase,
13    construction, equipping, supplying  and  furnishing  of  such
14    grounds  and  buildings  and  for the payment of all expenses
15    incident thereto;  for  the  payment  of  the  principal  and
16    interest on bonds of the Authority issued pursuant to Section
17    205-35 9 of this Act and for all other corporate purposes set
18    forth  in  this  Article  Act, the City Council may, upon the
19    request of the Board, levy, upon all taxable property in  the
20    City,   without  referendum,  a  tax  that  will  produce  an
21    aggregate amount not exceeding  $300,000,  exclusive  of  any
22    amounts  levied  for the payment of principal and interest on
23    the bonded interest of the Authority. This tax  need  not  be
24    levied  in one year but may be levied in a period of up to 10
25    years so long as the total limit of $300,000 is not exceeded.
26    Thereafter, if the proposition for the levy of such a tax has
27    been submitted to the electors of the City at an election and
28    has received the affirmative vote  of  those  voting  on  the
29    proposition,  the  City  Council  may levy annually, upon all
30    taxable property in the City, a tax at a rate  not  exceeding
31    .05%  of  the  value  of the taxable property in the City, as
32    equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue which rate
33    limitation is exclusive of any amount levied for the  payment
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 1    of  principal  and interest on the bonded indebtedness of the
 2    Authority.  The  City  Council  may  order  such  proposition
 3    submitted,  in  accordance  with  the general election law by
 4    adoption  of  a  resolution  so  ordering  and  certified  in
 5    accordance therewith.
 6        All net revenues  received  by  the  Authority  shall  be
 7    credited  against  all  taxes  that  are  levied  or assessed
 8    pursuant to the provisions  of  this  Section  and  said  tax
 9    levied shall be abated accordingly on an annual basis.
10    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
11        (70 ILCS 315/9)
12        Section  205-35.  Sec. 9. Borrowing money; revenue bonds;
13    nature of indebtedness; investment in bonds.   The  Authority
14    shall  have  continuing power to borrow money for the purpose
15    of carrying out and performing its duties and exercising  its
16    powers under this Article Act.
17        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
18    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
19    Authority  may,  pursuant  to ordinance adopted by the Board,
20    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
21    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
22    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
23    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
24    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
25    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
26    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
27    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
28    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
29    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
30    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
31    time or times not exceeding forty years from their respective
32    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
33    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
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 1    amended at the time of the making of  the  contract,  payable
 2    semi-annually,   may   be   in  such  form,  may  carry  such
 3    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
 4    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
 5    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
 6    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
 7    executed in such  manner  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
 8    covenants,  all as may be provided in said ordinance. In case
 9    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
10    attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature  shall
11    nevertheless  be  valid  and  effective for all purposes. The
12    holder  or  holders  of  any  bonds,  or   interest   coupons
13    appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring
14    mandamus,  injunction,  or  other  civil  actions  action  or
15    proceedings  to  compel the performance and observance by the
16    Authority or any of its officers, agents or employees of  any
17    contract  or  covenant made by the Authority with the holders
18    of  such  bonds  or  interest  coupons,  and  to  compel  the
19    Authority and any of its officers,  agents  or  employees  to
20    perform  any  duties required to be performed for the benefit
21    of the holders of any such bonds or interest coupons  by  the
22    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
23    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
24    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
25    contract or covenant.
26        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
27    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
28    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
29    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
30        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
31    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
32    shall determine except that if issued to bear interest at the
33    maximum rate authorized by the  Bond  Authorization  Act,  as
34    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds
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 1    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest  and
 2    except  that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at a
 3    rate of less than the maximum rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
 4    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
 5    the contract, shall be such that the  interest  cost  to  the
 6    Authority  of the money received from the sale of bonds shall
 7    not  exceed  the  maximum  rate  authorized   by   the   Bond
 8    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
 9    the contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds  or
10    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
11        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
12    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
13    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
14    fees for the use of its facilities sufficient  at  all  times
15    with other revenues of the Authority to pay:
16        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
17    operating the said facilities; and
18        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
19    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
20    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
21    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
22    secure payment thereof.
23        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
24    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
25    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
26    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
27    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
28    theatrical,    cultural,   expositions,   sport   activities,
29    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
30    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
31    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
32    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
33    created thereby.
34        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
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 1    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
 2    injunction, or other civil actions or action and  proceedings
 3    in  any court of competent jurisdiction to compel performance
 4    and  compliance  therewith,  but  the  trust  agreement   may
 5    prescribe  by  whom  or  on  whose  behalf such action may be
 6    instituted.
 7        Under no circumstances shall any revenue bonds issued  by
 8    the  Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of
 9    the State of Illinois or of any other  political  subdivision
10    of  or municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond
11    or obligation be or become an indebtedness of  the  Authority
12    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
13    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
14    bond  that  it  does  not  constitute such an indebtedness or
15    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
16    as aforesaid.
17        The   State   and   all   counties,   cities,   villages,
18    incorporated   towns   and   other   municipal  corporations;
19    political subdivisions and public bodies, and public officers
20    of any thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies,  savings
21    banks  and  institutions,  building  and  loan  associations,
22    savings and loan associations, investment companies and other
23    persons  carrying on an insurance business and all executors,
24    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
25    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
26    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
27    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
28    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
29    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
30    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
31    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
32    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
33    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
34    selecting securities for investment.
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 1        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
 2    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
 3    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
 4    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
 5    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
 6    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
 7    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
 8    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
 9    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
10    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
11    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
12    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
13    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
14    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
15    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
16    Acts.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
18        (70 ILCS 315/10)
19        Section 205-40. Sec. 10. Borrowing Money Bonds other than
20    revenue  bonds;  election;  tax.  The Authority may, with the
21    consent of the  City  Council  expressed  by  ordinance,  and
22    pursuant  to referendum hereinafter provided borrow money and
23    incur an indebtedness and issue bonds therefor in the  amount
24    or  amounts  not  to  exceed in the aggregate 2% of the total
25    value of the taxable property of the Authority  as  equalized
26    or  assessed  by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of
27    exercising its powers under this Article Act,  including  but
28    not  to  be  limited  to the purpose of project planning, the
29    purchasing, leasing, condemning or otherwise  acquiring  site
30    property,  the  construction  and furnishing of all buildings
31    and other improvements directed pursuant to this Article  Act
32    including  all  reasonable landscape and site preparation and
33    including  interest  on  its  bonds   for   the   period   of
                            -296-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    construction  and  not  exceeding one year thereafter; and to
 2    issue  general  obligation   bonds   as   evidence   of   the
 3    indebtedness  incurred.  In  addition to other purposes, such
 4    bonds may be issued for the purpose of refunding  outstanding
 5    general  obligation bonds of the Authority, provided that any
 6    refunding bonds will not require consent of the City Council.
 7    Such bonds shall be issued  in  the  corporate  name  of  the
 8    Authority and they shall be sealed with the corporate seal of
 9    the Authority and signed by the chairman and the secretary of
10    the Board, provided that the signature of the chairman may be
11    his  facsimile signature. Coupons on all bonds shall bear the
12    facsimile signatures of the chairman and the secretary. Bonds
13    may be made registrable as to principal only on the books  of
14    the   treasurer   but   coupons   shall  remain  transferable
15    transferrable by delivery  merely  notwithstanding  any  such
16    registration.  The  bonds  shall  bear  interest at a rate or
17    rates of not more than the maximum  rate  authorized  by  the
18    Bond  Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making
19    of the contract, and shall mature within 40  years  from  the
20    date  of  issuance,  and may be made callable on any interest
21    payment date at par and accrued interest,  after  notice  has
22    been given, at the time and in the manner and at such premium
23    as  may  be  provided in the bond resolution. The proceeds of
24    the sale of said bonds shall be received by the treasurer  of
25    the  Authority  and  expended by the Board for the purpose or
26    purposes provided in the bond resolution.
27        Bonds may be sold upon such terms and in such  manner  as
28    may  be  designated  by  the  Authority provided that no sale
29    shall be made at less  than  par  and  accrued  interest  and
30    further  provided  that  the principal of and interest on any
31    such bonds shall be made payable at such bank or banks as may
32    be designated by the Authority.
33        No bonds, other than revenue  bonds  issued  pursuant  to
34    Section  205-35 9, shall be issued by the Authority until the
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 1    proposition to issue the  same  has  been  submitted  to  and
 2    approved  by a majority of the voters residing in the City of
 3    Peoria  voting  upon  the  proposition  at  an  election   in
 4    accordance  with the general election law.  The Authority may
 5    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
 6    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
 7    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
 8    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
 9    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
10    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
11    -------------------------------------------------------------
12        Shall bonds of the Peoria Civic Center      YES
13     Authority to the amount of Dollars ($....) -----------------
14     be issued for the purpose of....?             NO
15    -------------------------------------------------------------
16        If a majority of the votes cast on the proposition are in
17    the  affirmative, the Authority may levy and collect annually
18    a sum sufficient to pay for the annual principal and interest
19    charges on such bonds; provided, that such tax levy shall  be
20    reduced  by  a sum equal to such grants or matching grants as
21    the Authority shall receive, in any year, for this purpose.
22        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
23    the  taxable  property  within  the  City  of Peoria shall be
24    levied in the ordinance providing for  the  issuance  of  the
25    bonds. Within 10 days after its adoption, the ordinance shall
26    be  published  at  least  once  in  a newspaper published and
27    having a general circulation within the City of Peoria. After
28    it has been so published, a certified copy of  the  ordinance
29    shall be filed with the county clerk and shall constitute the
30    authority for the county clerk annually to extend and collect
31    the  taxes necessary to pay the principal of and the interest
32    on the bonds so issued.
33        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
34    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
                            -298-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
 2    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
 3    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
 4    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
 5    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
 6    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
 7    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
 8    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
 9    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
10    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
11    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
12    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
13    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
14    Acts.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
16        (70 ILCS 315/11)
17        Section  205-45.   Sec.  11.  Board of Commissioners. The
18    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
19    Board of Commissioners consisting of 7 seven  members  to  be
20    appointed  by the Mayor of the City of Peoria with the advice
21    and consent of the City Council. Within 10 ten (10)  days  of
22    such appointments, the Mayor of the City of Peoria shall file
23    with  the  City  Clerk  a certificate of appointment for each
24    commissioner so appointed. Upon such filing, the  persons  so
25    appointed  shall constitute the Board of Commissioners of the
26    Peoria Civic Center Authority and upon  taking  the  oath  of
27    office  as  hereinafter  provided  shall  be  deemed  to have
28    qualified and to be empowered  to  exercise  the  powers  and
29    authority prescribed in this Article Act.
30        The  initial  terms  of such Commissioners shall be 2 two
31    terms for 5 five years, 2 two terms for 4 four years and  one
32    term  for  each  of  3  three years, 2 two years and one year
33    respectively.  The  length  of  the   term   of   the   first
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 1    Commissioners  shall  be  determined  by  lots at their first
 2    meetings. The initial terms of office  of  Commissioners  who
 3    are to so hold office shall continue until July 1, which next
 4    follows  the  expiration  of  the respective periods from the
 5    date of the filing of the certificate of appointments in  the
 6    office  of  the  City  Clerk,  as  aforesaid, and until their
 7    successors are appointed and qualified by taking  their  oath
 8    of office.
 9        At   the   expiration   of   the  term  of  each  of  the
10    Commissioners, and of each succeeding Commissioner or in  the
11    event  of  a vacancy, resignation, removal or refusal to act,
12    the Mayor of the City of Peoria shall appoint a  Commissioner
13    in  the  manner  hereinabove  provided, to hold office in the
14    case of a vacancy occurring  for  whatever  reason,  for  the
15    unexpired  term or in the case of expiration, for a term of 5
16    five years, and until his  successor  is  appointed  and  has
17    qualified.  Each  appointment shall become effective upon the
18    filing by the Mayor of a certificate of  the  appointment  in
19    the  office  of  the  City  Clerk.  Any  commissioner  may be
20    appointed to succeed himself.
21        No commissioner shall receive any  compensation,  whether
22    in form of salary, per diem allowance or otherwise, for or in
23    connection  with  his  services  as  such  commissioner. Each
24    Commissioner, however, shall be entitled to reimbursement for
25    any necessary expenditures in connection with the performance
26    of his duties.
27    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
28        (70 ILCS 315/12)
29        Section 205-50. Sec. 12.  Oath  and  qualification.  Each
30    person  appointed  as  a member of the Board of Commissioners
31    shall qualify by taking or subscribing to an oath  to  uphold
32    the  Constitution  of  the  United States and of the State of
33    Illinois and to well and  faithfully  discharge  his  duties,
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 1    which   oath  shall  be  filed  with  the  secretary  of  the
 2    Commission.
 3    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 4        (70 ILCS 315/13)
 5        Section 205-55. Sec. 13. Meetings; selection of chairman,
 6    secretary, and treasurer Notices. The Commissioners appointed
 7    in pursuant to of the foregoing provisions  of  this  Article
 8    Act shall constitute the Board of Commissioners of the Peoria
 9    Civic   Center   Authority.   The   government,  control  and
10    management of the affairs of the Civic Center shall be vested
11    in the Board of Commissioners and such  Board  shall  possess
12    and exercise all of the powers granted under this Article Act
13    and such other powers, but not inconsistent with this Article
14    Act,  as  may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
15    Article Act.
16        The Mayor of the City of  Peoria  shall  call  the  first
17    meeting  of  the Board of Commissioners. He shall give notice
18    in writing to each member of the Board of the time and  place
19    of  the meeting not less than 5 days prior to the meeting and
20    shall preside over the meeting until the members have elected
21    a chairman. The members, at the initial meeting, shall  first
22    draw  lots  to determine their terms of office which shall be
23    entered of record in the proceedings of the Board.
24        The Board of Commissioners at the initial  meeting  shall
25    elect one of their members as chairman. At such meeting or at
26    a later meeting, the Board shall elect or appoint a secretary
27    and  treasurer  and  such  other  officers  as  they may deem
28    necessary for  such  terms  as  they  may  decide  upon.  The
29    secretary  and  treasurer  need  not be commissioners, and if
30    such officers  are  not  commissioners,  they  shall  receive
31    compensation  in  such  amount  as shall be determined by the
32    Board.  At  such  meeting,  or  at  a  later   meeting,   the
33    Commissioners  shall  adopt  a corporate seal, by laws, rules
                            -301-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    and regulations suitable to the purposes of this Article Act,
 2    which shall provide a time for the election of  officers  and
 3    of  other  regular and special meetings of the Commissioners,
 4    and shall contain the rules  for  the  transaction  of  other
 5    business  of  such  Peoria  Civic  Center  Authority  and for
 6    amending such by-laws, rules and regulations.
 7        The Board of Commissioners shall have full power to  pass
 8    all  necessary ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations
 9    for the proper management and conduct of the business of  the
10    Board  of  Commissioners  and  of  the  Peoria  Civic  Center
11    Authority  and  for carrying into effect the object for which
12    such Peoria Civic Center Authority is created.
13    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
14        (70 ILCS 315/14)
15        Section 205-60. Sec. 14. Quorum; records. A  majority  of
16    the  Board of Commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the
17    transaction of the business thereof. The concurring vote of a
18    majority of all the Commissioners shall be required  for  the
19    exercise of any of the powers granted by this Article Act.
20        All  records  of  the  Authority  shall be open to public
21    inspection at all reasonable hours.
22    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
23        (70 ILCS 315/15)
24        Section 205-65. Sec. 15. Treasurer; deposit of funds. The
25    treasurer of the Peoria Civic Center Authority shall  be  the
26    legal  custodian  of  all  funds derived from the issuance of
27    bonds provided for under this Article Act and of all revenues
28    derived from the operation of any project under this  Article
29    Act  and of all other revenues from whatever source received.
30    The treasurer shall keep all funds and  monies  belonging  to
31    the  Peoria  Civic Center Authority in such places of deposit
32    as  may  be  designated  by  resolution  of  the   Board   of
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 1    Commissioners,  provided,  however,  that  only  a  regularly
 2    organized  State  or  national  bank which is a member of the
 3    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or a savings and  loan
 4    association which is a member of the Federal Savings and Loan
 5    Insurance Corporation may be designated as a depository. When
 6    a bank or savings and loan association has been designated as
 7    a  depository  it  shall continue as such depository until 10
 8    ten  (10)  days  have  elapsed  after  a  new  depository  is
 9    designated and has qualified by furnishing the statements  of
10    resources and liabilities as required by this Section. When a
11    new  depository  is  designated,  the  Board of Commissioners
12    shall notify the surety of the treasurer  of  that  fact,  in
13    writing,  at  least  5  five  (5) days before the transfer of
14    funds. The treasurer shall be discharged from  responsibility
15    for all funds or money which he deposits in a designated bank
16    or  savings  and  loan association, while the funds and money
17    are so deposited. The treasurer may, and at the direction  of
18    the  Authority  shall, invest all monies of the Authority not
19    needed  within  30  days  thereafter  in  direct   or   fully
20    guaranteed  obligations of the United States Government or in
21    certificates  of  deposit  of  banks  or  savings  and   loan
22    associations   eligible  as  depositories  of  funds  of  the
23    Authority and fully secured by such obligations.
24        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
25    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
26    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
27    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
28    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
29    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
31        (70 ILCS 315/16)
32        Section 205-70. Sec. 16. Contracts. Any contract let  for
33    the  construction,  repair,  alteration or improvement of any
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 1    building or buildings, the demolition thereof, or removal  of
 2    debris resulting therefrom, or any other contract let for any
 3    other  type  of  construction  or  repair work, shall contain
 4    provisions requiring the contractor or other person, firm  or
 5    corporation undertaking such work to give bond in such amount
 6    and   with   such   surety,   conditioned  for  the  faithful
 7    performance of the contract as the Board of Commissioners may
 8    determine. The Board of Commissioners shall also require such
 9    contractor or other persons, firm or corporation  to  furnish
10    insurance  of  a character and amount to be determined by the
11    Board  of  Commissioners,  protecting  the   Authority,   its
12    Commissioners,  officers,  agents, and employees, against any
13    claims for personal injuries (including death)  and  property
14    damage that may be asserted because of the doing of the work.
15    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
16        (70 ILCS 315/17)
17        Section  205-75.  Sec.  17.   Bidding; advertisement. All
18    contracts  to  be  let  for  the  construction,   alteration,
19    improvement,  repair,  enlargement,  demolition or removal of
20    any buildings  or  their  facilities,  or  for  materials  or
21    supplies  to  be  furnished,  where  the amount thereof is in
22    excess of $2,500.00 shall be let to  the  lowest  responsible
23    bidder,  or  bidders on open competitive bidding after public
24    advertisement published at least once  in  each  week  for  3
25    three  consecutive  weeks  prior to the opening of bids, in a
26    daily newspaper of general circulation in  the  county  where
27    the  Authority  is located. Nothing contained in this Section
28    shall be construed to prohibit  the  Board  of  Commissioners
29    from  placing  additional  advertisements in recognized trade
30    journals.  Advertisements  for  bids   shall   describe   the
31    character  of  the  proposed contract in sufficient detail to
32    enable the bidders thereon to know what their obligation will
33    be, either in the advertisement itself, or  by  reference  to
                            -304-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    detailed  plans  and  specifications on file in the office of
 2    the  Peoria  Civic  Center  Authority  at  the  time  of  the
 3    publication of the  first  announcement.  Such  advertisement
 4    shall  also  state the date, time, and place assigned for the
 5    opening of bids and no bids shall be  received  at  any  time
 6    subsequent  to  the time indicated in said advertisement. The
 7    Board of Commissioners may reject any and all  bids  received
 8    and  readvertise  for  bids. All bids shall be open to public
 9    inspection in the office of the Peoria Civic Center Authority
10    for a period of at least 48  forty-eight  (48)  hours  before
11    award  is  made.  The  successful  bidder for such work shall
12    enter into contracts furnished and prescribed by the Board of
13    Commissioners and in addition to  any  other  bonds  required
14    under  this  Article  Act the successful bidder shall execute
15    and  give  bond,  payable  to  and  to  be  approved  by  the
16    Authority, with a corporate surety authorized to do  business
17    under  the  laws of the State of Illinois, in an amount to be
18    determined by the Board of  Commissioners,  conditioned  upon
19    the  payment of all labor furnished and materials supplied in
20    the prosecution of the contracted work. If the  bidder  whose
21    bid  has  been accepted shall neglect or refuse to accept the
22    contract within 5 five (5) days after written notice that the
23    same has been awarded to him, or if he accepts but  does  not
24    execute  the contract and give proper security, the Authority
25    may accept the next lowest bidder, or readvertise  and  relet
26    in manner above provided.
27        In case any work shall be abandoned by any contractor the
28    Authority  may,  if  the  best  interest  of the Authority be
29    thereby  served,  adopt  on  behalf  of  the  Authority   all
30    sub-contracts made by such contractor for such contractor for
31    such  work  and  all  sub-contractors  shall be bound by such
32    adoption if made; and the  Authority  shall,  in  the  manner
33    provided  herein, readvertise and relet the work specified in
34    the original contract exclusive of so much thereof  as  shall
                            -305-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    be  accepted.  Every contract, when made and entered into, as
 2    herein provided for, shall be executed in duplicate, one copy
 3    of which shall be held by the Authority,  and  filed  in  its
 4    records  and  one  copy  of  which  shall  be  given  to  the
 5    contractor.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-343.)
 7        (70 ILCS 315/19)
 8        Section  205-80.  Sec.  19.  Dissolution of Authority. If
 9    there have not been any bonds issued and the Authority has no
10    other indebtedness, the Authority may be dissolved  upon  the
11    filing  in the office of the recorder a resolution adopted by
12    both the Board of Commissioners of the Authority and the City
13    Council of the City of Peoria approving such dissolution.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-358.)
15        (70 ILCS 315/20)
16        Section 205-85. Sec.  20.  Annual  report  and  financial
17    statement.  As  soon after the end of each fiscal year as may
18    be expedient, the Authority shall cause to  be  prepared  and
19    printed   a   complete  and  detailed  report  and  financial
20    statement  of  its  operations  and   of   its   assets   and
21    liabilities. A reasonably sufficient number of copies of such
22    report   shall   be  printed  for  distribution  for  persons
23    interested, upon request, and a certified copy thereof  shall
24    be filed with the City Clerk.
25    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
26        (70 ILCS 315/21)
27        Section 205-90. Sec. 21. Ordinary and necessary expenses;
28    tax anticipation warrants. When there is not sufficient money
29    in  the  treasury to meet the ordinary and necessary expenses
30    and liabilities of the  Authority,  the  City  Council,  upon
31    request of the Board, shall order issued warrants against and
                            -306-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    in  anticipation  of  any taxes levied for the payment of the
 2    expenditures for such expenses and liabilities, to the extent
 3    of 75% of the total amount of  the  taxes  levied  for  those
 4    purposes.
 5    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 6        (70 ILCS 315/22)
 7        Section  205-95.  Sec.  22.  Warrants  in anticipation of
 8    taxes; form and  terms.   Warrants  drawn  and  issued  under
 9    Section  205-90  20  shall  be  numbered consecutively in the
10    order of their issuance and shall show upon their  face  that
11    they  are  payable  solely from the taxes when collected, and
12    not otherwise, and that payment thereof will be made  in  the
13    order  of  their  issuance, beginning with the warrant having
14    the lowest number, and shall be received by any collector  of
15    taxes  in payment of taxes against which they are issued. The
16    warrants shall be signed by the chairman and secretary of the
17    Board. The taxes against which the warrants are  drawn  shall
18    be  set  apart and held for their payment as herein provided.
19    The warrants shall bear interest, payable out  of  the  taxes
20    against  which  they  are drawn, at the rate of not to exceed
21    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
22    amended at the time of the making of the contract,  from  the
23    date  of  their issuance until paid, or until notice is given
24    by publication in a newspaper or otherwise that the money for
25    their payment is available and that  they  will  be  paid  on
26    presentation.  The  Authority  may  alternatively  issue  its
27    corporate  notes  in  lieu  of  tax  anticipation warrants in
28    accordance with the provisions of the law  of  the  State  of
29    Illinois then in effect.
30        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
31    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
32    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
33    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
                            -307-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
 2    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
 3    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
 4    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
 5    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
 6    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
 7    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
 8    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
 9    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
10    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
11    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
12    Acts.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
14        (70 ILCS 315/23)
15        Section  205-100.  Sec.  23.  Partial   invalidity.   The
16    provisions  of  this Article Act and the applications thereof
17    to any person or circumstance are declared to be severable.
18        If any Section,  clause,  sentence,  paragraph,  part  or
19    provision  of this Article Act shall be held to be invalid by
20    any  court,  it  shall  be  conclusively  presumed  that  the
21    remaining portions of this Article Act would have been passed
22    by the Legislature  without  such  invalid  Section,  clause,
23    sentence, paragraph, part or provision.
24        If  the  application  of  any  Section, clause, sentence,
25    paragraph, part or provision  of  this  Article  Act  to  any
26    person  or  circumstances  is  held  invalid, such invalidity
27    shall not effect the application thereof to other persons  or
28    circumstances.
29    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
30        Section   205-105.    Standard  civic  center  provisions
31    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
32    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
                            -308-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 2        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 3        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 4        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 5        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 6        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 7                 ARTICLE 210.  PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER
 8        (70 ILCS 325/8-2)
 9        Section  210-1.   Short title. Sec. 8-2. This Article may
10    be cited as the Pontiac Civic Center Law of 1997.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/8-3, in part)
13        Section 210-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  8-3.   When  used  in
14    this Article:
15        "Authority" means the Pontiac Civic Center Authority.
16        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
17    the Pontiac Civic Center Authority.
18        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
19    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
20    of Pontiac.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/8-4, in part)
23        Section 210-10.   Authority  created;  principal  office.
24    Sec.  8-4.   There is hereby created a political subdivision,
25    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
26    of  the  Pontiac  Civic  Center Authority in the metropolitan
27    area.
28        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
29    City of Pontiac.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/8-14, in part)
 2        Section 210-15.  Board created. Sec. 8-14.  The governing
 3    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 4    consisting of 11 members and shall be known  as  the  Pontiac
 5    Civic Center Authority Board.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/8-15)
 8        Section  210-20.   Board  members  designated. Sec. 8-15.
 9    The mayor and aldermen, ex officio, of the  City  of  Pontiac
10    shall  be  the members of the Board. Before entering upon the
11    duties of his office, each member of the Board shall take and
12    subscribe the constitutional oath of office and  file  it  in
13    the office of the Secretary of State.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 325/8-16)
16        Section   210-25.    Board  members;  terms.  Sec.  8-16.
17    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
18    successors as mayor aldermen of the City of Pontiac have been
19    appointed and qualified.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/8-25, in part)
22        Section  210-30.   Bidders;  civil   action   to   compel
23    compliance. Sec. 8-25.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
24    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
25    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  Circuit  Court  of
26    Livingston  Lake  County  in  which  the metropolitan area is
27    located to compel compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this
28    Article  Act  relating  to  the  awarding of contracts by the
29    Board.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
                            -310-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  210-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 2    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
 3    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 4        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 5        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 6        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 7        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 8    buildings; lease of space.
 9        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
10    domain.
11        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
12        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
13        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
14    State, or local agency.
15        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
16        Section 2-45. Insurance.
17        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
18    performance.
19        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
20        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
21        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
22    of interest.
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
24        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
25        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
26        Section 2-105. Funds.
27        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
28        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
29        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
30        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
31    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
32        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
33        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
34        Section 2-140. State financial support.
                            -311-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 2        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 3                ARTICLE 215.  QUAD CITY CIVIC CENTER
 4        (70 ILCS 320/1-1)
 5        Section 215-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  1-1.   This  Article
 6    shall  be  known  and  may be cited as the Illinois Quad City
 7    Civic Center Authority Law of 1997.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
 9        (70 ILCS 320/1-2, in part)
10        Section 215-5.  Definitions. Sec. 1-2.  When used in this
11    Article Act:
12        "Authority" means the Illinois  Quad  City  Civic  Center
13    Authority.
14        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
15    the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority.
16        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
17    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
18    County  of  Rock  Island  and not within the territory of any
19    other civic center authority.
20    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
21        (70 ILCS 320/1-3, in part)
22        Section 215-10.   Authority  created;  principal  office.
23    Sec.  1-3.   There is hereby created a political subdivision,
24    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
25    of  the  Illinois  Quad  City  Civic  Center Authority in the
26    metropolitan area.
27        The principal offices of the Authority  shall  be  within
28    the metropolitan area.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 320/1-5)
 2        Section  215-15.   Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  1-5.   The
 3    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
 4        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 5    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 6    reconstruct,   regulate,   operate,   equip   and    maintain
 7    exhibitions  grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic
 8    auditoriums, and office and  municipal  buildings,  including
 9    sites  and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor located
10    within the metropolitan area.
11        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
12    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
13        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
14    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
15    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
16    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
17    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
18    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
19    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
20        (d)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
21    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
22    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
23    by Article VII of the Code of Civil Procedure.
24        (e)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
25    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
26    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
27    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
28    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
29    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
30    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
31    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
33        (70 ILCS 320/1-11)
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 1        Section  215-20.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness. Sec.
 2    1-11.  Under no  circumstances,  except  by  express  written
 3    agreement  of  the  Authority  and  the  State or a political
 4    subdivision or subdivision adopted pursuant to  Article  VII,
 5    Section  10,  of  the Constitution, shall any bonds issued by
 6    the Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of
 7    the  State  of Illinois or of any other political subdivision
 8    of or municipality within the State, nor shall any such  bond
 9    or  obligation  be or become an indebtedness of the Authority
10    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
11    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
12    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
13    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
14    as aforesaid.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
16        (70 ILCS 320/1-13)
17        Section  215-25.   Bonds  other   than   revenue   bonds;
18    election.  Sec.  1-13.    No  bonds, other than revenue bonds
19    issued pursuant to Section 2-50 10, or bonds issued  pursuant
20    to  an  intergovernmental  agreement  as  contemplated by the
21    exception contained in Section 215-20 11, shall be issued  by
22    the  Authority  until  the  proposition to issue the same has
23    been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of
24    said metropolitan area  voting  upon  the  proposition  at  a
25    general  election,  after  at  least  10  days notice of such
26    submission has been given by publishing said notice one  time
27    in  one  or  more  newspapers  published in said metropolitan
28    area.  Any proposition to issue bonds  as  herein  set  forth
29    shall  be  submitted upon a ballot separate and distinct from
30    any other ballot and may be in  substantially  the  following
31    form:
32    -------------------------------------------------------------
33        Shall bonds of the "Illinois Quad
                            -314-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1     City Civic Center Authority" to            YES
 2     the amount of ___________ Dollars      ---------------------
 3     ($        ) be issued for the              NO
 4     purpose of                   ?
 5    -------------------------------------------------------------
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 7        (70 ILCS 320/1-14)
 8        Section  215-30.   Tax.  Sec. 1-14.  If a majority of the
 9    voters  of  said  Illinois  metropolitan  area  approve   the
10    issuance  of  bonds  as provided in Section 215-25 13 of this
11    Act, or if an intergovernmental agreement is executed with  a
12    political  subdivision  or  subdivisions  for the issuance of
13    full faith and credit bonds, the Authority shall  have  power
14    to  levy and collect annually a sum sufficient to pay for the
15    annual  principal  and  interest  charges  on   such   bonds;
16    provided,  that such tax levy shall be reduced by a sum equal
17    to such grants or matching  grants  as  the  Authority  shall
18    receive,  in  any year, for this purpose and provided, in the
19    case of bonds issued pursuant to intergovernmental agreement,
20    said tax is valid only within the subdivisions executing  the
21    agreement with the Authority.
22        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
23    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
24    levied by ordinance.  After the ordinance has been adopted it
25    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
26    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
27    the  metropolitan  area.   A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
28    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
29    the 3rd Tuesday in September in  each  year.   Thereupon  the
30    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
31    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
32    rate  of  .05%  of  the  value of the taxable property of the
33    metropolitan area, as equalized or assessed by the Department
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 1    of Revenue.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 3        (70 ILCS 320/1-15, in part)
 4        Section 215-35.  Board created. Sec. 1-15.  The governing
 5    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
 6    consisting  of  10 members and shall be known as the Illinois
 7    Quad City Civic Center Authority Board.  The members  of  the
 8    Board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
 9    and integrity.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
11        (70 ILCS 320/1-16)
12        Section 215-40.   Board  members  appointed;  ex  officio
13    members.  Sec. 1-16.  Within 60 days after September 16, 1984
14    (the effective date of Article I of Public Act 83-1435)  this
15    Act becomes effective, the Mayor of Rock Island shall appoint
16    2 members of the  Board for initial terms expiring June first
17    of  the years 1986 and 1987 respectively; the Mayor of Moline
18    shall appoint 2  members  of  the  board  for  initial  terms
19    expiring  June first of the years 1986 and 1987 respectively;
20    the Mayor of East Moline shall appoint 2 members for  initial
21    terms  expiring  June  first  of  the  years  1986  and  1987
22    respectively;  the  City  Manager of Rock Island and the City
23    Administrator of Moline shall be ex-officio and voting  board
24    members.
25        Within 60 days after January 14, 1988 (the effective date
26    of  Public Act 85-1002) the effective date of this amendatory
27    Act of 1987, the Chairman of the County Board of Rock  Island
28    County shall appoint 2 members of the Board for initial terms
29    expiring  June first of the years 1989 and 1990 respectively.
30    Of the 2 members so appointed, one shall be a member  of  the
31    first  leading  political  party and one shall be a member of
32    the second leading political party, as such terms are defined
                            -316-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    in Section 1-3 of the Election Code.
 2        At the expiration of the term of any member appointed  by
 3    the Mayor of Rock Island, his successor shall be appointed by
 4    the Mayor of Rock Island in like manner; at the expiration of
 5    the  term of any member appointed by the Mayor of Moline, his
 6    successor shall be appointed in like manner by the  Mayor  of
 7    Moline; at the expiration of the term of any member appointed
 8    by the Mayor of East Moline, his successor shall be appointed
 9    in like manner by the Mayor of East Moline; at the expiration
10    of  the  term  of any member appointed by the Chairman of the
11    County Board of Rock Island County, his  successor  shall  be
12    appointed  in like manner by the Chairman of the County Board
13    of Rock Island County.  The City Manager of Rock  Island  and
14    the   City  Administrator  of  Moline,  by  virtue  of  their
15    positions, shall continue in their positions on the board for
16    the  duration  of  their  appointments  to  their  respective
17    municipal positions.
18        All appointed successors shall hold office for a term  of
19    three  years  from the first day of June of the year in which
20    they are appointed, except in case of an appointment to  fill
21    a vacancy.
22        Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment,
23    and before entering the duties of his office, each member  of
24    the board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
25    office  and  file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
26    The City Manager of Rock Island and the City Administrator of
27    Moline shall take and subscribe to the same oath as will  all
28    other subsequent persons holding these positions.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
30        (70 ILCS 320/1-17, in part)
31        Section  215-45.   Board  members;  removal;  vacancy  in
32    office.  Sec.  1-17.   Members of the Board shall hold office
33    until their respective successors  have  been  appointed  and
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 1    qualified.   Any  member  may  resign from his office to take
 2    effect  when  his  successor  has  been  appointed  and   has
 3    qualified.   The  appointing officer may remove any member of
 4    the Board appointed by him, in case of incompetency,  neglect
 5    of  duty,  or malfeasance in office, after service on him, by
 6    registered United States mail, return requested, of a copy of
 7    the written charges against him  and  an  opportunity  to  be
 8    publicly  heard  in  person  or by counsel in his own defense
 9    upon not less than 10 days notice.  This same action  may  be
10    taken  against  the  City Manager of Rock Island and the City
11    Administrator of Moline by their  respective  city  councils.
12    In case of failure to qualify within the time required, or of
13    abandonment of his office, or in case of death, conviction of
14    a  felony  or  removal  from  office, his office shall become
15    vacant.  Each vacancy or position succession shall be  filled
16    for  the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in
17    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
19        (70 ILCS 320/1-19)
20        Section 215-50.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
21    and resolutions  by  chairman;  public  records.  Sec.  1-19.
22    Regular  meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in
23    each calendar month, the time and place of such  meetings  to
24    be fixed by the Board.
25        Six  members  of  the Board shall constitute a quorum for
26    the transaction of business.  All action of the  Board  shall
27    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
28    least 6 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
29    ordinance or resolution.
30        All  such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect
31    shall be approved by the chairman of the  Board,  and  if  he
32    shall  approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as he
33    shall not approve he shall  return  to  the  Board  with  his
                            -318-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    objections  thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of
 2    the Board occurring after the passage thereof.  But  in  case
 3    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
 4    with  his  objections thereto by the time aforesaid, he shall
 5    be deemed to have approved the same and it shall take  effect
 6    accordingly.   Upon the return of any ordinance or resolution
 7    by the chairman with his objections, the vote  by  which  the
 8    same  was  passed  shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if
 9    upon such reconsideration said  ordinance  or  resolution  is
10    passed  by  the  affirmative  vote  of at least 7 members, it
11    shall  go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of   the
12    chairman.
13        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
14    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
15    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
16    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
17    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
18    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
19    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
20        (70 ILCS 320/1-25)
21        Section 215-55.  Contracts. Sec. 1-25.  All contracts for
22    the sale of property of the value of more than $2500  or  for
23    any  an  concession  in  or  lease of property, including air
24    rights, of the Authority for a term of  more  than  one  year
25    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
26    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
27    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
28    when the expense thereof will exceed $2500, shall be  let  to
29    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
30    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
31    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
32    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
33    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
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 1    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 2    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 3    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 4    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 5    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
 6    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
 7        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 8    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 9    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
10    insure the best interests of the public.
11        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
12    Board may take into in account the past  record  of  dealings
13    with   the  bidder,  the  bidder's  experience,  adequacy  of
14    equipment, and ability to  complete  performance  within  the
15    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
16    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
17    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
18    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
19    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
20    least three-fourths of the members of the Board,  and  unless
21    such  action is accompanied by a statement in writing setting
22    forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to  the
23    highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement
24    shall  be  kept  on  file  in  the  principal  office  of the
25    Authority and open to public inspection.
26        From the group of responsible bidders the  lowest  bidder
27    shall  be  selected  in the following manner: to all bids for
28    sales the gross receipts of which are not taxable  under  the
29    Retailers'  "Retailers Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28,
30    1933, as amended, there shall be added an amount equal to the
31    tax which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and
32    the lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales
33    the gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act  shall
34    be  considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest
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 1    bid relates to  a  sale  not  taxable  under  said  Act,  any
 2    contract  entered  into thereon shall be in the amount of the
 3    original bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
 4        Contracts  shall  not  be  split  into  parts   involving
 5    expenditures  of less than $2500 for the purposes of avoiding
 6    the provisions of this Section, and all such split  contracts
 7    shall  be  void.   If  any  collusion occurs among bidders or
 8    prospective bidders in restraint of freedom  of  competition,
 9    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
10    or  otherwise,  the bids of such bidders shall be void.  Each
11    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
12    has not been a party to any such agreement.
13        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
14    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
15    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
16    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
17    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
18    materials, supplies or equipment.
19        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
20    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
21    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
22    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
23    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
24    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
25    received pursuant to advertisement.
26        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
27    effect the provisions of this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
29        (70 ILCS 320/1-26, in part)
30        Section   215-60.    Bidders;   civil  action  to  compel
31    compliance. Sec. 1-26. Any bidder who has submitted a bid  in
32    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
33    Article may bring a civil action in the circuit court of Rock
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 1    Island County to compel compliance  with  the  provisions  of
 2    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
 3    Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 5        Section   215-65.    Standard   civic  center  provisions
 6    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
 7    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 8        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 9        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
10        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
11    lease of space.
12        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
13        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
14        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
15    State, or local agency.
16        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
17        Section 2-45. Insurance.
18        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
19    performance.
20        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
21        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
22    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
23    interest.
24        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
25        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
26        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
27        Section 2-105. Funds.
28        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
29        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
30        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
31    and penalties.
32        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
33        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
                            -322-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 2        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 3        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 4                  ARTICLE 220.  QUINCY CIVIC CENTER
 5        (70 ILCS 280/2-2)
 6        Section  220-1.   Short  title. Sec. 2-2.  This Article 2
 7    shall be known and may be cited as the  Quincy  Civic  Center
 8    Law of 1997 Act.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
10        (70 ILCS 280/2-3, in part)
11        Section 220-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When used in this
12    Article Act:
13        "Authority"  means  the  Quincy  Metropolitan Exposition,
14    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
15        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
16    the  Quincy  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium and Office
17    Building Authority.
18        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
19    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
20    of Quincy.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
22        (70 ILCS 280/2-4, in part)
23        Section 220-10.   Authority  created;  principal  office.
24    Sec.  2-4.  There  is hereby created a political subdivision,
25    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
26    of  Quincy  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and Office
27    Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
28        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
29    City of Quincy.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 280/2-14, in part)
 2        Section   220-15.    Board   created.   Sec.  2-14.   The
 3    governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be a
 4    board consisting of 7 members  and  shall  be  known  as  the
 5    Quincy Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building
 6    Board.  The  members  of  the  board  shall be individuals of
 7    generally recognized ability and integrity.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/2-15, in part)
10        Section 220-20.  Board  members  appointed.   Sec.  2-15.
11    Within  60  days after January 1, 1984 (the effective date of
12    Article 2 of Public Act 83-911), this Act  becomes  effective
13    the Mayor of Quincy with the advice and consent of the Quincy
14    City  Council shall appoint 7 members of the Board, 2 members
15    to be appointed for a term of  one  year,  2  members  to  be
16    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
17    for  terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date each
18    is  appointed.   One  of  the  members  appointed  may  be  a
19    representative  from  the  Quincy  City   Council.   At   the
20    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
21    appointed by the Mayor of Quincy  in  a  like  manner.    All
22    successors  shall  hold office for a term of 3 years from the
23    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
24    a vacancy.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
26        (70 ILCS 280/2-25, in part)
27        Section  220-25.   Bidders;  civil   action   to   compel
28    compliance. Sec. 2-25.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
29    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
30    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  circuit  court  in
31    Adams County to compel compliance with the provisions of this
32    Article  Act  relating  to  the  awarding of contracts by the
                            -324-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 3        Section  220-30.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
 4    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
 5    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 6        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 7        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 8        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 9        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
10    lease of space.
11        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
12    domain.
13        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
14        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
15        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
16    State, or local agency.
17        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
18        Section 2-45. Insurance.
19        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
20    performance.
21        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
22        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
23        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
24    of interest.
25        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
26        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
27        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
28        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
29        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
30        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
31        Section 2-105. Funds.
32        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
33        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
                            -325-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
 2        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 3    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
 4        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 5        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
 6        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 7        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 8        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 9             ARTICLE 225.  RANDOLPH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 325/1-2)
11        Section  225-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-2.  This Article may
12    be cited as the Randolph County Civic Center Law of 1997.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/1-3, in part)
15        Section 225-5.  Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When used in this
16    Article:
17        "Authority"  means  the  Randolph  County  Civic   Center
18    Authority.
19        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
20    the Randolph County Civic Center Authority.
21        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
22    of Illinois lying within  the  corporate  boundaries  of  the
23    County of Randolph.
24        The  principal  office  of  the  Authority  shall  be  in
25    Randolph County.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/1-4, in part)
28        Section  225-10.   Authority  created;  principal office.
29    Sec. 1-4.  There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
30    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
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 1    of  the  Randolph  County  Civic  Center  Authority  in   the
 2    metropolitan area.
 3        The  principal  office  of  the  Authority  shall  be  in
 4    Randolph County.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/1-14, in part)
 7        Section 225-15.  Board created. Sec. 1-14.  The governing
 8    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 9    consisting of 9 members and shall be known  as  the  Randolph
10    County  Civic  Center  Authority  Board.   The members of the
11    Board shall be individuals of  generally  recognized  ability
12    and integrity.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/1-15, in part)
15        Section  225-20.   Board  members  appointed.  Sec. 1-15.
16    Within 60 days after September 11, 1989 (the  effective  date
17    of   Article  1  of  Public  Act  86-907)  this  Act  becomes
18    effective, the Chairman of the Randolph  County  Board,  with
19    the  advice  and  consent of the Randolph County Board, shall
20    appoint 3 members of the Board  for  initial  terms  expiring
21    June  1,  1990;  3 members for initial terms expiring June 1,
22    1991; and 3 members for initial terms expiring June 1,  1992.
23    The  successors  of the initial members shall be appointed in
24    like manner for 3 year terms from the  date  of  appointment,
25    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/1-16, in part)
28        Section  225-25.   Removal  of Board members.  Sec. 1-16.
29    The appointing officer, with the advice and  consent  of  the
30    Randolph  County  Board,  may  remove any member of the Board
31    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or
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 1    malfeasance in office, after service on  him,  by  registered
 2    United  States  mail,  return receipt requested, of a copy of
 3    the written charges against him  and  an  opportunity  to  be
 4    publicly  heard  in  person  or by counsel in his own defense
 5    upon not less than 10 days notice.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/1-25, in part)
 8        Section  225-30.   Bidders;  civil   action   to   compel
 9    compliance.  Sec. 1-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
10    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
11    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the Circuit Court of
12    Randolph County in which the metropolitan area is located  to
13    compel  compliance  with  the  provisions of this Article Act
14    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        Section  225-35.   Standard   civic   center   provisions
17    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
18    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
19        Section 2-3. Purpose.
20        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
22        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
23    buildings; lease of space.
24        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
25    domain.
26        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
27        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
28        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
29    State, or local agency.
30        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
31        Section 2-45. Insurance.
32        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
                            -328-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    performance.
 2        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
 3        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
 4        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 5    of interest.
 6        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
 7        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 8        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 9        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
10        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
11        Section 2-105. Funds.
12        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
14        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
15        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
16    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
17        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
18        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
19        Section 2-140. State financial support.
20        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
21        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
22               ARTICLE 230.  RIVER FOREST CIVIC CENTER
23        (70 ILCS 330/2)
24        Section 230-1.  Short title. Sec. 2.   This  Article  Act
25    shall  be  known  and  may be cited as the River Forest Civic
26    Center Law of 1997 Act.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
28        (70 ILCS 330/3, in part)
29        Section 230-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.  When used  in  this
30    Article Act:
31        "Authority"   means   the   River   Forest   Metropolitan
                            -329-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
 2        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
 3    the River  Forest  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
 4    Office Building Authority.
 5        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 6    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
 7    Township of River Forest.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 9        (70 ILCS 330/4, in part)
10        Section  230-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
11    Sec. 4.  There is hereby  created  a  political  subdivision,
12    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
13    of the River Forest Metropolitan Exposition,  Auditorium  and
14    Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
15        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
16    Township of River Forest.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
18        (70 ILCS 330/14, in part)
19        Section 230-15.  Board created. Sec. 14.   The  governing
20    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
21    consisting of 5 members and  shall  be  known  as  the  River
22    Forest Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building
23    Board.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
25        (70 ILCS 330/15)
26        Section  230-20.  Members  of Board. Sec. 15.  Membership
27    on the Board shall consist of those persons duly  elected  to
28    serve  on  the  Board  of  Trustees of River Forest Township.
29    Terms for members of the  Board  shall  coincide  with  their
30    respective  terms  of  office  as  members  of  the  Board of
31    Trustees of River Forest Township. Before entering  upon  the
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 1    duties of his office, each member of the Board shall take and
 2    subscribe  the  constitutional  oath of office and file it in
 3    the office of the Secretary of State.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 5        (70 ILCS 330/17)
 6        Section 230-25.  Meetings; quorum; public  records.  Sec.
 7    17.   Regular  meetings  of  the Board shall be held at least
 8    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 9    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
10        Three  members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
11    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
12    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
13    least 3 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
14    ordinance or resolution.
15        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
16    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
17    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
18    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
19    prepared  by  the  Board  for  use in negotiations, action or
20    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
22        (70 ILCS 330/24, in part)
23        Section  230-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
24    compliance.  Sec.  24.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
25    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
26    Article may bring a civil action in the circuit court in Cook
27    County  to  compel  compliance  with  the  provisions of this
28    Article Act relating to the  awarding  of  contracts  by  the
29    Board.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
31        Section   230-35.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
                            -331-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
 2    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 3        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 4        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 5        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 6        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
 7    lease of space.
 8        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 9    domain.
10        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
11        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
12        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
13    State, or local agency.
14        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
15        Section 2-45. Insurance.
16        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
17    performance.
18        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
19        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
20        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
21    of interest.
22        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
23        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
24        Section 2-105. Funds.
25        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
26        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
27        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
28        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
29    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
30        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
31        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
32        Section 2-140. State financial support.
33        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
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 1                ARTICLE 235.  RIVERSIDE CIVIC CENTER
 2        (70 ILCS 325/3-2)
 3        Section  235-1.  Short title. Sec. 3-2.  This Article may
 4    be cited as the Riverside Civic Center Law of 1997.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/3-3, in part)
 7        Section 235-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3-3.  When used in this
 8    Article:
 9        "Authority" means the Riverside Civic Center Authority.
10        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
11    the Riverside Civic Center Authority.
12        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
13    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
14    Village of Riverside in Cook County, Illinois.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/3-4, in part)
17        Section  235-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
18    Sec. 3-4.  There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
19    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
20    of the Riverside Civic Center Authority in  the  metropolitan
21    area.
22        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
23    Village of Riverside.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/3-14, in part)
26        Section 235-15.  Board created. Sec. 3-14.  The governing
27    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
28    consisting  of  7 members and shall be known as the Riverside
29    Civic Center Authority Board.  The members of the Board shall
30    be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/3-15)
 3        Section 235-20.  Board members. Sec. 3-15.  Membership on
 4    the Board shall consist of  those  persons  duly  elected  to
 5    serve  as  the President and members of the Board of Trustees
 6    of the Village of Riverside, Illinois.  Terms for members  of
 7    the  Board  shall  coincide  with  their  respective terms of
 8    office as Village President  and  members  of  the  Board  of
 9    Trustees  of  the Village of Riverside.  Before entering upon
10    the duties of office, each member of the Board shall take and
11    subscribe the constitutional oath of office and  file  it  in
12    the office of the Secretary of State.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/3-16)
15        Section  235-25.  Board  members; vacancy in office. Sec.
16    3-16.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
17    respective  successors have been appointed and qualified.  In
18    case of a failure to qualify within the time required, or  of
19    abandonment  of  office, or in case of death, conviction of a
20    felony,  permanent  removal  of  residence  from  beyond  the
21    boundaries of the metropolitan area, or removal from  office,
22    the  office  of such member of the Board shall become vacant.
23    Each vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired  term  in  the
24    same  manner  as provided by statute for filling a vacancy in
25    the office of Village President or Village Trustee.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/3-17)
28        Section 235-30.  Organization of the  Board.  Sec.  3-17.
29    As  soon  as practicably possible after the effective date of
30    this Article, the Board shall organize for the transaction of
31    business, select a temporary secretary from  its  own  number
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 1    and  adopt  bylaws and regulations to govern its proceedings.
 2    The Village President shall serve as chairman of the Board.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/3-25)
 5        Section  235-35.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  3-25.
 6    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
 7    a bi-weekly newspaper of general circulation published in the
 8    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
 9    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
10    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
11    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
12    Such  advertisements  advertisement  shall state the time and
13    place for receiving and opening of bids and, by reference  to
14    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
15    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
16    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
17    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
18    to ensure free and open competitive bidding.
19        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
20    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
21    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
22    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
23    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
24    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
25    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
26    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
27    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
28    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
29    before advertising for bids.
30        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
31    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
32    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
33    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
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 1    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 2    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 3    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 4        Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the
 5    requirements  for  bidding  may  bring  a civil action in the
 6    Circuit Court of Cook County in which the  metropolitan  area
 7    is  located  to compel compliance with the provisions of this
 8    Article relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        Section   235-40.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
11    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
12    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
13        Section 2-3. Purpose.
14        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
15        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
16        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
17    buildings; lease of space.
18        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
19    domain.
20        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
21        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
22        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
23    State, or local agency.
24        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
25        Section 2-45. Insurance.
26        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
27    performance.
28        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
29        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
30        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
31    of interest.
32        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
33        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
                            -336-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-105. Funds.
 2        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 4        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
 5        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 6    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
 7        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
 8        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 9        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
10        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
11                 ARTICLE 240.  ROCKFORD CIVIC CENTER
12        (70 ILCS 340/1)
13        Section  240-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  1. This Article Act
14    shall be known and may be cited as the Rockford Civic  Center
15    Law of 1997 Act.
16    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
17        (70 ILCS 340/2, in part)
18        Section  240-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  2. When used in this
19    Article Act:
20        "Authority" means the Rockford  Metropolitan  Exposition,
21    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
22        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
23    the Rockford Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium  and  Office
24    Building Authority.
25        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
26    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
27    County of Winnebago.
28    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
29        (70 ILCS 340/3, in part)
30        Section  240-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
                            -337-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Sec. 3. There is hereby created a political subdivision, body
 2    politic and municipal corporation by the name  and  style  of
 3    Rockford   Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office
 4    Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
 5        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 6    City of Rockford.
 7    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 8        (70 ILCS 340/5)
 9        Section   240-15.  Rights   and   powers.  Sec.  5.   The
10    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
11        (a)  To acquire, own, construct,  lease,  operate,  equip
12    and  maintain  fair,  exposition, arena, office and municipal
13    office buildings,  and  associated  facilities  and  grounds,
14    including  sites  and  parking  areas and facilities therefor
15    located within the metropolitan area.
16        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
17    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
18    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
19    and scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow
20    the  use  of  such  grounds,  centers and auditoriums for the
21    holding  of  fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and   events   whether
22    conducted   by   the   Authority  or  some  other  person  or
23    governmental body or agency.
24        (c)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
25    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
26    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
27    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
28    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority  and to lease
29    air space over and appurtenant to such  areas,    facilities,
30    grounds,  centers,  buildings and auditoriums. The charges so
31    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
32    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
33    interest upon any bonds issued by the Authority.
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 1        (d)  To  own,  lease or otherwise acquire an interest, in
 2    whole or in part, in any public or private firm,  corporation
 3    or  association  useful  for  its purposes and in conformance
 4    with its rights and powers.
 5        (e)  To enter into contracts, leases, obligations and the
 6    like with any public or private person, firm, corporation  or
 7    association  treating  in  any  manner  within the rights and
 8    powers as set forth in this Article Act.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
10        (70 ILCS 340/9.1)
11        Section 240-20.  State office  building.   The  Authority
12    may  Sec.  9.1.    To  make  expenditures  for  the planning,
13    acquisition, development and construction of a  State  office
14    building  in  Rockford,  Illinois.   Such expenditures may be
15    made from funds appropriated for such purposes from the Build
16    Illinois Bond Fund  or  the  Build  Illinois  Purposes  Fund,
17    created by the 84th General Assembly.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-109.)
19        (70 ILCS 340/13)
20        Section 240-22.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
21    No Bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
22    2-52   10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until  the
23    proposition to issue the  same  has  been  submitted  to  and
24    approved  by  a  majority  of the voters of said metropolitan
25    area voting upon the proposition at  a  general  election  in
26    accordance  with  the general election law. The Authority may
27    by resolution order such proposition submitted at  a  regular
28    election   in  accordance  with  the  general  election  law,
29    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
30    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
31    submission.  Any proposition to issue  bonds  as  herein  set
32    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
                            -339-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    -------------------------------------------------------------
 2        Shall bonds of the "Rockford
 3     Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium Auditorim YES
 4     and Office Building Authority" to        -------------------
 5     the amount of ....  Dollars ($    )
 6     be issued for the purpose of ....
 7     &M&M&M?                                           NO
 8    -------------------------------------------------------------
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
10        (70 ILCS 340/14)
11        Section 240-23. Tax. Sec. 14. If a majority of the voters
12    of  said  metropolitan  area approve the issuance of bonds as
13    provided in Section 240-22 13  of  this  Act,  the  Authority
14    shall   have  power  to  levy  and  collect  annually  a  sum
15    sufficient to pay  for  the  annual  principal  and  interest
16    charges  on such bonds; provided, that such tax levy shall be
17    reduced by a sum equal to such grants or matching  grants  as
18    the Authority shall receive, in any year, for this purpose.
19        Such  taxes  proposed  by the Authority to be levied upon
20    the taxable property within the metropolitan  area  shall  be
21    levied  by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted it
22    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
23    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
24    the  metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such   levy
25    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
26    the 3rd Tuesday in September  in  each  year.  Thereupon  the
27    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
28    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
29    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
30    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
31    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
32        (70 ILCS 340/15, in part)
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 1        Section 240-25.  Board created. Sec.  15.  The  governing
 2    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 3    consisting of 9 members and shall be known  as  the  Rockford
 4    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
 5    The  members  of  the board shall be individuals of generally
 6    recognized ability and integrity.
 7    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 8        (70 ILCS 340/16, in part)
 9        Section 240-30.  Board members appointed. Sec. 16. Within
10    60 days after October 7, 1969 (the effective date  of  Public
11    Act  76-1769),  this  act  becomes  effective  the  mayor  of
12    Rockford,  with  the  advice and consent of the Rockford city
13    council, shall appoint 5 members of  the  board  for  initial
14    terms  expiring  June  first  of  the years 1970, 1971, 1972,
15    1973, and 1974 respectively; the mayor of  Loves  Park,  with
16    the  advice and consent of the Loves Park city council, shall
17    appoint one member for an initial term expiring  June  first,
18    1972;  the  Chairman  of the Winnebago County Board, with the
19    advice and consent  of  the  Winnebago  County  Board,  shall
20    appoint  3  members  for initial terms expiring June first of
21    the  years  1970,  1972,  and  1974,  respectively.  At   the
22    expiration  of  the term of any member appointed by the Mayor
23    of Rockford, his successor shall be appointed by the Mayor of
24    Rockford in like manner; at the expiration of the term of the
25    member appointed by the Mayor of Loves  Park,  his  successor
26    shall be appointed in like manner by the Mayor of Loves Park;
27    at  the expiration of the term of any member appointed by the
28    Chairman of the Winnebago County Board, his  successor  shall
29    be appointed by the Chairman of the Winnebago County Board in
30    like  manner  as  appointments  for  the  initial  term.  All
31    successors  shall hold office for a term of 5 five years from
32    the first  day  of  June  of  the  year  in  which  they  are
33    appointed,  except  in  case  of  an  appointment  to  fill a
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 1    vacancy.
 2    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 3        (70 ILCS 340/19)
 4        Section 240-35.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
 5    and resolutions by chairman; public records. Sec. 19. Regular
 6    meetings of the Board shall be held at  least  once  in  each
 7    calendar  month,  the  time  and place of such meetings to be
 8    fixed by the Board.
 9        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
10    the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be
11    by  ordinance  or  resolution  and the affirmative vote of at
12    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
13    ordinance or resolution.
14        All  such ordinances and resolutions before taking effect
15    shall be approved by the chairman of the  Board,  and  if  he
16    shall  approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as he
17    shall not approve he shall  return  to  the  Board  with  his
18    objections  thereto in writing at the next regular meeting of
19    the Board occurring after the passage thereof.  But  in  case
20    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
21    with  his  objections thereto by the time aforesaid, he shall
22    be deemed to have approved the same and it shall take  effect
23    accordingly.  Upon  the return of any ordinance or resolution
24    by the chairman with his objections, the vote  by  which  the
25    same  was  passed  shall be reconsidered by the Board, and if
26    upon such reconsideration said  ordinance  or  resolution  is
27    passed  by  the  affirmative  vote  of at least 6 members, it
28    shall  go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of   the
29    chairman.
30        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
31    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
32    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
33    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
                            -342-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
 2    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 3    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
 4        (70 ILCS 340/21)
 5        Section 240-37.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 6    Investment Act. Sec. 21. All funds deposited by the treasurer
 7    shall  be  placed  in  the name of the Authority and shall be
 8    withdrawn or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank or
 9    savings and loan association, signed  by  the  treasurer  and
10    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
11    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
12    the Authority to deposit funds or to sign any check or draft.
13        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
14    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
15    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
16    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
17    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
18    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1362.)
20        (70 ILCS 340/23a)
21        Section  240-40.  Security  police  force. Sec. 23a.  The
22    Board of the Authority may establish and maintain a  Security
23    Police  Force  and  may  define  and prescribe all such peace
24    officers' duties and  compensation.   Every  security  police
25    officer appointed by the Board to such Security Police Force,
26    as the same shall be from time to time hereafter constituted,
27    shall  have  and  is hereby vested with police powers, and is
28    hereby authorized to act as a conservator of the peace within
29    and upon driveways, sidewalks and property controlled by such
30    Authority, and shall have power to make arrests or  cause  to
31    be  arrested,  with or without process, any person who breaks
32    the peace, or  may  be  found  violating  any  of  the  penal
                            -343-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    ordinances  of  such Authority, or of the City of Rockford or
 2    any criminal law of the State.
 3        An arrest may be made  by  any  such  officer  without  a
 4    warrant  when a criminal offense is committed or attempted in
 5    his presence or when a criminal offense has,  in  fact,  been
 6    committed,   and   the  officer  has  reasonable  ground  for
 7    believing that the person to be arrested  has  committed  it.
 8    Any  person  so arrested shall, without unnecessary delay, be
 9    taken by such officer before the circuit court of the  county
10    having  jurisdiction  of  the  offense  committed  or charged
11    against such person, and such police officer shall  thereupon
12    make and file a complaint in writing under oath, against such
13    defendant,  charging  the violation by such defendant of such
14    statute or ordinance, and such offender  shall  thereupon  be
15    dealt  with  according to law in the same manner as if he had
16    been arrested in the first instance  under  warrant  lawfully
17    issued.  However, no member of any such Security Police Force
18    shall  be  vested with any police power outside the limits of
19    the metropolitan area except pursuant to  and  in  accordance
20    with  an intergovernmental cooperation agreement to which the
21    Authority is a party.
22        In all actions for the violation of any ordinance of  the
23    Authority, the first process shall be a summons or a warrant.
24    A  warrant for the arrest of an accused person may issue upon
25    the affidavit of  any  person  that  an  ordinance  has  been
26    violated, and that person making the complaint has reasonable
27    grounds  to believe that the party charged is guilty thereof.
28    Every person arrested upon  a  warrant,  without  unnecessary
29    delay, shall be taken before the proper officer for trial.
30        The  Board  of  the  Authority  may  establish reasonable
31    eligibility requirements for  appointment  to  such  Security
32    Police  Force relating to health, habits and moral character.
33    However, no person may be  appointed  hereunder  unless  that
34    person  is  at  least  21  years  of  age.   No person may be
                            -344-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    appointed to or be retained  in  the  Security  Police  Force
 2    unless  that  person  is of good character and not a habitual
 3    drunkard, gambler or a person convicted  of  a  felony  or  a
 4    crime  involving  moral  turpitude.  All such Security Police
 5    Force personnel authorized to carry weapons shall  receive  a
 6    course  of  training  in  the legal and practical use of such
 7    weapons as is required of a police officer  under  the  Peace
 8    Officer  Firearm Training Act "An Act in relation to firearms
 9    training for peace officers", approved August  29,  1975,  as
10    amended,  and  all such Security Police Force personnel shall
11    also have received the training and certification required by
12    the  Illinois  "Illinois  Police  Training  Act"  as  now  or
13    hereafter amended.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-535.)
15        (70 ILCS 340/24)
16        Section  240-45.  Ordinances   and   rules;   fines   and
17    penalties.  Sec.  24.  The Board shall have power to pass all
18    ordinances and make  all  rules  and  regulations  proper  or
19    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
20    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
21    proper.   No  fine or penalty, however, shall exceed $500 and
22    no imprisonment authorized by this Section for failure to pay
23    any fine, penalty or cost  shall  exceed  6  months  for  one
24    offense.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
25    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
26    circulation  published in the area embraced by the Authority.
27    No such ordinance shall take effect until ten days after  its
28    publication.
29        The   Board  is  authorized  to  recover  the  fines  and
30    penalties imposed for violation of its ordinances by suit  in
31    the  name  of  the  Authority  before  the  circuit  court of
32    Winnebago County.  The procedure in such suits shall  be  the
33    same as that provided by law for like suits for the violation
                            -345-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    of   ordinances   in  cities  organized  under  the  Illinois
 2    Municipal  Code,  and  offenders  may   be   imprisoned   for
 3    nonpayment  of  fines and costs in the same manner as in such
 4    cities.  All fines when collected  shall  be  paid  into  the
 5    treasury of the Authority.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-535.)
 7        (70 ILCS 340/25)
 8        Section  240-50.  Contracts.  Sec. 25.  All contracts for
 9    sale of property of the value of more than $2500  or  for  an
10    concession  in  or lease of property including air rights, of
11    the Authority for a term of  more  than  one  year  shall  be
12    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
13    for  bids.  All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
14    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
15    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
16    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids, excepting (1)
17    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
18    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
19    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
20    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
21    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
22    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
23    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
24    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
25    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
26    telephone or telegraph are required.
27        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
28    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
29    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
30    insure the best interests of the public.
31        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
32    Board may take in account the past record  of  dealings  with
33    the  bidder,  experience,  adequacy  of equipment, ability to
                            -346-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    complete performance within the time set, and  other  factors
 2    besides  financial  responsibility,  but in no case shall any
 3    such contracts be awarded  to  any  other  than  the  highest
 4    bidder  (in  case of sale, concession or lease) or the lowest
 5    bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless authorized
 6    or approved by the affirmative vote of at least  6 six of the
 7    members of the Board present at a meeting at which  a  quorum
 8    is  present,  and  unless  such  action  is  accompanied by a
 9    statement in  writing  setting  forth  the  reasons  for  not
10    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
11    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
12    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
13    inspection.
14        From  the  group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder
15    shall be selected in the following manner: to  all  bids  for
16    sales  the  gross receipts of which are not taxable under the
17    Retailers' "Retailers Occupation Tax Act", approved June  28,
18    1933, as amended, there shall be added an amount equal to the
19    tax which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and
20    the lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales
21    the  gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act shall
22    be considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said  lowest
23    bid  relates  to  a  sale  not  taxable  under  said Act, any
24    contract entered into thereon shall be in the amount  of  the
25    original bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
26        Contracts   shall  not  be  split  into  parts  involving
27    expenditures of less than $2500 for the purposes of  avoiding
28    the  provisions of this Section, and all such split contracts
29    shall be void. If  any  collusion  occurs  among  bidders  or
30    prospective  bidders  in restraint of freedom of competition,
31    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
32    or otherwise, the bids of such bidders shall  be  void.  Each
33    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
34    has not been a party to any such agreement.
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 1        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 2    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 3    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 4    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 5    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 6    materials, supplies or equipment.
 7        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 8    readvertise for bids. If  after  any  such  advertisement  no
 9    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
10    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
11    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
12    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
13    received pursuant to advertisement.
14        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
15    effect the provisions of this Section.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
17        (70 ILCS 340/26, in part)
18        Section  240-55.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
19    compliance.  Sec.  26.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
20    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
21    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the circuit court in
22    Winnebago County to compel compliance with the provisions  of
23    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
24    Board.
25    (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
26        Section   240-60.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
27    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
28    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
29        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
30        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
31        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
32    lease of space.
                            -348-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 2        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 3        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 4    State, or local agency.
 5        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 6        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 7        Section  2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
 8    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
 9        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
10        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
11        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
12    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
13    interest.
14        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
15        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
16        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
17        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
18        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
19    bank or savings and loan association.
20        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
21        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
22        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
23        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
24        Section 2-140. State financial support.
25        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
26        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
27        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
28                  ARTICLE 245.  SALEM CIVIC CENTER
29        (70 ILCS 335/2)
30        Section 245-1.  Short title. Sec. 2. This Article may  be
31    cited as the Salem Civic Center Law of 1997.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
                            -349-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 335/3, in part)
 2        Section  245-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 3.  When used in this
 3    Article:
 4        "Authority" means the Salem Civic Center Authority.
 5        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
 6    the Salem Civic Center Authority.
 7        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 8    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 9    of Salem in Marion County.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
11        (70 ILCS 335/4, in part)
12        Section  245-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
13    Sec.  4.   There  is  hereby created a political subdivision,
14    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
15    of the Salem Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area.
16        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
17    City of Salem.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
19        (70 ILCS 335/11.5)
20        Section 245-12. Sec. 11.5. Use and occupation taxes.
21        (a)  The Authority may adopt a resolution that authorizes
22    a referendum on the question of whether the  Authority  shall
23    be  authorized  to  impose  a  retailers'  occupation  tax, a
24    service occupation tax, and a use tax in one-quarter  percent
25    increments  at  a  rate not to exceed 1%. The Authority shall
26    certify the question to the proper election  authorities  who
27    shall  submit  the question to the voters of the metropolitan
28    area at the next regularly scheduled election  in  accordance
29    with  the  general  election  law.  The  question shall be in
30    substantially the following form:
31        "Shall the Salem Civic Center Authority be authorized  to
32        impose  a retailers' occupation tax, a service occupation
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 1        tax, and a use tax at the rate of  (rate)  for  the  sole
 2        purpose of obtaining funds for the support, construction,
 3        maintenance,   or   financing   of   a  facility  of  the
 4        Authority?"
 5        Votes shall be recorded as "yes" or "no". If  a  majority
 6    of  all  votes  cast  on  the proposition are in favor of the
 7    proposition, the Authority is authorized to impose the tax.
 8        (b)  The Authority shall impose the retailers' occupation
 9    tax upon all persons  engaged  in  the  business  of  selling
10    tangible  personal  property  at  retail  in the metropolitan
11    area, at the  rate  approved  by  referendum,  on  the  gross
12    receipts  from  the sales made in the course of such business
13    within the metropolitan area.  The  tax  imposed  under  this
14    Section  and  all  civil penalties that may be assessed as an
15    incident thereof shall  be  collected  and  enforced  by  the
16    Department  of  Revenue.   The  Department  has full power to
17    administer and enforce this Section; to collect all taxes and
18    penalties  so  collected  in  the  manner  provided  in  this
19    Section; and to determine  all  rights  to  credit  memoranda
20    arising on account of the erroneous payment of tax or penalty
21    hereunder.   In  the  administration of, and compliance with,
22    this Section, the Department and persons who are  subject  to
23    this  Section  shall  (i)  have  the  same  rights, remedies,
24    privileges, immunities, powers and duties, (ii) be subject to
25    the same conditions,  restrictions,  limitations,  penalties,
26    exclusions,  exemptions,  and definitions of terms, and (iii)
27    employ the same modes  of  procedure  as  are  prescribed  in
28    Sections  1, 1a, 1a-1, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1i, 1j, 1k, 1m, 1n, 2,
29    2-5, 2-5.5, 2-10 (in respect to all provisions therein  other
30    than the State rate of tax), 2-15 through 2-70, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3
31    (except   as  to  the  disposition  of  taxes  and  penalties
32    collected  and  provisions   related   to   quarter   monthly
33    payments),  4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j, 5k, 5l,
34    6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 7, 8, 9, 10,  11,  11a,  12,  and  13  of  the
                            -351-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Retailers'  Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform
 2    Penalty and Interest Act, as fully  as  if  those  provisions
 3    were set forth in this subsection.
 4        Persons  subject to any tax imposed under this subsection
 5    may reimburse themselves for their seller's tax liability  by
 6    separately  stating  the  tax  as an additional charge, which
 7    charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with
 8    State  taxes  that  sellers  are  required  to  collect,   in
 9    accordance  with such bracket schedules as the Department may
10    prescribe.
11        Whenever the Department determines that a  refund  should
12    be  made  under  this  subsection  to  a  claimant instead of
13    issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify  the
14    State  Comptroller,  who  shall cause the warrant to be drawn
15    for the amount specified, and to the  person  named,  in  the
16    notification  from  the Department.  The refund shall be paid
17    by the State Treasurer out of the tax fund  referenced  under
18    paragraph (g) of this Section.
19        If  a  tax  is  imposed  under this subsection (b), a tax
20    shall also be imposed at the same rate under subsections  (c)
21    and (d) of this Section.
22        For  the  purpose of determining whether a tax authorized
23    under this  Section  is  applicable,  a  retail  sale,  by  a
24    producer  of  coal  or  other mineral mined in Illinois, is a
25    sale at retail at the place where the coal or  other  mineral
26    mined   in  Illinois  is  extracted  from  the  earth.   This
27    paragraph does not apply to coal or other mineral when it  is
28    delivered  or  shipped  by  the  seller to the purchaser at a
29    point outside Illinois so that the sale is exempt  under  the
30    Federal  Constitution  as  a  sale  in  interstate or foreign
31    commerce.
32        Nothing in this Section shall be construed  to  authorize
33    the  Authority to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging
34    in any business which under the Constitution  of  the  United
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 1    States may not be made the subject of taxation by this State.
 2        (c)  If  a  tax  has been imposed under subsection (b), a
 3    service occupation tax shall also be imposed at the same rate
 4    upon all persons engaged, in the metropolitan  area,  in  the
 5    business  of  making sales of service, who, as an incident to
 6    making those sales of  service,  transfer  tangible  personal
 7    property  within  the  metropolitan  area as an incident to a
 8    sale of service. The tax imposed under  this  subsection  and
 9    all  civil  penalties  that  may  be  assessed as an incident
10    thereof shall be collected and enforced by the Department  of
11    Revenue.  The  Department  has  full  power to administer and
12    enforce this paragraph; to collect all  taxes  and  penalties
13    due hereunder; to dispose of taxes and penalties so collected
14    in  the  manner  hereinafter  provided;  and to determine all
15    rights  to  credit  memoranda  arising  on  account  of   the
16    erroneous  payment  of  tax  or  penalty  hereunder.   In the
17    administration of, and compliance with  this  paragraph,  the
18    Department  and  persons  who  are  subject to this paragraph
19    shall  (i)  have  the  same  rights,  remedies,   privileges,
20    immunities,  powers,  and duties, (ii) be subject to the same
21    conditions, restrictions, limitations, penalties, exclusions,
22    exemptions, and definitions of terms, and  (iii)  employ  the
23    same  modes  of  procedure  as  are  prescribed in Sections 2
24    (except that the reference to  State  in  the  definition  of
25    supplier  maintaining a place of business in this State shall
26    mean the metropolitan area),  2a,  2b,  3  through  3-55  (in
27    respect  to  all provisions therein other than the State rate
28    of tax), 4 (except that the reference to the State  shall  be
29    to  the  Authority), 5, 7, 8 (except that the jurisdiction to
30    which the tax shall be a debt to the extent indicated in that
31    Section 8 shall be  the  Authority),  9  (except  as  to  the
32    disposition of taxes and penalties collected, and except that
33    the returned merchandise credit for this tax may not be taken
34    against  any State tax), 11, 12 (except the reference therein
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 1    to Section 2b of  the  Retailers'  Occupation  Tax  Act),  13
 2    (except  that  any  reference  to  the  State  shall mean the
 3    Authority), 15,  16,  17,  18,  19  and  20  of  the  Service
 4    Occupation Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and
 5    Interest  Act, as fully as if those provisions were set forth
 6    herein.
 7        Persons subject to any tax imposed  under  the  authority
 8    granted in this subsection may reimburse themselves for their
 9    serviceman's  tax  liability by separately stating the tax as
10    an  additional  charge,  which  charge  may  be   stated   in
11    combination,   in  a  single  amount,  with  State  tax  that
12    servicemen are authorized to collect under  the  Service  Use
13    Tax  Act,  in  accordance  with such bracket schedules as the
14    Department may prescribe.
15        Whenever the Department determines that a  refund  should
16    be  made  under  this  subsection  to  a  claimant instead of
17    issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify  the
18    State  Comptroller,  who  shall cause the warrant to be drawn
19    for the amount specified, and to the  person  named,  in  the
20    notification  from  the Department.  The refund shall be paid
21    by the State Treasurer out of the tax fund  referenced  under
22    paragraph (g) of this Section.
23        Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize
24    the  Authority to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging
25    in any business which under the Constitution  of  the  United
26    States may not be made the subject of taxation by the State.
27        (d)  If  a  tax  has been imposed under subsection (b), a
28    use tax shall also be imposed  at  the  same  rate  upon  the
29    privilege  of  using,  in  the metropolitan area, any item of
30    tangible personal property  that  is  purchased  outside  the
31    metropolitan  area  at  retail  from  a retailer, and that is
32    titled or registered at a location  within  the  metropolitan
33    area  with  an  agency  of  this State's government. "Selling
34    price" is defined as in the Use Tax Act.  The  tax  shall  be
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 1    collected  from persons whose Illinois address for titling or
 2    registration purposes is given as being in  the  metropolitan
 3    area.   The  tax  shall  be  collected  by  the Department of
 4    Revenue for the Authority. The tax must be paid to the State,
 5    or an exemption  determination  must  be  obtained  from  the
 6    Department  of  Revenue,  before  the title or certificate of
 7    registration for the property may  be  issued.   The  tax  or
 8    proof  of  exemption  may be transmitted to the Department by
 9    way of the State agency with which, or the State officer with
10    whom, the  tangible  personal  property  must  be  titled  or
11    registered  if  the  Department and the State agency or State
12    officer determine  that  this  procedure  will  expedite  the
13    processing of applications for title or registration.
14        The  Department  has full power to administer and enforce
15    this paragraph; to collect all taxes, penalties and  interest
16    due hereunder; to dispose of taxes, penalties and interest so
17    collected   in   the  manner  hereinafter  provided;  and  to
18    determine all rights to credit memoranda or  refunds  arising
19    on  account  of  the  erroneous  payment  of  tax, penalty or
20    interest hereunder. In the administration of, and  compliance
21    with,  this  subsection,  the  Department and persons who are
22    subject to this paragraph shall (i)  have  the  same  rights,
23    remedies, privileges, immunities, powers, and duties, (ii) be
24    subject  to  the  same conditions, restrictions, limitations,
25    penalties, exclusions, exemptions, and definitions of  terms,
26    and   (iii)  employ  the  same  modes  of  procedure  as  are
27    prescribed in Sections 2 (except the definition of  "retailer
28    maintaining  a  place  of  business  in this State"), 3, 3-5,
29    3-10, 3-45, 3-55, 3-65, 3-70, 3-85, 3a, 4, 6,  7,  8  (except
30    that the jurisdiction to which the tax shall be a debt to the
31    extent indicated in that Section 8 shall be the Authority), 9
32    (except provisions relating to quarter monthly payments), 10,
33    11,  12,  12a, 12b, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22 of the Use
34    Tax Act and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty  and  Interest
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 1    Act,  that are not inconsistent with this paragraph, as fully
 2    as if those provisions were set forth herein.
 3        Whenever the Department determines that a  refund  should
 4    be  made  under  this  subsection  to  a  claimant instead of
 5    issuing a credit memorandum, the Department shall notify  the
 6    State  Comptroller, who shall cause the order to be drawn for
 7    the amount  specified,  and  to  the  person  named,  in  the
 8    notification from the Department. The refund shall be paid by
 9    the  State  Treasurer  out  of  the tax fund referenced under
10    paragraph (g) of this Section.
11        (e)  A certificate of registration issued  by  the  State
12    Department  of  Revenue  to  a  retailer under the Retailers'
13    Occupation Tax Act or under the Service  Occupation  Tax  Act
14    shall  permit  the registrant to engage in a business that is
15    taxed under the tax imposed under paragraphs (b), (c), or (d)
16    of this Section  and  no  additional  registration  shall  be
17    required.  A  certificate issued under the Use Tax Act or the
18    Service Use Tax Act shall be applicable with  regard  to  any
19    tax imposed under paragraph (c) of this Section.
20        (f)  The   results   of   any   election   authorizing  a
21    proposition to impose a tax under this Section or effecting a
22    change in the rate of tax shall be certified  by  the  proper
23    election  authorities  and filed with the Illinois Department
24    on or before  the  first  day  of  April.   In  addition,  an
25    ordinance  imposing,  discontinuing, or effecting a change in
26    the rate of tax under this Section shall  be  adopted  and  a
27    certified copy thereof filed with the Department on or before
28    the  first  day  of  April.   After  proper  receipt  of such
29    certifications, the Department shall  proceed  to  administer
30    and  enforce  this  Section  as of the first day of July next
31    following such adoption and filing.
32        (g)  The Department of Revenue shall, upon collecting any
33    taxes and penalties as provided  in  this  Section,  pay  the
34    taxes  and  penalties  over to the State Treasurer as trustee
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 1    for the Authority. The taxes and penalties shall be held in a
 2    trust fund outside the State Treasury. On or before the  25th
 3    day  of  each calendar month, the Department of Revenue shall
 4    prepare and certify  to  the  Comptroller  of  the  State  of
 5    Illinois  the amount to be paid to the Authority, which shall
 6    be the balance in the fund, less any amount determined by the
 7    Department to be necessary for the payment of refunds. Within
 8    10 days after receipt by the Comptroller of the certification
 9    of the amount to be paid to the  Authority,  the  Comptroller
10    shall  cause  an order to be drawn for payment for the amount
11    in  accordance  with  the   directions   contained   in   the
12    certification.  Amounts  received  from the tax imposed under
13    this  Section  shall  be   used   only   for   the   support,
14    construction,  maintenance, or financing of a facility of the
15    Authority.
16        (h)  When certifying the amount of a monthly disbursement
17    to the Authority under this  Section,  the  Department  shall
18    increase  or  decrease  the amounts by an amount necessary to
19    offset any miscalculation  of  previous  disbursements.   The
20    offset  amount  shall  be  the  amount  erroneously disbursed
21    within the previous 6 months from the time  a  miscalculation
22    is discovered.
23        (i)  This  Section may be cited as the Salem Civic Center
24    Use and Occupation Tax Law.
25    (Source: P.A. 89-460, eff. 5-24-96.)
26        (70 ILCS 335/14, in part)
27        Section 245-15.  Board created. Sec. 14.   The  governing
28    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
29    consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Salem Civic
30    Center Authority Board.  The members of the  Board  shall  be
31    individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 335/15, in part)
 2        Section   245-20.  Board   members  appointed.  Sec.  15.
 3    Within 60 days after January 9, 1990 (the effective  date  of
 4    Article  2  of  Public  Act  86-1017)  this  Article  becomes
 5    effective,  the  mayor  of the City of Salem, with the advice
 6    and consent of  the  Salem  city  council,  shall  appoint  3
 7    members of the Board for initial terms expiring June 1, 1991;
 8    2  members  for  initial  terms  expiring June 1, 1992; and 2
 9    members  for  initial  terms  expiring  June  1,  1993.   The
10    successors of the initial members shall be appointed in  like
11    manner  for 3 year terms from the date of appointment, except
12    in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
14        (70 ILCS 335/16, in part)
15        Section 245-25.  Removal of Board members. Sec.  16.  The
16    appointing  officer, with the advice and consent of the Salem
17    city council, may remove any member of the Board appointed by
18    him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or  malfeasance
19    in  office, after service on him, by registered United States
20    mail, return receipt requested, of  a  copy  of  the  written
21    charges  against  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard
22    in person or by counsel in his own defense upon not less than
23    10 days notice.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
25        (70 ILCS 335/25, in part)
26        Section  245-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
27    compliance.  Sec.  25.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
28    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
29    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the circuit court of
30    Marion County in which the metropolitan area  is  located  to
31    compel   compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this  Article
32    relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 2        Section   245-35.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
 3    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
 4    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
 5        Section 2-3. Purpose.
 6        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
 7        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 8        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 9    buildings; lease of space.
10        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
11    domain.
12        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
13        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
14        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
15    State, or local agency.
16        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
17        Section 2-45. Insurance.
18        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
19    performance.
20        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
21        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
22        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
23    of interest.
24        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
25        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
26        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
27        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
28        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
29        Section 2-105. Funds.
30        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
31        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
32        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
33        Section 2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
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 1    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members.
 2        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 3        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
 4        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 5        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 6        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 7                 ARTICLE 250.  SHELDON CIVIC CENTER
 8        (70 ILCS 220/8-1)
 9        Section  250-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  8-1.   This Article
10    shall be known and may be cited as the Sheldon "Sheldon Civic
11    Center Law of 1997 Act".
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/8-2, in part)
14        Section 250-5.  Definitions. Sec. 8-2.  As used  in  this
15    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
16        "Authority"  means  the  Sheldon Metropolitan Exposition,
17    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
18        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
19    the  Sheldon  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office
20    Building Authority.
21        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory  which  lies
22    within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Sheldon.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/8-3, in part)
25        Section  250-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
26    Sec. 8-3.  There is hereby created a unit of local government
27    known  as the Sheldon Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and
28    Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
29        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
30    Village of Sheldon.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/8-11)
 3        Section  250-15.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
 4    8-11.   Under  no circumstances shall any bonds issued by the
 5    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
 6    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
 7    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
 8    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
 9    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
10    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
11    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
12    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/8-12)
15        Section  250-20.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec. 8-12.  The
16    State and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated  towns
17    and  other  units  of local government and public bodies, and
18    public officers of any thereof; , all banks,  bankers,  trust
19    companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan
20    associations,  savings  and  loan  associations,   investment
21    companies   and   other  persons  carrying  on  an  insurance
22    business;  and  all  executors,  administrators,   guardians,
23    trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking
24    funds,  moneys  or  other  funds  belonging to them or within
25    their control in any bonds issued pursuant  to  this  Article
26    Act,  it  being  the purpose of this Section to authorize the
27    investment  in  such  bonds  of   all   sinking,   insurance,
28    retirement,  compensation,  pension  and trust funds, whether
29    owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers;
30    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
31    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
32    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
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 1    investment.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/8-13, in part)
 4        Section 250-25.  Board created. Sec. 8-13.  The governing
 5    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
 6    consisting  of  7  members  and shall be known as the Sheldon
 7    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
 8    The members of the board shall be  individuals  of  generally
 9    recognized ability and integrity.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/8-14, in part)
12        Section  250-30.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  8-14.
13    Within 60 days after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of
14    Article  8  of Public Act 84-245) this Act becomes effective,
15    the Village President of Sheldon, with the advice and consent
16    of the Sheldon Village Board of  Trustees,  shall  appoint  7
17    members  of  the  Board,  2 members to be appointed for terms
18    expiring July 1, 1988, 2 members to be  appointed  for  terms
19    expiring  July  1,  1987,  and  3 members to be appointed for
20    terms expiring July 1, 1986, such  terms  commencing  on  the
21    date  each is appointed. At the expiration of the term of any
22    member, his successor  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Village
23    President  of Sheldon in a like manner.  All successors shall
24    hold  office  for  a  term  of  3  years  from  the  date  of
25    appointment, except in case  of  an  appointment  to  fill  a
26    vacancy.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/8-25)
29        Section  250-35.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
30    8-25.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
31    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
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 1    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 2    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
 3    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 4    for distribution to persons interested upon  request,  and  a
 5    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
 6    Village President of Sheldon.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        Section   250-40.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
 9    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
10    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
11        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
12        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
13        Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.
14        Section 2-21. Rights and powers.
15        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
16        Section  2-36.  Acquisition  of  property  from person or
17    governmental agency.
18        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
19        Section 2-45. Insurance.
20        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
21    actions to compel performance.
22        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
23    of interest.
24        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
25        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
26        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
27        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
28        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
29        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
30    bank or savings and loan association.
31        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
32    Investment Act.
33        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
                            -363-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 2        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 3    and penalties.
 4        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 5    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
 6        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 7        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 8        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 9        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
10          ARTICLE 255.  SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN EXPOSITION
11                      AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
12        (70 ILCS 345/1)
13        Section  255-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  1. This Article Act
14    shall  be  known  and  may  be  cited  as   the   Springfield
15    Metropolitan  Exposition and Auditorium Authority Law of 1997
16    Act.
17    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
18        (70 ILCS 345/2, in part)
19        Section 255-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2. When  used  in  this
20    Article Act:
21        "Authority" means the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition
22    and Auditorium Authority.
23        "Board"  means  the  governing and administrative body of
24    the  Springfield  Metropolitan  Exposition   and   Auditorium
25    Authority.
26        "Governor" means the Governor of the State of Illinois.
27        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
28    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
29    Townships of Springfield, Woodside and Capital in the  County
30    of Sangamon.
31    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
                            -364-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 345/3, in part)
 2        Section  255-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
 3    Sec. 3. There is hereby created a political subdivision, body
 4    politic  and  municipal  corporation by the name and style of
 5    Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium  Authority
 6    in the metropolitan area.
 7        The  principal  office  of  the Authority shall be in the
 8    City of Springfield.
 9    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
10        (70 ILCS 345/4)
11        Section 255-15.  Duties. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty  of
12    the  authority  to  promote, operate and maintain expositions
13    and conventions from time to time in  the  metropolitan  area
14    and  in connection therewith to arrange, finance and maintain
15    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
16    exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain auditoriums and
17    exposition  buildings  for  such  purposes.  The Authority is
18    granted all rights  and  powers  necessary  to  perform  such
19    duties.
20    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/5)
22        Section   255-20.  Rights   and   powers.  Sec.  5.   The
23    Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium  Authority
24    shall have the following rights and powers:
25        (a)  To  purchase,  own, construct, lease as lessee or in
26    any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,  reconstruct,
27    regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain fair and exposition
28    grounds,  convention  or   exhibition   centers   and   civic
29    auditoriums, including sites and parking areas and facilities
30    therefor located within the metropolitan area;
31        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
32    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
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 1    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
 2    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
 3    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
 4    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
 5    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
 6        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
 7    sites for such grounds, centers and auditoriums, and  parking
 8    areas  and facilities in the manner provided for the exercise
 9    of the right of eminent domain under Article VII of the  Code
10    of Civil Procedure, as amended;
11        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
12    nondiscriminatory charges for the use of such  parking  areas
13    and   facilities,   grounds,   centers  and  auditoriums  and
14    admission  charges  to  fairs,  shows,  exhibits  and  events
15    sponsored or held by the Authority. The charges collected may
16    be made available to defray the reasonable  expenses  of  the
17    Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest on any
18    bonds issued by the Authority;
19        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
20    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
21    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
22        (70 ILCS 345/8)
23        Section 255-25.  Federal money.  Sec.  8.  The  Authority
24    shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, loans or
25    appropriations  from  the Federal Government or any agency or
26    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
27    the Authority and  to  enter  into  any  agreement  with  the
28    Federal  Government  in  relation  to  such  grants, loans or
29    appropriations.
30    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
31        (70 ILCS 345/10)
32        Section 255-30.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 10.   The
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 1    Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for
 2    the  purpose  of  carrying  out and performing its duties and
 3    exercising its rights and powers under this Article Act.
 4        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 5    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
 6    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 7    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 8    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 9    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
10    of   its  interest  bearing  revenue  bonds  or  its  general
11    obligation  bonds  at  maturity  or  pursuant  to  redemption
12    provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of
13    the holders thereof.  All such interest bearing revenue bonds
14    of the Authority shall be payable solely  from  such  of  the
15    revenues  or  income  to be derived from the fairs, exhibits,
16    shows and events and other authorized activities operated  by
17    it,  the  charges  made for the use of its facilities and the
18    funds, if any, received and to be received by  the  Authority
19    from  any  other  source  as  are  pledged  by  the ordinance
20    authorizing the bonds. Such  bonds  may  bear  such  date  or
21    dates,  may  mature at such time or times not exceeding forty
22    years from their respective dates, may bear interest at  such
23    rate  or  rates, not exceeding the maximum rate authorized by
24    the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at  the  time  of  the
25    making of the contract, payable semi-annually, may be in such
26    form,  may carry such registration privileges, may be payable
27    at such place or places, may be made subject to redemption in
28    such manner and upon such terms, with or without  premium  as
29    is stated on the face thereof, may be executed in such manner
30    and  may  contain  such  terms  and  covenants, all as may be
31    provided in  said  ordinance.   In  case  any  officer  whose
32    signature  appears  on  any  bond ceases (after attaching his
33    signature) to hold office, his signature  shall  nevertheless
34    be  valid  and  effective  for  all  purposes.  The holder or
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 1    holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons  appertaining
 2    thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring  a  mandamus,
 3    injunction, or any other civil action or proceeding to compel
 4    the performance and observance by the Authority or any of its
 5    officers, agents or employees of  any  contract  or  covenant
 6    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
 7    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority and any of  its
 8    officers,  agents or employees to perform any duties required
 9    to be performed for the benefit of the holders  of  any  such
10    bonds  or interest coupons by the provisions of the ordinance
11    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
12    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
13    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
14        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
15    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
16    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
17    instruments under the law of the State of Illinois.
18        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
19    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
20    shall determine, except that if issued to  bear  interest  at
21    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
22    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds
23    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest  and
24    except  that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at a
25    rate of less than the maximum rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
26    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
27    the contract, shall be such that the  interest  cost  to  the
28    Authority  of  the  money received from the sale of the bonds
29    shall not exceed the maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
30    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
31    the contract, computed to absolute  maturity  of  said  bonds
32    according to standard tables of bond values.
33        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
34    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
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 1    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents  and
 2    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 3    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 4    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 5    revenues of the Authority so pledged to pay:
 6        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
 7    operating the said facilities; and
 8        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 9    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
10    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
11    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
12    secure payment thereof.
13        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
14    the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertaking of
15    the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and the
16    issuance of any additional bonds payable  from  such  revenue
17    income  to  be  derived  from  the fairs, exhibits, shows and
18    events and from charges made for the use of its facilities or
19    for admissions to its events, or from other revenue, if  any,
20    the  Authority  may  execute and deliver a trust agreement or
21    agreements; provided that no lien upon any physical  property
22    of the Authority shall be created thereby.
23        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
24    such trust agreement by the Authority may be had by mandamus,
25    injunction,  or  other  civil   actions   action   or   other
26    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
27    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
28    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
29    instituted.
30        Before any such revenue bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
31    are  sold  the  entire authorized issue, or any part thereof,
32    shall be offered for sale as a  unit  after  advertising  for
33    bids  at  least  three  times in a daily newspaper of general
34    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
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 1    publication  to be at least ten days before bids are required
 2    to be filed. Copies of such advertisement may be published in
 3    any newspaper or financial publication in the United  States.
 4    All  bids  shall  be  sealed, filed and opened as provided by
 5    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 6    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 7    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
 8    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
 9    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
10    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
11    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
12    advertisement.
13        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
14    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
15    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
16    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
17    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
18    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
19    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
20    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
21    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
22    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
23    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
24    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
25    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
26    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
27    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
28    Acts.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
30        (70 ILCS 345/11)
31        Section 255-35.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  11.
32    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
33    Authority under Section 255-30 10 of this Act be or become an
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 1    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
 2    other political subdivision of  or  municipality  within  the
 3    State,  nor  shall any such bond be or become an indebtedness
 4    of the Authority within the  purview  of  any  constitutional
 5    limitation  or  provision,  and it shall be plainly stated on
 6    the face of each such bond that it does not  constitute  such
 7    an  indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from the
 8    revenues or income as aforesaid.
 9    (Source: P.A. 76-1564.)
10        (70 ILCS 345/13)
11        Section 255-40.  Tax. Sec. 13.  For  the  year  1973  and
12    subsequent years, the Authority has power to levy and collect
13    annually,   taxes  upon  all  the  taxable  property  in  the
14    metropolitan area for the purpose of  the  payment  for  land
15    leased,  condemned  or  purchased  for  a fair and exposition
16    grounds,  convention  or   exhibition   centers   and   civic
17    auditoriums,  for  the  purchase,  construction,  leasing  as
18    lessee,  equipping,  supplying,  or other acquisition of such
19    grounds, centers and auditoriums,  and  for  the  payment  of
20    expenses  incident  thereto, for the payment of the principal
21    of and interest on all bonds of the  Authority  and  for  all
22    other  corporate  purposes  as set forth in this Article Act.
23    The Board may accumulate funds for the purposes  of  building
24    construction,  repairs and improvements, payment of principal
25    and interest on general obligation  bonds  and  may  annually
26    levy  taxes  for  such  purposes  in  excess  of  its current
27    requirements but  subject  to  the  tax  rate  limitation  as
28    provided in this Section.
29        All general taxes proposed by the Board to be levied upon
30    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
31    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
32    shall within 10 days after its passage be published once in a
33    newspaper  published  and having a general circulation within
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 1    the  metropolitan  area  and  shall  then  be  in  effect.  A
 2    certified copy of such levy ordinance shall be filed with the
 3    county clerk no later than the 3rd Tuesday  in  September  in
 4    each  year. Thereupon the county clerk shall extend such tax.
 5    However, the aggregate amount of taxes  levied  for  any  one
 6    year  shall  not  exceed the rate of .05% of the value of the
 7    taxable property of the metropolitan  area  as  equalized  or
 8    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
10        (70 ILCS 345/13(a))
11        Section   255-45.  Borrowing;   general   obligation  and
12    revenue  bonds;  backdoor  referendum.   Sec.   13(a).    The
13    Authority  may  borrow  money for the purpose of carrying out
14    its duties and exercising its powers under this Article  Act,
15    and  issue  its  general  obligation  and  revenue  bonds  as
16    evidence  of the indebtedness incurred.  In addition to other
17    purposes, such  bonds  may  be  issued  for  the  purpose  of
18    refunding  outstanding general obligation or revenue bonds of
19    the Authority. Such  general  obligation  and  revenue  bonds
20    shall be in the form, shall mature at the time (no later than
21    40  years  from the date of issuance), shall bear interest at
22    the rates (not to exceed the maximum rate authorized  by  the
23    Bond  Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the making
24    of the contract), shall be executed by the officers and shall
25    be sold in the manner as the Board  shall  determine;  except
26    that  if  issued  to  bear  interest  at the the maximum rate
27    authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended  at  the
28    time  of  the making of the contract, the bonds shall be sold
29    for not less than par and  accrued  interest,  and  that  the
30    selling  prices  of  bonds bearing interest at a rate of less
31    than the maximum rate authorized by  the  Bond  Authorization
32    Act,  as  amended  at the time of the making of the contract,
33    shall be such that the interest cost to the Authority of  the
                            -372-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    money  received  from  the sale of the bonds shall not exceed
 2    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
 3    amended at the time of the making of the  contract,  computed
 4    to absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard
 5    tables  of  bond  values. In case any officer whose signature
 6    appears on any bond ceases, after affixing his signature,  to
 7    hold  office,  his  signature shall nevertheless be valid and
 8    effective for all purposes.
 9        Before any such bonds (for  which  a  referendum  is  not
10    required  by  Section  255-50  13(b)  of  this  Act)  may  be
11    authorized to be issued, the Board shall by ordinance propose
12    the issuance of the bonds. This ordinance shall set forth the
13    total  principal  amount  of  bonds proposed to be issued and
14    shall in a general way describe the  purpose  for  which  the
15    bonds  are to be issued. After this ordinance has been passed
16    by the Board it shall within 10 days be published once  in  a
17    newspaper  published  and having a general circulation within
18    the metropolitan area. The publication of the ordinance shall
19    include a  notice  of  (1)  the  specific  number  of  voters
20    required  to  sign a petition requesting that the question of
21    the adoption of the ordinance be submitted to the electors of
22    the metropolitan area; (2) the time  in  which  the  petition
23    must   be   filed;  and  (3)  the  date  of  the  prospective
24    referendum. The  Secretary  of  the  Board  shall  provide  a
25    petition form to any individual requesting one.
26        If  within 30 days after the publication of the ordinance
27    proposing the issuance of bonds for which a referendum is not
28    required by Section 255-50 13(b)  of  this  Act,  a  petition
29    signed by registered voters of the metropolitan area equal to
30    10%  or  more  of  the  registered voters in the metropolitan
31    area, is filed with the Secretary of the Board asking  for  a
32    referendum  on  the proposition to issue the bonds, the Board
33    shall certify  the  proposition,  in  the  form  provided  by
34    Section  255-50,  13(b)  of  this  Act to the proper election
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 1    officials in accordance with the general election law. If  no
 2    such  petition  or  no valid petition is filed within 30 days
 3    after the publication of the ordinance, it shall then  be  in
 4    effect.  If  such  a  petition  is  so  filed  the  ordinance
 5    proposing  the  issuance  of the bonds shall not be in effect
 6    and the bonds proposed by the ordinance shall not  be  issued
 7    until  the proposition has been approved by a majority of the
 8    voters of the metropolitan area voting on the proposition.
 9        When the ordinance proposing the issuance of the bonds is
10    in effect, the Board may by ordinance authorize the  issuance
11    of  such  bonds setting forth the maturity schedule, interest
12    rate, form and other details of the bonds and their issuance.
13    A copy of the ordinance so authorizing the  issuance  of  the
14    bonds certified by the secretary shall be filed in the office
15    of the county clerk.
16        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
17    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
18    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
19    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
20    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
21    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
22    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
23    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
24    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
25    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
26    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
27    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
28    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
29    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
30    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
31    Acts.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-4; 87-767.)
33        (70 ILCS 345/13(b))
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 1        Section  255-50.  G.O.  bonds;  election.   Sec.   13(b).
 2    General  obligation  bonds  of  the  Authority, the aggregate
 3    outstanding unpaid balance of which exceeds  1  1/2%  of  the
 4    total  assessed  valuation of all taxable property within the
 5    metropolitan area shall not be issued until  the  proposition
 6    to  issue  the same has been certified to the proper election
 7    officials who shall submit the proposition at an election  in
 8    accordance   with   the   general   election  law.  Any  such
 9    proposition shall be in substantially the following form:
10    -------------------------------------------------------------
11        Shall bonds of the "Springfield
12     Metropolitan Exposition and            YES
13     Auditorium Authority" in the       -------------------------
14     amount of.... Dollars ($....)          NO
15     be issued for the purpose of ....?
16    -------------------------------------------------------------
17    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
18        (70 ILCS 345/13(c))
19        Section 255-55.  Election; canvass of returns;  expenses.
20    Sec.  13(c).  Any  referendum  required  under Section 255-45
21    13(a) or 255-50 13(b)  of  this  Act  shall  be  ordered  and
22    certified  by  the  Board  and  shall be conducted and notice
23    thereof given in accordance with the  general  election  law.
24    The returns of the election shall be filed with the Secretary
25    of   the  Board  and  shall  be  canvassed  and  the  results
26    ascertained by the Board and entered upon the records of  the
27    Authority.
28        The  expenses  of  the  referendum  shall  be paid by the
29    Authority.
30    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
31        (70 ILCS 345/14, in part)
32        Section 255-60.  Board created. Sec. 14.   The  governing
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 1    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
 2    consisting  of  11  members  and  shall  be  known   as   the
 3    Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
 4    Board.
 5    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
 6        (70 ILCS 345/15(a))
 7        Section  255-65.  Sec.  15(a).  Term  of  Board  members;
 8    election  of  successors.  Board  members  shall  be  elected
 9    biennially by the electors of the metropolitan area  in  each
10    odd numbered year beginning with 1981 on the day fixed by the
11    general  election  law.   The 3 three members elected in 1974
12    shall serve for a term of 4 four years and  their  successors
13    to be elected in 1978 shall serve for a period of 6 six years
14    and  until  their  successors are elected and qualified under
15    the consolidated schedule of election in 1985.   The  4  four
16    members  to  be  elected  in  1976  shall  serve  until their
17    successors are elected and qualified at the regular elections
18    in 1981.  Their successors shall serve for a term  of  6  six
19    years.   The successors of the 4 four members elected in 1972
20    to serve for a term of 6 six years shall serve for a term  of
21    4  four years and until their successors are elected in 1983.
22    Their successors shall serve for a term of 6 six years.  Such
23    members elected after 1983  shall serve for a term of  6  six
24    years.  In each election after 1972 a number of members shall
25    be elected equal to the number of  members  whose  terms  are
26    then  expiring.   In elections after 1972 there shall also be
27    elected members to fill any vacancies with unexpired terms of
28    at least 2 two years, whether the vacancies  are  temporarily
29    filled  by  appointment  or  not.  The election of members to
30    fill each vacancy shall be by separate vote, but  the  ballot
31    for  such  vote  may be on the same ballot as for the regular
32    election of members.
33    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 345/15(b))
 2        Section  255-70.  Qualifications  of  Board  members  and
 3    voters. Sec. 15(b). Each Board member shall be  a  registered
 4    voter,  as provided in the general election law, qualified to
 5    vote within the metropolitan area. All persons  qualified  to
 6    vote  and who are registered voters in the metropolitan area,
 7    all as provided in the general election law, are eligible  to
 8    vote in all elections held pursuant to this Article Act.
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
10        (70 ILCS 345/15(c))
11        Section 255-75.  Nomination of Board members. Sec. 15(c).
12    Nomination  of  a  candidate  for  member of the Board at any
13    election to be held after June 1, 1970, shall be  made  by  a
14    petition  filed  with the county clerk, signed by at least 50
15    fifty  voters  qualified  to  vote  at  the  election.    The
16    petition shall be in substantially the following form:
17    NOMINATING PETITION
18        To the County Clerk of Sangamon County:
19        We, the undersigned, being  50  or  more  of  the  voters
20    qualified  to  vote,  hereby  petition  that....  who resides
21    at....,  (Springfield,  Woodside,   Capital)   Township,   in
22    Sangamon County shall be a candidate for the office of member
23    of  the  Board of the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and
24    Auditorium Authority (for a full term) (to  fill  a  vacancy,
25    term expiring 19..) to be voted for at an election to be held
26    on...., 19...
27    NAME...............
28    ADDRESS............
29        The foregoing petition shall be verified by a certificate
30    which may be substantially in the following form:
31        I,....,  hereby  certify  that  I  am a voter residing in
32    (Springfield, Woodside, Capital) Township,  Sangamon  County,
33    Illinois,  and  qualified to vote at the election referred to
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 1    above, and that the signatures on this sheet were  signed  in
 2    my  presence  and are genuine and to the best of my knowledge
 3    and belief the persons so signing were at the time of signing
 4    voters qualified to vote at said election.
 5    s/.................
 6        SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before  me  this....  day  of....
 7    19....
 8    ...................
 9    Notary Public
10    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
11        (70 ILCS 345/15(d))
12        Section  255-80.  Election  of Board members. Sec. 15(d).
13    Elections for members of the Board shall be governed  by  the
14    general  election  law.  Each voter may cast as many votes as
15    there are offices to be filled at such election for  trustee,
16    but such votes may not be cumulated.
17        Upon  completion of the canvass of votes the county clerk
18    shall notify the  secretary  of  the  Board  of  the  results
19    thereof.
20    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/16)
22        Section  255-85.  Board  members; vacancy in office. Sec.
23    16. Members of  the  board  shall  hold  office  until  their
24    respective  successors  have  been  elected and qualified. In
25    case of resignation, death, conviction of a felony or ceasing
26    to  reside  in  the  metropolitan  area   or   other   reason
27    established  by law, the member's office shall become vacant.
28    Each vacancy may be filled until the next regular election of
29    members by appointment by a majority vote  of  the  remaining
30    members of the Board of a person resident in the metropolitan
31    area.
32    (Source: P.A. 80-1469.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 345/17)
 2        Section  255-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 17.  As
 3    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 4    initial  members  and,  thereafter,  within  15  days of each
 5    election  of  members,  the  Board  shall  organize  for  the
 6    transaction of business, select  a  chairman,  vice-chairman,
 7    and  a  temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt
 8    by-laws and  regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The
 9    initial  chairman  and his successors shall be elected by the
10    Board from time to time for the  term  of  his  office  as  a
11    member of the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
13        (70 ILCS 345/18)
14        Section 255-95.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
15    and resolutions by chairman; public records. Sec. 18. Regular
16    meetings  of  the  Board  shall be held at least once in each
17    calendar month, the time and place of  such  meetings  to  be
18    fixed by the Board.
19        Six  members  of  the Board shall constitute a quorum for
20    the transaction of business. All action of the Board shall be
21    by ordinance or resolution and the  affirmative  vote  of  at
22    least  6  six  members shall be necessary for the adoption of
23    any ordinance or resolution.
24        All such ordinances and resolutions before taking  effect
25    shall  be  approved  by  the chairman of the Board, and if he
26    shall approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as  he
27    shall  not  approve  he  shall  return  to the Board with his
28    objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting  of
29    the  Board  occurring  after the passage thereof. But in case
30    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
31    with his objections thereto by the time aforesaid,  he  shall
32    be  deemed to have approved the same and it shall take effect
33    accordingly. Upon the return of any ordinance  or  resolution
                            -379-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    by  the  chairman  with his objections, the vote by which the
 2    same was passed shall be reconsidered by the  Board,  and  if
 3    upon  such  reconsideration  said  ordinance or resolution is
 4    passed by the affirmative vote of at least 7  seven  members,
 5    it  shall  go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the veto of the
 6    chairman.
 7        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
 8    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
 9    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
10    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
11    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
12    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
13    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
14        (70 ILCS 345/20)
15        Section 255-100.  Deposit of funds. Sec. 20.   All  funds
16    deposited  by  the  treasurer in any bank or savings and loan
17    association shall be placed in the name of the Authority  and
18    shall  be  withdrawn  or paid out only by check or draft upon
19    the bank or savings  and  loan  association,  signed  by  the
20    chairman,   vice-chairman,   secretary   or   treasurer   and
21    countersigned by one of the same officers, but no one officer
22    shall  both  sign and countersign a check or draft. The Board
23    may designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee
24    of  the  Authority to affix the signature of the chairman and
25    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
26    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
27    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.00.
28        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
29    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
30    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
31    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
32    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
33    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 2        (70 ILCS 345/25, in part)
 3        Section  255-105.  Bidders;  civil   action   to   compel
 4    compliance.  Sec.  25.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
 5    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
 6    Article  may  bring  a civil action in equity in any court of
 7    competent  jurisdiction  in   Sangamon   County   to   compel
 8    compliance  with  the provisions of this Article Act relating
 9    to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-345.)
11        (70 ILCS 345/26)
12        Section 255-110.  Report and  financial  statement.  Sec.
13    26.   As  soon  after  the  end of each fiscal year as may be
14    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
15    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
16    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
17    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
18    for distribution to persons interested, upon request.
19    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
20        (70 ILCS 345/28)
21        Section  255-115.  Disconnection  of  territory. Sec. 28.
22    The owner or owners of record of any area of land  consisting
23    of  one  or more tracts in Sangamon County located within the
24    corporate limits of the Springfield  Metropolitan  Exposition
25    and Auditorium Authority which (1) contains 20 or more acres;
26    (2)  is not subdivided into municipal lots and blocks; (3) is
27    located  on  the  border  of  the  Springfield   Metropolitan
28    Exposition  and  Auditorium  Authority;  and  (4)  which,  if
29    disconnected  will not result in the isolation of any part of
30    the "Authority" from the remainder of  the  "Authority",  may
31    have the area disconnected as follows:
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 1        The owner or owners of record of any such area shall file
 2    a  petition  in  the circuit court of the county in which the
 3    land  is  situated,  alleging  facts  in   support   of   the
 4    disconnection.  The  Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and
 5    Auditorium Authority shall be made a defendant and it or  any
 6    taxpayer  residing in the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition
 7    and Auditorium Authority may appear and  defend  against  the
 8    petition.  If  the  court  finds  that the allegations of the
 9    petition are true, and that the area of land is  entitled  to
10    disconnection,   it   shall   order   the   designated   land
11    disconnected from the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and
12    Auditorium Authority.
13    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
14        (70 ILCS 345/29)
15        Section  255-120.  Tax  status of disconnected territory.
16    Sec.  29.  The  disconnection  of  any  territory  from   the
17    Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
18    shall not exempt it from taxation for the purpose  of  paying
19    any  indebtedness  contracted by the corporate authorities of
20    the  Springfield  Metropolitan  Exposition   and   Auditorium
21    Authority   prior   to   the   filing  of  the  petition  for
22    disconnection.  On  the  contrary,  the  territory  shall  be
23    assessed and  taxed  to  pay  such  indebtedness  until  this
24    indebtedness  is  completely  paid,  the  same  as though the
25    territory had not been disconnected. Except for this purpose,
26    the  county  clerk  of  Sangamon  County  shall  not  include
27    disconnected territory within the limits of  the  Springfield
28    Metropolitan  Exposition  and Auditorium Authority from which
29    the territory has been disconnected.
30    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
31        (70 ILCS 345/30)
32        Section 255-125.  Reconnection of disconnected territory.
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 1    Sec. 30. Any  area  which  has  been  disconnected  from  the
 2    Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority
 3    and which is subsequently subdivided into municipal lots  and
 4    blocks  or is used for commercial purposes may be reconnected
 5    and annexed to the Authority in the following manner:
 6        The Authority shall file in the circuit court a  petition
 7    alleging facts in support of reconnection and annexation. The
 8    owners  of  property within the area sought to be reconnected
 9    shall be made defendants and may appear  and  defend  against
10    the  petition. If the court finds that the allegations of the
11    petition are true and that the Authority is entitled to  have
12    the  area  reconnected  under  the  terms of this Section, it
13    shall enter an order reconnecting and annexing  the  area  to
14    the Authority.
15    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
16        Section   255-130.  Standard   civic   center  provisions
17    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
18    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
19        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
20        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
21        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
22        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
23        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
24    State, or local agency.
25        Section 2-45. Insurance.
26        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
27        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
28    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
29    interest.
30        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
31    bank or savings and loan association.
32        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
33        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
                            -383-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 2    and penalties.
 3        Section 2-128. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 4    lowest bidder by three-fourths vote.
 5        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 6        Section 2-140. State financial support.
 7        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
 8        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 9        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
10                 ARTICLE 260.  STERLING CIVIC CENTER
11        (70 ILCS 270/2-2)
12        Section  260-1.  Short  title.  Sec. 2-2.  This Article 2
13    shall be known and may be cited as the Sterling Civic  Center
14    Law of 1997 Act.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/2-3, in part)
17        Section 260-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When used in this
18    Article:
19        "Authority"  means  the Sterling Metropolitan Exposition,
20    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
21        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
22    the  Sterling  Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office
23    Building Authority.
24        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
25    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
26    of Sterling.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/2-4, in part)
29        Section  260-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
30    Sec. 2-4.  There is hereby created a  political  subdivision,
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 1    body  politic and municipal corporation by the name and style
 2    of  the  Sterling  Metropolitan  Exposition,  Auditorium  and
 3    Office Building Authority in the metropolitan area.
 4        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 5    City of Sterling.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/2-16, in part)
 8        Section 260-15.  Board created. Sec. 2-16.  The governing
 9    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
10    consisting of 7 members and shall be known  as  the  Sterling
11    Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board.
12    The  members  of  the board shall be individuals of generally
13    recognized ability and integrity.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/2-17, in part)
16        Section  260-20.  Board  members  appointed.  Sec.  2-17.
17    Within 60 days after September 17, 1984 (the  effective  date
18    of  Article  2  of  Public  Act  83-1456),  this  Act becomes
19    effective the Mayor of Sterling with the advice  and  consent
20    of  the  Sterling City Council shall appoint 7 members of the
21    Board, 2 members to be appointed for a term of  one  year,  2
22    members  to  be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members
23    to be appointed for terms of 3 years, such  terms  commencing
24    on  the date each is appointed.  One of the members appointed
25    may be a representative from the Sterling  City  Council.  At
26    the expiration of the term of any member, his successor shall
27    be  appointed by the Mayor of Sterling in a like manner.  All
28    successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years  from  the
29    date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill
30    a vacancy.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/2-22)
 2        Section  260-25.  Deposit of funds. Sec. 2-22.  All funds
 3    deposited by the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the
 4    name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only
 5    by check or draft upon the bank, signed by the treasurer  and
 6    countersigned  by the chairman of the Board.    The Board may
 7    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 8    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
 9    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
10    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
11    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
12        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
13    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this  Section unless it has
14    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
15    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
16    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
17    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/2-27, in part)
20        Section  260-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
21    compliance.  Sec. 2-27. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
22    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
23    Article  may  bring  a  civil  action in the circuit court in
24    Whiteside County to compel compliance with the provisions  of
25    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
26    Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        Section   260-35.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
29    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
30    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
31        Section 2-3. Purpose.
32        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
                            -386-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
 2        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
 3    lease of space.
 4        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 5    domain.
 6        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 7        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 8        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 9    State, or local agency.
10        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
11        Section 2-45. Insurance.
12        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
13    performance.
14        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
15        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
16        Section 2-65.  Bonds other than revenue bonds.
17        Section 2-70. Tax.
18        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
19    of interest.
20        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
21        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
22        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
24        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
25        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
26        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
27        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
28        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
29        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
30    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
31        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
32        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
33        Section 2-140. State financial support.
34        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
                            -387-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
 2             ARTICLE 265.  VERMILION COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 265/1.1)
 4        Section  265-1.  Short title. Sec. 1.1.  This Article may
 5    be cited Act shall be known as  the  "Decatur  and  Vermilion
 6    County Civic Center Law of 1997 Centers Act".
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 265/1)
 9        Section  265-5.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.  It is the purpose of
10    this Article Act to provide for  a  2  separate  Metropolitan
11    Exposition,   Auditorium   and   Office   Building  Authority
12    Authorities, one in Decatur and one in Vermilion County.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 265/2, in part)
15        Section 265-10.  Definitions.  In this Article: Sec. 2.
16        "Authority" means the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition,
17    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Authority.   The term also
18    means   the   Vermilion   County   Metropolitan   Exposition,
19    Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
20        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
21    the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office
22    Building Authority.  The term also means  the  governing  and
23    administrative  body  of  the  Vermilion  County Metropolitan
24    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority.
25        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
26    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
27    of Decatur or the County of Vermilion, as the case may be.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 265/3, in part)
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 1        Section  265-15.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
 2    Sec. 3. There is hereby created a unit  of  local  government
 3    known as the Decatur or Vermilion County, as the case may be,
 4    Metropolitan   Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building
 5    Authority in the metropolitan area.
 6        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
 7    City  of  Decatur or the County of Vermilion, as the case may
 8    be.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 265/5)
11        Section  265-20.  Rights  and  powers.   Sec.   5.    The
12    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
13        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
14    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
15    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip  and  maintain  fair
16    expositions grounds, convention or exhibition centers,  civic
17    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
18    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
19    within the metropolitan area.
20        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
21    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
22        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
23    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
24    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
25    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
26    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
27    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
28    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
29        (d)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
30    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
31    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
32    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
33    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended.
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 1        (e)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 2    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 3    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 4    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 5    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
 6    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
 7    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
 8    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
10        (70 ILCS 265/11)
11        Section 265-25.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  11.
12    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
13    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
14    State  of  Illinois or any unit of local government or school
15    district within  the  State,  nor  shall  any  such  bond  or
16    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
17    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
18    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
19    bond that it does not  constitute  such  an  indebtedness  or
20    obligation but is payable solely from revenues or income.
21    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
22        (70 ILCS 265/12)
23        Section  265-30.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 12. The State
24    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
25    other units of local government and public bodies, and public
26    officers   of  any  thereof;  ,  all  banks,  bankers,  trust
27    companies, savings banks and institutions, building and  loan
28    associations,   savings  and  loan  associations,  investment
29    companies  and  other  persons  carrying  on   an   insurance
30    business;   and  all  executors,  administrators,  guardians,
31    trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking
32    funds, moneys or other funds  belonging  to  them  or  within
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 1    their  control  in  any bonds issued pursuant to this Article
 2    Act, it if being the purpose of this Section to authorize the
 3    investment  in  such  bonds  of   all   sinking,   insurance,
 4    retirement,  compensation,  pension  and trust funds, whether
 5    owned or controlled by private or public persons or officers;
 6    provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may
 7    be construed  as  relieving  any  person  from  any  duty  of
 8    exercising   reasonable  care  in  selecting  securities  for
 9    investment.
10    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/13)
12        Section 265-32.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
13    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
14    2-52  10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until   the
15    proposition  to  issue  the  same  has  been submitted to and
16    approved by a majority of the  voters  of  said  metropolitan
17    area  voting  upon  the  proposition at a general election in
18    accordance with the general election law.  The Authority  may
19    by  resolution  order such proposition submitted at a regular
20    election  in  accordance  with  the  general  election   law,
21    whereupon  the recording officer shall certify the resolution
22    and the proposition to  the  proper  election  officials  for
23    submission.  Any  proposition  to  issue  bonds as herein set
24    forth shall be in substantially the following form:
25    -------------------------------------------------------------
26        Shall bonds of the "Decatur
27     (or Vermilion County, as the case       YES
28     may be) Metropolitan Exposition,
29     Auditorium and Office Building     -------------------------
30     Authority" to the  amount of
31     ........  Dollars ($    ) be            NO
32     issued  for the purpose of
33     ..........?
                            -391-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    -------------------------------------------------------------
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 265/14)
 4        Section 265-35.  Tax. Sec.  14.  If  a  majority  of  the
 5    voters  of  said  metropolitan  area  approve the issuance of
 6    bonds as provided in Section  265-32  13  of  this  Act,  the
 7    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
 8    sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest
 9    charges on such bonds.
10        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
11    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
12    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
13    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
14    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
15    the  metropolitan  area.   A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
16    ordinance  shall be filed with the county clerk no later than
17    the 3rd Tuesday in September in  each  year.   Thereupon  the
18    county  clerk  shall  extend such tax; provided the aggregate
19    amount of taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed  the
20    rate  of  .0005% of the full fair cash value, as equalized or
21    assessed by the Department of Revenue.
22        If  the   Vermilion   County   Metropolitan   Exposition,
23    Auditorium   and   Office  Building  Authority  has  made  an
24    intergovernmental cooperation agreement with other  units  of
25    local  government  that provides that the tax shall be levied
26    only in part of the metropolitan area, then the tax shall  be
27    levied  only in the part of the metropolitan area as provided
28    in the agreement.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
30        (70 ILCS 265/15, in part)
31        Section 265-40.  Board created. Sec.  15.  The  governing
32    and administrative body of the Authority shall be a board and
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 1    shall  be  known  as  the  Decatur  Metropolitan  Exposition,
 2    Auditorium  and Office Building Board or the Vermilion County
 3    Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board
 4    and  ,  as  the  case  may  be.   The  Decatur   Metropolitan
 5    Exposition,   Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Board  shall
 6    consist of  9  members.   The  Vermilion  County  Exposition,
 7    Auditorium  and  Office  Building  Board  shall consist of 12
 8    members.  The members of the board shall  be  individuals  of
 9    generally recognized ability and integrity.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/16, in part)
12        Section 265-45.  Board members appointed. Sec. 16. Within
13    60  days  after October 1, 1975 (the effective date of Public
14    Act 79-794), this Act becomes effective the Mayor of Decatur,
15    or the Mayor of Danville, as the case may be with the  advice
16    and  consent  of the Decatur or Danville city council, as the
17    case may be, shall appoint 9 members of the board, 3  members
18    to  be  appointed  for  terms  of  1  year,  3  members to be
19    appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members to be appointed
20    for terms of 3 years, such terms commencing on the date  each
21    is  appointed.  Within  60 days after September 11, 1989 (the
22    effective date of Public Act 86-907) the  effective  date  of
23    this amendatory Act of 1989, the chairman of the county board
24    of  Vermilion  County,  with  the  advice  and consent of the
25    county board, shall appoint 3 members to the Vermilion County
26    Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board
27    to  serve for terms of one, 2, or 3 years, respectively, such
28    terms commencing on  the  date  each  is  appointed.  At  the
29    expiration  of the term of any member, his successor shall be
30    appointed by the Mayor of Decatur, the Mayor of Danville,  or
31    the  chairman of the county board of Vermilion County, as the
32    case may be, in like manner. All successors shall hold office
33    for a term of 3 years from the date of appointment, except in
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 1    case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 265/19, in part)
 4        Section 265-50.  Quorum; action by 7 Board members.  Sec.
 5    19.  Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 6    the transaction of business.  All action of the  Board  shall
 7    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
 8    least  5  members  in  the  case  of the Decatur Metropolitan
 9    Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Board and at least
10    7 members in the case of the  Vermilion  County  Metropolitan
11    Exposition,  Auditorium  and  Office  Building Board shall be
12    necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
14        Section   265-55.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
15    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
16    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
18        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
19        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
20    lease of space.
21        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
22        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
23        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
24    governmental agency.
25        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
26        Section 2-45. Insurance.
27        Section  2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
28    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
29        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
30    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
31    interest.
32        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
                            -394-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.
 2        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
 3        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 4        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records.
 5        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
 6    bank or savings and loan association.
 7        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
 8    Investment Act.
 9        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
10        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
11        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
12    and penalties.
13        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
14    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote.
15        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
16        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
17        Section 2-140. State financial support.
18        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
19        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
20        Section 2-155. Partial invalidity.
21                 ARTICLE 270.  WAUKEGAN CIVIC CENTER
22        (70 ILCS 325/7-2)
23        Section  270-1.  Short title. Sec. 7-2.  This Article may
24    be cited as the Waukegan Civic Center Law of 1997.
25    (Source: P.A. 85-907; 86-1028.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/7-3, in part)
27        Section 270-5.  Definitions. Sec. 7-3.  When used in this
28    Article:
29        "Authority" means the Waukegan Civic Center Authority.
30        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
31    the Waukegan Civic Center Authority.
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 1        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
 2    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
 3    of Waukegan.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/7-4, in part)
 6        Section  270-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
 7    Sec.  7-4.   There is hereby created a political subdivision,
 8    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
 9    of  the  Waukegan  Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan
10    area.
11        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
12    City of Waukegan.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/7-14, in part)
15        Section 270-15.  Board created. Sec. 7-14.  The governing
16    and  administrative  body  of  the Authority shall be a board
17    consisting of 9 members and shall be known  as  the  Waukegan
18    Civic Center Authority Board.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/7-15)
21        Section 270-20.  Board members. Sec. 7-15.  The mayor and
22    aldermen,  ex  officio,  of the City of Waukegan shall be the
23    members of the Board. Before entering upon the duties of  his
24    office, each member of the Board shall take and subscribe the
25    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
26    the Secretary of State.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/7-16)
29        Section 270-25.  Board member terms. Sec. 7-16.   Members
30    of  the  Board  shall  hold  office  until  their  respective
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 1    successors  as mayor or aldermen of the City of Waukegan have
 2    been appointed and qualified.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/7-25, in part)
 5        Section  270-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
 6    compliance.  Sec. 7-25. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in
 7    compliance with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under  this
 8    Article may bring a civil action in the Circuit Court of Lake
 9    County  in  which  the metropolitan area is located to compel
10    compliance with the provisions of this Article  Act  relating
11    to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        Section   270-35.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
14    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
15    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
16        Section 2-3. Purpose.
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
18        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
19        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
20    buildings; lease of space.
21        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
22    domain.
23        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
24        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
25        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
26    State, or local agency.
27        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
28        Section 2-45. Insurance.
29        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
30    performance.
31        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
32        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
                            -397-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 2    of interest.
 3        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
 4        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.
 5        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
 6        Section 2-105. Funds.
 7        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 8        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 9        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
10        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
11    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
12        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
13        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
14        Section 2-140. State financial support.
15        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
16        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
17              ARTICLE 275.  WEST FRANKFORT CIVIC CENTER
18        (70 ILCS 350/2)
19        Section 275-1.  Short title. Sec. 2.  This Article  shall
20    be  known and may be cited as the West Frankfort Civic Center
21    Law of 1997.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
23        (70 ILCS 350/3, in part)
24        Section 275-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.  When used  in  this
25    Article:
26        "Authority"   means   the  West  Frankfort  Civic  Center
27    Authority.
28        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
29    the West Frankfort Civic Center Authority.
30        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
31    of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City
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 1    of West Frankfort.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 3        (70 ILCS 350/4, in part)
 4        Section  275-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
 5    Sec.  4.   There  is  hereby created a political subdivision,
 6    body politic and municipal corporation by the name and  style
 7    of   the   West  Frankfort  Civic  Center  Authority  in  the
 8    metropolitan area.
 9        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
10    City of West Frankfort.
11    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
12        (70 ILCS 350/14, in part)
13        Section  275-15.  Board  created. Sec. 14.  The governing
14    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
15    consisting  of  7  members  and  shall  be  known as the West
16    Frankfort Civic Center Authority Board.  The members  of  the
17    Board  shall  be  individuals of generally recognized ability
18    and integrity.
19    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
20        (70 ILCS 350/15, in part)
21        Section  275-20.  Board  members  appointed.   Sec.   15.
22    Within  60  days  after  July  2, 1987 (the effective date of
23    Article  I  of  Public  Act  85-14)  this   Article   becomes
24    effective,  the Mayor of the City of West Frankfort, with the
25    advice and consent of the West Frankfort City Council,  shall
26    appoint  3  members  of  the Board for initial terms expiring
27    June 1, 1988; 2 members for initial terms  expiring  June  1,
28    1989;  and 2 members for initial terms expiring June 1, 1990.
29    The successors of the initial members shall be  appointed  in
30    like  manner  for  3 year terms from the date of appointment,
31    except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 2        (70 ILCS 350/16, in part)
 3        Section 275-25.  Removal of Board member.  Sec.  16.  The
 4    appointing  officer,  with the advice and consent of the West
 5    Frankfort City Council, may remove any member  of  the  Board
 6    appointed by him, in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or
 7    malfeasance  in  office,  after service on him, by registered
 8    United States mail, return receipt requested, of  a  copy  of
 9    the  written  charges  against  him  and an opportunity to be
10    publicly heard in person or by counsel  in  his  own  defense
11    upon not less than 10 days notice.
12    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
13        (70 ILCS 350/25, in part)
14        Section   275-30.  Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
15    compliance. Sec. 25. Any bidder who has submitted  a  bid  in
16    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding  under this
17    Article may bring a civil action  in  the  Circuit  Court  of
18    Franklin  County  to compel compliance with the provisions of
19    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
20    Board.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
22        Section   275-35.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
23    incorporated by reference.  The following  Sections  of  this
24    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
25        Section 2-3. Purpose.
26        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
27        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
28        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
29    buildings; lease of space.
30        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
31    domain.
                            -400-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
 2        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
 3        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 4    State, or local agency.
 5        Section 2-40.  Federal money.
 6        Section 2-45. Insurance.
 7        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 8    performance.
 9        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.
10        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
11        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
12    of interest.
13        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
14        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.
15        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.
16        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.
17        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.
18        Section 2-105. Funds.
19        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
20        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
21        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.
22        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
23    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.
24        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
25        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.
26        Section 2-140. State financial support.
27        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
28        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
29          ARTICLE 280.  WILL COUNTY METROPOLITAN EXPOSITION
30                      AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
31        (70 ILCS 290/2)
32        Section  280-1.  Short  title.  Sec. 2.  This Article Act
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 1    shall be known and may be cited as the Lake County  and  Will
 2    County  Metropolitan  Exposition and Auditorium Authority Law
 3    of 1997 Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 290/3, in part)
 6        Section 280-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.  When used  in  this
 7    Article Act:
 8        "Authority" means the Lake County Metropolitan Exposition
 9    and  Auditorium  Authority  or  the  Will County Metropolitan
10    Exposition and Auditorium Authority, as the case may be.
11        "Board" means the governing and  administrative  body  of
12    the   Lake  County  Metropolitan  Exposition  and  Auditorium
13    Authority or the governing and  administrative  body  of  the
14    Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority,
15    as the case may be.
16        "Governor" means the Governor of the State of Illinois.
17        "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State
18    of  Illinois  lying  within  the  corporate boundaries of the
19    County of Lake, except that area within the City of Waukegan,
20    or of the County of Will, as the case may be.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 290/4, in part)
23        Section  280-10.  Authority  created;  principal  office.
24    Sec. 4.  There is hereby created a  unit  2  units  of  local
25    government  known  as the Lake County Metropolitan Exposition
26    and Auditorium Authority and  the  Will  County  Metropolitan
27    Exposition  and  Auditorium Authority in the their respective
28    metropolitan area areas.
29        The principal office of the Authority  shall  be  in  the
30    County of Lake or the County of Will, as the case may be.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-1441.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 290/5)
 2        Section 280-15.  Duties. Sec. 5.  It shall be the duty of
 3    the  authority  to  promote, operate and maintain expositions
 4    and conventions from time to time in  the  metropolitan  area
 5    and  in connection therewith to arrange, finance and maintain
 6    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
 7    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
 8    auditoriums and exposition buildings for such purposes.   The
 9    Authority  is  granted  all  rights  and  powers necessary to
10    perform such duties.
11    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
12        (70 ILCS 290/6)
13        Section  280-20.  Rights  and  powers.   Sec.   6.    The
14    Authority shall have the following rights and powers:
15        (a)  To  purchase,  own, construct, lease as lessee or in
16    any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,  reconstruct,
17    regulate,  operate,  equip  and maintain fair and expositions
18    grounds, convention or exhibition centers, civic auditoriums,
19    including sites and parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor
20    located within the metropolitan area and office buildings, if
21    such  buildings  are  acquired as part of the main auditorium
22    complex;
23        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
24    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
25    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
26    and scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow
27    the  use  of  such  grounds,  centers and auditoriums for the
28    holding  of  fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and   events   whether
29    conducted   by   the   Authority  or  some  other  person  or
30    governmental agency;
31        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
32    sites  for such grounds, centers and auditoriums, and parking
33    areas and facilities in the manner provided for the  exercise
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 1    of  the right of eminent domain under Article VII of the Code
 2    of Civil Procedure, as amended;
 3        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 4    nondiscriminatory  charges  for the use of such parking areas
 5    and  facilities,  grounds,  centers   and   auditoriums   and
 6    admission  charges  to  fairs,  shows,  exhibits  and  events
 7    sponsored  or  held  by the Authority.  The charges collected
 8    may be made available to defray the  reasonable  expenses  of
 9    the Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest on
10    any bonds issued by the Authority;
11        (e)  To enter into contracts treating any manner with the
12    objects and purposes of this Article Act.
13    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/9)
15        Section  280-25.  Federal  money.  Sec. 9.  The Authority
16    shall have the power to apply for and accept grants, loans or
17    appropriations from the federal government or any  agency  or
18    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
19    the  Authority  and  to  enter  into  any  agreement with the
20    federal government in  relation  to  such  grants,  loans  or
21    appropriations.
22    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
23        (70 ILCS 290/11)
24        Section  280-30.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 11.  The
25    Authority shall have the continuing power to borrow money for
26    the purpose of carrying out and  performing  its  duties  and
27    exercising its rights and powers under this Article Act.
28        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
29    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
30    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
31    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
32    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
                            -404-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 2    of  its  interest  bearing  revenue  bonds  or  its   general
 3    obligation  bonds  at  maturity  or  pursuant  to  redemption
 4    provisions or at any time before maturity with the consent of
 5    the holders thereof.  All such interest bearing revenue bonds
 6    of  the  Authority  shall  be payable solely from such of the
 7    revenues or income to be derived from  the  fairs,  exhibits,
 8    shows  and events and other authorized activities operated by
 9    it, the charges made for the use of its  facilities  and  the
10    funds,  if  any, received and to be received by the Authority
11    from any  other  source  as  are  pledged  by  the  ordinance
12    authorizing  the  bonds.   Such  bonds  may bear such date or
13    dates, may mature at such time or times not  exceeding  forty
14    years  from their respective dates, may bear interest at such
15    rate or rates, not exceeding the greater of (i)  the  maximum
16    rate  authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at
17    the time of the making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per  annum
18    payable  semi-annually,  may  be in such form, may carry such
19    registration privileges, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
20    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
21    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
22    face  thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain
23    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
24    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
25    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
26    office,   his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
27    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
28    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
29    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
30    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
31    of its officers, agents  or  employees  of  any  contract  or
32    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
33    or  interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority and any of
34    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
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 1    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
 2    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
 3    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
 4    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
 5    taking  any  action  in  conflict  with  any such contract or
 6    covenant.
 7        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 8    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 9    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
10    instruments under the law of the State of Illinois.
11        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
12    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
13    shall determine, except that if issued to  bear  interest  at
14    the  greater  of  (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
15    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
16    the  contract,  or  (ii)  the rate of 8% per annum, the bonds
17    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest  and
18    except  that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at a
19    rate of less  than  the  greater  of  (i)  the  maximum  rate
20    authorized  by  the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the
21    time of the making of the contract,  or  (ii)  8%  per  annum
22    shall  be such that the interest cost to the Authority of the
23    money received from the sale of the bonds  shall  not  exceed
24    the  greater  of  (i) the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
25    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
26    the  contract,  or  (ii)  8%  annually  computed  to absolute
27    maturity of said bonds according to standard tables  of  bond
28    values.
29        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
30    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
31    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents  and
32    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
33    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
34    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
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 1    revenues of the Authority so pledged to pay:
 2        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
 3    operating the said facilities; and
 4        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
 5    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 6    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
 7    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 8    secure payment thereof.
 9        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
10    the purpose of setting forth the covenants and undertaking of
11    the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and the
12    issuance of any additional bonds payable  from  such  revenue
13    income  to  be  derived  from  the fairs, exhibits, shows and
14    events and from charges made for the use of its facilities or
15    for admissions to its events, or from other revenue, if  any,
16    the  Authority  may  execute and deliver a trust agreement or
17    agreements; provided that no lien upon any physical  property
18    of the Authority shall be created thereby.
19        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
20    such trust agreement by the Authority may be had by  mandamus
21    proceedings  in any Court of competent jurisdiction to compel
22    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
23    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
24    instituted.
25        Before any such revenue bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
26    are  sold  the  entire authorized issue, or any part thereof,
27    shall be offered for sale as a  unit  after  advertising  for
28    bids  at  least  3  times  in  a  daily  newspaper of general
29    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
30    publication  to  be at least 10 days before bids are required
31    to be filed.  Copies of such advertisement may  be  published
32    in  any  newspaper  or  financial  publication  in the United
33    States.  All bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as
34    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
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 1    highest and best bidder or bidders therefor.   The  Authority
 2    shall  have  the right to reject all bids and readvertise for
 3    bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement.
 4    However, if no bids are received such bonds may  be  sold  at
 5    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 6    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 7    any advertisement.
 8        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
 9    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
10    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
11    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
12    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
13    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
14    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
15    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
16    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
17    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
18    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
19    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
20    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
21    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
22    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
23    Acts.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/12)
26        Section 280-35.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness; Sec.  12.
27    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
28    Authority under Section 280-30 11 of this Act be or become an
29    indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or of any
30    other political subdivision of  or  municipality  within  the
31    State,  nor  shall any such bond be or become an indebtedness
32    of the Authority within the  purview  of  any  constitutional
33    limitation  or  provision,  and it shall be plainly stated on
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 1    the face of each such bond that it does not  constitute  such
 2    an  indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from the
 3    revenues or income as aforesaid.
 4    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 5        (70 ILCS 290/14)
 6        Section 280-40.  General obligation bonds. Sec. 14.   The
 7    Authority  may  borrow  money for the purpose of carrying out
 8    its duties and exercising its powers under this Article  Act,
 9    and  issue  its  general  obligation bonds as evidence of the
10    indebtedness incurred.  In addition to other  purposes,  such
11    bonds  may be issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding
12    general obligation or revenue bonds of the  Authority.   Such
13    general  obligation  bonds shall be in the form, shall mature
14    at the time  (no  later  than  40  years  from  the  date  of
15    issuance),  shall  bear  interest at the rates (not to exceed
16    the greater of (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond
17    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
18    the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum), shall be executed by the
19    officers and shall be sold in the manner as the  Board  shall
20    determine;  except  that  if  issued  to bear interest at the
21    greater of (i)  the  maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
22    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
23    the contract, or (ii) the rate of 8%  per  annum,  the  bonds
24    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest, and
25    that  the  selling prices of bonds bearing interest at a rate
26    of less than the greater of (i) the maximum  rate  authorized
27    by  the Bond Authorization Act, as amended at the time of the
28    making of the contract, or (ii) 8% per annum  shall  be  such
29    that the interest cost to the Authority of the money received
30    from  the  sale  of the bonds shall not exceed the greater of
31    (i) the maximum rate authorized  by  the  Bond  Authorization
32    Act, as amended at the time of the making of the contract, or
33    (ii)  8%  annually computed to absolute maturity of the bonds
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 1    in accordance with standard tables of bond  values.  In  case
 2    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases, after
 3    affixing  his  signature, to hold office, his signature shall
 4    nevertheless be valid and effective for all purposes.
 5        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
 6    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
 7    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
 8    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
 9    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
10    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
11    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
12    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
13    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
14    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
15    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
16    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
17    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
18    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
19    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
20    Acts.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
22        (70 ILCS 290/15)
23        Section  280-45.  G.O. bonds; election. Sec. 15.  General
24    obligation bonds of the Authority, shall not be issued  until
25    the  proposition  to issue the same has been submitted to and
26    approved by a majority of the voters of the metropolitan area
27    voting upon the proposition at an election in accordance with
28    the general election law.  Any such proposition shall  be  in
29    substantially the following form:
30    -------------------------------------------------------------
31        Shall bonds of the "Lake County
32    (or Will County, as the case may be)             YES
33    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority"     -------
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 1    in the amount of ....... Dollars ($   ) be issued       NO
 2    for the purpose of       ?
 3    -------------------------------------------------------------
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 290/16)
 6        Section 280-50.  Conduct of election; canvass of returns.
 7    Sec.  16.   Any referendum required under Sections 280-40 and
 8    280-45 14 or 15 of this Act shall be certified by  the  Board
 9    to  the  proper  election  officials,  who  shall conduct the
10    referendum in accordance with the general election law.   The
11    returns  shall  be  filed with the secretary of the Board and
12    shall be canvassed and the results ascertained by  the  Board
13    and entered upon the records of the Authority.
14    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/17, in part)
16        Section  280-55.  Board  created. Sec. 17.  The governing
17    and administrative body of the Authority  shall  be  a  board
18    consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Lake County
19    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board or the
20    Will County Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board, as the
21    case may be.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 290/18, in part)
24        Section   280-60.  Board   members  appointed.  Sec.  18.
25    Within 60 days after September 22, 1977 (the  effective  date
26    of  Public Act 80-909) of the effective date of this Act, the
27    Governor, with the advice and consent of  the  Senate,  shall
28    appoint  3 members to the each Board, one to serve an initial
29    term expiring December 1, 1979, and 2 to serve initial  terms
30    expiring  December  1,  1981;  and  the Mayor of Waukegan, or
31    Joliet, as the case may be, with the advice  and  consent  of
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 1    the  respective  city council, shall appoint 4 members to the
 2    Board, 3 to serve initial terms expiring  December  1,  1979,
 3    and  one  to serve an initial term expiring December 1, 1981.
 4    Thereafter all terms shall be for 5 years.   Vacancies  shall
 5    be  filled  in  the  same manner as the original appointment,
 6    except as otherwise provided in this Section.   When  a  term
 7    expires,   the  same  appointing  authority  shall  make  the
 8    appointment for the next  term.  Members  shall  serve  until
 9    their  successors  are  appointed  and  qualified.  When  the
10    appointments  are  final, the Governor or , the Mayor, or the
11    chairman of the county board,  as  the  case  may  be,  shall
12    certify the appointees to the Secretary of State.
13        Upon  the  effective date of this amendatory Act of 1990,
14    the terms of all members  of  the  Lake  County  Metropolitan
15    Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board that were appointed
16    by  the  Mayor  of  Waukegan  shall end, and the vacancies of
17    those members shall thereafter be filled  by  appointment  by
18    the  chairman  of  the  county board of Lake County, with the
19    advice and consent of the county board of Lake  County.  Upon
20    and  after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1990,
21    all members,  by  whomever  appointed,  of  the  Lake  County
22    Metropolitan  Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board shall
23    be residents of Lake County outside the City of Waukegan.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/19)
26        Section 280-65.  Organization of Board. Sec. 19.  As soon
27    as practicably possible after the appointment of the  initial
28    members  and,  thereafter, within 15 days of each election of
29    members, the Board shall  organize  for  the  transaction  of
30    business,  select  a chairman, vice-chairman, and a temporary
31    secretary  from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws   and
32    regulations  to govern its proceedings.  The initial chairman
33    and his successors shall be elected by the Board from time to
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 1    time for the term of his office as a member of the Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 3        (70 ILCS 290/20)
 4        Section 280-70.  Meetings;  approval  of  ordinances  and
 5    resolutions  by  chairman;  public records. Sec. 20.  Regular
 6    meetings of the Board shall be held at  least  once  in  each
 7    calendar  month,  the  time  and place of such meetings to be
 8    fixed  by  the  Board.   Five  members  of  the  Board  shall
 9    constitute a quorum for the  transaction  of  business.   All
10    action  of  the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution and
11    the affirmative vote of at least 4 members shall be necessary
12    for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution.
13        All such ordinances and resolutions before taking  effect
14    shall  be  approved  by  the chairman of the Board, and if he
15    shall approve thereof he shall sign the same, and such as  he
16    shall  not  approve  he  shall  return  to the Board with his
17    objections thereto in writing at the next regular meeting  of
18    the  Board  occurring after the passage thereof.  But in case
19    the chairman shall fail to return any ordinance or resolution
20    with his objections thereto by the time aforesaid,  he  shall
21    be  deemed to have approved the same and it shall take effect
22    accordingly.  Upon the return of any ordinance or  resolution
23    by  the  chairman  with his objections, the vote by which the
24    same was passed shall be reconsidered by the  Board,  and  if
25    upon  such  reconsideration  said  ordinance or resolution is
26    passed by the affirmative vote of  at  least  4  members,  it
27    shall   go  into  effect  notwithstanding  the  veto  of  the
28    chairman.
29        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
30    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
31    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
32    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
33    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
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 1    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 2    (Source: P.A. 82-349.)
 3        (70 ILCS 290/22)
 4        Section  280-75.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 5    Investment  Act.  Sec.  22.   All  funds  deposited  by   the
 6    treasurer  in  any bank or savings and loan association shall
 7    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
 8    or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank  or  savings
 9    and  loan association, signed by the chairman, vice-chairman,
10    secretary or treasurer and countersigned by one of  the  same
11    officers,  but no one officer shall both sign and countersign
12    a check or draft.  The Board may designate any of its members
13    or any officer or employee of  the  Authority  to  affix  the
14    signature  of the chairman and another to affix the signature
15    of the treasurer  to  any  check  or  draft  for  payment  of
16    salaries  or wages and for payment of any other obligation of
17    not more than $2,500.
18        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
19    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
20    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
21    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
22    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
23    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/26)
26        Section  280-80.  Contracts;  bidding.  Sec.   26.    All
27    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
28    $2500 or for any concession in or lease of  property  of  the
29    Authority  for  a term of more than one year shall be awarded
30    to the highest  responsible  bidder,  after  advertising  for
31    bids.  All construction contracts and contracts for supplies,
32    materials,  equipment  and services, when the expense thereof
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 1    will exceed $2500, shall be let  to  the  lowest  responsible
 2    bidder,  after advertising for bids excepting (1) when repair
 3    parts, accessories, equipment or services  are  required  for
 4    equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;
 5    (2)  when  the  nature  of the services required is such that
 6    competitive bidding is  not  in  the  best  interest  of  the
 7    public,  including,  without  limiting  the generality of the
 8    foregoing,   the   services   of   accountants,   architects,
 9    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
10    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
11    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
12    telephone or telegraph are required.
13        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
14    competitive bidding whenever possible, and in any event in  a
15    manner  calculated to ensure insure the best interests of the
16    public.
17        Competitive bidding is not required for the lease of real
18    estate or buildings owned or controlled by the  Authority  on
19    July  13,  1982 (the effective date of Public Act 82-786) the
20    effective  date  of  this  Amendatory  Act.   The  Board   is
21    empowered  to  offer  such leases upon such terms as it deems
22    advisable.
23        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
24    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
25    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
26    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
27    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
28    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
29    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
30    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
31    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
32    the   members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
33    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
34    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
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 1    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
 2    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
 3    open to public inspection.
 4        From the group of responsible bidders the  lowest  bidder
 5    shall  be  selected in the following manner:  to all bids for
 6    sales the gross receipts of which are not taxable  under  the
 7    "Retailers'  Occupation  Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as
 8    amended, there shall be added an  amount  equal  to  the  tax
 9    which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the
10    lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the
11    gross  receipts  of which are taxable under said Act shall be
12    considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid
13    relates to a sale not taxable under said  Act,  any  contract
14    entered  into  thereon shall be in the amount of the original
15    bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
16        Contracts  shall  not  be  split  into  parts   involving
17    expenditures  of less than $2500 for the purposes of avoiding
18    the provisions of this Section, and all such split  contracts
19    shall  be  void.   If  any  collusion occurs among bidders or
20    prospective bidders in restraint of freedom  of  competition,
21    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
22    or  otherwise,  the bids of such bidders shall be void.  Each
23    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
24    has not been a party to any such agreement.
25        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
26    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
27    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
28    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
29    construction  of  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
30    materials, supplies or equipment.
31        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
32    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
33    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
34    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
                            -416-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 2    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
 3    received pursuant to advertisement.
 4        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 5    effect the provisions of this Section.
 6    (Source: P.A. 82-786.)
 7        (70 ILCS 290/28)
 8        Section 280-85.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 28.
 9    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
10    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
11    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
12    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
13    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
14    for distribution to persons interested, upon request.
15    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
16        Section   280-90.  Standard   civic   center   provisions
17    incorporated  by  reference.   The following Sections of this
18    Code are incorporated by reference into this Article:
19        Section 2-3. Purpose.
20        Section 2-5.  Definitions.
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.
22        Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.
23        Section 2-30. Prompt payment.
24        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
25    State, or local agency.
26        Section 2-45. Insurance.
27        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.
28        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
29    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
30    interest.
31        Section 2-80. Board members' oath.
32        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
                            -417-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    bank or savings and loan association.
 2        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.
 4        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
 5    and penalties.
 6        Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.
 7        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
 8    compliance.
 9        Section 2-140. State financial support.
10        Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.
11        Section 2-150. Tax exemption.
12                ARTICLE 900.  CODIFICATION PROVISIONS
13        Section 900-1.  Prior law.
14        (a)  A provision of this Code that is a continuation of a
15    prior law shall not be construed as a new or different law.
16        (b)  A citation in another Act to an Act or to a  Section
17    of  an  Act that is continued in this Code shall be construed
18    to be a citation to that continued provision in this Code.
19        Section 900-5.  Other Acts of the General  Assembly.   If
20    any  Act  of the General Assembly changes, adds, or repeals a
21    provision of prior law that is continued in this  Code,  then
22    that  change,  addition,  or repeal in the other Act shall be
23    construed together with this Code.
24        Section 900-10.  Home rule; mandates.   Nothing  in  this
25    Code  as  initially  enacted (i) is a denial or limitation on
26    home rule powers if no denial  or  limitation  existed  under
27    prior  law  or  (ii)  creates a State mandate under the State
28    Mandates Act if no mandate existed under prior law.
29        Section  900-15.   Titles;   Articles;   captions.    The
                            -418-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    language  contained  in  the  Titles,  Article  headings, and
 2    Section and subsection captions in this Code:
 3             (1)  is intended only as a general description  that
 4        is not a part of the substantive provisions of this Code;
 5             (2)  does  not  take  precedence over the content of
 6        the substantive provisions of this Code; and
 7             (3)  shall not be used in construing the meaning  of
 8        the substantive provisions of this Code.
 9                   ARTICLE 990.  STATUTES REPEALED
10        Section   990-5.    Repeals.    The  following  Acts  are
11    repealed:
12        (70 ILCS 205/Act rep.)
13        The Metropolitan Civic Center Act.
14        (70 ILCS 220/Act rep.)
15        The  Aledo,  Normal,   Mason   County,   Jasper   County,
16    Brownstown   Park   District,  Jo  Daviess  County,  Milford,
17    Sheldon, Katherine Dunham, and Oak Park Civic Centers Act.
18        (70 ILCS 225/Act rep.)
19        The Aurora Civic Center Act.
20        (70 ILCS 230/Act rep.)
21        The Benton Civic Center Law.
22        (70 ILCS 235/Act rep.)
23        The Bloomington Civic Center Authority Act.
24        (70 ILCS 240/Act rep.)
25        The Cave in Rock Township Civic Center Law.
                            -419-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 245/Act rep.)
 2        The Chicago South and Melrose Park Civic Centers Act.
 3        (70 ILCS 250/Act rep.)
 4        The Collinsville Civic Center Act.
 5        (70 ILCS 255/Act rep.)
 6        The Columbia Civic Center Law.
 7        (70 ILCS 260/Act rep.)
 8        The Community Building Complex Committee of Boone  County
 9    Law.
10        (70 ILCS 265/Act rep.)
11        The Decatur and Vermilion County Civic Centers Act.
12        (70 ILCS 270/Act rep.)
13        The  DuPage  County, Sterling, Elgin, Orland Park, Centre
14    East, and Schaumburg Civic Centers Act.
15        (70 ILCS 275/Act rep.)
16        The Forest Park Civic Center Law.
17        (70 ILCS 280/Act rep.)
18        The Herrin, Jefferson County, and  Quincy  Civic  Centers
19    Act.
20        (70 ILCS 285/Act rep.)
21        The  Illinois-Michigan  Canal  National Heritage Corridor
22    Civic Center Authority Act.
23        (70 ILCS 290/Act rep.)
24        The Lake County and Will County  Metropolitan  Exposition
25    and Auditorium Authority Act.
                            -420-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 300/Act rep.)
 2        The Leyden Township Space Needs Law.
 3        (70 ILCS 305/Act rep.)
 4        The  Marengo,  Crystal  Lake,  and  Bowdre Township Civic
 5    Centers Act.
 6        (70 ILCS 310/Act rep.)
 7        The Maywood Civic Center Law.
 8        (70 ILCS 315/Act rep.)
 9        The Peoria Civic Center Act.
10        (70 ILCS 320/Act rep.)
11        The Quad City and Pekin Civic Centers Act.
12        (70 ILCS 325/Act rep.)
13        The Randolph  County,  Carbondale,  Riverside,  Matteson,
14    Ottawa,  Illinois Valley, Waukegan, and Pontiac Civic Centers
15    Act.
16        (70 ILCS 330/Act rep.)
17        The River Forest Civic Center Act.
18        (70 ILCS 335/Act rep.)
19        The Salem Civic Center Law.
20        (70 ILCS 340/Act rep.)
21        The Rockford Civic Center Act.
22        (70 ILCS 345/Act rep.)
23        The Springfield Metropolitan  Exposition  and  Auditorium
24    Authority Act.
                            -421-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 350/Act rep.)
 2        The West Frankfort Civic Center Law.
 3        Section  990-10.   The following Sections are repealed in
 4    Section 990-5 without being continued  in  the  Civic  Center
 5    Code:
 6        Section  0.01  (short  title) of the Aledo, Normal, Mason
 7    County, Jasper County, Brownstown Park District,  Jo  Daviess
 8    County,  Milford,  Sheldon,  Katherine  Dunham,  and Oak Park
 9    Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 220/0.01)
10        Section 0.01 (short  title)  of  the  Chicago  South  and
11    Melrose Park Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 245/0.01)
12        Section   0.01   (short  title)  of  the  DuPage  County,
13    Sterling, Elgin, Orland Park,  Centre  East,  and  Schaumburg
14    Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 270/0.01)
15        Section  0.01  (short  title)  of  the  Herrin, Jefferson
16    County, and Quincy Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 280/0.01)
17        Section 0.01 (short title) of the Marengo, Crystal  Lake,
18    and Bowdre Township Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 305/0.01)
19        Section  0.01  (short  title)  of the Quad City and Pekin
20    Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 320/0.01)
21        Section  0.01  (short  title)  of  the  Randolph  County,
22    Carbondale, Riverside,  Matteson,  Ottawa,  Illinois  Valley,
23    Waukegan, and Pontiac Civic Centers Act. (70 ILCS 325/0.01)
24                ARTICLE 998. COMPARISON OF PRIOR LAW
25                AND STANDARD CIVIC CENTER PROVISIONS
26                     PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
27        Section   998-1.  Explanation.  Because  this  Act  is  a
28    codification of existing law, this Article is  included  only
29    for  informational  purposes to show the relationship between
30    provisions of prior civic center laws and  the  corresponding
31    standard  civic  center  provisions  of  Article  2  that are
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 1    incorporated by reference into Articles  5  through  280.  In
 2    Parts  5 through 280 of this Article, each Part sets forth in
 3    full only those provisions of prior civic  center  laws  that
 4    have  been  replaced  by  standard civic center provisions. A
 5    provision of a prior civic  center  law  that  has  not  been
 6    replaced  by  a  standard civic center provision and that has
 7    been retained in one of Articles 5 through  280  is  not  set
 8    forth  in full in this Article, but there is set forth in the
 9    appropriate Part of this Article (i)  a  Section  number  and
10    caption and (ii) a reference to the Section located in one of
11    Articles  5 through 280 in which the nonstandard provision is
12    contained. In Parts 5 through 280 of  this  Article,  in  the
13    text  of  a  Section,  (i)  matter that is stricken indicates
14    matter that is deleted from prior law in order to  state  the
15    corresponding  standard  civic  center provision, (ii) matter
16    that is underscored indicates matter that is added  to  prior
17    law in order to state the corresponding standard civic center
18    provision, and (iii) the symbol "* * *" indicates matter that
19    has not been replaced by standard civic center provisions and
20    that  has  been  retained  in  Articles  5 through 280.  If a
21    Section of prior law has been  replaced  by  2  or  more  new
22    Sections  representing  standard civic center provisions, the
23    beginning of the second and following of those  new  Sections
24    is  indicated in the text as a new paragraph beginning in the
25    form "Section 2-XX.". If the text of the second or  following
26    of  those  new  Sections appears in the middle of the text of
27    another of those new Sections, the point at which the text of
28    the other new Section resumes is indicated by a parenthetical
29    reference in the form "(Section 2-XX, resumed)".
30        This Article is repealed on the effective  date  of  this
31    Act.
32                     PART 5. ALEDO CIVIC CENTER
                            -423-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 4501)
 2        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
 3    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 4    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
 5    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
 6    the entire State of Illinois.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 4502)
 9        Section  5-1.  Short  title. Sec. 1-2. * * * (nonstandard
10    provisions contained in Section 5-1) * * *
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 4503)
13        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When  used  In  this
14    Article:
15        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 5-5) *
16    * *
17        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
18    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
19    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
20    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
21        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
22    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
23    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
24    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
25        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 5-5) *
26    * *
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1448.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 4504)
29        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 1-4. * * *
30    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 5-10) * * *
31        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
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 1    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
 2    property of the Authority.
 3        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 4    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
 5    contained in Section 5-10) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 4505)
 8        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 9    buildings; lease of space. Sec. 1-5.  It shall be the duty of
10    the Authority to promote, operate and  maintain  expositions,
11    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
12    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
13    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
14    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
15    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
16    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
17    such purposes.
18        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
19    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
20    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
21    Authority.
22        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
23    to perform such duties.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 4506)
26        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
27    domain.  Sec.  1-6.  The  Authority  shall have the following
28    rights and powers duties:
29        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
30    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
31    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
32    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
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 1    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
 2    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 3        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
 4    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
 5    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
 6    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
 7    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
 8    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
 9    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
10        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
11    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
12    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
13    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
14    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
15        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
16    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
17    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
18    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
19    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
20    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
21    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
22    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
23        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
24    the objects and purposes of this Article.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 4507)
27        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.   The
28    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
29    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
30    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
31    obligations become payable.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 4508)
 2        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
 3    or  local  agency.  Sec. 1-8.  The Authority shall have power
 4    (i) to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift  or
 5    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 6    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
 7    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
 8    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
 9    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
10    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
11    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
12    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
13    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
14    grants, loans or appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 4509)
17        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  1-9.   The  Authority
18    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
19    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
20    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
21    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
22    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
23    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
24    appropriations.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 4510)
27        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-10. The Authority shall
28    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
29    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
30    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
31    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
32    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
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 1    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 2    and against or any other insurable risk.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 4511)
 5        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
 6    performance.  Sec.  1-11. The Authority shall have continuing
 7    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
 8    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 9    Article Act.
10        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
11    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
12    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
13    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
14    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
15    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
16    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
17    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
18    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
19    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
20    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
21    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
22    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
23    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
24    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
25    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
26    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
27    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
28    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
29    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
30    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
31    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
32    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
33    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
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 1    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
 2    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
 3    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
 4    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
 5    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
 6    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
 7    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
 8    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
 9    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
10    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
11    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
12    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
13    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
14    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
15    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
16    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
17    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
18    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
19    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
20    covenant.
21        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
22    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
23    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
24    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
25        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
26    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
27    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
28    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
29    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
30    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
31    revenues of the Authority to pay:
32        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
33    operating the said facilities; and
34        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
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 1    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 2    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
 3    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 4    secure payment thereof.
 5        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 6    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
 7    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
 8    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
 9    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
10    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
11    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
12    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
13    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
14    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
15    Authority shall be created thereby.
16        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
17    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
18    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
19    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
20    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
21    instituted.
22        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
23    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
24    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
25    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
26    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
27    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
28    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
29    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
30    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
31    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
32    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
33    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
34    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
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 1    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
 2    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
 3    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
 4    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 4512)
 7        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
 8    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 9    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
10    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
11    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
12    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
13    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
14    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
15    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
16    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
17    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 4513)
20        Section  2-60. Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The State
21    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
22    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
23    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
24    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
25    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
26    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
27    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
28    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
29    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
30    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
31    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
32    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
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 1    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 2    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 3    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 4    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 5    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 6    selecting securities for investment.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 4514)
 9        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
10    of  interest.  Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
11    contained  in  Section  5-15)  * * * The members of the Board
12    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
13    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
14    duties.
15        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
16    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
17    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
18    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 4515)
21        Section 2-80. Board members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15.  *  *  *
22    (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section  5-20) * * *
23    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
24    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
25    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
26    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 4516)
29        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  vacancy  in office. Sec.
30    1-16.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
31    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
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 1    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 2    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 3    appointed  and  has  qualified. * * * (nonstandard provisions
 4    contained in Section 5-25) * * *
 5        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
 6    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
 7    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 8    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 9    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
10    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 4517)
13        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17.  As
14    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
15    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
16    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
17    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
18    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
19    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
20    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
21    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 4518)
24        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
25    1-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
26    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
27    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
28        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
29    the  transaction  of business. All actions of the Board shall
30    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
31    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
32    ordinance or resolution.
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 1        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
 2    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
 3    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
 4    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 5    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 6    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 4519)
 9        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19.   The
10    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
11    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
12    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
13    Before  entering  upon the duties of their respective offices
14    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
15    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
16    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
17    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
18    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
19    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
20    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
21    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
22    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
23    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
24    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
25    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
26    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
27    depositary  for  those  these funds.  The oaths of office and
28    the treasurer's bond shall be filed in the  principal  office
29    of the Authority.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 4520)
32        Section  2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20. All funds deposited by
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 1    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 2    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 3    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 4    countersigned by the chairman of the  Board.  The  Board  may
 5    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 6    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 7    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 8    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
 9    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 4521)
12        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 1-21.
13    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
14    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
15    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
16    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
17    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
18    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
19    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
20    delivery.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 4522)
23        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
24    1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
25    person  of recognized ability  and  business  experience,  to
26    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
27    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
28    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
29    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
30    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
31    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
32    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
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 1        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 2    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 3    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 4    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
 5    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 6    may designate.
 7        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 8    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
 9    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
10    office and shall not be members of the Board.
11        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
12    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
13    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
14    the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 4523)
17        Section 2-122. Rules  and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
18    1-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
19    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
20    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
21    be deemed proper.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 4524)
24        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
25    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of  5 Board members. Sec. 1-24. All
26    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
27    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
28    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
29    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
30    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
31    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
32    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
                            -436-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
 2    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 3    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 4    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 5    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 6    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 7    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 8    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 9    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
10    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
11    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
12        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
13    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
14    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
15    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
16    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
17    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
18    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
19        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
20    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
21    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
22    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
23    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
24    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
25    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
26    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
27    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
28    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
29    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
30    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
31    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
32    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
33        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
34    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
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 1    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 2    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 3    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 4    materials, supplies or equipment.
 5        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 6    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 7    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 8    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 9    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
10    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
11    received pursuant to advertisement.
12        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
13    effect the provisions of this Section.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 4525)
16        Section 2-130. Bids  and  advertisements.  Advertisements
17    Sec. 1-25. Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
18    twice  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation published
19    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
20    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
21    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
22    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
23    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
24    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
25    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
26    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
27    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
28    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
29    free and open competitive bidding.
30        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
31    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
32    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
33    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
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 1    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 2    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 3    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 4    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 5    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 6    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 7    before advertising for bids.
 8        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 9    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
10    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
11    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
12    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
13    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
14    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
15        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 5-30)
16    * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 4526)
19        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement. Sec. 1-26.
20    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
21    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
22    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
23    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
24    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
25    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
26    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
27    appointing officers.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 4527)
30        Section 2-140. State financial support. Sec.  1-27.   The
31    Authority  Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act shall
32    receive financial support  from  the  State  in  the  amounts
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 1    provided  for  in  Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center
 2    Support Act.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 4528)
 5        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The  Authority
 6    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 7    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 8    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
 9    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
10    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
11    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
12    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
13    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
14    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
15    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
16    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
17    Article  or  other  Illinois  law,  or (2) within traditional
18    areas of local governmental activity.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 4529)
21        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 1-29. All property  of
22    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
23    any taxing unit therein.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25                    PART 10. AURORA CIVIC CENTER
26        (70 ILCS 225/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1401)
27        Section 10-1. Short title. Sec. 1.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 10-1) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
30        (70 ILCS 225/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1402)
                            -440-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  2-5.   Definitions.  Sec.  2.  When used In this
 2    Article Act:   *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
 3    Section 10-5) * * *
 4        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 5    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 6    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 7    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 8        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
 9    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
10    or joint stock  joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
11    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
12    thereof.
13        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  10-5)
14    * * *
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 225/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1403)
17        Section   2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *  *
18    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 10-10) * * *
19        (a) The Authority may sue and be sued  in  its  corporate
20    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
21    property of the Authority.
22        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
23    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
24    contained in Section 10-10) * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
26        (70 ILCS 225/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1404)
27        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
28    lease of space. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Authority
29    to  promote,  operate  and maintain expositions, conventions,
30    and theatrical, sports and cultural activities from  time  to
31    time  in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith to
32    arrange,   finance   and   maintain   industrial,   cultural,
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 1    educational,  theatrical,  sports,   trade   and   scientific
 2    exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain auditorium,
 3    exposition and office buildings for such purposes.
 4        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
 5    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
 6    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
 7    Authority.
 8        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
 9    to perform such duties.
10    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
11        (70 ILCS 225/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1405)
12        Section  10-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.   5.*   *   *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 10-15) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 225/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1406)
16        Section   2-25.   Incurring   obligations.  Sec.  6.  The
17    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
18    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
19    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
20    obligations become payable.
21    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
22        (70 ILCS 225/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1406.1)
23        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.   Purchases  made
24    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
25    compliance with the Local "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
26    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
28        (70 ILCS 225/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1407)
29        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
30    State,  or local agency. Sec. 7. The Authority shall have the
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 1    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
 2    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 3    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
 4    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
 5    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
 6    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
 7    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 8    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 9    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
10    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
11    grants, loans or appropriations.
12    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
13        (70 ILCS 225/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1408)
14        Section 2-40. Federal money. Sec. 8. The Authority  shall
15    have  the  power (i) to apply for and accept grants, matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations from the  federal  government
17    or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any
18    of the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter  into  any
19    agreement  with  the  federal  government in relation to such
20    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
21    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
22        (70 ILCS 225/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1409)
23        Section 2-45. Insurance. Sec. 9. The Authority shall have
24    the power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of
25    insurance and indemnity against loss or  damage  to  property
26    from  any  cause,  against loss of use and occupancy, against
27    employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer,
28    or employee of the Board or of Authority in  the  performance
29    of  the  duties of the his office or employment, and against 
30    or any other insurable risk.
31    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
                            -443-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 225/10)
 2        Section  10-16.   Borrowing;  revenue   bonds;   interest
 3    payable  semi-annually;  bond  sale  price; effect of Omnibus
 4    Bond Acts. Sec. 10. * * * (nonstandard  provisions  contained
 5    in Section 10-16) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 7        (70 ILCS 225/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1411)
 8        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature  of indebtedness. Sec. 11.
 9    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
10    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
11    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
12    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
13    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
14    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
15    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
16    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
17    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
18    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
19    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
20        (70 ILCS 225/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1412)
21        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds. Sec. 12. The State and
22    all  counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and other
23    municipal corporations,  political  subdivisions  and  public
24    bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;, all banks,
25    bankers, trust companies,  savings  banks  and  institutions,
26    building    and   loan   associations,   savings   and   loan
27    associations, investment companies and other persons carrying
28    on an insurance business; and all executors,  administrators,
29    guardians,  trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest
30    any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or
31    within their control in any bonds  issued  pursuant  to  this
32    Article  Act,  it  if  being  the  purpose of this Section to
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 1    authorize the  investment  in  such  bonds  of  all  sinking,
 2    insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and trust funds,
 3    whether  owned  or controlled by private or public persons or
 4    officers; provided, however, that nothing contained  in  this
 5    Section  may  be  construed  as relieving any person from any
 6    duty of exercising reasonable care  in  selecting  securities
 7    for investment.
 8    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
 9        (70 ILCS 225/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1413)
10        Section 10-17. Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13. *
11    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 10-17)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
13        (70 ILCS 225/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1414)
14        Section 10-18. Tax. Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions
15    contained in Section 10-18)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
17        (70 ILCS 225/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1415)
18        Section   2-76.    Board   members;   financial  matters;
19    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
20    interest. Sec. 15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
21    Section 10-20)* * * The members of the board They shall serve
22    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
23    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
24    However, any member of the board  who  is  appointed  to  the
25    office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for
26    his or her services as such officer.
27        No member of the board or employee of the Authority shall
28    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
29    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
30    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 225/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1416)
 2        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  16.  *   *
 3    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 10-25)* * *
 4    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 5    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 6    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 7    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 8    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
 9        (70 ILCS 225/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1417)
10        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office. Sec.  17.
11    Members of the board shall hold office until their respective
12    successors  have been appointed and qualified. Any member may
13    resign from his office; the resignation takes to take  effect
14    when  the  member's  his successor has been appointed and has
15    qualified.
16        Section 2-83. Removal of Board member  from  office.  The
17    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
18    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
19    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
20    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
21    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
22    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
23    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
24    than 10 days' notice.
25        (Section 2-85, resumed)
26        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
27    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
28    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
29    office  shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled for
30    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
31    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
                            -446-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 225/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1418)
 2        Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Sec. 18. As soon
 3    as  practicably possible after the appointment of the initial
 4    members, the Board shall  organize  for  the  transaction  of
 5    business,  select  a  chairman and a temporary secretary from
 6    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
 7    its  proceedings.  The  initial  chairman  and his successors
 8    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
 9    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
10    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
11    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
12        (70 ILCS 225/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1419)
13        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public  records.  Sec.  19.
14    Regular  meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in
15    each calendar month, the time and place of such  meetings  to
16    be fixed by the Board. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
17    in Section 10-30)* * *
18        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
19    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
20    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
21    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
22    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
23    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
24    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
25        (70 ILCS 225/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1420)
26        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
27    bank  or  savings  and  loan  association. Sec. 20. The Board
28    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
29    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
30    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
31    Before  entering  upon  the    its duties of their respective
32    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
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 1    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
 2    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved  by the Board. The bond
 3    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
 4    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
 5    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
 6    treasurer   him according to law and the orders of the Board.
 7    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
 8    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
 9    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
10    loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing  of  any
11    savings  and  loan  association  or  national  or  State bank
12    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
13    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
14    as a depository for those these funds. The  oaths  of  office
15    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
16    office of the Authority.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
18        (70 ILCS 225/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1421)
19        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
20    Investment Act. Sec. 21. All funds deposited by the treasurer
21    in  any  bank or savings and loan association shall be placed
22    in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn  or  paid
23    out  only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan
24    association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the
25    chairman of the Board. The Board may  designate  any  of  its
26    members  or any officer or employee of the Authority to affix
27    the signature of  the  chairman  and  another  to  affix  the
28    signature  of the treasurer to any check or draft for payment
29    of salaries or wages and for payment of any other  obligation
30    of not more than $2,500.
31        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
32    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
33    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
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 1    Section 6 of The Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
 2    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
 3    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 5        (70 ILCS 225/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1422)
 6        Section  2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 22.
 7    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
 8    draft, issued pursuant to this  Article  Act,  ceases  (after
 9    attaching  his  signature) to hold his office after attaching
10    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
11    draft  thereof  to the payee, that his signature nevertheless
12    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
13    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
14    delivery thereof.
15    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
16        (70 ILCS 225/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1423)
17        Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments.  Sec.
18    23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
19    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
20    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
21    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
22    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
23    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
24    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
25    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
26    time to time by the Board.
27        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
28    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
29    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
30    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
31    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
32    may designate.
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 1        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 2    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
 3    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
 4    office and shall not be members of the Board.
 5        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
 6    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
 7    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 8    the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-257.)
10        (70 ILCS 225/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1424)
11        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
12    and  penalties.  Sec.  24. The Board shall have power to pass
13    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
14    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
15    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
16    proper.   All   fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
17    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
18    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
19    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
20    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
21    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
22        (70 ILCS 225/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1425)
23        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
24    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 25. All contracts for
25    sale  of  property  of the value of more than $2500, or for a
26    concession in or lease of property, including air rights,  of
27    the  Authority  for  a  term  of more than one year, shall be
28    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
29    for  bids.  All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
30    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
31    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
32    responsible  bidder,  after  advertising  for  bids,  except:
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 1    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 2    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 3    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 4    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 5    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 6    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 7    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 8    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 9    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
10    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
11        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
12    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
13    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
14    insure the best interests of the public.
15        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 10-35)
16    * * *
17        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
18    Board may take into in account the past  record  of  dealings
19    with  the  bidder,  the  bidder's    experience,  adequacy of
20    equipment, and ability to  complete  performance  within  the
21    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
22    but  in  no case shall any such contract contracts be awarded
23    to any other than  the  highest  bidder  (in  case  of  sale,
24    concession  or  lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case of
25    purchase or expenditure) unless authorized or approved  by  a
26    vote  of at least 4/5 of the members of the Board, and unless
27    such action is accompanied by a statement in writing  setting
28    forth  the  reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract to the
29    highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement
30    shall be  kept  on  file  in  the  principal  office  of  the
31    Authority and open to public inspection.
32        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
33    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
34    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
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 1    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 2    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 3    materials, supplies or equipment.
 4        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 5    readvertise for bids. If  after  any  such  advertisement  no
 6    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 7    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 8    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 9    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
10    received pursuant to advertisement.
11        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
12    effect the provisions of this Section.
13    (Source: P.A. 82-786.)
14        (70 ILCS 225/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1426)
15        Section  2-130.  Bids  and   advertisements.   Sec.   26.
16    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
17    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
18    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
19    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
20    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
21    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
22    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
23    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
24    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
25    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
26    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
27    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
28    free and open competitive bidding.
29        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
30    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
31    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
32    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
33    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
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 1    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 2    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
 3    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 4    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 5    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 6    before advertising for bids.
 7        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 8    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
 9    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
10    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
11    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
12    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
13    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
14    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
15        (70 ILCS 225/26a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1426a)
16        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 26a.   Exemption  from
17    taxation.   All property of the Aurora Civic Center Authority
18    shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit
19    therein.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
21        (70 ILCS 225/26b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1426b)
22        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 26b.   The  Authority
23    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
24    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
25    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
26    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
27    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
28    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
29    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
30    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
31    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
32    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
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 1    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
 2    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
 3    areas of local governmental activity.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 225/26c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1426c)
 6        Section 2-140. State financial support.  Sec.  26c.   The
 7    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 8    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 9    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 225/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1427)
12        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 27.
13    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
14    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
15    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
16    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
17    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
18    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
19    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
20    appointing officers as provided in Sec 16.
21    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
22        (70 ILCS 225/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1428)
23        Section  2-155.  Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  28.  If  any
24    provision of this Article Act is held invalid such  provision
25    shall  be  deemed to be excised from this Article Act and the
26    invalidity  thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the   other
27    provisions  of  this  Article  Act. If the application of any
28    provision of this Article Act to any person  or  circumstance
29    is  held  invalid it shall not affect the application of such
30    provision to such persons or circumstances other  than  those
31    as to which it is held invalid.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 78-927.)
 2                    PART 15. BENTON CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 230/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6601)
 4        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
 5    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 6    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
 7    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
 8    the entire State of Illinois.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
10        (70 ILCS 230/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6602)
11        Section  15-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2.  * * * (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 15-1) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
14        (70 ILCS 230/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6603)
15        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When used  In  this
16    Article:
17        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 15-5)
18    * * *
19        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
20    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
21    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
22    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
23        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
24    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
25    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
26    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
27        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  15-5)
28    * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
30        (70 ILCS 230/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6604)
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 1        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 1-4. * * *
 2    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 15-10) * * *
 3        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 4    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
 5    property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 7    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section 15-10) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
10        (70 ILCS 230/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6605)
11        Section  2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,   and
12    other  buildings;  lease of space. Sec. 1-5.  It shall be the
13    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
14    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
15    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
16    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
17    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
18    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
19    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
20    such purposes.
21        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
22    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
23    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
24    Authority.
25        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
26    to perform such duties.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
28        (70 ILCS 230/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6606)
29        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
30    domain. Sec. 1-6. The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
31    rights and powers duties:
32        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
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 1    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 2    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 3    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
 4    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
 5    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 6        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 7    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 8    industrial,  cultural,  educational  education,   trade   and
 9    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
10    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
11    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
12    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
13        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
14    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
15    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
16    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
17    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;
18        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
19    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
20    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
21    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
22    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
23    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
24    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
25    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
26        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
27    the objects and purposes of this Article.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
29        (70 ILCS 230/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6607)
30        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.   The
31    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
32    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
33    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
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 1    obligations become payable.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 3        (70 ILCS 230/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6608)
 4        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 5    State, or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have
 6    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 7    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 8    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 9    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
10    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
11    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
12    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
13    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
14    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
15    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
18        (70 ILCS 230/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6609)
19        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec. 1-9.  The Authority
20    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
21    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
22    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
23    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
24    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
25    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
26    appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
28        (70 ILCS 230/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6610)
29        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall
30    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
31    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
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 1    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 2    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 3    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 4    performance  of  the  duties  of  the  his  or  her office or
 5    employment, and against or any other insurable risk.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 7        (70 ILCS 230/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6611)
 8        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 9    performance.  Sec. 1-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
10    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
11    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
12    Article.
13        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
14    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
15    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
16    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
17    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
18    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
19    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
20    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
21    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
22    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
23    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
24    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
25    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
26    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
27    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
28    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
29    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act "An
30    Act to authorize public corporations to  issue  bonds,  other
31    evidences  or  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
32    subject  to  interest  rate  limitations  set forth therein",
33    approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, may be in
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 1    such form, may carry such  registration  privileges,  may  be
 2    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
 3    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
 4    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
 5    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
 6    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
 7    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
 8    any bond ceases (after attaching his  or  her  signature)  to
 9    hold office, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid
10    and effective for all purposes.  The holder or holders of any
11    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
12    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
13    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
14    of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract  or
15    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
16    or  interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority or and any
17    of its officers, agents or employees to  perform  any  duties
18    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
19    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
20    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
21    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
22    taking  any  action  in  conflict  with  any such contract or
23    covenant.
24        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
25    in  the  absence  of  any  express  recital  on the face fact
26    thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such  bonds  shall  be
27    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
28        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
29    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
30    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
31    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
32    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
33    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
34    revenues of the Authority to pay:
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 1        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 2    operating the said facilities; and
 3        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
 4    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 5    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 6    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 7    secure payment thereof.
 8        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 9    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
10    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
11    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
12    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
13    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
14    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
15    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
16    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
17    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
18    shall be created thereby.
19        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
20    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
21    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
22    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
23    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
24    instituted.
25        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
26    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
27    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
28    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
29    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
30    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
31    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
32    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
33    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
34    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
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 1    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 2    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 3    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 4    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 5    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 6    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 7    any advertisement.
 8    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 9        (70 ILCS 230/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6612)
10        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
11    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
12    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
13    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
14    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
15    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
16    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
17    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
18    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
19    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
20    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
22        (70 ILCS 230/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6613)
23        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The State
24    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
25    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
26    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof; , all
27    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
28    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
29    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
30    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
31    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
32    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
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 1    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 2    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
 3    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 4    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 5    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 6    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 7    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 8    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 9    selecting securities for investment.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
11        (70 ILCS 230/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6614)
12        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
13    of  interest.  Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
14    contained in Section 15-15) * * * The members  of  the  Board
15    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
16    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
17    duties.
18        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
19    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
20    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
21    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
23        (70 ILCS 230/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6615)
24        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15. * * *
25    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  15-20)  *  *  *
26    Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment,
27    and  before  entering  upon  the duties of his or her office,
28    each member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
29    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
30    the Secretary of State.
31    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 230/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6616)
 2        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 3    1-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
 4    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 5    member may resign from office; the resignation takes to  take
 6    effect  when  the  member's  his  or  her  successor has been
 7    appointed and has qualified. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 8    contained in Section 15-25) * * *
 9        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
10    or of abandonment of office, or in case of death,  conviction
11    of  a  felony or removal from office, a member's office shall
12    become  vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for   the
13    unexpired  term  by appointment in like manner, as in case of
14    expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
16        (70 ILCS 230/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6617)
17        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17.   As
18    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
19    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
20    of business, select a chairman chairperson  and  a  temporary
21    secretary   from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws  and
22    regulations to govern its proceedings.  The initial  chairman
23    chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the
24    Board from time to time for the term of the chairman's his or
25    her  office  as  a  member  of the Board or for the term of 3
26    years, whichever is shorter.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
28        (70 ILCS 230/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6618)
29        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
30    1-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
31    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
32    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
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 1        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 2    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 3    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 4    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 5    ordinance or resolution.
 6        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 7    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 8    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 9    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
10    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
11    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1314.)
13        (70 ILCS 230/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6619)
14        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19.  The
15    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
16    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
17    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
18    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
19    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
20    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
21    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
22    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
23    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
24    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
25    him or her according to law and the orders of the Board.  The
26    Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer
27    in  a  such penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.
28    The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to  any  loss
29    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
30    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
31    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
32    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
33    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
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 1    principal office of the Authority.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 3        (70 ILCS 230/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6620)
 4        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited by
 5    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 6    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 7    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 8    countersigned by the chairman chairperson of the Board.   The
 9    Board  may  designate  any  of  its members or any officer or
10    employee of the Authority  to  affix  the  signature  of  the
11    chairman  chairperson  and  another to affix the signature of
12    the treasurer to any check or draft for payment  of  salaries
13    or  wages and for payment of any other obligation of not more
14    than $2,500.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
16        (70 ILCS 230/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6621)
17        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
18    1-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
19    check or draft issued pursuant to  this  Article  Act  ceases
20    (after  attaching  his or her signature) to hold office after
21    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
22    check or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  or  her
23    signature,  nevertheless,  shall  be valid and sufficient for
24    all purposes with the same effect as if the officer he or she
25    had remained in office until delivery.
26    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
27        (70 ILCS 230/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6622)
28        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
29    1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
30    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
31    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
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 1    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 2    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 3    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 4    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 5    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 6    time to time by the Board.
 7        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 8    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 9    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
10    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
11    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
12    may designate.
13        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
14    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
15    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
16    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
17        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
18    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
19    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
20    the Board.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
22        (70 ILCS 230/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6623)
23        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
24    1-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
25    regulations, proper or necessary, to carry  into  effect  the
26    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
27    be deemed proper.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
29        (70 ILCS 230/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6624)
30        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
31    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board  members.  Sec.  1-24.   All
32    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
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 1    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 2    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 3    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
 4    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
 5    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
 6    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
 7    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
 8    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
 9    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
10    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
11    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
12    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
13    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
14    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
15    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
16    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
17    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
18        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
19    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
20    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
21    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
22    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
23    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
24    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
25        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
26    Board may take into account the past records of dealings with
27    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
28    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
29    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
30    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
31    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
32    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
33    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
34    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
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 1    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
 2    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 3    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 4    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 5        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
 6    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
 7    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 8    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 9    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
10    materials, supplies or equipment.
11        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
12    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
13    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
14    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
15    contract without competitive bidding, provided that it  shall
16    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
17    received pursuant to advertisement.
18        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
19    effect the provisions of this Section.
20    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
21        (70 ILCS 230/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6625)
22        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   1-25.
23    Method  of conducting bidding.  Advertisements for bids shall
24    be published at least twice in a daily newspaper  of  general
25    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
26    publication to be at least 10 calendar days before  the  time
27    for  receiving  bids,  and  such advertisements shall also be
28    posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in the principal
29    office of the Authority.  Such advertisements shall state the
30    time and place for receiving and  opening  of  bids  and,  by
31    reference  to plans and specifications on file at the time of
32    the first publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall
33    describe the character of the proposed contract in sufficient
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 1    detail   to   fully   advise  prospective  bidders  of  their
 2    obligations and to ensure insure free  and  open  competitive
 3    bidding.
 4        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 5    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 6    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 7    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 8    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 9    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
12    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
13    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
18    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
19    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
20    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 15-30)
23    * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
25        (70 ILCS 230/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6626)
26        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
27    1-26.   *  *  *  (nonstandard provisions contained in Section
28    15-35) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
30        (70 ILCS 230/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6627)
31        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-27.   The
32    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
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 1    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 2    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support  Act,  as  now  or
 3    hereafter amended.
 4    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 5        (70 ILCS 230/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6628)
 6        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
 7    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 8    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 9    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
10    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
11    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
12    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
13    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
14    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
15    exemption"  to  the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust
16    anti-trust  laws  be  fully available to the Authority to the
17    extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)  expressly  or   by
18    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
19    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
20    governmental activity.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
22        (70 ILCS 230/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6629)
23        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 1-29.  All property
24    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
25    or any taxing unit therein.
26    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
27        (70 ILCS 230/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6630)
28        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 1-30.  Purchases made
29    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
30    with the Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act,  as  now  or
31    hereafter amended.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 85-1314.)
 2                  PART 20. BLOOMINGTON CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 235/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-1)
 4        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose  of this
 5    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
 6    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
 7    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 8    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
10        (70 ILCS 235/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-2)
11        Section 20-1.  Short title. Sec. 2. *  *  *  (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 20-1) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
14        (70 ILCS 235/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-3)
15        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3.  When  used In this
16    Article Act:
17        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  20-5)
18    * * *
19        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
20    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
21    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
22    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
23        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
24    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
25    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
26    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
27        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-5)
28    * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
30        (70 ILCS 235/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-4)
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 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *  *  *
 2    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-10) * * *
 3        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 4    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
 5    property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 7    the same at its pleasure.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 8    contained in Section 20-10) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
10        (70 ILCS 235/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-5)
11        Section   20-14.  Duties.   Sec.  5.  *  *  *(nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 20-14)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
14        (70 ILCS 235/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-6)
15        Section  20-15.  Rights  and  powers;  including  eminent
16    domain. Sec. 6.  * * * (nonstandard provisions  contained  in
17    Section 20-15) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
19        (70 ILCS 235/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-7)
20        Section   2-25.  Incurring   obligations.  Sec.  7.   The
21    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
22    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
23    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
24    obligations become payable.
25    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
26        (70 ILCS 235/7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-7.1)
27        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 7.1.  Purchases  made
28    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
29    compliance with the  the  "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
30    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 2        (70 ILCS 235/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-8)
 3        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 4    State, or local agency. Sec. 8.   The  Authority  shall  have
 5    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 6    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 7    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 8    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
 9    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
10    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
11    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
12    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
13    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
14    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
15    grants, loans or appropriations.
16    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
17        (70 ILCS 235/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-9)
18        Section   20-20.  Federal   money.   Sec.   9.    *  *  *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-20) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
21        (70 ILCS 235/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-10)
22        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 10.  The  Authority  shall
23    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
24    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
25    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
26    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
27    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
28    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
29    and against or any other insurable risk.
30    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 235/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-11)
 2        Section 20-25.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 11.  * * *
 3    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-25) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-4)
 5        (70 ILCS 235/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-12)
 6        Section 20-27.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 12. *
 7    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-27)* * *
 8    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 9        (70 ILCS 235/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-13)
10        Section  2-60.  Investment  in bonds. Sec. 13.  The State
11    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
12    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
13    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
14    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
15    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
16    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
17    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
18    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
19    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
20    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
21    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
22    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
23    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
24    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
25    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
26    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
27    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
28    selecting securities for purchase or investment.
29    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
30        (70 ILCS 235/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-14)
31        Section  20-30.  General  obligation  bonds;  conditions.
                            -475-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained  in  Section
 2    20-30)* * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 89-626, eff. 8-9-96.)
 4        (70 ILCS 235/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-15)
 5        Section  20-35.  G.O.  bonds;  election.  Sec.  15.  *  *
 6    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-35)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
 8        (70 ILCS 235/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-16)
 9        Section  20-40.  G.O. bonds; canvass of election returns.
10    Sec. 16.  * * *(nonstandard provisions contained  in  Section
11    20-40)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
13        (70 ILCS 235/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-17)
14        Section   20-45.  Tax.   Sec.   17.   *  *  *(nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 20-45)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
17        (70 ILCS 235/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-18)
18        Section   2-76.  Board   members;   financial    matters;
19    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
20    interest. Sec. 18. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
21    Section 20-50) * * * The members of  the  Board  shall  serve
22    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
23    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
24    However, any member of the Board  who  is  appointed  to  the
25    office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for
26    his or her services as such officer.
27        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
28    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
29    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
30    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 2        (70 ILCS 235/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-19)
 3        Section 2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  19.  *  *  *
 4    (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section 20-55) * * *
 5    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
 6    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 7    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 8    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
10        (70 ILCS 235/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-20)
11        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 20.
12    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
13    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
14    resign  from his office; the resignation takes to take effect
15    when the member's his successor has been  appointed  and  has
16    qualified.
17        Section  2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.  The
18    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
19    appointed  by the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
20    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
21    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
22    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
23    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
24    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
25    than 10 days' notice.
26        (Section 2-85, resumed)
27        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
28    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
29    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
30    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
31    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in  case
32    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
                            -477-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 2        (70 ILCS 235/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-21)
 3        Section  20-58.  Organization  of the Board. Sec. 21. * *
 4    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-58)* * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 6        (70 ILCS 235/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-22)
 7        Section 2-97.  Board meetings; public records.  Sec.  22.
 8    Regular  meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in
 9    each calendar month, the time and place of such  meetings  to
10    be  fixed  by  the  Board.    *  *  * (nonstandard provisions
11    contained in Section 20-60) * * *
12        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
13    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
14    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
15    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
16    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
17    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
18    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
19        (70 ILCS 235/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-23)
20        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
21    bank  or  savings  and  loan association. Sec. 23.  The Board
22    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
23    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
24    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
25    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
26    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
27    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
28    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
29    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
30    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
31    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
                            -478-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
 2    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
 3    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
 4    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
 5    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
 6    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
 7    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
 8    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
 9    as  a depository depositary for those these funds.  The oaths
10    of office and the treasurer's bond  shall  be  filed  in  the
11    principal office of the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
13        (70 ILCS 235/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-24)
14        Section   20-62.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
15    Investment  Act.  Sec.  24.  *  *  *(nonstandard   provisions
16    contained in Section 20-62)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
18        (70 ILCS 235/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-25)
19        Section  2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 25.
20    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
21    draft, issued pursuant to this  Article  Act,  ceases  (after
22    attaching  his  signature) to hold his office after attaching
23    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
24    draft  thereof  to the payee, that his signature nevertheless
25    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
26    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
27    delivery thereof.
28    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
29        (70 ILCS 235/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-26)
30        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
31    26.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
                            -479-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    person  an  individual  of  recognized  ability  and business
 2    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
 3    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
 4    and business of the Authority and of  the  employees  thereof
 5    subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the
 6    enforcement   of   all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and
 7    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
 8    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 9        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
10    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
11    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
12    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
13    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
14    may designate.
15        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
16    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
17    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
18    office and shall not be members of the Board.
19        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
20    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
21    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
22    the Board.
23    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
24        (70 ILCS 235/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-27)
25        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
26    and penalties. Sec. 27.  The Board shall have power  to  pass
27    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
28    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
29    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
30    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
31    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
32    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
33    the Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or  penalty
                            -480-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
 2    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
 3        (70 ILCS 235/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-28)
 4        Section 2-128.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 5    lowest  bidder by three-fourths vote. Sec. 28.  All contracts
 6    for the sale of property of the value of more than $2,500  or
 7    for  any  concession in or lease of property of the Authority
 8    for a term of more than one year  shall  be  awarded  to  the
 9    highest  responsible bidder, after advertising for bids.  All
10    construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials,
11    equipment and services, when the expense thereof will  exceed
12    $2,500,  shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after
13    advertising  for  bids  excepting  (1)  when  repair   parts,
14    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
15    or  services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when
16    the nature of the services required is such that  competitive
17    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
18    without   limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,  the
19    services of accountants,  architects,  attorneys,  engineers,
20    physicians,   superintendents  of  construction,  and  others
21    possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such
22    as water, light, heat,  power,  telephone  or  telegraph  are
23    required.
24        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
25    competitive bidding whenever possible, and in any event in  a
26    manner  calculated to ensure insure the best interests of the
27    public.
28        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
29    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
30    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
31    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
32    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
33    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
                            -481-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
 2    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 3    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
 4    the   members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
 5    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
 6    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
 7    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
 8    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
 9    open to public inspection.
10        From the group of responsible bidders the  lowest  bidder
11    shall  be  selected in the following manner:  to all bids for
12    sales the gross receipts of which are not taxable  under  the
13    "Retailers'  Occupation  Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as
14    amended, there shall be added an  amount  equal  to  the  tax
15    which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the
16    lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the
17    gross  receipts  of which are taxable under said Act shall be
18    considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid
19    relates to a sale not taxable under said  Act,  any  contract
20    entered  into  thereon shall be in the amount of the original
21    bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
22        Contracts  shall  not  be  split  into  parts   involving
23    expenditures of less than $2,500 for the purposes of avoiding
24    the  provisions of this Section, and all such split contracts
25    shall be void.  If any  collusion  occurs  among  bidders  or
26    prospective  bidders  in restraint of freedom of competition,
27    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
28    or otherwise, the bids of such bidders shall be  void.   Each
29    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
30    has not been a party to any such agreement.
31        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
32    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
33    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
34    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
                            -482-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    construction of maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 2    materials, supplies or equipment.
 3        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 4    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 5    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 6    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 7    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 8    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 9    received pursuant to advertisement.
10        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
11    effect the provisions of this Section.
12    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
13        (70 ILCS 235/29) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29)
14        Section  2-130.  Bids  and   advertisements.   Sec.   29.
15    Advertisement for bids shall be published at least twice in a
16    daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation  published  in the
17    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
18    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
19    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
20    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
21    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
22    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
23    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
24    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
25    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
26    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
27    free and open competitive bidding.
28        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
29    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
30    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
31    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
32    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
33    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
                            -483-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 2    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 3    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 4    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 5    before advertising for bids.
 6        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 7    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 8    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
 9    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
10    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
11    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
12    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
13        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
14    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
15    with the requirements for bidding may bring  a  civil  action
16    suit  in  equity  in the circuit court in the county in which
17    the metropolitan area is located to  compel  compliance  with
18    the  provisions  of this Article Act relating to the awarding
19    of contracts by the Board.
20    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
21        (70 ILCS 235/29a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29a)
22        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 29a.  Exemption  from
23    taxation.    All  property  of  the  Bloomington Civic Center
24    Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State  or  any
25    taxing unit therein.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
27        (70 ILCS 235/29b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29b)
28        Section  2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 29b.  The Authority
29    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
30    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
31    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
32    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
                            -484-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 2    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 3    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 4    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
 5    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
 6    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 7    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 8    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 9    areas of local governmental activity.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 235/29c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29c)
12        Section  2-140.  State  financial support. Sec. 29c.  The
13    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
14    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
15    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 235/30) (from Ch. 85, par. 1581-30)
18        Section 20-65.  Report and financial statement. Sec.  30.
19    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 20-65)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 80-1440.)
21          PART 25. BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDING COMPLEX
22        (70 ILCS 260/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-1)
23        Section 25-1. Sec. 1-1.  Short title.  * * * (nonstandard
24    provisions contained in Section 25-1) * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
26        (70 ILCS 260/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-5)
27        Section  25-5.  Sec.  1-5.   Purpose.  * * * (nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 25-5) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
                            -485-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 260/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-10)
 2        Section 2-5. Sec. 1-10.  Definitions.  In this Article:
 3        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-10)
 4    * * *
 5        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 6    State,  and  any unit of local government or school district,
 7    and any agency or instrumentality governmental body, together
 8    with any of their agencies or instrumentalities, corporate or
 9    otherwise thereof.
10        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
11    domestic  or  foreign  corporation,  company, association, or
12    joint stock association; and includes any trustee,  receiver,
13    assignee of their trustees, receivers, assignees, or personal
14    representative thereof representatives.
15        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-10)
16    * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
18        (70 ILCS 260/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-15)
19        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal. Sec. 1-15. * * *
20    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-15) * * *
21        (a) (b)  The Authority Committee may sue and be  sued  in
22    its corporate name, but execution shall not in any case issue
23    against any property of the Authority Committee.
24        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
25    the same seal at its pleasure.  * * * (nonstandard provisions
26    contained in Section 25-15) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
28        (70 ILCS 260/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-20)
29        Section 25-20. Sec. 1-20.  Duties.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
30    provisions contained in Section 25-20) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
                            -486-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 260/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-25)
 2        Section  25-25.  Sec.  1-25.   Powers. * * * (nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 25-25) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 5        (70 ILCS 260/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-30)
 6        Section 2-25. Sec.  1-30.   Incurring  obligations.   The
 7    Authority  Committee  shall  not  incur  any  obligations for
 8    salaries or for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except
 9    within the amounts of funds that will be available to it when
10    those obligations become payable.
11    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
12        (70 ILCS 260/1-35) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-35)
13        Section  25-27.  Sec. 1-35.  Acquisition of property. * *
14    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-27)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
16        (70 ILCS 260/1-40) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-40)
17        Section 2-40. Sec. 1-40.  Federal money.   The  Authority
18    shall  have  Committee  has  the  power  (i) to apply for and
19    accept grants, matching grants, loans, or appropriations from
20    the federal  government  or  any  agency  or  instrumentality
21    thereof  of  the federal government to be used for any of the
22    operating purposes of the Authority  Committee  and  (ii)  to
23    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
24    relation to such those grants,  matching  grants,  loans,  or
25    appropriations.
26    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
27        (70 ILCS 260/1-45) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-45)
28        Section 2-45. Sec. 1-45.  Insurance.  The Authority shall
29    have  Committee  has  the  power  to  procure  and enter into
30    contracts for any type of  insurance  and  indemnity  against
                            -487-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    loss  or  damage  to property from any cause, against loss of
 2    use and occupancy, against employers' liability, against  any
 3    act  of  any  member,  officer,  or  employee of the Board or
 4    Authority Committee in the performance of the duties  of  the
 5    his  or  her  office  or  employment,  and  against any other
 6    insurable risk.
 7    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 8        (70 ILCS 260/1-50) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-50)
 9        Section 2-50. Sec. 1-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits
10    to  compel  performance.  (a)  The   Authority   shall   have
11    Committee  has  continuing  power  to  borrow  money  for the
12    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
13    exercising its powers under this Article.
14        (b)  For the purpose of evidencing the obligation of  the
15    Authority  Committee  to  repay  any  money  so  borrowed  as
16    aforesaid,  the  Authority  Committee  may,  pursuant  to  an
17    ordinance  adopted  by the Board Committee, from time to time
18    issue and dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds,  and
19    may  also from time to time issue and dispose of its interest
20    bearing revenue bonds to refund  any  bonds  at  maturity  or
21    pursuant  to  redemption  provisions  or  at  any time before
22    maturity with the consent  of  the  holders  thereof  of  the
23    bonds.   All  such The bonds shall be payable solely from the
24    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
25    exhibitions,  rentals  and,  leases,  and  other   authorized
26    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
27    and to be received by the Authority Committee from any  other
28    source.  Such  The  bonds  (i) may bear such a date or dates,
29    (ii) may mature at such a time  or  times  not  exceeding  40
30    years from their respective dates, (iii) may bear interest at
31    such a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum rate permitted
32    by  the  Bond  Authorization Act, (iv) may be in such a form,
33    (v) may carry registration privileges, (vi) may  be  executed
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 1    in  such  a  manner,  (vii) may be payable at such a place or
 2    places, (viii) may be made subject to redemption  in  such  a
 3    manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or without premium as is
 4    stated on the face thereof of the bonds, (ix) may be executed
 5    in such  a  manner,  and  (x)  may  contain  such  terms  and
 6    covenants,  all  as  may  be  provided  in said the ordinance
 7    authorizing the issuance of the bonds.  In case  any  officer
 8    whose  signature  appears  on  any bond ceases to hold office
 9    (after attaching his or her signature) to  hold  office,  his
10    that  signature shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
11    all purposes.  The holder or holders of  any  bonds  or  bond
12    interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the Authority
13    Committee may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity (i)
14    to  compel  the  performance  and observance by the Authority
15    Committee or any of its officers, agents, or employees of any
16    contract or covenant made by the Authority Committee with the
17    holders of such those bonds  or  interest  coupons,  (ii)  to
18    compel  the  Authority  Committee  or  any  of  its officers,
19    agents, or employees to perform any  duties  required  to  be
20    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such of those
21    bonds  or interest coupons by the provisions of the ordinance
22    authorizing their issuance, and (iii) to enjoin the Authority
23    Committee and any of its officers, agents, or employees  from
24    taking  any  action in conflict with any such the contract or
25    covenant.
26        (c)  Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds
27    bond and in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face
28    thereof  of  the  bond  that  it is non-negotiable, all bonds
29    shall be negotiable instruments under the Uniform  Commercial
30    Code.
31        (d)  From  and  after the issuance of any bonds as herein
32    provided in  this  Section  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
33    corporate  authorities  of the Authority Committee to fix and
34    establish rates, charges, rents, and  fees  for  the  use  of
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 1    facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or
 2    improved  with  the  proceeds of the sale of said those bonds
 3    that are sufficient at all times, with other revenues of  the
 4    Authority Committee, to pay:
 5        (a)  (i)  the cost of maintaining, repairing, regulating,
 6    and operating the said those facilities; and
 7        (b) (ii) the bonds principal of and interest  thereon  on
 8    the  bonds  as  they  shall  become due, and all sinking fund
 9    requirements and other requirements provided by the ordinance
10    authorizing the issuance of the bonds or as provided  by  any
11    trust  agreement  executed  to  secure payment thereof of the
12    bonds.
13        (e)  To secure the payment of any or all  of  such  bonds
14    and  for  the  purpose  of  setting  forth  the covenants and
15    undertakings of the Authority Committee  in  connection  with
16    the  issuance  thereof  of  the bonds and the issuance of any
17    additional bonds payable from such the revenue income  to  be
18    derived   from   the  fairs,  recreational,  theatrical,  and
19    cultural expositions, sports activities, exhibitions,  office
20    rentals,  and  air  space  leases and rentals, and from other
21    revenue, if any, the  Authority  Committee  may  execute  and
22    deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements; provided that, but
23    no lien upon any physical property of the Authority Committee
24    shall be created thereby by a trust agreement.
25        (f)  A remedy for any breach or default by the  Committee
26    of  the  terms of any such a trust agreement by the Authority
27    may be by mandamus proceedings  in  any  court  of  competent
28    jurisdiction  to compel performance and compliance therewith,
29    but the trust agreement may prescribe by  whom  or  on  whose
30    behalf such the action may be instituted.
31        (g)  Before  any  such  bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
32    are sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof of
33    that issue, shall  be  offered  for  sale  as  a  unit  after
34    advertising for bids at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of
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 1    general  circulation  published in the metropolitan area, the
 2    last publication to be at  least  10  days  before  bids  are
 3    required  to  be filed.  Copies of such the advertisement may
 4    be published in any newspaper or financial publication in the
 5    United States.  All bids shall be sealed, filed,  and  opened
 6    as  provided  by ordinance, and the bonds shall be awarded to
 7    the  highest  and  best  bidder  or  bidders  therefor.   The
 8    Authority Committee shall have the right to reject  all  bids
 9    and to readvertise for bids in the manner provided for in the
10    initial  advertisement.   However,  if  no  bids are received
11    such, however, the bonds may be sold at  not  less  than  par
12    value,  without further advertising, within 60 days after the
13    bids  are  required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  under   any
14    advertisement.
15    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
16        (70 ILCS 260/1-55) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-55)
17        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of Sec. 1-55.  Limitation on
18    indebtedness.   Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued
19    by the Authority Committee be or become  an  indebtedness  or
20    obligation  of  the  State  of  Illinois  or of any political
21    subdivision of or municipality within the  State,  nor  shall
22    any  such  bond or obligation be or become an indebtedness of
23    the  Authority  Committee   within   the   purview   of   any
24    constitutional  limitation  or  provision,  and.  it shall be
25    plainly stated on the face of each such bond that it does not
26    constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is  payable
27    solely  from  the  revenues  or  income  as  provided in this
28    Article.
29    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
30        (70 ILCS 260/1-60) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-60)
31        Section 2-60. Sec. 1-60.  Investment in bonds.  The State
32    and, all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns  and,
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 1    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions, and
 2    public bodies, and  any  of  their  public  officers  of  any
 3    thereof;,  all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks
 4    and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and
 5    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
 6    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;,  and  all  executors,
 7    administrators,  guardians,  trustees,  and other fiduciaries
 8    may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other  funds
 9    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
10    pursuant  to under this Article, it being the purpose of this
11    Section to authorize the investment in such  those  bonds  of
12    all  sinking,  insurance,  retirement, compensation, pension,
13    and trust funds, whether owned or controlled  by  private  or
14    public  persons or officers; provided, however, that. nothing
15    contained in this Section  may  be  construed  as  relieving,
16    however,  relieves  any  person  from  any duty of exercising
17    reasonable care in selecting securities for investment.
18    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
19        (70 ILCS 260/1-65) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-65)
20        Section 25-30. Sec. 1-65.  Food and beverage tax. *  *  *
21    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-30) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
23        (70 ILCS 260/1-70) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-70)
24        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
25    of  interest.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions contained in
26    Section 25-35) * * * The members of  the  Board  shall  serve
27    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
28    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
29        No member of the  Board  or  employee  of  the  Authority
30    Committee  shall have any private financial interest, profit,
31    or  benefit  in  any  contract,  work,  or  business  of  the
32    Authority or Committee nor  in  the  sale  or  lease  of  any
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 1    property to or from the Authority Committee.
 2    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 3        (70 ILCS 260/1-75) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-75)
 4        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-75. * * *
 5    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  25-40)  *  *  *
 6    Within 30 days after certification of appointment, and before
 7    entering  upon the duties of office, each member of the Board
 8    Committee shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 9    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
10    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
11        (70 ILCS 260/1-80) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-80)
12        Section 2-85.  Sec.  1-80.   Board  members;  vacancy  in
13    office.    Members  of  the Board Committee shall hold office
14    until their respective successors  have  been  appointed  and
15    qualified.      Any   member  may  resign  from  office;  the
16    resignation takes to take effect when the member's his or her
17    successor has  been  appointed  and  has  qualified.  *  *  *
18    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-45) * * *
19        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
20    abandonment of office, death,  conviction  of  a  felony,  or
21    removal  from  office, a member's office shall become vacant.
22    Each vacancy shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
23    appointment  in  like  manner as in the case of expiration of
24    the term of a member of the Board Committee.
25    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
26        (70 ILCS 260/1-85) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-85)
27        Section 2-90.  Sec.  1-85.   Organization  of  the  Board
28    Committee.    As  soon  as  practicably  possible  after  the
29    appointment of the initial members, the Board Committee shall
30    organize for the transaction of business, select  a  chairman
31    and  a  temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt
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 1    by-laws bylaws and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.
 2    The  initial  chairman  and  his  or  her successors shall be
 3    elected by the Board Committee from time to time for the term
 4    of the chairman's his or her office as a member of the  Board
 5    Committee  or  for the term of 3 years one year, whichever is
 6    shorter.
 7    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 8        (70 ILCS 260/1-90) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-90)
 9        Section 2-97.  Board meetings; public records. Sec. 1-90.
10    Meetings;  ordinances.   Regular  meetings   of   the   Board
11    Committee shall be held at least once in each calendar month,
12    the  time  and  place of such the meetings to be fixed by the
13    Board Committee. * * * (nonstandard provisions  contained  in
14    Section 25-50) * * *
15        All  ordinances,  resolutions,  and  proceedings  of  the
16    Authority  Committee  and  all  documents  and records in its
17    possession shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to  public
18    inspection,  except such those documents and records as shall
19    be kept or  prepared  by  the  Board  Committee  for  use  in
20    negotiations,  actions, or proceedings to which the Authority
21    Committee is a party.
22    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
23        (70 ILCS 260/1-95) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-95)
24        Section 2-100. Sec.  1-95.   Secretary;  treasurer.   The
25    Board  Committee  shall  appoint a secretary and a treasurer,
26    who need not be members  of  the  Board  Committee,  to  hold
27    office  during the pleasure of the Board Committee, and shall
28    fix their duties and compensation.  Before entering upon  the
29    duties  of  their  respective  offices,  they  shall take and
30    subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of  office,   and   the
31    treasurer  shall execute a bond with corporate sureties to be
32    approved by the Board Committee.  The bond shall  be  payable
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 1    to  the  Authority  Committee  in  whatever  penal sum may be
 2    directed  and  shall  be  conditioned   upon   the   faithful
 3    performance  of  the  duties of the office and the payment of
 4    all money received by the treasurer according to law and  the
 5    orders  of  the  Board Committee. The Board Committee may, at
 6    any time, require a new bond from the treasurer  in  a  penal
 7    sum  as  may  then be determined by the Board Committee.  The
 8    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
 9    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure,  or  closing of any
10    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
11    funds if the bank has been approved by the Board Committee as
12    a depositary depository for those funds.  The oaths of office
13    and  the  treasurer's  bond  bonds  shall  be  filed  in  the
14    principal office of the Authority Committee.
15    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
16        (70 ILCS 260/1-100) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-100)
17        Section  2-105.  Sec. 1-100.  Funds.  All funds deposited
18    by the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the  name  of
19    the  Authority  Committee  and shall be withdrawn or paid out
20    only by check or draft upon the bank, signed by the treasurer
21    and countersigned by the chairman of the Board Committee. The
22    Board Committee may designate  any  of  its  members  or  any
23    officer  or  employee of the Authority Committee to affix the
24    signature of the chairman and another to affix the  signature
25    of  the  treasurer  to  any  check  or  draft  for payment of
26    salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation  of
27    not more than $2,500.
28    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
29        (70 ILCS 260/1-105) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-105)
30        Section  2-110.  Sec.  1-105.   Signatures  on  checks or
31    drafts.  In case any officer whose signature appears upon any
32    check or draft issued pursuant to under this  Article  ceases
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 1    to  hold  office  after  attaching  his  or her signature and
 2    before the delivery of the check or draft to the payee,  that
 3    signature  nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all
 4    purposes  with  the  same effect as if the officer person had
 5    remained in office until delivery.
 6    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 7        (70 ILCS 260/1-110) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-110)
 8        Section  2-115.  Sec.  1-110.   General  manager;   other
 9    appointments.   The  Board  Committee  may  appoint a general
10    manager who shall be  a  person  of  recognized  ability  and
11    business  experience,  to  hold office during the pleasure of
12    the  Board  Committee.  The  general   manager   shall   have
13    management  of  the  properties and business of the Authority
14    Committee and of the its employees thereof,  subject  to  the
15    general  control  of  the  Board  Committee, shall direct the
16    enforcement  of  all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules,   and
17    regulations  of  the  Board Committee, and shall perform such
18    other duties as may be prescribed from time to  time  by  the
19    Board Committee.
20        The  Board Committee may appoint a general attorney and a
21    chief engineer and shall provide for the appointment of  such
22    other  officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants,
23    agents, and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall
24    define their duties and require bonds  of  such  of  them  as
25    those that the Board Committee may designate.
26        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
27    and all other officers provided for pursuant  to  under  this
28    Section  shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
29    of office and shall not be members of the Board Committee.
30        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
31    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
32    planners, consultants, agents, and employees shall  be  fixed
33    by the Board Committee.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 2        (70 ILCS 260/1-115) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-115)
 3        Section   2-122.  Sec.  1-115.   Rules  and  regulations;
 4    penalties. The Board shall have the power  to  Committee  may
 5    make  all  rules and regulations that are proper or necessary
 6    to carry into effect the  powers  granted  to  the  Authority
 7    Committee, with such penalties for violation as may be deemed
 8    proper.
 9    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
10        (70 ILCS 260/1-120) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-120)
11        Section 25-55. Sec. 1-120.  Contracts. * * * (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 25-55) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
14        (70 ILCS 260/1-125) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-125)
15        Section 2-130.  Sec. 1-125.  Bids and advertisements. (a)
16    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
17    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
18    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
19    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
20    the advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible
21    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal  office of the Authority
22    Committee. Such advertisements for bids shall state the  time
23    and place for receiving and opening bids and, by reference to
24    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
25    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
26    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
27    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
28    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
29        (b)  All  bids  in  response  to  advertisements shall be
30    sealed and shall be publicly opened by the  Board  Committee,
31    and  all bidders shall be entitled to be present in person or
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 1    by representatives.  Cash  or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 2    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 3    amount to be fixed by the Board Committee before  advertising
 4    for bids, shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.
 5    Bond  for faithful performance of the contract with surety or
 6    sureties satisfactory to the  Board  Committee  and  adequate
 7    insurance  may  be required in reasonable amounts to be fixed
 8    by the Board Committee before advertising for bids.
 9        (c) The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible
10    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
11    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
12    placed on file and open to public inspection.  All bids shall
13    be void if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in response
14    to  an  advertisement  is made or permitted to be made by the
15    Board Committee before the time fixed for opening bids.
16        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
17    compliance. (d)  Any  bidder  who  has  submitted  a  bid  in
18    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding may bring a
19    civil action in the circuit court in of the county  in  which
20    the  metropolitan  area  is located to compel compliance with
21    the provisions of this Article relating to  the  awarding  of
22    contracts by the Board Committee.
23    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
24        (70 ILCS 260/1-130) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-130)
25        Section   2-135.   Sec.   1-130.   Report  and  financial
26    statement.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year as  may
27    be  expedient, the Board Committee shall cause to be prepared
28    and printed a complete  and  detailed  report  and  financial
29    statement   of   its   operations   and  of  its  assets  and
30    liabilities.  A reasonably sufficient  number  of  copies  of
31    such  the report shall be printed for distribution to persons
32    interested upon request, and a copy  thereof  of  the  report
33    shall  be  filed  with  the  county  clerk and the appointing
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 1    officers.
 2    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
 3        (70 ILCS 260/1-135) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-135)
 4        Section 2-145. Sec. 1-135. Antitrust laws.  The Authority
 5    Committee is expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
 6    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act,
 7    and the General  Assembly  intends  that  the  "State  action
 8    exemption"  to  the application of the federal antitrust laws
 9    be fully available to the Authority Committee to  the  extent
10    its  activities  are either (1) (i) expressly or by necessary
11    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois  law
12    or  (2)  (ii)  within traditional areas of local governmental
13    activity.
14    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
15        (70 ILCS 260/1-140) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-140)
16        Section 2-150. Sec. 1-140.  Tax exemption.  All  property
17    of  the  Authority Committee shall be exempt from taxation by
18    the State or any taxing unit therein within the State.
19    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
20        (70 ILCS 260/1-145) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-145)
21        Section 2-30. Sec.  1-145.   Prompt  payment.   Purchases
22    made  under this Article shall be made in compliance with the
23    Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
24    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
25        (70 ILCS 260/1-150) (from Ch. 85, par. 7551-150)
26        Section   25-60.  State   appropriations   for    capital
27    development  prohibited.  Sec.  1-150.   Prohibition.   * * *
28    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 25-60) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 87-230.)
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 1                PART 30. BOWDRE TOWNSHIP CIVIC CENTER
 2        (70 ILCS 305/3-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6351)
 3        Section 30-1.  Short title. Sec. 3-1. * * *  (nonstandard
 4    provisions contained in Section 30-1) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 6        (70 ILCS 305/3-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6352)
 7        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3-2.  As  used In this
 8    Article:,  unless the context otherwise requires:
 9        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-5) *
10    * *
11        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
12    State  of  Illinois,  any  unit of local government or school
13    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
14        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
15    corporation,  foreign  or  domestic  company,  association or
16    joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and   includes   any
17    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
18    thereof.
19        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-5) *
20    * *
21    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
22        (70 ILCS 305/3-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6353)
23        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3-3.  *  *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-10) * * *
25        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
26    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
27    any property of the Authority.
28        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
29    same such seal at its pleasure. * * *(nonstandard  provisions
30    contained in Section 30-10) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/3-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6354)
 2        Section  2-17.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings.
 3    Sec. 3-4.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to  promote,
 4    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
 5    sports  or  cultural  activities  from  time  to  time in the
 6    metropolitan area and in  connection  therewith  to  arrange,
 7    finance   and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,  educational,
 8    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
 9    or construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums,  exposition
10    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
11        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
12    to perform such duties.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/3-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6355)
15        Section 2-21. Rights and powers. Sec. 3-5. The  Authority
16    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
17        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
18    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
19    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and  maintain  fair  or
20    exposition  grounds,  convention or exhibition centers, civic
21    auditoriums,  and office and municipal  buildings,  including
22    sites  and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor located
23    within the metropolitan area.
24        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
25    the objects and purposes of this Article.
26        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
27    and to plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and  finance  fairs,
28    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
29    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
30    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
31    fairs, exhibits, shows and events, whether conducted  by  the
32    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
33        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
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 1    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 2    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 3    auditoriums,  and  to  collect  admission  charges  to fairs,
 4    shows,  exhibits  and  events  sponsored  or  held   by   the
 5    Authority.   The  charges  collected may be made available to
 6    defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority  and  to  pay
 7    the  principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by the
 8    Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/3-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6356)
11        Section  2-25.  Incurring   obligations.   Sec.3-6.   The
12    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
13    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
14    of funds that  which  will  be  available  to  it  when  such
15    obligations become payable.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
17        (70 ILCS 305/3-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6357)
18        Section  2-36.  Acquisition  of  property  from person or
19    governmental agency.  Sec. 3-7.  The Authority shall have the
20    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
21    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
22    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  and  (ii)  to
23    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
24    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
25    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
26    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
27    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
28    grants, loans or appropriations.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/3-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6358)
31        Section 2-40. Federal  money.  Sec.  3-8.  The  Authority
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 1    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 2    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 3    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 4    used for any of the purposes of the Authority,  and  (ii)  to
 5    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 6    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 7    appropriations.
 8    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 9        (70 ILCS 305/3-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6359)
10        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 3-9.  The Authority shall
11    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
12    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
13    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
14    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
15    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
16    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
17    and or against any other insurable risk.
18    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
19        (70 ILCS 305/3-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6360)
20        Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other
21    actions to compel  performance.  Sec.  3-10.   The  Authority
22    shall  have  continuing power to borrow money for the purpose
23    of carrying out and performing its duties and exercising  its
24    powers under this Article.
25        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
26    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
27    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
28    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
29    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
30    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
31    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
32    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
                            -503-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
 2    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 3    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 4    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
 5    received and to be received by the Authority from  any  other
 6    source.   Such  bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature
 7    at such time or times  not  exceeding  40  years  from  their
 8    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
 9    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
10    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
11    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
12    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
13    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
14    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
15    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
16    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
17    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
18    face  thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain
19    such terms and covenants, all  as  may  be  provided  in  the
20    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
21    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
22    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
23    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
24    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining  thereto,  issued  by
25    the  Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other civil
26    actions or and proceedings  to  compel  the  performance  and
27    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
28    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
29    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
30    and  to  compel the Authority and any of its officers, agents
31    or employees to perform any duties required to  be  performed
32    for  the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or interest
33    coupons by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing  their
34    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
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 1    officers,  agents  or  employees  from  taking  any action in
 2    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 3        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 4    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 5    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 6    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
 7    Illinois.
 8        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
 9    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
10    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
11    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
12    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
13    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
14    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
15        (a)  the  cost  of   leasing,   maintaining,   repairing,
16    regulating and operating the facilities; and
17        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
18    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
19    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
20    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
21    secure payment thereof.
22        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
23    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
24    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
25    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
26    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
27    theatrical  or  cultural   expositions,   sport   activities,
28    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
29    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
30    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
31    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
32    created thereby.
33        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
34    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
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 1    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
 2    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
 3    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
 4    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
 5        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 6    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 7    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 8    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
 9    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
10    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
11    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
12    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
13    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
14    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
15    best bidder or bidders therefor.  The  Authority  shall  have
16    the  right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in the
17    manner provided for in the initial  advertisement.   However,
18    if  no  bids  are received such bonds may be sold at not less
19    than par value, without further advertising, within  60  days
20    after  the  bids  are  required  to  be filed pursuant to any
21    advertisement.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
23        (70 ILCS 305/3-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6361)
24        Section 30-12. Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  3-11.
25    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-12)* * *
26    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
27        (70 ILCS 305/3-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6362)
28        Section  30-13.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec.  3-12.  * *
29    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-13)* * *
30    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
31        (70 ILCS 305/3-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6363)
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 1        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
 2    of   interest.   Sec.  3-13.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 3    contained in Section 30-15) * * *  The members of  the  Board
 4    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 5    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 6    duties.
 7        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 8    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 9    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
10    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
11    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
12        (70 ILCS 305/3-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6364)
13        Section  30-20.  Board  members  appointed  Sec. 3-14.* *
14    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-20)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 85-1371.)
16        (70 ILCS 305/3-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6365)
17        Section 30-25. Board members; concurrent  offices.   Sec.
18    3-15.* * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 30-25)
19    * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 85-1371.)
21        (70 ILCS 305/3-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6366)
22        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 3-16.  As
23    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
24    initial members practicable, the Board shall organize for the
25    transaction  of  business,  select a chairman and a temporary
26    secretary  from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws   and
27    regulations  to govern its proceedings.  The initial chairman
28    and his successors shall be elected by the Board from time to
29    time for the term of the chairman's his office as a member of
30    the Board or for the a term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
31    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/3-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6367)
 2        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board  members.  Sec.
 3    3-17.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 4    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 5    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 6        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 7    the transaction of business.  All action of the  Board  shall
 8    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 9    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
10    ordinance or resolution.
11        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
12    the   Authority,   and  all  documents  and  records  in  its
13    possession, shall be  public  records,  and  open  to  public
14    inspection,  except  such  documents  and records as shall be
15    kept or prepared  by  the  Board  for  use  in  negotiations,
16    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-1371.)
18        (70 ILCS 305/3-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6368)
19        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
20    bank or savings and loan association. Sec.  3-18.  The  Board
21    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
22    members of the Board, to hold office during at  the  pleasure
23    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
24    Before entering upon the their  duties  of  their  respective
25    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
26    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
27    corporate sureties to be approved by  the  Board.   The  bond
28    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
29    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
30    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
31    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
32    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
33    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
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 1    Board.   The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to
 2    any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing  of
 3    any  savings  and  loan association or national or State bank
 4    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
 5    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
 6    as a depository for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office
 7    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
 8    office of the Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/3-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6369)
11        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
12    Investment  Act.  Sec.  3-19.   All  funds  deposited  by the
13    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
14    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
15    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
16    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
17    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
18    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
19    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
20    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
21    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
22    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
23        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
24    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
25    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
26    Section  6  of  the  Public  Funds  Investment  Act.  "An Act
27    relating to certain investments of  public  funds  by  public
28    agencies",  approved  July  23,  1943,  as  now  or hereafter
29    amended.
30    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
31        (70 ILCS 305/3-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6370)
32        Section 2-110. Signatures on  checks  or  drafts.    Sec.
                            -509-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    3-20.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 2    check or draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this  Article,  ceases
 3    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
 4    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 5    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
 6    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
 7    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
 8    office until delivery thereof.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/3-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6371)
11        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
12    3-21.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
13    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
14    office during at the pleasure  of  the  Board.   The  general
15    manager  shall  have  management of manage the properties and
16    business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  employees  thereof
17    subject to the general control of the Board, and shall direct
18    the  enforcement  of  all  ordinances, resolutions, rules and
19    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
20    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
21        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
22    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
23    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
24    and employees as may be necessary.  The  Board  shall  define
25    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
26    may designate.
27        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
28    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
29    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
30    office and shall not be members of the Board.
31        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
32    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
33    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
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 1    the Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 3        (70 ILCS 305/3-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6372)
 4        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 5    and penalties. Sec. 3-22.  The Board shall have power to pass
 6    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
 7    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
 8    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
 9    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
10    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
11    circulation published in the  metropolitan  area.    No  such
12    ordinance  imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect until
13    10 days after its publication.
14    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
15        (70 ILCS 305/3-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6373)
16        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
17    lowest  bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 3-23.  All contracts
18    for sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or  for
19    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
20    of the Authority for a term of more than one year,  shall  be
21    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
22    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
23    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
24    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
25    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids,  except:  (1)
26    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
27    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
28    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
29    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
30    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
31    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
32    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
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 1    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
 2    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 3    telephone or telegraph are required.
 4        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 5    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 6    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
 7    insure the best interests of the public.
 8        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 9    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
10    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
11    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
12    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
13    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
14    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
15    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
16    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
17    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
18    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
19    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
20    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
21    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
22    inspection.
23        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
24    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
25    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
26    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
27    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
28    materials, supplies or equipment.
29        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
30    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
31    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
32    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
33    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
34    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
                            -512-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    received pursuant to advertisement.
 2        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 3    effect the provisions of this Section.
 4    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 5        (70 ILCS 305/3-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6374)
 6        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  3-24.
 7    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
 8    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
 9    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
10    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
11    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
12    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
13    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
14    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
15    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
16    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
17    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
18    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
19    free and open competitive bidding.
20        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
21    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
22    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
23    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
24    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
25    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
26    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
27    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
28    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
29    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
30    before advertising for bids.
31        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
32    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
33    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
                            -513-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
 2    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 3    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 4    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 5    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 6        (70 ILCS 305/3-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6375)
 7        Section  30-30.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
 8    3-25. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
 9    30-30) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
11        (70 ILCS 305/3-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6376)
12        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 3-26.  All property of
13    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
14    any taxing unit therein.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
16        (70 ILCS 305/3-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6377)
17        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 3-27.  The  Authority
18    is  expressly  made  the  beneficiary  of  the  provisions of
19    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
20    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
21    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
22    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
23    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
24    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
25    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
26    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
27    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
28    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
29    Article or other Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional
30    areas of local governmental activity.
31    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/3-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6378)
 2        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 3-28.  The
 3    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
 4    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 5    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/3-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6379)
 8        Section  2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 3-29.  Purchases made
 9    under pursuant to this Article shall be  made  in  compliance
10    with  the  "Local  Government  Prompt Payment Act", as now or
11    hereafter amended.
12    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
13           PART 35. BROWNSTOWN PARK DISTRICT CIVIC CENTER
14        (70 ILCS 220/5-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 4901)
15        Section 2-3.  Purpose. Sec. 5-1.   The  purpose  of  this
16    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
17    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
18    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
19    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/5-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 4902)
22        Section  35-1.  Short title. Sec. 5-2. * * * (nonstandard
23    provisions contained in Section 35-1) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/5-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 4903)
26        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 5-3.  When used  In  this
27    Article Act:
28        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 35-5)
29    * * *
30        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
                            -515-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
 2    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
 3    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 4        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
 5    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
 6    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
 7    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 8        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  35-5)
 9    * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/5-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 4904)
12        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 5-4. * * *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 35-10) * * *
14        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
15    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
16    property of the Authority.
17        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
18    the same at pleasure. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
19    in Section 35-10) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/5-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 4905)
22        Section   2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
23    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 5-5.  It shall  be  the
24    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
25    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
26    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
27    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
28    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
29    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
30    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
31    such purposes.
32        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
                            -516-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
 2    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
 3    Authority.
 4        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
 5    to perform such duties.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/5-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 4906)
 8        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 9    domain.  Sec.  5-6.    The Authority shall have the following
10    rights and powers duties:
11        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
12    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
13    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
14    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
15    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
16    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
17        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
18    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
19    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
20    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
21    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
22    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
23    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
24        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
25    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
26    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
27    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
28    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
29        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
30    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
31    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
32    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
33    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
                            -517-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
 2    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
 3    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
 4        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 5    the objects and purposes of this Article.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/5-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 4907)
 8        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  5-7.   The
 9    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
10    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
11    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
12    obligations become payable.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/5-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 4908)
15        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
16    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 5-8.  The Authority shall have
17    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
18    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
19    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
20    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
21    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
22    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
23    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
24    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
25    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
26    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
27    grants, loans or appropriations.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/5-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 4909)
30        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  5-9.   The  Authority
31    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
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 1    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 2    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 3    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 4    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 5    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 6    appropriations.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/5-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 4910)
 9        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 5-10.  The Authority shall
10    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
11    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
12    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
13    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
14    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
15    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
16    and against or any other insurable risk.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/5-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 4911)
19        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
20    performance. Sec. 5-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
21    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
22    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
23    Article Act.
24        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
25    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
26    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
27    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
28    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
29    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
30    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
31    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
32    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
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 1    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 2    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 3    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
 4    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
 5    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
 6    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
 7    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
 8    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
 9    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
10    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
11    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
12    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
13    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
14    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
15    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
16    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
17    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
18    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
19    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
20    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
21    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
22    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
23    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
24    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
25    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
26    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
27    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
28    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
29    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
30    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
31    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
32    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
33    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
34    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
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 1    covenant.
 2        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 3    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
 4    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 5    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
 6        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 7    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 8    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 9    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
10    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
11    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
12    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
13        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
14    operating the said facilities; and
15        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
16    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
17    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
18    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
19    secure payment thereof.
20        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
21    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
22    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
23    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
24    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
25    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
26    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
27    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
28    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
29    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
30    Authority shall be created thereby.
31        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
32    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
33    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
34    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
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 1    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
 2    instituted.
 3        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 4    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 5    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 6    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
 7    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
 8    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
 9    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
10    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
11    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
12    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
13    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
14    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
15    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
16    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
17    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
18    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
19    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/5-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 4912)
22        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  5-12.
23    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
24    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
25    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
26    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
27    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
28    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
29    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
30    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
31    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
32    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
33    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/5-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 4913)
 2        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 5-13.  The State
 3    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
 4    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 5    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
 6    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
 7    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
 8    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
 9    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
10    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
11    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
12    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
13    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
14    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
15    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
16    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
17    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
18    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
19    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
20    selecting securities for investment.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/5-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 4914)
23        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
24    of  interest.  Sec.  5-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
25    contained in Section 35-15) * * * The members  of  the  Board
26    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
27    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
28    duties.
29        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
30    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
31    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
32    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
33    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -523-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/5-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 4915)
 2        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  5-15. * * *
 3    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  35-20)  *  *  *
 4    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 5    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 6    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 7    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/5-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 4916)
10        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
11    5-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
12    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
13    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
14    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
15    appointed and has qualified. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
16    contained in Section 35-25) * * *
17        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
18    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
19    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
20    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
21    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
22    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/5-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 4917)
25        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 5-17.   As
26    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
27    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
28    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
29    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
30    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
31    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
32    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
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 1    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/5-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 4918)
 4        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
 5    5-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 6    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 7    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 8        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 9    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
10    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
11    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
12    ordinance or resolution.
13        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
14    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
15    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
16    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
17    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
18    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/5-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 4919)
21        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  5-19.  The
22    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
23    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
24    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
25    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
26    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
27    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
28    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
29    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
30    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
31    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
32    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
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 1    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
 2    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
 3    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
 4    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
 5    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
 6    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
 7    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
 8    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
 9    of the Authority.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/5-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 4920)
12        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 5-20.  All funds deposited by
13    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
14    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
15    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
16    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
17    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
18    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
19    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
20    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
21    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/5-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 4921)
24        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
25    5-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
26    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
27    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
28    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
29    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
30    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
31    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
32    office until delivery.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/5-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 4922)
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 4    5-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 5    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 6    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
 7    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 8    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 9    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
10    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
11    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
12    time to time by the Board.
13        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
14    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
15    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
16    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
17    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
18    may designate.
19        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
20    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
21    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
22    office and shall not be members of the Board.
23        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
24    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
25    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
26    the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/5-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 4923)
29        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
30    5-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
31    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
32    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
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 1    be deemed proper.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/5-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 4924)
 4        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 5    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 5-24.  All
 6    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 7    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 8    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 9    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
10    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
11    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
12    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
13    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
14    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
15    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
16    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
17    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
18    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
19    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
20    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
21    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
22    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
23    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
24        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
25    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
26    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
27    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
28    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
29    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
30    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
31        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
32    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
33    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
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 1    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
 2    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
 3    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
 4    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
 5    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 6    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
 7    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 8    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
 9    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
10    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
11    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
12        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
13    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
14    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
15    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
16    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
17    materials, supplies or equipment.
18        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
19    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
20    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
21    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
22    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
23    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
24    received pursuant to advertisement.
25        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
26    effect the provisions of this Section.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/5-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 4925)
29        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   5-25.
30    Advertisements  Advertisement  for bids shall be published at
31    least twice in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
32    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
33    be at least 10 calendar days before the  time  for  receiving
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 1    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
 2    accessible  bulletin  boards  in  the principal office of the
 3    Authority.  Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and
 4    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
 5    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
 6    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
 7    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
 8    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
 9    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
10        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
11    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
12    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
13    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
14    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
15    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
16    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
17    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
18    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
19    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
20    before advertising for bids.
21        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
22    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
23    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
24    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
25    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
26    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
27    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
28        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 35-30)
29    * * *
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/5-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 4926)
32        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
33    5-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
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 1    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 2    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
 3    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
 4    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 5    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
 6    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 7    appointing officers.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/5-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 4927)
10        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 5-27.  The
11    Authority Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act  shall
12    receive  financial  support  from  the  State  in the amounts
13    provided for in Section 4 of the  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
14    Support Act.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/5-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 4928)
17        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 5-28.  The Authority
18    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
19    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
20    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
21    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
22    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
23    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
24    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
25    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
26    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
27    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
28    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
29    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
30    areas of local governmental activity.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/5-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 4929)
 2        Section 2-150.  Tax exemptions. Sec. 5-29.  All  property
 3    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
 4    or any taxing unit therein.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6                  PART 40. CARBONDALE CIVIC CENTER
 7        (70 ILCS 325/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-1)
 8        Section 2-3.  Purpose. Sec. 2-1.   The  purpose  of  this
 9    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
10    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
11    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
12    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-2)
15        Section 40-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2.  * * * (nonstandard
16    provisions contained in Section 40-1) * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-3)
19        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 2-3.  When used In this
20    Article:
21        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  40-5)
22    * * *
23        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
24    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
25    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
26    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
27        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
28    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
29    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
30    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
31        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 40-5)
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 1    * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-4)
 4        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal. Sec.  2-4.  *  *  *
 5    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 40-10) * * *
 6        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 7    name, but execution shall not in any case issue  against  any
 8    property of the Authority.
 9        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
10    the same at its pleasure.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
11    contained in Section 40-10) * * *
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-5)
14        Section   2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
15    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 2-5.  It shall  be  the
16    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
17    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
18    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
19    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
20    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
21    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
22    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
23    such purposes.
24        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
25    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
26    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
27    Authority.
28        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
29    to perform such duties.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-6)
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 1        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 2    domain.  Sec.  2-6.    The Authority shall have the following
 3    rights and powers duties:
 4        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 5    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
 6    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 7    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
 8    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
 9    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
10        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
11    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
12    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
13    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
14    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
15    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
16    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
17        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
18    sites for such grounds, centers,  buildings  and  auditoriums
19    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
20    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
21    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
22        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
23    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
24    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
25    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
26    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
27    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
28    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
29    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
30        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
31    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
33        (70 ILCS 325/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-7)
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 1        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.   The
 2    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 3    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 4    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 5    obligations become payable.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-8)
 8        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 9    State, or local agency. Sec. 2-8.  The Authority  shall  have
10    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
11    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
12    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
13    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
14    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
15    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
16    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
17    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
18    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
19    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
20    grants, loans or appropriations.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-9)
23        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec. 2-9.  The Authority
24    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
25    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
26    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
27    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
28    enter into any  agreement  with  the  Federal  government  in
29    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
30    appropriations.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-10)
 2        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
 3    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 4    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 5    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 6    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 7    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 8    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 9    and against or any other insurable risk.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 325/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-11)
12        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
13    performance.  Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
14    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
15    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
16    Article Act.
17        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
18    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
19    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
20    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
21    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
22    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
23    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
24    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
25    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
26    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
27    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
28    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
29    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
30    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
31    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
32    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
33    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, as
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 1    now or hereafter amended, may be in such form, may carry such
 2    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
 3    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
 4    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
 5    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
 6    executed in such manner,  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
 7    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
 8    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
 9    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
10    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
11    holder   or   holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
12    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
13    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
14    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
15    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
16    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
17    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or  and any of its officers,
18    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
19    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
20    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
21    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
22    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
23    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
24        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
25    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
26    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
27    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
28    hereafter amended.
29        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
30    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
31    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
32    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
33    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
34    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
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 1    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 2        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 3    operating the said facilities; and
 4        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 5    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 6    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 7    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 8    secure payment thereof.
 9        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
10    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
11    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
12    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
13    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
14    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
15    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
16    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
17    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
18    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
19    shall be created thereby.
20        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
21    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
22    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
23    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
24    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
25    instituted.
26        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
27    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
28    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
29    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
30    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
31    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
32    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
33    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
34    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
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 1    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 2    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 3    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 4    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 5    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 6    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 7    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 8    any advertisement.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-12)
11        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 2-12.
12    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
13    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
14    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
15    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
16    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
17    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
18    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
19    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
20    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
21    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-13)
24        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-13.  The State
25    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
26    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
27    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
28    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
29    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
30    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
31    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
32    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
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 1    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
 2    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 3    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
 4    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 5    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 6    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 7    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 8    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 9    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
10    selecting securities for investment.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-14)
13        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
14    of interest.  Sec.  2-14.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
15    contained  in  Section 40-15) * * *  The members of the Board
16    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
17    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
18    duties.
19        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
20    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
21    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
22    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-15)
25        Section 2-80.  Board members' oath. Sec.  2-15.   *  *  *
26    (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section 40-20) * * *
27    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
28    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
29    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
30    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-16)
 2        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  vacancy  in office. Sec.
 3    2-16.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
 4    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 5    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 6    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 7    appointed  and  has qualified.  * * * (nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section 40-25) * * *
 9        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
10    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
11    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
12    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
13    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
14    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-17)
17        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-17.  As
18    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
19    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
20    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
21    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
22    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
23    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
24    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
25    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-18)
28        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
29    2-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
30    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
31    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
32        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
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 1    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
 2    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
 3    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
 4    ordinance or resolution.
 5        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
 6    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
 7    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
 8    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 9    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
10    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-19)
13        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-19.   The
14    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
15    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
16    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
17    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
18    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
19    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
20    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
21    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
22    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
23    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
24    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
25    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
26    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
27    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
28    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
29    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
30    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
31    depositary  depository  for  those these funds.  The oaths of
32    office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed  in  the
33    principal office of the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-20)
 3        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-20.  All funds deposited by
 4    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
 5    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 6    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 7    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
 8    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 9    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
10    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
11    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
12    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-21)
15        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
16    2-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
17    check or draft issued pursuant to  this  Article  Act  ceases
18    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
19    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
20    check or draft thereof to  the  payee,  that  his  signature,
21    nevertheless,  shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes
22    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
23    office until delivery.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-22)
26        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
27    2-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
28    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
29    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
30    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
31    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
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 1    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
 2    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
 3    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 4    time to time by the Board.
 5        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
 6    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
 7    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 8    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
 9    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
10    may designate.
11        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
12    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
13    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
14    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
15        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
16    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
17    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
18    the Board.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-23)
21        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
22    2-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
23    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
24    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
25    be deemed proper.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-24)
28        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
29    lowest  bidder  by a vote of 5 Board members. Sec. 2-24.  All
30    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
31    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
32    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
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 1    shall  be  awarded  to  the  highest responsible bidder after
 2    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 3    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
 4    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 5    the  lowest  responsible  bidder  after advertising for bids,
 6    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 7    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 8    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 9    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
10    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
11    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
12    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
13    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
14    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
15    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
16        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
17    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
18    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
19    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
20    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
21    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
22    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
23        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
24    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
25    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
26    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
27    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
28    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
29    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
30    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
31    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
32    least 5 members of the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
33    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
34    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
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 1    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
 2    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
 3    open to public inspection.
 4        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 5    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 6    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 7    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 8    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 9    materials, supplies or equipment.
10        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
11    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
12    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
13    advertisement, shall be received, the Board may   award  such
14    contract  without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
15    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
16    received pursuant to advertisement.
17        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
18    effect the provisions of this Section.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-25)
21        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  2-25.
22    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
23    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
24    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
25    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
26    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
27    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
28    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
29    receiving  and opening of bids and, by reference to plans and
30    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
31    by  reference to plans and specifications on file at the time
32    of the first publication, or  in  the  advertisement  itself,
33    shall  describe  the  character  of  the proposed contract in
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 1    sufficient detail to  fully  advise  prospective  bidders  of
 2    their   obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and  open
 3    competitive bidding.
 4        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 5    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 6    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 7    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 8    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 9    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
12    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
13    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
18    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
19    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
20    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 40-30)
23    * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-26)
26        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
27    2-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
28    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
29    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
30    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
31    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
32    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
33    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
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 1    appointing officers.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-27)
 4        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-27.   The
 5    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4  of  the  Metropolitan  Civic Center Support Act, as now or
 8    hereafter amended.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-28)
11        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
12    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
13    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
14    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
15    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
16    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
17    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
18    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
19    the   General   Assembly   intends  that  the  "State  action
20    exemption" to the application of the federal  antitrust  laws
21    be  fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent its
22    activities  are  either  (1)  expressly   or   by   necessary
23    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
24    or   (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local  governmental
25    activity.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-29)
28        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 2-29.   All  property
29    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
30    or any taxing unit therein.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/2-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7002-30)
 2        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 2-30.  Purchases made
 3    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 4    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6             PART 45. CAVE IN ROCK TOWNSHIP CIVIC CENTER
 7        (70 ILCS 240/1001) (from Ch. 85, par. 7301)
 8        Section   45-1.   Sec.   1001.    Short  title.   *  *  *
 9    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 45-1) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 240/1002) (from Ch. 85, par. 7302)
12        Section 2-3. Sec. 1002.  Purpose.  The  purpose  of  this
13    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
14    enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail themselves of
15    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
16    the entire State of Illinois.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18        (70 ILCS 240/1003) (from Ch. 85, par. 7303)
19        Section 2-5. Sec. 1003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
20        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  45-5)
21    * * *
22        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
23    State, and any unit of local government or  school  district,
24    governmental body and any agency or instrumentality, together
25    with any of their agencies or instrumentalities, corporate or
26    otherwise thereof.
27        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
28    domestic or foreign  corporation,  company,  association,  or
29    joint  stock  association;  and includes any trustee of their
30    trustees, receiver receivers, assignee assignees, or personal
31    representative thereof representatives.
                            -549-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  45-5)
 2    * * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 4        (70 ILCS 240/1004) (from Ch. 85, par. 7304)
 5        Section   2-10.  Lawsuits;   common   seal.   Sec.  1004.
 6    Creation  of  Authority.  *  *  *   (nonstandard   provisions
 7    contained in Section 45-10) * * *
 8        (a)  (b)  The  Authority  may  sue  and  be  sued  in its
 9    corporate name, but execution shall not  in  any  case  issue
10    against any property of the Authority.
11        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
12    the same seal at its pleasure. * * * (nonstandard  provisions
13    contained in Section 45-10) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 240/1005) (from Ch. 85, par. 7305)
16        Section    2-15.    Sec.   1005.    Duties;   auditorium,
17    recreational, and other buildings; lease of space.  It  shall
18    be  the  duty of the Authority to shall promote, operate, and
19    maintain expositions, conventions,  and  theatrical,  sports,
20    and cultural activities from time to time in the metropolitan
21    area  and.  in  connection  therewith to with its duties, the
22    Authority shall arrange, finance,  and  maintain  industrial,
23    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,  trade,  and
24    scientific  exhibits  and  to  shall  construct,  equip,  and
25    maintain auditorium,  exposition,  recreational,  and  office
26    buildings for such those purposes.
27        The  provision  of  Providing  office space for lease and
28    rental  and  the  lease  of  leasing  air  space   over   and
29    appurtenant  to  such those structures shall be deemed an are
30    integral function functions of the Authority.
31        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
32    to perform such its duties.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 2        (70 ILCS 240/1006) (from Ch. 85, par. 7306)
 3        Section  45-12.  Sec.  1006.   Powers. * * * (nonstandard
 4    provisions contained in Section 45-12) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 6        (70 ILCS 240/1007) (from Ch. 85, par. 7307)
 7        Section 2-25. Sec.  1007.   Incurring  obligations.   The
 8    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
 9    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
10    of funds that  will  be  available  to  it  when  such  those
11    obligations become payable.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
13        (70 ILCS 240/1008) (from Ch. 85, par. 7308)
14        Section  2-35.  Sec.  1008.  Acquisition of property from
15    person,;  State, or local agency money. The  Authority  shall
16    have  has  the  power  (i) to acquire and accept by purchase,
17    lease, gift, or otherwise any property or rights  useful  for
18    the Authority's purposes from any person or persons, from any
19    municipal  corporation, body politic, or agency of the State,
20    or from the State itself, useful for its  purposes,  (ii)  to
21    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants, loans, or
22    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
23    instrumentality  thereof  of  the State to be used for any of
24    the purposes of the Authority, and (iii) to  enter  into  any
25    agreement  with  the  State  of  Illinois in relation to such
26    those grants, matching grants, loans, or appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 240/1009) (from Ch. 85, par. 7309)
29        Section 2-40. Sec. 1009.  Federal money.   The  Authority
30    shall  have has the power (i) to apply for and accept grants,
                            -551-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    matching grants, loans, or appropriations  from  the  federal
 2    government  or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof of the
 3    federal government to be used for any of the purposes of  the
 4    Authority  and  (ii)  to  enter  into  any agreement with the
 5    federal government in relation to such those grants, matching
 6    grants, loans, or appropriations.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 240/1010) (from Ch. 85, par. 7310)
 9        Section 2-45. Sec. 1010.  Insurance.  The Authority shall
10    have has the power to procure and enter  into  contracts  for
11    any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to
12    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
13    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
14    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
15    performance of the  duties  of  the  his  or  her  office  or
16    employment, and against any other insurable risk.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18        (70 ILCS 240/1011) (from Ch. 85, par. 7311)
19        Section 2-50. Sec. 1011.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits
20    to  compel  performance.  (a)  The  Authority  shall have has
21    continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of  carrying
22    out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under
23    this Article.
24        (b)  For  the purpose of evidencing the obligation of the
25    Authority to repay any money so borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
26    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
27    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
28    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
29    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
30    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
31    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
32    thereof of the bonds.  All such The bonds  shall  be  payable
                            -552-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    solely  from  the  revenues  or income to be derived from the
 2    fairs, expositions, exhibitions,  rentals  and,  leases,  and
 3    other  authorized  activities operated by it, and from funds,
 4    if any, received and to be received by the Authority from any
 5    other source. Such The bonds (i) may  bear  such  a  date  or
 6    dates,  (ii) may mature at such a time or times not exceeding
 7    40 years from their respective dates, (iii) may bear interest
 8    at such a rate  or  rates  not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate
 9    permitted  by the Bond Authorization Act, (iv) may be in such
10    a form, (v) may carry such registration privileges, (vi)  may
11    be  executed in such a manner, (vii) may be payable at such a
12    place or places, (viii) may be made subject to redemption  in
13    such a manner and upon such terms, with or without premium as
14    is  stated  on  the  face  thereof  of the bonds, (ix) may be
15    executed in such a manner, and (x) may contain such terms and
16    covenants, all as may  be  provided  in  said  the  ordinance
17    authorizing  the  issuance of the bonds.  In case any officer
18    whose signature appears on any bond ceases  (after  attaching
19    his  signature)  to  hold  office  after attaching his or her
20    signature, his that signature shall nevertheless be valid and
21    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
22    bonds or bond interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by
23    the Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity
24    (i) to compel the performance and observance by the Authority
25    or  any of its officers, agents, or employees of any contract
26    or covenant made by the Authority with the  holders  of  such
27    those bonds or interest coupons, (ii) to compel the Authority
28    or  any  of its officers, agents, or employees to perform any
29    duties required to  be  performed  for  the  benefit  of  the
30    holders of any such of those bonds or interest coupons by the
31    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
32    (iii) to enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its  officers,
33    agents,  or employees from taking any action in conflict with
34    any such the contract or covenant.
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 1        (c)  Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds
 2    bond and in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face
 3    thereof  of the bond that it is non-negotiable nonnegotiable,
 4    all such bonds shall  be  negotiable  instruments  under  the
 5    Uniform Commercial Code.
 6        (d)  From  and  after the issuance of any bonds as herein
 7    provided in  this  Section  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
 8    corporate  authorities  of  the  Authority  Board  to fix and
 9    establish rates, charges, rents, and  fees  for  the  use  of
10    facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or
11    improved  with  the  proceeds of the sale of said those bonds
12    that are sufficient at all times, with other revenues of  the
13    Authority, to pay:
14        (a)  (i)  the cost of maintaining, repairing, regulating,
15    and operating the said those facilities; and
16        (b) (ii)  the bonds and interest thereon principal of and
17    interest on the bonds as  they  shall  become  due,  and  all
18    sinking  fund requirements and other requirements provided by
19    the ordinance authorizing the issuance of  the  bonds  or  as
20    provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to secure payment
21    thereof of the bonds.
22        (e)  To secure the payment of any or all  of  such  bonds
23    and  for  the  purpose  of  setting  forth  the covenants and
24    undertakings of the Authority in connection with the issuance
25    thereof of the bonds and the issuance of any additional bonds
26    payable from such the revenue income to be derived  from  the
27    fairs,  recreational,  theatrical,  and cultural expositions,
28    sports activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space
29    leases and rentals, and  from  other  revenue,  if  any,  the
30    Authority  may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust  agreement or
31    agreements; provided that, but  no  lien  upon  any  physical
32    property of the Authority shall be created thereby by a trust
33    agreement.
34        (f)  A  remedy for any breach or default by the Authority
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 1    of the terms of any such a trust agreement by  the  Authority
 2    may  be  by  mandamus  proceedings  in any court of competent
 3    jurisdiction to compel performance and compliance  therewith,
 4    but  the  trust  agreement  may prescribe by whom or on whose
 5    behalf such the action may be instituted.
 6        (g)  Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)
 7    are sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof of
 8    that  issue,  shall  be  offered  for  sale  as  a unit after
 9    advertising for bids at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of
10    general circulation published in the metropolitan  area,  the
11    last  publication  to  be  at  least  10 days before bids are
12    required to be filed.  Copies of such the  advertisement  may
13    be published in any newspaper or financial publication in the
14    United  States.   All bids shall be sealed, filed, and opened
15    as provided by ordinance, and the bonds shall be  awarded  to
16    the  highest  and  best  bidder  or  bidders  therefor.   The
17    Authority  shall  have  the  right  to reject all bids and to
18    readvertise for bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the
19    initial  advertisement.  However,  if  no  bids are received,
20    however, such the bonds may be sold  at  not  less  than  par
21    value,  without further advertising, within 60 days after the
22    bids  are  required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  under   any
23    advertisement.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
25        (70 ILCS 240/1012) (from Ch. 85, par. 7312)
26        Section  2-55. Sec. 1012.  Limitation on Bonds; nature of
27    indebtedness.  Under no circumstances shall any bonds  issued
28    by  the  Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation
29    of the State of Illinois or of any political  subdivision  of
30    or  municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond or
31    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
32    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
33    provision,  and.  it  shall  be plainly stated on the face of
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 1    each  such  bond  that  it  does  not  constitute   such   an
 2    indebtedness  or  obligation  but  is payable solely from the
 3    revenues or income as provided in this Article.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 240/1013) (from Ch. 85, par. 7313)
 6        Section 2-60. Sec. 1013.  Investment in bonds.  The State
 7    and, all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns  and,
 8    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions, and
 9    public bodies, and  any  of  their  public  officers  of  any
10    thereof;,  all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks
11    and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and
12    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
13    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;,  and  all  executors,
14    administrators,  guardians,  trustees,  and other fiduciaries
15    may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other  funds
16    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
17    pursuant  to under this Article, it being the purpose of this
18    Section to authorize the investment in such  those  bonds  of
19    all  sinking,  insurance,  retirement, compensation, pension,
20    and trust funds, whether owned or controlled  by  private  or
21    public  persons  or officers; provided, however, that nothing
22    contained in this Section  may  be  construed  as  relieving,
23    however,  relieves  any  person  from  any duty of exercising
24    reasonable care in selecting securities for investment.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 240/1014) (from Ch. 85, par. 7314)
27        Section 2-75. Sec. 1014.  Creation of the Board  members;
28    financial  matters;  conflict of interest. * * * (nonstandard
29    provisions contained in Section 45-15) * * * The  members  of
30    the  Board  shall  serve  without  compensation, but shall be
31    reimbursed for  actual  expenses  incurred  by  them  in  the
32    performance of their duties.
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 1        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 2    have  any  private  financial interest, profit, or benefit in
 3    any contract, work, or business of the Authority  or  nor  in
 4    the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 6        (70 ILCS 240/1015) (from Ch. 85, par. 7315)
 7        Section  2-80.  Sec. 1015.  Members of the Board members'
 8    oath. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
 9    45-20)   *   *  *  Within  30  days  after  certification  of
10    appointment, and before entering upon the duties  of  office,
11    each  member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe the
12    constitutional oath of office and file it in  the  office  of
13    the Secretary of State.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 240/1016) (from Ch. 85, par. 7316)
16        Section  2-85.  Sec.  1016.  Board  members;  vacancy  in
17    office.    Members of the Board shall hold office until their
18    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
19    member may resign from office; the resignation takes to  take
20    effect  when  the  member's  his  or  her  successor has been
21    appointed and has qualified.  * * *  (nonstandard  provisions
22    contained in Section 45-25) * * *
23        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
24    abandonment of office, death,  conviction  of  a  felony,  or
25    removal  from  office, a member's office shall become vacant.
26    Each vacancy shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
27    appointment  in  like  manner as in the case of expiration of
28    the term of a member of the Board.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
30        (70 ILCS 240/1017) (from Ch. 85, par. 7317)
31        Section 2-90. Sec. 1017.  Organization of the Board.   As
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 1    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
 2    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 3    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 4    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
 5    govern  its proceedings.  The initial chairman and his or her
 6    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
 7    for  the term of the chairman's his or her office as a member
 8    of the Board or  for  the  term  of  3  years,  whichever  is
 9    shorter.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 240/1018) (from Ch. 85, par. 7318)
12        Section  2-96.  Sec.  1018.   Meetings; action by 4 Board
13    members ordinances.  Regular meetings of the Board  shall  be
14    held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place
15    of such the meetings to be fixed by the Board.
16        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
17    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
18    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
19    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
20    ordinance or resolution.
21        All  ordinances,  resolutions,  and  proceedings  of  the
22    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
23    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
24    except such those documents and records as shall be  kept  or
25    prepared  by  the  Board for use in negotiations, actions, or
26    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 240/1019) (from Ch. 85, par. 7319)
29        Section 2-100. Sec.  1019.   Secretary;  treasurer.   The
30    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
31    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
32    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
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 1    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
 2    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
 3    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
 4    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
 5    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
 6    directed   and   shall   be  conditioned  upon  the  faithful
 7    performance of the duties of the office and  the  payment  of
 8    all  money received by the treasurer according to law and the
 9    orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,  require  a
10    new  bond  from  the  treasurer in a penal sum as may then be
11    determined by the Board.   The  obligation  of  the  sureties
12    shall  not  extend  to  any loss sustained by the insolvency,
13    failure, or closing of any national or state bank wherein the
14    treasurer has deposited funds if the bank has  been  approved
15    by the Board as a depositary depository for those funds.  The
16    oaths of office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed
17    in the principal office of the Authority.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
19        (70 ILCS 240/1020) (from Ch. 85, par. 7320)
20        Section 2-105. Sec. 1020.  Funds.  All funds deposited by
21    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
22    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
23    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
24    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
25    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
26    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
27    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
28    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
29    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
31        (70 ILCS 240/1021) (from Ch. 85, par. 7321)
32        Section  2-110.  Sec.  1021.   Signatures  on  checks  or
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 1    drafts.  In case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 2    check or draft issued pursuant to under this  Article  ceases
 3    to  hold  office  after  attaching  his  or her signature and
 4    before the delivery of the check or draft to the payee,  that
 5    signature  nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all
 6    purposes with the same effect as if the  officer  person  had
 7    remained in office until delivery.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 9        (70 ILCS 240/1022) (from Ch. 85, par. 7322)
10        Section   2-115.   Sec.  1022.   General  manager;  other
11    appointments.  The Board may appoint a  general  manager  who
12    shall   be  a  person  of  recognized  ability  and  business
13    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
14    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
15    and business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  its  employees
16    thereof,  subject  to the general control of the Board, shall
17    direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules,
18    and regulations of the Board, and shall  perform  such  other
19    duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
20        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
21    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
22    officers,   attorneys,   engineers,   planners,  consultants,
23    agents, and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall
24    define their duties and require bonds  of  such  of  them  as
25    those that the Board may designate.
26        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
27    and all other officers provided for pursuant  to  under  this
28    Section  shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
29    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
30        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
31    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
32    planners, consultants, agents, and employees shall  be  fixed
33    by the Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 2        (70 ILCS 240/1023) (from Ch. 85, par. 7323)
 3        Section   2-122.   Sec.  1023.   Rules  and  regulations;
 4    penalties. The Board shall have power to may make  all  rules
 5    and  regulations  that  are proper or necessary to carry into
 6    effect  the  powers  granted  to  the  Authority,  with  such
 7    penalties for violation as may be deemed proper.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 9        (70 ILCS 240/1024) (from Ch. 85, par. 7324)
10        Section 2-126. Sec. 1024.  Contracts; award to other than
11    highest or lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members. (a)  All
12    contracts  for  the  sale  of property of the a value of more
13    than $2,500 or for a concession  in  or  lease  of  property,
14    including  air  rights,  of  the Authority for a term of more
15    than one year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible
16    bidder,   after   advertising  for  bids.   All  construction
17    contracts and contracts for supplies,  materials,  equipment,
18    and  services,  when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500,
19    shall  be  let  to  the  lowest  responsible  bidder,   after
20    advertising  for  bids,  excepting (1) except (i) when repair
21    parts, accessories, equipment, or services are  required  for
22    equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;
23    (2),  (ii)  when  the nature of the services required is such
24    that competitive bidding is not in the best interest  of  the
25    public,  including,  without  limiting  the generality of the
26    foregoing,   limitation   the   services   of    accountants,
27    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
28    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
29    skill;, and (3) (iii) when services  such  as  water,  light,
30    heat, power, telephone, or telegraph are required.
31        (b)  All  contracts  involving  less than $2,500 shall be
32    let by competitive bidding to the lowest  responsible  bidder
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 1    whenever  possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated
 2    to  ensure  insure  the  best  interests   of   the   public.
 3    Competitive  bidding  is  not  required for the lease of real
 4    estate or buildings owned or  controlled  by  the  Authority.
 5    The  Board  is empowered to offer such those leases upon such
 6    terms as it deems advisable.
 7        (c)  In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the
 8    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
 9    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
10    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
11    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
12    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
13    other than the highest bidder (in case of  sale,  concession,
14    or  lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case of purchase or
15    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
16    least  4  members of the Board, and unless such the action is
17    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
18    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
19    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
20    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
21    open to public inspection.
22        (d)  Members of the Board, officers and employees of  the
23    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
24    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
25    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
26    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
27    materials, supplies, or equipment.
28        (e)  The Board shall have the right to  reject  all  bids
29    and to readvertise for bids.  If after any such advertisement
30    no  responsible and satisfactory bid, within the terms of the
31    advertisement, shall be is received, the Board may award such
32    the contract, without competitive bidding, provided  that  it
33    shall  not be if the contract is not less advantageous to the
34    Authority than any valid bid received pursuant in response to
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 1    advertisement.
 2        (f)  The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry
 3    into effect the provisions of this Section.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 240/1025) (from Ch. 85, par. 7325)
 6        Section 2-130. Sec. 1025.  Bids and  advertisements.  (a)
 7    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
 8    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
 9    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
10    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
11    the advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible
12    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
13    Such advertisements for bids shall state the time  and  place
14    for receiving and opening bids and, by reference to plans and
15    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
16    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
17    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
18    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
19    free and open competitive bidding.
20        (b)  All  bids  in  response  to  advertisements shall be
21    sealed and shall be publicly opened by  the  Board,  and  all
22    bidders  shall  be  entitled  to  be  present in person or by
23    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
24    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
25    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
26    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
27    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
28    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
29    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
30    before advertising for bids.
31        (c) The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible
32    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
33    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
                            -563-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
 2    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 3    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
 4    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 5        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
 6    compliance. (d)  Any  bidder  who  has  submitted  a  bid  in
 7    compliance  with  the  requirements  for  bidding may bring a
 8    civil action in the circuit court in of the county  in  which
 9    the  metropolitan  area  is located to compel compliance with
10    the provisions of this Article relating to  the  awarding  of
11    contracts by the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
13        (70 ILCS 240/1026) (from Ch. 85, par. 7326)
14        Section   2-135.   Sec.   1026.    Report  and  financial
15    statement.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year as  may
16    be  expedient,  the  Board  shall  cause  to  be prepared and
17    printed  a  complete  and  detailed  report   and   financial
18    statement   of   its   operations   and  of  its  assets  and
19    liabilities.  A reasonably sufficient  number  of  copies  of
20    such  the report shall be printed for distribution to persons
21    interested upon request, and a copy  thereof  of  the  report
22    shall  be  filed  with  the  county  clerk and the appointing
23    officers.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
25        (70 ILCS 240/1027) (from Ch. 85, par. 7327)
26        Section  2-140.  State  financial  support.  Sec.   1027.
27    Civic  Center Support.  The Authority created by this Article
28    shall receive financial support from the State in the amounts
29    provided for in Section 4 of the  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
30    Support Act.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 240/1028) (from Ch. 85, par. 7328)
 2        Section 2-145. Sec. 1028.  Antitrust laws.  The Authority
 3    is  expressly  made  the  beneficiary  of  the  provisions of
 4    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 5    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 6    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 7    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 8    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 9    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
10    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
11    federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Authority to
12    the extent its activities are either (1) (i) expressly or  by
13    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
14    Illinois law or (2) (ii) within traditional  areas  of  local
15    governmental activity.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
17        (70 ILCS 240/1029) (from Ch. 85, par. 7329)
18        Section  2-150.  Sec. 1029.  Tax exemption.  All property
19    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
20    or any taxing unit therein within the State.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 240/1030) (from Ch. 85, par. 7330)
23        Section 2-30. Sec. 1030.  Prompt payment.  Purchases made
24    under this Article shall be made in compliance with the Local
25    Government Prompt Payment Act.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
27                  PART 50. CENTRE EAST CIVIC CENTER
28        (70 ILCS 270/5-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3801)
29        Section  50-1.  Short title. Sec. 5-1. * * * (nonstandard
30    provisions contained in Section 50-1) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
                            -565-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 270/5-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3802)
 2        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 5-2.   As  used  In  this
 3    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
 4        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-5)
 5    * * *
 6        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 7    State of Illinois, and any unit of local government or school
 8    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
 9        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
10    corporation, foreign  or  domestic  company,  association  or
11    joint   stock   joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
12    trustee,  receiver,  assignee  or   personal   representative
13    thereof.
14        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-5)
15    * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/5-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3803)
18        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal. Sec.  5-3.  *  *  *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-10) * * *
20        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
21    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
22    any property of the Authority.
23        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
24    same   such  seal  at  its  pleasure.   *  *  *  (nonstandard
25    provisions contained in Section 50-10) * * *
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
27        (70 ILCS 270/5-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3804)
28        Section 2-17.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings.
29    Sec.  5-4.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote,
30    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
31    sports or cultural  activities  from  time  to  time  in  the
32    metropolitan  area  and  in  connection therewith to arrange,
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 1    finance  and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,   educational,
 2    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
 3    or  construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums, exposition
 4    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
 5        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
 6    to perform such duties.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/5-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3805)
 9        Section   2-21.  Rights   and   powers.  Sec.  5-5.   The
10    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
11        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
12    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
13    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip and maintain fair or
14    exposition grounds, convention or exhibition  centers,  civic
15    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
16    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
17    within the metropolitan area.
18        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
19    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
20        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
21    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
22    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
23    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
24    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
25    fairs,  exhibits,  shows and events, whether conducted by the
26    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
27        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
28    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
29    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
30    auditoriums, and  to  collect  admission  charges  to  fairs,
31    shows,   exhibits   and  events  sponsored  or  held  by  the
32    Authority.  The charges collected may be  made  available  to
33    defray  the  reasonable  expenses of the Authority and to pay
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 1    the principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by  the
 2    Authority.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/5-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3806)
 5        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  5-6.   The
 6    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
 7    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
 8    of funds that  which  will  be  available  to  it  when  such
 9    obligations become payable.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 270/5-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3806.1)
12        Section  2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  5-6.1.  Purchases
13    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
14    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
15    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/5-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3807)
18        Section 2-36.  Acquisition of  property  from  person  or
19    governmental  agency. Sec. 5-7.  The Authority shall have the
20    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
21    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
22    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  (ii)  and  to
23    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
24    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
25    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
26    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
27    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
28    grants, loans or appropriations.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
30        (70 ILCS 270/5-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3808)
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 1        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  5-8.   The  Authority
 2    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 3    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 4    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 5    used for any of the purposes of the Authority,  and  (ii)  to
 6    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 7    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 8    appropriations.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/5-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3809)
11        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 5-9.  The Authority shall
12    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
13    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
14    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
15    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
16    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
17    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
18    and or against any other insurable risk.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/5-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3810)
21        Section 50-15.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 5-10.  * *
22    * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-15) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/5-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3811)
25        Section 50-16.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 5-11.
26    * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-16) * *
27    *
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/5-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3812)
30        Section 50-17.  Investment in bonds. Sec.  5-12.  *  *  *
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 1    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 50-17) * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/5-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3813)
 4        Section    2-76.  Board   members;   financial   matters;
 5    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 6    interest. Sec. 5-13.  * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
 7    in  Section  50-20) * * * The members of the Board They shall
 8    serve without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed  for
 9    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
10    duties. However, any member of the Board who is appointed  to
11    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
12    for his or her services as such officer.
13        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
14    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
15    contract, work or business of the Authority or in the sale or
16    lease of any property to or from the Authority.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/5-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3814)
19        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec. 5-14.  * * *
20    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  50-25)  *  *  *
21    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
22    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
23    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
24    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 270/5-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3815)
27        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
28    5-15.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
29    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
30    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
31    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
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 1    appointed and has qualified.
 2        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.   The
 3    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 4    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
 5    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
 6    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
 7    receipt requested, of a copy of the written  charges  against
 8    the member and him, and by providing him an opportunity to be
 9    publicly  heard  in  person or by counsel in the member's his
10    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
11        (Section 2-85, resumed)
12        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
13    or  of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction
14    of a felony or removal from office, a member's  office  shall
15    become   vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the
16    unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in the  case
17    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/5-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3816)
20        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 5-16.  As
21    soon  as   practicably   possible   practicable   after   the
22    appointment  of the initial members, the Board shall organize
23    for the transaction of business,  select  a  chairman  and  a
24    temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt by-laws
25    and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial
26    chairman  and  his  successors  shall be elected by the Board
27    from time to time for the term of the chairman's  his  office
28    as  a  member  of  the  Board  or  for the a term of 3 years,
29    whichever is shorter.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/5-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3817)
32        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
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 1    5-17.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 2    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 3    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 4        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 5    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
 6    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
 7    of  at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
 8    any ordinance or resolution.
 9        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
10    the  Authority,  and  all  documents  and  records   in   its
11    possession,  shall  be  public  records,  and  open to public
12    inspection, except such documents and  records  as  shall  be
13    kept  or  prepared  by  the  Board  for  use in negotiations,
14    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/5-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3818)
17        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
18    bank  or  savings and loan association. Sec. 5-18.  The Board
19    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
20    members  of  the Board, to hold office during at the pleasure
21    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
22    Before  entering  upon  the  their duties of their respective
23    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
24    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
25    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
26    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
27    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
28    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
29    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
30    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
31    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
32    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
33    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
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 1    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
 2    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
 3    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
 4    as  a  depository for those these funds.  The oaths of office
 5    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
 6    office of the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/5-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3819)
 9        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
10    Investment Act.  Sec.  5-19.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
11    treasurer  in  any bank or savings and loan association shall
12    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
13    or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank  or  savings
14    and   loan   association,   signed   by   the  treasurer  and
15    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
16    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
17    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
18    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
19    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
20    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
21        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
22    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
23    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
24    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
25    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
26    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/5-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3820)
29        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
30    5-20.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
31    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
32    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
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 1    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 2    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
 3    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
 4    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
 5    office until delivery thereof.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/5-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3821)
 8        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 9    5-21.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
10    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
11    office during at the pleasure  of  the  Board.   The  general
12    manager  shall  have  management of manage the properties and
13    business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  employees  thereof
14    subject to the general control of the Board, and shall direct
15    the  enforcement  of  all  ordinances, resolutions, rules and
16    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
17    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
18        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
19    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
20    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
21    and employees as may be necessary.  The  Board  shall  define
22    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
23    may designate.
24        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
25    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
26    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
27    office and shall not be members of the Board.
28        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
29    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
30    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
31    the Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/5-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3822)
 2        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 3    and penalties. Sec. 5-22.  The Board shall have power to pass
 4    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
 5    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
 6    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 7    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
 8    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 9    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area.  No such
10    ordinance imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect  until
11    10 days after its publication.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/5-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3823)
14        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
15    lowest  bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 5-23.  All contracts
16    for sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or  for
17    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
18    of the Authority for a term of more than one year,  shall  be
19    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
20    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
21    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
22    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
23    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids,  except:  (1)
24    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
25    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
26    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
27    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
28    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
29    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
30    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
31    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
32    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
33    telephone or telegraph are required.
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 1        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 2    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 3    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
 4    insure the best interests of the public.
 5        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 6    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
 7    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
 8    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
 9    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
10    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
11    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
12    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
13    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
14    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
15    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
16    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
17    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
18    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
19    inspection.
20        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
21    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
22    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
23    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
24    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
25    materials, supplies or equipment.
26        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
27    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
28    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
29    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
30    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
31    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
32    received pursuant to advertisement.
33        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
34    effect the provisions of this Section.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/5-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3824)
 3        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  5-24.
 4    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
 5    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
 6    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
 7    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
 8    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
 9    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
10    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
11    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
12    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
13    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
14    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
15    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
16    free and open competitive bidding.
17        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
18    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
19    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
20    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
21    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
22    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
23    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
24    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
25    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
26    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
27    before advertising for bids.
28        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
29    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
30    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
31    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
32    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
33    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
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 1    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/5-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3825)
 4        Section  50-30.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
 5    5-25.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions contained in Section
 6    50-30) * * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/5-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3826)
 9        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 5-26.  The Authority
10    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
11    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act"An
12    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
13    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
14    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
15    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
16    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
17    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
18    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
19    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
20    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
21    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
22    areas of local governmental activity.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/5-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3827)
25        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 5-27.   All  property
26    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
27    or any taxing unit therein.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/5-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3828)
30        Section 2-140.  State financial report. Sec.  5-28.   The
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 1    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 2    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 3    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5                 PART 55. CHICAGO SOUTH CIVIC CENTER
 6        (70 ILCS 245/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-1)
 7        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
 8    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 9    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
10    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
11    the entire State of Illinois.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
13        (70 ILCS 245/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-2)
14        Section  55-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-2. * * * (nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 55-1) * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
17        (70 ILCS 245/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-3)
18        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When used  In  this
19    Article:
20        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 55-5)
21    * * *
22        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
23    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
24    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
25    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
26        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
27    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
28    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
29    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
30        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  55-5)
31    * * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 2        (70 ILCS 245/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-4)
 3        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 1-4. * * *
 4    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 55-10) * * *
 5        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 6    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
 7    property of the Authority.
 8        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 9    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
10    contained in Section 55-10) * * *
11    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
12        (70 ILCS 245/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-5)
13        Section  2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,   and
14    other  buildings;  lease of space. Sec. 1-5.  It shall be the
15    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
16    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
17    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
18    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
19    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
20    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
21    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
22    such purposes.
23        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
24    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
25    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
26    Authority.
27        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
28    to perform such duties.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
30        (70 ILCS 245/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-6)
31        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
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 1    domain. Sec. 1-6. The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
 2    rights and powers duties:
 3        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 4    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 5    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 6    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
 7    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
 8    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 9        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
10    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
11    industrial,  cultural,  educational  education,   trade   and
12    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
13    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
14    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
15    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
16        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
17    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
18    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
19    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
20    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;
21        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
22    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
23    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
24    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
25    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
26    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
27    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
28    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
29        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
30    the objects and purposes of this Article.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
32        (70 ILCS 245/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-7)
33        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.   The
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 1    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 2    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 3    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 4    obligations become payable.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 6        (70 ILCS 245/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-8)
 7        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 8    State, or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have
 9    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
10    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
11    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
12    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
13    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
14    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
15    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
16    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
17    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
18    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
19    grants, loans or appropriations.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
21        (70 ILCS 245/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-9)
22        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec. 1-9.  The Authority
23    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
24    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
25    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
26    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
27    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
28    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
29    appropriations.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
31        (70 ILCS 245/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-10)
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 1        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall
 2    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 3    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 4    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 5    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 6    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 7    performance  of  the  duties  of  the  his  or  her office or
 8    employment, and against or any other insurable risk.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
10        (70 ILCS 245/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-11)
11        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
12    performance.  Sec. 1-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
13    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
14    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
15    Article.
16        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
17    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
18    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
19    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
20    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
21    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
22    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
23    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
24    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
25    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
26    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
27    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
28    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
29    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
30    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
31    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
32    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act "An
33    Act to authorize public corporations to  issue  bonds,  other
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 1    evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
 2    subject  to  interest  rate  limitations  set forth therein",
 3    approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, may be in
 4    such form, may carry such  registration  privileges,  may  be
 5    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
 6    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
 7    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
 8    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
 9    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
10    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
11    any bond ceases (after attaching his  or  her  signature)  to
12    hold office, his or her signature shall nevertheless be valid
13    and effective for all purposes.  The holder or holders of any
14    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
15    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
16    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
17    of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract  or
18    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
19    or  interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority or and any
20    of its officers, agents or employees to  perform  any  duties
21    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
22    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
23    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
24    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
25    taking  any  action  in  conflict  with  any such contract or
26    covenant.
27        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
28    in  the  absence  of  any  express  recital  on the face fact
29    thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such  bonds  shall  be
30    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
31        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
32    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
33    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
34    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
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 1    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
 2    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 3    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 4        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 5    operating the said facilities; and
 6        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 7    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 8    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 9    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
10    secure payment thereof.
11        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
12    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
13    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
14    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
15    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
16    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
17    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
18    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
19    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
20    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
21    shall be created thereby.
22        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
23    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
24    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
25    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
26    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
27    instituted.
28        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
29    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
30    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
31    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
32    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
33    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
34    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
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 1    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
 2    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
 3    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 4    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 5    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 6    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 7    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 8    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 9    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
10    any advertisement.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
12        (70 ILCS 245/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-12)
13        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
14    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
15    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
16    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
17    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
18    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
19    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
20    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
21    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
22    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
23    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
25        (70 ILCS 245/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-13)
26        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The State
27    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
28    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
29    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
30    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
31    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
32    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
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 1    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
 2    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 3    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
 4    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 5    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
 6    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 7    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 8    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 9    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
10    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
11    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
12    selecting securities for investment.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
14        (70 ILCS 245/1-13.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-13.1)
15        Section 55-15.  Inclusion of contiguous territory  within
16    metropolitan area. Sec. 1-13.1. * * * (nonstandard provisions
17    contained in Section 55-15) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 87-738.)
19        (70 ILCS 245/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-14)
20        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
21    of  interest.  Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
22    contained in Section 55-20) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
24        (70 ILCS 245/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-15)
25        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15. * * *
26    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  55-25)  *  *  *
27    Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment,
28    and  before  entering  upon  the duties of his or her office,
29    each member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
30    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
31    the Secretary of State.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 2        (70 ILCS 245/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-16)
 3        Section 55-30.  Board members; vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 4    1-16.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions contained in Section
 5    55-30) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
 7        (70 ILCS 245/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-17)
 8        Section 55-35.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17. * *
 9    * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 55-35) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
11        (70 ILCS 245/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-18)
12        Section 2-97.  Board meetings; public records. Sec. 1-18.
13    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once  in
14    each  calendar  month, the time and place of such meetings to
15    be fixed  by  the  Board.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
16    contained in Section 55-40) * * *
17        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
18    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
19    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
20    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
21    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
22    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
24        (70 ILCS 245/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-19)
25        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19.   The
26    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
27    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
28    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
29    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
30    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
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 1    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
 2    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
 3    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
 4    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
 5    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
 6    him or her according to law and the orders of the Board.  The
 7    Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer
 8    in a such penal sum as may then be determined by  the  Board.
 9    The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to any loss
10    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
11    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
12    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
13    depositary  depository  for  those these funds.  The oaths of
14    office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed  in  the
15    principal office of the Authority.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
17        (70 ILCS 245/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-20)
18        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited by
19    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
20    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
21    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
22    countersigned  by the chairman chairperson of the Board.  The
23    Board may designate any of its  members  or  any  officer  or
24    employee  of  the  Authority  to  affix  the signature of the
25    chairman chairperson and another to affix  the  signature  of
26    the  treasurer  to any check or draft for payment of salaries
27    or wages and for payment of any other obligation of not  more
28    than $2,500.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
30        (70 ILCS 245/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-21)
31        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
32    1-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
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 1    check  or  draft  issued  pursuant to this Article Act ceases
 2    (after attaching his or her signature) to hold  office  after
 3    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 4    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  or her
 5    signature, nevertheless, shall be valid  and  sufficient  for
 6    all purposes with the same effect as if the officer he or she
 7    had remained in office until delivery.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 9        (70 ILCS 245/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-22)
10        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
11    1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
12    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
13    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
14    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
15    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
16    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
17    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
18    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
19    time to time by the Board.
20        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
21    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
22    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
23    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
24    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
25    may designate.
26        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
27    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
28    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
29    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
30        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
31    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
32    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
33    the Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 2        (70 ILCS 245/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-23)
 3        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
 4    1-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
 5    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
 6    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
 7    be deemed proper.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 9        (70 ILCS 245/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-24)
10        Section  55-45.  Contracts. Sec. 1-24. * * * (nonstandard
11    provisions contained in Section 55-45) * * *
12    (Source: P.A. 86-8; 87-738.)
13        (70 ILCS 245/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-25)
14        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   1-25.
15    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
16    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
17    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
18    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
19    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
20    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
21    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
22    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
23    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
24    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
25    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
26    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
27    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
28    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and   open
29    competitive bidding.
30        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
31    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
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 1    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 2    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 3    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 4    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 5    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 6    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 7    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 8    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 9    before advertising for bids.
10        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
11    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
12    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
13    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
14    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
15    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
16    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
17        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 55-50)
18    * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
20        (70 ILCS 245/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-26)
21        Section  55-55.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
22    1-26.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions contained in Section
23    55-55) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
25        (70 ILCS 245/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-27)
26        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-27.   The
27    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
28    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
29    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support  Act,  as  now  or
30    hereafter amended.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 245/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-28)
 2        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
 3    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 4    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 5    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
 6    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
 7    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
 8    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 9    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
10    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
11    exemption"  to  the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust
12    anti-trust  laws  be  fully available to the Authority to the
13    extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)  expressly  or   by
14    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
15    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
16    governmental activity.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
18        (70 ILCS 245/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-29)
19        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 1-29.  All property
20    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
21    or any taxing unit therein.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
23        (70 ILCS 245/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6701-30)
24        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 1-30.  Purchases made
25    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
26    with the Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act,  as  now  or
27    hereafter amended.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
29                 PART 60. COLLINSVILLE CIVIC CENTER
30        (70 ILCS 250/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3001)
31        Section 2-3. Purpose. Sec. 1.  The purpose of this Act is
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 1    to  accomplish  the  aims of the State of Illinois to enhance
 2    the ability of its citizens to avail themselves of civic  and
 3    cultural   centers  geographically  situated  throughout  the
 4    entire State of Illinois.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 6        (70 ILCS 250/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3002)
 7        Section 60-1. Short title.  Sec.  2.  *  *  *(nonstandard
 8    provisions contained in Section 60-1) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
10        (70 ILCS 250/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3003)
11        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3.  When  used In this
12    Article Act:
13        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  60-5)
14    * * *
15        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
16    State,  and any unit of local government or  school  district
17    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
18    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
19        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
20    domestic  or  foreign corporation, both domestic and foreign,
21    company, association or joint stock association; and includes
22    any trustee, receiver, assignee  or  personal  representative
23    thereof.
24        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 60-5)
25    * * *
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
27        (70 ILCS 250/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3004)
28        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *   *
29    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 60-10) * * *
30        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
31    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
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 1    property of the Authority.
 2        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 3    the same at its pleasure.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 4    contained in Section 60-10) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 6        (70 ILCS 250/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3005)
 7        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
 8    lease of space.  Sec.  5.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
 9    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
10    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
11    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
12    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
13    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
14    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
15    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
16    purposes.
17        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
18    rental and the lease of air space  over  and  appurtenant  to
19    such  structures  shall be deemed an integral function of the
20    Authority.
21        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
22    to perform such duties.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
24        (70 ILCS 250/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3006)
25        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
26    domain. Sec. 6.   The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
27    rights and powers duties:
28        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
29    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
30    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
31    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
32    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
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 1    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 2        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 3    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 4    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 5    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 6    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
 7    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 8    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
 9        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
10    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
11    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
12    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
13    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
14        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
15    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
16    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
17    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
18    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
19    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
20    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
21    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
22        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
23    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
25        (70 ILCS 250/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3007)
26        Section   2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7.   The
27    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
28    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
29    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
30    obligations become payable.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
32        (70 ILCS 250/7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3007.1)
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 1        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 7.1.   Purchases  made
 2    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
 3    compliance with the "Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act",
 4    approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 6        (70 ILCS 250/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3008)
 7        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
 8    or  local agency. Sec. 8.  The Authority shall have power (i)
 9    to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift  or  otherwise
10    any  property  or  rights useful for the Authority's purposes
11    from any person or persons, from any  municipal  corporation,
12    body  politic,  or  agency  of  the  State, or from the State
13    itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply  for  and
14    accept  grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from
15    the State  of  Illinois  or  any  agency  or  instrumentality
16    thereof  to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority,
17    and (iii) to enter into  any  agreement  with  the  State  of
18    Illinois  in  relation to such grants, matching grants, loans
19    or appropriations.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
21        (70 ILCS 250/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3009)
22        Section 2-40. Federal money. Sec. 9.  The Authority shall
23    have the power (i) to apply for and accept  grants,  matching
24    grants,  loans  or appropriations from the federal government
25    or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used  for  any
26    of  the  purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter into any
27    agreement with the federal government  in  relation  to  such
28    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
30        (70 ILCS 250/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3010)
31        Section  2-45.  Insurance.  Sec. 10.  The Authority shall
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 1    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 2    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 3    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 4    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 5    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 6    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 7    and against or any other insurable risk.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 9        (70 ILCS 250/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3011)
10        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
11    performance.  Sec.  11.   The Authority shall have continuing
12    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
13    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
14    Article Act.
15        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
16    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
17    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
18    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
19    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
20    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
21    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
22    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
23    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
24    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
25    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
26    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
27    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
28    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
29    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
30    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
31    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
32    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
33    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
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 1    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
 2    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
 3    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
 4    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
 5    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner, and
 6    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
 7    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
 8    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
 9    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
10    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
11    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
12    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
13    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
14    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
15    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
16    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
17    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
18    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
19    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
20    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
21    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
22    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
23    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
24    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
25    covenant.
26        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
27    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
28    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
29    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
30        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
31    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
32    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
33    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
34    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
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 1    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 2    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 3        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 4    operating the said facilities; and
 5        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
 6    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 7    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 8    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 9    secure payment thereof.
10        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
11    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
12    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
13    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
14    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
15    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
16    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
17    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
18    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
19    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
20    Authority shall be created thereby.
21        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
22    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
23    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
24    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
25    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
26    instituted.
27        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
28    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
29    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
30    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
31    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
32    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
33    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
34    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
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 1    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
 2    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
 3    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
 4    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
 5    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
 6    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
 7    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
 8    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
 9    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
11        (70 ILCS 250/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3012)
12        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.  12.
13    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
14    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
15    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
16    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
17    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
18    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
19    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
20    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
21    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
22    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
24        (70 ILCS 250/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3013)
25        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds. Sec.  13.   The  State
26    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
27    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
28    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
29    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
30    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
31    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
32    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
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 1    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 2    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 3    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 4    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
 5    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
 6    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
 7    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 8    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
 9    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
10    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
11    selecting securities for investment.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
13        (70 ILCS 250/13.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3013.1)
14        Section  60-15.  Food  and beverage tax. Sec. 13.1. * * *
15    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 60-15) * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 85-1006.)
17        (70 ILCS 250/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3014)
18        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
19    of  interest. Sec. 14.* * * (nonstandard provisions contained
20    in Section 60-20) * * * The members of the Board shall  serve
21    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
22    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
23        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
24    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
25    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
26    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
28        (70 ILCS 250/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3015)
29        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  15.  *  * *
30    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  60-25)  *  *  *
31    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
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 1    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 2    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 3    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 5        (70 ILCS 250/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3016)
 6        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office. Sec.  16.
 7    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
 8    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
 9    resign  from his office; the resignation takes to take effect
10    when the member's his successor has been  appointed  and  has
11    qualified.
12        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
13    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
14    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
15    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
16    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
17    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
18    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
19    or  by counsel in the member's his  own defense upon not less
20    than 10 days' notice.
21        (Section 2-85, resumed)
22        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
23    or  of  abandonment  of  his   office,  or in case of  death,
24    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
25    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
26    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
27    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
29        (70 ILCS 250/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3017)
30        Section  2-90.  Organization  of  the Board. Sec. 17.  As
31    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
32    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
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 1    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 2    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
 3    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
 4    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
 5    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
 6    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 8        (70 ILCS 250/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3018)
 9        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
10    18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall  be  held  at  least
11    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
12    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
13        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
14    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
15    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
16    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
17    ordinance or resolution.
18        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
19    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
20    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
21    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
22    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
23    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
25        (70 ILCS 250/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3019)
26        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer. Sec. 19.  The  Board
27    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
28    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
29    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
30    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
31    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
32    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
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 1    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
 2    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
 3    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
 4    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
 5    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
 6    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
 7    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
 8    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
 9    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
10    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
11    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
12    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
13    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
14    of the Authority.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
16        (70 ILCS 250/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3020)
17        Section 2-105. Funds. Sec. 20.  All  funds  deposited  by
18    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
19    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
20    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
21    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
22    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
23    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
24    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
25    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
26    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
28        (70 ILCS 250/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3021)
29        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.  Sec.  21.
30    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
31    draft,   issued  pursuant to this Article Act, ceases to hold
32    office (after attaching his or her  signature)  to  hold  his
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 1    office  and before the delivery of the check or draft thereof
 2    to the payee, that his  signature nevertheless shall be valid
 3    and sufficient for all purposes with the same  effect  as  if
 4    the officer he  had remained in office until delivery.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 6        (70 ILCS 250/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3022)
 7        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 8    22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
 9    person    of  recognized  ability and business experience, to
10    hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.   The  general
11    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
12    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
13    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
14    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
15    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
16    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
17        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
18    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
19    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
20    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
21    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
22    may designate.
23        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
24    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
25    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
26    office and shall not be members of the Board.
27        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
28    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
29    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
30    the Board.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
32        (70 ILCS 250/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3023)
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 1        Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties. Sec. 23.
 2    The Board shall have power to make all rules and  regulations
 3    proper  or  necessary to carry into effect the powers granted
 4    to the Authority,  with  such  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
 5    proper.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 7        (70 ILCS 250/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3024)
 8        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 9    lowest bidder by vote of  5  Board  members.  Sec.  24.   All
10    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
11    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
12    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
13    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
14    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
15    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
16    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
17    the lowest responsible bidder, after  advertising  for  bids,
18    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
19    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
20    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
21    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
22    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
23    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
24    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
25    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
26    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
27    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
28        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
29    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
30    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
31    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
32    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
33    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
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 1    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
 2        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 3    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
 4    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
 5    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
 6    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
 7    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
 8    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
 9    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
10    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
11    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
12    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
13    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
14    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
15    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
16        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
17    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
18    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
19    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
20    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
21    materials, supplies or equipment.
22        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
23    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
24    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
25    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
26    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
27    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
28    received pursuant to advertisement.
29        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
30    effect the provisions of this Section.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
32        (70 ILCS 250/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3025)
33        Section   2-130.   Bids   and  advertisements.  Sec.  25.
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 1    Advertisements Advertisement for bids shall be  published  at
 2    least  twice  in  a  daily  newspaper  of general circulation
 3    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
 4    be  at  least  10 calendar days before the time for receiving
 5    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
 6    accessible bulletin boards in the  principal  office  of  the
 7    Authority.   Such  advertisements  shall  state  the time and
 8    place for receiving and opening of bids and, and by reference
 9    to plans and specifications on file at the time of the  first
10    publication,  or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe
11    the character of the proposed contract in  sufficient  detail
12    to  fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and
13    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
14        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
15    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
16    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
17    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
18    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
19    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
20    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
21    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
22    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
23    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
24    before advertising for bids.
25        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
26    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
27    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
28    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
29    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
30    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
31    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
32        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
33    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
34    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
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 1    the circuit court in the county  in  which  the  metropolitan
 2    area  principal  office of the Authority is located to compel
 3    compliance with the provisions of this Article  Act  relating
 4    to the awarding of contracts by the Board.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
 6        (70 ILCS 250/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3026)
 7        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 26.
 8    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
 9    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
10    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
11    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
12    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
13    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
14    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed  with the county clerk of the
15    County in which the principal  office  of  the  Authority  is
16    located  and the appointing officers.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
18        (70 ILCS 250/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3027)
19        Section  2-140.  State  financial  support. Sec. 27.  The
20    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
21    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
22    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1127.)
24        (70 ILCS 250/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3028)
25        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 28.  The Authority is
26    hereby  expressly made the beneficiary of the  provisions  of
27    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
28    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
29    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
30    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
31    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
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 1    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 2    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
 3    federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Authority to
 4    the  extent  its  activities  are  either (1) expressly or by
 5    necessary implication authorized by this Article Act or other
 6    Illinois  law  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
 7    governmental activity.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 9        (70 ILCS 250/29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3029)
10        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 29.  All  property  of
11    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
12    any taxing unit therein.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
14                   PART 65. COLUMBIA CIVIC CENTER
15        (70 ILCS 255/2001) (from Ch. 85, par. 7351)
16        Section  65-1.  Sec.  2001.   Short   title.    *   *   *
17    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 65-1) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
19        (70 ILCS 255/2002) (from Ch. 85, par. 7352)
20        Section  2-3.  Sec.  2002.  Purpose.  The purpose of this
21    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
22    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
23    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
24    the entire State of Illinois.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 255/2003) (from Ch. 85, par. 7353)
27        Section 2-5. Sec. 2003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
28        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 65-5)
29    * * *
30        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
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 1    State,  and  any unit of local government or school district,
 2    and  governmental  body,  together   with   any   agency   or
 3    instrumentality     thereof     of    their    agencies    or
 4    instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise.
 5        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
 6    domestic  or  foreign  corporation,  company, association, or
 7    joint stock association; and includes any trustee,  receiver,
 8    assignee of their trustees, receivers, assignees, or personal
 9    representative thereof representatives.
10        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 65-5)
11    * * *
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
13        (70 ILCS 255/2004) (from Ch. 85, par. 7354)
14        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;   common   seal.   Sec.   2004.
15    Creation   of   Authority.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
16    contained in Section 65-10) * * *
17        (a) (b)  The  Authority  may  sue  and  be  sued  in  its
18    corporate  name,  but  execution  shall not in any case issue
19    against any property of the Authority.
20        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
21    the same seal at its pleasure.  * * * (nonstandard provisions
22    contained in Section 65-10) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
24        (70 ILCS 255/2005) (from Ch. 85, par. 7355)
25        Section    2-15.    Sec.   2005.    Duties;   auditorium,
26    recreational, and other buildings; lease of space.  It  shall
27    be  the  duty of the Authority to shall promote, operate, and
28    maintain expositions, conventions,  and  theatrical,  sports,
29    and cultural activities from time to time in the metropolitan
30    area  and.  in  connection  therewith to with its duties, the
31    Authority shall arrange, finance,  and  maintain  industrial,
32    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,  trade,  and
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 1    scientific  exhibits  and  to  shall  construct,  equip,  and
 2    maintain auditorium,  exposition,  recreational,  and  office
 3    buildings for such those purposes.
 4        The  provision  of  Providing  office space for lease and
 5    rental  and  the  lease  of  leasing  air  space   over   and
 6    appurtenant  to  such those structures shall be deemed an are
 7    integral function functions of the Authority.
 8        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
 9    to perform such its duties.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 255/2006) (from Ch. 85, par. 7356)
12        Section  65-12.  Sec.  2006.  Powers.  * * * (nonstandard
13    provisions contained in Section 65-12) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 255/2007) (from Ch. 85, par. 7357)
16        Section 2-25. Sec.  2007.   Incurring  obligations.   The
17    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
18    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
19    of funds that  will  be  available  to  it  when  such  those
20    obligations become payable.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 255/2008) (from Ch. 85, par. 7358)
23        Section  2-35.  Sec.  2008.  Acquisition of property from
24    person,; State, or local agency money.  The  Authority  shall
25    have  has  the  power  (i) to acquire and accept by purchase,
26    lease, gift, or otherwise any property or rights  useful  for
27    the Authority's purposes from any person or persons, from any
28    municipal  corporation, body politic, or agency of the State,
29    or from the State itself, useful for its  purposes,  (ii)  to
30    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants, loans, or
31    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
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 1    instrumentality  thereof  of  the State to be used for any of
 2    the purposes of the Authority, and (iii) to  enter  into  any
 3    agreement  with  the  State  of  Illinois in relation to such
 4    those grants, matching grants, loans, or appropriations.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 6        (70 ILCS 255/2009) (from Ch. 85, par. 7359)
 7        Section 2-40. Sec. 2009.  Federal money.   The  Authority
 8    shall  have has the power (i) to apply for and accept grants,
 9    matching grants, loans, or appropriations  from  the  federal
10    government  or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof of the
11    federal government to be used for any of the purposes of  the
12    Authority  and  (ii)  to  enter  into  any agreement with the
13    federal government in relation to such those grants, matching
14    grants, loans, or appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 255/2010) (from Ch. 85, par. 7360)
17        Section 2-45. Sec. 2010.  Insurance.  The Authority shall
18    have has the power to procure and enter  into  contracts  for
19    any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to
20    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
21    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
22    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
23    performance of the  duties  of  the  his  or  her  office  or
24    employment, and against any other insurable risk.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 255/2011) (from Ch. 85, par. 7361)
27        Section 2-50. Sec. 2011.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits
28    to  compel  performance.  (a)  The  Authority  shall have has
29    continuing power to borrow money for the purpose of  carrying
30    out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under
31    this Article.
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 1        (b)  For  the purpose of evidencing the obligation of the
 2    Authority to repay any money so borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 3    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 4    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 5    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 6    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 7    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 8    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
 9    thereof of the bonds.  All such The bonds  shall  be  payable
10    solely  from  the  revenues  or income to be derived from the
11    fairs, expositions, exhibitions,  rentals  and,  leases,  and
12    other  authorized  activities operated by it, and from funds,
13    if any, received and to be received by the Authority from any
14    other source. Such The bonds (i) may  bear  such  a  date  or
15    dates,  (ii) may mature at such a time or times not exceeding
16    40 years from their respective dates, (iii) may bear interest
17    at such a rate  or  rates  not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate
18    permitted  by the Bond Authorization Act, (iv) may be in such
19    a form, (v) may carry such registration privileges, (vi)  may
20    be  executed in such a manner, (vii) may be payable at such a
21    place or places, (viii) may be made subject to redemption  in
22    such a manner and upon such terms, with or without premium as
23    is  stated  on  the  face  thereof  of the bonds, (ix) may be
24    executed in such a manner, and (x) may contain such terms and
25    covenants, all as may  be  provided  in  said  the  ordinance
26    authorizing  the  issuance of the bonds.  In case any officer
27    whose signature appears on any bond ceases  (after  attaching
28    his  signature)  to  hold  office  after attaching his or her
29    signature, his that signature shall nevertheless be valid and
30    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
31    bonds or bond interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by
32    the Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity
33    (i) to compel the performance and observance by the Authority
34    or  any of its officers, agents, or employees of any contract
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 1    or covenant made by the Authority with the  holders  of  such
 2    those bonds or interest coupons, (ii) to compel the Authority
 3    or  any  of its officers, agents, or employees to perform any
 4    duties required to  be  performed  for  the  benefit  of  the
 5    holders of any such of those bonds or interest coupons by the
 6    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
 7    (iii) to enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its  officers,
 8    agents,  or employees from taking any action in conflict with
 9    any such the contract or covenant.
10        (c) Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such  bonds
11    bond  and  in  the absence of any express recital on the face
12    thereof of the bond that it is non-negotiable  nonnegotiable,
13    all  such  bonds  shall  be  negotiable instruments under the
14    Uniform Commercial Code.
15        (d) From and after the issuance of any  bonds  as  herein
16    provided  in  this  Section  it  shall  be  the  duty  of the
17    corporate authorities of  the  Authority  Board  to  fix  and
18    establish  rates,  charges,  rents,  and  fees for the use of
19    facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or
20    improved with the proceeds of the sale of  said  those  bonds
21    that  are sufficient at all times, with other revenues of the
22    Authority, to pay:
23        (a)  (i) the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating,
24    and operating the said those facilities; and
25        (b)  (ii)  the bonds principal of and interest thereon on
26    the bonds as they shall become  due,  and  all  sinking  fund
27    requirements and other requirements provided by the ordinance
28    authorizing  the  issuance of the bonds or as provided by any
29    trust agreement executed to secure  payment  thereof  of  the
30    bonds.
31        (e) To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and
32    for   the   purpose   of  setting  forth  the  covenants  and
33    undertakings of the Authority in connection with the issuance
34    thereof of the bonds and the issuance of any additional bonds
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 1    payable from such the revenue income to be derived  from  the
 2    fairs,  recreational,  theatrical,  and cultural expositions,
 3    sports activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space
 4    leases and rentals, and  from  other  revenue,  if  any,  the
 5    Authority  may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust  agreement or
 6    agreements; provided that, but  no  lien  upon  any  physical
 7    property of the Authority shall be created thereby by a trust
 8    agreement.
 9        (f)  A  remedy for any breach or default by the Authority
10    of the terms of any such a trust agreement by  the  Authority
11    may  be  by  mandamus  proceedings  in any court of competent
12    jurisdiction to compel performance and compliance  therewith,
13    but  the  trust  agreement  may prescribe by whom or on whose
14    behalf such the action may be instituted.
15        (g) Before any such bonds (excepting refunding bonds) are
16    sold, the entire authorized issue, or  any  part  thereof  of
17    that  issue,  shall  be  offered  for  sale  as  a unit after
18    advertising for bids at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of
19    general circulation published in the metropolitan  area,  the
20    last  publication  to  be  at  least  10 days before bids are
21    required to be filed. Copies of such the advertisement may be
22    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
23    United  States.   All bids shall be sealed, filed, and opened
24    as provided by ordinance, and the bonds shall be  awarded  to
25    the  highest  and  best  bidder  or  bidders  therefor.   The
26    Authority  shall  have  the  right  to reject all bids and to
27    readvertise for bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the
28    initial  advertisement.   However,  if  no  bids are received
29    such, however, the bonds may be sold at  not  less  than  par
30    value,  without further advertising, within 60 days after the
31    bids  are  required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  under   any
32    advertisement.
33    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 255/2012) (from Ch. 85, par. 7362)
 2        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of Sec. 2012.  Limitation on
 3    indebtedness.   Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued
 4    by the Authority be or become an indebtedness  or  obligation
 5    of  the  State of Illinois or of any political subdivision of
 6    or municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond  or
 7    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
 8    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 9    provision, and. it shall be plainly stated  on  the  face  of
10    each   such   bond  that  it  does  not  constitute  such  an
11    indebtedness or obligation but is  payable  solely  from  the
12    revenues or income as provided in this Article.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
14        (70 ILCS 255/2013) (from Ch. 85, par. 7363)
15        Section 2-60. Sec. 2013.  Investment in bonds.  The State
16    and,  all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and,
17    other municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions,  and
18    public  bodies,  and  any  of  their  public  officers of any
19    thereof;, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings  banks
20    and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and
21    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
22    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;,  and  all  executors,
23    administrators, guardians, trustees,  and  other  fiduciaries
24    may  legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds
25    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
26    pursuant to under this Article, it being the purpose of  this
27    Section  to  authorize  the investment in such those bonds of
28    all sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension,
29    and  trust  funds,  whether owned or controlled by private or
30    public persons or officers; provided, however, that.  nothing
31    contained  in  this  Section  may  be construed as relieving,
32    however, relieves any person  from  any  duty  of  exercising
33    reasonable care in selecting securities for investment.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 2        (70 ILCS 255/2014) (from Ch. 85, par. 7364)
 3        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 4    of  interest.  Sec.  2014.   Creation  of  the  Board.  * * *
 5    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 65-15) * * * The
 6    members  shall  serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be
 7    reimbursed for  actual  expenses  incurred  by  them  in  the
 8    performance of their duties.
 9        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
10    have  any  private  financial interest, profit, or benefit in
11    any contract, work, or business of the Authority  or  nor  in
12    the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
14        (70 ILCS 255/2015) (from Ch. 85, par. 7365)
15        Section  2-80.  Board  members' oath. Sec. 2015.  Members
16    of the Board. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
17    Section  65-20)  * *  * Within 30 days after certification of
18    appointment, and before entering upon the duties  of  office,
19    each  member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe the
20    constitutional oath of office and file it in  the  office  of
21    the Secretary of State.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 255/2016) (from Ch. 85, par. 7366)
24        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  Sec.  2016.  vacancy  in
25    office.   Members  of the Board shall hold office until their
26    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
27    member may resign from office; the resignation takes to  take
28    effect  when  the  member's  his  or  her  successor has been
29    appointed and has qualified. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
30    contained in Section 65-25) * * *
31        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
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 1    abandonment of office, death,  conviction  of  a  felony,  or
 2    removal  from  office, a member's office shall become vacant.
 3    Each vacancy shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
 4    appointment  in  like  manner as in the case of expiration of
 5    the term of a member of the Board.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 7        (70 ILCS 255/2017) (from Ch. 85, par. 7367)
 8        Section 2-90. Sec. 2017.  Organization of the Board.   As
 9    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
10    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
11    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
12    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
13    govern  its proceedings.  The initial chairman and his or her
14    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
15    for  the term of the chairman's his or her office as a member
16    of the Board or  for  the  term  of  3  years,  whichever  is
17    shorter.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
19        (70 ILCS 255/2018) (from Ch. 85, par. 7368)
20        Section  2-96.  Sec.  2018.   Meetings; action by 4 Board
21    members ordinances.  Regular meetings of the Board  shall  be
22    held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place
23    of such the meetings to be fixed by the Board.
24        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
25    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
26    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
27    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
28    ordinance or resolution.
29        All  ordinances,  resolutions,  and  proceedings  of  the
30    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
31    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
32    except such those documents and records as shall be  kept  or
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 1    prepared  by  the  Board for use in negotiations, actions, or
 2    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 4        (70 ILCS 255/2019) (from Ch. 85, par. 7369)
 5        Section 2-100. Sec.  2019.   Secretary;  treasurer.   The
 6    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
 7    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
 8    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
 9    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
10    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
11    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
12    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
13    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
14    directed   and   shall   be  conditioned  upon  the  faithful
15    performance of the duties of the office and  the  payment  of
16    all  money received by the treasurer according to law and the
17    orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,  require  a
18    new  bond  from  the  treasurer in a penal sum as may then be
19    determined by the Board.   The  obligation  of  the  sureties
20    shall  not  extend  to  any loss sustained by the insolvency,
21    failure, or closing of any national or state bank wherein the
22    treasurer has deposited funds if the bank has  been  approved
23    by the Board as a depositary depository for those funds.  The
24    oaths of office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed
25    in the principal office of the Authority.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
27        (70 ILCS 255/2020) (from Ch. 85, par. 7370)
28        Section 2-105. Sec. 2020.  Funds.  All funds deposited by
29    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
30    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
31    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
32    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
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 1    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 2    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
 3    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
 4    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
 5    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 7        (70 ILCS 255/2021) (from Ch. 85, par. 7371)
 8        Section  2-110.  Sec.  2021.   Signatures  on  checks  or
 9    drafts.  In case any officer whose signature appears upon any
10    check or draft issued pursuant to under this  Article  ceases
11    to  hold  office  after  attaching  his  or her signature and
12    before the delivery of the check or draft to the payee,  that
13    signature  nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all
14    purposes with the same effect as if the  officer  person  had
15    remained in office until delivery.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
17        (70 ILCS 255/2022) (from Ch. 85, par. 7372)
18        Section   2-115.   Sec.  2022.   General  manager;  other
19    appointments.  The Board may appoint a  general  manager  who
20    shall   be  a  person  of  recognized  ability  and  business
21    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
22    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
23    and business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  its  employees
24    thereof,  subject  to the general control of the Board, shall
25    direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules,
26    and regulations of the Board, and shall  perform  such  other
27    duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
28        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
29    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
30    officers,   attorneys,   engineers,   planners,  consultants,
31    agents, and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall
32    define their duties and require bonds  of  such  of  them  as
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 1    those that the Board may designate.
 2        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 3    and all other officers provided for pursuant  to  under  this
 4    Section  shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
 5    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
 6        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
 7    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
 8    planners, consultants, agents, and employees shall  be  fixed
 9    by the Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 255/2023) (from Ch. 85, par. 7373)
12        Section   2-122.   Sec.  2023.   Rules  and  regulations;
13    penalties. The Board shall have power to may make  all  rules
14    and  regulations  that  are proper or necessary to carry into
15    effect  the  powers  granted  to  the  Authority,  with  such
16    penalties for violation as may be deemed proper.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18        (70 ILCS 255/2024) (from Ch. 85, par. 7374)
19        Section 2-126. Sec. 2024.  Contracts; award to other than
20    highest or lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board members. (a)  All
21    contracts  for  the  sale  of property of the a value of more
22    than $2,500 or for a concession  in  or  lease  of  property,
23    including  air  rights,  of  the Authority for a term of more
24    than one year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible
25    bidder,   after   advertising  for  bids.   All  construction
26    contracts and contracts for supplies,  materials,  equipment,
27    and  services,  when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500,
28    shall  be  let  to  the  lowest  responsible  bidder,   after
29    advertising  for  bids,  excepting (1) except (i) when repair
30    parts, accessories, equipment, or services are  required  for
31    equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for;
32    (2),  (ii)  when  the nature of the services required is such
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 1    that competitive bidding is not in the best interest  of  the
 2    public,  including,  without  limiting  the generality of the
 3    foregoing,   limitation   the   services   of    accountants,
 4    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 5    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 6    skill;, and (3) (iii) when services  such  as  water,  light,
 7    heat, power, telephone, or telegraph are required.
 8        (b) All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let
 9    by  competitive  bidding  to  the  lowest  responsible bidder
10    whenever possible and, in any event, in a  manner  calculated
11    to   ensure   insure   the  best  interests  of  the  public.
12    Competitive bidding is not required for  the  lease  of  real
13    estate  or  buildings  owned  or controlled by the Authority.
14    The Board is empowered to offer such those leases  upon  such
15    terms as it deems advisable.
16        (c)  In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the
17    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
18    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
19    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
20    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
21    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
22    other than the highest bidder (in case of  sale,  concession,
23    or  lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case of purchase or
24    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
25    least  4  members of the Board, and unless such the action is
26    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
27    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
28    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
29    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
30    open to public inspection.
31        (d) Members of the Board, officers and employees  of  the
32    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
33    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
34    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
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 1    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 2    materials, supplies, or equipment.
 3        (e) The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and
 4    to readvertise for bids.  If after any such advertisement  no
 5    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 6    advertisement, shall be is received, the Board may award such
 7    the contract, without competitive bidding, provided  that  it
 8    shall  if  the  contract  is  not be less advantageous to the
 9    Authority than any valid bid received pursuant in response to
10    advertisement.
11        (f) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to  carry
12    into effect the provisions of this Section.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
14        (70 ILCS 255/2025) (from Ch. 85, par. 7375)
15        Section  2-130.  Sec. 2025.  Bids and advertisements. (a)
16    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
17    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
18    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
19    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
20    the advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible
21    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
22    Such  advertisements  for bids shall state the time and place
23    for receiving and opening bids and, by reference to plans and
24    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
25    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
26    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
27    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
28    free and open competitive bidding.
29        (b)  All bids in  response  to  advertisements  shall  be
30    sealed  and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all
31    bidders shall be entitled to  be  present  in  person  or  by
32    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
33    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
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 1    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 2    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 3    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 4    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
 5    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
 6    before advertising for bids.
 7        (c) The contract shall be awarded as promptly as possible
 8    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 9    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
10    placed on file and open to public inspection.  All bids shall
11    be void if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in response
12    to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made  by  the
13    Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
14        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
15    compliance.  (d)  Any  bidder  who  has  submitted  a  bid in
16    compliance with the requirements  for  bidding  may  bring  a
17    civil  action  in the circuit court in of the county in which
18    the metropolitan area is located to  compel  compliance  with
19    the  provisions  of  this Article relating to the awarding of
20    contracts by the Board.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 255/2026) (from Ch. 85, par. 7376)
23        Section  2-135.  Sec.   2026.    Report   and   financial
24    statement.   As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may
25    be expedient, the  Board  shall  cause  to  be  prepared  and
26    printed   a   complete  and  detailed  report  and  financial
27    statement  of  its  operations  and   of   its   assets   and
28    liabilities.   A  reasonably  sufficient  number of copies of
29    such the report shall be printed for distribution to  persons
30    interested  upon  request,  and  a copy thereof of the report
31    shall be filed with  the  county  clerk  and  the  appointing
32    officers.
33    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 255/2027) (from Ch. 85, par. 7377)
 2        Section  2-140.  State financial Sec. 2027.  Civic Center
 3    support.  The Authority created by this Article shall receive
 4    financial support from the State in the amounts provided  for
 5    in Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 7        (70 ILCS 255/2028) (from Ch. 85, par. 7378)
 8        Section   2-145.     Sec.   2028.  Antitrust  laws.   The
 9    Authority is expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
10    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act
11    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
12    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
13    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
14    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
15    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
16    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
17    federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Authority to
18    the extent its activities are either (1) (i) expressly or  by
19    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
20    Illinois law or (2) (ii) within traditional  areas  of  local
21    governmental activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 255/2029) (from Ch. 85, par. 7379)
24        Section  2-150.  Sec. 2029.  Tax exemption.  All property
25    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
26    or any taxing unit therein within the State.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 255/2030) (from Ch. 85, par. 7380)
29        Section 2-30. Sec. 2030.  Prompt payment.  Purchases made
30    under this Article shall be made in compliance with the Local
31    Government Prompt Payment Act.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 2                 PART 70. CRYSTAL LAKE CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 305/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6301)
 4        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  2-1.   The purpose of this
 5    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 6    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
 7    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
 8    the entire State of Illinois.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6302)
11        Section  70-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2. * * * (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 70-1) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6303)
15        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When used  In  this
16    Article:
17        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 70-5)
18    * * *
19        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
20    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
21    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
22    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
23        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
24    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
25    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
26    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
27        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  70-5)
28    * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 87-1208.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6304)
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 1        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 2-4. * * *
 2    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 70-10) * * *
 3        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 4    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
 5    property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 7    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section 70-10) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6305)
11        Section  2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,   and
12    other  buildings;  lease of space. Sec. 2-5.  It shall be the
13    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
14    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
15    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
16    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
17    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
18    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
19    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
20    such purposes.
21        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
22    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
23    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
24    Authority.
25        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
26    to perform such duties.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
28        (70 ILCS 305/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6306)
29        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
30    domain. Sec. 2-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
31    rights and powers duties:
32        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
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 1    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 2    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 3    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
 4    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
 5    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 6        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 7    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 8    industrial,  cultural,  educational  education,   trade   and
 9    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
10    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
11    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
12    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
13        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
14    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
15    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
16    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
17    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
18        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
19    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
20    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
21    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
22    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
23    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
24    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
25    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
26        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
27    the objects and purposes of this Article.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
29        (70 ILCS 305/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6307)
30        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.   The
31    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
32    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
33    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
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 1    obligations become payable.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 3        (70 ILCS 305/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6308)
 4        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 5    State, or local agency. Sec. 2-8.  The Authority  shall  have
 6    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 7    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 8    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 9    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
10    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
11    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
12    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
13    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
14    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
15    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
18        (70 ILCS 305/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6309)
19        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec. 2-9.  The Authority
20    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
21    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
22    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
23    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
24    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
25    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
26    appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
28        (70 ILCS 305/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6310)
29        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
30    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
31    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
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 1    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 2    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 3    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 4    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 5    and against or any other insurable risk.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6311)
 8        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 9    performance.  Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
10    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
11    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
12    Article.
13        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
14    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
15    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
16    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
17    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
18    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
19    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
20    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
21    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
22    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
23    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
24    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
25    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
26    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
27    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
28    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
29    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act "An
30    Act to authorize public corporations to  issue  bonds,  other
31    evidences  or  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
32    subject  to  interest  rate  limitations  set forth therein",
33    approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be in such  form,  may
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 1    carry  such  registration privileges, may be executed in such
 2    manner, may be payable at such place or places, may  be  made
 3    subject  to  redemption  in  such manner and upon such terms,
 4    with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may
 5    be executed in such manner, and may contain  such  terms  and
 6    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
 7    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
 8    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
 9    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
10    holder   or   holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
11    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
12    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
13    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
14    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
15    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
16    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or  and any of its officers,
17    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
18    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
19    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
20    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
21    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
22    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
23        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
24    in  the  absence  of  any  express  recital  on the face fact
25    thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such  bonds  shall  be
26    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
27        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
28    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
29    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
30    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
31    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
32    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
33    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
34        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
                            -633-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    operating the said facilities; and
 2        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 3    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 4    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 5    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 6    secure payment thereof.
 7        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 8    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
 9    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
10    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
11    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
12    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
13    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
14    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
15    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
16    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
17    shall be created thereby.
18        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
19    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
20    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
21    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
22    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
23    instituted.
24        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
25    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
26    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
27    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
28    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
29    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
30    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
31    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
32    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
33    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
34    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
                            -634-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 2    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 3    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 4    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 5    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 6    any advertisement.
 7    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 8        (70 ILCS 305/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6312)
 9        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 2-12.
10    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
11    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
12    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
13    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
14    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
15    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
16    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
17    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
18    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
19    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
20    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
21        (70 ILCS 305/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6313)
22        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-13.  The State
23    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
24    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
25    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
26    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
27    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
28    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
29    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
30    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
31    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
32    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
                            -635-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
 2    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 3    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 4    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 5    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 6    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 7    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 8    selecting securities for investment.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6314)
11        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
12    of  interest.  Sec.  2-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
13    contained in Section 70-15) * * * The members  of  the  Board
14    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
15    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
16    duties.
17        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
18    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
19    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
20    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
22        (70 ILCS 305/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6315)
23        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  2-15. * * *
24    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  70-20)  *  *  *
25    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
26    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
27    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
28    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6316)
31        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
                            -636-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    2-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
 2    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 3    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
 4    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
 5    appointed and has qualified. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 6    contained in Section 70-25) * * *
 7        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 8    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
 9    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
10    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
11    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
12    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6317)
15        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-17.   As
16    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
17    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
18    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
19    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
20    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
21    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
22    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
23    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6318)
26        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
27    2-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
28    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
29    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
30        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
31    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
32    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
                            -637-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 2    ordinance or resolution.
 3        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 4    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 5    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 6    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 7    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 8    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
10        (70 ILCS 305/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6319)
11        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-19.  The
12    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
13    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
14    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
15    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
16    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
17    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
18    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
19    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
20    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
21    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
22    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
23    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
24    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
25    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
26    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
27    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
28    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
29    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
30    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
31    principal office of the Authority.
32    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
                            -638-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 305/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6320)
 2        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-20.  All funds deposited by
 3    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 4    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 5    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 6    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 7    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 8    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 9    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
10    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
11    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
12    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
13        (70 ILCS 305/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6321)
14        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
15    2-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
16    check  or  draft  issued  pursuant to this Article Act ceases
17    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
18    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
19    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the payee, that his signature,
20    nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all  purposes
21    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
22    office until delivery.
23    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
24        (70 ILCS 305/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6322)
25        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
26    2-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
27    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
28    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
29    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
30    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
31    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
32    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
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 1    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 2    time to time by the Board.
 3        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 4    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 5    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 6    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
 7    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 8    may designate.
 9        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
10    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
11    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
12    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
13        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
14    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
15    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
16    the Board.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
18        (70 ILCS 305/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6323)
19        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
20    2-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
21    regulations, proper or necessary, to carry  into  effect  the
22    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
23    be deemed proper.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6324)
26        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
27    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board  members.  Sec.  2-24.   All
28    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
29    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
30    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
31    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
32    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
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 1    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
 2    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
 3    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
 4    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
 5    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
 6    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
 7    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
 8    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
 9    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
10    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
11    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
12    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
13    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
14        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
15    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
16    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
17    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
18    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
19    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
20    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
21        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
22    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
23    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
24    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
25    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
26    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
27    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
28    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
29    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
30    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
31    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
32    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
33    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
34    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
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 1    open to public inspection.
 2        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
 3    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
 4    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 5    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 6    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 7    materials, supplies or equipment.
 8        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
 9    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
10    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
11    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
12    contract without competitive bidding, provided that it  shall
13    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
14    received pursuant to advertisement.
15        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
16    effect the provisions of this Section.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
18        (70 ILCS 305/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6325)
19        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   2-25.
20    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
21    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
22    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
23    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
24    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
25    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
26    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
27    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
28    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
29    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
30    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
31    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
32    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
33    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  free  insure  and   open
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 1    competitive bidding.
 2        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 3    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 4    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 5    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 6    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 7    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 8    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 9    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
10    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
11    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
12    before advertising for bids.
13        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
14    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
15    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
16    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
17    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
18    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
19    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
20        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 70-30)
21    * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
23        (70 ILCS 305/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6326)
24        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
25    2-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
26    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
27    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
28    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
29    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
30    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
31    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
32    appointing officers.
33    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
                            -643-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 305/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6327)
 2        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-27.  The
 3    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
 4    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 5    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6328)
 8        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
 9    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
10    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
11    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
12    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
13    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
14    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
15    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
16    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
17    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
18    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
19    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
20    Article  or  other  Illinois  law,  or (2) within traditional
21    areas of local governmental activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
23        (70 ILCS 305/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6329)
24        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 2-29.   All  property
25    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
26    or any taxing unit therein.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
28        (70 ILCS 305/2-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6330)
29        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 2-30.  Purchases made
30    under pursuant to this Article shall be  made  in  compliance
31    with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
                            -644-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 2                    PART 75. DECATUR CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 265/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1551)
 4        Section   75-5.   Purpose.  Sec.  1.*  *  *  (nonstandard
 5    provisions contained in Section 75-5) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 265/1.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1551.1)
 8        Section 75-1. Short title. Sec. 1.1.*  *  *  (nonstandard
 9    provisions contained in Section 75-1) * * *.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1552)
12        Section 2-5. Definitions. In this Article: Sec. 2.
13        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-10)
14    * * *
15        "Governmental  Agency"  means the federal government, the
16    State of Illinois, any unit of  local  government  or  school
17    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
18        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
19    corporation, both domestic and  foreign, company, association
20    or joint stock  joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
21    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
22    thereof.
23        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-10)
24    * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 265/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1553)
27        Section 2-10. Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *  *  *
28    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-15) * * *
29        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
30    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
                            -645-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    any property of the Authority.
 2        (b)  The Authority It  may adopt a common seal and change
 3    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 4    contained in Section 75-15) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 265/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1554)
 7        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
 8    lease of space. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Authority
 9    to promote, operate and  maintain  expositions,  conventions,
10    and  theatrical,  sports and cultural activities from time to
11    time in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith  to
12    arrange,   finance   and   maintain   industrial,   cultural,
13    educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and  scientific
14    exhibits and to construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditorium,
15    exposition and office buildings for such purposes.
16        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
17    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
18    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
19    Authority.
20        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
21    to perform such duties.
22    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
23        (70 ILCS 265/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1555)
24        Section   75-20.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  5.  *  *  *
25    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-20) * * *
26    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
27        (70 ILCS 265/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1556)
28        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.   Sec.   6.   The
29    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
30    ,    office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
31    amounts of funds that which  will be  available  to  it  when
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 1    such obligations become payable.
 2    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 3        (70 ILCS 265/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1556.1)
 4        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.  Purchases made
 5    under pursuant  to   this  Article  Act   shall  be  made  in
 6    compliance  with  the  "Local Government Prompt Payment Act",
 7    approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 9        (70 ILCS 265/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1557)
10        Section 2-36.  Acquisition of  property  from  person  or
11    governmental  agency.  Sec.  7.  The Authority shall have the
12    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
13    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
14    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  (ii)  and  to
15    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
16    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
17    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
18    the  Authority,    and (iii) to enter into any agreement with
19    the State of Illinois in relation to  such  grants,  matching
20    grants, loans or appropriations.
21    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
22        (70 ILCS 265/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1558)
23        Section  2-40. Federal money. Sec. 8. The Authority shall
24    have the power (i) to apply for and accept  grants,  matching
25    grants,  loans  or appropriations from the federal government
26    or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used  for  any
27    of  the  purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter into any
28    agreement with the federal government  in  relation  to  such
29    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
30    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 265/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1559)
 2        Section 2-45. Insurance. Sec. 9. The Authority shall have
 3    the power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of
 4    insurance  and  indemnity  against loss or damage to property
 5    from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,  against
 6    employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer,
 7    or  employee  of the Board or of Authority in the performance
 8    of the duties of the his office or employment, and against or
 9    any other insurable risk.
10    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1560)
12        Section 2-52. Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest  payable
13    semi-annually;  bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
14    Sec. 10. The Authority shall have continuing power to  borrow
15    money  for  the  purpose  of  carrying out and performing its
16    duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act.
17        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
18    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
19    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
20    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
21    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
22    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
23    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
24    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
25    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
26    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
27    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
28    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
29    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
30    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
31    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
32    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
33    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
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 1    amended  at  the  time of the making of the contract, payable
 2    semi-annually,  may  be  in  such  form,   may   carry   such
 3    registration  privileges, may be executed in such manner, may
 4    be payable at such place or places, may be  made  subject  to
 5    redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or
 6    without premium as is stated on  the  face  thereof,  may  be
 7    executed  in  such  manner  and  may  contain  such terms and
 8    covenants, all as may be provided in said the ordinance.   In
 9    case  any  officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases
10    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold  office,  ;  his
11    signature shall nevertheless be valid and effective  for  all
12    purposes.   The  holder  or holders of any bonds, or interest
13    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
14    bring  mandamus,  injunction,  or  other civil actions or and
15    proceedings to compel the performance and observance  by  the
16    Authority  or  any of its officers, agents or employees of or
17    any contract or covenant  made  by  the  Authority  with  the
18    holders  of such bonds or interest coupons, and to compel the
19    Authority and any of its officers,  agents  or  employees  to
20    perform  any  duties required to be performed for the benefit
21    of the holders of any such bonds or interest coupons  by  the
22    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
23    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
24    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
25    contract or covenant.
26        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
27    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
28    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
29    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
30    Illinois.
31        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
32    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
33    shall determine, except that if issued to  bear  interest  at
34    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
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 1    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds
 2    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest  and
 3    except  that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at a
 4    rate of less than the maximum rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
 5    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
 6    the contract, shall be such that the  interest  cost  to  the
 7    Authority  of the money received from the sale of bonds shall
 8    not  exceed  the  maximum  rate  authorized   by   the   Bond
 9    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
10    the contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds  or
11    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
12        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
13    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
14    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
15    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
16    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
17    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
18    revenues of the Authority to pay:
19        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
20    operating the said facilities; and
21        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
22    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
23    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
24    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
25    secure payment thereof.
26        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
27    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
28    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
29    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
30    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
31    theatrical,    cultural,   expositions,   sport   activities,
32    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
33    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
34    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
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 1    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
 2    created thereby.
 3        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 4    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
 5    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
 6    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
 7    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
 8    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
 9        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
10    sold the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof,  shall
11    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
12    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
13    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
14    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
15    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
16    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
17    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
18    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
19    best bidder or bidders therefor.  The  Authority  shall  have
20    the  right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in the
21    manner provided for in the initial  advertisement.   However,
22    if  no  bids  are received such bonds may be sold at not less
23    than par value, without further advertising, within  60  days
24    after  the  bids  are  required  to  be filed pursuant to any
25    advertisement.
26        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
27    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
28    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
29    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
30    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
31    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
32    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
33    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
34    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
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 1    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
 2    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
 3    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
 4    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
 5    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
 6    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
 7    Acts.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 9        (70 ILCS 265/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1561)
10        Section  75-25. Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 11. *
11    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-25)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
13        (70 ILCS 265/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1562)
14        Section  75-30.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec.  12.  *   *
15    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-30)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
17        (70 ILCS 265/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1563)
18        Section 75-35. Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13. *
19    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-35)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 265/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1564)
22        Section 75-40. Tax. Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions
23    contained in Section 75-40)* * *
24    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 265/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1565)
26        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
27    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
28    interest. Sec. 15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
29    Section 75-45) * * * The members  of  the  Board  They  shall
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 1    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
 2    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 3    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
 4    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
 5    for his or her services as such officer.
 6        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 7    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 8    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
 9    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1566)
12        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  16.*  *   *
13    (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section 75-50) * * *
14    Within 30 days after certification of his   appointment,  and
15    before  entering  upon the duties of his  office, each member
16    of the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
17    of office and file it in  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of
18    State.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 265/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1567)
21        Section  2-85. Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 17.
22    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
23    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
24    resign from  his  office;   the  resignation  takes  to  take
25    effect  when  the  member's his  successor has been appointed
26    and has qualified.
27        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.   The
28    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
29    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
30    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
31    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
32    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
                            -653-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 2    or by counsel in the member's his  own defense upon not  less
 3    than 10 days' notice.
 4        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 5        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 6    or of abandonment of his   office,  or  in  case  of   death,
 7    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 8    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 9    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
10    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
11    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
12        (70 ILCS 265/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1568)
13        Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Sec. 18. As soon
14    as practicably possible after the appointment of the  initial
15    members,  the  Board  shall  organize  for the transaction of
16    business, select a chairman and a  temporary  secretary  from
17    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
18    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
19    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
20    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
21    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
22    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
23        (70 ILCS 265/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1569)
24        Section  2-97.  Board  meetings; public records. Sec. 19.
25    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once  in
26    each  calendar  month, the time and place of such meetings to
27    be fixed by the Board.
28        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 75-55)
29    * * *
30        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
31    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
32    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
                            -654-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 2    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
 3    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 265/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1570)
 6        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
 7    bank or savings and loan  association.  Sec.  20.  The  Board
 8    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
 9    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
10    the  Board,   and  shall  fix  their duties and compensation.
11    Before entering upon the  its   duties  of  their  respective
12    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
13    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
14    corporate sureties to be approved by  the  Board.   The  bond
15    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
16    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
17    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
18    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
19    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
20    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
21    Board.   The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to
22    any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing  of
23    any  savings  and  loan association or national or State bank
24    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
25    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
26    as a depository for those these  funds.  The oaths of  office
27    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
28    office of the Authority.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
30        (70 ILCS 265/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1571)
31        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
32    Investment Act. Sec. 21. All funds deposited by the treasurer
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 1    in  any  bank or savings and loan association shall be placed
 2    in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn  or  paid
 3    out  only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan
 4    association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the
 5    chairman of the Board.  The Board may designate  any  of  its
 6    members  or any officer or employee of the Authority to affix
 7    the signature of  the  chairman  and  another  to  affix  the
 8    signature  of the treasurer to any check or draft for payment
 9    of salaries or wages and for payment of any other  obligation
10    of not more than $2,500.
11        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
12    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
13    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
14    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
15    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
16    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
18        (70 ILCS 265/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1572)
19        Section  2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 22.
20    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
21    draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,   ceases  (after
22    attaching  his signature)  to hold his office after attaching
23    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
24    draft  thereof to the payee, that his  signature nevertheless
25    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
26    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
27    delivery thereof.
28    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
29        (70 ILCS 265/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1573)
30        Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments.  Sec.
31    23.  The  Board  may appoint a general manager who shall be a
32    person man of recognized ability and business experience,  to
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 1    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 2    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 3    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 4    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 5    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
 6    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
 7    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 8        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 9    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
10    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
11    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
12    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
13    may designate.
14        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
15    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
16    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
17    office and shall not be members of the Board.
18        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
19    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
20    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
21    the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
23        (70 ILCS 265/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1574)
24        Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations;  fines
25    and  penalties.  Sec.  24. The Board shall have power to pass
26    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
27    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
28    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
29    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
30    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
31    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
32    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
33    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 2        (70 ILCS 265/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1575)
 3        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 4    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 25. All contracts for
 5    sale  of  property  of the value of more than $2500, or for a
 6    concession in or lease of property, including air rights,  of
 7    the  Authority  for  a  term  of more than one year, shall be
 8    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
 9    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
10    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
11    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
12    responsible  bidder,  after  advertising  for  bids,  except:
13    excepting   (1)  when repair parts, accessories, equipment or
14    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
15    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
16    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
17    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
18    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
19    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
20    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
21    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
22    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
23        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
24    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
25    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
26    insure the best interests of the public.
27        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
28    Board  may  take  into in account the past record of dealings
29    with  the  bidder,  the  bidder's  experience,  adequacy   of
30    equipment,  and  ability  to  complete performance within the
31    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
32    but in no case shall any such contract contracts  be  awarded
33    to  any  other  than  the  highest  bidder  (in case of sale,
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 1    concession or  lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of
 2    purchase  or  expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a
 3    vote of at least 4/5 of the members of the Board, and  unless
 4    such  action is accompanied by a statement in writing setting
 5    forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to  the
 6    highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement
 7    shall  be  kept  on  file  in  the  principal  office  of the
 8    Authority and open to public inspection.
 9        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
10    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
11    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
12    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
13    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
14    materials, supplies or equipment.
15        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
16    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
17    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
18    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
19    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
20    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
21    received pursuant to advertisement.
22        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
23    effect the provisions of this Section.
24    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
25        (70 ILCS 265/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576)
26        Section   2-130.   Bids   and  advertisements.  Sec.  26.
27    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
28    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
29    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
30    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
31    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
32    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
33    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
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 1    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 2    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
 3    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
 4    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 5    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
 6    free and open competitive bidding.
 7        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 8    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 9    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
10    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
11    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
12    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
13    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
14    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
15    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
16    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
17    before advertising for bids.
18        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
19    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
20    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
21    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
22    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
23    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
24    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
25    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
26        (70 ILCS 265/26a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576a)
27        Section  2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 26a.  Exemption from
28    taxation.  All property of the Decatur and  Vermilion  County
29    Civic  Centers Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the
30    State or any taxing unit therein.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
32        (70 ILCS 265/26b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576b)
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 1        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 26b.   The  Authority
 2    is  hereby   expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
 3    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act
 4    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
 5    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 6    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 7    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 8    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 9    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
10    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
11    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
12    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
13    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
14    areas of local governmental activity.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 265/26c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576c)
17        Section  2-140.  State  financial support. Sec. 26c.  The
18    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
19    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
20    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 265/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1577)
23        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.  Sec.  27.
24    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
25    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
26    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
27    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
28    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
29    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
30    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
31    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
32    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 265/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1578)
 2        Section  2-155.  Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  28.  If  any
 3    provision  of this Article Act is held invalid such provision
 4    shall be deemed to be excised from this Article Act  and  the
 5    invalidity   thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the  other
 6    provisions of this Article Act.  If the  application  of  any
 7    provision  of  this Article Act to any person or circumstance
 8    is held invalid it shall not affect the application  of  such
 9    provision  to  such persons or circumstances other than those
10    as to which it is held invalid.
11    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
12                 PART 80. DUPAGE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
13        (70 ILCS 270/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3401)
14        Section 80-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-1. * * *  (nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 80-1) * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3402)
18        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-2.  When used In this
19    Article:
20        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  80-5)
21    * * *
22        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
23    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
24    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
25    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
26        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
27    domestic  or  foreign corporation, both domestic and foreign,
28    company, association or joint stock joint-stock  association;
29    and  includes  any  trustee,  receiver,  assignee or personal
30    representative thereof.
31        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  80-5)
32    * * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3403)
 3        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 1-3. * * *
 4    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 80-10) * * *
 5        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 6    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
 7    property of the Authority.
 8        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 9    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
10    contained in Section 80-10) * * *
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3404)
13        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
14    lease  of  space.  Sec.  1-4.   It  shall  be the duty of the
15    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
16    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
17    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
18    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
19    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
20    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
21    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
22    purposes.
23        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
24    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
25    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
26    Authority.
27        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
28    to perform such duties.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
30        (70 ILCS 270/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3405)
31        Section 80-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  1-5.  *  *  *
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 1    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 80-15) * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3406)
 4        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-6.   The
 5    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 6    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 7    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 8    obligations become payable.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/1-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3406.1)
11        Section  2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  1-6.1.  Purchases
12    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
13    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
14    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3407)
17        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
18    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 1-7.  The Authority shall have
19    the power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift
20    or   otherwise   any   property  or  rights  useful  for  the
21    Authority's purposes from any person  or  persons,  from  any
22    municipal  corporation, body politic, or agency of the State,
23    or from the State itself, useful for its purposes,  and  (ii)
24    to  apply  for  and  accept grants, matching grants, loans or
25    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
26    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
27    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
28    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
29    grants, loans or appropriations.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3408)
 2        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  1-8.   The  Authority
 3    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 4    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 5    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 6    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 7    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 8    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 9    appropriations.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 270/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3409)
12        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-9.  The Authority shall
13    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
14    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
15    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
16    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
17    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
18    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
19    and against or any other insurable risk.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3410)
22        Section 80-20.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 1-10. *  *
23    * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 80-20) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
25        (70 ILCS 270/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3411)
26        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-11.
27    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
28    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
29    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
30    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
31    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
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 1    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 2    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 3    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
 4    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
 5    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3412)
 8        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-12.  The State
 9    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
10    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
11    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
12    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
13    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
14    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
15    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
16    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
17    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
18    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
19    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
20    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
21    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
22    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
23    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
24    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
25    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
26    selecting securities for investment.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3413)
29        Section  80-25.  Bonds  other  than  revenue  bonds. Sec.
30    1-13. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
31    80-25) * * *
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3414)
 2        Section  80-30.  Tax.  Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 80-30) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3415)
 6        Section    2-76.  Board   members;   financial   matters;
 7    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 8    interest.  Sec. 1-15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
 9    in Section 80-35) * * * The members of the Board  They  shall
10    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
11    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
12    duties.  However, any member of the board who is appointed to
13    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
14    for his or her services as such officer.
15        No member of the board or employee of the Authority shall
16    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
17    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
18    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3416)
21        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-16. * * *
22    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  80-40)  *  *  *
23    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
24    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
25    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
26    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3417)
29        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
30    1-17.   Members  of  the  board shall hold office until their
31    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
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 1    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 2    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 3    appointed and has qualified.
 4        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
 5    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 6    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
 7    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
 8    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
 9    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
10    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
11    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
12    than 10 days' notice.
13        (Section 2-85, resumed)
14        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
15    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
16    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
17    office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled  for
18    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
19    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3418)
22        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-18.   As
23    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
24    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
25    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
26    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
27    govern   its   proceedings.  The  initial  chairman  and  his
28    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
29    for  the term of the chairman's his office as a member of the
30    Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3419)
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 1        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
 2    1-19.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 3    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 4    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 5        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 6    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
 7    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
 8    of  at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
 9    any ordinance or resolution.
10        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
11    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
12    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
13    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
14    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
15    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3420)
18        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
19    bank or savings and loan association. Sec. 1-20.   The  Board
20    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
21    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
22    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
23    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
24    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
25    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
26    corporate sureties to be approved  by  the  Board.  The  bond
27    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
28    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
29    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
30    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
31    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
32    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
33    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
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 1    loss  sustained  by the insolvency, failure or closing of any
 2    savings and  loan  association  or  national  or  State  bank
 3    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
 4    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
 5    as  a  depository  for those these funds. The oaths of office
 6    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
 7    office of the Authority.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3421)
10        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
11    Investment Act.  Sec.  1-21.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
12    treasurer  in  any bank or savings and loan association shall
13    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
14    or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank  or  savings
15    and   loan   association,   signed   by   the  treasurer  and
16    countersigned by the chairman of the  Board.  The  Board  may
17    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
18    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
19    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
20    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
21    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
22        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
23    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
24    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
25    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
26    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
27    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3422)
30        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
31    1-22.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
32    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
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 1    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
 2    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 3    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
 4    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
 5    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
 6    office until delivery thereof.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3423)
 9        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
10    1-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
11    person of recognized ability and business experience to  hold
12    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
13    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
14    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
15    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
16    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
17    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
18    time to time by the Board.
19        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
20    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
21    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
22    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
23    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
24    may designate.
25        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
26    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
27    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
28    office and shall not be members of the Board.
29        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
30    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
31    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
32    the Board.
33    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3424)
 2        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 3    and penalties. Sec. 1-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
 4    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
 5    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
 6    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
 7    proper.   All   fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
 8    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 9    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
10    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
11    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3425)
14        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
15    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 1-25.  All  contracts
16    for  sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or for
17    a concession in or lease of property, including  air  rights,
18    of  the  Authority for a term of more than one year, shall be
19    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
20    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
21    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
22    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
23    responsible  bidder,  after advertising for bids, except: (1)
24    when repair parts, accessories,  equipment  or  services  are
25    required  for  equipment  or services previously furnished or
26    contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services  required
27    is  such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest
28    of the public, including, without limiting the generality  of
29    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
30    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
31    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
32    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
33    telephone or telegraph are required.
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 1        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
 2    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 3    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
 4    insure the best interests of the public.
 5        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
 6    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
 7    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
 8    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
 9    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
10    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
11    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
12    lowest  bidder  (in  case of purchase or expenditure), unless
13    authorized or approved by a vote  of  at  least  4/5  of  the
14    members  of  the Board, and unless such action is accompanied
15    by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not
16    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
17    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
18    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
19    inspection.
20        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
21    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
22    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
23    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
24    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
25    materials, supplies or equipment.
26        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
27    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
28    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
29    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
30    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
31    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
32    received pursuant to advertisement.
33        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
34    effect the provisions of this Section.
                            -673-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3426)
 3        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   1-26.
 4    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
 5    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
 6    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
 7    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
 8    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
 9    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
10    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
11    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
12    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
13    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
14    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
15    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
16    free and open competitive bidding.
17        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
18    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
19    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
20    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
21    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
22    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
23    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
24    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
25    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
26    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
27    before advertising for bids.
28        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
29    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
30    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
31    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
32    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
33    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
                            -674-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3427)
 4        Section 2-150.  Tax Sec. 1-27. exemption  from  taxation.
 5    All  property  of  the  DuPage  County Civic Center Authority
 6    shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit
 7    therein.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3428)
10        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
11    1-28.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
12    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
13    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
14    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
15    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
16    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
17    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
18    appointing officers as provided in Section 1-16.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3429)
21        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-29.  The Authority
22    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
23    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
24    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
25    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
26    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
27    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
28    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
29    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
30    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
31    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
                            -675-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 2    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 3    areas of local governmental activity.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3430)
 6        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-30.  The
 7    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 8    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 9    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11                     PART 85. ELGIN CIVIC CENTER
12        (70 ILCS 270/3-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3601)
13        Section 2-3.  Purpose. Sec. 3-1.   The  purpose  of  this
14    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
15    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
16    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
17    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/3-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3602)
20        Section  85-1.  Short title. Sec. 3-2. * * * (nonstandard
21    provisions contained in Section 85-1) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
23        (70 ILCS 270/3-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3603)
24        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3-3.  When used  In  this
25    Article:
26        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 85-5)
27    * * *
28        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
29    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
30    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
                            -676-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 2        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
 3    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
 4    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
 5    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 6        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  85-5)
 7    * * *
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/3-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3604)
10        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 3-4. * * *
11    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 85-10) * * *
12        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
13    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
14    property of the Authority.
15        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
16    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
17    contained in Section 85-10) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/3-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3605)
20        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
21    lease  of  space.  Sec.  3-5.   It  shall  be the duty of the
22    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
23    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
24    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
25    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
26    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
27    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
28    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
29    purposes.
30        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
31    rental  and  the  lease  of air space over and appurtenant to
32    such structures shall be deemed an integral function  of  the
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 1    Authority.
 2        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
 3    to perform such duties.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/3-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3606)
 6        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 7    domain.  Sec.  3-6.    The Authority shall have the following
 8    rights and powers duties:
 9        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
10    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
11    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
12    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
13    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
14    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
15        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
16    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
17    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
18    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
19    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
20    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
21    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
22        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
23    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
24    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
25    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
26    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
27        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
28    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
29    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
30    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
31    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
32    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
33    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
                            -678-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
 2        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 3    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/3-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3607)
 6        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  3-7.   The
 7    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
 8    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
 9    amounts of funds which will be  available  to  it  when  such
10    obligations become payable.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/3-7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3607.1)
13        Section  2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  3-7.1.  Purchases
14    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
15    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
16    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/3-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3608)
19        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
20    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 3-8.  The Authority shall have
21    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
22    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
23    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
24    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
25    the State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to  apply
26    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
27    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
28    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
29    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
30    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
31    grants, loans or appropriations.
                            -679-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/3-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3609)
 3        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  3-9.   The  Authority
 4    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 5    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 6    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 7    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 8    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 9    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
10    appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/3-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3610)
13        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 3-10.  The Authority shall
14    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
15    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
16    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
17    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
18    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
19    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
20    and against or any other insurable risk.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/3-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3611)
23        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
24    performance. Sec. 3-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
25    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
26    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
27    Article Act.
28        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
29    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
30    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
31    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
                            -680-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 2    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 3    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 4    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
 5    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
 6    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 7    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 8    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
 9    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
10    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
11    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
12    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
13    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
14    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
15    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
16    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
17    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
18    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
19    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
20    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
21    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
22    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
23    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
24    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
25    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
26    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
27    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
28    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
29    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
30    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
31    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
32    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
33    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
34    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
                            -681-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
 2    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
 3    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
 4    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
 5    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
 6    covenant.
 7        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 8    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
 9    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
10    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
11        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
12    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
13    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
14    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
15    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
16    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
17    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
18        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
19    operating the said facilities; and
20        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
21    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
22    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
23    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
24    secure payment thereof.
25        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
26    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
27    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
28    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
29    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
30    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
31    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
32    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
33    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
34    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
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 1    Authority shall be created thereby.
 2        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 3    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
 4    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
 5    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 6    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
 7    instituted.
 8        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 9    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
10    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
11    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
12    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
13    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
14    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
15    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
16    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
17    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
18    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
19    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
20    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
21    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
22    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
23    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
24    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
26        (70 ILCS 270/3-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3612)
27        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  3-12.
28    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
29    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
30    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
31    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
32    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
33    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
                            -683-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 2    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
 3    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
 4    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 6        (70 ILCS 270/3-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3613)
 7        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 3-13.  The State
 8    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
 9    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
10    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
11    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
12    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
13    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
14    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
15    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
16    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
17    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
18    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
19    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
20    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
21    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
22    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
23    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
24    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
25    selecting securities for investment.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
27        (70 ILCS 270/3-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3614)
28        Section 2-65.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 3-14.
29    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
30    2-50 3-11,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until  the
31    proposition to issue the bonds same has been submitted to and
32    approved by a majority of the voters of the said metropolitan
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 1    area  voting  upon  the  proposition at a general election in
 2    accordance with the general election law. The  Authority  may
 3    by  resolution  order  the  such  proposition  submitted at a
 4    regular election in accordance with the general election law,
 5    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
 6    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
 7    submission.   Any  proposition  to  issue  bonds  under  this
 8    Section as herein set forth shall  be  in  substantially  the
 9    following form:
10             Shall  bonds  of  the (name of Authority) "Elgin YES
11        Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and  Office  Building
12        Authority"  to  the  amount of $(amount) ..... Dollars ($
13        ) be issued for the purpose of (state purpose) ....?  NO
14    The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/3-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3615)
17        Section 2-70.  Tax. Sec. 3-15.   If  a  majority  of  the
18    voters  of the said metropolitan area approve the issuance of
19    bonds as provided in Section  2-65  3-14  of  this  Act,  the
20    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
21    sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest
22    charges on such bonds.
23        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
24    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
25    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
26    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
27    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
28    the   metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
29    ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk no later  than
30    the 3rd Tuesday in September in each year. Upon the filing of
31    the  ordinance  Thereupon  the county clerk shall extend such
32    tax; provided the aggregate amount of taxes  levied  for  any
33    one year shall not exceed the rate of .0005% of the full fair
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 1    cash  value of the taxable property in the metropolitan area,
 2    as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/3-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3616)
 5        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 6    of  interest.  Sec.  3-16.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 7    contained in Section 85-15) * * * The members  of  the  Board
 8    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 9    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
10    duties.
11        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
12    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
13    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
14    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/3-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3617)
17        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  3-17. * * *
18    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section  85-20)  *  *  *
19    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
20    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
21    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
22    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/3-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3618)
25        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
26    3-18.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
27    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
28    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
29    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
30    appointed and has qualified.
31        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.   The
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 1    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 2    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
 3    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
 4    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
 5    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
 6    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 7    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
 8    than 10 days' notice.
 9        (Section 2-85 resumed)
10        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
11    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
12    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
13    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
14    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
15    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/3-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3619)
18        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 3-19.   As
19    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
20    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
21    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
22    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
23    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
24    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
25    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
26    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/3-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3620)
29        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
30    3-20.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
31    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
32    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
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 1        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 2    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 3    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 4    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 5    ordinance or resolution.
 6        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 7    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 8    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 9    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
10    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
11    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/3-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3621)
14        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  3-21.  The
15    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
16    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
17    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
18    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
19    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
20    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
21    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
22    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
23    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
24    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
25    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
26    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
27    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
28    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
29    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
30    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
31    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
32    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
33    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
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 1    of the Authority.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/3-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3622)
 4        Section  85-25.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
 5    Investment  Act.  Sec.  3-22.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
 6    contained in Section 85-25) * * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/3-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3623)
 9        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
10    3-23.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
11    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
12    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
13    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
14    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
15    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
16    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
17    office until delivery.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/3-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3624)
20        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
21    3-24.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
22    person    of  recognized  ability and business experience, to
23    hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.   The  general
24    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
25    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
26    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
27    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
28    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
29    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
30        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
31    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
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 1    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 2    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
 3    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
 4    may designate.
 5        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 6    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
 7    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
 8    office and shall not be members of the Board.
 9        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
10    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
11    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
12    the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
14        (70 ILCS 270/3-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3625)
15        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
16    3-25.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
17    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
18    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
19    be deemed proper.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/3-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3626)
22        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
23    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 3-26.  All
24    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
25    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
26    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
27    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
28    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
29    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
30    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
31    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
32    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
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 1    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 2    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 3    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 4    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 5    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 6    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 7    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 8    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
 9    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
10        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
11    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
12    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
13    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
14    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
15    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
16    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
17        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
18    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
19    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
20    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
21    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
22    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
23    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
24    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
25    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
26    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
27    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
28    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
29    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
30    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
31        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
32    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
33    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
34    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
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 1    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 2    materials, supplies or equipment.
 3        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 4    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 5    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 6    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 7    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 8    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 9    received pursuant to advertisement.
10        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
11    effect the provisions of this Section.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/3-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3627)
14        Section 2-130.  Bids and advertisements.   Advertisements
15    Sec.  3-27.    Advertisement  for  bids shall be published at
16    least twice in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
17    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
18    be at least 10 calendar days before the  time  for  receiving
19    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
20    accessible  bulletin  boards  in  the principal office of the
21    Authority.  Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and
22    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
23    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
24    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
25    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
26    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
27    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
28        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
29    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
30    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
31    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
32    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
33    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
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 1    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 2    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 3    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 4    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 5    before advertising for bids.
 6        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 7    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 8    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
 9    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
10    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
11    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
12    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
13        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 85-30)
14    * * *
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/3-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3628)
17        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
18    3-28.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
19    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
20    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
21    operations  and  of  its assets and liabilities. A reasonably
22    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
23    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
24    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
25    appointing officers.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
27        (70 ILCS 270/3-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3629)
28        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 3-29.  All property
29    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
30    or any taxing unit therein.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/3-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3630)
 2        Section  2-140.  State  financial report. Sec. 3-30.  The
 3    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 4    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 5    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/3-31) (from Ch. 85, par. 3631)
 8        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 3-31.  The Authority
 9    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
10    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
11    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
12    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
13    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
14    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
15    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
16    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
17    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
18    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
19    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
20    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
21    areas of local governmental activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
23                  PART 90. FOREST PARK CIVIC CENTER
24        (70 ILCS 275/3001) (from Ch. 85, par. 7401)
25        Section 90-1. Sec. 3001.  Short title. * * * (nonstandard
26    provisions contained in Section 90-1) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 275/3002) (from Ch. 85, par. 7402)
29        Section  2-3.  Sec.  3002.  Purpose.  The purpose of this
30    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
31    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
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 1    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
 2    the entire State of Illinois.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 4        (70 ILCS 275/3003) (from Ch. 85, par. 7403)
 5        Section 2-5. Sec. 3003.  Definitions.  In this Article:
 6        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 90-5)
 7    * * *
 8        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 9    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
10    governmental  body,  and  together   with   any   agency   or
11    instrumentality   of  their  agencies  or  instrumentalities,
12    corporate or otherwise thereof.
13        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
14    domestic  or  foreign  corporation,  company, association, or
15    joint stock association; and includes any trustee,  receiver,
16    assignee of their trustees, receivers, assignees, or personal
17    representative thereof representatives.
18        *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 90-5)
19    * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
21        (70 ILCS 275/3004) (from Ch. 85, par. 7404)
22        Section 2-10. Lawsuits; common seal. Sec. 3004.  Creation
23    of  Authority.  *  *  *  (nonstandard provisions contained in
24    Section 90-10) * * *
25        (a) (b)  The  Authority  may  sue  and  be  sued  in  its
26    corporate  name,  but  execution  shall not in any case issue
27    against any property of the Authority.
28        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
29    the  same seal at its pleasure. * * * (nonstandard provisions
30    contained in Section  90-10) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 275/3005) (from Ch. 85, par. 7405)
 2        Section   2-15.   Sec.   3005.     Duties;    auditorium,
 3    recreational,  and  other buildings; lease of space. It shall
 4    be the duty of the Authority to shall promote,  operate,  and
 5    maintain  expositions,  conventions,  and theatrical, sports,
 6    and cultural activities from time to time in the metropolitan
 7    area and. in connection therewith to  with  its  duties,  the
 8    Authority  shall  arrange,  finance, and maintain industrial,
 9    cultural,  educational,  theatrical,   sports,   trade,   and
10    scientific  exhibits  and  to  shall  construct,  equip,  and
11    maintain  auditorium,  exposition,  recreational,  and office
12    buildings for such those purposes.
13        The provision of Providing office  space  for  lease  and
14    rental   and   the  lease  of  leasing  air  space  over  and
15    appurtenant to such those structures shall be deemed  an  are
16    integral function functions of the Authority.
17        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
18    to perform such its duties.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
20        (70 ILCS 275/3006) (from Ch. 85, par. 7406)
21        Section  90-12. Sec. 3006.  Powers. *  *  *  (nonstandard
22    provisions contained in Section 90-12) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
24        (70 ILCS 275/3007) (from Ch. 85, par. 7407)
25        Section  2-25.  Sec.  3007.   Incurring obligations.  The
26    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
27    office or administrative expenses except within  the  amounts
28    of  funds  that  will  be  available  to  it  when such those
29    obligations become payable.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
31        (70 ILCS 275/3008) (from Ch. 85, par. 7408)
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 1        Section 2-35. Sec. 3008.  Acquisition  of  property  from
 2    person,  State,  or local agency; State money.  The Authority
 3    shall have has  the  power  (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by
 4    purchase,  lease,  gift,  or otherwise any property or rights
 5    useful for  the  Authority's  purposes  from  any  person  or
 6    persons,  from  any  municipal  corporation, body politic, or
 7    agency of the State, or from the State itself, useful for its
 8    purposes, (ii) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching
 9    grants,  loans,  or appropriations from the State of Illinois
10    or any agency or instrumentality thereof of the State  to  be
11    used  for  any of the purposes of the Authority, and (iii) to
12    enter into any  agreement  with  the  State  of  Illinois  in
13    relation  to  such  those  grants, matching grants, loans, or
14    appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 275/3009) (from Ch. 85, par. 7409)
17        Section 2-40. Sec. 3009.  Federal money.   The  Authority
18    shall  have has the power (i) to apply for and accept grants,
19    matching grants, loans, or appropriations  from  the  federal
20    government  or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof of the
21    federal government to be used for any of the purposes of  the
22    Authority  and  (ii)  to  enter  into  any agreement with the
23    federal government in relation to such those grants, matching
24    grants, loans, or appropriations.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 275/3010) (from Ch. 85, par. 7410)
27        Section 2-45. Sec. 3010. Insurance.  The Authority  shall
28    have  has  the  power to procure and enter into contracts for
29    any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to
30    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
31    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
32    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
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 1    performance  of  the  duties  of  the  his  or  her office or
 2    employment, and against any other insurable risk.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 4        (70 ILCS 275/3011) (from Ch. 85, par. 7411)
 5        Section 2-50. Sec. 3011.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits
 6    to compel performance.  (a)  The  Authority  shall  have  has
 7    continuing  power to borrow money for the purpose of carrying
 8    out and performing its duties and exercising its powers under
 9    this Article.
10        (b)  For the purpose of evidencing the obligation of  the
11    Authority  to  repay  any money so borrowed as aforesaid, the
12    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
13    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
14    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
15    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
16    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
17    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
18    thereof  of  the  bonds.  All such the bonds shall be payable
19    solely from the revenues or income to  be  derived  from  the
20    fairs,  expositions,  exhibitions,  rentals  and, leases, and
21    other authorized activities operated by it, and  from  funds,
22    if any, received and to be received by the Authority from any
23    other  source.  Such  The  bonds  (i) may bear such a date or
24    dates, (ii) may mature at such a time or times not  exceeding
25    40 years from their respective dates, (iii) may bear interest
26    at  such  a  rate  or  rates  not  exceeding the maximum rate
27    permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, (iv) may be in  such
28    a  form, (v) may carry such registration privileges, (vi) may
29    be executed in such a manner, (vii) may be payable at such  a
30    place  or places, (viii) may be made subject to redemption in
31    such a manner and upon such terms, with or without premium as
32    is stated on the face thereof  of  the  bonds,  (ix)  may  be
33    executed in such a manner, and (x) may contain such terms and
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 1    covenants,  all  as  may  be  provided  in said the ordinance
 2    authorizing the issuance of the bonds. In  case  any  officer
 3    whose  signature  appears on any bond ceases (after attaching
 4    his signature) to hold office  after  attaching  his  or  her
 5    signature, his that signature shall nevertheless be valid and
 6    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
 7    bonds or bond interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by
 8    the Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity
 9    (i) to compel the performance and observance by the Authority
10    or any of its officers, agents, or employees of any  contract
11    or  covenant  made  by the Authority with the holders of such
12    those bonds or interest coupons, (ii) to compel the Authority
13    or any of its officers, agents, or employees to  perform  any
14    duties  required  to  be  performed  for  the  benefit of the
15    holders of any such of those bonds or interest coupons by the
16    provisions of the ordinance authorizing their  issuance,  and
17    (iii)  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of its officers,
18    agents, or employees from taking any action in conflict  with
19    any such the contract or covenant.
20        (c)  Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds
21    bond  and  in  the absence of any express recital on the face
22    thereof of the bond that it is non-negotiable  nonnegotiable,
23    all  such  bonds  shall  be  negotiable instruments under the
24    Uniform Commercial Code.
25        (d)  From and after the issuance of any bonds  as  herein
26    provided  in  this  Section  it  shall  be  the  duty  of the
27    corporate authorities of  the  Authority  Board  to  fix  and
28    establish  rates,  charges,  rents,  and  fees for the use of
29    facilities acquired, constructed, reconstructed, extended, or
30    improved with the proceeds of the sale of  said  those  bonds
31    that  are sufficient at all times, with other revenues of the
32    Authority, to pay:
33        (a) (i)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating,
34    and operating the said those facilities; and
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 1        (b)  (ii)  the bonds principal of and interest thereon on
 2    the bonds as they shall become  due,  and  all  sinking  fund
 3    requirements and other requirements provided by the ordinance
 4    authorizing  the  issuance of the bonds or as provided by any
 5    trust agreement executed to secure  payment  thereof  of  the
 6    bonds.
 7        (e)  To  secure  the  payment of any or all of such bonds
 8    and for the  purpose  of  setting  forth  the  covenants  and
 9    undertakings of the Authority in connection with the issuance
10    thereof of the bonds and the issuance of any additional bonds
11    payable  from  such the revenue income to be derived from the
12    fairs, recreational, theatrical,  and  cultural  expositions,
13    sports activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space
14    leases  and  rentals,  and  from  other  revenue, if any, the
15    Authority may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust  agreement  or
16    agreements;  provided  that,  but  no  lien upon any physical
17    property of the Authority shall be created thereby by a trust
18    agreement.
19        (f)  A remedy for any breach or default by the  Authority
20    of  the  terms of any such a trust agreement by the Authority
21    may be by mandamus proceedings  in  any  court  of  competent
22    jurisdiction  to compel performance and compliance therewith,
23    but the trust agreement may prescribe by  whom  or  on  whose
24    behalf such the action may be instituted.
25        (g)  Before  any  such  bonds (excepting refunding bonds)
26    are sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof of
27    that issue, shall  be  offered  for  sale  as  a  unit  after
28    advertising for bids at least 3 times in a daily newspaper of
29    general  circulation  published in the metropolitan area, the
30    last publication to be at  least  10  days  before  bids  are
31    required  to  be filed.  Copies of such the advertisement may
32    be published in any newspaper or financial publication in the
33    United States.  All bids shall be sealed, filed,  and  opened
34    as  provided  by ordinance, and the bonds shall be awarded to
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 1    the  highest  and  best  bidder  or  bidders  therefor.   The
 2    Authority shall have the right to  reject  all  bids  and  to
 3    readvertise  for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for in the
 4    initial advertisement. However, if no bids are received such,
 5    however, the bonds may be sold at not less  than  par  value,
 6    without  further  advertising,  within 60 days after the bids
 7    are required to be filed pursuant to under any advertisement.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 9        (70 ILCS 275/3012) (from Ch. 85, par. 7412)
10        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of Sec. 3012.  Limitation  on
11    indebtedness.   Under no circumstances shall any bonds issued
12    by the Authority be or become an indebtedness  or  obligation
13    of  the  State of Illinois or of any political subdivision of
14    or municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond  or
15    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
16    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
17    provision, and. it shall be plainly stated  on  the  face  of
18    each   such   bond  that  it  does  not  constitute  such  an
19    indebtedness or obligation but is  payable  solely  from  the
20    revenues or income as provided in this Article.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 275/3013) (from Ch. 85, par. 7413)
23        Section  2-60. Sec. 3013. Investment in bonds.  The State
24    and, all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns  and,
25    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions, and
26    public bodies, and  any  of  their  public  officers  of  any
27    thereof;,  all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks
28    and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and
29    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
30    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;,  and  all  executors,
31    administrators,  guardians,  trustees,  and other fiduciaries
32    may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other  funds
                            -701-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 2    pursuant  to under this Article, it being the purpose of this
 3    Section to authorize the investment in such  those  bonds  of
 4    all  sinking,  insurance,  retirement, compensation, pension,
 5    and trust funds, whether owned or controlled  by  private  or
 6    public  persons or officers; provided, however, that. nothing
 7    contained in this Section  may  be  construed  as  relieving,
 8    however,  relieves  any  person  from  any duty of exercising
 9    reasonable care in selecting securities for investment.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 275/3014) (from Ch. 85, par. 7414)
12        Section 2-75. Sec. 3014. Creation of the  Board  members;
13    financial  matters;  conflict of interest. * * * (nonstandard
14    provisions contained in Section 90-15) * * * The  members  of
15    the  Board  shall  serve  without  compensation, but shall be
16    reimbursed for  actual  expenses  incurred  by  them  in  the
17    performance of their duties.
18        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
19    have  any  private  financial interest, profit, or benefit in
20    any contract, work, or business of the Authority  or  nor  in
21    the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 275/3015) (from Ch. 85, par. 7415)
24        Section  2-80. Board members' oath. Sec. 3015. Members of
25    the Board. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section
26    90-20)  *  *  *  Within  30  days  after   certification   of
27    appointment,  and  before entering upon the duties of office,
28    each member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
29    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
30    the Secretary of State.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 275/3016) (from Ch. 85, par. 7416)
 2        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  Sec.  3016.  vacancy  in
 3    office.  Members of the Board shall hold office  until  their
 4    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 5    member  may resign from office; the resignation takes to take
 6    effect when the  member's  his  or  her  successor  has  been
 7    appointed  and  has  qualified. * * * (nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section  90-25) * * *
 9        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
10    abandonment  of  office,  death,  conviction  of a felony, or
11    removal from office, a member's office shall  become  vacant.
12    Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired term by
13    appointment in like manner as in the case  of  expiration  of
14    the term of a member of the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 275/3017) (from Ch. 85, par. 7417)
17        Section  2-90. Sec. 3017.  Organization of the Board.  As
18    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
19    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
20    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
21    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and regulations to
22    govern its proceedings.  The initial chairman and his or  her
23    successors  shall  be  elected by the Board from time to time
24    for the term of the chairman's his or her office as a  member
25    of  the  Board  or  for  the  term  of  3 years, whichever is
26    shorter.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 275/3018) (from Ch. 85, par. 7418)
29        Section 2-97. Board meetings; public records. Sec.  3018.
30    Meetings; ordinances.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be
31    held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place
32    of  such  the  meetings  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board. * * *
                            -703-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 90-30) * * *
 2        All  ordinances,  resolutions,  and  proceedings  of  the
 3    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 4    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 5    except such those documents and records as shall be  kept  or
 6    prepared  by  the  Board for use in negotiations, actions, or
 7    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 9        (70 ILCS 275/3019) (from Ch. 85, par. 7419)
10        Section 2-100. Sec.  3019.   Secretary;  treasurer.   The
11    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
12    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
13    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
14    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
15    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
16    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
17    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
18    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
19    directed   and   shall   be  conditioned  upon  the  faithful
20    performance of the duties of the office and  the  payment  of
21    all  money received by the treasurer according to law and the
22    orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,  require  a
23    new  bond  from  the  treasurer in a penal sum as may then be
24    determined by the Board.   The  obligation  of  the  sureties
25    shall  not  extend  to  any loss sustained by the insolvency,
26    failure, or closing of any national or state bank wherein the
27    treasurer has deposited funds if the bank has  been  approved
28    by the Board as a depositary depository for those funds.  The
29    oaths  of  office and the treasurer's bonds shall be filed in
30    the principal office of the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
32        (70 ILCS 275/3020) (from Ch. 85, par. 7420)
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 1        Section 2-105. Sec. 3020.  Funds.  All funds deposited by
 2    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 3    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 4    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 5    countersigned by the chairman of the  Board.  The  Board  may
 6    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 7    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 8    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 9    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
10    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
12        (70 ILCS 275/3021) (from Ch. 85, par. 7421)
13        Section 2-110. Sec. 3021. Signatures on checks or drafts.
14    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
15    draft  issued  pursuant  to under this Article ceases to hold
16    office after attaching his or her signature  and  before  the
17    delivery  of  the check or draft to the payee, that signature
18    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
19    with the same effect as if the officer person had remained in
20    office until delivery.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
22        (70 ILCS 275/3022) (from Ch. 85, par. 7422)
23        Section   2-115.   Sec.  3022.   General  manager;  other
24    appointments.  The Board may appoint a  general  manager  who
25    shall   be  a  person  of  recognized  ability  and  business
26    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
27    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
28    and business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  its  employees
29    thereof,  subject  to the general control of the Board, shall
30    direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules,
31    and regulations of the Board, and shall  perform  such  other
32    duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
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 1        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 2    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 3    officers,   attorneys,   engineers,   planners,  consultants,
 4    agents, and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall
 5    define their duties and require bonds  of  such  of  them  as
 6    those that the Board may designate.
 7        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 8    and all other officers provided for pursuant  to  under  this
 9    Section  shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
10    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
11        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
12    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
13    planners, consultants, agents, and employees shall  be  fixed
14    by the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 275/3023) (from Ch. 85, par. 7423)
17        Section   2-122.   Sec.  3023.   Rules  and  regulations;
18    penalties.  The Board shall have power to may make all  rules
19    and  regulations  that  are proper or necessary to carry into
20    effect  the  powers  granted  to  the  Authority,  with  such
21    penalties for violation as may be deemed proper.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 275/3024) (from Ch. 85, par. 7424)
24        Section 90-35. Sec. 3024.  Contracts; award to other than
25    highest or lowest bidder by vote of 3 Board members.  *  *  *
26    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 90-35) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 275/3025) (from Ch. 85, par. 7425)
29        Section  2-130.  Sec. 3025.  Bids and advertisements. (a)
30    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
31    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
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 1    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
 2    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
 3    the advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible
 4    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
 5    Such  advertisements  for bids shall state the time and place
 6    for receiving and opening bids and, by reference to plans and
 7    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
 8    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
 9    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
10    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
11    free and open competitive bidding.
12        (b)  All bids in  response  to  advertisements  shall  be
13    sealed  and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all
14    bidders shall be entitled to  be  present  in  person  or  by
15    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
16    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
17    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
18    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
19    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
20    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
21    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
22    before advertising for bids.
23        (c)  The   contract  shall  be  awarded  as  promptly  as
24    possible  after  the  opening  of  bids.   The  bid  of   the
25    successful  bidder,  as  well as the bids of the unsuccessful
26    bidders, shall be placed  on  file  and  be  open  to  public
27    inspection.   All bids shall be void if any disclosure of the
28    terms of any bid in response to an advertisement is  made  or
29    permitted  to  be made by the Board before the time fixed for
30    opening bids.
31        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
32    compliance.  (d)  Any  bidder  who  has  submitted  a  bid in
33    compliance with the requirements  for  bidding  may  bring  a
34    civil  action  in the circuit court in of the county in which
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 1    the metropolitan area is located to  compel  compliance  with
 2    the  provisions  of  this Article relating to the awarding of
 3    contracts by the Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 275/3026) (from Ch. 85, par. 7426)
 6        Section  2-135.  Sec.   3026.    Report   and   financial
 7    statement.   As soon after the end of each fiscal year as may
 8    be expedient, the  Board  shall  cause  to  be  prepared  and
 9    printed   a   complete  and  detailed  report  and  financial
10    statement  of  its  operations  and   of   its   assets   and
11    liabilities.   A  reasonably  sufficient  number of copies of
12    such the report shall be printed for distribution to  persons
13    interested  upon  request,  and  a copy thereof of the report
14    shall be filed with  the  county  clerk  and  the  appointing
15    officers.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
17        (70 ILCS 275/3027) (from Ch. 85, par. 7427)
18        Section  2-140.  State  financial Sec. 3027. Civic Center
19    support.  The Authority created by this Article shall receive
20    financial support from the State in the amounts provided  for
21    in Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
23        (70 ILCS 275/3028) (from Ch. 85, par. 7428)
24        Section  2-145.  Anti-trust  Sec.  3028.  Antitrust laws.
25    The Authority  is  expressly  made  the  beneficiary  of  the
26    provisions  of  Section  1 of the Local Government Anti-trust
27    Exemption Act "An Act to make explicit the authorization  for
28    units  of  local  government  and  certain other governmental
29    bodies to  act  as  permitted  by  statute  or  the  Illinois
30    Constitution,   notwithstanding   effects   on  competition",
31    amendatory veto overridden November 3, 1983, and the  General
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 1    Assembly  intends  that  the  "State action exemption" to the
 2    application of the federal anti-trust laws be fully available
 3    to the Authority to the extent its activities are either  (1)
 4    (i)  expressly or by necessary implication authorized by this
 5    Article or other Illinois law or (2) (ii) within  traditional
 6    areas of local governmental activity.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 275/3029) (from Ch. 85, par. 7429)
 9        Section  2-150.  Sec. 3029.  Tax exemption.  All property
10    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
11    or any taxing unit therein within the State.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
13        (70 ILCS 275/3030) (from Ch. 85, par. 7430)
14        Section 2-30. Sec. 3030.  Prompt payment.  Purchases made
15    under this Article shall be made in compliance with the Local
16    Government Prompt Payment Act.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18                    PART 95. HERRIN CIVIC CENTER
19        (70 ILCS 280/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2701)
20        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
21    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
22    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
23    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
24    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
26        (70 ILCS 280/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2702)
27        Section 95-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-2. *  *  *(nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 95-1)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
                            -709-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 280/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2703)
 2        Section  2-5.   Definitions. Sec. 1-3.  When used In this
 3    Article Act:
 4        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  95-5)*
 5    * *
 6        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 7    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 8    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 9    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
10        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
11    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
12    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
13    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
14    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 95-5)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
16        (70 ILCS 280/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 2704)
17        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  1-4.  * *
18    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 95-10)* * *
19        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
20    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
21    property of the Authority.
22        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
23    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
24    contained in Section 95-10)* * *
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
26        (70 ILCS 280/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 2705)
27        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
28    lease  of  space.  Sec.  1-5.   It  shall  be the duty of the
29    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
30    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
31    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
32    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
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 1    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
 2    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
 3    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
 4    purposes.
 5        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
 6    rental  and  the  lease  of air space over and appurtenant to
 7    such structures shall be deemed an integral function  of  the
 8    Authority.
 9        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
10    to perform such duties.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 2706)
13        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
14    domain. Sec. 1-6. The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
15    rights and powers duties:
16        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
17    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
18    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
19    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
20    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
21    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
22        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
23    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
24    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
25    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
26    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
27    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
28    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
29        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
30    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
31    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
32    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
33    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
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 1        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 2    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 3    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 4    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 5    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
 6    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
 7    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
 8    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
 9        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
10    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 2707)
13        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.   The
14    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
15    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
16    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
17    obligations become payable.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
19        (70 ILCS 280/1-7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2707.1)
20        Section  2-30.   Prompt  payment.  Sec. 1-7.1.  Purchases
21    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
22    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
23    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
25        (70 ILCS 280/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 2708)
26        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
27    State, or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have
28    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
29    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
30    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
31    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
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 1    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, (ii) and to apply
 2    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 3    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
 4    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 5    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 6    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
 7    grants, loans or appropriations.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 2709)
10        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 1-9.  The Authority
11    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
12    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
13    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
14    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
15    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
16    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
17    appropriations.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
19        (70 ILCS 280/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 2710)
20        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall
21    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
22    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
23    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
24    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
25    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
26    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
27    and against or any other insurable risk.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
29        (70 ILCS 280/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 2711)
30        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
31    performance.  Sec. 1-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
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 1    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
 2    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 3    Article Act.
 4        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 5    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
 6    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 7    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 8    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 9    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
10    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
11    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
12    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
13    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
14    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
15    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
16    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
17    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
18    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
19    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
20    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
21    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
22    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
23    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
24    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
25    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
26    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
27    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
28    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
29    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
30    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
31    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
32    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
33    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
34    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
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 1    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
 2    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
 3    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
 4    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
 5    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
 6    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
 7    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
 8    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
 9    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
10    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
11    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
12    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
13    covenant.
14        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
15    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
16    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
17    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
18        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
19    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
20    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
21    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
22    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
23    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
24    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
25        (a) the cost of maintaining,  repairing,  regulating  and
26    operating the said facilities; and
27        (b) the  bonds  and interest thereon as they shall become
28    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
29    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
30    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
31    secure payment thereof.
32        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
33    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
34    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
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 1    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
 2    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 3    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
 4    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
 5    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
 6    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
 7    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
 8    Authority shall be created thereby.
 9        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
10    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
11    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
12    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
13    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
14    instituted.
15        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
16    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
17    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
18    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
19    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
20    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
21    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
22    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
23    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
24    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
25    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
26    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
27    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
28    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
29    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
30    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
31    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
33        (70 ILCS 280/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 2712)
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 1        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
 2    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 3    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 4    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
 5    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
 6    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
 7    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 8    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 9    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
10    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
11    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
13        (70 ILCS 280/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 2713)
14        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The State
15    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
16    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
17    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
18    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
19    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
20    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
21    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
22    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
23    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
24    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
25    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
26    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
27    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
28    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
29    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
30    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
31    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
32    selecting securities for investment.
33    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 280/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 2714)
 2        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 3    of   interest.   Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 4    contained in Section 95-15)* * * The  members  of  the  Board
 5    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 6    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 7    duties.
 8        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 9    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
10    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
11    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
13        (70 ILCS 280/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 2715)
14        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15.  * *
15    *(nonstandard provisions contained in  Section  95-20)*  *  *
16    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
17    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
18    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
19    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
21        (70 ILCS 280/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 2716)
22        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy  in  office.   Sec.
23    1-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
24    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
25    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
26    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
27    appointed and has qualified.
28        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
29    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
30    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
31    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
32    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
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 1    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
 2    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 3    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
 4    than 10 days' notice.
 5        (Section 2-85 resumed)
 6        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 7    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
 8    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 9    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
10    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
11    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
13        (70 ILCS 280/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 2717)
14        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17.   As
15    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
16    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
17    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
18    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
19    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
20    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
21    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
22    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 2718)
25        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
26    1-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
27    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
28    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
29        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
30    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
31    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
32    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
                            -719-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    ordinance or resolution.
 2        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 3    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 4    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 5    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 6    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 7    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 2719)
10        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19.  The
11    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
12    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
13    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
14    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
15    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
16    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
17    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
18    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
19    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
20    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
21    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
22    may, at any time, require a new bond from  the  treasurer  in
23    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
24    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
25    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
26    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
27    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
28    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
29    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
30    of the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
32        (70 ILCS 280/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 2720)
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 1        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited by
 2    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 3    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 4    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 5    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 6    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 7    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 8    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 9    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
10    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 2721)
13        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
14    1-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
15    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
16    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
17    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
18    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
19    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
20    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
21    office until delivery.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
23        (70 ILCS 280/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 2722)
24        Section  2-115.   General  manager;  other  appointments.
25    Sec. 1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall
26    be a person  of recognized ability and  business  experience,
27    to hold office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general
28    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
29    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
30    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
31    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
32    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
                            -721-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 2        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
 3    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
 4    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 5    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 6    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 7    may designate.
 8        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 9    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
10    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
11    office and shall not be members of the Board.
12        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
13    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
14    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
15    the Board.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
17        (70 ILCS 280/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 2723)
18        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
19    1-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
20    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
21    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
22    be deemed proper.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 2724)
25        Sec. 2-125.  Contracts; award to other  than  highest  or
26    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 1-24.  All
27    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
28    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
29    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
30    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
31    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
32    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
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 1    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 2    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
 3    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 4    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 5    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 6    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 7    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 8    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 9    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
10    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
11    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
12    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
13        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
14    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
15    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
16    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
17    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
18    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
19    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
20        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
21    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
22    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
23    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
24    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
25    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
26    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
27    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
28    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
29    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
30    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
31    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
32    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
33    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
34        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
                            -723-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 2    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 3    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 4    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 5    materials, supplies or equipment.
 6        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 7    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 8    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 9    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
10    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
11    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
12    received pursuant to advertisement.
13        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
14    effect the provisions of this Section.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
16        (70 ILCS 280/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 2725)
17        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  1-25.
18    Advertisements Advertisement for bids shall be  published  at
19    least  twice  in  a  daily  newspaper  of general circulation
20    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
21    be  at  least  10 calendar days before the time for receiving
22    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
23    accessible bulletin boards in the  principal  office  of  the
24    Authority.   Such  advertisements  shall  state  the time and
25    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
26    plans and specifications on file at the  time  of  the  first
27    publication,  or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe
28    the character of the proposed contract in  sufficient  detail
29    to  fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and
30    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
31        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
32    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
33    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
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 1    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 2    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 3    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 4    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 5    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 6    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
 7    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
 8    before advertising for bids.
 9        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
10    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
11    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
12    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
13    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
14    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
15    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
16        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
17    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
18    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
19    the circuit court in the county  in  which  the  metropolitan
20    area  is  located to compel compliance with the provisions of
21    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
22    Board.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 2726)
25        Section 2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
26    1-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
27    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
28    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
29    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
30    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
31    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
32    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
33    appointing officers.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 2        (70 ILCS 280/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 2727)
 3        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-27.  The
 4    Authority Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act  shall
 5    receive  financial  support  from  the  State  in the amounts
 6    provided for in Section 4 of the  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
 7    Support Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 2728)
10        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
11    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
12    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
13    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
14    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
15    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
16    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
17    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
18    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
19    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
20    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
21    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
22    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
23    areas of local governmental activity.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        (70 ILCS 280/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 2729)
26        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 1-29.   All  property
27    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
28    or any taxing unit therein.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
30         PART 100. ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
                            -726-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 270/6-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3901)
 2        Section 100-1.  Short title. Sec. 6-1. * *  *(nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 100-1)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/6-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3902)
 6        Section  2-5.   Definitions.  Sec.  6-2.  As used In this
 7    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
 8        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 100-5)*
 9    * *
10        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
11    State  of  Illinois,  any  unit of local government or school
12    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
13        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
14    corporation,  foreign  or  domestic  company,  association or
15    joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and   includes   any
16    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
17    thereof.
18        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 100-5)*
19    * *
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/6-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3903)
22        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  6-3.  *  *
23    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 100-10)* * *
24        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
25    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
26    any property of the Authority.
27        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
28    same  such seal at its pleasure. * * *(nonstandard provisions
29    contained in Section 100-10)* * *
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/6-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3904)
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 1        Section 2-17.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings.
 2    Sec.  6-4.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote,
 3    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
 4    sports or cultural  activities  from  time  to  time  in  the
 5    metropolitan  area  and  in  connection therewith to arrange,
 6    finance  and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,   educational,
 7    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
 8    or  construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums, exposition
 9    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
10        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
11    to perform such duties.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/6-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3905)
14        Section   2-21.    Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  6-5.   The
15    Authority shall have the following rights and powers duties:
16        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
17    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
18    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip and maintain fair or
19    exposition grounds, convention or exhibition  centers,  civic
20    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
21    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
22    within the metropolitan area.
23        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
24    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
25        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
26    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
27    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
28    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
29    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
30    fairs,  exhibits,  shows and events, whether conducted by the
31    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
32        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
33    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
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 1    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 2    auditoriums, and  to  collect  admission  charges  to  fairs,
 3    shows,   exhibits   and  events  sponsored  or  held  by  the
 4    Authority.  The charges collected may be  made  available  to
 5    defray  the  reasonable  expenses of the Authority and to pay
 6    the principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by  the
 7    Authority.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/6-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3906)
10        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  6-6.   The
11    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
12    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
13    of funds that  which  will  be  available  to  it  when  such
14    obligations become payable.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/6-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3906.1)
17        Section  2-30.   Prompt  payment.  Sec. 6-6.1.  Purchases
18    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
19    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
20    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/6-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3907)
23        Section 2-36.  Acquisition of  property  from  person  or
24    governmental  agency. Sec. 6-7.  The Authority shall have the
25    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
26    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
27    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  (ii)  and  to
28    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
29    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
30    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
31    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
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 1    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
 2    grants, loans or appropriations.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/6-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3908)
 5        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  6-8.   The  Authority
 6    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 7    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 8    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 9    used for any of the purposes of the Authority,  and  (ii)  to
10    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
11    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
12    appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
14        (70 ILCS 270/6-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3909)
15        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 6-9.  The Authority shall
16    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
17    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
18    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
19    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
20    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
21    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
22    and or against any other insurable risk.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/6-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3910)
25        Section 100-15.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 6-10.
26    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 100-15)*  *
27    *
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/6-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3911)
30        Section  100-20.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness. Sec.
                            -730-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    6-11. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
 2    100-20) * * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/6-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3912)
 5        Section  100-25.  Investment in bonds.  Sec. 6-12.  * * *
 6    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 100-25) * * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/6-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3913)
 9        Section  100-30.   Bonds  other   than   revenue   bonds;
10    election.  Sec.  6-13. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
11    in Section 100-30)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/6-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3914)
14        Section  100-35.   Tax.  Sec.  6-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 100-35)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/6-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3915)
18        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
19    of interest.  Sec.  6-15.     *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
20    contained  in  Section  100-40)* * * The members of the Board
21    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
22    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
23    duties.
24        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
25    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
26    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
27    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/6-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3916)
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 1        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  6-16.  *  *
 2    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  100-45)*  *  *
 3    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 4    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 5    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 6    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/6-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3917)
 9        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
10    6-17.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
11    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
12    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
13    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
14    appointed and has qualified.
15        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
16    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
17    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
18    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
19    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
20    receipt requested, of a copy of the written  charges  against
21    the  member  him,  and  by providing him an opportunity to be
22    publicly heard in person or by counsel in  the  member's  his
23    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
24        (Section 2-85, resumed)
25        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
26    or of abandonment of office, or in case of death,  conviction
27    of  a  felony or removal from office, a member's office shall
28    become  vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for   the
29    unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the case
30    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/6-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3918)
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 1        Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Sec.  6-18.   As
 2    soon   as   practicably   possible   practicable   after  the
 3    appointment of the initial members, the Board shall  organize
 4    for  the  transaction  of  business,  select a chairman and a
 5    temporary secretary from its own number,  and  adopt  by-laws
 6    and  regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The initial
 7    chairman and his successors shall be  elected  by  the  Board
 8    from  time  to time for the term of the chairman's his office
 9    as a member of the Board or  for  the  a  term  of  3  years,
10    whichever is shorter.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/6-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3919)
13        Section  2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
14    6-19.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
15    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
16    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
17        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
18    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
19    shall  be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote
20    of at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption  of
21    any ordinance or resolution.
22        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
23    the   Authority,   and  all  documents  and  records  in  its
24    possession, shall be  public  records,  and  open  to  public
25    inspection,  except  such  documents  and records as shall be
26    kept or prepared  by  the  Board  for  use  in  negotiations,
27    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/6-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3920)
30        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
31    bank or savings and loan association. Sec. 6-20.   The  Board
32    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
                            -733-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    members of the Board, to hold office during at  the  pleasure
 2    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
 3    Before entering upon the their  duties  of  their  respective
 4    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
 5    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
 6    corporate sureties to be approved by  the  Board.   The  bond
 7    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
 8    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
 9    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
10    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
11    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
12    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
13    Board.   The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to
14    any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing  of
15    any  savings  and  loan association or national or State bank
16    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
17    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
18    as a depository for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office
19    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
20    office of the Authority.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/6-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3921)
23        Section  2-106.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
24    Investment Act.  Sec.  6-21.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
25    treasurer  in  any bank or savings and loan association shall
26    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
27    or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank  or  savings
28    and   loan   association,   signed   by   the  treasurer  and
29    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
30    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
31    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
32    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
33    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
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 1    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 2        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
 3    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
 4    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
 5    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
 6    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
 7    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/6-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3922)
10        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks or drafts.  Sec.
11    6-22.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
12    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
13    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
14    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
15    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
16    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
17    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
18    office until delivery thereof.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/6-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3923)
21        Section  2-115.   General  manager;  other  appointments.
22    Sec. 6-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall
23    be a person of recognized ability and business experience, to
24    hold office during at the pleasure of the Board.  The general
25    manager shall have management of manage  the  properties  and
26    business  of  the  Authority  and  of  the  employees thereof
27    subject to the general control of the Board, and shall direct
28    the enforcement of all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and
29    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
30    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
31        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
32    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
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 1    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 2    and  employees  as  may be necessary.  The Board shall define
 3    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 4    may designate.
 5        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 6    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
 7    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
 8    office and shall not be members of the Board.
 9        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
10    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
11    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
12    the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
14        (70 ILCS 270/6-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3924)
15        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
16    and penalties. Sec. 6-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
17    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
18    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
19    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
20    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
21    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
22    circulation published in the  metropolitan  area.    No  such
23    ordinance  imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect until
24    10 days after its publication.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
26        (70 ILCS 270/6-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3925)
27        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
28    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 6-25.  All  contracts
29    for  sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or for
30    a concession in or lease of property, including  air  rights,
31    of  the  Authority for a term of more than one year, shall be
32    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
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 1    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
 2    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
 3    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
 4    responsible  bidder,  after advertising for bids, except: (1)
 5    when repair parts, accessories,  equipment  or  services  are
 6    required  for  equipment  or services previously furnished or
 7    contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services  required
 8    is  such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest
 9    of the public, including, without limiting the generality  of
10    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
11    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
12    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
13    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
14    telephone or telegraph are required.
15        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
16    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
17    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
18    insure the best interests of the public.
19        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
20    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
21    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
22    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
23    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
24    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
25    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
26    lowest  bidder  (in  case of purchase or expenditure), unless
27    authorized or approved by a vote  of  at  least  4/5  of  the
28    members  of  the Board, and unless such action is accompanied
29    by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not
30    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
31    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
32    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
33    inspection.
34        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
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 1    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 2    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 3    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 4    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 5    materials, supplies or equipment.
 6        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 7    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 8    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 9    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
10    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
11    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
12    received pursuant to advertisement.
13        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
14    effect the provisions of this Section.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
16        (70 ILCS 270/6-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3926)
17        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  6-26.
18    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
19    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
20    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
21    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
22    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
23    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
24    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
25    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
26    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
27    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
28    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
29    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
30    free and open competitive bidding.
31        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
32    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
33    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
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 1    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 2    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 3    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 4    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 5    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 6    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 7    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 8    before advertising for bids.
 9        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
10    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
11    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
12    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
13    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
14    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
15    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/6-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3927)
18        Section  100-50.   Report  and financial statement.  Sec.
19    6-27. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
20    100-50)* * *
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/6-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3928)
23        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 6-28.  The Authority
24    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
25    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
26    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
27    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
28    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
29    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
30    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
31    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
32    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
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 1    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 2    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
 3    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
 4    areas of local governmental activity.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 6        (70 ILCS 270/6-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3929)
 7        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 6-29.   All  property
 8    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
 9    or any taxing unit therein.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 270/6-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3930)
12        Section 2-140.  State financial support.  Sec. 6-30.  The
13    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
14    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
15    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17         PART 105. ILLINOIS-MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE
18                        CORRIDOR CIVIC CENTER
19        (70 ILCS 285/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2601)
20        Section 105-1. Short  title.  Sec.  1.*  *  *(nonstandard
21    provisions contained in Section 105-1)* * *
22    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
23        (70 ILCS 285/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2602)
24        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 2. In this Article:
25        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-5)*
26    * *
27        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
28    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
29    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
30    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
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 1        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
 2    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
 3    or joint stock joint-stock   association;  and  includes  any
 4    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
 5    thereof.
 6        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-5)*
 7    * *
 8    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
 9        (70 ILCS 285/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2603)
10        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *   *
11    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 105-10)* * *
12         (a) The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
13    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
14    property of the Authority.
15        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
16    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
17    contained in Section 105-10)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
19        (70 ILCS 285/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 2604)
20        Section  105-15.  Duties.  Sec.  4.  *  *   *(nonstandard
21    provisions contained in Section 105-15)* * *
22    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
23        (70 ILCS 285/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 2605)
24        Section   105-20.   Rights   and  powers.  Sec.  5.  *  *
25    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-20)* * *
26    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
27        (70 ILCS 285/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 2606)
28        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.   Sec.   6.   The
29    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
30    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
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 1    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 2    obligations become payable.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 4        (70 ILCS 285/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2606.1)
 5        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.  Purchases made
 6    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 7    compliance  with  the  "Local Government Prompt Payment Act",
 8    approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
10        (70 ILCS 285/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 2607)
11        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
12    or local agency. Sec. 7.  The Authority shall have the  power
13    (i) to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift  or
14    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
15    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
16    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
17    the State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to  apply
18    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
19    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
20    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
21    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
22    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
23    grants, loans or appropriations.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
25        (70 ILCS 285/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 2608)
26        Section 2-40. Federal money. Sec. 8.  The Authority shall
27    have the power (i) to apply for and accept  grants,  matching
28    grants,  loans  or appropriations from the federal government
29    or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used  for  any
30    of  the  purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter into any
31    agreement with the federal government  in  relation  to  such
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 1    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 3        (70 ILCS 285/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 2609)
 4        Section  2-45.  Insurance.   Sec. 9.  The Authority shall
 5    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 6    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 7    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 8    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 9    officer, or employee of the Board  or  of  Authority  in  the
10    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
11    and against or any other insurable risk.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
13        (70 ILCS 285/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 2610)
14        Section 105-25. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec.  10.  *  *
15    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-25)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
17        (70 ILCS 285/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 2611)
18        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature  of indebtedness. Sec. 11.
19    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
20    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
21    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
22    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
23    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
24    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
25    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
26    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
27    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
28    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
30        (70 ILCS 285/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 2612)
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 1        Section  2-60.  Investment  in bonds. Sec. 12.  The State
 2    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
 3    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 4    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof; , all
 5    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
 6    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
 7    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
 8    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
 9    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
10    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
11    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
12    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
13    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
14    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
15    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
16    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
17    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
18    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
19    selecting securities for investment.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
21        (70 ILCS 285/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 2613)
22        Section   2-76.  Board   members;   financial    matters;
23    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
24    interest. Sec. 13. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained  in
25    Section  105-30)*  *  *  The  members of the Board They shall
26    serve without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed  for
27    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
28    duties. However, any member of the Board who is appointed  to
29    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
30    for his or her services as such officer.
31        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
32    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
33    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
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 1    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
 3        (70 ILCS 285/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 2614)
 4        Section  2-80.  Board  members'   oath.   Sec.   14.*   *
 5    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 105-35)* * *
 6    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
 7    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 8    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 9    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
11        (70 ILCS 285/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 2615)
12        Section  2-85. Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 15.
13    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
14    successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member  may
15    resign  from his office; the resignation takes to take effect
16    when the  member's his successor has been appointed  and  has
17    qualified.
18        Section  2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.  The
19    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
20    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
21    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
22    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
23    receipt   requested, of a copy of the written charges against
24    the member him and an opportunity to  be  publicly  heard  in
25    person or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon not
26    less than 10 days' notice.
27        (Section 2-85, resumed)
28        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
29    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
30    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
31    office  shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled for
32    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
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 1    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 3        (70 ILCS 285/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 2616)
 4        Section  105-38.   Organization of the Board. Sec. 16.  *
 5    * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-38) *  *
 6    *
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 8        (70 ILCS 285/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 2617)
 9        Section  2-97.   Board meetings; public records. Sec. 17.
10    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once  in
11    each  calendar  month, the time and place of such meetings to
12    be fixed by the Board. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
13    in Section 105-40)* * *
14        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
15    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
16    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
17    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
18    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
19    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
20    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
21        (70 ILCS 285/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 2618)
22        Section  2-100. Secretary; treasurer.  Sec. 18. The Board
23    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
24    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
25    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
26    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
27    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
28    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
29    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved  by the Board. The bond
30    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
31    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
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 1    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
 2    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
 3    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
 4    treasurer  in  a  such penal sum as may then be determined by
 5    the Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to
 6    any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing  of
 7    any   national  or  state  bank  wherein  the  treasurer  has
 8    deposited funds if the bank has been approved by the Board as
 9    a depositary depository for those these  funds. The oaths  of
10    office  and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be  filed  in the
11    principal office of the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
13        (70 ILCS 285/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 2619)
14        Section 2-105. Funds. Sec. 19.  All  funds  deposited  by
15    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
16    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
17    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
18    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
19    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
20    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
21    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
22    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
23    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
25        (70 ILCS 285/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 2620)
26        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  20.
27    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
28    draft,  issued  pursuant  to this Article Act, ceases to hold
29    office (after attaching his or her  signature)  to  hold  his
30    office  and before the delivery of the check or draft thereof
31    to the payee, that his signature nevertheless shall be  valid
32    and  sufficient  for  all purposes with the same effect as if
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 1    the officer he had remained in office until delivery thereof.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 3        (70 ILCS 285/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 2621)
 4        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 5    21. The Board may appoint a general manager who  shall  be  a
 6    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 7    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
 8    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 9    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
10    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
11    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
12    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
13    time to time by the Board.
14        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
15    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
16    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
17    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
18    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
19    may designate.
20        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
21    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
22    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
23    office and shall not be members of the Board.
24        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
25    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
26    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
27    the Board.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
29        (70 ILCS 285/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 2622)
30        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
31    and penalties. Sec. 22. The Board shall have  power  to  pass
32    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
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 1    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
 2    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 3    proper.  All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be   imposed   by
 4    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 5    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
 6    the Authority. No such ordinance imposing a fine  or  penalty
 7    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 9        (70 ILCS 285/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 2623)
10        Section   105-45.   Contracts;  bidding.  Sec.  23.  *  *
11    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 105-45)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
13        (70 ILCS 285/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 2624)
14        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.   Sec.   24.
15    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
16    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
17    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
18    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
19    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
20    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
21    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
22    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
23    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
24    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
25    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
26    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
27    free and open competitive bidding.
28        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
29    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
30    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
31    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
32    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
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 1    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 2    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
 3    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 4    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 5    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 6    before advertising for bids.
 7        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 8    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
 9    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
10    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
11    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
12    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
13    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
15        (70 ILCS 285/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 2625)
16        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 25.  All property  of
17    the  Illinois-Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Civic
18    Center Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
19    or any taxing unit therein.
20    (Source: P.A. 85-791.)
21        (70 ILCS 285/25.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2625.1)
22        Section  2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 25.1.  The Authority
23    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
24    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
25    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
26    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
27    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
28    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
29    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
30    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
31    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
32    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
                            -750-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 2    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 3    areas of local governmental activity.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 5        (70 ILCS 285/25.2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2625.2)
 6        Section  2-140.   State financial support. Sec. 25.2. The
 7    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 8    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 9    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 285/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 2626)
12        Section 2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec.  26.
13    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
14    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
15    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
16    operations  and  of  its assets and liabilities. A reasonably
17    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
18    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
19    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
20    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
22               PART 110. ILLINOIS VALLEY CIVIC CENTER
23        (70 ILCS 325/6-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-1)
24        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  6-1.   The purpose of this
25    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
26    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
27    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
28    the entire State of Illinois.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
30        (70 ILCS 325/6-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-2)
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 1        Section 110-1.  Short title. Sec. 6-2. * * * (nonstandard
 2    provisions contained in Section 110-1) * * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/6-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-3)
 5        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 6-3.  When used In this
 6    Article: * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained  in  Section
 7    110-5) * * *
 8        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 9    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
10    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
11    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
12        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
13    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
14    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
15    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
16        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 110-5)*
17    * *
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/6-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-4)
20        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 6-4. * * *
21    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 110-10) * * *
22        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
23    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
24    property of the Authority.
25        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
26    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
27    contained in Section 110-10)* * *
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/6-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-5)
30        Section  2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,   and
31    other  buildings;  lease of space. Sec. 6-5.  It shall be the
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 1    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
 2    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
 3    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
 4    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
 5    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
 6    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
 7    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
 8    such purposes.
 9        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
10    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
11    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
12    Authority.
13        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
14    to perform such duties.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/6-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-6)
17        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
18    domain. Sec. 6-6. The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
19    rights and powers duties:
20        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
21    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
22    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
23    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
24    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
25    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
26        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
27    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
28    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
29    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
30    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
31    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
32    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
33        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
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 1    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
 2    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
 3    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
 4    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;
 5        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 6    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 7    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 8    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 9    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
10    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
11    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
12    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
13        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
14    the objects and purposes of this Article.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/6-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-7)
17        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  6-7.   The
18    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
19    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
20    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
21    obligations become payable.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/6-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-8)
24        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
25    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 6-8.  The Authority shall have
26    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
27    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
28    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
29    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
30    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
31    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
32    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
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 1    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 2    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 3    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
 4    grants, loans or appropriations.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/6-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-9)
 7        Section 2-40.  Federal money.  Sec.  6-9.  The  Authority
 8    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 9    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
10    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
11    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
12    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
13    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
14    appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/6-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-10)
17        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 6-10.  The Authority shall
18    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
19    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
20    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
21    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
22    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
23    performance of the  duties  of  the  his  or  her  office  or
24    employment, and against or any other insurable risk.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/6-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-11)
27        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
28    performance. Sec. 6-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
29    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
30    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
31    Article.
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 1        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 2    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 3    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 4    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
 5    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
 6    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
 7    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
 8    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
 9    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
10    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
11    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
12    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
13    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
14    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
15    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
16    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
17    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act,  as
18    now or hereafter amended, may be in such form, may carry such
19    registration  privileges, may be executed in such manner, may
20    be payable at such place or places, may be  made  subject  to
21    redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or
22    without premium as is stated on  the  face  thereof,  may  be
23    executed  in  such  manner,  and  may  contain such terms and
24    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
25    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
26    attaching his or her signature) to hold office,  his  or  her
27    signature  shall  nevertheless be valid and effective for all
28    purposes.  The holder or holders of any  bonds,  or  interest
29    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
30    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
31    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
32    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
33    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
34    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
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 1    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
 2    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
 3    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
 4    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
 5    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
 6    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
 7    covenant.
 8        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
 9    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
10    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
11    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
12        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
13    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
14    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
15    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
16    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
17    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
18    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
19        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
20    operating the said facilities; and
21        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
22    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
23    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
24    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
25    secure payment thereof.
26        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
27    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
28    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
29    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
30    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
31    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
32    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
33    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
34    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
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 1    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
 2    shall be created thereby.
 3        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 4    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
 5    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
 6    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 7    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
 8    instituted.
 9        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
10    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
11    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
12    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
13    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
14    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
15    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
16    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
17    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
18    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
19    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
20    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
21    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
22    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
23    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
24    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
25    any advertisement.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/6-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-12)
28        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 6-12.
29    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
30    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
31    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
32    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
33    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
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 1    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 2    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 3    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
 4    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
 5    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/6-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-13)
 8        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 6-13. The  State
 9    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
10    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
11    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
12    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
13    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
14    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
15    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
16    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
17    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
18    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
19    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
20    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
21    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
22    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
23    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
24    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
25    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
26    selecting securities for investment.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/6-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-14)
29        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
30    of  interest.  Sec.  6.14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
31    contained  in  Section 110-15) * * * The members of the Board
32    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
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 1    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 2    duties.
 3        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 4    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 5    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
 6    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/6-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-15)
 9        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  6-15.  *  *
10    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  110-20)*  *  *
11    Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment,
12    and  before  entering  upon  the duties of his or her office,
13    each member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
14    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
15    the Secretary of State.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/6-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-16)
18        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
19    6-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
20    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
21    member may resign from office; the resignation takes to  take
22    effect  when  the  member's  his  or  her  successor has been
23    appointed and has qualified. * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
24    contained in Section 110-25) * * *
25        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
26    or of abandonment of office, or in case of death,  conviction
27    of  a  felony or removal from office, a member's office shall
28    become  vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for   the
29    unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the case
30    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/6-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-17)
 2        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec.  6-17.  As
 3    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
 4    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 5    of business, select a chairman chairperson  and  a  temporary
 6    secretary   from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws  and
 7    regulations to govern its proceedings.  The initial  chairman
 8    chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the
 9    Board from time to time for the term of the chairman's his or
10    her  office  as  a  member  of the Board or for the term of 3
11    years, whichever is shorter.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/6-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-18)
14        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
15    6-18.  Regular  meetings  of the Board shall be held at least
16    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
17    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
18        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
19    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
20    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
21    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
22    ordinance or resolution.
23        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
24    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
25    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
26    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
27    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
28    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
30        (70 ILCS 325/6-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-19)
31        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  6-19.  The
32    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
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 1    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
 2    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
 3    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
 4    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
 5    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
 6    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
 7    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
 8    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
 9    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
10    him or her according to law and the orders of the Board.  The
11    Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer
12    in  a  such penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.
13    The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to  any  loss
14    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
15    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
16    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
17    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
18    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
19    principal office of the Authority.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/6-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-20)
22        Section 2-105.  Funds.  Sec. 6-20.  All  funds  deposited
23    by  the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of
24    the Authority and shall be withdrawn  or  paid  out  only  by
25    check  or  draft  upon  the bank, signed by the treasurer and
26    countersigned by the chairman chairperson of the Board.   The
27    Board  may  designate  any  of  its members or any officer or
28    employee of the Authority  to  affix  the  signature  of  the
29    chairman  chairperson  and  another to affix the signature of
30    the treasurer to any check or draft for payment  of  salaries
31    or  wages and for payment of any other obligation of not more
32    than $2,500.
33    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/6-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-21)
 2        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
 3    6-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 4    check or draft issued pursuant to  this  Article  Act  ceases
 5    (after  attaching  his or her signature) to hold office after
 6    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 7    check or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  or  her
 8    signature,  nevertheless,  shall  be valid and sufficient for
 9    all purposes with the same effect as if the officer he or she
10    had remained in office until delivery.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/6-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-22)
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
14    6-22. The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be  a
15    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
16    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
17    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
18    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
19    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
20    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
21    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
22    time to time by the Board.
23        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
24    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
25    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
26    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
27    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
28    may designate.
29        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
30    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
31    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
32    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
33        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
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 1    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
 2    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 3    the Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/6-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-23)
 6        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
 7    6-23.  The  Board  shall  have  power  to  make all rules and
 8    regulations, proper or necessary, to carry  into  effect  the
 9    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
10    be deemed proper.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/6-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-24)
13        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
14    lowest bidder by vote of 5  Board  members.  Sec.  6-24.  All
15    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
16    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
17    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
18    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
19    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
20    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
21    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
22    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
23    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
24    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
25    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
26    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
27    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
28    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
29    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
30    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
31    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
32    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
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 1        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
 2    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 3    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
 4    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
 5    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
 6    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
 7    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
 8        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
 9    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
10    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
11    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
12    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
13    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
14    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
15    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
16    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
17    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
18    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
19    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
20    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
21    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
22    open to public inspection.
23        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
24    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
25    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
26    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
27    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
28    materials, supplies or equipment.
29        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
30    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
31    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
32    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
33    contract without competitive bidding, provided that it  shall
34    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
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 1    received pursuant to advertisement.
 2        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 3    effect the provisions of this Section.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/6-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-25)
 6        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   6-25.
 7    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
 8    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
 9    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
10    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
11    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
12    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
13    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
14    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
15    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
16    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
17    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
18    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
19    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
20    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and   open
21    competitive bidding.
22        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
23    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
24    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
25    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
26    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
27    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
28    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
29    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
30    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
31    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
32    before advertising for bids.
33        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
                            -766-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 2    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
 3    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
 4    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 5    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 6    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 7        Section   2-132.    Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
 8    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
 9    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
10    the circuit court in the county  in  which  the  metropolitan
11    area  is  located to compel compliance with the provisions of
12    this Article relating to the awarding  of  contracts  by  the
13    Board.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 325/6-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-26)
16        Section  110-30.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
17    6-26. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
18    110-30) * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/6-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-27)
21        Section  2-140.  State  financial support. Sec. 6-27. The
22    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
23    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
24    4  of  the  Metropolitan  Civic Center Support Act, as now or
25    hereafter amended.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/6-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-28)
28        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 6-28. The  Authority
29    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
30    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
31    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
                            -767-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
 2    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
 3    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 4    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
 5    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
 6    exemption"  to  the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust
 7    anti-trust  laws  be  fully available to the Authority to the
 8    extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)  expressly  or   by
 9    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
10    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
11    governmental activity.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/6-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-29)
14        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 6-29. All property of
15    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
16    any taxing unit therein.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/6-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7006-30)
19        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6-30. Purchases  made
20    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
21    with the Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act,  as  now  or
22    hereafter amended.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24                PART 115. JASPER COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
25        (70 ILCS 220/4-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 4801)
26        Section  2-3.   Purpose  Sec.  4-1.   The purpose of this
27    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
28    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
29    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
30    the entire State of Illinois.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -768-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/4-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 4802)
 2        Section  115-1.  Short title. Sec. 4-2. * * *(nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 115-1)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/4-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 4803)
 6        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 4-3.  When  used  In  this
 7    Article:
 8        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 115-5)*
 9    * *
10        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
11    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
12    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
13    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
14        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
15    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
16    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
17    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
18        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 115-5)*
19    * *
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/4-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 4804)
22        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4-4.  * *
23    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 115-10)* * *
24        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
25    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
26    property of the Authority.
27        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
28    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
29    contained in Section 115-10)* * *
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/4-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 4805)
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 1        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
 2    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 4-5.  It shall  be  the
 3    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
 4    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
 5    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
 6    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
 7    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
 8    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
 9    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
10    such purposes.
11        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
12    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
13    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
14    Authority.
15        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
16    to perform such duties.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/4-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 4806)
19        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
20    domain.  Sec.  4-6.    The Authority shall have the following
21    rights and powers duties:
22        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
23    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
24    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
25    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
26    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
27    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
28        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
29    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
30    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
31    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
32    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
33    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
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 1    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
 2        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
 3    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
 4    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
 5    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
 6    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
 7        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 8    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
 9    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
10    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
11    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
12    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
13    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
14    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
15        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
16    the objects and purposes of this Article.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/4-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 4807)
19        Section 2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  4-7.   The
20    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
21    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
22    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
23    obligations become payable.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/4-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 4808)
26        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
27    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 4-8.  The Authority shall have
28    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
29    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
30    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
31    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
32    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
                            -771-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
 2    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 3    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 4    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 5    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
 6    grants, loans or appropriations.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/4-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 4809)
 9        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  4-9.   The  Authority
10    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
11    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
12    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
13    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
14    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
15    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
16    appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/4-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 4810)
19        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 4-10.  The Authority shall
20    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
21    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
22    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
23    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
24    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
25    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
26    and against or any other insurable risk.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/4-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 4811)
29        Section 115-13.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 4-11. * *
30    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 115-13)* * *
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/4-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 4812)
 2        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 4-12.
 3    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 4    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 5    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
 6    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
 7    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
 8    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 9    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
10    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
11    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
12    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/4-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 4813)
15        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 4-13.  The State
16    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
17    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
18    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
19    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
20    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
21    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
22    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
23    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
24    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
25    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
26    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
27    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
28    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
29    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
30    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
31    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
32    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
33    selecting securities for investment.
                            -773-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/4-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 4814)
 3        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 4    of  interest.  Sec.  4-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
 5    contained  in  Section  115-15)* * * The members of the Board
 6    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 7    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 8    duties.
 9        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
10    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
11    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
12    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/4-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 4815)
15        Section 2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  4-15.  *  *
16    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 115-20)* * *
17    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
18    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
19    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
20    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/4-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 4816)
23        Section  2-85.   Board  members;  vacancy in office. Sec.
24    4-16. Members of the Board  shall  hold  office  until  their
25    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
26    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
27    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
28    appointed  and  has  qualified.  * * *(nonstandard provisions
29    contained in Section 115-25)* * *
30        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
31    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
                            -774-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 2    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 3    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
 4    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/4-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 4817)
 7        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 4-17.  As
 8    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 9    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
10    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
11    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
12    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
13    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
14    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
15    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/4-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 4818)
18        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
19    4-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
20    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
21    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
22        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
23    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
24    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
25    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
26    ordinance or resolution.
27        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
28    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
29    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
30    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
31    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
32    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
                            -775-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/4-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 4819)
 3        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  4-19.   The
 4    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
 5    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
 6    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
 7    Before  entering  upon the duties of their respective offices
 8    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
 9    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
10    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
11    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
12    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
13    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
14    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
15    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
16    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
17    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
18    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
19    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
20    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
21    depositary  for  those  these funds.  The oaths of office and
22    the treasurer's bond shall be filed in the  principal  office
23    of the Authority.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/4-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 4820)
26        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 4-20.  All funds deposited by
27    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
28    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
29    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
30    countersigned  by the chairman of the Board.    The Board may
31    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
32    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
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 1    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
 2    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
 3    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/4-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 4821)
 6        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
 7    4-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 8    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
 9    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
10    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
11    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
12    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
13    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
14    office until delivery.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/4-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 4822)
17        Section  2-115.   General  manager;  other  appointments.
18    Sec. 4-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall
19    be  a  person  of recognized ability and business experience,
20    to hold office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general
21    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
22    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
23    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
24    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
25    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
26    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
27        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
28    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
29    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
30    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
31    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
32    may designate.
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 1        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 2    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
 3    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
 4    office and shall not be members of the Board.
 5        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
 6    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
 7    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 8    the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/4-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 4823)
11        Section  2-122.   Rules  and regulations; penalties. Sec.
12    4-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
13    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
14    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
15    be deemed proper.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/4-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 4824)
18        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
19    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 4-24.  All
20    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
21    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
22    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
23    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
24    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
25    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
26    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
27    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
28    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
29    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
30    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
31    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
32    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
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 1    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 2    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 3    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 4    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
 5    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
 6        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
 7    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 8    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
 9    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
10    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
11    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
12    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
13        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
14    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
15    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
16    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
17    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
18    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
19    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
20    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
21    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
22    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
23    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
24    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
25    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
26    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
27        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
28    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
29    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
30    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
31    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
32    materials, supplies or equipment.
33        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
34    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
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 1    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 2    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 3    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 4    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 5    received pursuant to advertisement.
 6        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 7    effect the provisions of this Section.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/4-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 4825)
10        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  4-25.
11    Advertisements Advertisement for bids shall be  published  at
12    least  twice  in  a  daily  newspaper  of general circulation
13    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
14    be  at  least  10 calendar days before the time for receiving
15    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
16    accessible bulletin boards in the  principal  office  of  the
17    Authority.   Such  advertisements  shall  state  the time and
18    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
19    plans and specifications on file at the  time  of  the  first
20    publication,  or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe
21    the character of the proposed contract in  sufficient  detail
22    to  fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and
23    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
24        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
25    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
26    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
27    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
28    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
29    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
30    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
31    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
32    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
33    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
                            -780-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    before advertising for bids.
 2        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
 3    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 4    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 5    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
 6    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 7    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
 8    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 9        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
10    115-30)* * *
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/4-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 4826)
13        Section  2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
14    4-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
15    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
16    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
17    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
18    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
19    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
20    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
21    appointing officers.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/4-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 4827)
24        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 4-27.   The
25    Authority  Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act shall
26    receive financial support  from  the  State  in  the  amounts
27    provided  for  in  Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center
28    Support Act.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/4-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 4828)
31        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 4-28.  The Authority
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 1    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 2    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 3    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 4    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 5    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 6    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 7    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 8    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
 9    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
10    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
11    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
12    Article or other Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional
13    areas of local governmental activity.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/4-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 4829)
16        Section  2-150.   Tax exemption. Sec. 4-29.  All property
17    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
18    or any taxing unit therein.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20               PART 120. JEFFERSON COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
21        (70 ILCS 280/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2701)
22        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
23    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
24    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
25    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
26    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
28        (70 ILCS 280/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2702)
29        Section 120-1. Short title. * * *(nonstandard  provisions
30    contained in Section 120-1) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
                            -782-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 280/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2703)
 2        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3.  When used In this
 3    Article  Act:  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
 4    Section 120-5)* * *
 5        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 6    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
 7    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
 8    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 9        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
10    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
11    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
12    receiver, assignee or personal representative  thereof.  *  *
13    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 120-5)* * *
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
15        (70 ILCS 280/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 2704)
16        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  1-4.  * *
17    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 120-10) * * *
18        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
19    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
20    property of the Authority.
21        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
22    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
23    contained in Section 120-10) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
25        (70 ILCS 280/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 2705)
26        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
27    lease  of  space.  Sec.1-5.   It  shall  be  the  duty of the
28    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
29    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
30    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
31    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
32    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
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 1    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
 2    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
 3    purposes.
 4        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
 5    lease and the lease of air space over and appurtenant to such
 6    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
 7    Authority.
 8        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
 9    to perform such duties.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
11        (70 ILCS 280/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 2706)
12        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
13    domain.  Sec.  1-6.   The  Authority shall have the following
14    rights and powers duties:
15        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
16    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
17    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
18    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
19    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
20    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
21        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
22    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
23    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
24    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
25    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
26    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
27    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
28        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
29    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
30    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
31    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
32    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
33        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
                            -784-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
 2    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 3    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
 4    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
 5    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
 6    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
 7    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
 8        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 9    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
11        (70 ILCS 280/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 2707)
12        Section 2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.    The
13    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
14    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
15    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
16    obligations become payable.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
18        (70 ILCS 280/1-7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2707.1)
19        Section  2-30.   Prompt  payment.  Sec. 1-7.1.  Purchases
20    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
21    compliance  with  the  "Local Government Prompt Payment Act",
22    approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 2708)
25        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
26    State, or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have
27    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
28    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
29    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
30    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
31    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
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 1    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 2    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
 3    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 4    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 5    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
 6    grants, loans or appropriations.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 8        (70 ILCS 280/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 2709)
 9        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 1-9.  The Authority
10    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
11    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
12    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
13    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
14    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
15    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
16    appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
18        (70 ILCS 280/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 2710)
19        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall
20    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
21    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
22    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
23    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
24    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
25    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
26    and against or any other insurable risk.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
28        (70 ILCS 280/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 2711)
29        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
30    performance.  Sec.  1-11. The Authority shall have continuing
31    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
                            -786-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 2    Article Act.
 3        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 4    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
 5    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 6    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 7    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 8    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 9    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
10    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
11    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
12    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
13    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
14    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
15    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
16    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
17    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
18    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
19    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
20    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
21    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
22    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
23    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
24    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
25    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
26    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
27    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
28    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
29    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
30    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
31    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
32    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
33    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
34    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
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 1    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
 2    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
 3    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
 4    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
 5    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
 6    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
 7    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
 8    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
 9    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
10    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
11    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
12    covenant.
13        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
14    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
15    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
16    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
17        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
18    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
19    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
20    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
21    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
22    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
23    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
24        (a) the cost of maintaining,  repairing,  regulating  and
25    operating the said facilities; and
26        (b) the  bonds  and interest thereon as they shall become
27    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
28    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
29    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
30    secure payment thereof.
31        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
32    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
33    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
34    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
                            -788-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 2    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
 3    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
 4    and rentals,  and from other revenue, if any,  the  Authority
 5    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
 6    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
 7    Authority shall be created thereby.
 8        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 9    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
10    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
11    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
12    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
13    instituted.
14        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
15    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
16    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
17    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
18    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
19    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
20    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
21    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
22    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
23    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
24    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
25    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
26    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
27    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
28    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
29    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
30    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
32        (70 ILCS 280/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 2712)
33        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
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 1    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 2    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 3    State of Illinois or of any other  political  subdivision  of
 4    or  municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond or
 5    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
 6    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 7    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 8    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
 9    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
10    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 2713)
13        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13. The  State
14    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
15    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
16    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
17    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
18    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
19    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
20    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
21    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
22    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
23    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
24    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
25    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
26    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
27    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
28    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
29    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
30    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
31    selecting securities for investment.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
                            -790-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 280/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 2714)
 2        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 3    of   interest.   Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 4    contained in Section 120-15)* * * The members  of  the  Board
 5    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 6    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 7    duties.
 8        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 9    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
10    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
11    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
13        (70 ILCS 280/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 2715)
14        Section   2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15.*  *
15    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 120-20) *  *  *
16    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
17    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
18    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
19    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
21        (70 ILCS 280/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 2716)
22        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
23    1-16.  Members  of  the  Board  shall hold office until their
24    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
25    member may resign from his office;  the resignation takes  to
26    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
27    appointed and has qualified.
28        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.   The
29    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
30    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
31    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
32    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
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 1    requested, of a copy of the  written  charges  against    the
 2    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 3    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
 4    than 10 days' notice.
 5        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 6        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 7    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
 8    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 9    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
10    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
11    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
13        (70 ILCS 280/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 2717)
14        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec.  1-17.  As
15    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
16    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
17    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
18    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
19    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
20    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
21    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
22    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 2718)
25        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
26    1-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
27    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
28    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
29        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
30    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
31    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
32    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
                            -792-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    ordinance or resolution.
 2        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 3    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 4    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 5    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 6    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 7    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 2719)
10        Section  2-100.   Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19. The
11    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
12    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
13    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
14    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
15    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
16    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
17    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
18    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
19    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
20    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
21    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
22    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
23    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
24    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
25    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
26    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
27    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
28    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
29    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
30    of the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
32        (70 ILCS 280/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 2720)
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 1        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited by
 2    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 3    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 4    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 5    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.    The Board  may
 6    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 7    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 8    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 9    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
10    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
12        (70 ILCS 280/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 2721)
13        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
14    1-21. In case any officer whose signature  appears  upon  any
15    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
16    to hold office (after attaching his or her signature) to hold
17    his office and before the delivery  of  the  check  or  draft
18    thereof  to  the payee, that his signature nevertheless shall
19    be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect
20    as if the officer he had remained in office until delivery.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
22        (70 ILCS 280/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 2722)
23        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
24    1-22. The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be  a
25    person    of  recognized  ability and business experience, to
26    hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.   The  general
27    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
28    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
29    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
30    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
31    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
32    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
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 1        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
 2    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
 3    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 4    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 5    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 6    may designate.
 7        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 8    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
 9    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
10    office and shall not be members of the Board.
11        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
12    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
13    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
14    the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
16        (70 ILCS 280/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 2723)
17        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
18    1-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
19    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
20    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
21    be deemed proper.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
23        (70 ILCS 280/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 2724)
24        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
25    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.  Sec.  1-24.    All
26    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
27    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
28    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
29    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
30    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
31    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
32    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
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 1    the lowest responsible bidder, after  advertising  for  bids,
 2    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
 3    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
 4    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
 5    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
 6    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
 7    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 8    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 9    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
10    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
11    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
12        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
13    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
14    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
15    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
16    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
17    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
18    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
19        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
20    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
21    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
22    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
23    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
24    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
25    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
26    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
27    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
28    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
29    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
30    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
31    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
32    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
33        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
34    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
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 1    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law,   are  forbidden
 2    to  be  interested directly or indirectly in any contract for
 3    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 4    materials, supplies or equipment.
 5        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 6    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 7    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 8    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 9    contract,   without  competitive  bidding,  provided  that it
10    shall not be less advantageous  to  the  Authority  than  any
11    valid bid received pursuant to advertisement.
12        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
13    effect the provisions of this Section.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
15        (70 ILCS 280/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 2725)
16        Section  2-130.   Bids and advertisements. Advertisements
17    Sec. 1-25. Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
18    twice in a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published
19    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
20    10  calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids,  and
21    such  advertisements  shall  also  be   posted   on   readily
22    accessible  bulletin  boards  in  the principal office of the
23    Authority.  Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and
24    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
25    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
26    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
27    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
28    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
29    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
30        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
31    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
32    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
33    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
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 1    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 2    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 3    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 4    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 5    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 6    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 7    before advertising for bids.
 8        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 9    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
10    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
11    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
12    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
13    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
14    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
15        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
16    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
17    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
18    the circuit court in the county  in  which  the  metropolitan
19    area  is  located to compel compliance with the provisions of
20    this Article Act relating to the awarding of contracts by the
21    Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
23        (70 ILCS 280/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 2726)
24        Section 2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
25    1-26.  As  soon  after  the end of each fiscal year as may be
26    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
27    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
28    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
29    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
30    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
31    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
32    appointing officers.
33    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 280/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 2727)
 2        Section  2-140.   State financial support. Sec. 1-27. The
 3    Authority Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act  shall
 4    receive  financial  support  from  the  State  in the amounts
 5    provided for in Section 4 of the  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
 6    Support Act.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 8        (70 ILCS 280/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 2728)
 9        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
10    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
11    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
12    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
13    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
14    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
15    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
16    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
17    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
18    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
19    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
20    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
21    Article Act or other Illinois law,  or (2) within traditional
22    areas of local governmental activity.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 2729)
25        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 1-29.  All property of
26    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
27    any taxing unit therein.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29              PART 125. JO DAVIESS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
30        (70 ILCS 220/6-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 5001)
31        Section 125-1.  Short title Sec. 6-1. *  *  *(nonstandard
                            -799-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    provisions contained in Section 125-1)* * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/6-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 5002)
 4        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 6-2.  When used In this
 5    Article:
 6        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 125-5)*
 7    * *
 8        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 9    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
10    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
11    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
12        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
13    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
14    or  joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and includes any
15    trustee,  receiver,  assignee  or   personal   representative
16    thereof.
17        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 125-5)*
18    * *
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/6-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 5003)
21        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  6-3.  * *
22    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 125-10)* * *
23        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
24    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
25    property of the Authority.
26        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
27    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
28    contained in Section 125-10)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/6-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 5004)
31        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
                            -800-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    lease  of  space.  Sec.  6-4.   It  shall  be the duty of the
 2    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
 3    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
 4    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
 5    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
 6    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
 7    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
 8    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
 9    purposes.
10        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
11    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
12    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
13    Authority.
14        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
15    to perform such duties.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/6-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 5005)
18        Section  125-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  6-5.  *   *
19    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 125-15)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/6-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 5006)
22        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  6-6.   The
23    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
24    , office or administrative expenses except within the amounts
25    of  funds  that  which  will  be  available  to  it when such
26    obligations become payable.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/6-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 5007)
29        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
30    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 6-7.  The Authority shall have
31    the power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift
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 1    or   otherwise   any   property  or  rights  useful  for  the
 2    Authority's purposes from any person  or  persons,  from  any
 3    municipal  corporation, body politic, or agency of the State,
 4    or from the State itself, (ii) useful for its  purposes,  and
 5    to  apply  for  and  accept grants, matching grants, loans or
 6    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 7    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 8    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 9    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
10    grants, loans or appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/6-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 5008)
13        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  6-8.   The  Authority
14    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
15    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
16    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
17    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
18    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
19    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
20    appropriations.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/6-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 5009)
23        Sections 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 6-9.  The Authority shall
24    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
25    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
26    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
27    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
28    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
29    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
30    and against or any other insurable risk.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/6-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 5010)
 2        Section 125-20.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 6-10. * *
 3    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 125-20)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/6-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 5011)
 6        Section  125-22.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
 7    6-11.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
 8    125-22)* * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/6-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 5012)
11        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 6-12.  The State
12    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
13    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
14    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof; , all
15    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
16    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
17    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
18    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
19    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
20    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
21    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
22    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
23    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
24    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
25    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
26    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
27    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
28    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
29    selecting securities for investment.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/6-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 5013)
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 1        Section  125-25.   Bonds  other   than   revenue   bonds;
 2    election.  Sec.  6-13. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
 3    in Section 125-25)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/6-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5014)
 6        Section  125-30.  Tax.  Sec.  6-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard
 7    provisions contained in Section 125-30)* * *
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/6-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 5015)
10        Section   2-76.    Board   members;   financial  matters;
11    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
12    interest.  Sec.  6-15. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
13    in Section 125-35)* * * The members of the Board  They  shall
14    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
15    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
16    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
17    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
18    for his or her services as such officer.
19        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
20    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
21    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
22    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/6-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 5016)
25        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  6-16.  *  *
26    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  125-40)*  *  *
27    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
28    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
29    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
30    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/6-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 5017)
 2        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 3    6-17.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
 4    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 5    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 6    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 7    appointed and has qualified.
 8        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
 9    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
10    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
11    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
12    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
13    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
14    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
15    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
16    than 10 days' notice.
17        (Section 2-85, resumed)
18        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
19    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
20    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
21    office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled  for
22    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
23    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/6-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 5018)
26        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 6-18.   As
27    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
28    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
29    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
30    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
31    govern   its   proceedings.  The  initial  chairman  and  his
32    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
33    for  the term of the chairman's his office as a member of the
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 1    Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/6-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 5019)
 4        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
 5    6-19.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 6    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 7    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 8        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 9    the transaction of business. All actions action of the  Board
10    shall  be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote
11    of at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption  of
12    any ordinance or resolution.
13        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
14    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
15    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
16    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
17    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
18    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/6-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 5020)
21        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
22    bank  or  savings and loan association. Sec. 6-20.  The Board
23    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
24    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
25    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
26    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
27    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
28    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
29    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved  by the Board. The bond
30    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
31    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
32    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
                            -806-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
 2    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
 3    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
 4    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
 5    loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing  of  any
 6    savings  and  loan  association  or  national  or  State bank
 7    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
 8    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
 9    as a depository for those these funds. The  oaths  of  office
10    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
11    office of the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/6-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 5021)
14        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
15    Investment  Act.  Sec.  6-21.   All  funds  deposited  by the
16    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
17    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
18    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
19    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
20    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
21    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
22    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
23    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
24    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
25    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
26        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
27    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
28    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
29    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
30    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
31    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/6-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 5022)
 2        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
 3    6-22.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 4    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
 5    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
 6    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 7    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
 8    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
 9    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
10    office until delivery thereof.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/6-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 5023)
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
14    6-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
15    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
16    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
17    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
18    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
19    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
20    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
21    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
22    time to time by the Board.
23        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
24    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
25    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
26    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
27    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
28    may designate.
29        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
30    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
31    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
32    office and shall not be members of the Board.
33        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
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 1    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
 2    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 3    the Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/6-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 5024)
 6        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 7    and penalties. Sec. 6-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
 8    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
 9    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
10    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
11    proper.   All   fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
12    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
13    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
14    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
15    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/6-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 5025)
18        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
19    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 6-25.  All  contracts
20    for  sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or for
21    a concession in or lease of property, including  air  rights,
22    of  the  Authority for a term of more than one year, shall be
23    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
24    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
25    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
26    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
27    responsible  bidder,  after advertising for bids, except: (1)
28    when repair parts, accessories,  equipment  or  services  are
29    required  for  equipment  or services previously furnished or
30    contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services  required
31    is  such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest
32    of the public, including, without limiting the generality  of
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 1    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
 2    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
 3    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
 4    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
 5    telephone or telegraph are required.
 6        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
 7    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 8    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
 9    insure the best interests of the public.
10        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
11    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
12    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
13    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
14    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
15    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
16    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
17    lowest  bidder  (in case of purchase or expenditure) , unless
18    authorized or approved by a vote  of  at  least  4/5  of  the
19    members  of  the Board, and unless such action is accompanied
20    by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not
21    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
22    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
23    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
24    inspection.
25        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
26    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
27    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
28    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
29    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
30    materials, supplies or equipment.
31        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
32    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
33    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
34    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
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 1    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 2    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 3    received pursuant to advertisement.
 4        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 5    effect the provisions of this Section.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/6-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 5026)
 8        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   6-26.
 9    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
10    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
11    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
12    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
13    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
14    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
15    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
16    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
17    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
18    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
19    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
20    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
21    free and open competitive bidding.
22        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
23    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
24    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
25    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
26    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
27    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
28    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
29    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
30    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
31    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
32    before advertising for bids.
33        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
                            -811-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
 2    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 3    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
 4    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 5    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
 6    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/6-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 5027)
 9        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 6-27.   All  property
10    of  the  Jo  Daviess  County  Civic Center Authority shall be
11    exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/6-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 5028)
14        Section 125-45.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
15    6-28.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
16    125-45)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/6-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 5029)
19        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 6-29.  The Authority
20    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
21    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
22    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
23    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
24    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
25    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
26    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
27    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
28    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
29    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
30    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
31    Article or other Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional
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 1    areas of local governmental activity.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/6-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 5030)
 4        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 6-30.  The
 5    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9               PART 130. KATHERINE DUNHAM METROPOLITAN
10                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
11        (70 ILCS 220/9-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 5301)
12        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  9-1.   The purpose of this
13    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
14    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
15    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
16    the entire State of Illinois.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/9-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 5302)
19        Section 130-1.  Short title. Sec. 9-2.  * * *(nonstandard
20    provisions contained in Section 130-1)* * *
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/9-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 5303)
23        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  9-3. When used In this
24    Article:
25        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 130-5)*
26    * *
27        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
28    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
29    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
30    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
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 1        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
 2    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
 3    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
 4    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 5        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 130-5)*
 6    * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/9-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 5304)
 9        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  9-4.  *  *
10    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 130-10)* * *
11        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
12    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
13    property of the Authority.
14        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
15    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
16    contained in Section 130-10)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/9-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 5305)
19        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
20    lease of space. Sec. 9-5.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
21    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
22    conventions,  and theatrical theatricals, sports and cultural
23    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
24    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
25    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
26    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
27    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
28    purposes.
29        The  provision of office space for rental and lease lease
30    and rental and the lease of air space over and appurtenant to
31    such structures shall be deemed an integral function  of  the
32    Authority.
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 1        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
 2    to perform such duties.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/9-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 5306)
 5        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
 6    domain.  Sec.  9-6.    The Authority shall have the following
 7    rights and powers duties:
 8        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 9    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
10    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
11    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
12    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
13    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
14        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
15    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
16    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
17    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
18    such  grounds,  centers, and auditoriums   for the holding of
19    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
20    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
21        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
22    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
23    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
24    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
25    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
26        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
27    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
28    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
29    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
30    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
31    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
32    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
33    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
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 1        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 2    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/9-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 5307)
 5        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  9-7.   The
 6    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
 7    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
 8    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 9    obligations become payable.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/9-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 5308)
12        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
13    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 9-8.  The Authority shall have
14    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
15    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
16    purposes  from  any  person   or   persons,   any   municipal
17    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
18    the State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to  apply
19    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
20    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
21    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
22    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
23    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
24    grants, loans or appropriations.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/9-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 5309)
27        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  9-9.   The  Authority
28    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
29    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
30    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
31    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
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 1    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 2    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 3    appropriations.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/9-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 5310)
 6        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 9-10.  The Authority shall
 7    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 8    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 9    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
10    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
11    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
12    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
13    and against or any other insurable risk.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/9-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 5311)
16        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
17    performance. Sec. 9-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
18    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
19    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
20    Article Act.
21        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
22    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
23    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
24    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
25    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
26    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
27    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
28    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
29    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
30    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
31    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
32    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
                            -817-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
 2    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
 3    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
 4    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
 5    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
 6    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
 7    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
 8    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
 9    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
10    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
11    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
12    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
13    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
14    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
15    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
16    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
17    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
18    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
19    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
20    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
21    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
22    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
23    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
24    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
25    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
26    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
27    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
28    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
29    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
30    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
31    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
32    covenant.
33        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
34    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
                            -818-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 2    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
 3        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 4    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 5    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 6    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
 7    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
 8    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 9    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
10        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
11    operating the said facilities; and
12        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
13    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
14    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
15    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
16    secure payment thereof.
17        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
18    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
19    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
20    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
21    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
22    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
23    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
24    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
25    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
26    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
27    Authority shall be created thereby.
28        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
29    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
30    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
31    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
32    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
33    instituted.
34        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
                            -819-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 2    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 3    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
 4    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
 5    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
 6    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
 7    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
 8    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
 9    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
10    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
11    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
12    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
13    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
14    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
15    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
16    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/9-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 5312)
19        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  9-12.
20    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
21    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
22    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
23    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
24    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
25    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
26    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
27    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
28    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
29    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/9-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 5313)
32        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 9-13.  The State
                            -820-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
 2    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 3    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
 4    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
 5    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
 6    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
 7    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
 8    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 9    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
10    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
11    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
12    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
13    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
14    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
15    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
16    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
17    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
18    selecting securities for investment.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/9-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5314)
21        Section 2-75.  Board members, financial matters; conflict
22    of  interest.  Sec.  9-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
23    contained  in  Section  130-15)* * * The members of the Board
24    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
25    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
26    duties.
27        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
28    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
29    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
30    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
32        (70 ILCS 220/9-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 5315)
                            -821-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section  2-80.  Board  member's  oath.  Sec.  9-15.  *  *
 2    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  130-20)*  *  *
 3    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 4    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 5    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 6    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/9-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 5316)
 9        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
10    9-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
11    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
12    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
13    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
14    appointed and has qualified.
15        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
16    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
17    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
18    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
19    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
20    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
21    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
22    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
23    than 10 days' notice.
24        (Section 2-85, resumed)
25        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
26    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
27    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
28    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
29    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
30    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
32        (70 ILCS 220/9-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 5317)
                            -822-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 9-17.   As
 2    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
 3    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 4    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 5    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
 6    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
 7    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
 8    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
 9    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/9-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 5318)
12        Section 2-96.  Meetings; actions by 4 Board members. Sec.
13    9-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
14    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
15    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
16        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
17    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
18    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
19    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
20    ordinance or resolution.
21        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
22    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
23    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
24    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
25    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
26    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/9-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 5319)
29        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  9-19.   The
30    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
31    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
32    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
                            -823-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Before  entering  upon the duties of their respective offices
 2    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
 3    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
 4    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
 5    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
 6    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
 7    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
 8    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
 9    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
10    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
11    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
12    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
13    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
14    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
15    depositary  for  those  these funds.  The oaths of office and
16    the treasurer's bond shall be filed in the  principal  office
17    of the Authority.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/9-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 5320)
20        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 9-20.  All funds deposited by
21    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
22    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
23    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
24    countersigned  by  the chairman of the Board.   The Board may
25    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
26    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
27    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
28    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
29    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/9-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 5321)
32        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
                            -824-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    9-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 2    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
 3    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
 4    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 5    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
 6    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
 7    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
 8    office until delivery.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/9-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 5322)
11        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
12    9-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
13    person    of  recognized  ability and business experience, to
14    hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.   The  general
15    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
16    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
17    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
18    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
19    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
20    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
21        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
22    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
23    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
24    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
25    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
26    may designate.
27        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
28    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
29    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
30    office and shall not be members of the Board.
31        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
32    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
33    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
                            -825-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/9-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 5323)
 4        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
 5    9-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
 6    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
 7    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
 8    be deemed proper.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/9-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 5324)
11        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
12    lowest bidder by vote of 5 Board members.   Sec.  9-24.   All
13    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
14    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
15    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
16    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
17    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
18    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
19    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
20    the lowest responsible bidder, after  advertising  for  bids,
21    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
22    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
23    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
24    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
25    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
26    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
27    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
28    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
29    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
30    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
31        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
32    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
                            -826-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
 2    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
 3    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
 4    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
 5    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
 6        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 7    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
 8    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
 9    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
10    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
11    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
12    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
13    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
14    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
15    Board, and unless such action is accompanied by  a  statement
16    in  writing  setting  forth  the reasons for not awarding the
17    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
18    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
19    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
20        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
21    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
22    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
23    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
24    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
25    materials, supplies or equipment.
26        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
27    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
28    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
29    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
30    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
31    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
32    received pursuant to advertisement.
33        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
34    effect the provisions of this Section.
                            -827-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/9-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 5325)
 3        Section  2-130.  Bids and advertisements.  Advertisements
 4    Sec. 9-25.  Advertisement for  bids  shall  be  published  at
 5    least  twice  in  a  daily  newspaper  of general circulation
 6    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
 7    be  at  least  10 calendar days before the time for receiving
 8    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
 9    accessible bulletin boards in the  principal  office  of  the
10    Authority.   Such  advertisements  shall  state  the time and
11    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
12    plans and specifications on file at the  time  of  the  first
13    publication,  or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe
14    the character of the proposed contract in  sufficient  detail
15    to  fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and
16    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
17        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
18    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
19    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
20    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
21    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
22    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
23    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
24    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
25    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
26    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
27    before advertising for bids.
28        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
29    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
30    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
31    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
32    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
33    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
                            -828-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 2        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
 3    130-25)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/9-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 5326)
 6        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statements. Sec.
 7    9-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
 8    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 9    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
10    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
11    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
12    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
13    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
14    appointing officers.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/9-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 5327)
17        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 9-27.   All  property
18    of   the   Katherine   Dunham   Metropolitan  Exposition  and
19    Auditorium Authority shall be exempt  from  taxation  by  the
20    State or any taxing unit therein.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/9-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 5328)
23        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 9-28.  The Authority
24    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
25    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
26    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
27    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
28    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
29    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
30    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
31    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
                            -829-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
 2    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 3    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
 4    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
 5    areas of local governmental activity.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/9-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 5329)
 8        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 9-29.   The
 9    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
10    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
11    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13                 PART 135. LAKE COUNTY METROPOLITAN
14                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
15        (70 ILCS 290/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-1)
16        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose  of this
17    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
18    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
19    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
20    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
21    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
22        (70 ILCS 290/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-2)
23        Section 135-1. Short title. Sec. 2.  * *  *  (nonstandard
24    provisions contained in Section 135-1) * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
26        (70 ILCS 290/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-3)
27        Section  2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.  In this Article When
28    used in this Act: * * * (nonstandard provisions contained  in
29    Section 135-5) * * *
30        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
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 1    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 2    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 3    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 4        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
 5    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
 6    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
 7    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 8        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-5)
 9    * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
11        (70 ILCS 290/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-4)
12        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4.  * * *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-10) * * *
14        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
15    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
16    property of the Authority.
17        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
18    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
19    contained in Section  135-10) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1441.)
21        (70 ILCS 290/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-5)
22        Section 135-15.  Duties.  Sec.  5.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
23    provisions contained in Section 135-15) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-6)
26        Section  135-20.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  6.    * * *
27    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-20) * * *
28    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
29        (70 ILCS 290/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7)
30        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.   7.    The
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 1    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 2    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 3    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 4    obligations become payable.
 5    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 6        (70 ILCS 290/7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7.1)
 7        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 7.1.  Purchases made
 8    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 9    compliance  with  the  the  " Local Government Prompt Payment
10    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
12        (70 ILCS 290/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-8)
13        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person,  State
14    or  local agency. Sec. 8.  The Authority shall have power (i)
15    to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift  or  otherwise
16    any  property  or  rights useful for the Authority's purposes
17    from any person or persons, from any  municipal  corporation,
18    body  politic,  or  agency  of  the  State, or from the State
19    itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to  apply  for  and
20    accept  grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from
21    the State  of  Illinois  or  any  agency  or  instrumentality
22    thereof  to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority,
23    and (iii) to enter into  any  agreement  with  the  State  of
24    Illinois  in  relation to such grants, matching grants, loans
25    or appropriations.
26    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
27        (70 ILCS 290/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-9)
28        Section 135-25. Federal money. Sec. 9. * * * (nonstandard
29    provisions contained in Section  135-25) * * *
30    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 290/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-10)
 2        Section 2-45. Insurance. Sec. 10.   The  Authority  shall
 3    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 4    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 5    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
 6    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
 7    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
 8    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
 9    and against  or any other insurable risk.
10    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
11        (70 ILCS 290/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-11)
12        Section  135-30. Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 11. * * *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-30) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-12)
16        Section 135-35. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.  Sec.  12.
17    *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-35) *
18    * *
19    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
20        (70 ILCS 290/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-13)
21        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 13.   The  State
22    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
23    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
24    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
25    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
26    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
27    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
28    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
29    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
30    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
31    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
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 1    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
 2    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
 3    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
 4    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 5    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
 6    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
 7    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 8    selecting securities for purchase or investment.
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
10        (70 ILCS 290/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-14)
11        Section  135-40. General obligation bonds. Sec. 14. * * *
12    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-40) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-15)
15        Section 135-45. G.O. bonds; election.  Sec.  15.  *  *  *
16    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-45) * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
18        (70 ILCS 290/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-16)
19        Section  135-50. Conduct of election; canvass of returns.
20    Sec. 16. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained  in  Section
21    135-50) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
23        (70 ILCS 290/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-17)
24        Section   2-76.   Board   members;   financial   matters;
25    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
26    interest. Sec. 17. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
27    Section  135-55) * * * The members of the Board  shall  serve
28    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
29    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
30    However, any member of the Board  who  is  appointed  to  the
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 1    office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for
 2    his or her services as such officer.
 3        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 4    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 5    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
 6    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 290/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-18)
 9        Section 2-80. Board members'  oath.  Sec.  18.    *  *  *
10    (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 135-60) * * *
11    Within 30 days after certification of appointment, and before
12    entering upon the duties of office, each member of the  Board
13    shall  take  and  subscribe the constitutional oath of office
14    and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
16        (70 ILCS 290/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-19)
17        Section 135-65. Organization of Board.  Sec. 19.  *  *  *
18    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-65) * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
20        (70 ILCS 290/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-20)
21        Section  135-70.  Meetings;  approval  of  ordinances and
22    resolutions by chairman; public  records.  Sec.  20.  *  *  *
23    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-70) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 82-349.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-21)
26        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
27    bank or savings and loan association.  Sec.  21.   The  Board
28    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
29    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
30    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
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 1    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
 2    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
 3    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
 4    corporate sureties to be approved by  the  Board.   The  bond
 5    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
 6    be directed upon the faithful performance of the duties of to
 7    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
 8    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
 9    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
10    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
11    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
12    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
13    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
14    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
15    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
16    as  a depository depositary for those these funds.  The oaths
17    of office and the treasurer's bond  shall  be  filed  in  the
18    principal office of the Authority.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
20        (70 ILCS 290/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-22)
21        Section  135-75.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
22    Investment  Act.    Sec.  22.   * * * (nonstandard provisions
23    contained in Section 135-75) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-23)
26        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.  Sec.  23.
27    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
28    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
29    attaching his signature) to hold his  office after  attaching
30    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
31    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
32    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
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 1    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
 2    delivery thereof.
 3    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
 4        (70 ILCS 290/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-24)
 5        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 6    24.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
 7    person  an  individual  of  recognized  ability  and business
 8    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
 9    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
10    and business of the Authority and of  the  employees  thereof
11    subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the
12    enforcement   of   all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and
13    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
14    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
15        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
16    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
17    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
18    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
19    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
20    may designate.
21        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
22    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
23    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
24    office and shall not be members of the Board.
25        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
26    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
27    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
28    the Board.
29    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
30        (70 ILCS 290/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-25)
31        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
32    and penalties. Sec. 25.  The Board shall have power  to  pass
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 1    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
 2    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
 3    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 4    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
 5    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 6    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
 7    the Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or  penalty
 8    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
10        (70 ILCS 290/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-26)
11        Section  135-80.  Contracts;  bidding.  Sec.  26.   * * *
12    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-80) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 82-786.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27)
15        Section 2-130. Bids  and  advertisements.  Advertisements
16    Sec.  27.  Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
17    twice in a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published
18    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
19    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
20    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
21    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
22    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
23    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
24    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
25    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
26    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
27    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
28    free and open competitive bidding.
29        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
30    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
31    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
32    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
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 1    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 2    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 3    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 4    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 5    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
 6    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
 7    before advertising for bids.
 8        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
 9    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
10    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
11    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
12    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
13    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
14    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
15        Section  2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
16    compliance.  Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance
17    with the requirements for bidding may bring  a  civil  action
18    suit  in  equity  in the circuit court in the county in which
19    the metropolitan area is located to  compel  compliance  with
20    the  provisions  of this Article Act relating to the awarding
21    of contracts by the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
23        (70 ILCS 290/27a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27a)
24        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 27a.   Exemption  from
25    taxation.    All  property  of  the  Waukegan and Will County
26    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Civic Center Authority
27    shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit
28    therein.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
30        (70 ILCS 290/27b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27b)
31        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 27b.   The  Authority
32    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
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 1    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 2    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
 3    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
 4    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
 5    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 6    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 7    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
 8    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
 9    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
10    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
11    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
12    areas of local governmental activity.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/27c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27c)
15        Section 2-140. State financial support.  Sec.  27c.   The
16    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
17    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
18    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 290/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-28)
21        Section  135-85. Report and financial statement. Sec. 28.
22    * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 135-85)  *
23    * *
24    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
25                      PART 140. LEYDEN TOWNSHIP
26                        SPACE NEEDS AUTHORITY
27        (70 ILCS 300/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-1)
28        Section  140-1.  Sec.  1.  Short title. * * *(nonstandard
29    provisions contained in Section 140-1)* * *
30    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 300/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-5)
 2        Section  140-5.  Sec.  5.   Purpose.  *  *  *(nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 140-5)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 5        (70 ILCS 300/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-10)
 6        Section 2-5. Sec. 10.  Definitions.  In this Article Act:
 7        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
 8    140-10)* * *
 9        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
10    State, and any unit of local government or  school  district,
11    and  any agency or instrumentality thereof governmental body,
12    together with any of  their  agencies  or  instrumentalities,
13    corporate or otherwise.
14        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
15    domestic or foreign  corporation,  company,  association,  or
16    joint  stock association; and includes any trustee, receiver,
17    assignee  or  personal  representative   thereof   of   their
18    trustees, receivers, assignees, or personal representatives.
19        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
20    140-10)* * *
21    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
22        (70 ILCS 300/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-15)
23        Section 2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  15.  *  *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 140-15)* * *
25        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
26    name, but execution shall not in any case issue  against  any
27    property of the Authority.
28        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
29    the same seal at its pleasure. * *  *(nonstandard  provisions
30    contained in Section 140-15)* * *
31    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 300/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-20)
 2        Section  140-20.  Sec.  20.   Duties.  *  * *(nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 140-20)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 5        (70 ILCS 300/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-25)
 6        Section 140-25. Sec. 25.  Powers.
 7    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 140-25)*  *
 8    *
 9    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
10        (70 ILCS 300/30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-30)
11        Section  2-25.  Sec.  30.   Incurring  obligations.   The
12    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
13    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
14    of funds that  will  be  available  to  it  when  such  those
15    obligations become payable.
16    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
17        (70 ILCS 300/35) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-35)
18        Section  140-30.  Sec.  35.  Acquisition of property. * *
19    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 140-30)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
21        (70 ILCS 300/40) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-40)
22        Section 2-40. Sec. 40.   Federal  money.   The  Authority
23    shall  have has the power (i) to apply for and accept grants,
24    matching grants, loans, or appropriations  from  the  federal
25    government  or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof of the
26    federal government to be used for any of the purposes of  the
27    Authority  and  (ii)  to  enter  into  any agreement with the
28    federal government in relation to such those grants, matching
29    grants, loans, or appropriations.
30    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 300/45) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-45)
 2        Section 2-45. Sec. 45. Insurance.   The  Authority  shall
 3    have  has  the  power to procure and enter into contracts for
 4    any type of insurance and indemnity against loss or damage to
 5    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 6    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 7    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 8    performance  of  the  duties  of  the  his  or  her office or
 9    employment, and against any other insurable risk.
10    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
11        (70 ILCS 300/50) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-50)
12        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
13    of  interest.  Sec.  50.    *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
14    contained  in  Section  140-35)* * * The members of the Board
15    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
16    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
17    duties.
18        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
19    have  any  private  financial interest, profit, or benefit in
20    any contract, work, or business of the Authority  or  nor  in
21    the sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
22    (Source: P.A. 87-716; 87-1181.)
23        (70 ILCS 300/55) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-55)
24        Section   2-80.  Board   members'  oath.  Sec.  55.  *  *
25    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  140-40)*  *  *
26    Within 30 days after certification of appointment, and before
27    entering  upon the duties of office, each member of the Board
28    shall take and subscribe the constitutional  oath  of  office
29    and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
30    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
31        (70 ILCS 300/60) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-60)
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 1        Section 2-85. Sec. 60.  Board members; vacancy in office.
 2    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
 3    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
 4    resign from office; the resignation takes to take effect when
 5    the  member's his or her successor has been appointed and has
 6    qualified. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in  Section
 7    140-45)* * *
 8        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 9    abandonment of office, death,  conviction  of  a  felony,  or
10    removal  from  office, a member's office shall become vacant.
11    Each vacancy shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
12    appointment  in  like  manner as in the case of expiration of
13    the term of a member of the Board.
14    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
15        (70 ILCS 300/65) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-65)
16        Section 2-90. Sec. 65.  Organization of  the  Board.   As
17    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
18    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
19    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
20    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
21    govern  its proceedings.  The initial chairman and his or her
22    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
23    for  the term of the chairman's his or her office as a member
24    of the Board or  for  the  term  of  3  years,  whichever  is
25    shorter.
26    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
27        (70 ILCS 300/70) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-70)
28        Section  2-95.  Sec.  70.   Meetings;  action  by 5 Board
29    members ordinances.  Regular meetings of the Board  shall  be
30    held at least once in each calendar month, the time and place
31    of such the meetings to be fixed by the Board.
32        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
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 1    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 2    be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at
 3    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
 4    ordinance or resolution.
 5        All  ordinances,  resolutions,  and  proceedings  of  the
 6    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 7    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 8    except such those documents and records as shall be  kept  or
 9    prepared  by  the  Board for use in negotiations, actions, or
10    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
11    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
12        (70 ILCS 300/75) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-75)
13        Section 2-100. Sec. 75.  Secretary; treasurer.  The Board
14    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
15    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
16    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
17    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
18    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
19    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
20    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
21    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
22    directed   and   shall   be  conditioned  upon  the  faithful
23    performance of the duties of the office and  the  payment  of
24    all  money received by the treasurer according to law and the
25    orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,  require  a
26    new  bond  from  the  treasurer in a penal sum as may then be
27    determined by the Board.   The  obligation  of  the  sureties
28    shall  not  extend  to  any loss sustained by the insolvency,
29    failure, or closing of any national or state bank wherein the
30    treasurer has deposited funds if the bank has  been  approved
31    by the Board as a depositary depository for those funds.  The
32    oaths of office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed
33    in the principal office of the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 2        (70 ILCS 300/80) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-80)
 3        Section  2-105.  Sec. 80.  Funds.  All funds deposited by
 4    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 5    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 6    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 7    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 8    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 9    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
10    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
11    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
12    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
13    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
14        (70 ILCS 300/85) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-85)
15        Section  2-110. Sec. 85.  Signatures on checks or drafts.
16    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
17    draft issued pursuant to under this  Article  Act  ceases  to
18    hold  office  after attaching his or her signature and before
19    the delivery of  the  check  or  draft  to  the  payee,  that
20    signature  nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all
21    purposes with the same effect as if the  officer  person  had
22    remained in office until delivery.
23    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
24        (70 ILCS 300/90) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-90)
25        Section   2-115.   Sec.   90.    General  manager;  other
26    appointments.  The Board may appoint a  general  manager  who
27    shall   be  a  person  of  recognized  ability  and  business
28    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
29    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
30    and business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  its  employees
31    thereof,  subject  to the general control of the Board, shall
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 1    direct the enforcement of all ordinances, resolutions, rules,
 2    and regulations of the Board, and shall  perform  such  other
 3    duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 4        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 5    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 6    officers,   attorneys,   engineers,   planners,  consultants,
 7    agents, and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall
 8    define their duties and require bonds  of  such  of  them  as
 9    those that the Board may designate.
10        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
11    and all other officers provided for pursuant  to  under  this
12    Section  shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
13    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
14        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
15    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
16    planners, consultants, agents, and employees shall  be  fixed
17    by the Board.
18    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
19        (70 ILCS 300/95) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-95)
20        Section   2-122.   Sec.   95.    Rules  and  regulations;
21    penalties. The Board shall have power to may make  all  rules
22    and  regulations  that  are proper or necessary to carry into
23    effect  the  powers  granted  to  the  Authority,  with  such
24    penalties for violation as may be deemed proper.
25    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
26        (70 ILCS 300/100) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-100)
27        Section 140-50. Sec. 100.  Contracts. *  *  *(nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 140-50)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
30        (70 ILCS 300/105) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-105)
31        Section   2-130.  Sec.  105.   Bids  and  advertisements.
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 1    (a)  Advertisements for bids  shall  be  published  at  least
 2    twice  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation published
 3    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
 4    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
 5    the advertisements shall also be posted on readily accessible
 6    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
 7    Such  advertisements  for bids shall state the time and place
 8    for receiving and opening bids and, by reference to plans and
 9    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
10    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
11    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
12    prospective bidders of their obligations and to  insure  free
13    and open competitive bidding.
14        (b)  All  bids  in  response  to  advertisements shall be
15    sealed and shall be publicly opened by  the  Board,  and  all
16    bidders  shall  be  entitled  to  be  present in person or by
17    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
18    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
19    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
20    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
21    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
22    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
23    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
24    before advertising for bids.
25        (c)  The  contract  shall  be  awarded  as  promptly   as
26    possible   after  the  opening  of  bids.   The  bid  of  the
27    successful bidder, as well as the bids  of  the  unsuccessful
28    bidders,  shall  be  placed  on  file  and  be open to public
29    inspection.  All bids shall be void if any disclosure of  the
30    terms  of  any bid in response to an advertisement is made or
31    permitted to be made by the Board before the time  fixed  for
32    opening bids.
33        Section   2-132.  Bidders;   civil   action   to   compel
34    compliance.  (d)  Any  bidder  who  has  submitted  a  bid in
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 1    compliance with the requirements  for  bidding  may  bring  a
 2    civil  action in the circuit court of the county in which the
 3    metropolitan area is located to compel  compliance  with  the
 4    provisions  of  this  Article Act relating to the awarding of
 5    contracts by the Board.
 6    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 7        (70 ILCS 300/110) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-110)
 8        Section 2-135. Sec. 110.  Report and financial statement.
 9    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
10    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
11    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
12    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
13    sufficient  number  of  copies  of  such  the report shall be
14    printed for distribution to persons interested upon  request,
15    and  a  copy  thereof  of  the report shall be filed with the
16    county clerk and the appointing officers.
17    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
18        (70 ILCS 300/115) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-115)
19        Section 2-145. Sec. 115. Antitrust laws.   The  Authority
20    is  expressly  made  the  beneficiary  of  the  provisions of
21    Section 1 of the Local Government  Antitrust  Exemption  Act,
22    and  the  General  Assembly  intends  that  the "State action
23    exemption" to the application of the federal  antitrust  laws
24    be  fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent its
25    activities are either  (1)  (i)  expressly  or  by  necessary
26    implication  authorized by this Article Act or other Illinois
27    law  or  (2)  (ii)  within   traditional   areas   of   local
28    governmental activity.
29    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
30        (70 ILCS 300/120) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-120)
31        Section 2-150. Sec. 120.  Tax exemption.  All property of
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 1    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
 2    any taxing unit therein within the State.
 3    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 4        (70 ILCS 300/125) (from Ch. 85, par. 7701-125)
 5        Section 2-30. Sec. 125.  Prompt payment.  Purchases  made
 6    under  this  Article Act shall be made in compliance with the
 7    Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 87-716.)
 9                   PART 145. MARENGO CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 305/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6251)
11        Section 2-3. Purpose. Sec.  1-1.   The  purpose  of  this
12    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
13    enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail themselves of
14    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
15    the entire State of Illinois.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
17        (70 ILCS 305/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6252)
18        Section 145-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2. *  *  *(nonstandard
19    provisions contained in Section 145-1)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
21        (70 ILCS 305/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6253)
22        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3.  When used In this
23    Article:
24        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 145-5)*
25    * *
26        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
27    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
28    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
29    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
30        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
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 1    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
 2    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
 3    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 4        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 145-5)*
 5    * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6254)
 8        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  1-4.  *  *
 9    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 145-10)* * *
10        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
11    name,  but execution shall not in any case issue against  any
12    property of the Authority.
13        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
14    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
15    contained in Section 145-10)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
17        (70 ILCS 305/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6255)
18        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
19    buildings; lease of space. Sec. 1-5.  It shall be the duty of
20    the  Authority  to promote, operate and maintain expositions,
21    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
22    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
23    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
24    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
25    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
26    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
27    such purposes.
28        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
29    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
30    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
31    Authority.
32        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
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 1    to perform such duties.
 2    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 3        (70 ILCS 305/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6256)
 4        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 5    domain.  Sec.  1-6.    The Authority shall have the following
 6    rights and powers duties:
 7        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 8    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
 9    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
10    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
11    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
12    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
13        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
14    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
15    industrial,   cultural,   educational  education,  trade  and
16    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
17    use of  such  grounds,  centers,   and  auditoriums  for  the
18    holding   of   fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and  events  whether
19    conducted  by  the  Authority  or  some   other   person   or
20    governmental agency;
21        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
22    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
23    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
24    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
25    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
26        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
27    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
28    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
29    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
30    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
31    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
32    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
33    the interest on,  any bonds issued by the Authority;
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 1        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
 2    the objects and purposes of this Article.
 3    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 4        (70 ILCS 305/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6257)
 5        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.  The
 6    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
 7    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
 8    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 9    obligations become payable.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
11        (70 ILCS 305/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6258)
12        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
13    State, or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have
14    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
15    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
16    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
17    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
18    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
19    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
20    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
21    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
22    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
23    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
24    grants, loans or appropriations.
25    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
26        (70 ILCS 305/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6259)
27        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 1-9.  The Authority
28    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
29    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
30    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
31    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
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 1    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
 2    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
 3    appropriations.
 4    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 5        (70 ILCS 305/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6260)
 6        Section 2-45. Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority  shall
 7    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 8    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 9    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
10    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
11    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
12    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
13    and against or any other insurable risk.
14    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
15        (70 ILCS 305/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6261)
16        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
17    performance. Sec. 1-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
18    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
19    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
20    Article.
21        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
22    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
23    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
24    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
25    revenue bonds,  and may also from  time  to  time  issue  and
26    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
27    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
28    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
29    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
30    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
31    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
32    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
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 1    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
 2    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
 3    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
 4    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
 5    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act  "An
 6    Act  to  authorize  public corporations to issue bonds, other
 7    evidences  or  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
 8    subject to interest  rate  limitations  set  forth  therein",
 9    approved  May  26, 1970, as amended, may be in such form, may
10    carry such registration privileges, may be executed  in  such
11    manner,  may  be payable at such place or places, may be made
12    subject to redemption in such manner  and  upon  such  terms,
13    with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may
14    be  executed  in  such manner, and may contain such terms and
15    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
16    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
17    attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature  shall
18    nevertheless  be  valid  and effective for all purposes.  The
19    holder  or  holders  of  any  bonds,  or   interest   coupons
20    appertaining  thereto issued by the Authority may bring suits
21    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
22    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
23    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
24    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
25    and to compel the Authority  or  and  any  of  its  officers,
26    agents  or  employees  to  perform  any duties required to be
27    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
28    interest  coupons  by  the  provisions   of   the   ordinance
29    authorizing  their  issuance, and to enjoin the Authority and
30    any of its officers, agents  or  employees  from  taking  any
31    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
32        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
33    in the absence of  any  express  recital  on  the  face  fact
34    thereof  that  it  is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be
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 1    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
 2        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
 3    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 4    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 5    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 6    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 7    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 8    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 9        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
10    operating the said facilities; and
11        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
12    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
13    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
14    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
15    secure payment thereof.
16        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
17    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
18    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
19    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
20    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
21    theatrical, and cultural,   expositions,  sports  activities,
22    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
23    rentals, and from other revenue, if any,  the  Authority  may
24    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
25    that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the Authority
26    shall be created thereby.
27        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
28    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
29    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
30    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
31    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
32    instituted.
33        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
34    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
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 1    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 2    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
 3    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
 4    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
 5    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
 6    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
 7    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
 8    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
 9    best bidder or bidders therefor.  The  Authority  shall  have
10    the  right  to reject all bids and to readvertise for bids in
11    the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial   advertisement.
12    However,  if  no bids are received, such bonds may be sold at
13    not less than par value, without further advertising,  within
14    60  days  after the bids are required to be filed pursuant to
15    any advertisement.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
17        (70 ILCS 305/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6262)
18        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  1-12.
19    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
20    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
21    State  of  Illinois  or  of  any  political subdivision of or
22    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
23    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
24    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
25    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
26    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
27    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
28    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6263)
31        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The State
32    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
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 1    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 2    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 3    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 4    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 5    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
 6    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 7    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 8    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 9    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
10    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
11    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
12    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
13    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
14    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
15    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
16    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
17    selecting securities for investment.
18    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
19        (70 ILCS 305/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6264)
20        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
21    of   interest.   Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
22    contained in Section 145-15)* * * The members  of  the  Board
23    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
24    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
25    duties.
26        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
27    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
28    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
29    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
30    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
31        (70 ILCS 305/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6265)
32        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15.  * *
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 1    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  145-20)*  *  *
 2    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 3    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 4    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 5    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 7        (70 ILCS 305/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6266)
 8        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 9    1-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
10    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
11    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
12    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
13    appointed and has qualified.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
14    contained in Section 145-25)* * *
15        In  case of failure to qualify within the time required, 
16    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
17    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
18    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
19    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
20    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
22        (70 ILCS 305/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6267)
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17.   As
24    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
25    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
26    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
27    its own number,  and adopt by-laws and regulations to  govern
28    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
29    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
30    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
31    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
32    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 305/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6268)
 2        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
 3    1-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 4    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 5    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 6        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 7    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 8    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 9    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
10    ordinance or resolution.
11        All  ordinances,  resolutions and all  proceedings of the
12    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
13    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
14    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
15    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
16    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
17    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
18        (70 ILCS 305/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6269)
19        Section  2-100.   Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec. 1-19.  The
20    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
21    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
22    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
23    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
24    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
25    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
26    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
27    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
28    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
29    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
30    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
31    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
32    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
33    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
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 1    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
 2    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
 3    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
 4    depositary depository  for those these funds.  The  oaths  of
 5    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
 6    principal office of the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 8        (70 ILCS 305/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6270)
 9        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited by
10    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
11    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
12    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
13    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
14    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
15    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
16    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
17    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
18    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
19    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
20        (70 ILCS 305/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6271)
21        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
22    1-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
23    check  or draft issued pursuant to this Article Act ceases to
24    hold office (after attaching his or her  signature)  to  hold
25    his  office  and  before  the  delivery of the check or draft
26    thereof to the payee, that his signature, nevertheless, shall
27    be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect
28    as if the officer he  had remained in office until delivery.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6272)
31        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
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 1    1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 2    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 3    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
 4    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 5    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 6    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 7    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 8    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 9    time to time by the Board.
10        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
11    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
12    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
13    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
14    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
15    may designate.
16        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
17    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
18    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
19    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
20        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
21    attorney, chief engineer,  and all other officers, attorneys,
22    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
23    the Board.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6273)
26        Section  2-122.   Rules  and regulations; penalties. Sec.
27    1-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
28    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
29    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
30    be deemed proper.
31    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
32        (70 ILCS 305/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6274)
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 1        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 2    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 1-24.  All
 3    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 4    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 5    air  rights,   of  the  Authority for a term of more than one
 6    year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible  bidder,
 7    after  advertising  for bids.  All construction contracts and
 8    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
 9    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
10    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
11    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
12    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
13    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
14    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
15    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
16    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
17    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
18    of construction,  and others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
19    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
20    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
21        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
22    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
23    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
24    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
25    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
26    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
27    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
28        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
29    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
30    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
31    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
32    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
33    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
34    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
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 1    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
 2    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
 3    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
 4    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
 5    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
 6    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
 7    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
 8    open to public inspection.
 9        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
10    Authority,   and  their relatives within the fourth degree of
11    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
12    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
13    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
14    materials, supplies or equipment.
15        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
16    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
17    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
18    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
19    contract without competitive bidding,  provided that it shall
20    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
21    received pursuant to advertisement.
22        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
23    effect the provisions of this Section.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
25        (70 ILCS 305/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6275)
26        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  1-25.
27    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
28    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
29    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
30    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
31    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
32    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
33    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
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 1    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
 2    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
 3    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
 4    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
 5    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
 6    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
 7    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and   open
 8    competitive bidding.
 9        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
10    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
11    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
12    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
13    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
14    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
15    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
16    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
17    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
18    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
19    before advertising for bids.
20        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
21    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
22    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
23    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
24    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
25    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
26    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
27        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
28    145-30)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6276)
31        Section 2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
32    1-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
33    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
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 1    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
 2    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
 3    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 4    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
 5    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 6    appointing officers.
 7    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 8        (70 ILCS 305/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6277)
 9        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-27.  The
10    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
11    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
12    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
14        (70 ILCS 305/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6278)
15        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
16    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
17    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
18    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
19    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
20    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
21    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
22    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
23    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
24    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
25    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
26    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
27    Article  or  other  Illinois  law,  or (2) within traditional
28    areas of local governmental activity.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
30        (70 ILCS 305/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6279)
31        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 1-29.   All  property
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 1    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
 2    or any taxing unit therein.
 3    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 4        (70 ILCS 305/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6280)
 5        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 1-30.  Purchases made
 6    under pursuant to this Article shall be  made  in  compliance
 7    with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 85-793.)
 9                 PART 150. MASON COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 220/3-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 4701)
11        Section  2-3.   Purpose.  Sec.  3-1.  The purpose of this
12    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
13    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
14    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
15    the entire State of Illinois.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/3-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 4702)
18        Section 150-1.  Short title. Sec. 3-2.
19    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 150-1)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/3-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 4703)
22        Section 2-5.  Definitions.  In this Article:
23        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 150-5)*
24    * *
25        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
26    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
27    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
28    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
29        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
30    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
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 1    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
 2    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 3        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 150-5)*
 4    * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/3-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 4704)
 7        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3-4. * *
 8    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 150-10)* * *
 9        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
10    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
11    property of the Authority.
12        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
13    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
14    contained in Section 150-10)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/3-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 4705)
17        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
18    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 3-5.  It shall  be  the
19    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
20    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
21    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
22    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
23    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
24    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
25    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
26    such purposes.
27        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
28    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
29    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
30    Authority.
31        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
32    to perform such duties.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/3-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 4706)
 3        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 4    domain.  Sec. 3-6.  The Authority shall  have  the  following
 5    rights and powers duties:
 6        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 7    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 8    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 9    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
10    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
11    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
12        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
13    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
14    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
15    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
16    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
17    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
18    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
19        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
20    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
21    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
22    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
23    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
24        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
25    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
26    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
27    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
28    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
29    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
30    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
31    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
32        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
33    the objects and purposes of this Article.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/3-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 4707)
 3        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  3-7.  The
 4    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
 5    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
 6    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 7    obligations become payable.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/3-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 4708)
10        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
11    State, or local agency. Sec. 3-8.  The Authority  shall  have
12    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
13    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
14    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
15    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
16    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
17    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
18    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
19    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
20    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
21    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
22    grants, loans or appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/3-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 4709)
25        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 3-9.  The Authority
26    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
27    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
28    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
29    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
30    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
31    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
                            -870-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    appropriations.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/3-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 4710)
 4        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 3-10.  The Authority shall
 5    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 6    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 7    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 8    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 9    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
10    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
11    and against or any other insurable risk.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/3-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 4711)
14        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
15    performance.  Sec. 3-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
16    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
17    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
18    Article Act.
19        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
20    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
21    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
22    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
23    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
24    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
25    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
26    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
27    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
28    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
29    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
30    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
31    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
32    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
                            -871-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
 2    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
 3    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
 4    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
 5    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
 6    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
 7    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
 8    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
 9    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
10    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
11    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
12    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
13    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
14    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
15    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
16    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
17    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
18    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
19    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
20    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
21    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
22    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
23    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
24    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
25    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
26    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
27    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
28    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
29    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
30    covenant.
31        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
32    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
33    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
34    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
                            -872-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
 2    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 3    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 4    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 5    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 6    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 7    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 8        (a) the cost of maintaining,  repairing,  regulating  and
 9    operating the said facilities; and
10        (b) the  bonds  and interest thereon as they shall become
11    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
12    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
13    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
14    secure payment thereof.
15        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
16    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
17    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
18    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
19    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
20    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
21    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
22    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
23    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
24    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
25    Authority shall be created thereby.
26        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
27    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
28    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
29    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
30    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
31    instituted.
32        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
33    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
34    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
                            -873-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
 2    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
 3    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
 4    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
 5    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
 6    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
 7    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
 8    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
 9    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
10    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
11    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
12    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
13    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
14    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/3-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 4712)
17        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 3-12.
18    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
19    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
20    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
21    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
22    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
23    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
24    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
25    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
26    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
27    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/3-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 4713)
30        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 3-13.  The State
31    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
32    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
                            -874-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 2    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 3    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 4    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 5    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 6    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 7    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 8    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 9    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
10    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
11    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
12    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
13    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
14    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
15    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
16    selecting securities for investment.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/3-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 4714)
19        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
20    of   interest.   Sec.  3-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
21    contained in Section 150-15)* * * The members  of  the  Board
22    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
23    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
24    duties.
25        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
26    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
27    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
28    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/3-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 4715)
31        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  3-15.  * *
32    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  150-20)*  *  *
                            -875-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 2    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 3    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 4    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/3-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 4716)
 7        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 8    3-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
 9    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
10    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
11    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
12    appointed and has qualified.
13    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 150-25)*  *
14    *
15        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
16    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
17    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
18    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
19    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
20    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/3-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 4717)
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 3-17.   As
24    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
25    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
26    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
27    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
28    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
29    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
30    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
31    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -876-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/3-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 4718)
 2        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
 3    3-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
 4    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 5    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 6        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 7    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 8    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 9    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
10    ordinance or resolution.
11        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
12    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
13    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
14    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
15    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
16    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/3-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 4719)
19        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  3-19.  The
20    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
21    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
22    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
23    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
24    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
25    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
26    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
27    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
28    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
29    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
30    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
31    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
32    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
33    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
                            -877-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
 2    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
 3    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
 4    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
 5    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
 6    of the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/3-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 4720)
 9        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 3-20.  All funds deposited by
10    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
11    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
12    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
13    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
14    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
15    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
16    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
17    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
18    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
19    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
20        (70 ILCS 220/3-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 4721)
21        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
22    3-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
23    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
24    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
25    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
26    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
27    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
28    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
29    office until delivery.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/3-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 4722)
                            -878-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 2    3-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 3    person  of recognized ability  and  business  experience,  to
 4    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 5    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 6    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 7    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 8    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
 9    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
10    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
11        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
12    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
13    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
14    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
15    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
16    may designate.
17        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
18    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
19    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
20    office and shall not be members of the Board.
21        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
22    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
23    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
24    the Board.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/3-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 4723)
27        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
28    3-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
29    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
30    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
31    be deemed proper.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -879-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/3-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 4724)
 2        Section 2-126.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 3    lowest bidder by vote of 4 Board  members.  Sec.  3-24.   All
 4    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
 5    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property  including
 6    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 7    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
 8    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 9    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
10    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
11    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
12    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
13    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
14    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
15    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
16    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
17    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
18    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
19    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
20    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
21    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
22        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
23    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
24    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
25    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
26    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
27    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
28    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
29        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
30    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
31    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
32    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
33    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
34    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
                            -880-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
 2    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 3    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 4 members of the
 4    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 5    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
 6    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 7    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 8    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 9        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
10    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
11    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
12    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
13    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
14    materials, supplies or equipment.
15        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
16    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
17    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
18    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
19    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
20    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
21    received pursuant to advertisement.
22        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
23    effect the provisions of this Section.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/3-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 4725)
26        Section 2-130.  Bids and advertisements. Advertisements  
27    Sec. 3-25. Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
28    twice  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation published
29    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
30    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
31    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
32    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
33    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
                            -881-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 2    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
 3    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
 4    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 5    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
 6    free and open competitive bidding.
 7        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 8    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 9    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
10    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
11    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
12    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
13    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
14    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
15    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
16    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
17    before advertising for bids.
18        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
19    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
20    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
21    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
22    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
23    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
24    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
25        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
26    150-30)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/3-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 4726)
29        Section 2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
30    3-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
31    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
32    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
33    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
                            -882-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 2    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
 3    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 4    appointing officers.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/3-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 4727)
 7        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 3-27.  The
 8    Authority Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act  shall
 9    receive  financial  support  from  the  State  in the amounts
10    provided for in Section 4 of the  Metropolitan  Civic  Center
11    Support Act.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/3-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 4728)
14        Section  2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 3-28.  The Authority
15    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
16    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
17    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
18    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
19    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
20    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
21    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
22    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
23    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
24    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
25    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
26    Article or other Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional
27    areas of local governmental activity.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/3-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 4729)
30        Section  2-150.   Tax exemption. Sec. 3-29.  All property
31    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
                            -883-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    or any taxing unit therein.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3                   PART 155. MATTESON CIVIC CENTER
 4        (70 ILCS 325/4-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-1)
 5        Section   155-1.   Sec.   4-1.    Short  title.   *  *  *
 6    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-1) * * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/4-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-2)
 9        Section 2-5. Sec. 4-2.  Definitions.   As  used  In  this
10    Article, unless otherwise requires:
11         *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
12    155-5) * * *
13        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
14    State  of  Illinois,  any  unit of local government or school
15    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
16        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
17    corporation,  foreign  or  domestic  company,  association or
18    joint stock association; and includes any trustee,  receiver,
19    assignee or personal representative thereof.
20        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-5)
21    * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/4-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-3)
24        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal. Sec. 4-3. * * *
25    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-10) * * *
26        (a) The Authority may sue and be sued  in  its  corporate
27    own  name,  but execution shall not in any case issue against
28    any property of the Authority.
29        (b) The Authority may adopt a common seal and change  the
30    same  seal  at  its  pleasure.  * * * (nonstandard provisions
31    contained in Section 155-10) * * *
                            -884-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/4-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-4)
 3        Section 2-17. Sec. 4-4.   Duties;  auditorium  and  other
 4    buildings.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote,
 5    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
 6    sports  or  cultural  activities  from  time  to  time in the
 7    metropolitan area and in  connection  therewith  to  arrange,
 8    finance   and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,  educational,
 9    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
10    or construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums,  exposition
11    buildings or office buildings for such those purposes.
12        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
13    to perform such those duties.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 325/4-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-5)
16        Section 155-15. Sec. 4-5.   Rights  and  powers.  *  *  *
17    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-15) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/4-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-6)
20        Section   2-25.   Incurring  Sec.  4-6.   obligations  of
21    Authority;  Funds.   The  Authority  shall  not   incur   any
22    obligations  for  salaries  or  for  office or administrative
23    expenses except within the amounts of funds that  which  will
24    be available to it when such obligations become payable.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/4-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-7)
27        Section  2-30. Sec. 4-7.  Prompt payment.  Purchases made
28    under pursuant to this Article shall be  made  in  compliance
29    with  the  Local  Government  Prompt  Payment  Act, as now or
30    hereafter amended.
                            -885-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/4-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-8)
 3        Section  155-18.  Sec.  4-8.   Acquisition  of  property;
 4    grants,  loans  and   appropriations.   *   *   *(nonstandard
 5    provisions contained in Section 155-18)* * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/4-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-9)
 8        Section   2-40.  Sec.  4-9.   Federal  money  government;
 9    Grants, loans and appropriations.  The Authority  shall  have
10    the  power  (i)  to  apply  for  and  accept grants, matching
11    grants, loans or appropriations from the  federal  government
12    or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any
13    of the purposes of the Authority, and (ii) to enter into  any
14    agreement  with  the  federal  government in relation to such
15    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/4-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-10)
18        Section 155-20. Sec. 4-10. State and municipal  financial
19    support.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section
20    155-20)* * *
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/4-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-11)
23        Section  2-45.  Sec.  4-11.   Insurance   and   indemnity
24    contracts.  The Authority shall have the power to procure and
25    enter  into contracts for any type of insurance and indemnity
26    against loss or damage to property from  any  cause,  against
27    loss  of  use  and  occupancy,  against employers' liability,
28    against any act of any member, officer, or  employee  of  the
29    Board  or  Authority  in the performance of the duties of the
30    his or her office or employment, and  or  against  any  other
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 1    insurable risk.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/4-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-12)
 4        Section 155-25. Sec. 4-12.  Power to borrow money; bonds;
 5    issuance  and sale. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in
 6    Section 155-25)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/4-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-13)
 9        Section   155-30.   Sec.   4-13.    Bonds;   nature    of
10    indebtedness.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
11    Section 155-30)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/4-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-14)
14        Section  155-32.  Sec.  4-14.  Investments in bonds under
15    Article. * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained  in  Section
16    155-32)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/4-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-15)
19        Section 155-35. Sec. 4-15.  Elections; general obligation
20    bonds; form of ballot. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
21    in Section 155-35)* * *
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/4-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-16)
24        Section 155-40. Sec. 4-16.  Bonds; principal and interest
25    payments; taxation. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in
26    Section 155-40)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/4-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-17)
                            -887-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 2    of  interest.  Sec.  4-17.  Board; Compensation; Conflicts of
 3    interest. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained  in  Section
 4    155-45)*  *  *  The  members of the Board shall serve without
 5    compensation, but shall be  reimbursed  for  actual  expenses
 6    incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
 7        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 8    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 9    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
10    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/4-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-18)
13        Section 155-50. Sec. 4-18.  Members;  terms;  oath.  *  *
14    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-50)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/4-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-19)
17        Section  2-90.  Organization  of  the  Board.  Sec. 4-19.
18    Officers; Bylaws and  regulations.  As  soon  as  practicably
19    possible  practicable  after  the  appointment of the initial
20    members, the Board shall  organize  for  the  transaction  of
21    business,  select  a  chairman and a temporary secretary from
22    its  own  number  members,  and  adopt  by-laws  bylaws   and
23    regulations  to govern its proceedings.  The initial chairman
24    and his successors shall be elected by the Board from time to
25    time for the term of the chairman's his or her  office  as  a
26    member  of  the Board or for the a term of 3 years, whichever
27    is shorter.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/4-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-20)
30        Section 2-96. Sec. 4-20.  Meetings;  action  by  4  Board
31    members Records.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held
                            -888-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    at  least  once in each calendar month, the time and place of
 2    such meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 3        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
 4    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
 5    shall  be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote
 6    of at least 4 members shall be necessary for the adoption  of
 7    any ordinance or resolution.
 8        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
 9    the   Authority,   and  all  documents  and  records  in  its
10    possession, shall be  public  records,  and  open  to  public
11    inspection,  except  such  documents  and records as shall be
12    kept or prepared  by  the  Board  for  use  in  negotiations,
13    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 325/4-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-21)
16        Section  2-101.  Sec.  4-21.  Secretary; treasurer; funds
17    deposited in bank or savings and loan  association  Sureties.
18    The Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need
19    not  be  members  of  the Board, to hold office during at the
20    pleasure of  the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties  and
21    compensation.  Before entering upon the their duties of their
22    respective   offices   they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
23    constitutional  oath  of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall
24    execute a bond with corporate sureties to be approved by  the
25    Board.   The  bond  shall  be  payable  to  the  Authority in
26    whatever  penal  sum  may  be  directed  upon  the   faithful
27    performance  of  the  duties of the office and the payment of
28    all money received by the treasurer him or her  according  to
29    law and the orders of the Board.  The Board may, at any time,
30    require  a  new  bond from the treasurer in such penal sum as
31    may then be determined by the Board.  The obligation  of  the
32    sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss  sustained by the
33    insolvency, failure  or  closing  of  any  savings  and  loan
                            -889-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    association  or  national or State bank wherein the treasurer
 2    has  deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or  savings  and   loan
 3    association  has  been  approved by the Board as a depository
 4    for  those  these  funds.   The  oaths  of  office  and   the
 5    treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal office of
 6    the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/4-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-22)
 9        Section  2-106.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
10    Investment Act. Sec. 4-22.  Deposit  of  funds;  Withdrawals;
11    Payments. All funds deposited by the treasurer in any bank or
12    savings  and  loan association shall be placed in the name of
13    the Authority and shall be withdrawn  or  paid  out  only  by
14    check or draft upon the bank or savings and loan association,
15    signed  by the treasurer and countersigned by the chairman of
16    the Board. The Board may designate any of its members or  any
17    officer  or  employee of the Authority to affix the signature
18    of the chairman and another to affix  the  signature  of  the
19    treasurer  to  any  check or draft for payment of salaries or
20    wages and for payment of any other  obligation  of  not  more
21    than $2,500.
22        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
23    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
24    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
25    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
26    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
27    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/4-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-23)
30        Section 2-110. Sec. 4-23.  Officers' Signatures on checks
31    or  and drafts; Validity. In case any officer whose signature
32    appears upon any check or  draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this
                            -890-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Article,  ceases  (after  attaching  his or her signature) to
 2    hold his or her office after attaching his or  her  signature
 3    and  before the delivery of the check or draft thereof to the
 4    payee, that his signature nevertheless  shall  be  valid  and
 5    sufficient  for  all  purposes with the same effect as if the
 6    officer he had remained in office until delivery thereof.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/4-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-24)
 9        Section  2-115.  Sec.  4-24.   General   manager;   other
10    appointments  Attorney; Chief engineer. The Board may appoint
11    a general manager,  who  shall  be  a  person  of  recognized
12    ability and business experience, to hold office during at the
13    pleasure  of  the  Board.  The  general  manager  shall  have
14    management  of  manage  the  properties  and  business of the
15    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
16    control of the Board, and shall direct the enforcement of all
17    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
18    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
19    time to time by the Board.
20        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
21    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
22    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
23    and  employees  as  may  be necessary. The Board shall define
24    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
25    may designate.
26        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
27    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
28    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
29    office and shall not be members of the Board.
30        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
31    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
32    planners engineers, consultants, agents and  employees  shall
33    be fixed by the Board.
                            -891-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/4-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-25)
 3        Section   2-120.   Sec.  4-25.  Ordinances,;  rules,  and
 4    regulations; fines and penalties. The Board shall have  power
 5    to  pass  all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations
 6    proper or necessary to carry into effect the  powers  granted
 7    to  the  Authority,  with  such  fines or penalties as may be
 8    deemed proper. All fines and penalties shall  be  imposed  by
 9    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
10    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area.  No such
11    ordinance imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect  until
12    10 days after its publication.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/4-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-26)
15        Section  155-55.  Sec.  4-26.  Contracts,  concessions or
16    leases; Bidding. * * *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
17    Section 155-55)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/4-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-27)
20        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  4-27.
21    Advertisements;   Bids.  Advertisements  for  bids  shall  be
22    published at least twice in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
23    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
24    publication to be at least 10 calendar days before  the  time
25    for  receiving  bids,  and  such advertisements shall also be
26    posted on readily accessible bulletin boards in the principal
27    office of the Authority.  Such advertisements shall state the
28    time and place for receiving and opening  of  bids,  and,  by
29    reference  to plans and specifications on file at the time of
30    the first publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall
31    describe the character of the proposed contract in sufficient
                            -892-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    detail   to   fully   advise  prospective  bidders  of  their
 2    obligations and to ensure insure free  and  open  competitive
 3    bidding.
 4        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 5    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 6    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 7    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 8    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 9    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
12    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
13    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
18    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
19    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
20    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/4-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-28)
24        Section  155-60. Sec. 4-28.  Report; financial statement.
25    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 155-60)*  *
26    *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/4-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-29)
29        Section  2-145.  Sec. 4-29.  Antitrust laws; State action
30    exemption.  The  Authority  is  hereby  expressly  made   the
31    beneficiary  of  the  provisions  of  Section  1 of the Local
32    Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An Act to  make  explicit
                            -893-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    the  authorization  for units of local government and certain
 2    other governmental bodies to act as permitted by  statute  or
 3    the   Illinois   Constitution,   notwithstanding  effects  on
 4    competition", amendatory veto overridden November 3, 1983, as
 5    now or hereafter amended, and the  General  Assembly  intends
 6    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
 7    federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Authority to
 8    the extent its activities are  either  (1)  expressly  or  by
 9    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
10    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
11    governmental activity.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/4-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7004-30)
14        Section  2-150.  Sec.  4-30.  Property Tax exemption. All
15    property of the Authority shall be exempt  from  taxation  by
16    the State or any taxing unit therein.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18                   PART 160. MAYWOOD CIVIC CENTER
19        (70 ILCS 310/5-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-1)
20        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  5-1.   The purpose of this
21    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
22    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
23    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
24    the entire State of Illinois.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
26        (70 ILCS 310/5-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-2)
27        Section  160-1.  Short  title Sec. 5-2. * * *(nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 160-1)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
30        (70 ILCS 310/5-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-3)
                            -894-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 5-3.  When  used  In  this
 2    Article:
 3        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 160-5)*
 4    * *
 5        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 6    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 7    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 8    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 9        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
10    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
11    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
12    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
13        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 160-5)*
14    * *
15    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
16        (70 ILCS 310/5-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-4)
17        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  5-4.  * *
18    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 160-10)* * *
19        (a) The Authority may sue and be sued  in  its  corporate
20    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
21    property of the Authority.
22        (b) The Authority It may adopt a common seal  and  change
23    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
24    contained in Section 160-10)* * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
26        (70 ILCS 310/5-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-5)
27        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
28    buildings; lease of space. Sec. 5-5.  It shall be the duty of
29    the Authority to promote, operate and  maintain  expositions,
30    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
31    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
32    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
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 1    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
 2    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
 3    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
 4    such purposes.
 5        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
 6    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
 7    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
 8    Authority.
 9        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
10    to perform such duties.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
12        (70 ILCS 310/5-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-6)
13        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
14    domain.  Sec.  5-6.    The Authority shall have the following
15    rights and powers duties:
16        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
17    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
18    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
19    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
20    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
21    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
22        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
23    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
24    industrial,   cultural,   educational  education,  trade  and
25    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
26    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
27    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
28    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
29        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
30    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
31    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
32    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
33    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
                            -896-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 2    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 3    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 4    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 5    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
 6    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
 7    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
 8    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
 9        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
10    the objects and purposes of this Article.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
12        (70 ILCS 310/5-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-7)
13        Section 2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  5-7.   The
14    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
15    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
16    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
17    obligations become payable.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
19        (70 ILCS 310/5-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-8)
20        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
21    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 5-8.  The Authority shall have
22    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
23    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
24    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
25    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
26    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
27    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
28    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
29    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
30    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
31    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
32    grants, loans or appropriations.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 2        (70 ILCS 310/5-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-9)
 3        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  5-9.   The  Authority
 4    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 5    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 6    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 7    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 8    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 9    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
10    appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
12        (70 ILCS 310/5-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-10)
13        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 5-10.  The Authority shall
14    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
15    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
16    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
17    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
18    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
19    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
20    and against or any other insurable risk.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
22        (70 ILCS 310/5-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-11)
23        Section 160-15.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 5-11. * *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 160-15)* * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-1028.)
26        (70 ILCS 310/5-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-12)
27        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 5-12.
28    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
29    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
30    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
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 1    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
 2    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
 3    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 4    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
 5    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
 6    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
 7    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 9        (70 ILCS 310/5-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-13)
10        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 5-13.  The State
11    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
12    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
13    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
14    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
15    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
16    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
17    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
18    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
19    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
20    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
21    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
22    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
23    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
24    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
25    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
26    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
27    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
28    selecting securities for investment.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
30        (70 ILCS 310/5-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-14)
31        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
32    of  interest.  Sec.  5-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
                            -899-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    contained  in  Section  160-20)* * * The members of the Board
 2    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 3    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 4    duties.
 5        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 6    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 7    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
 8    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
10        (70 ILCS 310/5-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-15)
11        Section 2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  5-15.  *  *
12    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 160-25)* * *
13    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
14    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
15    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
16    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
18        (70 ILCS 310/5-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-16)
19        Section  2-85.   Board  members;  vacancy in office. Sec.
20    5-16.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
21    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
22    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
23    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
24    appointed and has qualified.
25        Section  2-83.   Removal of Board member from office. The
26    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
27    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
28    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
29    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
30    receipt  requested,  of a copy of the written charges against
31    the member him and an opportunity to  be  publicly  heard  in
32    person or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon not
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 1    less than 10 days' days notice.
 2        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 3        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 4    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
 5    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 6    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 7    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
 8    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
10        (70 ILCS 310/5-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-17)
11        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec.  5-17.  As
12    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
13    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
14    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
15    its own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and  regulations  to
16    govern   its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman  and  his
17    successors shall be elected by the Board from  time  to  time
18    for  the term of the chairman's his office as a member of the
19    Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
21        (70 ILCS 310/5-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-18)
22        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
23    5-18.  Regular  meetings  of the Board shall be held at least
24    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
25    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
26        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
27    the transaction of business. All actions of the  Board  shall
28    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
29    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
30    ordinance or resolution.
31        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
32    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
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 1    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 2    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 3    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 4    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 6        (70 ILCS 310/5-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-19)
 7        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  5-19.  The
 8    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
 9    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
10    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
11    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
12    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
13    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
14    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
15    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
16    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
17    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
18    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
19    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
20    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
21    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
22    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
23    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
24    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
25    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
26    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
27    principal office of the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
29        (70 ILCS 310/5-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-20)
30        Section 2-105. Funds. Sec. 5-20.  All funds deposited  by
31    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
32    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
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 1    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 2    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
 3    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 4    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
 5    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
 6    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
 7    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 9        (70 ILCS 310/5-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-21)
10        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 5-21.
11    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
12    draft issued pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  ceases  (after
13    attaching  his  signature) to hold his office after attaching
14    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
15    draft thereof to the payee, that his signature, nevertheless,
16    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
17    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
18    delivery.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
20        (70 ILCS 310/5-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-22)
21        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
22    5-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
23    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
24    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
25    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
26    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
27    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
28    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
29    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
30    time to time by the Board.
31        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
32    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
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 1    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 2    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 3    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
 4    may designate.
 5        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 6    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
 7    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
 8    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
 9        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
10    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
11    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
12    the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
14        (70 ILCS 310/5-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-23)
15        Section  2-122.   Rules  and regulations; penalties. Sec.
16    5-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
17    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
18    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
19    be deemed proper.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
21        (70 ILCS 310/5-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-24)
22        Section 2-126.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
23    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 4 Board members.  Sec. 5-24. All
24    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
25    $2,500  or for a concession in or lease of property including
26    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
27    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
28    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
29    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
30    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
31    the lowest responsible bidder, after  advertising  for  bids,
32    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
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 1    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
 2    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
 3    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
 4    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
 5    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 6    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 7    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
 8    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
 9    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
10        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
11    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
12    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
13    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
14    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
15    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
16    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
17        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
18    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
19    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
20    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
21    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
22    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
23    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
24    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
25    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
26    least  4  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
27    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
28    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
29    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
30    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
31    open to public inspection.
32        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
33    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
34    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
                            -905-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
 2    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 3    materials, supplies or equipment.
 4        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
 5    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
 6    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
 7    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
 8    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 9    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
10    received pursuant to advertisement.
11        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
12    effect the provisions of this Section.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
14        (70 ILCS 310/5-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-25)
15        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  5.25.
16    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
17    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
18    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
19    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
20    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
21    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
22    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
23    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
24    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
25    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
26    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
27    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
28    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
29    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and   open
30    competitive bidding.
31        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
32    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
33    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
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 1    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 2    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 3    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 4    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 5    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 6    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 7    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 8    before advertising for bids.
 9        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
10    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
11    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
12    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
13    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
14    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
15    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
16        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
17    160-30)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
19        (70 ILCS 310/5-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-26)
20        Section 2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.   Sec.
21    5.26.  As  soon  after  the end of each fiscal year as may be
22    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
23    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
24    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
25    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
26    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
27    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
28    appointing officers.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
30        (70 ILCS 310/5-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-27)
31        Section 2-140.  State financial support.  Sec. 5.27.  The
32    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
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 1    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 2    4  of  the  Metropolitan  Civic Center Support Act, as now or
 3    hereafter amended.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 5        (70 ILCS 310/5-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-28)
 6        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 5.28. The  Authority
 7    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 8    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 9    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
10    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
11    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
12    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
13    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
14    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
15    exemption"  to  the application of the federal antitrust laws
16    be fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent  its
17    activities   are   either   (1)  expressly  or  by  necessary
18    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
19    or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local   governmental
20    activity.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
22        (70 ILCS 310/5-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-29)
23        Section  2-150.  Tax exemption.  Sec. 5-29.  All property
24    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
25    or any taxing unit therein.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
27        (70 ILCS 310/5-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6905-30)
28        Section  2-30.   Prompt  payment.   Sec. 5-30.  Purchases
29    made  under  pursuant  to  this  Article  shall  be  made  in
30    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment  Act,  as
31    now or hereafter amended.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-888.)
 2                 PART 165. MELROSE PARK CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 245/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-1)
 4        Section  2-3.   Purpose.  Sec.  2-1.  The purpose of this
 5    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
 6    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
 7    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 8    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
10        (70 ILCS 245/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-2)
11        Section 165-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2. * *  *(nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 165-1)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
14        (70 ILCS 245/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-3)
15        Section 2-5. Definitions. In Sec. 2-3.  When used in this
16    Article Act:
17        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 165-5)*
18    * *
19        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
20    State, and any unit of local governmental or school  district
21    body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,  corporate  or
22    otherwise, thereof.
23        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
24    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
25    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
26    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
27        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 165-5)*
28    * *
29    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
30        (70 ILCS 245/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-4)
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 1        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal. Sec. 2-4.   * *
 2    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 165-10)* * *
 3        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 4    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
 5    property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 7    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section 165-10)* * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
10        (70 ILCS 245/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-5)
11        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
12    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 2-5.  It shall  be  the
13    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
14    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
15    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
16    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
17    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
18    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
19    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
20    such purposes.
21        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
22    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
23    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
24    Authority.
25        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
26    to perform such duties.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
28        (70 ILCS 245/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-6)
29        Section  2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including   eminent
30    domain.  Sec.  2-6.    The Authority shall have the following
31    rights and powers duties:
32        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
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 1    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
 2    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 3    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
 4    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
 5    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
 6        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
 7    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
 8    industrial,   cultural,   educational  education,  trade  and
 9    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
10    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
11    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
12    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
13        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
14    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
15    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
16    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
17    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
18        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
19    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
20    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
21    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
22    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
23    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
24    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
25    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
26        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
27    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
29        (70 ILCS 245/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-7)
30        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.   The
31    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
32    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
33    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
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 1    obligations become payable.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 3        (70 ILCS 245/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-8)
 4        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
 5    State,  or  local  agency. Sec. 2-8. The Authority shall have
 6    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
 7    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 8    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
 9    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
10    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
11    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
12    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
13    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
14    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
15    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
18        (70 ILCS 245/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-9)
19        Section 2-40.  Federal money.  Sec.  2-9.  The  Authority
20    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
21    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
22    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
23    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
24    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
25    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
26    appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
28        (70 ILCS 245/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-10)
29        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
30    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
31    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
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 1    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
 2    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
 3    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
 4    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
 5    and against or any other insurable risk.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 7        (70 ILCS 245/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-11)
 8        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
 9    performance. Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have  continuing
10    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
11    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
12    Article Act.
13        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
14    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
15    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
16    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
17    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
18    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
19    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
20    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
21    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
22    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
23    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
24    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
25    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
26    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
27    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
28    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
29    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act  "An
30    Act  to  authorize  public corporations to issue bonds, other
31    evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
32    subject to interest  rate  limitations  set  forth  therein",
33    approved May 26, 1970, as now or hereafter amended, may be in
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 1    such  form,  may  carry  such registration privileges, may be
 2    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
 3    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
 4    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
 5    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
 6    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
 7    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
 8    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
 9    office,  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid   and
10    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
11    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
12    Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity  to
13    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
14    of  its  officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or
15    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
16    or interest coupons, and to compel the Authority and  any  of
17    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
18    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
19    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
20    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
21    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
22    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
23    covenant.
24        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
25    in the absence of  any  express  recital  on  the  face  fact
26    thereof  that  it  is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be
27    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code,  as
28    now or hereafter amended.
29        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
30    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
31    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
32    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
33    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
34    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
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 1    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 2        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 3    operating the said facilities; and
 4        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 5    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 6    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 7    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 8    secure payment thereof.
 9        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
10    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
11    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
12    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
13    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
14    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
15    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
16    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
17    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
18    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
19    shall be created thereby.
20        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
21    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
22    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
23    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
24    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
25    instituted.
26        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
27    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
28    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
29    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
30    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
31    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
32    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
33    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
34    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
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 1    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 2    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 3    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 4    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 5    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 6    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 7    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 8    any advertisement.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
10        (70 ILCS 245/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-12)
11        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 2-12.
12    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
13    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
14    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
15    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
16    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
17    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
18    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
19    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
20    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
21    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
23        (70 ILCS 245/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-13)
24        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-13.  The State
25    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
26    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
27    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
28    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
29    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
30    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
31    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
32    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
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 1    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
 2    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 3    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
 4    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 5    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 6    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 7    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 8    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 9    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
10    selecting securities for investment.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
12        (70 ILCS 245/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-14)
13        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
14    of  interest.  Sec.  2-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
15    contained  in  Section  165-15)* * * The members of the Board
16    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
17    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
18    duties.
19        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
20    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
21    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
22    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
24        (70 ILCS 245/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-15)
25        Section  2-80.  Board  members  oath.  Sec.  2-15.  *   *
26    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 165-20)* * *
27    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
28    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
29    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
30    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 245/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-16)
 2        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  vacancy  in office. Sec.
 3    2-16.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
 4    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 5    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 6    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 7    appointed  and  has  qualified.  * * *(nonstandard provisions
 8    contained in Section 165-25)* * *
 9        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
10    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
11    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
12    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
13    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
14    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
16        (70 ILCS 245/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-17)
17        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-17.  As
18    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
19    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
20    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
21    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
22    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
23    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
24    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
25    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
27        (70 ILCS 245/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-18)
28        Section  2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members. Sec.
29    2-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
30    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
31    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
32         Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum  for
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 1    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
 2    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
 3    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
 4    ordinance or resolution.
 5        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
 6    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
 7    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
 8    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
 9    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
10    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
12        (70 ILCS 245/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-19)
13        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-19.  The
14    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
15    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
16    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
17    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
18    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
19    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
20    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
21    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
22    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
23    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
24    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
25    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
26    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
27    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
28    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
29    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
30    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
31    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
32    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
33    principal office of the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 2        (70 ILCS 245/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-20)
 3        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-20.  All funds deposited by
 4    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 5    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 6    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 7    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 8    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 9    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
10    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
11    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
12    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
14        (70 ILCS 245/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-21)
15        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
16    2-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
17    check  or  draft  issued  pursuant to this Article Act ceases
18    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
19    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
20    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the payee, that his signature,
21    nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all  purposes
22    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
23    office until delivery.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
25        (70 ILCS 245/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-22)
26        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
27    2-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
28    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
29    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
30    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
31    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
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 1    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 2    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 3    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
 4    time to time by the Board.
 5        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 6    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 7    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 8    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 9    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
10    may designate.
11        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
12    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
13    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
14    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
15        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
16    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
17    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
18    the Board.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
20        (70 ILCS 245/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-23)
21        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
22    2-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
23    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
24    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
25    be deemed proper.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
27        (70 ILCS 245/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-24)
28        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
29    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 2-24.  All
30    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
31    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
32    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
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 1    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
 2    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 3    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
 4    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 5    the  lowest  responsible  bidder  after advertising for bids,
 6    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 7    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 8    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 9    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
10    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
11    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
12    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
13    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
14    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
15    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
16        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
17    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
18    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
19    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
20    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
21    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
22    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
23        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
24    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
25    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
26    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
27    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
28    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
29    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
30    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
31    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
32    least 5 members of the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
33    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
34    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
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 1    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
 2    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
 3    open to public inspection.
 4        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 5    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 6    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 7    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 8    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 9    materials, supplies or equipment.
10        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
11    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
12    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
13    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
14    contract  without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
15    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
16    received pursuant to advertisement.
17        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
18    effect the provisions of this Section.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
20        (70 ILCS 245/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-25)
21        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  2-25.
22    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
23    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
24    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
25    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
26    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
27    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
28    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
29    receiving  and opening of bids and, by reference to plans and
30    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
31    by  reference to plans and specifications on file at the time
32    of the first publication, or  in  the  advertisement  itself,
33    shall  describe  the  character  of  the proposed contract in
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 1    sufficient detail to  fully  advise  prospective  bidders  of
 2    their   obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and  open
 3    competitive bidding.
 4        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 5    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 6    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 7    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 8    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 9    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
12    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
13    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
18    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
19    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
20    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
23    165-30)* * *
24    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
25        (70 ILCS 245/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-26)
26        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
27    2-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
28    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
29    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
30    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
31    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
32    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
33    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
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 1    appointing officers.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 3        (70 ILCS 245/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-27)
 4        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-27.  The
 5    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support  Act,  as  now  or
 8    hereafter amended.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
10        (70 ILCS 245/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-28)
11        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
12    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
13    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
14    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
15    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
16    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
17    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
18    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
19    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
20    exemption"  to  the application of the federal antitrust laws
21    be fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent  its
22    activities   are   either   (1)  expressly  or  by  necessary
23    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
24    or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local   governmental
25    activity.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
27        (70 ILCS 245/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-29)
28        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 2-29.  All property
29    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
30    or any taxing unit therein.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 245/2-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6702-30)
 2        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 2-30.  Purchases made
 3    under  this  Article  pursuant  to  this Act shall be made in
 4    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-8.)
 6                 PART 170. METROPOLITAN CIVIC CENTER
 7        (70 ILCS 205/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1361)
 8        Section 170-1.  Short title. Sec. 1.  *  *  *(nonstandard
 9    provisions contained in Section 170-1)* * *
10    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
11        (70 ILCS 205/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1362)
12        Section  2-5.   Definitions.  Sec.  2.  When used In this
13    Article Act:
14        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-5)*
15    * *
16        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
17    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
18    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
19    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
20        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
21    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
22    or  joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and includes any
23    trustee,  receiver,  assignee  or   personal   representative
24    thereof.
25        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-5)*
26    * *
27    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
28        (70 ILCS 205/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1363)
29        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3. * * *
30    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-10) * * *
31        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
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 1    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
 2    property of the Authority.
 3        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
 4    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
 5    contained in Section 170-10) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
 7        (70 ILCS 205/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1364)
 8        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
 9    lease of space. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Authority
10    to  promote,  operate  and maintain expositions, conventions,
11    and theatrical, sports and cultural activities from  time  to
12    time  in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith to
13    arrange,   finance   and   maintain   industrial,   cultural,
14    educational,  theatrical,  sports,   trade   and   scientific
15    exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain auditorium,
16    exposition and office buildings for such purposes.
17        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
18    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
19    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
20    Authority.
21        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
22    to perform such duties.
23    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
24        (70 ILCS 205/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1365)
25        Section  170-15.   Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  5.   *   *
26    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-15)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
28        (70 ILCS 205/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1366)
29        Section   2-25.   Incurring  obligations.   Sec.  6.  The
30    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
31    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
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 1    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 2    obligations become payable.
 3    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 4        (70 ILCS 205/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1366.1)
 5        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment.  Sec. 6.1.  Purchases made
 6    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 7    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
 8    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
10        (70 ILCS 205/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1367)
11        Section 170-20.   Acquisition  of  property;  money  from
12    State.  Sec.  7.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
13    Section 170-20) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 205/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1368)
16        Section 2-40.  Federal  money.   Sec.  8.  The  Authority
17    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
18    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
19    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
20    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
21    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
22    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
23    appropriations.
24    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
25        (70 ILCS 205/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1369)
26        Section  2-45.   Insurance.  Sec.  9. The Authority shall
27    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
28    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
29    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
30    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
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 1    officer, or employee of the Board  or  of  Authority  in  the
 2    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 3    and against or any other insurable risk.
 4    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 5        (70 ILCS 205/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1370)
 6        Section 2-52.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
 7    semi-annually; bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond  Acts.
 8    Sec.  10. The Authority shall have continuing power to borrow
 9    money for the purpose of  carrying  out  and  performing  its
10    duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act.
11        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
12    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
13    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
14    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
15    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
16    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
17    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
18    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
19    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
20    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
21    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
22    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
23    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
24    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
25    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
26    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
27    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
28    amended at the time of the making of  the  contract,  payable
29    semi-annually,   may   be   in  such  form,  may  carry  such
30    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
31    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
32    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
33    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
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 1    executed in such  manner  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
 2    covenants,  all  as may be provided in said the ordinance. In
 3    case any officer whose signature appears on any  bond  ceases
 4    (after attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature
 5    shall  nevertheless  be valid and effective for all purposes.
 6    The holder or holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
 7    appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring
 8    mandamus,   injunction,   or   other  civil  actions  or  and
 9    proceedings to compel the performance and observance  by  the
10    Authority  or any of its officers, agents or employees of any
11    contract or covenant made by the Authority with  the  holders
12    of  such  bonds  or  interest  coupons,  and  to  compel  the
13    Authority  and  any  of  its officers, agents or employees to
14    perform any duties required to be performed for  the  benefit
15    of  the  holders of any such bonds or interest coupons by the
16    provisions of the ordinance authorizing their  issuance,  and
17    or to enjoin the Authority and any of its officers, agents or
18    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
19    contract or covenant.
20        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
21    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
22    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
23    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
24        The bonds shall be sold by the corporate  authorities  of
25    the  Authority  in  such manner as said corporate authorities
26    shall determine, except that if issued to  bear  interest  at
27    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
28    amended  at the time of the making of the contract, the bonds
29    shall be sold for not less than par and accrued interest  and
30    except  that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at a
31    rate of less than the maximum rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
32    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
33    the contract, shall be such that the  interest  cost  to  the
34    Authority  of the money received from the sale of bonds shall
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 1    not  exceed  the  maximum  rate  authorized   by   the   Bond
 2    Authorization  Act,  as  amended at the time of the making of
 3    the contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds  or
 4    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
 5        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 6    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 7    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 8    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
 9    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
10    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
11    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
12        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
13    operating the said facilities; and
14        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
15    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
16    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
17    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
18    secure payment thereof.
19        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
20    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
21    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
22    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
23    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
24    theatrical,    cultural,   expositions,   sport   activities,
25    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
26    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
27    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
28    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
29    created thereby.
30        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
31    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
32    injunction, or other civil actions or action and  proceedings
33    in  any court of competent jurisdiction to compel performance
34    and  compliance  therewith,  but  the  trust  agreement   may
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 1    prescribe  by  whom  or  on  whose  behalf such action may be
 2    instituted.
 3        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 4    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 5    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
 6    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
 7    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
 8    publication  to  be at least 10 days before bids are required
 9    to be filed. Copies of such advertisement may be published in
10    any newspaper or financial publication in the United  States.
11    All  bids  shall  be  sealed, filed and opened as provided by
12    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
13    best bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority shall have the
14    right  to  reject  all  bids  and readvertise for bids in the
15    manner provided for in the initial advertisement. However, if
16    no bids are received such bonds may be sold at not less  than
17    par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days after
18    the  bids  are  required  to  be  filed   pursuant   to   any
19    advertisement.
20        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
21    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
22    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
23    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
24    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
25    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
26    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
27    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
28    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
29    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
30    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
31    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
32    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
33    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
34    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
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 1    Acts.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 3        (70 ILCS 205/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1371)
 4        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of  indebtedness.  Sec.  11.
 5    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
 6    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
 7    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
 8    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
 9    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
10    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
11    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
12    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
13    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
14    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
15    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
16        (70 ILCS 205/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1372)
17        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec.  12.  The  State
18    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
19    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
20    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
21    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
22    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
23    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
24    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
25    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
26    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
27    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
28    pursuant to this Article Act, it if being the purpose of this
29    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
30    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
31    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
32    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
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 1    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 2    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 3    selecting securities for investment.
 4    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 5        (70 ILCS 205/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1373)
 6        Section 170-25.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
 7    * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-25)  *
 8    * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
10        (70 ILCS 205/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1374)
11        Section  170-30.   Tax.  Sec.  14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 170-30) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
14        (70 ILCS 205/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1375)
15        Section   2-76.    Board   members;   financial  matters;
16    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
17    interest.  Sec. 15. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in
18    Section 170-35)* * * The members  of  the  Board  They  shall
19    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
20    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
21    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
22    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
23    for his or her services as such officer.
24        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
25    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
26    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
27    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
29        (70 ILCS 205/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1376)
30        Section   2-80.  Board   members'  oath.  Sec.  16.  *  *
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 1    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  170-40)*  *  *
 2    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 3    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 4    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 5    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 6    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
 7        (70 ILCS 205/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1377)
 8        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 17.
 9    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
10    successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member  may
11    resign  from his office; the resignation takes to take effect
12    when the member's his successor has been  appointed  and  has
13    qualified.
14        Section  2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.  The
15    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
16    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
17    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
18    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
19    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
20    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
21    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
22    than 10 ten days' notice.
23        (Section 2-85, resumed)
24        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
25    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
26    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
27    office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled  for
28    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
29    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
30    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
31        (70 ILCS 205/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1378)
32        Section 2-90.  Organization of the  Board.  Sec.  18.  As
                            -935-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
 2    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 3    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 4    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
 5    its  proceedings.  The  initial  chairman  and his successors
 6    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
 7    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
 8    the term of 3 three years, whichever is shorter.
 9    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
10        (70 ILCS 205/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1379)
11        Section 170-45.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
12    and resolutions by chairman; public records.  Sec. 19.  * * *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 170-45) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
15        (70 ILCS 205/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1380)
16        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
17    bank  or  savings  and  loan association.  Sec. 20. The Board
18    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
19    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
20    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
21    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
22    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
23    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
24    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved  by the Board. The bond
25    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
26    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
27    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
28    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
29    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
30    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
31    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
32    loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing  of  any
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 1    savings  and  loan  association  or  national  or  State bank
 2    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
 3    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
 4    as a depository for those these funds. The  oaths  of  office
 5    and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be filed in the principal
 6    office of the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 8        (70 ILCS 205/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1381)
 9        Section  2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public   Funds
10    Investment   Act.  Sec.  21.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
11    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
12    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
13    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
14    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
15    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
16    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
17    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
18    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
19    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
20    any other obligation of not more than $2,500 $2,500.00.
21        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
22    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
23    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
24    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
25    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
26    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
28        (70 ILCS 205/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1382)
29        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  22.
30    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
31    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
32    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
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 1    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
 2    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
 3    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
 4    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
 5    delivery thereof.
 6    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 7        (70 ILCS 205/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1383)
 8        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 9    23.  The  Board  may appoint a general manager who shall be a
10    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
11    office during the pleasure of the Board. The general  manager
12    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
13    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
14    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
15    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
16    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
17    time to time by the Board.
18        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
19    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
20    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
21    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
22    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
23    may designate.
24        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
25    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
26    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
27    office and shall not be members of the Board.
28        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
29    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
30    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
31    the Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 81-257.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 205/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1384)
 2        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 3    and penalties. Sec. 24.  The Board shall have power  to  pass
 4    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
 5    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
 6    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 7    proper.  All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be   imposed   by
 8    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 9    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
10    the Authority. No such ordinance imposing a fine  or  penalty
11    shall take effect until 10 ten days after its publication.
12    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
13        (70 ILCS 205/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1385)
14        Section  170-50.  Contracts.  Sec. 25. * * * (nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 170-50) * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
17        (70 ILCS 205/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1386)
18        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.   Sec.   26.
19    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
20    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
21    metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 ten
22    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
23    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
24    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
25    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
26    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
27    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
28    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
29    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
30    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
31    free and open competitive bidding.
32        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
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 1    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 2    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 3    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 4    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 5    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
 6    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 7    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
 8    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 9    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
10    before advertising for bids.
11        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
12    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
13    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
14    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
15    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
16    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
17    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
18        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
19    170-55)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
21        (70 ILCS 205/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1387)
22        Section 2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec.  27.
23    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
24    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
25    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
26    operations  and  of  its assets and liabilities. A reasonably
27    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
28    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
29    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
30    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
31    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
32        (70 ILCS 205/27a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1387a)
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 1        Section  2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 27a.  Exemption from
 2    taxation.  All property of the an Authority created  pursuant
 3    to this Act shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any
 4    taxing unit therein.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
 6        (70 ILCS 205/27b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1387b)
 7        Section  2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 27b.  The Authority
 8    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 9    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
10    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
11    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
12    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
13    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
14    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
15    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
16    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
17    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
18    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
19    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
20    areas of local governmental activity.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 205/27c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1387c)
23        Section  2-140.   State financial support. Sec. 27c.  The
24    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
25    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
26    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 205/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1388)
29        Section  2-155.   Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  28.  If any
30    provision of this Article Act is held invalid such  provision
31    shall  be  deemed to be excised from this Article Act and the
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 1    invalidity  thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the   other
 2    provisions  of  this  Article  Act. If the application of any
 3    provision of this Article Act to any person  or  circumstance
 4    circumstances  is  held  invalid  it  shall  not  affect  the
 5    application   of   such   provision   to   such   persons  or
 6    circumstances other  than  those  as  to  which  it  is  held
 7    invalid.
 8    (Source: P.A. 76-1770.)
 9                   PART 175. MILFORD CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 220/7-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 5101)
11        Section  175-1.  Short title. Sec. 7-1. * * *(nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 175-1)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/7-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 5102)
15        Section 2-5. Definitions.  Sec.  7-2.  As  used  In  this
16    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
17        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 175-5)*
18    * *
19        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
20    State of Illinois, any unit of  local  government  or  school
21    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
22        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
23    corporation, foreign  or  domestic  company,  association  or
24    joint  stock  joint-stock    association;  and  includes  any
25    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
26    thereof.
27        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 175-5)
28    * * * (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/7-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 5103)
30        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  7-3.  *  *
31    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 175-10)* * *
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 1        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 2    own  name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against
 3    any property of the Authority.
 4        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
 5    same at its  pleasure. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
 6    in Section 175-10)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/7-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 5104)
 9        Section  2-17.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings.
10    Sec. 7-4. It shall be the duty of the Authority  to  promote,
11    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
12    sports  or  cultural  activities  from  time  to  time in the
13    metropolitan area and in  connection  therewith  to  arrange,
14    finance   and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,  educational,
15    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
16    or construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums,  exposition
17    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
18        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
19    to perform such duties.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/7-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 5105)
22        Section 2-21. Rights and powers. Sec. 7-5.  The Authority
23    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
24        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
25    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
26    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip and maintain fair or
27    exposition grounds, convention or exhibition  centers,  civic
28    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
29    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
30    within the metropolitan area.
31        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
32    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
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 1        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 2    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
 3    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 4    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 5    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
 6    fairs,  exhibits,  shows and events, whether conducted by the
 7    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
 8        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 9    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
10    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
11    auditoriums, and  to  collect  admission  charges  to  fairs,
12    shows,   exhibits   and  events  sponsored  or  held  by  the
13    Authority.  The charges collected may be  made  available  to
14    defray  the  reasonable  expenses of the Authority and to pay
15    the principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by  the
16    Authority.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/7-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 5106)
19        Section   2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7-6.  The
20    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
21    office or administrative expenses except within  the  amounts
22    of  funds  that  which  will  be  available  to  it when such
23    obligations become payable.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/7-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 5107)
26        Section 2-36. Acquisition  of  property  from  person  or
27    governmental  agency.  Sec. 7-7. The Authority shall have the
28    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
29    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
30    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  (ii)  and  to
31    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
32    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
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 1    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 2    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 3    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
 4    grants, loans or appropriations.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/7-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 5108)
 7        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  7-8.   The  Authority
 8    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 9    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
10    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
11    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
12    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
13    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
14    appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
16        (70 ILCS 220/7-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 5109)
17        Section  2-45.  Insurance.  Sec. 7-9. The Authority shall
18    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
19    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
20    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
21    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
22    officer, or employee of  the  Board  or  Authority    in  the
23    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
24    and or against any other insurable risk.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/7-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 5110)
27        Section 2-51.   Borrowing;  revenue  bonds;  mandamus  or
28    other   actions   to  compel  performance.  Sec.  7-10.   The
29    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
30    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
31    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
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 1        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 2    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
 3    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
 4    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
 5    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 6    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 7    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 8    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 9    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
10    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
11    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
12    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
13    received  and  to be received by the Authority from any other
14    source.  Such bonds may bear such date or dates,  may  mature
15    at  such  time  or  times  not  exceeding 40 years from their
16    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
17    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
18    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
19    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
20    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
21    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
22    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
23    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
24    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
25    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
26    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
27    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as  may be provided in the
28    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
29    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
30    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
31    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
32    bonds,  or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto, issued by
33    the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil
34    actions  or  and   proceedings  to compel the performance and
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 1    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
 2    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
 3    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
 4    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
 5    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
 6    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
 7    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
 8    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
 9    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
10    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
11        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
12    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
13    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
14    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
15    Illinois.
16        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
17    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
18    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
19    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
20    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
21    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
22    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
23        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
24    regulating and operating the facilities; and
25        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
26    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
27    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
28    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
29    secure payment thereof.
30        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
31    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
32    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
33    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
34    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
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 1    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
 2    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
 3    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
 4    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
 5    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
 6    created thereby.
 7        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 8    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
 9    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
10    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
11    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
12    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
13        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
14    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
15    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
16    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
17    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
18    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
19    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
20    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
21    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
22    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
23    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
24    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
25    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
26    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
27    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
28    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
29    advertisement.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
31        (70 ILCS 220/7-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 5111)
32        Section  175-12.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
33    7-11.*  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
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 1    175-12) * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/7-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 5112)
 4        Section 175-13.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 7-12.  *  *  *
 5    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 175-13) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/7-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 5113)
 8        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 9    of  interest.  Sec.  7-13.  *  *   *(nonstandard   provisions
10    contained  in  Section 175-15) * * * The members of the Board
11    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
12    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
13    duties.
14        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
15    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
16    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
17    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/7-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5114)
20        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  7-14.  *  *
21    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  175-20)*  *  *
22    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
23    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
24    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
25    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
26    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/7-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 5115)
28        Section 2-85. Board  members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
29    7-15.  Members  of  the  Board  shall hold office until their
30    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
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 1    member may resign from his  office;  the resignation takes to
 2    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
 3    appointed and has qualified.
 4        Section  2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.  The
 5    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 6    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
 7    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
 8    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
 9    receipt   requested, of a copy of the written charges against
10    the member him, and by providing him  an  opportunity  to  be
11    publicly  heard  in  person or by counsel in the member's his
12    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
13        (Section 2-85, resumed)
14        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
15    or  of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction
16    of a felony or removal from office, a member's  office  shall
17    become   vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the
18    unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in the  case
19    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/7-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 5116)
22        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 7-16.  As
23    soon  as   practicably   possible   practicable   after   the
24    appointment  of the initial members, the Board shall organize
25    for the transaction of business,  select  a  chairman  and  a
26    temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt by-laws
27    and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial
28    chairman  and  his  successors  shall be elected by the Board
29    from time to time for the term of the chairman's  his  office
30    as  a  member  of  the  Board  or for the a  term of 3 years,
31    whichever is shorter.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/7-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 5117)
 2        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board  members.  Sec.
 3    7-17.  Regular  meetings  of the Board shall be held at least
 4    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 5    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 6        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 7    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
 8    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
 9    of  at least 4 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
10    any ordinance or resolution.
11        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
12    the  Authority,  and  all  documents  and  records   in   its
13    possession,  shall  be  public  records,  and  open to public
14    inspection, except such documents and  records  as  shall  be
15    kept  or  prepared  by  the  Board  for  use in negotiations,
16    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/7-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 5118)
19        Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds  deposited  in
20    bank  or  savings  and loan association. Sec. 7-18. The Board
21    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
22    members  of  the Board, to hold office during at the pleasure
23    of the Board,  and shall fix their duties  and  compensation.
24    Before  entering  upon  the their  duties of their respective
25    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
26    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
27    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
28    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
29    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
30    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
31    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
32    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
33    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
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 1    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
 2    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
 3    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
 4    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
 5    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
 6    as  a depository for those these  funds.  The oaths of office
 7    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
 8    office of the Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/7-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 5119)
11        Section  2-106.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
12    Investment  Act.   Sec.  7-19.   All  funds  deposited by the
13    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
14    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
15    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
16    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
17    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
18    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
19    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
20    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
21    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
22    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
23        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
24    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
25    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
26    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
27    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
28    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/7-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 5120)
31        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 7-20.
32    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
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 1    draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act,  ceases  to  hold
 2    office  (after  attaching  his  or her signature) to hold his
 3    office and  before the delivery of the check or draft thereof
 4    to the payee, that his signature nevertheless shall be  valid
 5    and  sufficient  for  all purposes with the same effect as if
 6    the  officer  he   had  remained  in  office  until  delivery
 7    thereof.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/7-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 5121)
10        Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments.  Sec.
11    7-21.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
12    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
13    office during at the pleasure  of  the  Board.   The  general
14    manager  shall  have  management of manage the properties and
15    business of  the  Authority  and  of  the  employees  thereof
16    subject to the general control of the Board, and shall direct
17    the  enforcement  of  all  ordinances, resolutions, rules and
18    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
19    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
20        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
21    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
22    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
23    and employees as may be necessary.  The  Board  shall  define
24    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
25    may designate.
26        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
27    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
28    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
29    office and shall not be members of the Board.
30        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
31    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
32    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
33    the Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/7-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 5122)
 3        Section  2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 4    and penalties. Sec. 7-22.  The Board shall have power to pass
 5    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
 6    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
 7    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
 8    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
 9    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
10    circulation published in the  metropolitan  area.    No  such
11    ordinance  imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect until
12    10 days after its publication.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/7-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 5123)
15        Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
16    lowest  bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 7-23.  All contracts
17    for sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or  for
18    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
19    of the Authority for a term of more than one year,  shall  be
20    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
21    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
22    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
23    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
24    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids,  except:  (1)
25    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
26    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
27    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
28    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
29    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
30    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
31    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
32    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
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 1    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 2    telephone or telegraph are required.
 3        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 4    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 5    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
 6    insure  the best interests of the public.
 7        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 8    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
 9    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
10    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
11    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
12    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
13    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
14    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
15    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
16    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
17    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
18    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
19    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
20    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
21    inspection.
22        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
23    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
24    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
25    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
26    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
27    materials, supplies or equipment.
28        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
29    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
30    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
31    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
32    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
33    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
34    received pursuant to advertisement.
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 1        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 2    effect the provisions of this Section.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/7-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 5124)
 5        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  7-24.
 6    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
 7    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
 8    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
 9    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
10    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
11    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
12    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
13    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
14    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
15    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
16    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
17    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
18    free and open competitive bidding.
19        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
20    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
21    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
22    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
23    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
24    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
25    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
26    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
27    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
28    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
29    before advertising for bids.
30        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
31    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
32    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
33    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
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 1    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 2    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 3    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/7-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 5125)
 6        Section  175-25.  Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
 7    7-25. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
 8    175-25)* * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/7-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 5126)
11        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 7-26.  All property of
12    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
13    any taxing unit therein.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/7-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 5127)
16        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 7-27. The  Authority
17    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
18    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
19    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
20    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
21    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
22    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
23    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
24    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
25    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
26    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
27    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
28    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
29    areas of local governmental activity.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/7-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 5128)
 2        Section 2-140. State financial support. Sec.  7-28.   The
 3    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 4    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 5    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7                    PART 180. NORMAL CIVIC CENTER
 8        (70 ILCS 220/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 4601)
 9        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  2-1.  The  purpose of this
10    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
11    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
12    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
13    the entire State of Illinois.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 4602)
16        Section  180-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2. * * *(nonstandard
17    provisions contained in Section 180-1)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 4603)
20        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 2-3. When  used  In  this
21    Article:
22        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 180-5)*
23    * *
24        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
25    State, and any  unit  of  local  government  governmental  or
26    school  district  body,  and  any  agency or instrumentality,
27    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
28        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
29    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
30    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
31    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
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 1        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 180-5)*
 2    * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 4604)
 5        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  2-4. * *
 6    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 180-10)* * *
 7        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 8    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
 9    property of the Authority.
10        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
11    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
12    contained in Section 180-10)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 4605)
15        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
16    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 2-5.  It shall  be  the
17    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
18    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
19    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
20    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
21    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
22    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
23    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
24    such purposes.
25        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
26    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
27    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
28    Authority.
29        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
30    to perform such duties.
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 4606)
 2        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 3    domain. Sec. 2-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
 4    rights and powers duties:
 5        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 6    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 7    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 8    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
 9    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
10    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
11        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
12    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
13    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
14    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
15    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
16    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
17    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
18        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
19    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
20    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
21    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
22    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
23        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
24    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
25    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
26    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
27    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
28    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
29    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
30    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
31        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
32    the objects and purposes of this Article.
33    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 4607)
 2        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.  The
 3    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
 4    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
 5    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 6    obligations become payable.
 7    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 8        (70 ILCS 220/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 4608)
 9        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
10    State, or local agency. Sec. 2-8.  The Authority  shall  have
11    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
12    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
13    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
14    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
15    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
16    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
17    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
18    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
19    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
20    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
21    grants, loans or appropriations.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 4609)
24        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 2-9.  The Authority
25    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
26    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
27    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
28    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
29    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
30    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
31    appropriations.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 4610)
 2        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
 3    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
 4    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 5    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 6    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 7    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 8    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 9    and against or any other insurable risk.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 4611)
12        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
13    performance.  Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
14    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
15    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
16    Article Act.
17        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
18    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
19    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
20    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
21    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
22    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
23    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
24    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
25    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
26    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
27    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
28    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
29    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
30    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
31    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
32    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
33    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
                            -962-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
 2    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
 3    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
 4    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
 5    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
 6    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
 7    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
 8    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
 9    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
10    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
11    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
12    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
13    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
14    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
15    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
16    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
17    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
18    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
19    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
20    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
21    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
22    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
23    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
24    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
25    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
26    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
27    covenant.
28        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
29    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
30    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
31    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
32        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
33    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
34    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
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 1    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
 2    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
 3    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
 4    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 5        (a) the cost of maintaining,  repairing,  regulating  and
 6    operating the said facilities; and
 7        (b) the  bonds  and interest thereon as they shall become
 8    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 9    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
10    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
11    secure payment thereof.
12        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
13    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
14    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
15    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
16    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
17    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
18    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
19    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
20    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
21    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
22    Authority shall be created thereby.
23        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
24    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
25    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
26    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
27    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
28    instituted.
29        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
30    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
31    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
32    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
33    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
34    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
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 1    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
 2    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
 3    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
 4    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
 5    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
 6    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
 7    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
 8    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
 9    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
10    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
11    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 4612)
14        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 2-12.
15    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
16    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
17    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
18    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
19    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
20    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
21    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
22    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
23    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
24    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 4613)
27        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-13.  The State
28    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
29    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
30    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
31    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
32    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
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 1    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 2    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 3    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 4    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 5    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 6    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
 7    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
 8    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
 9    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
10    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
11    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
12    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
13    selecting securities for investment.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 4614)
16        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
17    of   interest.   Sec.  2-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
18    contained in Section 180-15)* * * The members  of  the  Board
19    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
20    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
21    duties.
22        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
23    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
24    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
25    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
26    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 4615)
28        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.    Sec. 2-15. * *
29    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  180-20)*  *  *
30    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
31    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
32    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
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 1    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 4616)
 4        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 5    2-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
 6    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 7    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
 8    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
 9    appointed and has qualified.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
10    contained in Section 180-25)* * *
11        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
12    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
13    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
14    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
15    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
16    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
18        (70 ILCS 220/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 4617)
19        Section 2-90. Organization of the Board. Sec.  2-17.   As
20    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
21    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
22    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
23    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
24    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
25    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
26    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
27    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 4618)
30        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
31    2-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
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 1    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 2    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 3        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 4    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 5    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 6    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 7    ordinance or resolution.
 8        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 9    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
10    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
11    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
12    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
13    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 4619)
16        Section  2-100.   Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec. 2-19.  The
17    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
18    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
19    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
20    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
21    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
22    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
23    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
24    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
25    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
26    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
27    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
28    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
29    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
30    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
31    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
32    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
33    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
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 1    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
 2    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
 3    of the Authority.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 5        (70 ILCS 220/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 4620)
 6        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-20.  All funds deposited by
 7    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 8    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 9    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
10    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
11    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
12    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
13    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
14    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
15    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 4621)
18        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
19    2-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
20    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
21    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
22    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
23    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
24    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
25    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
26    office until delivery.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 4622)
29        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
30    2-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
31    person  of recognized ability  and  business  experience,  to
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 1    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 2    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 3    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 4    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 5    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
 6    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
 7    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 8        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 9    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
10    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
11    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
12    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
13    may designate.
14        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
15    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
16    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
17    office and shall not be members of the Board.
18        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
19    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
20    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
21    the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 4623)
24        Section  2-122.   Rules  and regulations; penalties. Sec.
25    2-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
26    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
27    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
28    be deemed proper.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 4624)
31        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
32    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 2-24.  All
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 1    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 2    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 3    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 4    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
 5    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 6    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
 7    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 8    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
 9    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
10    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
11    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
12    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
13    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
14    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
15    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
16    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
17    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
18    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
19        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
20    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
21    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
22    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
23    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
24    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
25    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
26        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
27    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
28    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
29    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
30    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
31    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
32    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
33    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
34    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
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 1    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 2    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
 3    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 4    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 5    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 6        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 7    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 8    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 9    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
10    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
11    materials, supplies or equipment.
12        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
13    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
14    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
15    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
16    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
17    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
18    received pursuant to advertisement.
19        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
20    effect the provisions of this Section.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 4625)
23        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  2-25.
24    Advertisements Advertisement for bids shall be  published  at
25    least  twice  in  a  daily  newspaper  of general circulation
26    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
27    be  at  least  10 calendar days before the time for receiving
28    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
29    accessible bulletin boards in the  principal  office  of  the
30    Authority.   Such  advertisements  shall  state  the time and
31    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
32    plans and specifications on file at the  time  of  the  first
33    publication,  or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe
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 1    the character of the proposed contract in  sufficient  detail
 2    to  fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations and
 3    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
 4        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 5    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 6    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 7    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 8    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 9    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
12    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
13    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
18    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
19    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
20    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
23    180-30)* * *
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 4626)
26        Section  2-135.   Report  and  financial  statement. Sec.
27    2-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
28    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
29    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
30    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
31    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
32    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
33    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
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 1    appointing officers.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 3        (70 ILCS 220/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 4627)
 4        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-27.   The
 5    Authority  Authorities  created  by  this  Article  Act shall
 6    receive financial support  from  the  State  in  the  amounts
 7    provided  for  in  Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center
 8    Support Act.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 4628)
11        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
12    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
13    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
14    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
15    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
16    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
17    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
18    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
19    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
20    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
21    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
22    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
23    Article or other Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional
24    areas of local governmental activity.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 4629)
27        Section  2-150.   Tax exemption. Sec. 2-29.  All property
28    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
29    or any taxing unit therein.
30    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1                   PART 185. OAK PARK CIVIC CENTER
 2        (70 ILCS 220/10-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 5401)
 3        Section  185-1.  Short  title.  Sec.  10-1.  (nonstandard
 4    provisions contained in Section 185-1) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/10-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 5402)
 7        Section  2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 10-2.  When used In this
 8    Article:
 9        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-5)
10    * * *
11        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
12    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
13    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
14    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
15        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
16    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
17    or  joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and includes any
18    trustee,  receiver,  assignee  or   personal   representative
19    thereof.
20        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-5)
21    * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/10-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 5403)
24        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal. Sec. 10-3. * * *
25    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-10) * * *
26        (a) The Authority may sue and be sued  in  its  corporate
27    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
28    property of the Authority.
29        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
30    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
31    contained in Section 185-10) * * *
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/10-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 5404)
 2        Section 2-16.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings;
 3    lease  of  space.  Sec.  10-4.   It  shall be the duty of the
 4    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
 5    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
 6    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
 7    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
 8    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
 9    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
10    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
11    purposes.
12        The provision of office space for rental  and  lease  and
13    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
14    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
15    Authority.
16        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
17    to perform such duties.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/10-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 5405)
20        Section 185-15.  Rights and powers.  Sec.  10-5.  *  *  *
21    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-15) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/10-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 5406)
24        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  10-6.  The
25    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
26    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
27    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
28    obligations become payable.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/10-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 5407)
31        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
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 1    State,  or local agency. Sec. 10-7.  The Authority shall have
 2    the power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift
 3    or   otherwise   any   property  or  rights  useful  for  the
 4    Authority's purposes  from any person or  persons,  from  any
 5    municipal  corporation, body politic, or agency of the State,
 6    or from the State itself, (ii) useful for its  purposes,  and
 7    to  apply  for  and  accept grants, matching grants, loans or
 8    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 9    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
10    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
11    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
12    grants, loans or appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/10-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 5408)
15        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec. 10-8.   The  Authority
16    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
17    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
18    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
19    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
20    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
21    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
22    appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/10-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 5409)
25        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 10-9.  The Authority shall
26    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
27    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
28    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
29    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
30    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
31    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
32    and against or any other insurable risk.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/10-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 5410)
 3        Section  185-20.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 10-10. *
 4    * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-20) *  *
 5    *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/10-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 5411)
 8        Section  185-25.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
 9    10-11.  *  *  *  (nonstandard provisions contained in Section
10    185-25) * * *
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/10-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 5412)
13        Section 2-60.  Investment  in  bonds.  Sec.  10-12.   The
14    State  and all counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns
15    and other municipal corporations, political subdivisions  and
16    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
17    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
18    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
19    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
20    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
21    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
22    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
23    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
24    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
25    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
26    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
27    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
28    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
29    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
30    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
31    selecting securities for investment.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/10-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 5413)
 3        Section  185-30.  Bonds   other   than   revenue   bonds;
 4    election. Sec. 10-13. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
 5    in Section 185-30) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/10-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5414)
 8        Section  185-35.  Tax.  Sec.  10-14.  *  * * (nonstandard
 9    provisions contained in Section 185-35) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/10-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 5415)
12        Section   2-76.  Board   members;   financial    matters;
13    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
14    interest. Sec. 10-15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
15    in Section 185-40) * * * The members of the Board They  shall
16    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
17    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
18    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
19    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
20    for his or her services as such officer.
21        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
22    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
23    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
24    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
25    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
26        (70 ILCS 220/10-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 5416)
27        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec. 10-16. * * *
28    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 185-45)  *  *  *
29    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
30    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
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 1    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 2    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/10-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 5417)
 5        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
 6    10-17.   Members  of  the Board shall hold office until their
 7    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
 8    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
 9    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
10    appointed and has qualified.
11        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
12    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
13    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
14    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
15    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
16    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
17    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
18    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
19    than 10 days' notice.
20        (Section 2-85, resumed)
21        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
22    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
23    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
24    office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled  for
25    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
26    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/10-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 5418)
29        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 10-18.  As
30    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
31    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
32    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
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 1    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws bylaws and regulations to
 2    govern  its  proceedings.  The  initial  chairman   and   his
 3    successors  shall  be  elected by the Board from time to time
 4    for the term of the chairman's his office as a member of  the
 5    Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/10-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 5419)
 8        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
 9    10-19.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at  least
10    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
11    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
12        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
13    the  transaction of business. All actions action of the Board
14    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
15    of  at least 5 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
16    any ordinance or resolution.
17        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
18    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
19    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
20    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
21    prepared by the Board for use  in  negotiations,  actions  or
22    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
23    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
24        (70 ILCS 220/10-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 5420)
25        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
26    bank or savings and loan association. Sec. 10-20.  The  Board
27    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
28    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
29    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
30    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
31    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
32    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
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 1    corporate sureties to be approved  by  the  Board.  The  bond
 2    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
 3    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
 4    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
 5    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
 6    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
 7    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
 8    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
 9    loss  sustained  by the insolvency, failure or closing of any
10    savings and  loan  association  or  national  or  State  bank
11    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
12    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
13    as  a  depository  for those these funds. The oaths of office
14    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
15    office of the Authority.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/10-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 5421)
18        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
19    Investment Act. Sec.  10-21.   All  funds  deposited  by  the
20    treasurer  in  any bank or savings and loan association shall
21    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
22    or paid out only by check or draft upon the bank  or  savings
23    and   loan   association,   signed   by   the  treasurer  and
24    countersigned by the chairman of the  Board.  The  Board  may
25    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
26    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
27    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
28    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
29    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
30        No  bank  or  savings  and loan association shall receive
31    public funds as permitted by  this  Section,  unless  it  has
32    complied   with  the  requirements  established  pursuant  to
33    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
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 1    to certain investments of public funds by  public  agencies",
 2    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
 3    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 4        (70 ILCS 220/10-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 5422)
 5        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
 6    10-22.  In case any officer whose signature appears upon  any
 7    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
 8    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
 9    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
10    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
11    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
12    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
13    office until delivery thereof.
14    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
15        (70 ILCS 220/10-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 5423)
16        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
17    10-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be
18    a  person  of  recognized ability and business experience, to
19    hold office during the pleasure of  the  Board.  The  general
20    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
21    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
22    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
23    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
24    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
25    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
26        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
27    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
28    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
29    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
30    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
31    may designate.
32        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
                            -983-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
 2    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
 3    office and shall not be members of the Board.
 4        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
 5    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
 6    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 7    the Board.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/10-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 5424)
10        Section  2-120.  Ordinance, rules, and regulations; fines
11    and penalties. Sec. 10-24.  The Board  shall  have  power  to
12    pass all ordinances and make all rules and regulations proper
13    or  necessary  to carry into effect the powers granted to the
14    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
15    proper.   All   fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
16    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
17    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
18    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
19    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/10-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 5425)
22        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
23    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 10-25.  All contracts
24    for sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or  for
25    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
26    of the Authority for a term of more than one year,  shall  be
27    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
28    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
29    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
30    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
31    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids,  except:  (1)
32    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
                            -984-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
 2    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
 3    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
 4    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
 5    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
 6    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
 7    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
 8    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 9    telephone or telegraph are required.
10        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
11    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
12    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
13    insure the best interests of the public.
14        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
15    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
16    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
17    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
18    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
19    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
20    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
21    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
22    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
23    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
24    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
25    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
26    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
27    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
28    inspection.
29        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
30    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
31    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
32    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
33    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
34    materials, supplies or equipment.
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 1        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
 2    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
 3    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
 4    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
 5    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 6    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
 7    received pursuant to advertisement.
 8        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 9    effect the provisions of this Section.
10    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
11        (70 ILCS 220/10-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 5426)
12        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  10-26.
13    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
14    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
15    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
16    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
17    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
18    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
19    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
20    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
21    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
22    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
23    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
24    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
25    free and open competitive bidding.
26        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
27    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
28    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
29    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
30    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
31    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
32    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
33    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
                            -986-              LRB9000879DJcd
 1    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
 2    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
 3    before advertising for bids.
 4        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 5    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
 6    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 7    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
 8    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 9    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
10    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
11    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
12        (70 ILCS 220/10-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 5427)
13        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 10-27.  All  property
14    of  the  Oak Park Civic Center Authority shall be exempt from
15    taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/10-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 5428)
18        Section 185-50.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
19    10-28.  *  *  *  (nonstandard provisions contained in Section
20    185-50) * * *
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/10-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 5429)
23        Section  2-145.  Antitrust   laws.   Sec.   10-29.    The
24    Authority  is  hereby  expressly  made the beneficiary of the
25    provisions of Section 1 of  the  Local  Government  Antitrust
26    Exemption  Act "An Act to make explicit the authorization for
27    units of local  government  and  certain  other  governmental
28    bodies  to  act  as  permitted  by  statute  or  the Illinois
29    Constitution,  notwithstanding   effects   on   competition",
30    amendatory  veto overridden November 3, 1983, and the General
31    Assembly intends that the "State  action  exemption"  to  the
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 1    application of the federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully
 2    available  to  the Authority to the extent its activities are
 3    either (1) expressly or by necessary  implication  authorized
 4    by  this  Article  or  other  Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within
 5    traditional areas of local governmental activity.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/10-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 5430)
 8        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 10-30.  The
 9    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
10    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
11    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13                 PART 190. ORLAND PARK CIVIC CENTER
14        (70 ILCS 270/4-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3701)
15        Section 190-1.  Short title. * * *(nonstandard provisions
16    contained in Section 190-1)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/4-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3702)
19        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 4-2.   As  used  In  this
20    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
21        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 190-5)*
22    * *
23        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
24    State of Illinois, any unit of  local  government  or  school
25    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
26        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
27    corporation, foreign  or  domestic  company,  association  or
28    joint   stock   joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
29    trustee,  receiver,  assignee  or   personal   representative
30    thereof.
31        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 190-5)*
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 1    * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/4-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3703)
 4        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4-3.  * *
 5    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 190-10)* * *
 6        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
 7    own  name  but  execution shall not in any case issue against
 8    any property of the Authority.
 9        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
10    same such seal at its pleasure. * * *(nonstandard  provisions
11    contained in Section 190-10)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/4-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3704)
14        Section  2-17.   Duties;  auditorium and other buildings.
15    Sec. 4-4.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to  promote,
16    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
17    sports  or  cultural  activities  from  time  to  time in the
18    metropolitan area and in  connection  therewith  to  arrange,
19    finance   and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,  educational,
20    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
21    or construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums,  exposition
22    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
23        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
24    to perform such duties.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
26        (70 ILCS 270/4-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3705)
27        Section 2-21.  Rights and powers. Sec. 4-5. The Authority
28    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
29        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
30    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
31    reconstruct,  regulate,  operate,  equip and maintain fair or
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 1    exposition grounds, convention or exhibition  centers,  civic
 2    auditoriums,  and  office  and municipal buildings, including
 3    sites and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor  located
 4    within the metropolitan area.
 5        (b)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 6    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 7        (c)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 8    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and finance fairs,
 9    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
10    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
11    such grounds, centers and  auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
12    fairs,  exhibits,  shows and events, whether conducted by the
13    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
14        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
15    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
16    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
17    auditoriums, and  to  collect  admission  charges  to  fairs,
18    shows,   exhibits   and  events  sponsored  or  held  by  the
19    Authority.  The charges collected may be  made  available  to
20    defray  the  reasonable  expenses of the Authority and to pay
21    the principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by  the
22    Authority.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/4-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3706)
25        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  4-6.  The
26    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
27    office or administrative expenses except within  the  amounts
28    of  funds  that  which  will  be  available  to  it when such
29    obligations become payable.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
31        (70 ILCS 270/4-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3706.1)
32        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 4-6.1.  Purchases made
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 1    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 2    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
 3    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 4    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/4-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3707)
 6        Section 2-36.  Acquisition of  property  from  person  or
 7    governmental  agency. Sec. 4-7.  The Authority shall have the
 8    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
 9    otherwise   any   property  or  rights  from  any  person  or
10    governmental agency useful for  its  purposes,  (ii)  and  to
11    apply  for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans or
12    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
13    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
14    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
15    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/4-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3708)
19        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  4-8.   The  Authority
20    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
21    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
22    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
23    used for any of the purposes of the Authority,  and  (ii)  to
24    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
25    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
26    appropriations.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/4-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3709)
29        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 4-9.  The Authority shall
30    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
31    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
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 1    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 2    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 3    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 4    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 5    and or against any other insurable risk.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/4-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3710)
 8        Section 2-51.   Borrowing;  revenue  bonds;  mandamus  or
 9    other   actions   to  compel  performance.  Sec.  4-10.   The
10    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
11    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
12    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
13        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
14    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
15    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
16    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
17    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
18    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
19    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
20    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
21    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
22    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
23    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
24    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
25    received  and  to be received by the Authority from any other
26    source.  Such bonds may bear such date or dates,  may  mature
27    at  such  time  or  times  not  exceeding 40 years from their
28    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
29    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
30    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
31    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
32    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
33    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
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 1    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
 2    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
 3    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
 4    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
 5    face thereof, may be executed in such manner and may  contain
 6    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as  may be provided in the
 7    ordinance.  In case any officer whose  signature  appears  on
 8    any  bond  ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature) to hold
 9    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
10    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
11    bonds,  or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto, issued by
12    the Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil
13    actions  or  and  proceedings  to  compel the performance and
14    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
15    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
16    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
17    and to compel the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents
18    or  employees  to perform any duties required to be performed
19    for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or  interest
20    coupons  by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing their
21    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
22    officers, agents or  employees  from  taking  any  action  in
23    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
24        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
25    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
26    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
27    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
28    Illinois.
29        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
30    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
31    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
32    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
33    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
34    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
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 1    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 2        (a)  the   cost   of   leasing,  maintaining,  repairing,
 3    regulating and operating the facilities; and
 4        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 5    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 6    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 7    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 8    secure payment thereof.
 9        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
10    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
11    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
12    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
13    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
14    theatrical   or   cultural   expositions,  sport  activities,
15    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
16    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
17    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
18    lien  upon  any  physical  property of the Authority shall be
19    created thereby.
20        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
21    such  trust  agreement  by  the Authority may be by mandamus,
22    injunction, or other civil actions or and proceedings in  any
23    court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to compel performance and
24    compliance therewith, but the trust agreement  may  prescribe
25    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
26        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
27    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
28    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
29    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
30    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
31    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
32    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
33    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
34    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
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 1    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 2    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 3    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
 4    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
 5    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
 6    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
 7    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
 8    advertisement.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/4-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3711)
11        Section  190-15.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness. Sec.
12    4-11. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
13    190-15)* * *
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/4-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3712)
16        Section  190-20.   Investment  in  bonds.  Sec. 4-12. * *
17    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 190-20)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/4-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3713)
20        Section 190-25.  Bonds other  than  revenue  bonds.  Sec.
21    4-13.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
22    190-25)* * *
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/4-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3714)
25        Section  190-30.  Tax.  Sec.  4-14.  *  *   *(nonstandard
26    provisions contained in Section 190-30)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/4-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3715)
29        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
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 1    of   interest.   Sec.  4-15.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 2    contained in Section 190-35)* * * The members  of  the  Board
 3    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 4    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 5    duties.
 6        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 7    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 8    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
 9    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 270/4-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3716)
12        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  4-16.  * *
13    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  190-40)*  *  *
14    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
15    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
16    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
17    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 270/4-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3717)
20        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
21    4-17.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
22    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
23    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
24    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
25    appointed and has qualified.
26        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
27    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
28    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
29    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
30    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
31    receipt requested, of a copy of the written  charges  against
32    the member and him, and by providing him an opportunity to be
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 1    publicly  heard  in  person or by counsel in the member's his
 2    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
 3        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 4        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
 5    or  of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction
 6    of a felony or removal from office, a member's  office  shall
 7    become   vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the
 8    unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in the  case
 9    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 270/4-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3718)
12        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 4-18.  As
13    soon  as   practicably   possible   practicable   after   the
14    appointment  of the initial members, the Board shall organize
15    for the transaction of business,  select  a  chairman  and  a
16    temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt by-laws
17    and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial
18    chairman  and  his  successors  shall be elected by the Board
19    from time to time for the term of the chairman's  his  office
20    as  a  member  of  the  Board  or  for the a term of 3 years,
21    whichever is shorter.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
23        (70 ILCS 270/4-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3719)
24        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
25    4-19.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
26    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
27    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
28        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
29    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
30    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
31    of  at least 4 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
32    any ordinance or resolution.
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 1        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
 2    the  Authority,  and  all  documents  and  records   in   its
 3    possession,  shall  be  public  records,  and  open to public
 4    inspection, except such documents and  records  as  shall  be
 5    kept  or  prepared  by  the  Board  for  use in negotiations,
 6    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/4-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3720)
 9        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
10    bank  or  savings and loan association. Sec. 4-20.  The Board
11    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
12    members  of  the Board, to hold office during at the pleasure
13    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
14    Before  entering  upon  the  their duties of their respective
15    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
16    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
17    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
18    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
19    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
20    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
21    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
22    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
23    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
24    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
25    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
26    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
27    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
28    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
29    as  a  depository for those these funds.  The oaths of office
30    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
31    office of the Authority.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/4-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3721)
 2        Section  2-106.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 3    Investment  Act.  Sec.  4-21.   All  funds  deposited  by the
 4    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
 5    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
 6    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
 7    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 8    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
 9    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
10    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
11    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
12    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
13    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
14        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
15    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
16    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
17    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
18    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
19    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/4-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3722)
22        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
23    4-22.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
24    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
25    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
26    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
27    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
28    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
29    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
30    office until delivery thereof.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/4-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3723)
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 1        Section  190-45.   General  manager;  other appointments.
 2    Sec. 4-23. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in  Section
 3    190-45)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 87-738.)
 5        (70 ILCS 270/4-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3724)
 6        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 7    and penalties. Sec. 4-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
 8    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
 9    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
10    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
11    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
12    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
13    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area.  No such
14    ordinance imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect  until
15    10 days after its publication.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 270/4-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3725)
18        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
19    lowest  bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 4-25.  All contracts
20    for sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or  for
21    a  concession  in or lease of property, including air rights,
22    of the Authority for a term of more than one year,  shall  be
23    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
24    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
25    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
26    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
27    responsible bidder, after advertising for bids,  except:  (1)
28    when  repair  parts,  accessories,  equipment or services are
29    required for equipment or services  previously  furnished  or
30    contracted  for; (2) when the nature of the services required
31    is such that competitive bidding is not in the best  interest
32    of  the public, including, without limiting the generality of
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 1    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
 2    attorneys,   engineers,   physicians,   superintendents    of
 3    construction,  and  others possessing a high degree of skill;
 4    and (3) when services such  as  water,  light,  heat,  power,
 5    telephone or telegraph are required.
 6        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
 7    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 8    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
 9    insure the best interests of the public.
10        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
11    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
12    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
13    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
14    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
15    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
16    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
17    lowest bidder (in case of purchase  or  expenditure),  unless
18    authorized  or  approved  by  a  vote  of at least 4/5 of the
19    members of the Board, and unless such action  is  accompanied
20    by  a  statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not
21    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
22    case may be, which statement shall be kept  on  file  in  the
23    principal   office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to  public
24    inspection.
25        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
26    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
27    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
28    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
29    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
30    materials, supplies or equipment.
31        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
32    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
33    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
34    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
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 1    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
 2    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
 3    received pursuant to advertisement.
 4        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 5    effect the provisions of this Section.
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 7        (70 ILCS 270/4-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3726)
 8        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  4-26.
 9    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
10    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
11    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
12    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
13    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
14    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
15    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
16    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
17    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
18    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
19    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
20    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
21    free and open competitive bidding.
22        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
23    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
24    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
25    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
26    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
27    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
28    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
29    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
30    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
31    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
32    before advertising for bids.
33        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
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 1    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 2    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 3    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
 4    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
 5    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
 6    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 8        (70 ILCS 270/4-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3727)
 9        Section 190-50.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
10    4-27.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
11    190-50)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
13        (70 ILCS 270/4-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3728)
14        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 4-28.  All property of
15    the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State  or
16    any taxing unit therein.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/4-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3729)
19        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 4-29.  The Authority
20    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
21    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
22    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
23    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
24    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
25    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
26    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
27    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
28    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
29    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
30    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
31    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
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 1    areas of local governmental activity.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/4-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3730)
 4        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 4-30.   The
 5    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9                    PART 195. OTTAWA CIVIC CENTER
10        (70 ILCS 325/5-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-1)
11        Section  2-3.  Purpose  Sec.  5-1.   The  purpose of this
12    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
13    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
14    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
15    the entire State of Illinois.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/5-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-2)
18        Section  195-1.  Short  title Sec. 5-2. * * *(nonstandard
19    provisions contained in Section 195-1)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/5-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-3)
22        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 5-3.  When  used  In  this
23    Article:
24        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 195-5)*
25    * *
26        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
27    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
28    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
29    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
30        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
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 1    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
 2    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
 3    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 4        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 195-5)*
 5    * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/5-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-4)
 8        Section   2-10.  Lawsuit;  common  seal  Sec.  5-4.  *  *
 9    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 195-10)* * *
10        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
11    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
12    property of the Authority.
13        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
14    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
15    contained in Section 195-10)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/5-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-5)
18        Section  2-15.  Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,   and
19    other  buildings;  lease  of space Sec. 5-5.  It shall be the
20    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
21    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
22    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
23    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
24    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
25    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
26    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
27    such purposes.
28        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
29    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
30    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
31    Authority.
32        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
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 1    to perform such duties.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/5-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-6)
 4        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
 5    domain Sec. 5-6.  The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
 6    rights and powers duties:
 7        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 8    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 9    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
10    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
11    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
12    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
13        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
14    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
15    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
16    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
17    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
18    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
19    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
20        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
21    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
22    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
23    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
24    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;
25        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
26    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
27    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
28    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
29    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
30    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
31    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
32    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
33        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
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 1    the objects and purposes of this Article.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/5-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-7)
 4        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations  Sec.  5-7.    The
 5    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 6    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 7    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 8    obligations become payable.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/5-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-8)
11        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
12    or local agency Sec. 5-8.  The Authority shall have power (i)
13    to  acquire  and accept by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise
14    any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's  purposes
15    from  any  person or persons, from any municipal corporation,
16    body politic, or agency of  the  State,  or  from  the  State
17    itself,  (ii)  useful  for its purposes, and to apply for and
18    accept grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations  from
19    the  State  of  Illinois  or  any  agency  or instrumentality
20    thereof to be used for any of the purposes of the  Authority,
21    and  (iii)  to  enter  into  any  agreement with the State of
22    Illinois in relation to such grants, matching  grants,  loans
23    or appropriations.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/5-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-9)
26        Section  2-40.  Federal  money  Sec.  5-9.  The Authority
27    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
28    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
29    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
30    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
31    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
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 1    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
 2    appropriations.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/5-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-10)
 5        Section 2-45. Insurance Sec. 5-10.  The  Authority  shall
 6    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 7    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 8    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
 9    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
10    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
11    performance of the  duties  of  the  his  or  her  office  or
12    employment, and against or any other insurable risk.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/5-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-11)
15        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
16    performance Sec. 5-11.  The Authority shall  have  continuing
17    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
18    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
19    Article.
20        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
21    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
22    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
23    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
24    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
25    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
26    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
27    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
28    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
29    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
30    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
31    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
32    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
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 1    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
 2    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
 3    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
 4    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act,  as
 5    now or hereafter amended, may be in such form, may carry such
 6    registration  privileges, may be executed in such manner, may
 7    be payable at such place or places, may be  made  subject  to
 8    redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or
 9    without premium as is stated on  the  face  thereof,  may  be
10    executed  in  such  manner,  and  may  contain such terms and
11    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
12    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
13    attaching his or her signature) to hold office,  his  or  her
14    signature  shall  nevertheless be valid and effective for all
15    purposes.  The holder or holders of any  bonds,  or  interest
16    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
17    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
18    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
19    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
20    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
21    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
22    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
23    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
24    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
25    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
26    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
27    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
28    covenant.
29        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
30    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
31    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
32    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
33        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
34    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
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 1    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 2    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
 3    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
 4    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 5    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 6        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 7    operating the said facilities; and
 8        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 9    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
10    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
11    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
12    secure payment thereof.
13        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
14    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
15    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
16    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
17    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
18    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
19    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
20    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
21    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
22    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
23    shall be created thereby.
24        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
25    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
26    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
27    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
28    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
29    instituted.
30        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
31    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
32    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
33    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
34    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
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 1    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
 2    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
 3    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
 4    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
 5    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
 6    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 7    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 8    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 9    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
10    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
11    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
12    any advertisement.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/5-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-12)
15        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature of indebtedness Sec. 5-12.
16    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
17    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
18    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
19    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
20    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
21    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
22    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
23    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
24    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
25    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/5-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-13)
28        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds Sec. 5-13.   The  State
29    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
30    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
31    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
32    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
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 1    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 2    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
 3    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 4    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 5    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 6    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 7    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
 8    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
 9    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
10    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
11    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
12    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
13    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
14    selecting securities for investment.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/5-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-14)
17        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
18    of interest Sec. 5-14. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
19    in Section 195-15)* * * The members of the Board shall  serve
20    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
21    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
22        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
23    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
24    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
25    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
27        (70 ILCS 325/5-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-15)
28        Section   2-80.  Board  members'  oath  Sec.  5-15.  *  *
29    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  195-20)*  *  *
30    Within 30 days after certification of his or her appointment,
31    and  before  entering  upon  the duties of his or her office,
32    each member  of  the  Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the
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 1    constitutional  oath  of  office and file it in the office of
 2    the Secretary of State.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/5-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-16)
 5        Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office Sec. 5-16.
 6    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
 7    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
 8    resign from office; the resignation takes to take effect when
 9    the member's his or her successor has been appointed and  has
10    qualified.  * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section
11    195-25)* * *
12        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
13    or  of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction
14    of a felony or removal from office, a member's  office  shall
15    become   vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the
16    unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in the  case
17    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/5-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-17)
20        Section  2-90.  Organization  of the Board Sec. 5-17.  As
21    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
22    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
23    of  business,  select  a chairman chairperson and a temporary
24    secretary  from  its  own  number,  and  adopt  by-laws   and
25    regulations  to govern its proceedings.  The initial chairman
26    chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the
27    Board from time to time for the term of the chairman's his or
28    her office as a member of the Board or  for  the  term  of  3
29    years, whichever is shorter.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/5-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-18)
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 1        Section  2-95.  Meetings;  action by 5 Board members Sec.
 2    5-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
 3    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
 4    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 5        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
 6    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
 7    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
 8    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
 9    ordinance or resolution.
10        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
11    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
12    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
13    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
14    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
15    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/5-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-19)
18        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer Sec. 5-19.  The Board
19    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
20    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
21    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
22    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
23    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
24    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
25    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
26    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
27    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
28    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
29    him or her according to law and the orders of the Board.  The
30    Board may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer
31    in a such penal sum as may then be determined by  the  Board.
32    The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to any loss
33    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
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 1    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
 2    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
 3    depositary  depository  for  those these funds.  The oaths of
 4    office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed  in  the
 5    principal office of the Authority.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/5-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-20)
 8        Section  2-105.  Funds Sec. 5-20.  All funds deposited by
 9    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
10    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
11    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
12    countersigned by the chairman chairperson of the Board.   The
13    Board  may  designate  any  of  its members or any officer or
14    employee of the Authority  to  affix  the  signature  of  the
15    chairman  chairperson  and  another to affix the signature of
16    the treasurer to any check or draft for payment  of  salaries
17    or  wages and for payment of any other obligation of not more
18    than $2,500.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/5-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-21)
21        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts Sec.  5-21.
22    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
23    draft  issued  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act ceases (after
24    attaching  his  or  her  signature)  to  hold  office   after
25    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
26    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  or her
27    signature, nevertheless, shall be valid  and  sufficient  for
28    all purposes with the same effect as if the officer he or she
29    had remained in office until delivery.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/5-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-22)
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 1        Section  2-115.  General manager; other appointments Sec.
 2    5-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 3    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 4    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
 5    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 6    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 7    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 8    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 9    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
10    time to time by the Board.
11        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
12    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
13    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
14    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
15    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
16    may designate.
17        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
18    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
19    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
20    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
21        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
22    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
23    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
24    the Board.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/5-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-23)
27        Section   2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties Sec.
28    5-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
29    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
30    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
31    be deemed proper.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/5-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-24)
 2        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
 3    lowest bidder by vote of 5  Board  members  Sec.  5-24.   All
 4    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
 5    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 6    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 7    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
 8    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
 9    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
10    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
11    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
12    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
13    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
14    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
15    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
16    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
17    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
18    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
19    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
20    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
21    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
22        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
23    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
24    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
25    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
26    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
27    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
28    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
29        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
30    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
31    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
32    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
33    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
34    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
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 1    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
 2    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
 3    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
 4    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
 5    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
 6    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
 7    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
 8    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
 9    open to public inspection.
10        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
11    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
12    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
13    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
14    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
15    materials, supplies or equipment.
16        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
17    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
18    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
19    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
20    contract without competitive bidding, provided that it  shall
21    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
22    received pursuant to advertisement.
23        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
24    effect the provisions of this Section.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/5-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-25)
27        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements   Sec.   5-25.
28    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
29    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
30    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
31    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
32    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
33    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
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 1    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
 2    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
 3    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
 4    by reference to plans and specifications on file at the  time
 5    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
 6    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
 7    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
 8    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and   open
 9    competitive bidding.
10        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
11    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
12    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
13    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
14    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
15    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
16    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
17    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
18    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
19    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
20    before advertising for bids.
21        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
22    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
23    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
24    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
25    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
26    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
27    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
28        Section   2-132.   Bidders;   civil   action   to  compel
29    compliance. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in  compliance
30    with the requirements for bidding may bring a civil action in
31    the  circuit  court  in  the county in which the metropolitan
32    area is located to compel compliance with the  provisions  of
33    this  Article  relating  to  the awarding of contracts by the
34    Board.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/5-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-26)
 3        Section 195-30. Report and financial statement Sec. 5-26.
 4    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 195-30)*  *
 5    *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/5-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-27)
 8        Section  2-140.  State  financial support Sec. 5-27.  The
 9    Authority created by this  Article  shall  receive  financial
10    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
11    4  of  the  Metropolitan  Civic Center Support Act, as now or
12    hereafter amended.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/5-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-28)
15        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws Sec. 5-28.   The  Authority
16    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
17    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
18    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
19    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
20    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
21    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
22    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
23    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
24    exemption"  to  the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust
25    anti-trust  laws  be  fully available to the Authority to the
26    extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)  expressly  or   by
27    necessary  implication  authorized  by  this Article or other
28    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
29    governmental activity.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/5-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-29)
 2        Section  2-150. Tax exemption Sec. 5-29.  All property of
 3    the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State  or
 4    any taxing unit therein.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/5-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7005-30)
 7        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment Sec. 5-30.  Purchases made
 8    under pursuant to this Article shall be  made  in  compliance
 9    with  the  Local  Government  Prompt  Payment  Act, as now or
10    hereafter amended.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12                    PART 200. PEKIN CIVIC CENTER
13        (70 ILCS 320/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3201)
14        Section 200-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-1. * *  *(nonstandard
15    provisions contained in Section 200-1)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
17        (70 ILCS 320/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3202)
18        Section  2-5.   Definitions. Sec. 2-2.  When used In this
19    Article Act:
20        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 200-5)*
21    * *
22        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
23    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
24    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
25    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
26        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
27    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
28    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
29    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
30        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 200-5)*
31    * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 2        (70 ILCS 320/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3203)
 3        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  2-3.  *  *
 4    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 200-10)* * *
 5        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 6    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
 7    property of the Authority.
 8        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 9    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
10    contained in Section 200-10)* * *
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3204)
13        Section  2-16.   Duties;  auditorium and other buildings;
14    lease of space.  Sec. 2-4.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
15    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
16    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
17    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
18    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
19    cultural, educational,  theatrical,  sports,  and  trade  and
20    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
21    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
22    purposes.
23        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
24    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
25    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
26    Authority.
27        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
28    to perform such duties.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
30        (70 ILCS 320/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3205)
31        Section  200-15.   Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  2-5.  *  *
                            -1022-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 200-15)* * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
 3        (70 ILCS 320/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3206)
 4        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.   Sec. 2-6.  The
 5    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
 6    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
 7    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 8    obligations become payable.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
10        (70 ILCS 320/2-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3206.1)
11        Section 2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  2-6.1.   Purchases
12    made  under  pursuant  to  this  Article Act shall be made in
13    compliance with the Local "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
14    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
15    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
16        (70 ILCS 320/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3207)
17        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
18    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 2-7.  The Authority shall have
19    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
20    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
21    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
22    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
23    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
24    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
25    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
26    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
27    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
28    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
29    grants, loans or appropriations.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 320/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3208)
 2        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  2-8.   The  Authority
 3    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 4    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 5    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 6    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 7    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 8    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 9    appropriations.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
11        (70 ILCS 320/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3209)
12        Section 2-45.  Insurance.  Sec. 2-9.  The Authority shall
13    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
14    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
15    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
16    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
17    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
18    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
19    and against or any other insurable risk.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
21        (70 ILCS 320/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3210)
22        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
23    performance.  Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall have continuing
24    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
25    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
26    Article Act.
27        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
28    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
29    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
30    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
31    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
32    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
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 1    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 2    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 3    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
 4    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 5    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 6    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 7    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
 8    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
 9    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
10    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
11    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
12    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
13    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
14    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
15    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
16    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
17    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
18    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
19    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
20    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
21    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
22    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
23    bond bonds ceases (after attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
24    office,   his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
25    effective for all purposes. The  holder  or  holders  of  any
26    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
27    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
28    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
29    of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract  or
30    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
31    or  interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority or and any
32    of its officers, agents or employees to  perform  any  duties
33    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
34    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
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 1    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
 2    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
 3    taking  any  action  in  conflict  with  any such contract or
 4    covenant.
 5        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 6    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 7    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 8    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
 9    Illinois.
10        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
11    provided,  it  shall be the duty of the corporate authorities
12    of the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges,  rents,
13    and  fees  for  the  use of facilities acquired, constructed,
14    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
15    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
16    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
17        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
18    operating the said facilities; and
19        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
20    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
21    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
22    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
23    secure payment thereof.
24        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
25    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
26    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
27    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
28    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
29    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
30    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
31    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
32    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
33    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
34    Authority shall be created thereby.
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 1        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 2    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
 3    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
 4    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 5    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
 6    instituted.
 7        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
 8    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 9    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
10    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
11    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
12    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
13    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
14    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
15    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
16    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
17    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
18    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
19    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
20    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
21    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
22    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
23    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
25        (70 ILCS 320/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3211)
26        Section  200-20.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness. Sec.
27    2-11. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
28    200-20)* * *
29        (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
30        (70 ILCS 320/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3212)
31        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-12.  The State
32    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
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 1    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 2    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 3    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 4    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 5    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 6    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 7    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 8    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 9    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
10    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
11    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
12    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
13    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
14    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
15    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
16    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
17    selecting securities for investment.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
19        (70 ILCS 320/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3213)
20        Section   200-25.    Bonds   other  than  revenue  bonds;
21    election. Sec. 2-13. * * *(nonstandard  provisions  contained
22    in Section 200-25)* * *
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
24        (70 ILCS 320/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3214)
25        Section  200-30.   Tax.  Sec.  2-14.  *  *  *(nonstandard
26    provisions contained in Section 200-30)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
28        (70 ILCS 320/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3215)
29        Section   2-76.    Board   members;   financial  matters;
30    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
31    interest.  Sec.  2-15. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
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 1    in Section 200-35)* * * The members of the Board  They  shall
 2    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
 3    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 4    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
 5    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
 6    for his or her services as such officer.
 7        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 8    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 9    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
10    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3216)
13        Section 2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  2-16.  *  *
14    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 200-40)* * *
15    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
16    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
17    the   Board  shall  take  and  subscribe  the  constitutional
18    constitution oath of office and file it in the office of  the
19    Secretary of State.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
21        (70 ILCS 320/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3217)
22        Section  2-85.   Board  members;  vacancy in office. Sec.
23    2-17.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
24    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
25    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
26    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
27    appointed and has qualified.
28        Section  2-83.   Removal of Board member from office. The
29    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
30    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
31    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
32    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
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 1    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
 2    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
 3    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
 4    than 10 days' notice.
 5        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 6        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
 7    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
 8    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 9    office  shall  become  vacant.   Each  vacancy  or   position
10    succession   shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
11    appointment in like manner, as in the case of  expiration  of
12    the term of a member of the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
14        (70 ILCS 320/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3218)
15        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-18.  As
16    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
17    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
18    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
19    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
20    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
21    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
22    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
23    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
25        (70 ILCS 320/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3219)
26        Section 200-45.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
27    and  resolutions  by chairman; public records. Sec. 2-19. * *
28    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 200-45)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
30        (70 ILCS 320/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3220)
31        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-20.   The
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 1    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
 2    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
 3    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
 4    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
 5    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
 6    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
 7    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
 8    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
 9    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
10    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
11    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
12    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
13    treasurer  in  a  such penal sum as may then be determined by
14    the Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend
15    to  any  loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing
16    of any national or  state  bank  wherein  the  treasurer  has
17    deposited funds if the bank has been approved by the Board as
18    a  depositary depository for those these funds.  The oaths of
19    office and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be  filed  in  the
20    principal office of the Authority.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
22        (70 ILCS 320/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3221)
23        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-21.  All funds deposited by
24    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
25    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
26    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
27    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
28    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
29    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
30    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
31    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
32    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
33    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 320/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3222)
 2        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
 3    2-22.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
 4    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
 5    (after  attaching  his  signature),  to hold his office after
 6    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
 7    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
 8    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
 9    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
10    office until delivery thereof.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3223)
13        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
14    2-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
15    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
16    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
17    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
18    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
19    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
20    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
21    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
22    time to time by the Board.
23        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
24    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
25    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
26    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
27    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
28    may designate.
29        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
30    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
31    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
32    office and shall not be members of the Board.
33        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
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 1    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
 2    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 3    the Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 5        (70 ILCS 320/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3224)
 6        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 7    and penalties. Sec. 2-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
 8    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
 9    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
10    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
11    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
12    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
13    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
14    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
15    shall take effect until 10 ten days after its publication.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
17        (70 ILCS 320/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3225)
18        Section 200-50. Contracts. Sec. 2-25. *  *  *(nonstandard
19    provisions contained in Section 200-50)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
21        (70 ILCS 320/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3226)
22        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  2-26.
23    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
24    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
25    metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 ten
26    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
27    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
28    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
29    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
30    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
31    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
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 1    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
 2    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 3    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
 4    free and open competitive bidding.
 5        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 6    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 7    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 8    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 9    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
10    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
11    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
12    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
13    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
14    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
15    before advertising for bids.
16        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
17    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
18    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
19    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
20    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
21    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
22    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
23        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
24    200-55)* * *
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
26        (70 ILCS 320/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3227)
27        Section 200-60.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
28    2-27.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
29    200-60)* * *
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
31        (70 ILCS 320/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3228)
32        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
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 1    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 2    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 3    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 4    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 5    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 6    notwithstanding   effect  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 7    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 8    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
 9    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
10    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
11    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
12    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
13    areas of local governmental activity.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
15        (70 ILCS 320/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3229)
16        Section 2-150.  Tax Exemption. Sec. 2-29.   All  property
17    of  the  Pekin  Civic  Center  Authority shall be exempt from
18    taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
20        (70 ILCS 320/2-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3230)
21        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-30.   The
22    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
23    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
24    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
26                    PART 205. PEORIA CIVIC CENTER
27        (70 ILCS 315/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1441)
28        Section  205-1.  Sec.  1. Short Title and Citation. * * *
29    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-1) * * *
30    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
                            -1035-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 315/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1442)
 2        Section 2-5. Sec. 2.  Definitions.   When  used  In  this
 3    Article Act:
 4        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-5)
 5    * * *
 6        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 7    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 8    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 9    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
10        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
11    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
12    or joint stock  joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
13    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
14    thereof.
15        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-5)
16    * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
18        (70 ILCS 315/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1443)
19        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal. Sec.  3.  Creation-
20    Political   Entity,   etc.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
21    contained in Section 205-10) * * *
22        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
23    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
24    property of the Authority.
25        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
26    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  * * (nonstandard provisions
27    contained in Section 205-10) * * *
28    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
29        (70 ILCS 315/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1444)
30        Section 205-15.  Sec.  4.   Rights  and  Powers.  *  *  *
31    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-15) * * *
32    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
                            -1036-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 315/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1445)
 2        Section  205-20. Sec. 5. Power to acquire property. * * *
 3    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-20) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 5        (70 ILCS 315/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1446)
 6        Section  205-25.  Sec.  6.  Grants,  etc.  from   federal
 7    government.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
 8    Section 205-25) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
10        (70 ILCS 315/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1447)
11        Section 2-45. Sec. 7. Insurance. The Authority shall have
12    the power to procure and enter into contracts for any type of
13    insurance  and  indemnity  against loss or damage to property
14    from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,  against
15    employers' liability, against any act of any member, officer,
16    or  employee  of  the  Board  or  of  the  Authority  in  the
17    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
18    and against or any other insurable risk.
19    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
20        (70 ILCS 315/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1448)
21        Section 205-30. Sec. 8. Levy of Taxes. * * * (nonstandard
22    provisions contained in Section 205-30) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
24        (70 ILCS 315/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1449)
25        Section 205-35. Sec. 9. Borrowing money;  revenue  bonds;
26    nature   of   indebtedness;   investment  in  bonds.  *  *  *
27    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-35) * * *
28    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
29        (70 ILCS 315/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1450)
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 1        Section 205-40. Sec. 10. Borrowing Money Bonds other than
 2    revenue bonds; election; tax. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions
 3    contained in Section 205-40) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 5        (70 ILCS 315/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1451)
 6        Section  205-45.  Sec.  11. Board of Commissioners. * * *
 7    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-45) * * *
 8    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 9        (70 ILCS 315/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1452)
10        Section 205-50. Sec. 12. Oath and qualification.  *  *  *
11    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-50) * * *
12    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
13        (70 ILCS 315/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1453)
14        Section 205-55. Sec. 13. Meetings; selection of chairman,
15    secretary,   and   treasurer  Notices.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
16    provisions contained in Section 205-55) * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
18        (70 ILCS 315/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1454)
19        Section  205-60.  Sec.  14.  Quorum;  records.  *   *   *
20    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-60) * * *
21    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
22        (70 ILCS 315/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1455)
23        Section 205-65. Sec. 15. Treasurer; deposit of funds. * *
24    * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-65) * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
26        (70 ILCS 315/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1456)
27        Section  205-70.  Sec.  16. Contracts. * * * (nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 205-70) * * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
 2        (70 ILCS 315/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1457)
 3        Section 205-75. Sec. 17.  Bidding; advertisement. *  *  *
 4    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-75) * * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-343.)
 6        (70 ILCS 315/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1458)
 7        Section 2-150.  Tax Sec. 18. exemption from Taxation. All
 8    property of the Peoria Civic Center Authority shall be exempt
 9    from taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
10    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
11        (70 ILCS 315/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1459)
12        Section  205-80. Sec. 19. Dissolution of Authority. * * *
13    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-80) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 83-358.)
15        (70 ILCS 315/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1460)
16        Section 205-85. Sec.  20.  Annual  report  and  financial
17    statement. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section
18    205-85) * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
20        (70 ILCS 315/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1461)
21        Section 205-90. Sec. 21. Ordinary and necessary expenses;
22    tax  anticipation  warrants.  *  *  * (nonstandard provisions
23    contained in Section 205-90) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
25        (70 ILCS 315/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1462)
26        Section 205-95. Sec.  22.  Warrants  in  anticipation  of
27    taxes;   form  and  terms.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
28    contained in Section 205-95) * * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 2        (70 ILCS 315/22.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1462.1)
 3        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 22.1.  The Authority
 4    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 5    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 6    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 7    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 8    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 9    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
10    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
11    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
12    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
13    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
14    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
15    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
16    areas of local governmental activity.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 315/22.2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1462.2)
19        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 22.2.  The
20    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
21    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
22    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 315/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1463)
25        Section 205-100. Sec.  23.  Partial  invalidity.  *  *  *
26    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 205-100) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 78-948.)
28                   PART 210. PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER
29        (70 ILCS 325/8-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-1)
30        Section  2-3.   Purpose.   Sec. 8-1.  The purpose of this
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 1    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
 2    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
 3    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 4    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/8-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-2)
 7        Section 210-1.  Short title. Sec. 8-2.*  *  *(nonstandard
 8    provisions contained in Section 210-1) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/8-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-3)
11        Section  2-5.   Definitions. Sec. 8-3. When used  In this
12    Article:
13        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 210-5)
14    * * *
15        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
16    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
17    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
18    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
19        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
20    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
21    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
22    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
23        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 210-5)
24    * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/8-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-4)
27        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.  Sec. 8-4.  *  *  *
28    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 210-10) * * *
29        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
30    name,  but execution shall not in any case issue against  any
31    property of the Authority.
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 1        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 2    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 3    contained in Section 210-10) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/8-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-5)
 6        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
 7    other  buildings;  lease of space. Sec. 8-5.  It shall be the
 8    duty of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain
 9    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
10    activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in
11    connection  therewith  to  arrange,  finance   and   maintain
12    industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade
13    and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and  maintain
14    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
15    such purposes.
16        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
17    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
18    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
19    Authority.
20        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
21    to perform such duties.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/8-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-6)
24        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
25    domain. Sec. 8-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
26    rights and powers duties:
27        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
28    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
29    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
30    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
31    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
32    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
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 1        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 2    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 3    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 4    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 5    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
 6    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 7    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
 8        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 9    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
10    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
11    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
12    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
13        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
14    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
15    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
16    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
17    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
18    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
19    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
20    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
21        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
22    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/8-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-7)
25        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  8-7.   The
26    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
27    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
28    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
29    obligations become payable.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/8-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-8)
32        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
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 1    or local agency. Sec. 8-8.  The Authority  shall  have  power
 2    (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift or
 3    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 4    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 5    corporation, body politic,  or agency of the State,  or  from
 6    the State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii)  to apply
 7    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
 8    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 9    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
10    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
11    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
12    grants, loans or appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/8-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-9)
15        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  8-9.   The  Authority
16    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
17    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
18    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
19    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
20    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
21    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
22    appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/8-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-10)
25        Section  2-45. Insurance. Sec. 8-10.  The Authority shall
26    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
27    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
28    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
29    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
30    officer,  or employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
31    performance  of  the duties of the his  office or employment,
32    and against or  any other insurable risk.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/8-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-11)
 3        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 4    performance.  Sec. 8-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
 5    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
 6    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 7    Article Act.
 8        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 9    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
10    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
11    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
12    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
13    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
14    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
15    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
16    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
17    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
18    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
19    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
20    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
21    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
22    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
23    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
24    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, as
25    now or hereafter amended,  may be in  such  form,  may  carry
26    such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,
27    may  be  payable at such place or places, may be made subject
28    to redemption in such manner and upon  such  terms,  with  or
29    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
30    executed in such manner,  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
31    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
32    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
33    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
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 1    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
 2    holder   or  holders  of  any  bonds,   or  interest  coupons
 3    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
 4    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
 5    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
 6    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
 7    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
 8    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or  and any of its officers,
 9    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
10    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
11    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
12    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
13    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
14    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
15        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
16    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
17    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
18    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
19    hereafter amended.
20        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
21    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
22    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
23    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
24    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
25    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
26    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
27        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
28    operating the said facilities; and
29        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
30    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
31    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
32    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
33    secure payment thereof.
34        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
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 1    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
 2    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 3    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
 4    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
 5    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
 6    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
 7    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
 8    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
 9    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
10    shall be created thereby.
11        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
12    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
13    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
14    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
15    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
16    instituted.
17        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
18    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
19    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
20    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
21    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
22    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
23    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
24    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
25    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
26    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
27    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
28    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
29    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
30    However, if no bids are received,  such bonds may be sold  at
31    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
32    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
33    any advertisement.
34    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/8-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-12)
 2        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 8-12.
 3    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 4    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 5    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
 6    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
 7    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
 8    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
 9    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
10    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
11    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
12    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/8-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-13)
15        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 8-13.  The State
16    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
17    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
18    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof;,  all
19    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
20    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
21    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
22    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
23    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
24    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
25    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
26    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
27    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
28    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
29    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
30    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
31    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
32    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
33    selecting securities for investment.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/8-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-14)
 3        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 4    of  interest.  Sec.  8-14.*  *  *   (nonstandard   provisions
 5    contained  in  Section 210-15) * * * The members of the Board
 6    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 7    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 8    duties.
 9        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
10    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
11    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
12    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/8-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-15)
15        Section 210-20. Board members designated. Sec. 8-15. *  *
16    * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 210-20) * * *
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/8-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-16)
19        Section  210-25.   Board  members; terms. Sec. 8-16.* * *
20    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 210-25) * * *
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/8-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-17)
23        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 8-17.   As
24    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
25    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
26    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
27    its own number,  and adopt by-laws and regulations to  govern
28    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
29    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
30    of the chairman's his  office as a member of the Board or for
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 1    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/8-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-18)
 4        Section  2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members. Sec.
 5    8-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
 6    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
 7    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 8        Five members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
 9    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
10    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
11    least  5  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
12    ordinance or resolution.
13        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
14    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
15    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
16    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
17    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
18    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/8-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-19)
21        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.    Sec.  8-19.   The
22    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
23    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
24    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
25    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
26    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
27    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
28    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
29    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
30    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
31    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
32    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
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 1    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
 2    such   penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
 3    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
 4    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
 5    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
 6    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
 7    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
 8    office  and the treasurer's bond bonds  shall be filed in the
 9    principal office of the Authority.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 325/8-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-20)
12        Section 2-105. Funds. Sec. 8-20.  All funds deposited  by
13    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
14    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
15    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
16    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
17    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
18    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
19    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
20    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
21    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/8-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-21)
24        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
25    8-21.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
26    check or draft issued pursuant to this Article Act  ceases to
27    hold office (after attaching his or her  signature)  to  hold
28    his  office  and    before the delivery of the check or draft
29    thereof  to the  payee,  that  his  signature,  nevertheless,
30    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
31    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
32    delivery.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/8-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-22)
 3        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 4    8-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 5    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 6    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
 7    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 8    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 9    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
10    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
11    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
12    time to time by the Board.
13        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
14    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
15    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
16    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
17    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
18    may designate.
19        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
20    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
21    Section,  shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any
22    oath of office and shall not be members of the Board.
23        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
24    attorney, chief engineer,  and all other officers, attorneys,
25    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
26    the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/8-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-23)
29        Section 2-122. Rules  and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
30    8-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
31    regulations, proper or necessary,  to carry into  effect  the
32    powers  granted to the Authority,  with such penalties as may
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 1    be deemed proper.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/8-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-24)
 4        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 5    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 8-24.  All
 6    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 7    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 8    air  rights,   of  the  Authority for a term of more than one
 9    year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible  bidder,
10    after  advertising  for bids.  All construction contracts and
11    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
12    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
13    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
14    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
15    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
16    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
17    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
18    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
19    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
20    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
21    of construction,  and others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
22    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
23    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
24        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
25    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
26    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
27    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
28    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
29    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
30    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
31        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
32    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
33    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
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 1    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
 2    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
 3    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
 4    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
 5    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
 6    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
 7    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
 8    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
 9    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
10    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
11    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
12    open to public inspection.
13        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
14    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
15    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
16    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
17    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
18    materials, supplies or equipment.
19        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
20    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
21    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
22    advertisement,   shall  be received, the Board may award such
23    contract without competitive bidding,  provided that it shall
24    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
25    received pursuant to advertisement.
26        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
27    effect the provisions of this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/8-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-25)
30        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  8-25.
31    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
32    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
33    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
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 1    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
 2    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
 3    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
 4    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
 5    receiving and opening of bids and, by reference to plans  and
 6    specifications  on file for receiving and opening of bids and
 7    by reference to plans and specifications on file  at the time
 8    of the first publication, or  in  the  advertisement  itself,
 9    shall  describe  the  character  of  the proposed contract in
10    sufficient detail to  fully  advise  prospective  bidders  of
11    their   obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and  open
12    competitive bidding.
13        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
14    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
15    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
16    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
17    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
18    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
19    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
20    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
21    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
22    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
23    before advertising for bids.
24        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
25    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
26    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
27    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
28    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
29    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
30    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
31        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
32    210-30) * * *
33    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/8-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-26)
 2        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement. Sec. 8-26.
 3    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
 4    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 5    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 6    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
 7    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 8    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
 9    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
10    appointing officers.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/8-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-27)
13        Section 2-140. State financial support. Sec.  8-27.   The
14    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
15    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
16    4  of  the  Metropolitan  Civic Center Support Act, as now or
17    hereafter amended.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/8-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-28)
20        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 8-28.  The  Authority
21    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
22    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
23    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
24    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
25    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
26    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
27    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
28    the  General  Assembly  intends  that   the   "State   action
29    exemption"  to  the application of the federal antitrust laws
30    be fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent  its
31    activities   are   either   (1)  expressly  or  by  necessary
32    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
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 1    or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local   governmental
 2    activity.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/8-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-29)
 5        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 8-29.  All property of
 6    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
 7    any taxing unit therein.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 325/8-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7008-30)
10        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 8-30.  Purchases  made
11    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act   shall  be  made  in
12    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14                  PART 215. QUAD CITY CIVIC CENTER
15        (70 ILCS 320/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3101)
16        Section 215-1.  Short title. Sec. 1-1. * * * (nonstandard
17    provisions contained in Section 215-1) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
19        (70 ILCS 320/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3102)
20        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  1-2. When used In this
21    Article Act:
22        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 215-5)
23    * * *
24        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
25    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
26    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
27    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
28        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
29    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
30    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
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 1    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
 2        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 215-5)
 3    * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
 5        (70 ILCS 320/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3103)
 6        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal. Sec.  1-3.  *  *  *
 7    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 215-10) * * *
 8        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 9    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
10    property of the Authority.
11        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
12    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
13    contained in Section 215-10) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
15        (70 ILCS 320/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3104)
16        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
17    lease of space. Sec. 1-4.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
18    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
19    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
20    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
21    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
22    cultural, educational,  theatrical,  sports,  and  trade  and
23    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
24    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
25    purposes.
26        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
27    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
28    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
29    Authority.
30        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
31    to perform such duties.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 320/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3105)
 2        Section  215-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  1-5.  * * *
 3    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 215-15) * * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-1528.)
 5        (70 ILCS 320/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3106)
 6        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-6.   The
 7    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
 8    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
 9    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
10    obligations become payable.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/1-6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3106.1)
13        Section  2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  1-6.1.  Purchases
14    made under pursuant to this Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
15    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
16    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
17    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
18        (70 ILCS 320/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3107)
19        Section  2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from   person,
20    State,  or  local agency. Sec. 1-7.  The Authority shall have
21    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
22    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
23    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
24    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
25    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
26    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
27    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
28    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
29    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
30    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
31    grants, loans or appropriations.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 2        (70 ILCS 320/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3108)
 3        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec.  1-8.   The  Authority
 4    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 5    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 6    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 7    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 8    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 9    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
10    appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3109)
13        Section  2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 1-9.  The Authority shall
14    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
15    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
16    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
17    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
18    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
19    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
20    and against or any other insurable risk.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
22        (70 ILCS 320/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3110)
23        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
24    performance.  Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall have continuing
25    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
26    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
27    Article Act.
28        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
29    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
30    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
31    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
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 1    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 2    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 3    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 4    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 5    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
 6    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 7    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 8    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 9    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
10    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
11    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
12    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
13    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
14    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
15    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
16    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
17    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
18    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
19    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
20    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
21    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
22    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
23    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
24    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
25    bond bonds ceases (after attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
26    office,   his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
27    effective for all purposes. The  holder  or  holders  of  any
28    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
29    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
30    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
31    of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract  or
32    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
33    or  interest  coupons, and to compel the Authority or and any
34    of its officers, agents or employees to  perform  any  duties
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 1    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
 2    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
 3    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
 4    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
 5    taking  any  action  in  conflict  with  any such contract or
 6    covenant.
 7        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 8    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 9    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
10    instruments under  the  Uniform  Commercial  Code  Negotiable
11    Instrument Law of the State of Illinois.
12        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
13    provided, it shall be the duty of the  corporate  authorities
14    of  the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents,
15    and fees for the use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
16    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
17    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
18    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
19        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
20    operating the said facilities; and
21        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
22    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
23    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
24    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
25    secure payment thereof.
26        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
27    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
28    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
29    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
30    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
31    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
32    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
33    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
34    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
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 1    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
 2    Authority shall be created thereby.
 3        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
 4    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
 5    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
 6    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 7    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
 8    instituted.
 9        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
10    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
11    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
12    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
13    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
14    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
15    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
16    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
17    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
18    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
19    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
20    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
21    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
22    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
23    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
24    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
25    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
27        (70 ILCS 320/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3111)
28        Section  215-20.  Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
29    1-11. * * *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
30    215-20) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
32        (70 ILCS 320/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3112)
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 1        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-12.  The State
 2    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
 3    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 4    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 5    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 6    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 7    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 8    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 9    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
10    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
11    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
12    pursuant to this Article Act, it if being the purpose of this
13    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
14    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
15    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
16    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
17    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
18    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
19    selecting securities for investment.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
21        (70 ILCS 320/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3113)
22        Section  215-25.  Bonds   other   than   revenue   bonds;
23    election.  Sec. 1-13. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
24    in Section 215-25) * * *
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
26        (70 ILCS 320/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3114)
27        Section 215-30.  Tax.  Sec.  1-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
28    provisions contained in Section 215-30) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
30        (70 ILCS 320/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3115)
31        Section    2-76.  Board   members;   financial   matters;
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 1    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 2    interest.  Sec. 1-15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
 3    in Section 215-35) * * * The members of the Board They  shall
 4    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
 5    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
 6    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
 7    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
 8    for his or her services as such officer.
 9        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
10    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
11    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
12    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
14        (70 ILCS 320/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3116)
15        Section  215-40.  Board  members  appointed;  ex  officio
16    members. Sec. 1-16. * * * (nonstandard  provisions  contained
17    in Section 215-40) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
19        (70 ILCS 320/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3117)
20        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  vacancy  in office. Sec.
21    1-17.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
22    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
23    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
24    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
25    appointed  and  has qualified.  * * * (nonstandard provisions
26    contained in Section 215-45) * * *
27        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
28    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
29    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
30    office  shall  become  vacant.   Each  vacancy  or   position
31    succession   shall  be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by
32    appointment in like manner, as in the case of  expiration  of
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 1    the term of a member of the Board.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 3        (70 ILCS 320/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3118)
 4        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-18.  As
 5    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 6    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 7    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 8    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
 9    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
10    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
11    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
12    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
14        (70 ILCS 320/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3119)
15        Section 215-50.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
16    and resolutions by chairman; public records. Sec. 1-19. * * *
17    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 215-50) * * *
18    (Source: P.A. 85-1002.)
19        (70 ILCS 320/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3120)
20        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-20.  The
21    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
22    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
23    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
24    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
25    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
26    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
27    corporate sureties to be approved by  the  Board.   The  bond
28    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
29    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
30    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
31    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
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 1    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
 2    treasurer in a such penal sum as may then  be  determined  by
 3    the  Board.   The obligation of the sureties shall not extend
 4    to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure  or  closing
 5    of  any  national  or  state  bank  wherein the treasurer has
 6    deposited funds if the bank has been approved by the Board as
 7    a depositary depository for those these funds.  The oaths  of
 8    office  and  the  treasurer's  bond  shall  be  filed  in the
 9    principal office of the Authority.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
11        (70 ILCS 320/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3121)
12        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 1-21.  All funds deposited by
13    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
14    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
15    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
16    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
17    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
18    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
19    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
20    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
21    any other obligation of not more than $2,500 $2500.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
23        (70 ILCS 320/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3122)
24        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
25    1-22.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
26    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
27    (after attaching his signature), to  hold  his  office  after
28    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
29    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
30    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
31    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
32    office until delivery thereof.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 2        (70 ILCS 320/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3123)
 3        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 4    1-23.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 5    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 6    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
 7    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 8    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 9    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
10    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
11    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
12    time to time by the Board.
13        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
14    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
15    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
16    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
17    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
18    may designate.
19        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
20    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
21    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
22    office and shall not be members of the Board.
23        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
24    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
25    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
26    the Board.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
28        (70 ILCS 320/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3124)
29        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
30    and penalties. Sec. 1-24.  The Board shall have power to pass
31    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
32    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
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 1    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 2    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
 3    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 4    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
 5    the Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or  penalty
 6    shall take effect until 10 ten days after its publication.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
 8        (70 ILCS 320/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3125)
 9        Section 215-55.  Contracts. Sec. 1-25. * * * (nonstandard
10    provisions contained in Section 215-55) * * *
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
12        (70 ILCS 320/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3126)
13        Section   2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  1-26.
14    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
15    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
16    metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 ten
17    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
18    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
19    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
20    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
21    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
22    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
23    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
24    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
25    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
26    free and open competitive bidding.
27        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
28    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
29    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
30    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
31    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
32    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
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 1    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 2    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 3    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
 4    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
 5    before advertising for bids.
 6        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
 7    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 8    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
 9    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
10    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
11    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
12    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
13        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
14    215-60) * * *
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
16        (70 ILCS 320/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3127)
17        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
18    1-27.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
19    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
20    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
21    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
22    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
23    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
24    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
25    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
26    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
27        (70 ILCS 320/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3128)
28        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The Authority
29    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
30    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
31    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
32    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
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 1    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 2    notwithstanding  effect  on competition", adopted November 3,
 3    1983, and the General Assembly intends that the "State action
 4    exemption"  to  the  application  of  the  federal  antitrust
 5    anti-trust laws be fully available to the  Authority  to  the
 6    extent  its  their  activities are either (1) expressly or by
 7    necessary implication authorized by this Article Act or other
 8    Illinois law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local
 9    governmental activity.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
11        (70 ILCS 320/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3129)
12        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 1-29.  All property
13    of the Illinois Quad City Civic  Center  Authority  shall  be
14    exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit therein.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
16        (70 ILCS 320/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3130)
17        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-30.  The
18    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
19    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
20    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1435.)
22                    PART 220. QUINCY CIVIC CENTER
23        (70 ILCS 280/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2801)
24        Section 2-3.  Purpose. Sec. 2-1.   The  purpose  of  this
25    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
26    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
27    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
28    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
30        (70 ILCS 280/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2802)
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 1        Section 220-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2. * * * (nonstandard
 2    provisions contained in Section 220-1) * * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 4        (70 ILCS 280/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2803)
 5        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 2-3.  When used In this
 6    Article Act:
 7        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 220-5)
 8    * * *
 9        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
10    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
11    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
12    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
13        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
14    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
15    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
16    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
17        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 220-5)
18    * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
20        (70 ILCS 280/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 2804)
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal. Sec.  2-4.  *  *  *
22    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 220-10) * * *
23        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
24    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
25    property of the Authority.
26        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
27    the same at its pleasure.   *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
28    contained in Section 220-10) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
30        (70 ILCS 280/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 2805)
31        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
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 1    lease of space. Sec. 2-5.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
 2    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
 3    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
 4    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
 5    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
 6    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
 7    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
 8    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
 9    purposes.
10        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
11    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
12    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
13    Authority.
14        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
15    to perform such duties.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
17        (70 ILCS 280/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 2806)
18        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
19    domain. Sec. 2-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
20    rights and powers duties:
21        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
22    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
23    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
24    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
25    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
26    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
27        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
28    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
29    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
30    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
31    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
32    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
33    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
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 1        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
 2    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
 3    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
 4    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
 5    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
 6        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 7    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 8    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 9    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
10    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
11    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
12    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
13    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
14        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
15    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
17        (70 ILCS 280/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 2807)
18        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.   The
19    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
20    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
21    amounts  of  funds  which  will  be available to it when such
22    obligations become payable.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/2-7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 2807.1)
25        Section 2-30.  Prompt  payment.  Sec.  2-7.1.   Purchases
26    made  under  pursuant  to  this  Article Act shall be made in
27    compliance with the  the  "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
28    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
30        (70 ILCS 280/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 2808)
31        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
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 1    State, or local agency. Sec. 2-8.  The Authority  shall  have
 2    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 3    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 4    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 5    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
 6    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
 7    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 8    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
 9    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
10    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
11    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
12    grants, loans or appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
14        (70 ILCS 280/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 2809)
15        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec. 2-9.  The Authority
16    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
17    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
18    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
19    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
20    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
21    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
22    appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
24        (70 ILCS 280/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 2810)
25        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
26    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
27    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
28    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
29    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
30    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
31    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
32    and against or any other insurable risk.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 2        (70 ILCS 280/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 2811)
 3        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
 4    performance.  Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
 5    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
 6    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 7    Article Act.
 8        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
 9    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
10    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
11    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
12    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
13    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
14    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
15    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
16    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
17    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
18    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
19    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
20    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
21    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
22    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
23    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
24    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
25    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
26    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
27    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
28    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
29    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
30    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
31    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
32    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
33    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
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 1    such  terms  and  covenants,  all  as may be provided in said
 2    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
 3    bond ceases (after attaching his signature) to  hold  office,
 4    his  signature  shall nevertheless be valid and effective for
 5    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
 6    coupons appertaining thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may
 7    bring  suits  at  law  or proceedings in equity to compel the
 8    performance and observance by the Authority  or  any  of  its
 9    officers,  agents or employees of or any contract or covenant
10    made by the Authority with  the  holders  of  such  bonds  or
11    interest  coupons,  and to compel the Authority or and any of
12    its officers, agents  or  employees  to  perform  any  duties
13    required  to  be  performed for the benefit of the holders of
14    any such bonds or interest coupons by the provisions  of  the
15    ordinance  authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin the
16    Authority and any of its officers, agents or  employees  from
17    taking  any  action   in  conflict  with any such contract or
18    covenant.
19        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
20    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
21    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
22    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
23        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
24    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
25    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
26    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
27    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
28    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
29    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
30        (a) the cost of maintaining,  repairing,  regulating  and
31    operating the said facilities; and
32        (b) the  bonds  and interest thereon as they shall become
33    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
34    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
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 1    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
 2    secure payment thereof.
 3        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 4    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
 5    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
 6    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
 7    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 8    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
 9    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
10    and rentals, and from other revenue, if  any,  the  Authority
11    may  execute  and  deliver  a  trust agreement or agreements;
12    provided that no lien  upon  any  physical  property  of  the
13    Authority shall be created thereby.
14        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
15    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
16    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
17    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
18    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
19    instituted.
20        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
21    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
22    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
23    least   3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general
24    circulation published in  the  metropolitan  area,  the  last
25    publication  to  be  at  least  10  ten  days before bids are
26    required to be filed. Copies of  such  advertisement  may  be
27    published  in  any  newspaper or financial publication in the
28    United States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened  as
29    provided  by  ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the
30    highest and best bidder or bidders  therefor.  The  Authority
31    shall  have  the  right to reject all bids and to readvertise
32    for  bids  in  the  manner  provided  for  in   the   initial
33    advertisement.  However,  if  no bids are received such bonds
34    may be sold at not  less  than  par  value,  without  further
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 1    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
 2    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 4        (70 ILCS 280/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 2812)
 5        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 2-12.
 6    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 7    Authority   be or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 8    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
 9    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
10    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
11    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
12    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
13    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
14    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
15    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
17        (70 ILCS 280/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 2813)
18        Section  2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-60. The State
19    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
20    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
21    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
22    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
23    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
24    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
25    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
26    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
27    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
28    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
29    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
30    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
31    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
32    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
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 1    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 2    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 3    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 4    selecting securities for investment.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 6        (70 ILCS 280/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 2814)
 7        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 8    of  interest.  Sec.  2-14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 9    contained in Section 220-15) * * * The members of  the  Board
10    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
11    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
12    duties.
13        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
14    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
15    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
16    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
18        (70 ILCS 280/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 2815)
19        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  2-15. * * *
20    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 220-20)  *  *  *
21    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
22    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
23    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
24    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
26        (70 ILCS 280/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 2816)
27        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
28    2-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
29    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
30    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
31    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
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 1    appointed and has qualified.
 2        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
 3    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 4    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
 5    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
 6    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
 7    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
 8    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 9    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
10    than 10 days' notice.
11        (Section 2-85, resumed)
12        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
13    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
14    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
15    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
16    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
17    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
19        (70 ILCS 280/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 2817)
20        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-17.   As
21    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
22    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
23    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
24    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
25    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
26    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
27    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
28    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
30        (70 ILCS 280/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 2818)
31        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
32    2-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
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 1    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
 2    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
 3        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
 4    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
 5    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
 6    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 7    ordinance or resolution.
 8        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 9    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
10    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
11    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
12    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
13    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
15        (70 ILCS 280/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 2819)
16        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-19.  The
17    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
18    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
19    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
20    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
21    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
22    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
23    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
24    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
25    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
26    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
27    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
28    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
29    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
30    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
31    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
32    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
33    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
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 1    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
 2    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
 3    of the Authority.
 4    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 5        (70 ILCS 280/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 2820)
 6        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 2-20.  All funds deposited by
 7    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 8    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 9    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
10    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
11    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
12    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
13    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
14    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
15    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
17        (70 ILCS 280/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 2821)
18        Section  2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts. Sec.
19    2-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
20    check  or  draft, issued pursuant to this Article Act, ceases
21    (after attaching his signature)  to  hold  his  office  after
22    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
23    check  or  draft  thereof  to  the  payee, that his signature
24    nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for  all  purposes
25    with  the  same  effect  as if the officer he had remained in
26    office until delivery.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
28        (70 ILCS 280/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 2822)
29        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
30    2-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
31    person  of recognized ability  and  business  experience,  to
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 1    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 2    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 3    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 4    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 5    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
 6    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
 7    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 8        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 9    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
10    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
11    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
12    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
13    may designate.
14        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
15    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
16    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
17    office and shall not be members of the Board.
18        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
19    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
20    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
21    the Board.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
23        (70 ILCS 280/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 2823)
24        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
25    2-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
26    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
27    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
28    be deemed proper.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
30        (70 ILCS 280/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 2824)
31        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
32    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 2-24.  All
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 1    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 2    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 3    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 4    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
 5    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 6    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
 7    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 8    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
 9    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
10    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
11    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
12    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
13    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
14    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
15    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
16    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
17    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
18    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
19        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
20    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
21    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
22    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
23    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
24    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
25    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
26        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
27    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
28    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
29    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
30    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
31    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
32    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
33    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
34    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
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 1    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 2    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
 3    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 4    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 5    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 6        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 7    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 8    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 9    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
10    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
11    materials, supplies or equipment.
12        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
13    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
14    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
15    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
16    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
17    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
18    received pursuant to advertisement.
19        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
20    effect the provisions of this Section.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
22        (70 ILCS 280/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 2825)
23        Section 2-130.  Bids and advertisements.   Advertisements
24    Sec.  2-25.    Advertisement  for  bids shall be published at
25    least twice in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
26    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
27    be at least 10 calendar days before the  time  for  receiving
28    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
29    accessible  bulletin  boards  in  the principal office of the
30    Authority.  Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and
31    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
32    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
33    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
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 1    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
 2    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
 3    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
 4        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
 5    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
 6    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
 7    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
 8    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
 9    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
11    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
12    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
13    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
16    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
18    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
19    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
20    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
23    220-25) * * *
24    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
25        (70 ILCS 280/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 2826)
26        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
27    2-26.   As  soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be
28    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
29    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
30    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
31    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
32    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
33    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
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 1    appointing officers.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 3        (70 ILCS 280/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 2827)
 4        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-27.  The
 5    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-911.)
 9        (70 ILCS 280/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 2828)
10        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-28.  The Authority
11    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
12    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
13    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
14    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
15    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
16    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
17    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
18    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
19    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
20    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
21    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
22    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
23    areas of local governmental activity.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        (70 ILCS 280/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 2829)
26        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 2-29.  All property
27    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
28    or any taxing unit therein.
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
30               PART 225. RANDOLPH COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/1-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-1)
 2        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1-1.   The purpose of this
 3    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
 4    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
 5    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 6    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/1-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-2)
 9        Section 225-1. Short title. Sec. 1-2.* *  *  (nonstandard
10    provisions contained in Section 225-1) * * *.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/1-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-3)
13        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 1-3.  When used In this
14    Article:
15        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  225-5)
16    * * *
17        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
18    State,  and  any unit of local government or school  district
19    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
20    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
21        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
22    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
23    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
24    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
25        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 225-5)
26    * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/1-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-4)
29        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec. 1-4. * * *
30    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 225-10)  *  *  *
31         (a)  The  Authority may sue and be sued in its corporate
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 1    name,  but execution shall not in any case issue against  any
 2    property of the Authority.
 3        (b)   The Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 4    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 5    contained in Section 225-10) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/1-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-5)
 8        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
 9    buildings; lease of space. Sec. 1-5.  It shall be the duty of
10    the  Authority  to promote, operate and maintain expositions,
11    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
12    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
13    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
14    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
15    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
16    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
17    such purposes.
18        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
19    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
20    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
21    Authority.
22        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
23    to perform such duties.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/1-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-6)
26        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
27    domain. Sec. 1-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
28    rights and powers duties:
29        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
30    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
31    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
32    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
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 1    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
 2    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area; .
 3        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 4    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 5    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 6    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
 7    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
 8    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
 9    Authority or some other person or governmental agency; .
10        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
11    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
12    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
13    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
14    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
15        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
16    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
17    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
18    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
19    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
20    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
21    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
22    the interest on,  any bonds issued by the Authority; .
23        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
24    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/1-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-7)
27        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  1-7.   The
28    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
29    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
30    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
31    obligations become payable.
32    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/1-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-8)
 2        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
 3    or local agency. Sec. 1-8.  The Authority  shall  have  power
 4    (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift or
 5    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 6    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 7    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
 8    the State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii)  to apply
 9    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
10    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
11    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
12    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
13    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
14    grants, loans or appropriations.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/1-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-9)
17        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  1-9.   The  Authority
18    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
19    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
20    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
21    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
22    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
23    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
24    appropriations.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/1-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-10)
27        Section  2-45. Insurance. Sec. 1-10.  The Authority shall
28    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
29    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
30    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
31    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
32    officer,  or employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
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 1    performance  of  the duties of the his  office or employment,
 2    and against or any other insurable risk.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4        (70 ILCS 325/1-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-11)
 5        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
 6    performance.  Sec. 1-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
 7    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
 8    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
 9    Article Act.
10        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
11    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
12    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
13    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
14    revenue  bonds,   and  may  also  from time to time issue and
15    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
16    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
17    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
18    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
19    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
20    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
21    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
22    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
23    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
24    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
25    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
26    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, as
27    now or hereafter amended,  may be in  such  form,  may  carry
28    such registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,
29    may  be  payable at such place or places, may be made subject
30    to redemption in such manner and upon  such  terms,  with  or
31    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
32    executed in such manner,  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
33    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
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 1    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
 2    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
 3    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
 4    holder   or  holders  of  any  bonds,   or  interest  coupons
 5    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
 6    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
 7    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
 8    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
 9    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
10    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or and  any of its officers,
11    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
12    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
13    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
14    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
15    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
16    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
17        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
18    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
19    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
20    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
21    hereafter amended.
22        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
23    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
24    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
25    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
26    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
27    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
28    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
29        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
30    operating the said facilities; and
31        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
32    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
33    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
34    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
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 1    secure payment thereof.
 2        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 3    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
 4    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 5    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
 6    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
 7    theatrical,  and  cultural,   expositions, sports activities,
 8    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
 9    rentals,   and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority may
10    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
11    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
12    shall be created thereby.
13        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
14    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
15    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
16    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
17    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
18    instituted.
19        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
20    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
21    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
22    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
23    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
24    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
25    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
26    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
27    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
28    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
29    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
30    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
31    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
32    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
33    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
34    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
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 1    any advertisement.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/1-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-12)
 4        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 1-12.
 5    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
 6    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
 7    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
 8    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
 9    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
10    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
11    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
12    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
13    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
14    as provided in this Article. aforesaid.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/1-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-13)
17        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds. Sec. 1-13.  The  State
18    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
19    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
20    public bodies, and public officers of  any  thereof;  ,   all
21    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
22    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
23    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
24    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
25    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
26    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
27    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
28    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
29    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
30    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
31    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
32    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
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 1    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
 2    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 3    selecting securities for investment.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 5        (70 ILCS 325/1-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-14)
 6        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
 7    of  interest.  Sec.  1-14.*  *  *   (nonstandard   provisions
 8    contained  in  Section 225-15) * * * The members of the Board
 9    shall serve without compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed
10    for  actual  expenses  incurred by them in the performance of
11    their duties.
12        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
13    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
14    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
15    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/1-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-15)
18        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  1-15.*  * *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 225-20)  *  *  *
20    Within  30  days after certification of his appointment,  and
21    before entering upon the duties of his  office,  each  member
22    of the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
23    of  office  and  file  it  in  the office of the Secretary of
24    State.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/1-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-16)
27        Section 2-85. Board  members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
28    1-16.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
29    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
30    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
31    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
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 1    appointed  and  has  qualified. * * * (nonstandard provisions
 2    contained in Section 225-25) * * *
 3        In case of failure to qualify within the time required,  
 4    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,   or in case of  death,
 5    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 6    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 7    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
 8    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/1-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-17)
11        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 1-17.  As
12    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
13    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
14    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
15    its  own number, and adopt by-laws bylaws  and regulations to
16    govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman  and   his
17    successors  shall  be  elected by the Board from time to time
18    for the term of the chairman's his  office as a member of the
19    Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/1-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-18)
22        Section 2-95. Meetings; action by 5 Board  members.  Sec.
23    1-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
24    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
25    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
26        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
27    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
28    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
29    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
30    ordinance or resolution.
31        All  ordinances,  resolutions and all  proceedings of the
32    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
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 1    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 2    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 3    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 4    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/1-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-19)
 7        Section  2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  1-19.  The
 8    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
 9    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
10    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
11    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
12    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
13    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
14    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
15    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
16    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
17    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
18    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
19    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
20    such   penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
21    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
22    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
23    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
24    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
25    depositary depository  for those these funds.  The  oaths  of
26    office  and the treasurer's bond bonds  shall be filed in the
27    principal office of the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/1-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-20)
30        Section 2-105. Funds. Sec. 1-20.  All funds deposited  by
31    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
32    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
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 1    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 2    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
 3    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 4    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
 5    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
 6    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
 7    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 325/1-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-21)
10        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 1-21.
11    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
12    draft issued pursuant to this Article  Act   ceases  to  hold
13    office  (after  attaching  his  or her signature) to hold his
14    office and  before the delivery of the check or draft thereof
15    to the payee, that his  signature,  nevertheless,   shall  be
16    valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect as
17    if the officer he had remained in office until delivery.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/1-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-22)
20        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
21    1-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
22    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
23    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
24    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
25    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
26    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
27    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
28    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
29    time to time by the Board.
30        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
31    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
32    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
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 1    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
 2    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
 3    may designate.
 4        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
 5    and all  other  officers  provided  for,   pursuant  to  this
 6    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
 7    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
 8        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
 9    attorney, chief engineer,  and all other officers, attorneys,
10    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
11    the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
13        (70 ILCS 325/1-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-23)
14        Section 2-122. Rules  and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
15    1-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
16    regulations, proper or necessary, to carry  into  effect  the
17    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
18    be deemed proper.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/1-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-24)
21        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
22    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 1-24.  All
23    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
24    $2,500   or  for  a  concession  in  or  lease  of  property,
25    including air rights,  of the Authority for a  term  of  more
26    than  one  year  shall  be awarded to the highest responsible
27    bidder,  after  advertising  for  bids.    All   construction
28    contracts  and  contracts  for supplies, materials, equipment
29    and services, when the expense thereof  will  exceed  $2,500,
30    shall   be   let  to  the  lowest  responsible  bidder  after
31    advertising  for  bids,  excepting  (1)  when  repair  parts,
32    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
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 1    or services previously furnished or contracted for; (2)  when
 2    the  nature of the services required is such that competitive
 3    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
 4    without  limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,   the
 5    services  of  accountants,  architects, attorneys, engineers,
 6    physicians,  superintendents  of  construction,  and   others
 7    possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such
 8    as  water,  light,  heat,  power,  telephone or telegraph are
 9    required.
10        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
11    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
12    possible,   and,  in  any  event,  in  a manner calculated to
13    ensure insure  the best interests of the public.  Competitive
14    bidding is not required for  the  lease  of  real  estate  or
15    buildings owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is
16    empowered  to  offer  such leases upon such terms as it deems
17    advisable.
18        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
19    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
20    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
21    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
22    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
23    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
24    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
25    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
26    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
27    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
28    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
29    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
30    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
31    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
32    open to public inspection.
33        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
34    Authority,   and  their relatives within the fourth degree of
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 1    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law,   are  forbidden
 2    to  be  interested directly or indirectly in any contract for
 3    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 4    materials, supplies or equipment.
 5        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 6    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 7    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 8    advertisement,  shall be received, the Board may  award  such
 9    contract without competitive bidding,  provided that it shall
10    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
11    received pursuant to advertisement.
12        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
13    effect the provisions of this Section.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 325/1-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-25)
16        Section  2-130.  Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.   1-25.
17    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
18    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
19    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
20    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
21    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
22    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
23    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
24    receiving and opening of bids and,  by reference to plans and
25    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
26    by reference to plans and specifications on file  at the time
27    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
28    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
29    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
30    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure   free  and  open
31    competitive bidding.
32        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
33    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
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 1    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 2    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 3    cashier's  check,   as  a  deposit  of  good  faith,   in   a
 4    reasonable amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising
 5    for  bids,   shall  be  required  with  the  proposal of each
 6    bidder.  Bond for faithful performance of the  contract  with
 7    surety  or  sureties  satisfactory  to the Board and adequate
 8    insurance may be required in reasonable amounts to  be  fixed
 9    by the Board before advertising for bids.
10        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
11    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
12    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
13    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
14    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
15    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
16    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
17         * *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
18    225-30) * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
20        (70 ILCS 325/1-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-26)
21        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement. Sec. 1-26.
22    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
23    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
24    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
25    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
26    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
27    for  distribution  to  persons  interested upon request and a
28    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
29    appointing officers.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
31        (70 ILCS 325/1-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-27)
32        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 1-27.  The
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 1    Authority  created  by  this  Article  Act    shall   receive
 2    financial  support from the State in the amounts provided for
 3    in Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act, as
 4    now or hereafter amended.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/1-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-28)
 7        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 1-28.  The  Authority
 8    is  hereby   expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
 9    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act
10    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
11    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
12    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
13    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
14    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
15    the   General   Assembly   intends  that  the  "State  action
16    exemption" to the application of the federal  antitrust  laws
17    be  fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent its
18    activities  are  either  (1)  expressly   or   by   necessary
19    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
20    or   (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local  governmental
21    activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/1-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-29)
24        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 1-29.  All property of
25    the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State  or
26    any taxing unit therein.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/1-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7001-30)
29        Section  2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 1-30.  Purchases made
30    under pursuant  to   this  Article  Act   shall  be  made  in
31    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2                 PART 230. RIVER FOREST CIVIC CENTER
 3        (70 ILCS 330/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3301)
 4        Section  2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose  of this
 5    Article Act is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the  State  of
 6    Illinois  to  enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail
 7    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 8    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
10        (70 ILCS 330/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3302)
11        Section 230-1.  Short title. Sec. 2. * *  *  (nonstandard
12    provisions contained in Section 230-1) * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
14        (70 ILCS 330/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3303)
15        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec.  3.   When used In this
16    Article Act:
17        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 230-5)
18    * * *
19        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
20    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
21    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
22    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
23        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
24    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
25    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
26    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
27        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 230-5)
28    * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
30        (70 ILCS 330/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3304)
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 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *  *  *
 2    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 230-10) * * *
 3        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 4    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
 5    property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 7    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 8    contained in Section 230-10) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
10        (70 ILCS 330/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3305)
11        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
12    lease of space.  Sec.  5.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
13    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
14    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
15    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
16    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
17    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
18    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
19    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
20    purposes.
21        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
22    rental and the lease of air space  over  and  appurtenant  to
23    such  structures  shall be deemed an integral function of the
24    Authority.
25        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
26    to perform such duties.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
28        (70 ILCS 330/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3306)
29        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
30    domain. Sec. 6.   The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
31    rights and powers duties:
32        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
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 1    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
 2    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 3    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
 4    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
 5    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 6        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 7    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 8    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
 9    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
10    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
11    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
12    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
13        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
14    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
15    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
16    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
17    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
18        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
19    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
20    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
21    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
22    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
23    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
24    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
25    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
26        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
27    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
29        (70 ILCS 330/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3307)
30        Section   2-25.  Incurring   obligations.  Sec.  7.   The
31    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
32    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
33    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
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 1    obligations become payable.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 3        (70 ILCS 330/7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3307.1)
 4        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 7.1.  Purchases  made
 5    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
 6    compliance with the  the  "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
 7    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 9        (70 ILCS 330/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3308)
10        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
11    State, or local agency. Sec. 8.   The  Authority  shall  have
12    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
13    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
14    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
15    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
16    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
17    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
18    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
19    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
20    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
21    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
22    grants, loans or appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
24        (70 ILCS 330/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3309)
25        Section  2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec.  9.   The Authority
26    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
27    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
28    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
29    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
30    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
31    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
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 1    appropriations.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 3        (70 ILCS 330/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3310)
 4        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 10.  The  Authority  shall
 5    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 6    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 7    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
 8    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
 9    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
10    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
11    and against or any other insurable risk.
12    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
13        (70 ILCS 330/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3311)
14        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
15    performance. Sec. 11.  The Authority  shall  have  continuing
16    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
17    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
18    Article Act.
19        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
20    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
21    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
22    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
23    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
24    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
25    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
26    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
27    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
28    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
29    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
30    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
31    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
32    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
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 1    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
 2    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
 3    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
 4    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
 5    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
 6    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
 7    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
 8    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
 9    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
10    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
11    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
12    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
13    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
14    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
15    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
16    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
17    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
18    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
19    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
20    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
21    officers, agents or employees of or any contract or  covenant
22    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
23    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
24    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
25    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
26    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
27    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
28    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
29    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
30    covenant.
31        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
32    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
33    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
34    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
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 1        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 2    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 3    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
 4    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
 5    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
 6    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
 7    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
 8        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 9    operating the said facilities; and
10        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
11    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
12    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
13    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
14    secure payment thereof.
15        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
16    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
17    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
18    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
19    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
20    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
21    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
22    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
23    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
24    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
25    Authority shall be created thereby.
26        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
27    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
28    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
29    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
30    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
31    instituted.
32        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
33    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
34    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
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 1    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
 2    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
 3    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
 4    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
 5    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
 6    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
 7    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
 8    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
 9    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
10    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
11    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
12    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
13    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
14    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
15    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
16        (70 ILCS 330/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3312)
17        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of  indebtedness.  Sec.  12.
18    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
19    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
20    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
21    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
22    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
23    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
24    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
25    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
26    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
27    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
29        (70 ILCS 330/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3313)
30        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 13.   The  State
31    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
32    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
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 1    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 2    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 3    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 4    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 5    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 6    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
 7    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
 8    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 9    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
10    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
11    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
12    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
13    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
14    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
15    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
16    selecting securities for investment.
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
18        (70 ILCS 330/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3314)
19        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
20    of interest. Sec. 14. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained
21    in Section 230-15) * * * The members of the Board shall serve
22    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
23    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
24        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
25    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
26    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
27    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
29        (70 ILCS 330/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3315)
30        Section  230-20.  Members  of  Board.  Sec.  15.  *  *  *
31    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 230-20) * * *
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 330/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3316)
 2        Section  2-90.  Organization  of  the Board. Sec. 16.  As
 3    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 4    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 5    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 6    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
 7    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
 8    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
 9    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
10    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
12        (70 ILCS 330/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3317)
13        Section  230-25.  Meetings;  quorum; public records. Sec.
14    17. *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
15    230-25) * * *
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
17        (70 ILCS 330/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3318)
18        Section 2-100.  Secretary; treasurer. Sec. 18.  The Board
19    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
20    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
21    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
22    Before entering upon the duties of their  respective  offices
23    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
24    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
25    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
26    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
27    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
28    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
29    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
30    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
31    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
32    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
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 1    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
 2    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
 3    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
 4    depositary for those these funds.  The oaths  of  office  and
 5    the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the principal office
 6    of the Authority.
 7    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 8        (70 ILCS 330/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3319)
 9        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 19.  All funds  deposited  by
10    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
11    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
12    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
13    countersigned  by  the  chairman  of the Board. The Board may
14    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
15    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
16    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
17    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
18    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
20        (70 ILCS 330/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3320)
21        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  20.
22    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
23    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
24    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
25    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
26    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
27    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
28    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
29    delivery.
30    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
31        (70 ILCS 330/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3321)
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 1        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 2    21.   The  Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 3    person  of recognized ability  and  business  experience,  to
 4    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 5    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 6    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 7    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 8    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
 9    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
10    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
11        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
12    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
13    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
14    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
15    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
16    may designate.
17        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
18    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
19    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
20    office and shall not be members of the Board.
21        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
22    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
23    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
24    the Board.
25    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
26        (70 ILCS 330/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3322)
27        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations; penalties. Sec.
28    22.  The Board  shall  have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
29    regulations  proper  or  necessary  to  carry into effect the
30    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
31    be deemed proper.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 330/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3323)
 2        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 3    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of  5  Board members. Sec. 23.  All
 4    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 5    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 6    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
 7    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
 8    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
 9    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
10    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
11    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
12    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
13    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
14    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
15    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
16    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
17    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
18    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
19    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
20    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
21    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
22        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
23    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
24    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
25    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
26    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
27    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
28    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
29        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
30    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
31    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
32    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
33    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
34    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
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 1    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
 2    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 3    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
 4    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 5    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
 6    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
 7    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
 8    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
 9        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
10    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
11    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
12    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
13    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
14    materials, supplies or equipment.
15        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
16    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
17    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
18    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
19    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
20    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
21    received pursuant to advertisement.
22        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
23    effect the provisions of this Section.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
25        (70 ILCS 330/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3324)
26        Section 2-130.  Bids and advertisements.   Advertisements
27    Sec.  24.  Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
28    twice in a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published
29    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
30    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
31    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
32    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
33    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
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 1    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 2    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
 3    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
 4    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 5    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
 6    free and open competitive bidding.
 7        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 8    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 9    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
10    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
11    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
12    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
13    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
14    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
15    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
16    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
17    before advertising for bids.
18        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
19    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
20    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
21    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
22    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
23    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
24    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
25        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
26    230-30) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
28        (70 ILCS 330/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3325)
29        Section 2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec.  25.
30    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
31    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
32    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
33    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
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 1    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
 2    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
 3    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 4    appointing officers.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
 6        (70 ILCS 330/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3326)
 7        Section  2-140.  State  financial  support. Sec. 26.  The
 8    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 9    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
10    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
12        (70 ILCS 330/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3327)
13        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 27.  All property  of
14    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
15    any taxing unit therein.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1451.)
17                  PART 235. RIVERSIDE CIVIC CENTER
18        (70 ILCS 325/3-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-1)
19        Section 2-3. Purpose  Sec.  3-1.   The  purpose  of  this
20    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
21    enhance  the  ability  of its citizens to avail themselves of
22    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
23    the entire State of Illinois.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/3-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-2)
26        Section 235-1. Short title Sec. 3-2.  *  *  *(nonstandard
27    provisions contained in Section 235-1)* * *
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29        (70 ILCS 325/3-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-3)
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 1        Section  2-5.  Definitions.  Sec. 3-3.  When used In this
 2    Article:
 3        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-5)*
 4    * *
 5        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
 6    State,  and  any  unit of local government or school district
 7    governmental  body,  and  any  agency   or   instrumentality,
 8    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
 9        "Person"   means   any   individual,  firm,  partnership,
10    corporation, both domestic and foreign, company,  association
11    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
12    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
13        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-5)*
14    * *
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/3-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-4)
17        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal  Sec.  3-4.  *  *
18    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-10)* * *
19        (a) The Authority may sue and be sued  in  its  corporate
20    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
21    property of the Authority.
22        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
23    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
24    contained in Section 235-10)* * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/3-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-5)
27        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
28    buildings; lease of space Sec. 3-5.  It shall be the duty  of
29    the  Authority  to promote, operate and maintain expositions,
30    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
31    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
32    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
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 1    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
 2    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
 3    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
 4    such purposes.
 5        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
 6    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
 7    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
 8    Authority.
 9        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
10    to perform such duties.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/3-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-6)
13        Section 2-20. Rights and powers, including eminent domain
14    Sec.  3-6.  The Authority shall have the following rights and
15    powers duties:
16        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
17    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
18    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
19    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
20    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
21    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
22        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
23    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
24    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
25    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
26    such  grounds,  centers,  and  auditoriums for the holding of
27    fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether  conducted  by  the
28    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
29        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
30    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
31    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
32    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
33    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
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 1        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
 2    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
 3    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 4    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
 5    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
 6    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
 7    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
 8    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
 9        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
10    the objects and purposes of this Article.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/3-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-7)
13        Section   2-25.  Incurring  obligations  Sec.  3-7.   The
14    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
15    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
16    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
17    obligations become payable.
18    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
19        (70 ILCS 325/3-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-8)
20        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
21    or local agency Sec. 3-8.  The Authority shall have power (i)
22    to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift  or  otherwise
23    any  property  or  rights useful for the Authority's purposes
24    from any person or persons, from any  municipal  corporation,
25    body  politic,  or  agency  of  the  State, or from the State
26    itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply  for  and
27    accept  grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations from
28    the State  of  Illinois  or  any  agency  or  instrumentality
29    thereof  to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority,
30    and (iii) to enter into  any  agreement  with  the  State  of
31    Illinois  in  relation to such grants, matching grants, loans
32    or appropriations.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/3-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-9)
 3        Section 2-40. Federal  money  Sec.  3-9.   The  Authority
 4    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 5    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 6    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 7    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 8    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 9    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
10    appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/3-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-10)
13        Section  2-45.  Insurance Sec. 3-10.  The Authority shall
14    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
15    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
16    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
17    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
18    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
19    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
20    and against or any other insurable risk.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/3-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-11)
23        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
24    performance  Sec.  3-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
25    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
26    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
27    Article.
28        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
29    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
30    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
31    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
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 1    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
 2    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
 3    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 4    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 5    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
 6    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 7    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 8    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 9    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
10    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
11    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
12    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
13    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, as
14    now or hereafter amended, may be in such form, may carry such
15    registration privileges, may be executed in such manner,  may
16    be  payable  at  such place or places, may be made subject to
17    redemption in such  manner  and  upon  such  terms,  with  or
18    without  premium  as  is  stated  on the face thereof, may be
19    executed in such manner,  and  may  contain  such  terms  and
20    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
21    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
22    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
23    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
24    holder   or   holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
25    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
26    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
27    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
28    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
29    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
30    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or  and any of its officers,
31    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
32    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
33    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
34    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
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 1    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
 2    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 3        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 4    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 5    that it is non-negotiable nonnegotiable, all such bonds shall
 6    be negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial  Code,
 7    as now or hereafter amended.
 8        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 9    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
10    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
11    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
12    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
13    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
14    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
15        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
16    operating the said facilities; and
17        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
18    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
19    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
20    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
21    secure payment thereof.
22        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
23    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
24    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
25    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
26    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
27    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
28    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
29    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
30    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
31    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
32    shall be created thereby.
33        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
34    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
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 1    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
 2    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 3    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
 4    instituted.
 5        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
 6    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 7    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
 8    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
 9    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
10    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
11    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
12    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
13    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
14    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
15    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
16    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
17    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
18    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
19    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
20    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
21    any advertisement.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/3-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-12)
24        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature of indebtedness Sec. 3-12.
25    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
26    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
27    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
28    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
29    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
30    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
31    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
32    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
33    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
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 1    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/3-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-13)
 4        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds Sec. 3-13.   The  State
 5    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
 6    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 7    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 8    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 9    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
10    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
11    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
12    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
13    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
14    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
15    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
16    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
17    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
18    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
19    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
20    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
21    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
22    selecting securities for investment.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/3-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-14)
25        Section  2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict
26    of interest Sec. 3-14. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
27    in Section 235-15)* * * The members of the Board shall  serve
28    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
29    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
30        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
31    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
32    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
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 1    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/3-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-15)
 4        Section   235-20.   Board   members   Sec.   3-15.   *  *
 5    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-20)* * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/3-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-16)
 8        Section 235-25. Board members;  vacancy  in  office  Sec.
 9    3-16.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
10    235-25)* * *
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/3-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-17)
13        Section 235-30. Organization of the Board Sec. 3-17. *  *
14    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-30)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/3-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-18)
17        Section  2-96.  Meetings;  action by 4 Board members Sec.
18    3-18.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
19    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
20    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
21        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
22    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
23    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
24    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
25    ordinance or resolution.
26        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
27    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
28    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
29    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
30    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
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 1    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/3-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-19)
 4        Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer Sec. 3-19.  The Board
 5    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
 6    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
 7    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
 8    Before  entering upon the duties of their respective offices,
 9    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
10    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
11    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
12    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
13    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
14    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
15    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
16    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
17    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
18    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
19    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
20    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
21    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
22    depositary  depository  for  those these funds.  The oaths of
23    office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed  in  the
24    principal office of the Authority.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
26        (70 ILCS 325/3-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-20)
27        Section  2-105.  Funds Sec. 3-20.  All funds deposited by
28    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
29    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
30    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
31    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
32    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
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 1    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 2    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 3    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
 4    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 6        (70 ILCS 325/3-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-21)
 7        Section  2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts Sec. 3-21.
 8    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
 9    draft issued pursuant to this Article ceases (after attaching
10    his signature) to hold his office after attaching his or  her
11    signature  and  before  the  delivery  of  the check or draft
12    thereof to the payee, that his signature, nevertheless, shall
13    be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect
14    as if the officer he had remained in office until delivery.
15    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
16        (70 ILCS 325/3-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-22)
17        Section 2-115. General manager; other  appointments  Sec.
18    3-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
19    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
20    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
21    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
22    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
23    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
24    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
25    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
26    time to time by the Board.
27        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
28    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
29    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
30    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
31    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
32    may designate.
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 1        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 2    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
 3    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
 4    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
 5        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
 6    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
 7    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
 8    the Board.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/3-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-23)
11        Section  2-122.  Rules  and  regulations;  penalties Sec.
12    3-23.  The Board shall have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
13    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
14    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
15    be deemed proper.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/3-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-24)
18        Section  2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest or
19    lowest bidder by vote of 5  Board  members  Sec.  3-24.   All
20    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
21    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
22    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
23    shall be awarded to the  highest  responsible  bidder,  after
24    advertising   for   bids.   All  construction  contracts  and
25    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
26    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
27    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
28    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
29    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
30    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
31    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
32    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
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 1    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 2    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 3    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
 4    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
 5    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
 6        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
 7    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
 8    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
 9    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
10    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
11    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
12    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
13        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
14    Board  may  take  into  account  the  past  record records of
15    dealings with the bidder, the bidder's  experience,  adequacy
16    of  equipment, and ability to complete performance within the
17    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
18    but in no case shall any such contracts  be  awarded  to  any
19    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
20    lease)   or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase  or
21    expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a  vote  of  at
22    least  5  members  of  the  Board,  and unless such action is
23    accompanied by a  statement  in  writing  setting  forth  the
24    reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract  to the highest or
25    lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement  shall  be
26    kept  on  file  in  the principal office of the Authority and
27    open to public inspection.
28        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
29    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
30    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
31    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
32    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
33    materials, supplies or equipment.
34        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
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 1    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
 2    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
 3    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
 4    contract without competitive bidding, provided that it  shall
 5    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
 6    received pursuant to advertisement.
 7        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
 8    effect the provisions of this Section.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/3-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-25)
11        Section 235-35. Bids and advertisements Sec.  3-25.  *  *
12    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 235-35)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/3-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-26)
15        Section  2-135. Report and financial statement Sec. 3-26.
16    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
17    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
18    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
19    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
20    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
21    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
22    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
23    appointing officers.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/3-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-27)
26        Section 2-140. State financial support  Sec.  3-27.   The
27    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
28    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
29    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support  Act,  as  now  or
30    hereafter amended.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/3-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-28)
 2        Section  2-145.  Antitrust laws Sec. 3-28.  The Authority
 3    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 4    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 5    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 6    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 7    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
 8    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
 9    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
10    the   General   Assembly   intends  that  the  "State  action
11    exemption" to the application of the federal  antitrust  laws
12    be  fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent its
13    activities  are  either  (1)  expressly   or   by   necessary
14    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
15    or   (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local  governmental
16    activity.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/3-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-29)
19        Section 2-150. Tax exemption Sec. 3-29.  All property  of
20    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
21    any taxing unit therein.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/3-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7003-30)
24        Section 2-30. Prompt payment Sec. 3-30.   Purchases  made
25    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
26    with the Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act,  as  now  or
27    hereafter amended.
28    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
29                   PART 240. ROCKFORD CIVIC CENTER
30        (70 ILCS 340/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1331)
31        Section  240-1.  Short  title. Sec. 1. * * * (nonstandard
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 1    provisions contained in Section 240-1) * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 3        (70 ILCS 340/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1332)
 4        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec.  2.  When  used  In  this
 5    Article Act:
 6        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-5)
 7    * * *
 8        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 9    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
10    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
11    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
12        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
13    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
14    or joint stock  joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
15    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
16    thereof.
17        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-5)
18    * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
20        (70 ILCS 340/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1333)
21        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *  *  *
22    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-10) * * *
23        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
24    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
25    property of the Authority.
26        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
27    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
28    contained in Section 240-10) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
30        (70 ILCS 340/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1334)
31        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
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 1    lease of space.  Sec.  4.   It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the
 2    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
 3    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
 4    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
 5    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
 6    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
 7    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
 8    auditorium,  exposition  and  office   buildings   for   such
 9    purposes.
10        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
11    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
12    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
13    Authority.
14        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
15    to perform such duties.
16    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
17        (70 ILCS 340/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1335)
18        Section  240-15.  Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  5.  *  *  *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-15) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
21        (70 ILCS 340/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1336)
22        Section   2-25.  Incurring   obligations.   Sec.  6.  The
23    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
24    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
25    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
26    obligations become payable.
27    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
28        (70 ILCS 340/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1336.1)
29        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.  Purchases  made
30    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
31    compliance with the  the  "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
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 1    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
 2    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 3        (70 ILCS 340/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1337)
 4        Section   2-35.  Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 5    State, or local agency. Sec. 7.  The Authority shall have the
 6    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
 7    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 8    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
 9    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
10    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
11    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
12    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
13    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
14    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
15    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
16    grants, loans or appropriations.
17    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
18        (70 ILCS 340/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1338)
19        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec. 8. The Authority shall
20    have the power (i) to apply for and accept  grants,  matching
21    grants,  loans  or appropriations from the federal government
22    or any agency or instrumentality thereof to be used  for  any
23    of  the  purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter into any
24    agreement with the federal government  in  relation  to  such
25    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
26    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
27        (70 ILCS 340/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1339)
28        Section  2-45.  Insurance.  Sec.  9.  The Authority shall
29    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
30    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
31    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
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 1    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 2    officer, or employee of the Board  or  of  Authority  in  the
 3    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 4    and against or any other insurable risk.
 5    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 6        (70 ILCS 340/9.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1339.1)
 7        Section 240-20.  State office building. Sec. 9.1. *  *  *
 8    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-20) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-109.)
10        (70 ILCS 340/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1340)
11        Section 2-52.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
12    semi-annually;  bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
13    Sec. 10. The Authority shall have continuing power to  borrow
14    money  for  the  purpose  of  carrying out and performing its
15    duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act.
16        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
17    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
18    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
19    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
20    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
21    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
22    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
23    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
24    thereof.  All  such  bonds  shall  be payable solely from the
25    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
26    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
27    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
28    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
29    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
30    time or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from  their
31    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
32    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
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 1    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
 2    the contract, payable semi-annually, may be in such form, may
 3    carry  such  registration privileges, may be executed in such
 4    manner, may be payable at such place or places, may  be  made
 5    subject  to  redemption  in  such manner and upon such terms,
 6    with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may
 7    be executed in such manner and may  contain  such  terms  and
 8    covenants,  all as may be provided in said ordinance. In case
 9    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
10    attaching his signature) to hold office, his signature  shall
11    nevertheless  be  valid  and  effective for all purposes. The
12    holder  or  holders  of  any  bonds,  or   interest   coupons
13    appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the  Authority  may  bring
14    mandamus,   injunction,   or   other  civil  actions  or  and
15    proceedings to compel the performance and observance  by  the
16    Authority  or  any of its officers, agents or employees of or
17    any contract or covenant  made  by  the  Authority  with  the
18    holders  of such bonds or interest coupons, and to compel the
19    Authority and any of its officers,  agents  or  employees  to
20    perform  any  duties required to be performed for the benefit
21    of the holders of any such bonds or interest coupons  by  the
22    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
23    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
24    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
25    contract or covenant.
26        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
27    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
28    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
29    instruments under  the  Uniform  Commercial  Code  Negotiable
30    Instrument Law of the State of Illinois.
31        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
32    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
33    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
34    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
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 1    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
 2    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
 3    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
 4    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
 5    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
 6    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
 7    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
 8    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
 9    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
10    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
11    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
12        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
13    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
14    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
15    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
16    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
17    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
18    revenues of the Authority to pay:
19        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
20    operating the said facilities; and
21        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
22    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
23    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
24    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
25    secure payment thereof.
26        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
27    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
28    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
29    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
30    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
31    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
32    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
33    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
34    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
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 1    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
 2    created thereby.
 3        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 4    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
 5    injunction,  or other civil actions or action and proceedings
 6    in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel  performance
 7    and   compliance  therewith,  but  the  trust  agreement  may
 8    prescribe by whom or on  whose  behalf  such  action  may  be
 9    instituted.
10        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
11    sold the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof,  shall
12    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
13    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
14    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
15    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
16    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
17    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
18    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
19    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
20    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
21    shall have the right to reject all bids and  readvertise  for
22    bids in the manner provided for in the initial advertisement.
23    However,  if  no  bids are received such bonds may be sold at
24    not less than par value, without further advertising,  within
25    60  days  after the bids are required to be filed pursuant to
26    any advertisement.
27        With respect to instruments  for  the  payment  of  money
28    issued  under  this  Section  either before, on, or after the
29    effective date of Public Act  86-4  this  amendatory  Act  of
30    1989,  it is and always has been the intention of the General
31    Assembly (i) that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and  always  have
32    been  supplementary  grants  of power to issue instruments in
33    accordance with the Omnibus  Bond  Acts,  regardless  of  any
34    provision  of  this  Article  Act that may appear to be or to
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 1    have been more restrictive than those  Acts,  (ii)  that  the
 2    provisions  of  this  Section  are  not  a  limitation on the
 3    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
 4    (iii) that instruments issued under this Section  within  the
 5    supplementary  authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts are
 6    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
 7    may appear to be or to have been more restrictive than  those
 8    Acts.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
10        (70 ILCS 340/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1341)
11        Section  2-55.  Bonds;  nature  of indebtedness. Sec. 11.
12    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
13    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
14    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
15    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
16    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
17    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
18    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
19    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
20    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
21    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
22    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
23        (70 ILCS 340/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1342)
24        Section  2-60.  Investment  in bonds. Sec. 12.  The State
25    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
26    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
27    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
28    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
29    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
30    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
31    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
32    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
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 1    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
 2    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 3    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
 4    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
 5    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
 6    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 7    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 8    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 9    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
10    selecting securities for investment.
11    (Source: P.A. 85-1209.)
12        (70 ILCS 340/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1343)
13        Section 240-22.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
14    * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-22)  *
15    * *
16    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
17        (70 ILCS 340/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1344)
18        Section   240-23.  Tax.  Sec.  14.  *  *  *  (nonstandard
19    provisions contained in Section 240-23) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
21        (70 ILCS 340/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1345)
22        Section   2-76.  Board   members;   financial    matters;
23    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
24    interest. Sec. 15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
25    Section 240-25) * * * The members of  the  Board  They  shall
26    serve  without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for
27    actual expenses incurred by them in the performance of  their
28    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
29    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
30    for his or her services as such officer.
31        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
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 1    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
 2    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
 3    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 4    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 5        (70 ILCS 340/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1346)
 6        Section   2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.16.  *  *  *
 7    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-30)  *  *  *
 8    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
 9    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
10    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
11    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
12    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
13        (70 ILCS 340/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1347)
14        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 17.
15    Members of the board shall hold office until their respective
16    successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member  may
17    resign  from his office; the resignation takes to take effect
18    when the member's his successor has been  appointed  and  has
19    qualified.
20        Section  2-83.  Removal  of Board member from office. The
21    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
22    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
23    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
24    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
25    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
26    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
27    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
28    than 10 ten days' notice.
29        (Section 2-85, resumed)
30        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
31    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
32    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
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 1    office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled  for
 2    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
 3    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
 4    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
 5        (70 ILCS 340/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1348)
 6        Section 2-90.  Organization of the  Board.  Sec.  18.  As
 7    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
 8    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 9    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
10    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
11    its  proceedings.  The  initial  chairman  and his successors
12    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
13    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
14    the term of 3 three years, whichever is shorter.
15    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
16        (70 ILCS 340/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1349)
17        Section 240-35.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
18    and resolutions by chairman; public records. Sec. 19. *  *  *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-35) * * *
20    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
21        (70 ILCS 340/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1350)
22        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
23    bank or savings and loan  association.  Sec.  20.  The  Board
24    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
25    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
26    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
27    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
28    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
29    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
30    corporate sureties to be approved  by  the  Board.  The  bond
31    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
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 1    be directed upon the faithful performance of  the  duties  of
 2    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
 3    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
 4    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
 5    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
 6    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
 7    loss  sustained  by the insolvency, failure or closing of any
 8    savings and  loan  association  or  national  or  State  bank
 9    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
10    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
11    as  a  depository  for those these funds. The oaths of office
12    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
13    office of the Authority.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
15        (70 ILCS 340/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1351)
16        Section  240-37.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
17    Investment  Act.  Sec.  21.  *  *  *  (nonstandard provisions
18    contained in Section 240-37) * * *
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1362.)
20        (70 ILCS 340/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1352)
21        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  22.
22    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
23    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
24    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
25    his or her signature and  before the delivery of the check or
26    draft  thereof  to the payee, that his signature nevertheless
27    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
28    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
29    delivery thereof.
30    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
31        (70 ILCS 340/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1353)
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 1        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 2    23. The Board may appoint a general manager who  shall  be  a
 3    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 4    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
 5    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
 6    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
 7    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
 8    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
 9    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
10    time to time by the Board.
11        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
12    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
13    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
14    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
15    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
16    may designate.
17        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
18    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
19    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
20    office and shall not be members of the Board.
21        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
22    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
23    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
24    the Board.
25    (Source: P.A. 81-257.)
26        (70 ILCS 340/23a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1353a)
27        Section 240-40.  Security police force. Sec. 23a. *  *  *
28    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 240-40) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 83-535.)
30        (70 ILCS 340/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1354)
31        Section   240-45.  Ordinances   and   rules;   fines  and
32    penalties. Sec. 24. * * * (nonstandard  provisions  contained
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 1    in Section 240-45) * * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-535.)
 3        (70 ILCS 340/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1355)
 4        Section  240-50.  Contracts.  Sec. 25. * * * (nonstandard
 5    provisions contained in Section 240-50) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
 7        (70 ILCS 340/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1356)
 8        Section  2-130.  Bids  and   advertisements.   Sec.   26.
 9    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
10    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
11    metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 ten
12    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
13    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
14    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
15    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
16    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
17    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
18    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
19    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
20    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
21    free and open competitive bidding.
22        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
23    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
24    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
25    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
26    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
27    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
28    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
29    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
30    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
31    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
32    before advertising for bids.
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 1        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
 2    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
 3    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
 4    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
 5    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 6    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 7    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 8        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
 9    240-55) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 79-1358.)
11        (70 ILCS 340/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1357)
12        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 27.
13    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
14    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
15    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
16    operations and of its assets and  liabilities.  A  reasonably
17    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
18    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
19    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
20    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
21    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
22        (70 ILCS 340/27.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1357.1)
23        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 27.1.  The Authority
24    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
25    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
26    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
27    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
28    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
29    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
30    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
31    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
32    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
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 1    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 2    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 3    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 4    areas of local governmental activity.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 6        (70 ILCS 340/27.2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1357.2)
 7        Section  2-150.  Tax  exemption. Sec. 27.2.  All property
 8    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
 9    or any taxing unit therein.
10    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
11        (70 ILCS 340/27.3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1357.3)
12        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 27.3.  The
13    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
14    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
15    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
16    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
17        (70 ILCS 340/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1358)
18        Section  2-155.  Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  28.  If  any
19    provision of this Article Act is held invalid such  provision
20    shall  be  deemed to be excised from this Article Act and the
21    invalidity  thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the   other
22    provisions  of  this  Article  Act. If the application of any
23    provision of this Article Act to any person  or  circumstance
24    is  held  invalid it shall not affect the application of such
25    provision to such persons or circumstances other  than  those
26    as to which it is held invalid.
27    (Source: P.A. 76-1769.)
28                    PART 245. SALEM CIVIC CENTER
29        (70 ILCS 335/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7101)
30        Section  2-3.   Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose of this
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 1    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 2    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
 3    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
 4    the entire State of Illinois.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 6        (70 ILCS 335/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7102)
 7        Section  245-1.  Short  title.  Sec. 2. * * *(nonstandard
 8    provisions contained in Section 245-1)* * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
10        (70 ILCS 335/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7103)
11        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.   When  used  In  this
12    Article:
13        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 245-5)*
14    * *
15        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
16    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
17    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
18    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
19        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
20    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
21    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
22    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
23        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 245-5)*
24    * *
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
26        (70 ILCS 335/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7104)
27        Section   2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *  *
28    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 245-10) * * *
29        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
30    name,  but  execution shall not in any case issue against any
31    property of the Authority.
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 1        (b) The Authority  may adopt a common seal and change the
 2    same at its  pleasure. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
 3    in Section 245-10)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 5        (70 ILCS 335/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7105)
 6        Section  2-15.   Duties;  auditorium,  recreational,  and
 7    other buildings; lease of space. Sec. 5.   It  shall  be  the
 8    duty  of  the  Authority  to  promote,  operate  and maintain
 9    expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural
10    activities from time to time in the metropolitan area and  in
11    connection   therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain
12    industrial, cultural, educational, theatrical, sports,  trade
13    and  scientific exhibits and to construct, equip and maintain
14    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
15    such purposes.
16        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
17    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
18    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
19    Authority.
20        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
21    to perform such duties.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
23        (70 ILCS 335/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7106)
24        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
25    domain. Sec. 6.   The  Authority  shall  have  the  following
26    rights and powers duties:
27        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
28    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
29    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
30    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
31    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
32    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
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 1        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
 2    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
 3    industrial,  cultural,  educational  education,   trade   and
 4    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
 5    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
 6    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
 7    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
 8        (c)  To  exercise  the right of eminent domain to acquire
 9    sites for such grounds, centers, buildings  and  auditoriums,
10    and  parking  areas and facilities in the manner provided for
11    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
12    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;.
13        (d)  To   fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable    and
14    nondiscriminatory  charges  and  rents  for  the  use of such
15    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
16    auditoriums and admission charges to fairs,  shows,  exhibits
17    and  events  sponsored or held by the Authority.  The charges
18    collected may be made  available  to  defray  the  reasonable
19    expenses  of  the  Authority and to pay the principal of, and
20    the interest on,  any bonds issued by the Authority;.
21        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
22    the objects and purposes of this Article.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
24        (70 ILCS 335/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7107)
25        Section   2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7.   The
26    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
27    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
28    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
29    obligations become payable.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
31        (70 ILCS 335/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7108)
32        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
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 1    State, or local agency. Sec. 8.   The  Authority  shall  have
 2    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 3    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 4    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 5    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
 6    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
 7    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 8    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
 9    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
10    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
11    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
12    grants, loans or appropriations.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
14        (70 ILCS 335/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7109)
15        Section  2-40.   Federal  money.  Sec.  9.  The Authority
16    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
17    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
18    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
19    used  for  any  of  the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to
20    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
21    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
22    appropriations.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
24        (70 ILCS 335/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7110)
25        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 10.  The  Authority  shall
26    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
27    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
28    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
29    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
30    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
31    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
32    and against or any other insurable risk.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 2        (70 ILCS 335/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7111)
 3        Section  2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel
 4    performance. Sec. 11.  The Authority  shall  have  continuing
 5    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
 6    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
 7    Article.
 8        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 9    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
10    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
11    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
12    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
13    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
14    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
15    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
16    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
17    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
18    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
19    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
20    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
21    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
22    time  or  times  not exceeding 40 years from their respective
23    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
24    the maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act, may
25    be in such form, may carry such registration privileges,  may
26    be  executed  in such manner, may be payable at such place or
27    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
28    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
29    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
30    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
31    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
32    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
33    office,   his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
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 1    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
 2    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining thereto issued by the
 3    Authority  may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity to
 4    compel the performance and observance by the Authority or any
 5    of its officers, agents or employees of or  any  contract  or
 6    covenant made by the Authority with the holders of such bonds
 7    or interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and   any
 8    of  its  officers,  agents or employees to perform any duties
 9    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
10    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
11    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
12    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
13    taking any action in  conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
14    covenant.
15        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
16    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
17    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
18    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
19        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
20    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
21    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
22    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
23    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
24    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
25    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
26        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
27    operating the said facilities; and
28        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
29    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
30    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
31    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
32    secure payment thereof.
33        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
34    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
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 1    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 2    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
 3    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
 4    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
 5    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
 6    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
 7    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
 8    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
 9    shall be created thereby.
10        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
11    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
12    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
13    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
14    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
15    instituted.
16        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
17    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
18    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
19    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
20    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
21    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
22    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
23    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
24    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
25    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
26    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
27    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
28    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
29    However, if no bids are received,  such bonds may be sold  at
30    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
31    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
32    any advertisement.
33    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 335/11.5)
 2        Section  245-12.  Use  and  occupation taxes.  Sec. 11.5.
 3    *** (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 245-12) ***
 4    (Source: P.A. 89-460, eff. 5-24-96.)
 5        (70 ILCS 335/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7112)
 6        Section 2-55.  Bonds; nature of  indebtedness.  Sec.  12.
 7    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
 8    Authority be or become an indebtedness or obligation  of  the
 9    State  of  Illinois  or  of  any  political subdivision of or
10    municipality within the State, nor shall  any  such  bond  or
11    obligation  be  or  become  an  indebtedness of the Authority
12    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
13    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
14    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
15    obligation but is payable solely from the revenues or  income
16    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
18        (70 ILCS 335/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7113)
19        Section  2-60.   Investment in bonds. Sec. 13.  The State
20    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
21    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
22    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
23    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
24    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
25    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
26    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
27    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
28    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
29    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
30    pursuant  to  this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose of this
31    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
32    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
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 1    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 2    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
 3    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
 4    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 5    selecting securities for investment.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 7        (70 ILCS 335/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7114)
 8        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 9    of interest. Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained
10    in Section 245-15) * * * The members of the Board shall serve
11    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
12    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
13        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
14    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
15    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
16    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
18        (70 ILCS 335/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7115)
19        Section   2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  15.  *  *
20    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  245-20)*  *  *
21    Within  30  days after certification of his  appointment, and
22    before entering upon the duties of his  office,  each  member
23    of the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
24    of  office  and  file  it  in  the office of the Secretary of
25    State.
26    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
27        (70 ILCS 335/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7116)
28        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 16.
29    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
30    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
31    resign from his office; the resignation takes to take  effect
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 1    when  the  member's  his successor has been appointed and has
 2    qualified. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in  Section
 3    245-25)* * *
 4        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 5    or of abandonment of his  office,  or  in  case  of    death,
 6    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
 7    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
 8    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
 9    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
11        (70 ILCS 335/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7117)
12        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.  Sec.  17.   As
13    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
14    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
15    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
16    its own number,  and adopt by-laws and regulations to  govern
17    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
18    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
19    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
20    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
22        (70 ILCS 335/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7118)
23        Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board  members.  Sec.
24    18.   Regular  meetings  of  the Board shall be held at least
25    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
26    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
27        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
28    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
29    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
30    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
31    ordinance or resolution.
32        All  ordinances,  resolutions and all  proceedings of the
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 1    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 2    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 3    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 4    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 5    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 7        (70 ILCS 335/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7119)
 8        Section 2-100.  Secretary; treasurer. Sec. 19.  The Board
 9    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
10    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
11    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
12    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
13    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
14    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
15    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
16    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
17    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
18    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
19    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
20    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
21    such  penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.   The
22    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
23    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
24    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
25    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
26    depositary  depository  for  those these funds.  The oaths of
27    office and the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed  in  the
28    principal office of the Authority.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
30        (70 ILCS 335/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7120)
31        Section  2-105.   Funds. Sec. 20.  All funds deposited by
32    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
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 1    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 2    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 3    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 4    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 5    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 6    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 7    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
 8    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
10        (70 ILCS 335/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7121)
11        Section  2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 21.
12    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
13    draft issued pursuant to this Article ceases (after attaching
14    his signature) to hold his office after attaching his or  her
15    signature  and  before  the  delivery  of  the check or draft
16    thereof to the payee, that his signature, nevertheless, shall
17    be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same effect
18    as if the officer he had remained in office until delivery.
19    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
20        (70 ILCS 335/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7122)
21        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
22    22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
23    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
24    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
25    shall  have  management of the properties and business of the
26    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
27    control of the Board, shall direct  the  enforcement  of  all
28    ordinances,  resolutions, rules and regulations of the Board,
29    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
30    time to time by the Board.
31        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
32    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
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 1    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 2    and employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall  define
 3    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
 4    may designate.
 5        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 6    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
 7    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
 8    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
 9        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
10    attorney, chief engineer,  and all other officers, attorneys,
11    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
12    the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
14        (70 ILCS 335/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7123)
15        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
16    23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to  make  all rules and
17    regulations, proper or necessary, to carry  into  effect  the
18    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
19    be deemed proper.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
21        (70 ILCS 335/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7124)
22        Section 2-126.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
23    lowest bidder by vote of  4  Board  members.  Sec.  24.   All
24    contracts  for the sale of property of the value of more than
25    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property  including
26    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
27    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
28    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
29    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
30    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
31    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
32    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
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 1    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 2    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 3    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 4    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 5    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 6    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
 7    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
 8    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
 9    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
10        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
11    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
12    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
13    insure  the  best  interests  of  the  public.    Competitive
14    bidding  is  not  required  for  the  lease of real estate or
15    buildings owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is
16    empowered to offer such leases upon such terms  as  it  deems
17    advisable.
18        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
19    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
20    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
21    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
22    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
23    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
24    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
25    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
26    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
27    least 4 members of the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
28    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
29    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
30    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
31    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
32    open to public inspection.
33        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
34    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
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 1    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 2    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 3    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 4    materials, supplies or equipment.
 5        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 6    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 7    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
 8    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
 9    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
10    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
11    received pursuant to advertisement.
12        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
13    effect the provisions of this Section.
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
15        (70 ILCS 335/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7125)
16        Section  2-130.  Bids  and   advertisements.   Sec.   25.
17    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
18    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
19    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
20    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
21    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
22    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
23    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
24    receiving and opening of bids  and, by reference to plans and
25    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
26    by  reference to plans and specifications on file at the time
27    of the first publication, or  in  the  advertisement  itself,
28    shall  describe  the  character  of  the proposed contract in
29    sufficient detail to  fully  advise  prospective  bidders  of
30    their   obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and  open
31    competitive bidding.
32        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
33    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
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 1    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 2    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 3    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 4    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 5    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 6    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 7    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
 8    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
 9    before advertising for bids.
10        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
11    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
12    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
13    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
14    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
15    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
16    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
17        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
18    245-30)* * *
19    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
20        (70 ILCS 335/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7126)
21        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 26.
22    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
23    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
24    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
25    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
26    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
27    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
28    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
29    appointing officers.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
31        (70 ILCS 335/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7127)
32        Section 2-140.  State financial support.  Sec.  27.   The
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 1    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
 2    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 3    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
 5        (70 ILCS 335/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7128)
 6        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 28.   The  Authority
 7    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 8    Section  1  of  the  Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act
 9    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
10    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
11    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
12    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
13    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
14    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
15    federal antitrust laws be fully available to the Authority to
16    the  extent  its  activities  are  either (1) expressly or by
17    necessary implication authorized by  this  Article  or  other
18    Illinois  law,  or  (2)  within  traditional  areas  of local
19    governmental activity.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
21        (70 ILCS 335/29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7129)
22        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 29.  All  property  of
23    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
24    any taxing unit therein.
25    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
26        (70 ILCS 335/30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7130)
27        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec.  30.   Purchases  made
28    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
29    with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1017.)
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 1                   PART 250. SHELDON CIVIC CENTER
 2        (70 ILCS 220/8-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 5201)
 3        Section 250-1.  Short title. Sec. 8-1. * *  *(nonstandard
 4    provisions contained in Section 250-1)* * *
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/8-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 5202)
 7        Section  2-5.   Definitions.  Sec.  8-2.  As used In this
 8    Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
 9        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 250-5)*
10    * *
11        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
12    State  of  Illinois,  any  unit of local government or school
13    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
14        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
15    corporation,  foreign  or  domestic  company,  association or
16    joint  stock  joint-stock  association;  and   includes   any
17    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
18    thereof.
19        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 250-5)*
20    * *
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/8-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 5203)
23        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  8-3.  *  *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 250-10)* * *
25        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
26    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
27    any property of the Authority.
28        (b)  The Authority may adopt a common seal and change the
29    same  such seal at its pleasure. * * *(nonstandard provisions
30    contained in Section 250-10)* * *
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/8-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 5204)
 2        Section 2-17.  Duties; auditorium  and  other  buildings.
 3    Sec.  8-4.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote,
 4    operate and maintain expositions, conventions, or theatrical,
 5    sports or cultural  activities  from  time  to  time  in  the
 6    metropolitan  area  and  in  connection therewith to arrange,
 7    finance  and  maintain  industrial,  cultural,   educational,
 8    theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease
 9    or  construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditoriums, exposition
10    buildings or office buildings for such purposes.
11        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
12    to perform such duties.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
14        (70 ILCS 220/8-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 5205)
15        Section 2-21. Rights and powers. Sec. 8-5.  The Authority
16    shall have the following rights and powers duties:
17        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
18    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
19    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and  maintain  fair  or
20    exposition  grounds,  convention or exhibition centers, civic
21    auditoriums, and office and  municipal  buildings,  including
22    sites  and  parking  areas  and  facilities  therefor located
23    within the metropolitan area.
24        (b)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
25    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
26        (c)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
27    and to plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange,  and  finance  fairs,
28    industrial,   cultural,  educational,  trade  and  scientific
29    exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow  the  use  of
30    such  grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums  for the holding of
31    fairs, exhibits, shows and events, whether conducted  by  the
32    Authority or some other person or governmental agency.
33        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
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 1    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 2    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 3    auditoriums,  and  to  collect  admission  charges  to fairs,
 4    shows,  exhibits  and  events  sponsored  or  held   by   the
 5    Authority.   The  charges  collected may be made available to
 6    defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority  and  to  pay
 7    the  principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by the
 8    Authority.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/8-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 5206)
11        Section 2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  8-6.   The
12    Authority shall not incur any obligations for salaries or for
13    office  or  administrative expenses except within the amounts
14    of funds that  which  will  be  available  to  it  when  such
15    obligations become payable.
16    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
17        (70 ILCS 220/8-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 5207)
18        Section  2-36.   Acquisition  of  property from person or
19    governmental agency. Sec. 8-7.  The Authority shall have  the
20    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
21    otherwise  any  property  or  rights  from  any   person   or
22    governmental  agency  useful  for  its  purposes, (ii) and to
23    apply for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans  or
24    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
25    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
26    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
27    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
28    grants, loans or appropriations.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/8-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 5208)
31        Section  2-40.   Federal  money. Sec. 8-8.  The Authority
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 1    shall have the power (i) to  apply  for  and  accept  grants,
 2    matching  grants,  loans  or  appropriations from the federal
 3    government or any agency or  instrumentality  thereof  to  be
 4    used  for  any  of the purposes of the Authority, and (ii) to
 5    enter into any  agreement  with  the  federal  government  in
 6    relation   to   such   grants,   matching  grants,  loans  or
 7    appropriations.
 8    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 9        (70 ILCS 220/8-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 5209)
10        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec. 8-9.  The Authority  shall
11    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
12    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
13    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
14    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
15    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in the
16    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
17    and or against any other insurable risk.
18    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
19        (70 ILCS 220/8-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 5210)
20        Section  2-51.   Borrowing;  revenue  bonds;  mandamus or
21    other  actions  to  compel  performance.  Sec.   8-10.    The
22    Authority shall have continuing power to borrow money for the
23    purpose  of  carrying  out  and  performing  its  duties  and
24    exercising its powers under this Article Act.
25        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
26    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
27    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
28    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
29    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
30    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
31    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
32    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
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 1    thereof.  All such bonds shall be  payable  solely  from  the
 2    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 3    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
 4    activities operated by the Authority, and from funds, if any,
 5    received and to be received by the Authority from  any  other
 6    source.   Such  bonds may bear such date or dates, may mature
 7    at such time or times  not  exceeding  40  years  from  their
 8    respective  dates,  may  bear interest at such rate or rates,
 9    not  exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the   Bond
10    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
11    issue   bonds,   other  evidences  of  indebtedness  and  tax
12    anticipation warrants subject to  interest  rate  limitations
13    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
14    in  such form, may carry such registration privileges, may be
15    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
16    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
17    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
18    face  thereof, may be executed in such manner and may contain
19    such terms and covenants, all  as  may  be  provided  in  the
20    ordinance.   In  case  any officer whose signature appears on
21    any bond ceases  (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold
22    office,;  his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
23    effective  for  all  purposes.   The holder or holders of any
24    bonds, or interest coupons appertaining  thereto,  issued  by
25    the  Authority may bring mandamus, injunction, or other civil
26    actions or and proceedings  to  compel  the  performance  and
27    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
28    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
29    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
30    and  to  compel the Authority and any of its officers, agents
31    or employees to perform any duties required to  be  performed
32    for  the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or interest
33    coupons by the provisions of the ordinance authorizing  their
34    issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the  Authority  and  any  of  its
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 1    officers,  agents  or  employees  from  taking  any action in
 2    conflict with any such contract or covenant.
 3        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 4    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 5    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 6    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
 7    Illinois.
 8        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
 9    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
10    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
11    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
12    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
13    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
14    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
15        (a)  the  cost  of   leasing,   maintaining,   repairing,
16    regulating and operating the facilities; and
17        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
18    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
19    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
20    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
21    secure payment thereof.
22        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
23    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
24    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
25    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
26    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
27    theatrical  or  cultural   expositions,   sport   activities,
28    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
29    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
30    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
31    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
32    created thereby.
33        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
34    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
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 1    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
 2    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
 3    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
 4    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
 5        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
 6    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 7    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
 8    least 3 times in a daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
 9    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
10    be at least 10 days before bids are  required  to  be  filed.
11    Copies   of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in  any
12    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
13    bids shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided  by
14    ordinance  and  the bonds shall be awarded to the highest and
15    best bidder or bidders therefor.  The  Authority  shall  have
16    the  right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in the
17    manner provided for in the initial  advertisement.   However,
18    if  no  bids  are received such bonds may be sold at not less
19    than par value, without further advertising, within  60  days
20    after  the  bids  are  required  to  be filed pursuant to any
21    advertisement.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/8-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 5211)
24        Section 250-15.   Bonds;  nature  of  indebtedness.  Sec.
25    8-11.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section
26    250-15)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
28        (70 ILCS 220/8-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 5212)
29        Section 250-20.  Investment in  bonds.  Sec.  8-12.  *  *
30    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 250-20)* * *
31    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
                            -1176-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 220/8-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 5213)
 2        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
 3    of   interest.   Sec.  8-13.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 4    contained in Section 250-25)* * * The members  of  the  Board
 5    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
 6    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 7    duties.
 8        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
 9    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
10    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
11    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/8-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 5214)
14        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  8-14.  * *
15    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  250-30)*  *  *
16    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
17    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
18    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
19    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
21        (70 ILCS 220/8-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 5215)
22        Section 2-85.  Board members;  vacancy  in  office.  Sec.
23    8-15.   Members  of  the  Board shall hold office until their
24    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
25    member may resign from his office; the resignation  takes  to
26    take   effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has  been
27    appointed and has qualified.
28        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from  office.  The
29    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
30    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
31    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
32    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
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 1    receipt requested, of a copy of the written  charges  against
 2    the member and him, and by providing him an opportunity to be
 3    publicly  heard  in  person or by counsel in the member's his
 4    own defense upon not less than 10 days' notice.
 5        (Section 2-85, resumed)
 6        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
 7    or  of abandonment of office, or in case of death, conviction
 8    of a felony or removal from office, a member's  office  shall
 9    become   vacant.   Each  vacancy  shall  be  filled  for  the
10    unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in the  case
11    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
12    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
13        (70 ILCS 220/8-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 5216)
14        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 8-16.  As
15    soon  as   practicably   possible   practicable   after   the
16    appointment  of the initial members, the Board shall organize
17    for the transaction of business,  select  a  chairman  and  a
18    temporary  secretary  from  its own number, and adopt by-laws
19    and regulations  to  govern  its  proceedings.   The  initial
20    chairman  and  his  successors  shall be elected by the Board
21    from time to time for the term of the chairman's  his  office
22    as  a  member  of  the  Board  or  for the a term of 3 years,
23    whichever is shorter.
24    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
25        (70 ILCS 220/8-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 5217)
26        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
27    8-17.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
28    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
29    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
30        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
31    the transaction of business.  All actions action of the Board
32    shall be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative  vote
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 1    of  at least 4 members shall be necessary for the adoption of
 2    any ordinance or resolution.
 3        All ordinances, resolutions and records of proceedings of
 4    the  Authority,  and  all  documents  and  records   in   its
 5    possession,  shall  be  public  records,  and  open to public
 6    inspection, except such documents and  records  as  shall  be
 7    kept  or  prepared  by  the  Board  for  use in negotiations,
 8    actions or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 9    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
10        (70 ILCS 220/8-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 5218)
11        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
12    bank  or  savings and loan association.  Sec. 8-18. The Board
13    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
14    members  of  the Board, to hold office during at the pleasure
15    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
16    Before  entering  upon  the  their duties of their respective
17    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
18    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
19    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
20    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
21    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
22    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
23    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
24    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
25    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
26    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
27    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
28    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
29    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
30    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
31    as  a  depository for those these funds.  The oaths of office
32    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
33    office of the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/8-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 5219)
 3        Section  2-106.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 4    Investment  Act.  Sec.  8-19.    All  funds  deposited by the
 5    treasurer in any bank or savings and loan  association  shall
 6    be placed in the name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn
 7    or  paid  out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings
 8    and  loan  association,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 9    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
10    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
11    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
12    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
13    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
14    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
15        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
16    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
17    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
18    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
19    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
20    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
21    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
22        (70 ILCS 220/8-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 5220)
23        Section 2-110.  Signatures  on  checks  or  drafts.  Sec.
24    8-20.   In  case any officer whose signature appears upon any
25    check or draft, issued pursuant to this Article  Act,  ceases
26    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold his office after
27    attaching his or her signature and before the delivery of the
28    check or draft thereof  to  the  payee,  that  his  signature
29    nevertheless  shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes
30    with the same effect as if the officer  he  had  remained  in
31    office until delivery thereof.
32    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 220/8-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 5221)
 2        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 3    8-21.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 4    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
 5    office  during  at  the  pleasure  of the Board.  The general
 6    manager shall have management of manage  the  properties  and
 7    business  of  the  Authority  and  of  the  employees thereof
 8    subject to the general control of the Board, and shall direct
 9    the enforcement of all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and
10    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
11    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
12        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
13    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
14    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
15    and  employees  as  may be necessary.  The Board shall define
16    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
17    may designate.
18        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
19    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
20    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
21    office and shall not be members of the Board.
22        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
23    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
24    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
25    the Board.
26    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
27        (70 ILCS 220/8-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 5222)
28        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
29    and penalties. Sec. 8-22.  The Board shall have power to pass
30    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
31    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
32    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
33    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
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 1    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 2    circulation published in the  metropolitan  area.    No  such
 3    ordinance  imposing a fine or penalty shall take effect until
 4    10 days after its publication.
 5    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 6        (70 ILCS 220/8-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 5223)
 7        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 8    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 8-23.  All  contracts
 9    for  sale of property of the value of more than $2500, or for
10    a concession in or lease of property, including  air  rights,
11    of  the  Authority for a term of more than one year, shall be
12    awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after  advertising
13    for  bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts for
14    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
15    thereof will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the  lowest
16    responsible  bidder,  after advertising for bids, except: (1)
17    when repair parts, accessories,  equipment  or  services  are
18    required  for  equipment  or services previously furnished or
19    contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services  required
20    is  such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest
21    of the public, including, without limiting the generality  of
22    the  foregoing,  the  services  of  accountants,  architects,
23    attorneys,    engineers,   physicians,   superintendents   of
24    construction, and others possessing a high degree  of  skill;
25    and  (3)  when  services  such  as water, light, heat, power,
26    telephone or telegraph are required.
27        All contracts involving less than $2500 shall be  let  by
28    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
29    possible,  and  in any event in a manner calculated to ensure
30    insure the best interests of the public.
31        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
32    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
33    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
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 1    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
 2    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
 3    case shall any such contract be awarded to any other than the
 4    highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease), or the
 5    lowest  bidder  (in  case of purchase or expenditure), unless
 6    authorized or approved by a vote  of  at  least  4/5  of  the
 7    members  of  the Board, and unless such action is accompanied
 8    by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not
 9    awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the
10    case  may  be,  which  statement shall be kept on file in the
11    principal  office  of  the  Authority  and  open  to   public
12    inspection.
13        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
14    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
15    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
16    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
17    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
18    materials, supplies or equipment.
19        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
20    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
21    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
22    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
23    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
24    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
25    received pursuant to advertisement.
26        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
27    effect the provisions of this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29        (70 ILCS 220/8-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 5224)
30        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  8-24.
31    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
32    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
33    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
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 1    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
 2    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
 3    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
 4    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
 5    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 6    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
 7    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
 8    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 9    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
10    free and open competitive bidding.
11        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
12    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
13    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
14    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
15    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
16    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
17    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
18    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
19    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
20    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
21    before advertising for bids.
22        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
23    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
24    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
25    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
26    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
27    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
28    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
29    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
30        (70 ILCS 220/8-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 5225)
31        Section  250-35.   Report  and  financial statement. Sec.
32    8-25. *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
33    250-35)* * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 2        (70 ILCS 220/8-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 5226)
 3        Section  2-150.   Tax exemption. Sec. 8-26.  All property
 4    of the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by  the  State
 5    or any taxing unit therein.
 6    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
 7        (70 ILCS 220/8-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 5227)
 8        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 8-27.  The Authority
 9    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
10    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
11    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
12    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
13    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
14    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
15    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
16    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
17    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
18    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
19    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
20    Article  Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within traditional
21    areas of local governmental activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
23        (70 ILCS 220/8-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 5228)
24        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 8-28.   The
25    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
26    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
27    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
28    (Source: P.A. 84-245.)
29                 PART 255. SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN
30                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
                            -1185-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 345/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1251)
 2        Section  255-1.   Short  title. Sec. 1. * * *(nonstandard
 3    provisions contained in Section 255-1)* * *
 4    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
 5        (70 ILCS 345/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1252)
 6        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec.  2.  When  used  In  this
 7    Article Act:
 8        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-5)*
 9    * *
10        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
11    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
12    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
13    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
14        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
15    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
16    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
17    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
18        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-5)*
19    * *
20    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1253)
22        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *  *
23    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-10)* * *
24        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
25    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
26    property of the Authority.
27        (b)   The Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
28    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
29    contained in Section 255-10)* * *
30    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
31        (70 ILCS 345/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1254)
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 1        Section  255-15.   Duties.  Sec.  4.  *  *  *(nonstandard
 2    provisions contained in Section 255-15)* * *
 3    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
 4        (70 ILCS 345/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1255)
 5        Section   255-20.    Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  5.  *  *
 6    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-20)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
 8        (70 ILCS 345/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1256)
 9        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.   6.   The
10    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
11    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
12    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
13    obligations become payable.
14    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
15        (70 ILCS 345/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1256.1)
16        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.  Purchases made
17    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
18    compliance  with  the  Local "Local Government Prompt Payment
19    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
20    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1257)
22        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
23    State, or local agency. Sec. 7.  The Authority shall have the
24    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
25    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
26    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
27    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
28    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
29    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
30    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
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 1    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 2    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 3    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
 4    grants, loans or appropriations.
 5    (Source: P.A. 79-1390.)
 6        (70 ILCS 345/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1258)
 7        Section 255-25.  Federal money. Sec. 8. * * *(nonstandard
 8    provisions contained in Section 255-25)* * *
 9    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
10        (70 ILCS 345/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1259)
11        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec.  9.  The  Authority  shall
12    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
13    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
14    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
15    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
16    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board or of Authority in the
17    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
18    and against or any other insurable risk.
19    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
20        (70 ILCS 345/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1260)
21        Section  255-30.   Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 10. * *
22    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-30)* * *
23    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
24        (70 ILCS 345/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1261)
25        Section 255-35.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  11.
26    *  * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-35)* *
27    *
28    (Source: P.A. 76-1564.)
29        (70 ILCS 345/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1262)
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 1        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec.  12.  The  State
 2    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
 3    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 4    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
 5    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
 6    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
 7    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
 8    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
 9    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
10    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
11    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
12    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
13    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
14    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
15    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
16    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
17    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
18    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
19    selecting securities for purchase or investment.
20    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1263)
22        Section   255-40.    Tax.  Sec.  13.  *  *  *(nonstandard
23    provisions contained in Section 255-40)* * *
24    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
25        (70 ILCS 345/13(a)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1263a)
26        Section  255-45.   Borrowing;  general   obligation   and
27    revenue   bonds;   backdoor   referendum.  Sec.  13(a).  *  *
28    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-45)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 86-4; 87-767.)
30        (70 ILCS 345/13(b)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1263b)
31        Section 255-50.  G.O. bonds; election. Sec.  13(b).  *  *
                            -1189-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-50)* * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
 3        (70 ILCS 345/13(c)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1263c)
 4        Section  255-55.  Election; canvass of returns; expenses.
 5    Sec. 13(c). * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section
 6    255-55)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
 8        (70 ILCS 345/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1264)
 9        Section  2-76.    Board   members;   financial   matters;
10    compensation   for   secretary   or  treasurer;  conflict  of
11    interest. Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained  in
12    Section  255-60)*  *  *  The members of the Board shall serve
13    without compensation, but  shall  be  reimbursed  for  actual
14    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
15    However,  any  member  of  the  Board who is appointed to the
16    office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for
17    his or her services as such officer.
18        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
19    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
20    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  not  in  the
21    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
22    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
23        (70 ILCS 345/15(a)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1265a)
24        Section  255-65.   Term  of  Board  members;  election of
25    successors.  Sec.  15(a).  *   *   *(nonstandard   provisions
26    contained in Section 255-65)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
28        (70 ILCS 345/15(b)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1265b)
29        Section  255-70.   Qualifications  of  Board  members and
30    voters. Sec. 15(b). * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in
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 1    Section 255-70)* * *
 2    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
 3        (70 ILCS 345/15(c)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1265c)
 4        Section 255-75.  Nomination of Board members. Sec. 15(c).
 5    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-75)*  *
 6    *
 7    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
 8        (70 ILCS 345/15(d)) (from Ch. 85, par. 1265d)
 9        Section 255-80.  Election of Board members. Sec. 15(d). *
10    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-80)* * *
11    (Source: P.A. 81-1490.)
12        (70 ILCS 345/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1266)
13        Section  255-85.   Board members; vacancy in office. Sec.
14    16.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in   Section
15    255-85)* * *
16    (Source: P.A. 80-1469.)
17        (70 ILCS 345/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1267)
18        Section  255-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 17. * *
19    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-90)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
21        (70 ILCS 345/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1268)
22        Section 255-95.  Meetings; quorum; approval of ordinances
23    and resolutions by chairman; public records.  Sec.  18.  *  *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-95)* * *
25    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
26        (70 ILCS 345/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1269)
27        Section  2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in
28    bank or savings and loan  association.  Sec.  19.  The  Board
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 1    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
 2    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
 3    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
 4    Before entering upon  the  its  duties  of  their  respective
 5    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
 6    of  office,  and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a bond with
 7    corporate sureties to be approved  by  the  Board.  The  bond
 8    shall  be  payable to the Authority in whatever penal sum may
 9    be directed upon the faithful performance of the duties of to
10    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
11    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
12    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
13    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
14    Board. The obligation of the sureties shall not extend to any
15    loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing  of  any
16    savings  and  loan  association  or  national  or  State bank
17    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
18    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
19    as a depository depositary for those these funds.  The  oaths
20    of  office  and  the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the
21    principal office of the Authority.
22    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
23        (70 ILCS 345/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1270)
24        Section  255-100.   Deposit  of  funds.  Sec.  20.  *   *
25    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-100)* * *
26    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
27        (70 ILCS 345/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1271)
28        Section  2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 21.
29    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
30    draft, issued pursuant to this  Article  Act,  ceases  (after
31    attaching  his  signature) to hold his office after attaching
32    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
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 1    draft  thereof  to the payee, that his signature nevertheless
 2    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
 3    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
 4    delivery thereof.
 5    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
 6        (70 ILCS 345/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1272)
 7        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 8    22. The Board may appoint a general manager who  shall  be  a
 9    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
10    office  during the pleasure of the Board. The general manager
11    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
12    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
13    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
14    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
15    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
16    time to time by the Board.
17        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
18    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
19    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
20    and  employees as may be necessary. The Board It shall define
21    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
22    may designate.
23        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
24    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
25    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
26    office and shall not be members of the Board.
27        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
28    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
29    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
30    the Board.
31    (Source: P.A. 81-257.)
32        (70 ILCS 345/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1273)
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 1        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
 2    and penalties. Sec. 23. The Board shall have  power  to  pass
 3    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
 4    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
 5    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
 6    proper.  All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be   imposed   by
 7    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 8    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
 9    the Authority. No such ordinance imposing a fine  or  penalty
10    shall take effect until 10 ten days after its publication.
11    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
12        (70 ILCS 345/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1274)
13        Section 2-128.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
14    lowest  bidder  by three-fourths vote. Sec. 24. All contracts
15    for the sale of property of the value of more than $2,500  or
16    for  any  concession in or lease of property of the Authority
17    for a term of more than one year  shall  be  awarded  to  the
18    highest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids. All
19    construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials,
20    equipment and services, when the expense thereof will  exceed
21    $2,500,  shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, after
22    advertising  for  bids,  excepting  (1)  when  repair  parts,
23    accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment
24    or services previously furnished or contracted for; (2)  when
25    the  nature of the services required is such that competitive
26    bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including,
27    without  limiting  the  generality  of  the  foregoing,   the
28    services  of  accountants,  architects, attorneys, engineers,
29    physicians,  superintendents  of  construction,  and   others
30    possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such
31    as  water,  light,  heat,  power,  telephone or telegraph are
32    required.
33        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
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 1    competitive  bidding whenever possible, and in any event in a
 2    manner calculated to ensure insure the best interests of  the
 3    public.
 4        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
 5    Board may take into account the past record of dealings  with
 6    the  bidder,  the bidder's experience, adequacy of equipment,
 7    and ability to complete performance within the time set,  and
 8    other  factors  besides  financial  responsibility, but in no
 9    case shall any such contracts be awarded to  any  other  than
10    the  highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or
11    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
12    authorized or approved by a vote of at least three-fourths of
13    the  members  of  the  Board,  and  unless  such  action   is
14    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
15    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
16    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
17    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
18    open to public inspection.
19        From  the  group of responsible bidders the lowest bidder
20    shall be selected in the following manner: to  all  bids  for
21    sales  the  gross receipts of which are not taxable under the
22    "Retailers' Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28,  1933,  as
23    amended,  there  shall  be  added  an amount equal to the tax
24    which would be payable under said Act, if applicable, and the
25    lowest in amount of said adjusted bids and bids for sales the
26    gross receipts of which are taxable under said Act  shall  be
27    considered the lowest bid; provided, that, if said lowest bid
28    relates  to  a  sale not taxable under said Act, any contract
29    entered into thereon shall be in the amount of  the  original
30    bid not adjusted as aforesaid.
31        Contracts   shall  not  be  split  into  parts  involving
32    expenditures of less than $2,500 for the purposes of avoiding
33    the provisions of this Section, and all such split  contracts
34    shall  be  void.  If  any  collusion  occurs among bidders or
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 1    prospective bidders in restraint of freedom  of  competition,
 2    by agreement to bid a fixed amount or to refrain from bidding
 3    or  otherwise,  the  bids of such bidders shall be void. Each
 4    bidder shall accompany his bid with a sworn statement that he
 5    has not been a party to any such agreement.
 6        Members of the  Board,  officers  and  employees  of  the
 7    Authority,  and  their  relatives within the fourth degree of
 8    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 9    be interested directly or  indirectly  in  any  contract  for
10    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
11    materials, supplies or equipment.
12        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
13    readvertise  for  bids.  If  after  any such advertisement no
14    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
15    advertisement,  shall  be  received, the Board may award such
16    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
17    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
18    received pursuant to advertisement.
19        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
20    effect the provisions of this Section.
21    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
22        (70 ILCS 345/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1275)
23        Section   2-130.    Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  25.
24    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
25    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
26    metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least 10 ten
27    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
28    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
29    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
30    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
31    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
32    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
33    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
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 1    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 2    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
 3    free and open competitive bidding.
 4        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 5    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 6    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 7    representatives.   Cash   or   a  certified  or  satisfactory
 8    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 9    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
10    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder. Bond  for
11    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
12    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
13    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
14    before advertising for bids.
15        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
16    after  the opening of bids. The bid of the successful bidder,
17    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
18    placed  on  file  and  be open to public inspection. All bids
19    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
20    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
21    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
22        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
23    255-105)* * *
24    (Source: P.A. 83-345.)
25        (70 ILCS 345/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1276)
26        Section  255-110.   Report  and financial statement. Sec.
27    26.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in   Section
28    255-110)* * *
29    (Source: P.A. 79-529.)
30        (70 ILCS 345/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1277)
31        Section  2-155.   Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  27.  If any
32    provision of this Article Act is held invalid such  provision
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 1    shall  be  deemed to be excised from this Article act and the
 2    invalidity  thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the   other
 3    provisions  of  this  Article  Act. If the application of any
 4    provision of this Article Act to any person  or  circumstance
 5    is  held  invalid it shall not affect the application of such
 6    provision to such persons or circumstances other  than  those
 7    as to which it is held invalid.
 8    (Source: Laws 1965, p. 2756.)
 9        (70 ILCS 345/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1278)
10        Section  255-115.  Disconnection of territory. Sec. 28. *
11    * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 255-115)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
13        (70 ILCS 345/29) (from Ch. 85, par. 1279)
14        Section 255-120.  Tax status of  disconnected  territory.
15    Sec.  29.  *  * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section
16    255-120)* * *
17    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
18        (70 ILCS 345/30) (from Ch. 85, par. 1280)
19        Section 255-125.  Reconnection of disconnected territory.
20    Sec. 30. * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained  in  Section
21    255-125)* * *
22    (Source: P.A. 78-467.)
23        (70 ILCS 345/31) (from Ch. 85, par. 1281)
24        Section  2-145.   Antitrust laws. Sec. 31.  The Authority
25    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
26    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
27    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
28    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
29    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
30    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
                            -1198-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
 2    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
 3    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
 4    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 5    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 6    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 7    areas of local governmental activity.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 345/32) (from Ch. 85, par. 1282)
10        Section  2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 32.  All property of
11    the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State  or
12    any taxing unit therein.
13    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
14        (70 ILCS 345/33) (from Ch. 85, par. 1283)
15        Section  2-140.   State  financial support. Sec. 33.  The
16    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
17    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
18    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20                   PART 260. STERLING CIVIC CENTER
21        (70 ILCS 270/2-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3501)
22        Section 2-3. Purpose. Sec.  2-1.   The  purpose  of  this
23    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
24    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
25    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
26    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/2-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 3502)
29        Section  260-1.  Short title. Sec. 2-2. * * *(nonstandard
30    provisions contained in Section 260-1)* * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/2-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 3503)
 3        Section 2-5. Definitions. Sec. 2-3.  When  used  In  this
 4    Article:
 5        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 260-5)*
 6    * *
 7        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 8    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 9    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
10    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
11        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
12    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
13    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
14    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
15        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 260-5)*
16    * *
17    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
18        (70 ILCS 270/2-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 3504)
19        Section  2-10.  Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  2-4.  * *
20    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 260-10)* * *
21        (a)  The Authority may sue and be sued in  its  corporate
22    name  but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any
23    property of the Authority.
24        (b)  The Authority It may adopt a common seal and  change
25    the  same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard provisions
26    contained in Section 260-10)* * *
27    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/2-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 3505)
29        Section 2-16. Duties;  auditorium  and  other  buildings;
30    lease  of  space.  Sec.  2-5.   It  shall  be the duty of the
31    Authority  to  promote,  operate  and  maintain  expositions,
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 1    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
 2    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
 3    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
 4    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
 5    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
 6    auditorium,   exposition   and   office  buildings  for  such
 7    purposes.
 8        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
 9    lease and the lease of air space over and appurtenant to such
10    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
11    Authority.
12        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
13    to perform such duties.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/2-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 3506)
16        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
17    domain. Sec. 2-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
18    rights and powers duties:
19        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
20    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
21    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
22    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
23    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
24    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
25        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
26    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
27    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
28    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
29    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums   for the  holding  of
30    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
31    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
32        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
33    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
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 1    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
 2    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
 3    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
 4        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
 5    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
 6    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 7    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 8    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
 9    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
10    expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the
11    interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;
12        (e)  To enter into contracts treating in any manner  with
13    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/2-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 3507)
16        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  2-7.   The
17    Authority  shall  not  incur  any obligations for salaries or
18    for, office or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
19    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
20    obligations become payable.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/2-7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 3507.1)
23        Section 2-30. Prompt payment. Sec. 2-7.1.  Purchases made
24    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
25    compliance with the "Local Government  Prompt  Payment  Act",
26    approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
27    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
28        (70 ILCS 270/2-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 3508)
29        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
30    or  local  agency.  Sec. 2-8.  The Authority shall have power
31    (i) to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift  or
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 1    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 2    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
 3    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
 4    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
 5    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
 6    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
 7    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
 8    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
 9    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
10    grants, loans or appropriations.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/2-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 3509)
13        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  2-9.   The  Authority
14    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
15    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
16    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
17    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
18    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
19    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
20    appropriations.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
22        (70 ILCS 270/2-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 3510)
23        Section  2-45. Insurance. Sec. 2-10.  The Authority shall
24    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
25    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
26    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
27    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
28    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
29    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
30    and or against any other insurable risk.
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 270/2-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 3511)
 2        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
 3    performance.  Sec. 2-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
 4    power  to  borrow  money  for the purpose of carrying out and
 5    performing its duties and exercising its  powers  under  this
 6    Article Act.
 7        For  the  purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation of the
 8    Authority to repay  any  money  borrowed  as  aforesaid,  the
 9    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
10    from  time  to time issue and dispose of its interest bearing
11    revenue bonds, and may also  from  time  to  time  issue  and
12    dispose  of  its interest bearing revenue bonds to refund any
13    bonds at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or  at
14    any  time  before  maturity  with  the consent of the holders
15    thereof. All such bonds shall  be  payable  solely  from  the
16    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
17    exhibitions,   rentals   and   leases  and  other  authorized
18    activities operated by it, and from funds, if  any,  received
19    and  to  be  received by the Authority from any other source.
20    Such bonds may bear such date or dates, may  mature  at  such
21    time  or  times  not  exceeding  40  forty  years  from their
22    respective dates, may bear interest at such  rate  or  rates,
23    not   exceeding  the  maximum  rate  permitted  by  the  Bond
24    Authorization Act "An Act to authorize public corporations to
25    issue  bonds,  other  evidences  of  indebtedness   and   tax
26    anticipation  warrants  subject  to interest rate limitations
27    set forth therein", approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be
28    in such form, may carry such registration privileges, may  be
29    executed  in  such  manner,  may  be payable at such place or
30    places, may be made subject to redemption in such manner  and
31    upon  such terms, with or without premium as is stated on the
32    face thereof, may be executed in such manner, and may contain
33    such terms and covenants, all as  may  be  provided  in  said
34    ordinance. In case any officer whose signature appears on any
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 1    bond  ceases  (after attaching his signature) to hold office,
 2    his signature shall nevertheless be valid and  effective  for
 3    all purposes. The holder or holders of any bonds, or interest
 4    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
 5    bring suits at law or proceedings in  equity  to  compel  the
 6    performance  and  observance  by  the Authority or any of its
 7    officers, agents or employees of  any  contract  or  covenant
 8    made  by  the  Authority  with  the  holders of such bonds or
 9    interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and  any  of
10    its  officers,  agents  or  employees  to  perform any duties
11    required to be performed for the benefit of  the  holders  of
12    any  such  bonds or interest coupons by the provisions of the
13    ordinance authorizing  their  issuance,  and  to  enjoin  the
14    Authority  and  any of its officers, agents or employees from
15    taking any action  in conflict  with  any  such  contract  or
16    covenant.
17        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
18    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
19    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
20    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
21        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
22    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
23    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
24    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
25    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
26    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
27    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
28        (a) the  cost  of  maintaining, repairing, regulating and
29    operating the said facilities; and
30        (b) the bonds and interest thereon as they  shall  become
31    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
32    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
33    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
34    secure payment thereof.
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 1        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 2    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
 3    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
 4    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
 5    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
 6    theatrical,   and   cultural,   expositions,   sports   sport
 7    activities, exhibitions, office rentals, and air space leases
 8    and  rentals,  and  from other revenue, if any, the Authority
 9    may execute and deliver  a  trust  agreement  or  agreements;
10    provided  that  no  lien  upon  any  physical property of the
11    Authority shall be created thereby.
12        A remedy for any breach or default of the  terms  of  any
13    such  trust  agreement  by  the  Authority may be by mandamus
14    proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to  compel
15    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
16    may  prescribe  by whom or on whose behalf such action may be
17    instituted.
18        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
19    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
20    be  offered  for sale as a unit after advertising for bids at
21    least  3  three  times  in  a  daily  newspaper  of   general
22    circulation  published  in  the  metropolitan  area, the last
23    publication to be at  least  10  ten  days  before  bids  are
24    required  to  be  filed.  Copies of such advertisement may be
25    published in any newspaper or financial  publication  in  the
26    United  States. All bids shall be sealed, filed and opened as
27    provided by ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded  to  the
28    highest  and  best  bidder or bidders therefor. The Authority
29    shall have the right to reject all bids  and  to  readvertise
30    for   bids   in  the  manner  provided  for  in  the  initial
31    advertisement. However, if no bids are  received  such  bonds
32    may  be  sold  at  not  less  than par value, without further
33    advertising, within 60 days after the bids are required to be
34    filed pursuant to any advertisement.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 2        (70 ILCS 270/2-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 3512)
 3        Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.  Sec.  2-12.
 4    Under   no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by  the
 5    Authority  be or become an indebtedness or obligation of  the
 6    State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or
 7    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
 8    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
 9    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
10    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
11    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
12    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
13    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/2-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 3513)
16        Section 2-60. Investment in bonds. Sec. 2-13.  The  State
17    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
18    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
19    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
20    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
21    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
22    loan  associations,  investment  companies  and other persons
23    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
24    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
25    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
26    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
27    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
28    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
29    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
30    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
31    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
32    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
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 1    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 2    selecting securities for investment.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/2-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 3514)
 5        Section  2-65. Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 2-14.
 6    No bonds, other than revenue bonds issued pursuant to Section
 7    2-50 2-10,  shall  be  issued  by  the  Authority  until  the
 8    proposition to issue the bonds same has been submitted to and
 9    approved by a majority of the voters of the said metropolitan
10    area  voting  upon  the  proposition at a general election in
11    accordance with the general election law. The  Authority  may
12    by  resolution  order  the  such  proposition  submitted at a
13    regular election in accordance with the general election law,
14    whereupon the recording officer shall certify the  resolution
15    and  the  proposition  to  the  proper election officials for
16    submission.   Any  proposition  to  issue  bonds  under  this
17    Section as herein set forth shall  be  in  substantially  the
18    following form:
19             Shall bonds of the (name of Authority) to the amount
20        of   $(amount)  be  issued  for  the  purpose  of  (state
21        purpose)?
22    The votes shall be recorded as "Yes" or "No".
23    -------------------------------------------------------------
24        Shall bonds of the "Sterling         YES
25    Metropolitan Exposition,
26    Auditorium and Office Building       ------------------------
27    Authority" to the amount of.....
28    Dollars ($    ) be issued for the
29    purpose of....?                          NO
30    -------------------------------------------------------------
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/2-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 3515)
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 1        Section 2-70. Tax. Sec.  2-15.   If  a  majority  of  the
 2    voters  of the said metropolitan area approve the issuance of
 3    bonds as provided in Section  2-65  2-14  of  this  Act,  the
 4    Authority shall have power to levy and collect annually a sum
 5    sufficient  to  pay  for  the  annual  principal and interest
 6    charges on such bonds.
 7        Such taxes proposed by the Authority to  be  levied  upon
 8    the  taxable  property  within the metropolitan area shall be
 9    levied by ordinance. After the ordinance has been adopted  it
10    shall, within 10 days after its passage, be published once in
11    a newspaper published and having a general circulation within
12    the   metropolitan  area.  A  certified  copy  of  such  levy
13    ordinance shall be filed with the county clerk no later  than
14    the 3rd Tuesday in September in each year. Upon Thereupon the
15    filing  of  the  ordinance the county clerk shall extend such
16    tax; provided the aggregate amount of taxes  levied  for  any
17    one year shall not exceed the rate of .0005% of the full fair
18    cash  value of the taxable property in the metropolitan area,
19    as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/2-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 3516)
22        Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters;  conflict
23    of   interest.   Sec.  2-16.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
24    contained in Section 260-15)* * * The members  of  the  Board
25    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
26    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
27    duties.
28        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
29    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
30    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
31    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
                            -1209-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 270/2-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 3517)
 2        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  2-17.  *  *
 3    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 260-20)* * *
 4    Within 30 days after certification of  his  appointment,  and
 5    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
 6    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
 7    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 270/2-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 3518)
10        Section  2-85.  Board  members;  vacancy  in office. Sec.
11    2-18.  Members of the Board shall  hold  office  until  their
12    respective successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any
13    member  may  resign from his office; the resignation takes to
14    take  effect  when  the  member's  his  successor  has   been
15    appointed and has qualified.
16        Section  2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.  The
17    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
18    appointed by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of  incompetency,
19    neglect  of  duty, or malfeasance in office, after service on
20    the member him, by  registered  United  States  mail,  return
21    requested,  of  a  copy  of  the  written charges against the
22    member him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in  person
23    or  by  counsel in the member's his own defense upon not less
24    than 10 days' notice.
25        (Section 2-85, resumed)
26        In case of failure to qualify within the  time  required,
27    or  of  abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case of death,
28    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
29    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
30    the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as  in  the
31    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
32    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
                            -1210-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1        (70 ILCS 270/2-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 3519)
 2        Section  2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 2-19.  As
 3    soon as practicably possible after  the  appointment  of  the
 4    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
 5    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
 6    its  own  number, and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern
 7    its proceedings.  The initial  chairman  and  his  successors
 8    shall  be elected by the Board from time to time for the term
 9    of the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or  for
10    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
11    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
12        (70 ILCS 270/2-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 3520)
13        Section  2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members. Sec.
14    2-20.  Regular meetings of the Board shall be held  at  least
15    once  in  each  calendar  month,  the  time and place of such
16    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
17        Four members of the Board shall constitute a  quorum  for
18    the  transaction of business.  All actions of the Board shall
19    be by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of  at
20    least  4  members  shall be necessary for the adoption of any
21    ordinance or resolution.
22        All ordinances, resolutions and all  proceedings  of  the
23    Authority  and  all  documents  and records in its possession
24    shall be public  records,  and  open  to  public  inspection,
25    except  such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept or
26    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
27    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/2-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 3521)
30        Section 2-100.  Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec.  2-21.   The
31    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
32    be  members  of the Board, to hold office during the pleasure
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 1    of the Board, and shall fix their  duties  and  compensation.
 2    Before  entering  upon the duties of their respective offices
 3    they shall take and  subscribe  the  constitutional  oath  of
 4    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
 5    sureties  to  be  approved  by  the Board.  The bond shall be
 6    payable to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may  be
 7    directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of the
 8    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
 9    him according to law and the orders of the Board.  The  Board
10    may,  at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in a
11    such penal sum as may then be determined by the  Board.   The
12    obligation  of  the  sureties  shall  not  extend to any loss
13    sustained by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of  any
14    national  or  state  bank wherein the treasurer has deposited
15    funds if the bank  has  been  approved  by  the  Board  as  a
16    depositary  for  those  these funds.  The oaths of office and
17    the treasurer's bond shall be filed in the  principal  office
18    of the Authority.
19    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
20        (70 ILCS 270/2-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 3522)
21        Section   260-25.  Deposit  of  funds.  Sec.  2-22.  *  *
22    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 260-25)* * *
23    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
24        (70 ILCS 270/2-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 3523)
25        Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec. 2-23.
26    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
27    draft, issued pursuant to this  Article  Act,  ceases  (after
28    attaching  his  signature) to hold his office after attaching
29    his or her signature and before the delivery of the check  or
30    draft  thereof  to the payee, that his signature nevertheless
31    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
32    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
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 1    delivery.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 270/2-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 3524)
 4        Section 2-115. General manager; other appointments.  Sec.
 5    2-24.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 6    person    of  recognized  ability and business experience, to
 7    hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.   The  general
 8    manager  shall have management of the properties and business
 9    of the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to  the
10    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
11    all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and regulations of the
12    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
13    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
14        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
15    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
16    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
17    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
18    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
19    may designate.
20        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
21    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
22    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
23    office and shall not be members of the Board.
24        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
25    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
26    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
27    the Board.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/2-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 3525)
30        Section 2-122. Rules  and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
31    2-25.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
32    regulations proper or necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the
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 1    powers  granted  to the Authority, with such penalties as may
 2    be deemed proper.
 3    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 4        (70 ILCS 270/2-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 3526)
 5        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
 6    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 2-26.  All
 7    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
 8    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
 9    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
10    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
11    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
12    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
13    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
14    the  lowest  responsible  bidder, after advertising for bids,
15    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
16    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
17    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
18    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
19    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
20    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
21    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
22    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
23    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
24    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
25        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
26    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
27    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
28    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
29    is  not  required  for  the lease of real estate or buildings
30    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
31    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
32        In determining the  responsibility  of  any  bidder,  the
33    Board  may take into account the past record of dealings with
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 1    the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy  of  equipment,
 2    and  ability to complete performance within the time set, and
 3    other factors besides financial  responsibility,  but  in  no
 4    case  shall  any  such contracts be awarded to any other than
 5    the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease)  or
 6    the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless
 7    authorized or approved by a vote of at least 5 members of the
 8    Board,  and  unless such action is accompanied by a statement
 9    in writing setting forth the reasons  for  not  awarding  the
10    contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be,
11    which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office
12    of the Authority and open to public inspection.
13        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
14    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
15    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
16    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
17    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
18    materials, supplies or equipment.
19        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
20    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
21    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
22    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
23    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
24    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
25    received pursuant to advertisement.
26        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
27    effect the provisions of this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
29        (70 ILCS 270/2-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 3527)
30        Section 2-130. Bids  and  advertisements.  Advertisements
31    Sec. 2-27. Advertisement for bids shall be published at least
32    twice  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation published
33    in the metropolitan area, the last publication to be at least
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 1    10 calendar days before the time for receiving bids, and such
 2    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
 3    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
 4    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
 5    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 6    specifications  on file at the time of the first publication,
 7    or in the advertisement itself, shall describe the  character
 8    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 9    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
10    free and open competitive bidding.
11        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
12    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
13    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
14    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
15    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
16    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
17    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
18    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
19    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
20    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
21    before advertising for bids.
22        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
23    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
24    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
25    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
26    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
27    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
28    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
29        *   *   *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
30    260-30)* * *
31    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
32        (70 ILCS 270/2-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 3528)
33        Section 2-135. Report and financial statement. Sec. 2-28.
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 1    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
 2    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
 3    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
 4    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
 5    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
 6    for distribution to persons interested, upon  request  and  a
 7    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
 8    appointing officers.
 9    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
10        (70 ILCS 270/2-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 3529)
11        Section 2-150. Tax exemption. Sec. 2-29.  All property of
12    the Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State  or
13    any taxing unit therein.
14    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
15        (70 ILCS 270/2-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 3530)
16        Section  2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 2-30.  The
17    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
18    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
19    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
20    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
21        (70 ILCS 270/2-31) (from Ch. 85, par. 3531)
22        Section 2-145. Antitrust laws. Sec. 2-31.  The  Authority
23    is  hereby   expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
24    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act
25    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
26    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
27    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
28    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
29    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
30    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
31    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
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 1    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
 2    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
 3    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
 4    areas of local governmental activity.
 5    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 6               PART 265. VERMILION COUNTY CIVIC CENTER
 7        (70 ILCS 265/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1551)
 8        Section  265-5.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.  *  *  * (nonstandard
 9    provisions contained in Section 265-5) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 265/1.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1551.1)
12        Section 265-1.  Short title. Sec. 1.1. * * * (nonstandard
13    provisions contained in Section 265-1) * * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
15        (70 ILCS 265/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1552)
16        Section 2-5.  Definitions.  In this Article: Sec. 2.
17        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
18    265-10) * * *
19        "Governmental agency" means the federal  government,  the
20    State  of  Illinois,  any  unit of local government or school
21    district, and any agency or instrumentality thereof.
22        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
23    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
24    or joint stock  joint-stock  association;  and  includes  any
25    trustee,   receiver,   assignee  or  personal  representative
26    thereof.
27        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
28    265-10) * * *
29    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
30        (70 ILCS 265/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1553)
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 1        Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common  seal.  Sec.  3.  *  *  *
 2    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 265-15) * * *
 3        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 4    own name but execution shall not in any  case  issue  against
 5    any property of the Authority.
 6        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 7    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 8    contained in Section 265-15) * * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 265/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1554)
11        Section  2-16.  Duties;  auditorium  and other buildings;
12    lease of space. Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of the Authority
13    to promote, operate and  maintain  expositions,  conventions,
14    and  theatrical,  sports and cultural activities from time to
15    time in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith  to
16    arrange,   finance   and   maintain   industrial,   cultural,
17    educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and  scientific
18    exhibits and to construct,  equip  and  maintain  auditorium,
19    exposition and office buildings for such purposes.
20        The  provision  of  office space for rental and lease and
21    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
22    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
23    Authority.
24        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
25    to perform such duties.
26    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
27        (70 ILCS 265/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1555)
28        Section  265-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including eminent
29    domain. Sec. 5. * * * (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in
30    Section 265-20) * * *
31    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 265/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1556)
 2        Section   2-25.  Incurring   obligations.   Sec.  6.  The
 3    Authority shall not incur any  obligations  for  salaries  or
 4    for,  office  or  administrative  expenses  except within the
 5    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 6    obligations become payable.
 7    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 8        (70 ILCS 265/6.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1556.1)
 9        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 6.1.  Purchases  made
10    under   pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made  in
11    compliance with the  the  "Local  Government  Prompt  Payment
12    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
13    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
14        (70 ILCS 265/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1557)
15        Section  2-36.  Acquisition  of  property  from person or
16    governmental agency. Sec. 7. The  Authority  shall  have  the
17    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
18    otherwise  any  property  or  rights  from  any   person   or
19    governmental  agency  useful  for  its  purposes, (ii) and to
20    apply for  and  accept  grants,  matching  grants,  loans  or
21    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
22    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
23    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
24    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
25    grants, loans or appropriations.
26    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
27        (70 ILCS 265/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1558)
28        Section 2-40.  Federal money. Sec. 8. The Authority shall
29    have  the  power (i) to apply for and accept grants, matching
30    grants, loans or appropriations from the  federal  government
31    or  any  agency or instrumentality thereof to be used for any
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 1    of the purposes of the Authority and (ii) to enter  into  any
 2    agreement  with  the  federal  government in relation to such
 3    grants, matching grants, loans or appropriations.
 4    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 5        (70 ILCS 265/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1559)
 6        Section 2-45.  Insurance. Sec.  9.  The  Authority  shall
 7    have  the  power  to procure and enter into contracts for any
 8    type of insurance and indemnity against  loss  or  damage  to
 9    property  from  any cause, against loss of use and occupancy,
10    against employers' liability, against any act of any  member,
11    officer,  or  employee  of  the  Board or of Authority in the
12    performance of the duties of the his  office  or  employment,
13    and against or any other insurable risk.
14    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
15        (70 ILCS 265/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1560)
16        Section 2-52.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; interest payable
17    semi-annually;  bond sale price; effect of Omnibus Bond Acts.
18    Sec. 10. The Authority shall have continuing power to  borrow
19    money  for  the  purpose  of  carrying out and performing its
20    duties and exercising its powers under this Article Act.
21        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
22    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
23    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
24    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
25    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
26    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
27    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
28    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
29    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
30    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
31    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
32    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
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 1    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
 2    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
 3    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
 4    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
 5    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
 6    amended  at  the  time of the making of the contract, payable
 7    semi-annually,  may  be  in  such  form,   may   carry   such
 8    registration  privileges, may be executed in such manner, may
 9    be payable at such place or places, may be  made  subject  to
10    redemption  in  such  manner  and  upon  such  terms, with or
11    without premium as is stated on  the  face  thereof,  may  be
12    executed  in  such  manner  and  may  contain  such terms and
13    covenants, all as may be provided in said the ordinance.   In
14    case  any  officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases
15    (after  attaching  his  signature)  to  hold   office,;   his
16    signature  shall  nevertheless be valid and effective for all
17    purposes.  The holder or holders of any  bonds,  or  interest
18    coupons  appertaining  thereto  issued  by  the Authority may
19    bring mandamus, injunction, or other  civil  actions  or  and
20    proceedings  to  compel the performance and observance by the
21    Authority or any of its officers, agents or employees  of  or
22    any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the Authority with the
23    holders of such bonds or interest coupons, and to compel  the
24    Authority  and  any  of  its officers, agents or employees to
25    perform any duties required to be performed for  the  benefit
26    of  the  holders of any such bonds or interest coupons by the
27    provisions of the ordinance authorizing their  issuance,  and
28    to  enjoin  the  Authority and any of its officers, agents or
29    employees from taking any action in conflict  with  any  such
30    contract or covenant.
31        Notwithstanding  the form and tenor of any such bonds and
32    in the absence of any express recital  on  the  face  thereof
33    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
34    instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of
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 1    Illinois.
 2        The  bonds  shall be sold by the corporate authorities of
 3    the Authority in such manner as  said  corporate  authorities
 4    shall  determine,  except  that if issued to bear interest at
 5    the maximum rate authorized by the Bond Authorization Act, as
 6    amended at the time of the making of the contract, the  bonds
 7    shall  be sold for not less than par and accrued interest and
 8    except that the selling price of bonds bearing interest at  a
 9    rate  of  less  than  the maximum rate authorized by the Bond
10    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
11    the  contract,  shall  be  such that the interest cost to the
12    Authority of the money received from the sale of bonds  shall
13    not   exceed   the   maximum  rate  authorized  by  the  Bond
14    Authorization Act, as amended at the time of  the  making  of
15    the  contract, computed to absolute maturity of said bonds or
16    certificates according to standard tables of bond values.
17        From and after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds  as  herein
18    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
19    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
20    fees   for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,  constructed,
21    reconstructed, extended or improved with the proceeds of  the
22    sale  of  said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times, with other
23    revenues of the Authority to pay:
24        (a)  the cost of maintaining, repairing,  regulating  and
25    operating the said facilities; and
26        (b)  the  bonds and interest thereon as they shall become
27    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
28    provided by the ordinance authorizing  the  issuance  of  the
29    bonds  or  as  provided  by  any  trust agreement executed to
30    secure payment thereof.
31        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
32    the purpose of setting forth the covenants  and  undertakings
33    of  the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof and
34    the issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from  such
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 1    revenue  income  to  be derived from the fairs, recreational,
 2    theatrical,   cultural,   expositions,   sport    activities,
 3    exhibitions,   office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases  and
 4    rentals, and other revenue, if any, the Authority may execute
 5    and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided that no
 6    lien upon any physical property of  the  Authority  shall  be
 7    created thereby.
 8        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
 9    such trust agreement by the Authority  may  be  by  mandamus,
10    injunction,  or other civil actions or and proceedings in any
11    court of competent jurisdiction  to  compel  performance  and
12    compliance  therewith,  but the trust agreement may prescribe
13    by whom or on whose behalf such action may be instituted.
14        Before any such bonds  (excepting  refunding  bonds)  are
15    sold  the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
16    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
17    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
18    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
19    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
20    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
21    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
22    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
23    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
24    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
25    the right to reject all bids and readvertise for bids in  the
26    manner  provided  for in the initial advertisement.  However,
27    if no bids are received such bonds may be sold  at  not  less
28    than  par  value, without further advertising, within 60 days
29    after the bids are required  to  be  filed  pursuant  to  any
30    advertisement.
31        With  respect  to  instruments  for  the payment of money
32    issued under this Section either before,  on,  or  after  the
33    effective  date  of  Public  Act  86-4 this amendatory Act of
34    1989, it is and always has been the intention of the  General
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 1    Assembly  (i)  that the Omnibus Bond Acts are and always have
 2    been supplementary grants of power to  issue  instruments  in
 3    accordance  with  the  Omnibus  Bond  Acts, regardless of any
 4    provision of this Article Act that may appear  to  be  or  to
 5    have  been  more  restrictive  than those Acts, (ii) that the
 6    provisions of this  Section  are  not  a  limitation  on  the
 7    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts, and
 8    (iii)  that  instruments issued under this Section within the
 9    supplementary authority granted by the Omnibus Bond Acts  are
10    not invalid because of any provision of this Article Act that
11    may  appear to be or to have been more restrictive than those
12    Acts.
13    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
14        (70 ILCS 265/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1561)
15        Section 265-25.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec.  11.
16    *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 265-25) *
17    * *
18    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
19        (70 ILCS 265/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1562)
20        Section 265-30.  Investment in bonds.  Sec.  12.  *  *  *
21    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 265-30) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
23        (70 ILCS 265/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1563)
24        Section 265-32.  Bonds other than revenue bonds. Sec. 13.
25    *  * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 265-32) *
26    * *
27    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
28        (70 ILCS 265/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1564)
29        Section  265-35.  Tax.  Sec.  14.  *  *  *   (nonstandard
30    provisions contained in Section 265-35) * * *
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 265/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1565)
 3        Section    2-76.  Board   members;   financial   matters;
 4    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
 5    interest. Sec. 15. * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in
 6    Section  265-40)  *  *  * The members of the Board They shall
 7    serve without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed  for
 8    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
 9    duties.  However, any member of the Board who is appointed to
10    the office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation
11    for his or her services as such officer.
12        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
13    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
14    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
15    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 265/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1566)
18        Section  2-80.  Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  16.  *  * *
19    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 265-45)  *  *  *
20    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
21    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
22    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
23    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 265/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1567)
26        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 17.
27    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
28    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
29    resign from his office; the resignation takes to take  effect
30    when  the  member's  his successor has been appointed and has
31    qualified.
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 1        Section 2-83.  Removal of Board member from office.   The
 2    appointing  officer  may  remove  any  member  of  the  Board
 3    appointed  by  the  officer  him,  in  case  of incompetency,
 4    neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, after  service  on
 5    the  member  him,  by  registered  United States mail, return
 6    requested, of a copy  of  the  written  charges  against  the
 7    member  him and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person
 8    or by counsel in the member's his own defense upon  not  less
 9    than 10 days' notice.
10        (Section 2-85, resumed)
11        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
12    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
13    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
14    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
15    the  unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case
16    of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
17    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
18        (70 ILCS 265/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1568)
19        Section 2-90.  Organization of the  Board.  Sec.  18.  As
20    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
21    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
22    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
23    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
24    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
25    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
26    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
27    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
28    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
29        (70 ILCS 265/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1569)
30        Section 2-97.  Board meetings; public records.  Sec.  19.
31    Regular  meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in
32    each calendar month, the time and place of such  meetings  to
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 1    be  fixed  by  the  Board.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
 2    contained in Section 265-50) * * *
 3        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 4    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 5    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 6    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 7    prepared  by  the  Board  for use in negotiations, actions or
 8    proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 265/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1570)
11        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
12    bank  or  savings  and  loan  association. Sec. 20. The Board
13    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
14    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
15    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
16    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
17    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
18    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
19    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
20    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
21    be  directed  upon  the faithful performance of the duties of
22    the office and the payment  of  all  money  received  by  the
23    treasurer  him  according to law and the orders of the Board.
24    The Board may, at any time,  require  a  new  bond  from  the
25    treasurer  in such penal sum as may then be determined by the
26    Board.  The obligation of the sureties shall  not  extend  to
27    any  loss  sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of
28    any savings and loan association or national  or  State  bank
29    wherein  the  treasurer  has  deposited  funds if the bank or
30    savings and loan association has been approved by  the  Board
31    as  a  depository for those these funds.  The oaths of office
32    and the treasurer's bond shall  be  filed  in  the  principal
33    office of the Authority.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 2        (70 ILCS 265/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1571)
 3        Section   2-106.  Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
 4    Investment Act. Sec. 21. All funds deposited by the treasurer
 5    in any bank or savings and loan association shall  be  placed
 6    in  the  name of the Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid
 7    out only by check or draft upon the bank or savings and  loan
 8    association, signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the
 9    chairman  of  the  Board.  The Board may designate any of its
10    members or any officer or employee of the Authority to  affix
11    the  signature  of  the  chairman  and  another  to affix the
12    signature of the treasurer to any check or draft for  payment
13    of  salaries or wages and for payment of any other obligation
14    of not more than $2,500.
15        No bank or savings and  loan  association  shall  receive
16    public  funds  as  permitted  by  this Section, unless it has
17    complied  with  the  requirements  established  pursuant   to
18    Section 6 of the Public Funds Investment Act "An Act relating
19    to  certain  investments of public funds by public agencies",
20    approved July 23, 1943, as now or hereafter amended.
21    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
22        (70 ILCS 265/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1572)
23        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  22.
24    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
25    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
26    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
27    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
28    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
29    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
30    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
31    delivery thereof.
32    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 265/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1573)
 2        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
 3    23.  The  Board  may appoint a general manager who shall be a
 4    person man of recognized ability and business experience,  to
 5    hold  office  during  the pleasure of the Board.  The general
 6    manager shall have management of the properties and  business
 7    of  the Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the
 8    general control of the Board, shall direct the enforcement of
 9    all ordinances, resolutions, rules  and  regulations  of  the
10    Board,  and  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be
11    prescribed from time to time by the Board.
12        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
13    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
14    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
15    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
16    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
17    may designate.
18        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
19    and  all other officers provided for pursuant to this Section
20    shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any  oath  of
21    office and shall not be members of the Board.
22        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
23    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
24    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
25    the Board.
26    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
27        (70 ILCS 265/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1574)
28        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
29    and  penalties.  Sec.  24. The Board shall have power to pass
30    all ordinances and make all rules and regulations  proper  or
31    necessary  to  carry  into  effect  the powers granted to the
32    Authority, with such fines or  penalties  as  may  be  deemed
33    proper.    All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed  by
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 1    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
 2    circulation published in the metropolitan  area  embraced  by
 3    the  Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or penalty
 4    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
 5    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 6        (70 ILCS 265/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1575)
 7        Section 2-127.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
 8    lowest bidder by four-fifths vote. Sec. 25. All contracts for
 9    sale of property of the value of more than $2500,  or  for  a
10    concession  in or lease of property, including air rights, of
11    the Authority for a term of more  than  one  year,  shall  be
12    awarded  to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising
13    for bids.   All  construction  contracts  and  contracts  for
14    supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense
15    thereof  will  exceed  $2500,  shall  be  let  to  the lowest
16    responsible  bidder,  after  advertising  for  bids,  except:
17    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
18    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
19    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
20    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
21    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
22    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
23    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
24    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
25    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
26    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
27        All  contracts  involving less than $2500 shall be let by
28    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
29    possible, and in any event in a manner calculated  to  ensure
30    insure the best interests of the public.
31        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
32    Board may take into in account the past  record  of  dealings
33    with   the  bidder,  the  bidder's  experience,  adequacy  of
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 1    equipment, and ability to  complete  performance  within  the
 2    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
 3    but  in  no case shall any such contract contracts be awarded
 4    to any other than  the  highest  bidder  (in  case  of  sale,
 5    concession  or  lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case of
 6    purchase or expenditure) unless authorized or approved  by  a
 7    vote  of at least 4/5 of the members of the Board, and unless
 8    such action is accompanied by a statement in writing  setting
 9    forth  the  reasons  for  not  awarding  the  contract to the
10    highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement
11    shall be  kept  on  file  in  the  principal  office  of  the
12    Authority and open to public inspection.
13        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
14    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
15    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
16    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
17    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
18    materials, supplies or equipment.
19        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
20    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
21    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
22    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
23    contract, without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
24    not  be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid
25    received pursuant to advertisement.
26        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
27    effect the provisions of this Section.
28    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
29        (70 ILCS 265/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576)
30        Section  2-130.  Bids  and   advertisements.   Sec.   26.
31    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
32    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
33    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
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 1    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
 2    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
 3    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
 4    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
 5    receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to plans and
 6    specifications on file at the time of the first  publication,
 7    or  in the advertisement itself, shall describe the character
 8    of the proposed contract in sufficient detail to fully advise
 9    prospective bidders of their obligations and to ensure insure
10    free and open competitive bidding.
11        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
12    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
13    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
14    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
15    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
16    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
17    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
18    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
19    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
20    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
21    before advertising for bids.
22        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
23    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
24    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
25    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
26    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
27    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
28    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
29    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
30        (70 ILCS 265/26a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576a)
31        Section 2-150.  Tax Sec. 26a.  exemption  from  taxation.
32    All  property  of  the  Decatur  and  Vermilion  County Civic
33    Centers Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the  State
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 1    or any taxing unit therein.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-888; 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 265/26b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576b)
 4        Section  2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 26b.  The Authority
 5    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
 6    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
 7    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
 8    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
 9    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
10    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
11    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
12    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
13    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
14    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
15    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
16    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
17    areas of local governmental activity.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
19        (70 ILCS 265/26c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1576c)
20        Section  2-140.  State  financial support. Sec. 26c.  The
21    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
22    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
23    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
24    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
25        (70 ILCS 265/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1577)
26        Section 2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec.  27.
27    As  soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may be
28    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
29    complete and detailed report and financial statement  of  its
30    operations  and  of its assets and liabilities.  A reasonably
31    sufficient number of copies of such report shall  be  printed
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 1    for  distribution  to  persons interested, upon request and a
 2    copy thereof shall be filed with the  county  clerk  and  the
 3    appointing officers as provided in Section 16.
 4    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
 5        (70 ILCS 265/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1578)
 6        Section  2-155.  Partial  invalidity.  Sec.  28.  If  any
 7    provision  of this Article Act is held invalid such provision
 8    shall be deemed to be excised from this Article Act  and  the
 9    invalidity   thereof  shall  not  affect  any  of  the  other
10    provisions of this Article Act.  If the  application  of  any
11    provision  of  this Article Act to any person or circumstance
12    is held invalid it shall not affect the application  of  such
13    provision  to  such persons or circumstances other than those
14    as to which it is held invalid.
15    (Source: P.A. 79-794.)
16                   PART 270. WAUKEGAN CIVIC CENTER
17        (70 ILCS 325/7-1) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-1)
18        Section 2-3. Purpose. Sec.  7-1.   The  purpose  of  this
19    Article  Act   is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of the State of
20    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
21    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
22    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/7-2) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-2)
25        Section  270-1. Short title. Sec. 7-2. * * * (nonstandard
26    provisions contained in Section 270-1) * * *
27    (Source: P.A. 85-907; 86-1028.)
28        (70 ILCS 325/7-3) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-3)
29        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 7-3.  When used  In  this
30    Article:
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 1        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 270-5)
 2    * * *
 3        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
 4    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
 5    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
 6    corporate or otherwise,  thereof.
 7        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
 8    corporation, both domestic and foreign,  company, association
 9    or   joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any  trustee,
10    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
11        * * * (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 270-5)
12    * * *
13    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
14        (70 ILCS 325/7-4) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-4)
15        Section 2-10. Lawsuits; common seal.  Sec.  7-4.  *  *  *
16    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 270-10) * * *
17        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
18    name,  but execution shall not in any case issue against  any
19    property of the Authority.
20        (b)   The Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
21    the same at its  pleasure.  *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
22    contained in Section 270-10) * * *
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/7-5) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-5)
25        Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other
26    buildings; lease of space. Sec. 7-5.  It shall be the duty of
27    the  Authority  to promote, operate and maintain expositions,
28    conventions, and theatrical, sports and  cultural  activities
29    from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection
30    therewith  to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain   industrial,
31    cultural,   educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade  and
32    scientific exhibits and  to  construct,  equip  and  maintain
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 1    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
 2    such purposes.
 3        The  provision  of  office space for lease and rental and
 4    the  lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to   such
 5    structures  shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of the
 6    Authority.
 7        The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary
 8    to perform such duties.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/7-6) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-6)
11        Section   2-20.  Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
12    domain. Sec. 7-6.  The Authority  shall  have  the  following
13    rights and powers duties:
14        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
15    lessee  or in any other way acquire, improve, extend, repair,
16    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
17    centers, civic auditoriums, cultural  facilities  and  office
18    buildings,  including  sites and parking areas and commercial
19    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;.
20        (b)  To plan for such grounds,  centers  and  auditoriums
21    and  to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance fairs,
22    industrial,  cultural,  educational,  trade  and   scientific
23    exhibits,  shows  and  events  and to use or allow the use of
24    such grounds, centers, and auditoriums  for  the  holding  of
25    fairs,  exhibits,  shows  and events whether conducted by the
26    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;.
27        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
28    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
29    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
30    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
31    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended;.
32        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
33    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
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 1    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
 2    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
 3    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
 4    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
 5    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
 6    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;.
 7        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
 8    the objects and purposes of this Article Act.
 9    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
10        (70 ILCS 325/7-7) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-7)
11        Section  2-25.  Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7-7.   The
12    Authority shall not incur any obligations  for  salaries,  or
13    for  office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within the
14    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
15    obligations become payable.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/7-8) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-8)
18        Section 2-35. Acquisition of property from person, State,
19    or local agency. Sec. 7-8.  The Authority  shall  have  power
20    (i)  to  acquire  and  accept  by  purchase,  lease,  gift or
21    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
22    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
23    corporation, body politic,  or agency of the State,  or  from
24    the  State itself, useful for its purposes, and (ii) to apply
25    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
26    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
27    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
28    the Authority,  and (iii) to enter into  any  agreement  with
29    the  State  of  Illinois in relation to such grants, matching
30    grants, loans or appropriations.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/7-9) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-9)
 2        Section 2-40. Federal money.  Sec.  7-9.   The  Authority
 3    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
 4    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
 5    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
 6    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
 7    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
 8    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
 9    appropriations.
10    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 325/7-10) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-10)
12        Section  2-45. Insurance. Sec. 7-10.  The Authority shall
13    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
14    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
15    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
16    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
17    officer,  or employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
18    performance  of  the duties of the his  office or employment,
19    and against or any other insurable risk.
20    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
21        (70 ILCS 325/7-11) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-11)
22        Section 2-50. Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits  to  compel
23    performance.  Sec. 7-11.  The Authority shall have continuing
24    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
25    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
26    Article Act.
27        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
28    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
29    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
30    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
31    revenue  bonds,   and  may  also  from time to time issue and
32    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
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 1    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
 2    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
 3    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
 4    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
 5    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
 6    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
 7    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
 8    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
 9    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
10    dates,  may  bear  interest  at  such  rate  or  rates,   not
11    exceeding   the   maximum   rate   permitted   by   the  Bond
12    Authorization Act, as now or hereafter amended,   may  be  in
13    such  form,  may  carry  such registration privileges, may be
14    executed in such manner, may be  payable  at  such  place  or
15    places,  may be made subject to redemption in such manner and
16    upon such terms, with or without premium as is stated on  the
17    face  thereof,  may  be  executed  in  such  manner,  and may
18    contain such terms and covenants, all as may be  provided  in
19    said  ordinance.  In case any officer whose signature appears
20    on any bond ceases (after attaching his  signature)  to  hold
21    office,   his  signature  shall  nevertheless  be  valid  and
22    effective for all purposes.  The holder  or  holders  of  any
23    bonds,   or  interest  coupons appertaining thereto issued by
24    the Authority may bring suits at law or proceedings in equity
25    to compel the performance and observance by the Authority  or
26    any  of  its officers, agents or employees of or any contract
27    or covenant made by the Authority with the  holders  of  such
28    bonds or interest coupons, and to compel the Authority or and
29    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or  employees to perform any
30    duties required to  be  performed  for  the  benefit  of  the
31    holders  of  any  such  bonds  or  interest  coupons  by  the
32    provisions  of  the ordinance authorizing their issuance, and
33    to enjoin the Authority and any of its  officers,  agents  or
34    employees  from  taking  any action in conflict with any such
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 1    contract or covenant.
 2        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
 3    in  the  absence  of  any express recital on the face thereof
 4    that it is non-negotiable, all such bonds shall be negotiable
 5    instruments under the Uniform  Commercial  Code,  as  now  or
 6    hereafter amended.
 7        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
 8    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
 9    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
10    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
11    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
12    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
13    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
14        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
15    operating the said facilities; and
16        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
17    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
18    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
19    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
20    secure payment thereof.
21        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
22    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
23    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
24    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
25    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
26    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
27    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
28    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
29    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
30    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
31    shall be created thereby.
32        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
33    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
34    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
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 1    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
 2    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
 3    instituted.
 4        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
 5    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
 6    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
 7    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
 8    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
 9    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
10    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
11    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
12    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
13    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
14    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
15    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
16    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
17    However, if no bids are received,  such bonds may be sold  at
18    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
19    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
20    any advertisement.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907; 86-1028.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/7-12) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-12)
23        Section  2-55.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 7-12.
24    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
25    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
26    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
27    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
28    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
29    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
30    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
31    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
32    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
33    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 2        (70 ILCS 325/7-13) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-13)
 3        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 7-13.  The State
 4    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
 5    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
 6    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of any thereof;,  all
 7    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
 8    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
 9    loan associations, investment companies,  and  other  persons
10    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;   and  all  executors,
11    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
12    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
13    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
14    pursuant to this Article Act, it being the  purpose  of  this
15    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
16    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
17    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
18    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
19    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
20    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
21    selecting securities for investment.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/7-14) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-14)
24        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
25    of   interest.   Sec.  7-14.*  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions
26    contained in Section 270-15) * * * The members of  the  Board
27    shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for
28    actual  expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
29    duties.
30        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
31    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
32    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
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 1    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
 2    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 3        (70 ILCS 325/7-15) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-15)
 4        Section   270-20.    Board   members.  Sec.  7-15.*  *  *
 5    (nonstandard provisions contained in Section 270-20) * * *
 6    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 7        (70 ILCS 325/7-16) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-16)
 8        Section  270-25.   Board  member  terms.  Sec.  7-16.*  *
 9    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 270-25) * * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
11        (70 ILCS 325/7-17) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-17)
12        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board. Sec. 7-17.   As
13    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
14    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
15    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
16    its own number,  and adopt by-laws and regulations to  govern
17    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
18    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
19    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
20    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
21    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
22        (70 ILCS 325/7-18) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-18)
23        Section 2-95.  Meetings; action by 5 Board members.  Sec.
24    7-18.    Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least
25    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
26    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
27        Five  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
28    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
29    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
30    least 5 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
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 1    ordinance or resolution.
 2        All  ordinances,  resolutions and all  proceedings of the
 3    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 4    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 5    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 6    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 7    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 8    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 9        (70 ILCS 325/7-19) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-19)
10        Section  2-100.   Secretary;  treasurer.  Sec. 7-19.  The
11    Board shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who need not
12    be members of the Board, to hold office during  the  pleasure
13    of  the  Board,  and shall fix their duties and compensation.
14    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
15    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
16    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
17    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
18    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
19    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
20    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
21    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
22    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
23    such   penal sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
24    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
25    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
26    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
27    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
28    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
29    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
30    principal office of the Authority.
31    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
32        (70 ILCS 325/7-20) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-20)
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 1        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 7-20.  All funds deposited by
 2    the treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of  the
 3    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 4    draft   upon   the   bank,   signed   by  the  treasurer  and
 5    countersigned by the chairman of the Board.   The  Board  may
 6    designate  any  of  its members or any officer or employee of
 7    the Authority to affix the  signature  of  the  chairman  and
 8    another  to affix the signature of the treasurer to any check
 9    or draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment  of
10    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
11    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
12        (70 ILCS 325/7-21) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-21)
13        Section  2-110.   Signatures  on  checks  or drafts. Sec.
14    7-21.  In case any officer whose signature appears  upon  any
15    check or draft issued pursuant to this Article Act  ceases to
16    hold  office  (after  attaching his or her signature) to hold
17    his office and  before the delivery of  the  check  or  draft
18    thereof   to  the  payee,  that  his signature, nevertheless,
19    shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the  same
20    effect  as  if  the  officer  he had remained in office until
21    delivery.
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/7-22) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-22)
24        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
25    7-22.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
26    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
27    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
28    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
29    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
30    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
31    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
32    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
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 1    time to time by the Board.
 2        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 3    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 4    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 5    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 6    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
 7    may designate.
 8        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 9    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,   pursuant  to this
10    Section,  shall be exempt from  taking  and  subscribing  any
11    oath of office and shall not be members of the Board.
12        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
13    attorney, chief engineer,  and all other officers, attorneys,
14    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
15    the Board.
16    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
17        (70 ILCS 325/7-23) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-23)
18        Section 2-122.  Rules and  regulations;  penalties.  Sec.
19    7-23.   The  Board  shall  have  power  to make all rules and
20    regulations,  proper or necessary,  to carry into effect  the
21    powers  granted to the Authority,  with such penalties as may
22    be deemed proper.
23    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
24        (70 ILCS 325/7-24) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-24)
25        Section 2-125. Contracts; award to other than highest  or
26    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of 5 Board members. Sec. 7-24.  All
27    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
28    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
29    air  rights,   of  the  Authority for a term of more than one
30    year shall be awarded  to  the  highest  responsible  bidder,
31    after  advertising  for bids.  All construction contracts and
32    contracts for supplies, materials,  equipment  and  services,
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 1    when  the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let to
 2    the lowest responsible bidder  after  advertising  for  bids,
 3    excepting  (1)  when  repair parts, accessories, equipment or
 4    services are required for equipment  or  services  previously
 5    furnished  or  contracted  for;  (2)  when  the nature of the
 6    services required is such that competitive bidding is not  in
 7    the  best interest of the public, including, without limiting
 8    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 9    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
10    of construction, and  others  possessing  a  high  degree  of
11    skill;  and  (3)  when  services  such as water, light, heat,
12    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
13        All contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let  by
14    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
15    possible,   and,   in  any  event,  in a manner calculated to
16    ensure insure the best interests of the public.   Competitive
17    bidding  is  not  required  for  the  lease of real estate or
18    buildings owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is
19    empowered to offer such leases upon such terms  as  it  deems
20    advisable.
21        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
22    Board may take into  account  the  past  record  records   of
23    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
24    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
25    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
26    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
27    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
28    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
29    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
30    least 5 members of the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
31    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
32    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
33    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
34    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
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 1    open to public inspection.
 2        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 3    Authority,  and their relatives within the fourth  degree  of
 4    consanguinity  by  the terms of the civil law,  are forbidden
 5    to be interested directly or indirectly in any  contract  for
 6    construction  or  maintenance  work  or  for  the delivery of
 7    materials, supplies or equipment.
 8        The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and  to
 9    readvertise  for  bids.   If  after any such advertisement no
10    responsible and satisfactory bid, within  the  terms  of  the
11    advertisement,   shall  be received, the Board may award such
12    contract without competitive bidding,  provided that it shall
13    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
14    received pursuant to advertisement.
15        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
16    effect the provisions of this Section.
17    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
18        (70 ILCS 325/7-25) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-25)
19        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  7-25.
20    Advertisements  for bids shall be published at least twice in
21    a daily newspaper of general  circulation  published  in  the
22    metropolitan  area,  the  last  publication to be at least 10
23    calendar days before the time for receiving  bids,  and  such
24    advertisements  shall  also  be  posted on readily accessible
25    bulletin boards in the principal  office  of  the  Authority.
26    Such  advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place for
27    receiving and opening of bids and,  by reference to plans and
28    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
29    by reference to plans and specifications on file  at the time
30    of  the  first  publication,  or in the advertisement itself,
31    shall describe the character  of  the  proposed  contract  in
32    sufficient  detail  to  fully  advise  prospective bidders of
33    their  obligations  and  to  ensure  insure   free  and  open
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 1    competitive bidding.
 2        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 3    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 4    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 5    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 6    cashier's  check,   as  a  deposit  of  good  faith,   in   a
 7    reasonable amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising
 8    for  bids,   shall  be  required  with  the  proposal of each
 9    bidder.  Bond for faithful performance of the  contract  with
10    surety  or  sureties  satisfactory  to the Board and adequate
11    insurance may be required in reasonable amounts to  be  fixed
12    by the Board before advertising for bids.
13        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
14    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
15    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
16    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
17    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
18    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
19    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
20        *  *  *  (nonstandard  provisions  contained  in  Section
21    270-30) * * *
22    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
23        (70 ILCS 325/7-26) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-26)
24        Section  2-135.  Report  and  financial  statement.  Sec.
25    7-26.  As soon after the end of each fiscal year  as  may  be
26    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
27    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
28    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
29    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
30    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
31    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
32    appointing officers.
33    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 325/7-27) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-27)
 2        Section 2-140.  State financial support. Sec. 7-27.   The
 3    Authority   created   by  this  Article  Act   shall  receive
 4    financial support from the State in the amounts provided  for
 5    in Section 4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act, as
 6    now or hereafter amended.
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 8        (70 ILCS 325/7-28) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-28)
 9        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 7-28.  The Authority
10    is  hereby   expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions
11    of Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption  Act
12    "An Act to make explicit the authorization for units of local
13    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
14    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
15    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
16    overridden November 3, 1983, as now or hereafter amended, and
17    the   General   Assembly   intends  that  the  "State  action
18    exemption" to the application of the federal  antitrust  laws
19    be  fully  available  to  the  Authority  to  the  extent its
20    activities  are  either  (1)  expressly   or   by   necessary
21    implication authorized by this Article or other Illinois law,
22    or   (2)  within  traditional  areas  of  local  governmental
23    activity.
24    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
25        (70 ILCS 325/7-29) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-29)
26        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 7-29.   All  property
27    of  the  Authority shall be exempt from taxation by the State
28    or any taxing unit therein.
29    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
30        (70 ILCS 325/7-30) (from Ch. 85, par. 7007-30)
31        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 7-30.  Purchases made
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 1    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
 2    compliance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-907.)
 4                PART 275. WEST FRANKFORT CIVIC CENTER
 5        (70 ILCS 350/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 6101)
 6        Section  2-3.   Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose of this
 7    Article is to accomplish the aims of the State of Illinois to
 8    enhance the ability of its citizens to  avail  themselves  of
 9    civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout
10    the entire State of Illinois.
11    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
12        (70 ILCS 350/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 6102)
13        Section  275-1.   Short  title. Sec. 2. * * *(nonstandard
14    provisions contained in Section 275-1)* * *
15    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
16        (70 ILCS 350/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 6103)
17        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.   When  used  In  this
18    Article:
19        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 275-5)*
20    * *
21        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
22    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
23    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
24    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
25        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
26    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
27    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
28    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
29        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 275-5)*
30    * * (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 350/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 6104)
 2        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *  *
 3    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 275-10)* * *
 4        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 5    name, but execution shall not in any case issue  against  any
 6    property of the Authority.
 7        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 8    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 9    contained in Section 275-10)* * *
10    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
11        (70 ILCS 350/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 6105)
12        Section 2-15.  Duties; auditorium, recreational and other
13    buildings;  lease  of space. Sec. 5.  It shall be the duty of
14    the Authority to promote, operate and  maintain  expositions,
15    conventions,  and  theatrical, sports and cultural activities
16    from time to time in the metropolitan area and in  connection
17    therewith   to  arrange,  finance  and  maintain  industrial,
18    cultural,  educational,   theatrical,   sports,   trade   and
19    scientific  exhibits  and  to  construct,  equip and maintain
20    auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for
21    such purposes.
22        The provision of office space for lease  and  rental  and
23    the   lease  of  air  space  over  and  appurtenant  to  such
24    structures shall  be  deemed  an  integral  function  of  the
25    Authority.
26        The  Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary
27    to perform such duties.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
29        (70 ILCS 350/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 6106)
30        Section  2-20.   Rights  and  powers,  including  eminent
31    domain. Sec. 6. The Authority shall have the following rights
32    and powers duties:
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 1        (a)  To  acquire,  purchase,  own,  construct,  lease  as
 2    lessee or in any other way acquire, improve, extend,  repair,
 3    reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and maintain exhibition
 4    centers,  civic  auditoriums,  cultural facilities and office
 5    buildings, including sites and parking areas  and  commercial
 6    facilities therefor located within the metropolitan area;
 7        (b)  To  plan  for  such grounds, centers and auditoriums
 8    and to  plan,  sponsor,  hold,  arrange  and  finance  fairs,
 9    industrial,   cultural,   educational  education,  trade  and
10    scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or allow the
11    use of such grounds, centers, and auditoriums for the holding
12    of fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the
13    Authority or some other person or governmental agency;
14        (c)  To exercise the right of eminent domain  to  acquire
15    sites  for  such grounds, centers, buildings and auditoriums,
16    and parking areas and facilities in the manner  provided  for
17    the exercise of the right of eminent domain under Article VII
18    of the Code of Civil Procedure, as amended;
19        (d)  To    fix   and   collect   just,   reasonable   and
20    nondiscriminatory charges and  rents  for  the  use  of  such
21    parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers, buildings and
22    auditoriums  and  admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits
23    and events sponsored or held by the Authority.   The  charges
24    collected  may  be  made  available  to defray the reasonable
25    expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal  of,  and
26    the interest on, any bonds issued by the Authority;
27        (e)  To  enter into contracts treating in any manner with
28    the objects and purposes of this Article.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
30        (70 ILCS 350/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 6107)
31        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7.    The
32    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
33    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
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 1    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
 2    obligations become payable.
 3    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 4        (70 ILCS 350/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 6108)
 5        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 6    State,  or  local  agency.  Sec. 8.  The Authority shall have
 7    power (i) to acquire and accept by purchase, lease,  gift  or
 8    otherwise  any  property or rights useful for the Authority's
 9    purposes from any  person  or  persons,  from  any  municipal
10    corporation,  body  politic,  or agency of the State, or from
11    the State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to  apply
12    for   and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans  or
13    appropriations from the State of Illinois or  any  agency  or
14    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
15    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
16    State  of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants, matching
17    grants, loans or appropriations.
18    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
19        (70 ILCS 350/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 6109)
20        Section 2-40.  Federal  money.  Sec.  9.   The  Authority
21    shall  have  the  power  (i)  to apply for and accept grants,
22    matching grants, loans or  appropriations  from  the  federal
23    government  or  any  agency  or instrumentality thereof to be
24    used for any of the purposes of the  Authority  and  (ii)  to
25    enter  into  any  agreement  with  the  federal government in
26    relation  to  such  grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
27    appropriations.
28    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
29        (70 ILCS 350/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 6110)
30        Section  2-45.   Insurance. Sec. 10.  The Authority shall
31    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
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 1    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
 2    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
 3    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
 4    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
 5    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
 6    and against or any other insurable risk.
 7    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 8        (70 ILCS 350/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 6111)
 9        Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to  compel
10    performance.  Sec.  11.   The Authority shall have continuing
11    power to borrow money for the purpose  of  carrying  out  and
12    performing  its  duties  and exercising its powers under this
13    Article.
14        For the purpose  of  evidencing  the  obligation  of  the
15    Authority  to  repay  any  money  borrowed  as aforesaid, the
16    Authority may, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the Board,
17    from time to time issue and dispose of its  interest  bearing
18    revenue  bonds,  and  may  also  from  time to time issue and
19    dispose of its interest bearing revenue bonds to  refund  any
20    bonds  at maturity or pursuant to redemption provisions or at
21    any time before maturity with  the  consent  of  the  holders
22    thereof.   All  such  bonds  shall be payable solely from the
23    revenues or income to be derived from the fairs, expositions,
24    exhibitions,  rentals  and  leases   and   other   authorized
25    activities  operated  by it, and from funds, if any, received
26    and to be received by the Authority from  any  other  source.
27    Such  bonds  may  bear such date or dates, may mature at such
28    time or times not exceeding 40 years  from  their  respective
29    dates, may bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding
30    the  maximum rate permitted by the Bond Authorization Act "An
31    Act to authorize public corporations to  issue  bonds,  other
32    evidences  or  indebtedness  and  tax  anticipation  warrants
33    subject  to  interest  rate  limitations  set forth therein",
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 1    approved May 26, 1970, as amended, may be in such  form,  may
 2    carry  such  registration privileges, may be executed in such
 3    manner, may be payable at such place or places, may  be  made
 4    subject  to  redemption  in  such manner and upon such terms,
 5    with or without premium as is stated on the face thereof, may
 6    be executed in such manner, and may contain  such  terms  and
 7    covenants, all as may be provided in said ordinance.  In case
 8    any officer whose signature appears on any bond ceases (after
 9    attaching  his signature) to hold office, his signature shall
10    nevertheless be valid and effective for  all  purposes.   The
11    holder   or   holders  of  any  bonds,  or  interest  coupons
12    appertaining thereto issued by the Authority may bring  suits
13    at law or proceedings in equity to compel the performance and
14    observance by the Authority or any of its officers, agents or
15    employees  of  or  any  contract  or  covenant  made  by  the
16    Authority with the holders of such bonds or interest coupons,
17    and  to  compel  the  Authority  or  and any of its officers,
18    agents or employees to perform  any  duties  required  to  be
19    performed for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds or
20    interest   coupons   by   the  provisions  of  the  ordinance
21    authorizing their issuance, and to enjoin the  Authority  and
22    any  of  its  officers,  agents  or employees from taking any
23    action in conflict with any such contract or covenant.
24        Notwithstanding the form and tenor of any such bonds  and
25    in  the  absence  of  any  express  recital  on the face fact
26    thereof that it is non-negotiable, all such  bonds  shall  be
27    negotiable instruments under the Uniform Commercial Code.
28        From  and  after  the  issuance  of  any  bonds as herein
29    provided it shall be the duty of the corporate authorities of
30    the Authority to fix and establish rates, charges, rents, and
31    fees  for  the  use  of  facilities  acquired,   constructed,
32    reconstructed,  extended or improved with the proceeds of the
33    sale of said  bonds  sufficient  at  all  times,  with  other
34    revenues of the Authority, to pay:
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 1        (a)  the  cost  of maintaining, repairing, regulating and
 2    operating the said facilities; and
 3        (b)  the bonds and interest thereon as they shall  become
 4    due, and all sinking fund requirements and other requirements
 5    provided  by  the  ordinance  authorizing the issuance of the
 6    bonds or as provided  by  any  trust  agreement  executed  to
 7    secure payment thereof.
 8        To secure the payment of any or all of such bonds and for
 9    the  purpose  of setting forth the covenants and undertakings
10    of the Authority in connection with the issuance thereof  and
11    the  issuance  of  any  additional  bonds  payable  from such
12    revenue income to be derived from  the  fairs,  recreational,
13    theatrical,  and  cultural,  expositions,  sports activities,
14    exhibitions,  office  rentals,  and  air  space  leases   and
15    rentals,  and  from  other revenue, if any, the Authority may
16    execute and deliver a trust agreement or agreements; provided
17    that no lien upon any  physical  property  of  the  Authority
18    shall be created thereby.
19        A  remedy  for  any breach or default of the terms of any
20    such trust agreement by the  Authority  may  be  by  mandamus
21    proceedings  in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel
22    performance and compliance therewith, but the trust agreement
23    may prescribe by whom or on whose behalf such action  may  be
24    instituted.
25        Before  any  such  bonds  (excepting refunding bonds) are
26    sold, the entire authorized issue, or any part thereof, shall
27    be offered for sale as a unit after advertising for  bids  at
28    least  3  times  in  a daily newspaper of general circulation
29    published in the metropolitan area, the last  publication  to
30    be  at  least  10  days before bids are required to be filed.
31    Copies  of  such  advertisement  may  be  published  in   any
32    newspaper or financial publication in the United States.  All
33    bids  shall  be  sealed,  filed  and  opened  as  provided by
34    ordinance and the bonds shall be awarded to the  highest  and
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 1    best  bidder  or  bidders therefor.  The Authority shall have
 2    the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for  bids  in
 3    the   manner  provided  for  in  the  initial  advertisement.
 4    However, if no bids are received, such bonds may be  sold  at
 5    not  less than par value, without further advertising, within
 6    60 days after the bids are required to be filed  pursuant  to
 7    any advertisement.
 8    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 9        (70 ILCS 350/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 6112)
10        Section  2-55.   Bonds;  nature of indebtedness. Sec. 12.
11    Under  no  circumstances  shall  any  bonds  issued  by   the
12    Authority  be  or become an indebtedness or obligation of the
13    State of Illinois or  of  any  political  subdivision  of  or
14    municipality  within  the  State,  nor shall any such bond or
15    obligation be or become  an  indebtedness  of  the  Authority
16    within  the  purview  of  any  constitutional  limitation  or
17    provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each
18    such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or
19    obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income
20    as provided in this Article aforesaid.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
22        (70 ILCS 350/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 6113)
23        Section 2-60.  Investment in bonds. Sec. 13.   The  State
24    and  all  counties,  cities, villages, incorporated towns and
25    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
26    public bodies, and  public  officers  of  any  thereof;,  all
27    banks,   bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks  and
28    institutions, building and  loan  associations,  savings  and
29    loan  associations,  investment  companies, and other persons
30    carrying  on  an  insurance  business;  and  all   executors,
31    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
32    legally  invest  any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or other funds
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 1    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
 2    pursuant to this  Article,  it  being  the  purpose  of  this
 3    Section  to  authorize  the  investment  in such bonds of all
 4    sinking, insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension  and
 5    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
 6    persons   or   officers;   provided,  however,  that  nothing
 7    contained in this Section may be construed as  relieving  any
 8    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
 9    selecting securities for investment.
10    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
11        (70 ILCS 350/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 6114)
12        Section 2-75.  Board members; financial matters; conflict
13    of  interest. Sec. 14. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained
14    in Section 275-15)* * * The members of the Board shall  serve
15    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
16    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
17        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
18    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
19    contract, work or business of the Authority  or  nor  in  the
20    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
21    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
22        (70 ILCS 350/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 6115)
23        Section   2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  15.  *  *
24    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section  275-20)*  *  *
25    Within  30  days  after certification of his appointment, and
26    before entering upon the duties of his office, each member of
27    the Board shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath of
28    office and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
29    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
30        (70 ILCS 350/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 6116)
31        Section 2-85.  Board members; vacancy in office. Sec. 16.
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 1    Members of the Board shall hold office until their respective
 2    successors have been appointed and qualified.  Any member may
 3    resign from his office; the resignation takes to take  effect
 4    when  the  member's  his successor has been appointed and has
 5    qualified. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in  Section
 6    275-25)* * *
 7        In  case  of failure to qualify within the time required,
 8    or of abandonment  of  his  office,  or  in  case  of  death,
 9    conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's his
10    office shall become vacant.  Each vacancy shall be filled for
11    the  unexpired  term by appointment in like manner, as in the
12    case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board.
13    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
14        (70 ILCS 350/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 6117)
15        Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.  Sec.  17.   As
16    soon  as  practicably  possible  after the appointment of the
17    initial members, the Board shall organize for the transaction
18    of business, select a chairman and a temporary secretary from
19    its own number, and adopt by-laws and regulations  to  govern
20    its  proceedings.   The  initial  chairman and his successors
21    shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the  term
22    of  the chairman's his office as a member of the Board or for
23    the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter.
24    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
25        (70 ILCS 350/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 6118)
26        Section 2-96.  Meetings; action by 4 Board members.  Sec.
27    18.   Regular  meetings  of  the Board shall be held at least
28    once in each calendar month,  the  time  and  place  of  such
29    meetings to be fixed by the Board.
30        Four  members  of the Board shall constitute a quorum for
31    the transaction of business.  All actions of the Board  shall
32    be  by ordinance or resolution and the affirmative vote of at
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 1    least 4 members shall be necessary for the  adoption  of  any
 2    ordinance or resolution.
 3        All  ordinances,  resolutions  and all proceedings of the
 4    Authority and all documents and  records  in  its  possession
 5    shall  be  public  records,  and  open  to public inspection,
 6    except such  documents  and  records  as  shall  be  kept  or
 7    prepared by the Board for use in negotiations, actions action
 8    or proceedings to which the Authority is a party.
 9    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
10        (70 ILCS 350/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 6119)
11        Section 2-100.  Secretary; treasurer. Sec. 19.  The Board
12    shall  appoint  a  secretary and a treasurer, who need not be
13    members of the Board, to hold office during the  pleasure  of
14    the  Board,  and  shall  fix  their  duties and compensation.
15    Before entering upon the duties of their respective  offices,
16    they  shall  take  and  subscribe  the constitutional oath of
17    office, and the treasurer shall execute a bond with corporate
18    sureties to be approved by the  Board.   The  bond  shall  be
19    payable  to  the  Authority  in  whatever  penal  sum  may be
20    directed upon the faithful performance of the duties  of  the
21    office and the payment of all money received by the treasurer
22    him  according to law and the orders of the Board.  The Board
23    may, at any time, require a new bond from the treasurer in  a
24    such  penal  sum as may then be determined by the Board.  The
25    obligation of the sureties  shall  not  extend  to  any  loss
26    sustained  by  the  insolvency,  failure  or  closing  of any
27    national or state bank wherein the  treasurer  has  deposited
28    funds  if  the  bank  has  been  approved  by  the Board as a
29    depositary depository for those these funds.   The  oaths  of
30    office  and  the treasurer's bond bonds shall be filed in the
31    principal office of the Authority.
32    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 350/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 6120)
 2        Section 2-105.  Funds. Sec. 20.  All funds  deposited  by
 3    the  treasurer in any bank shall be placed in the name of the
 4    Authority and shall be withdrawn or paid out only by check or
 5    draft  upon  the  bank,   signed   by   the   treasurer   and
 6    countersigned  by  the  chairman of the Board.  The Board may
 7    designate any of its members or any officer  or  employee  of
 8    the  Authority  to  affix  the  signature of the chairman and
 9    another to affix the signature of the treasurer to any  check
10    or  draft for payment of salaries or wages and for payment of
11    any other obligation of not more than $2,500.
12    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
13        (70 ILCS 350/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 6121)
14        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  21.
15    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
16    draft  issued  pursuant  to  this  Article Act ceases to hold
17    office (after attaching his or her signature) and to hold his
18    office before the delivery of the check or draft  thereof  to
19    the  payee,  that his signature, nevertheless, shall be valid
20    and sufficient for all purposes with the same  effect  as  if
21    the officer he had remained in office until delivery.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
23        (70 ILCS 350/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 6122)
24        Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments. Sec.
25    22.   The  Board may appoint a general manager who shall be a
26    person of recognized ability and business experience, to hold
27    office during the pleasure of the Board.  The general manager
28    shall have management of the properties and business  of  the
29    Authority and of the employees thereof subject to the general
30    control  of  the  Board,  shall direct the enforcement of all
31    ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the  Board,
32    and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
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 1    time to time by the Board.
 2        The  Board  may  appoint  a  general attorney and a chief
 3    engineer and shall provide for the appointment of such  other
 4    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 5    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 6    their  duties  and require bonds of such of them as the Board
 7    may designate.
 8        The general manager, general  attorney,  chief  engineer,
 9    and  all  other  officers  provided  for,  pursuant  to  this
10    Section, shall be exempt from taking and subscribing any oath
11    of office and shall not be members of the Board.
12        The   compensation   of   the  general  manager,  general
13    attorney, chief engineer, and all other officers,  attorneys,
14    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
15    the Board.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
17        (70 ILCS 350/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 6123)
18        Section  2-122.   Rules  and regulations; penalties. Sec.
19    23.  The Board  shall  have  power  to  make  all  rules  and
20    regulations,  proper  or  necessary, to carry into effect the
21    powers granted to the Authority, with such penalties  as  may
22    be deemed proper.
23    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
24        (70 ILCS 350/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 6124)
25        Section 2-125.  Contracts; award to other than highest or
26    lowest  bidder  by  vote  of  5  Board members. Sec. 24.  All
27    contracts for the sale of property of the value of more  than
28    $2,500 or for a concession in or lease of property, including
29    air rights, of the Authority for a term of more than one year
30    shall  be  awarded  to  the highest responsible bidder, after
31    advertising  for  bids.   All  construction   contracts   and
32    contracts  for  supplies,  materials, equipment and services,
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 1    when the expense thereof will exceed $2,500, shall be let  to
 2    the  lowest  responsible  bidder  after advertising for bids,
 3    excepting (1) when repair parts,  accessories,  equipment  or
 4    services  are  required  for equipment or services previously
 5    furnished or contracted for;  (2)  when  the  nature  of  the
 6    services  required is such that competitive bidding is not in
 7    the best interest of the public, including, without  limiting
 8    the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants,
 9    architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents
10    of  construction,  and  others  possessing  a  high degree of
11    skill; and (3) when services  such  as  water,  light,  heat,
12    power, telephone or telegraph are required.
13        All  contracts involving less than $2,500 shall be let by
14    competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever
15    possible, and, in any event, in a manner calculated to ensure
16    insure the best interests of the public.  Competitive bidding
17    is not required for the lease of  real  estate  or  buildings
18    owned or controlled by the Authority.  The Board is empowered
19    to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable.
20        In  determining  the  responsibility  of  any bidder, the
21    Board may take  into  account  the  past  record  records  of
22    dealings  with  the bidder, the bidder's experience, adequacy
23    of equipment, and ability to complete performance within  the
24    time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility,
25    but  in  no  case  shall any such contracts be awarded to any
26    other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or
27    lease)  or  the  lowest  bidder  (in  case  of  purchase   or
28    expenditure)  unless  authorized  or approved by a vote of at
29    least 5 members of the  Board,  and  unless  such  action  is
30    accompanied  by  a  statement  in  writing  setting forth the
31    reasons for not awarding  the  contract  to  the  highest  or
32    lowest  bidder,  as the case may be, which statement shall be
33    kept on file in the principal office  of  the  Authority  and
34    open to public inspection.
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 1        Members  of  the  Board,  officers  and  employees of the
 2    Authority, and their relatives within the  fourth  degree  of
 3    consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to
 4    be  interested  directly  or  indirectly  in any contract for
 5    construction or maintenance  work  or  for  the  delivery  of
 6    materials, supplies or equipment.
 7        The  Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to
 8    readvertise for bids.  If after  any  such  advertisement  no
 9    responsible  and  satisfactory  bid,  within the terms of the
10    advertisement, shall be received, the Board  may  award  such
11    contract  without competitive bidding, provided that it shall
12    not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid  bid
13    received pursuant to advertisement.
14        The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into
15    effect the provisions of this Section.
16    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
17        (70 ILCS 350/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 6125)
18        Section   2-130.    Bids  and  advertisements.  Sec.  25.
19    Advertisements for bids shall be published at least twice  in
20    a  daily  newspaper  of  general circulation published in the
21    metropolitan area, the last publication to  be  at  least  10
22    calendar  days  before  the time for receiving bids, and such
23    advertisements shall also be  posted  on  readily  accessible
24    bulletin  boards  in  the  principal office of the Authority.
25    Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and  place  for
26    receiving  and opening of bids and, by reference to plans and
27    specifications on file for receiving and opening of bids  and
28    by  reference to plans and specifications on file at the time
29    of the first publication, or  in  the  advertisement  itself,
30    shall  describe  the  character  of  the proposed contract in
31    sufficient detail to  fully  advise  prospective  bidders  of
32    their   obligations  and  to  ensure  insure  free  and  open
33    competitive bidding.
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 1        All bids in response to advertisements  shall  be  sealed
 2    and  shall  be  publicly opened by the Board, and all bidders
 3    shall  be  entitled  to  be   present   in   person   or   by
 4    representatives.    Cash   or  a  certified  or  satisfactory
 5    cashier's check, as a deposit of good faith, in a  reasonable
 6    amount  to be fixed by the Board before advertising for bids,
 7    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
 8    faithful performance of the contract with surety or  sureties
 9    satisfactory  to  the  Board  and  adequate  insurance may be
10    required in reasonable amounts  to  be  fixed  by  the  Board
11    before advertising for bids.
12        The  contract  shall  be  awarded as promptly as possible
13    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
14    as well as the bids of the  unsuccessful  bidders,  shall  be
15    placed  on  file  and be open to public inspection.  All bids
16    shall be void if any disclosure of the terms of  any  bid  in
17    response  to an advertisement is made or permitted to be made
18    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
19        *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions  contained   in   Section
20    275-30)* * *
21    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
22        (70 ILCS 350/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 6126)
23        Section  2-135.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 26.
24    As soon  after  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year  as  may  be
25    expedient, the Board shall cause to be prepared and printed a
26    complete  and  detailed report and financial statement of its
27    operations and of its assets and liabilities.   A  reasonably
28    sufficient  number  of copies of such report shall be printed
29    for distribution to persons interested  upon  request  and  a
30    copy  thereof  shall  be  filed with the county clerk and the
31    appointing officers.
32    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 350/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 6127)
 2        Section 2-140.  State financial support.  Sec.  27.   The
 3    Authority  created  by  this  Article shall receive financial
 4    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 5    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 6    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 7        (70 ILCS 350/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 6128)
 8        Section 2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 28.   The  Authority
 9    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
10    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
11    Act  to  make  explicit  the authorization for units of local
12    government and certain other governmental bodies  to  act  as
13    permitted   by   statute   or   the   Illinois  Constitution,
14    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
15    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
16    that the "State action exemption" to the application  of  the
17    federal  antitrust  anti-trust laws be fully available to the
18    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
19    expressly or by  necessary  implication  authorized  by  this
20    Article  or  other  Illinois  law,  or (2) within traditional
21    areas of local governmental activity.
22    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
23        (70 ILCS 350/29) (from Ch. 85, par. 6129)
24        Section 2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 29.  All property  of
25    the  Authority  shall be exempt from taxation by the State or
26    any taxing unit therein.
27    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
28        (70 ILCS 350/30) (from Ch. 85, par. 6130)
29        Section 2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 30.   Purchases  made
30    under  pursuant  to  this Article shall be made in compliance
31    with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 85-14.)
 2                 PART 280. WILL COUNTY METROPOLITAN
 3                 EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
 4        (70 ILCS 290/1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-1)
 5        Section 2-3.  Purpose.  Sec.  1.   The  purpose  of  this
 6    Article  Act  is  to  accomplish  the  aims  of  the State of
 7    Illinois to enhance the ability  of  its  citizens  to  avail
 8    themselves  of  civic  and  cultural  centers  geographically
 9    situated throughout the entire State of Illinois.
10    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
11        (70 ILCS 290/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-2)
12        Section  280-1.  Short  title.  Sec. 2. * * *(nonstandard
13    provisions contained in Section 280-1)* * *
14    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-3)
16        Section 2-5.  Definitions. Sec. 3.   When  used  In  this
17    Article Act:
18        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-5)*
19    * *
20        "Governmental  agency"  means the federal government, the
21    State, and any unit of local government  or  school  district
22    governmental   body,   and  any  agency  or  instrumentality,
23    corporate or otherwise, thereof.
24        "Person"  means  any   individual,   firm,   partnership,
25    corporation,  both domestic and foreign, company, association
26    or  joint  stock  association;  and  includes  any   trustee,
27    receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof.
28        * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-5)*
29    * *
30    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 290/4) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-4)
 2        Section  2-10.   Lawsuits;  common  seal.  Sec.  4.  *  *
 3    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-10)* * *
 4        (a)  The  Authority  may sue and be sued in its corporate
 5    name but execution shall not in any case  issue  against  any
 6    property of the Authority.
 7        (b)  The  Authority It may adopt a common seal and change
 8    the same  at  its  pleasure.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
 9    contained in Section 280-10)* * *
10    (Source: P.A. 86-1441.)
11        (70 ILCS 290/5) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-5)
12        Section  280-15.   Duties.  Sec.  5.  *  *  *(nonstandard
13    provisions contained in Section 280-15)* * *
14    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/6) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-6)
16        Section   280-20.    Rights  and  powers.  Sec.  6.  *  *
17    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-20)* * *
18    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
19        (70 ILCS 290/7) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7)
20        Section  2-25.   Incurring  obligations.  Sec.  7.    The
21    Authority  shall  not  incur any obligations for salaries, or
22    for office  or  administrative  expenses  except  within  the
23    amounts of funds that which will be available to it when such
24    obligations become payable.
25    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
26        (70 ILCS 290/7.1) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7.1)
27        Section  2-30.  Prompt payment. Sec. 7.1.  Purchases made
28    under  pursuant  to  this  Article  Act  shall  be  made   in
29    compliance  with  the  the  "Local  Government Prompt Payment
30    Act", approved by the Eighty-fourth General Assembly.
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 1    (Source: P.A. 84-731.)
 2        (70 ILCS 290/8) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-8)
 3        Section  2-35.   Acquisition  of  property  from  person,
 4    State, or local agency. Sec. 8.   The  Authority  shall  have
 5    power  (i)  to acquire and accept by purchase, lease, gift or
 6    otherwise any property or rights useful for  the  Authority's
 7    purposes  from  any  person  or  persons,  from any municipal
 8    corporation, body politic, or agency of the  State,  or  from
 9    the  State itself, (ii) useful for its purposes, and to apply
10    for  and   accept   grants,   matching   grants,   loans   or
11    appropriations  from  the  State of Illinois or any agency or
12    instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of
13    the Authority, and (iii) to enter into any agreement with the
14    State of  Illinois  in  relation  to  such  grants,  matching
15    grants, loans or appropriations.
16    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
17        (70 ILCS 290/9) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-9)
18        Section 280-25.  Federal money. Sec. 9. * * *(nonstandard
19    provisions contained in Section 280-25)* * *
20    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
21        (70 ILCS 290/10) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-10)
22        Section  2-45.   Insurance. Sec. 10.  The Authority shall
23    have the power to procure and enter into  contracts  for  any
24    type  of  insurance  and  indemnity against loss or damage to
25    property from any cause, against loss of use  and  occupancy,
26    against  employers' liability, against any act of any member,
27    officer, or  employee  of  the  Board  or  Authority  in  the
28    performance  of  the  duties of the his office or employment,
29    and against or any other insurable risk.
30    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
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 1        (70 ILCS 290/11) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-11)
 2        Section 280-30.  Borrowing; revenue bonds. Sec. 11.  *  *
 3    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-30)* * *
 4    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 5        (70 ILCS 290/12) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-12)
 6        Section  280-35.  Bonds; nature of indebtedness. Sec. 12.
 7    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-35)*  *
 8    *
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
10        (70 ILCS 290/13) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-13)
11        Section  2-60.   Investment in bonds. Sec. 13.  The State
12    and all counties, cities, villages,  incorporated  towns  and
13    other  municipal  corporations,  political  subdivisions  and
14    public  bodies,  and  public  officers  of  any thereof;, all
15    banks,  bankers,   trust   companies,   savings   banks   and
16    institutions,  building  and  loan  associations, savings and
17    loan associations, investment  companies  and  other  persons
18    carrying   on  an  insurance  business;  and  all  executors,
19    administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may
20    legally invest any  sinking  funds,  moneys  or  other  funds
21    belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued
22    pursuant  to  this  Article Act, it being the purpose of this
23    Section to authorize the investment  in  such  bonds  of  all
24    sinking,  insurance,  retirement,  compensation,  pension and
25    trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public
26    persons  or  officers;  provided,   however,   that   nothing
27    contained  in  this Section may be construed as relieving any
28    person  from  any  duty  of  exercising  reasonable  care  in
29    selecting securities for purchase or investment.
30    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
31        (70 ILCS 290/14) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-14)
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 1        Section 280-40.  G.O. bonds. Sec. 14. *  *  *(nonstandard
 2    provisions contained in Section 280-40)* * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 86-4.)
 4        (70 ILCS 290/15) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-15)
 5        Section  280-45.   G.O.  bonds;  election.  Sec.  15. * *
 6    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-45)* * *
 7    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 8        (70 ILCS 290/16) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-16)
 9        Section 280-50.  Conduct of election; canvass of returns.
10    Sec. 16. * * *(nonstandard provisions  contained  in  Section
11    280-50)* * *
12    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
13        (70 ILCS 290/17) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-17)
14        Section   2-76.    Board   members;   financial  matters;
15    compensation  for  secretary  or   treasurer;   conflict   of
16    interest.  Sec. 17. * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in
17    Section 280-55)* * * The members of  the  Board  shall  serve
18    without  compensation,  but  shall  be  reimbursed for actual
19    expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.
20    However, any member of the Board  who  is  appointed  to  the
21    office of secretary or treasurer may receive compensation for
22    his or her services as such officer.
23        No member of the Board or employee of the Authority shall
24    have any private financial interest, profit or benefit in any
25    contract,  work  or  business  of the Authority or nor in the
26    sale or lease of any property to or from the Authority.
27    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
28        (70 ILCS 290/18) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-18)
29        Section  2-80.   Board  members'  oath.  Sec.  18.  *   *
30    *(nonstandard  provisions  contained  in Section 280-60)* * *
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 1    Within 30 days after certification of appointment, and before
 2    entering upon the duties of office, each member of the  Board
 3    shall  take  and  subscribe the constitutional oath of office
 4    and file it in the office of the Secretary of State.
 5    (Source: P.A. 86-1414.)
 6        (70 ILCS 290/19) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-19)
 7        Section 280-65.  Organization of  Board.  Sec.  19.  *  *
 8    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-65)* * *
 9    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
10        (70 ILCS 290/20) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-20)
11        Section  280-70.   Meetings;  approval  of ordinances and
12    resolutions  by  chairman;  public  records.  Sec.  20.  *  *
13    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-70)* * *
14    (Source: P.A. 82-349.)
15        (70 ILCS 290/21) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-21)
16        Section 2-101.  Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited  in
17    bank  or  savings  and  loan association. Sec. 21.  The Board
18    shall appoint a secretary and a treasurer, who  need  not  be
19    members  of  the Board, to hold office during the pleasure of
20    the Board, and  shall  fix  their  duties  and  compensation.
21    Before  entering  upon  the  its  duties  of their respective
22    offices they shall take and subscribe the constitutional oath
23    of office, and  the  treasurer  shall  execute  a  bond  with
24    corporate  sureties  to  be  approved by the Board.  The bond
25    shall be payable to the Authority in whatever penal  sum  may
26    be directed upon the faithful performance of the duties of to
27    the  office  and  the  payment  of  all money received by the
28    treasurer him according to law and the orders of  the  Board.
29    The  Board  may,  at  any  time,  require a new bond from the
30    treasurer in such penal sum as may then be determined by  the
31    Board.   The  obligation  of the sureties shall not extend to
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 1    any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or  closing  of
 2    any  savings  and  loan association or national or State bank
 3    wherein the treasurer has deposited  funds  if  the  bank  or
 4    savings  and  loan association has been approved by the Board
 5    as a depository depositary for those these funds.  The  oaths
 6    of  office  and  the  treasurer's  bond shall be filed in the
 7    principal office of the Authority.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
 9        (70 ILCS 290/22) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-22)
10        Section 280-75.   Funds;  compliance  with  Public  Funds
11    Investment   Act.  Sec.  22.  *  *  *(nonstandard  provisions
12    contained in Section 280-75)* * *
13    (Source: P.A. 83-541.)
14        (70 ILCS 290/23) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-23)
15        Section 2-110.  Signatures on checks or drafts. Sec.  23.
16    In case any officer whose signature appears upon any check or
17    draft,  issued  pursuant  to  this Article Act, ceases (after
18    attaching his signature) to hold his office  after  attaching
19    his  or her signature and before the delivery of the check or
20    draft thereof to the payee, that his  signature  nevertheless
21    shall  be valid and sufficient for all purposes with the same
22    effect as if the officer he  had  remained  in  office  until
23    delivery thereof.
24    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
25        (70 ILCS 290/24) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-24)
26        Section  2-115. General manager; other appointments. Sec.
27    24.  The Board may appoint a general manager who shall  be  a
28    person  an  individual  of  recognized  ability  and business
29    experience, to hold office during the pleasure of the  Board.
30    The  general  manager shall have management of the properties
31    and business of the Authority and of  the  employees  thereof
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 1    subject to the general control of the Board, shall direct the
 2    enforcement   of   all  ordinances,  resolutions,  rules  and
 3    regulations of the Board, and shall perform such other duties
 4    as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board.
 5        The Board may appoint a  general  attorney  and  a  chief
 6    engineer  and shall provide for the appointment of such other
 7    officers, attorneys, engineers, planners, consultants, agents
 8    and employees as may be necessary.  The Board It shall define
 9    their duties and require bonds of such of them as  the  Board
10    may designate.
11        The  general  manager,  general attorney, chief engineer,
12    and all other officers provided for pursuant to this  Section
13    shall  be  exempt  from  taking  and  subscribing any oath of
14    office and shall not be members of the Board.
15        The  compensation  of  the   general   manager,   general
16    attorney,  chief engineer, and all other officers, attorneys,
17    planners, consultants, agents and employees shall be fixed by
18    the Board.
19    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
20        (70 ILCS 290/25) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-25)
21        Section 2-120.  Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines
22    and penalties. Sec. 25.  The Board shall have power  to  pass
23    all  ordinances  and make all rules and regulations proper or
24    necessary to carry into effect  the  powers  granted  to  the
25    Authority,  with  such  fines  or  penalties as may be deemed
26    proper.   All  fines  and  penalties  shall  be  imposed   by
27    ordinance, which shall be published in a newspaper of general
28    circulation  published  in  the metropolitan area embraced by
29    the Authority.  No such ordinance imposing a fine or  penalty
30    shall take effect until 10 days after its publication.
31    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
32        (70 ILCS 290/26) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-26)
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 1        Section   280-80.   Contracts;  bidding.  Sec.  26.  *  *
 2    *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-80)* * *
 3    (Source: P.A. 82-786.)
 4        (70 ILCS 290/27) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27)
 5        Section  2-130.   Bids  and  advertisements.   Sec.   27.
 6    Advertisements  Advertisement  for bids shall be published at
 7    least twice in  a  daily  newspaper  of  general  circulation
 8    published  in  the metropolitan area, the last publication to
 9    be at least 10 calendar days before the  time  for  receiving
10    bids, and such advertisements shall also be posted on readily
11    accessible  bulletin  boards  in  the principal office of the
12    Authority.  Such advertisements  shall  state  the  time  and
13    place for receiving and opening of bids, and, by reference to
14    plans  and  specifications  on  file at the time of the first
15    publication, or in the advertisement itself,  shall  describe
16    the  character  of the proposed contract in sufficient detail
17    to fully advise prospective bidders of their obligations  and
18    to ensure insure free and open competitive bidding.
19        All  bids  in  response to advertisements shall be sealed
20    and shall be publicly opened by the Board,  and  all  bidders
21    shall   be   entitled   to   be   present  in  person  or  by
22    representatives.   Cash  or  a  certified   or   satisfactory
23    cashier's  check, as a deposit of good faith, in a reasonable
24    amount to be fixed by the Board before advertising for  bids,
25    shall be required with the proposal of each bidder.  Bond for
26    faithful  performance of the contract with surety or sureties
27    satisfactory to the  Board  and  adequate  insurance  may  be
28    required  in  reasonable  amounts  to  be  fixed by the Board
29    before advertising for bids.
30        The contract shall be awarded  as  promptly  as  possible
31    after the opening of bids.  The bid of the successful bidder,
32    as  well  as  the  bids of the unsuccessful bidders, shall be
33    placed on file and be open to public  inspection.   All  bids
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 1    shall  be  void  if any disclosure of the terms of any bid in
 2    response to an advertisement is made or permitted to be  made
 3    by the Board before the time fixed for opening bids.
 4        Section   2-132.    Bidders;   civil   action  to  compel
 5    compliance. Any bidder who has submitted a bid in  compliance
 6    with  the  requirements  for bidding may bring a civil action
 7    suit in equity in the circuit court in the  county  in  which
 8    the  metropolitan  area  is located to compel compliance with
 9    the provisions of this Article Act relating to  the  awarding
10    of contracts by the Board.
11    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
12        (70 ILCS 290/27a) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27a)
13        Section  2-150.  Tax exemption. Sec. 27a.  Exemption from
14    taxation.  All property  of  the  Waukegan  and  Will  County
15    Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Civic Center Authority
16    shall be exempt from taxation by the State or any taxing unit
17    therein.
18    (Source: P.A. 83-893.)
19        (70 ILCS 290/27b) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27b)
20        Section  2-145.  Antitrust laws. Sec. 27b.  The Authority
21    is hereby expressly made the beneficiary of the provisions of
22    Section 1 of the Local Government Antitrust Exemption Act "An
23    Act to make explicit the authorization  for  units  of  local
24    government  and  certain  other governmental bodies to act as
25    permitted  by   statute   or   the   Illinois   Constitution,
26    notwithstanding  effects  on  competition",  amendatory  veto
27    overridden November 3, 1983, and the General Assembly intends
28    that  the  "State action exemption" to the application of the
29    federal antitrust anti-trust laws be fully available  to  the
30    Authority  to  the  extent  its  activities  are  either  (1)
31    expressly  or  by  necessary  implication  authorized by this
32    Article Act or other Illinois law, or (2) within  traditional
                            -1278-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    areas of local governmental activity.
 2    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 3        (70 ILCS 290/27c) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27c)
 4        Section  2-140.   State financial support. Sec. 27c.  The
 5    Authority created by this Article Act shall receive financial
 6    support from the State in the amounts provided for in Section
 7    4 of the Metropolitan Civic Center Support Act.
 8    (Source: P.A. 83-1456.)
 9        (70 ILCS 290/28) (from Ch. 85, par. 1580-28)
10        Section 280-85.  Report and financial statement. Sec. 28.
11    * * *(nonstandard provisions contained in Section 280-85)*  *
12    *
13    (Source: P.A. 80-909.)
                            -1279-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1                                INDEX
 2               Statutes amended in order of appearance
 3    from 70 ILCS 220/1-2
 4    from 70 ILCS 220/1-3, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 220/1-4, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 220/1-14, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 220/1-15, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 220/1-16, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 220/1-25, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 225/1
11    from 70 ILCS 225/2, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 225/3, in part
13    from 70 ILCS 225/5
14    from 70 ILCS 225/13
15    from 70 ILCS 225/14
16    from 70 ILCS 225/15, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 225/16, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 225/19, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 225/25, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 230/1-2
21    from 70 ILCS 230/1-3, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 230/1-4, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 230/1-14, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 230/1-15, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 230/1-16, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 230/1-25, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 230/1-26
28    from 70 ILCS 235/2
29    from 70 ILCS 235/3, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 235/4, in part
31    from 70 ILCS 235/5
32    from 70 ILCS 235/6
33    from 70 ILCS 235/9
34    from 70 ILCS 235/11
                            -1280-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 235/12
 2    from 70 ILCS 235/14
 3    from 70 ILCS 235/15
 4    from 70 ILCS 235/16
 5    from 70 ILCS 235/17
 6    from 70 ILCS 235/18, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 235/19, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 235/21
 9    from 70 ILCS 235/22, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 235/24
11    from 70 ILCS 235/30
12    from 70 ILCS 260/1-1
13    from 70 ILCS 260/1-5
14    from 70 ILCS 260/1-10, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 260/1-15, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 260/1-20
17    from 70 ILCS 260/1-25
18    from 70 ILCS 260/1-35
19    from 70 ILCS 260/1-65
20    from 70 ILCS 260/1-70, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 260/1-75, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 260/1-80, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 260/1-90, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 260/1-120
25    from 70 ILCS 260/1-150
26    from 70 ILCS 305/3-1
27    from 70 ILCS 305/3-2, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 305/3-3, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 305/3-11
30    from 70 ILCS 305/3-12
31    from 70 ILCS 305/3-13, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 305/3-14
33    from 70 ILCS 305/3-15
34    from 70 ILCS 305/3-25
                            -1281-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 220/5-2
 2    from 70 ILCS 220/5-3, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 220/5-4, in part
 4    from 70 ILCS 220/5-14, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 220/5-15, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 220/5-16, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 220/5-25, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 325/2-2
 9    from 70 ILCS 325/2-3, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 325/2-4, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 325/2-14, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 325/2-15, in part
13    from 70 ILCS 325/2-16, in part
14    from 70 ILCS 325/2-25, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 240/1001
16    from 70 ILCS 240/1003, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 240/1004, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 240/1006
19    from 70 ILCS 240/1014, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 240/1015, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 240/1016, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 270/5-1
23    from 70 ILCS 270/5-2, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 270/5-3, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 270/5-10
26    from 70 ILCS 270/5-11
27    from 70 ILCS 270/5-12
28    from 70 ILCS 270/5-13, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 270/5-14, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 270/5-25
31    from 70 ILCS 245/1-2
32    from 70 ILCS 245/1-3, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 245/1-4, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 245/1-13.1
                            -1282-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 245/1-14, in part
 2    from 70 ILCS 245/1-15, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 245/1-16
 4    from 70 ILCS 245/1-17
 5    from 70 ILCS 245/1-18, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 245/1-24
 7    from 70 ILCS 245/1-25, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 245/1-26
 9    from 70 ILCS 250/2
10    from 70 ILCS 250/3, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 250/4, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 250/13.1
13    from 70 ILCS 250/14, in part
14    from 70 ILCS 250/15, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 255/2001
16    from 70 ILCS 255/2003, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 255/2004, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 255/2006
19    from 70 ILCS 255/2014, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 255/2015, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 255/2016, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 305/2-2
23    from 70 ILCS 305/2-3, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 305/2-4, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 305/2-14, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 305/2-15, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 305/2-16, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 305/2-25, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 265/1.1
30    from 70 ILCS 265/1
31    from 70 ILCS 265/2, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 265/3, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 265/5
34    from 70 ILCS 265/11
                            -1283-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 265/12
 2    from 70 ILCS 265/13
 3    from 70 ILCS 265/14
 4    from 70 ILCS 265/15, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 265/16, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 265/19, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 270/1-1
 8    from 70 ILCS 270/1-2, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 270/1-3, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 270/1-5
11    from 70 ILCS 270/1-10
12    from 70 ILCS 270/1-13
13    from 70 ILCS 270/1-14
14    from 70 ILCS 270/1-15, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 270/1-16, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 270/3-2
17    from 70 ILCS 270/3-3, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 270/3-4, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 270/3-16, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 270/3-17, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 270/3-22
22    from 70 ILCS 270/3-27, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 275/3001
24    from 70 ILCS 275/3003, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 275/3004, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 275/3006
27    from 70 ILCS 275/3014, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 275/3015, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 275/3016, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 275/3018, in part
31    from 70 ILCS 275/3024
32    from 70 ILCS 280/1-2
33    from 70 ILCS 280/1-3, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 280/1-4, in part
                            -1284-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 280/1-14, in part
 2    from 70 ILCS 280/1-15, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 270/6-1
 4    from 70 ILCS 270/6-2, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 270/6-3, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 270/6-10
 7    from 70 ILCS 270/6-11
 8    from 70 ILCS 270/6-12
 9    from 70 ILCS 270/6-13
10    from 70 ILCS 270/6-14
11    from 70 ILCS 270/6-15, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 270/6-16, in part
13    from 70 ILCS 270/6-27
14    from 70 ILCS 285/1
15    from 70 ILCS 285/2, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 285/3, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 285/4
18    from 70 ILCS 285/5
19    from 70 ILCS 285/10
20    from 70 ILCS 285/13, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 285/14, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 285/16
23    from 70 ILCS 285/17, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 285/23
25    from 70 ILCS 325/6-2
26    from 70 ILCS 325/6-3, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 325/6-4, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 325/6-14, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 325/6-15, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 325/6-16, in part
31    from 70 ILCS 325/6-26
32    from 70 ILCS 220/4-2
33    from 70 ILCS 220/4-3, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 220/4-4, in part
                            -1285-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 220/4-11
 2    from 70 ILCS 220/4-14, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 220/4-15, in part
 4    from 70 ILCS 220/4-16, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 220/4-25, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 280/1-2
 7    from 70 ILCS 280/1-3, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 280/1-4, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 280/1-14, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 280/1-15, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 220/6-1
12    from 70 ILCS 220/6-2, in part
13    from 70 ILCS 220/6-3, in part
14    from 70 ILCS 220/6-5
15    from 70 ILCS 220/6-10
16    from 70 ILCS 220/6-11
17    from 70 ILCS 220/6-13
18    from 70 ILCS 220/6-14     from Ch. 85, par. 5014
19    from 70 ILCS 220/6-15, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 220/6-16, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 220/6-28
22    from 70 ILCS 220/9-2
23    from 70 ILCS 220/9-3, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 220/9-4, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 220/9-14, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 220/9-15, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 220/9-25, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 290/2
29    from 70 ILCS 290/3, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 290/4, in part
31    from 70 ILCS 290/5
32    from 70 ILCS 290/6
33    from 70 ILCS 290/9
34    from 70 ILCS 290/11
                            -1286-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 290/12
 2    from 70 ILCS 290/14
 3    from 70 ILCS 290/15
 4    from 70 ILCS 290/16
 5    from 70 ILCS 290/17, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 290/18, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 290/19
 8    from 70 ILCS 290/20
 9    from 70 ILCS 290/22
10    from 70 ILCS 290/26
11    from 70 ILCS 290/28
12    from 70 ILCS 300/1
13    from 70 ILCS 300/5
14    from 70 ILCS 300/10, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 300/15, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 300/20
17    from 70 ILCS 300/25
18    from 70 ILCS 300/35
19    from 70 ILCS 300/50, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 300/55, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 300/60, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 300/100
23    from 70 ILCS 305/1-2
24    from 70 ILCS 305/1-3, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 305/1-4, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 305/1-14, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 305/1-15, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 305/1-16, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 305/1-25, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 220/3-2
31    from 70 ILCS 220/3-3, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 220/3-4, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 220/3-14, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 220/3-15, in part
                            -1287-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 220/3-16, in part
 2    from 70 ILCS 220/3-25, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 325/4-1
 4    from 70 ILCS 325/4-2, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 325/4-3, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 325/4-5
 7    from 70 ILCS 325/4-8
 8    from 70 ILCS 325/4-10
 9    from 70 ILCS 325/4-12
10    from 70 ILCS 325/4-13
11    from 70 ILCS 325/4-14
12    from 70 ILCS 325/4-15
13    from 70 ILCS 325/4-16
14    from 70 ILCS 325/4-17, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 325/4-18
16    from 70 ILCS 325/4-26
17    from 70 ILCS 325/4-28
18    from 70 ILCS 310/5-2
19    from 70 ILCS 310/5-3, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 310/5-4, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 310/5-11
22    from 70 ILCS 310/5-14, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 310/5-15, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 310/5-25, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 245/2-2
26    from 70 ILCS 245/2-3, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 245/2-4, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 245/2-14, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 245/2-15, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 245/2-16, in part
31    from 70 ILCS 245/2-25, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 205/1
33    from 70 ILCS 205/2, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 205/3, in part
                            -1288-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 205/5
 2    from 70 ILCS 205/7
 3    from 70 ILCS 205/13
 4    from 70 ILCS 205/14
 5    from 70 ILCS 205/15, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 205/16, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 205/19
 8    from 70 ILCS 205/25
 9    from 70 ILCS 205/26, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 220/7-1
11    from 70 ILCS 220/7-2, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 220/7-3, in part
13    from 70 ILCS 220/7-11
14    from 70 ILCS 220/7-12
15    from 70 ILCS 220/7-13, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 220/7-14, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 220/7-25
18    from 70 ILCS 220/2-2
19    from 70 ILCS 220/2-3, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 220/2-4, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 220/2-14, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 220/2-15, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 220/2-16, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 220/2-25, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 220/10-1
26    from 70 ILCS 220/10-2, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 220/10-3, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 220/10-5
29    from 70 ILCS 220/10-10
30    from 70 ILCS 220/10-11
31    from 70 ILCS 220/10-13
32    from 70 ILCS 220/10-14
33    from 70 ILCS 220/10-15, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 220/10-16, in part
                            -1289-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 220/10-28
 2    from 70 ILCS 270/4-1
 3    from 70 ILCS 270/4-2, in part
 4    from 70 ILCS 270/4-3, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 270/4-11
 6    from 70 ILCS 270/4-12
 7    from 70 ILCS 270/4-13
 8    from 70 ILCS 270/4-14
 9    from 70 ILCS 270/4-15, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 270/4-16, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 270/4-23
12    from 70 ILCS 270/4-27
13    from 70 ILCS 325/5-2
14    from 70 ILCS 325/5-3, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 325/5-4, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 325/5-14, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 325/5-15, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 325/5-16, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 325/5-26
20    from 70 ILCS 320/2-1
21    from 70 ILCS 320/2-2, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 320/2-3, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 320/2-5
24    from 70 ILCS 320/2-11
25    from 70 ILCS 320/2-13
26    from 70 ILCS 320/2-14
27    from 70 ILCS 320/2-15, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 320/2-16, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 320/2-19
30    from 70 ILCS 320/2-25
31    from 70 ILCS 320/2-26, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 320/2-27
33    from 70 ILCS 315/1
34    from 70 ILCS 315/2, in part
                            -1290-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 315/3, in part
 2    from 70 ILCS 315/4
 3    from 70 ILCS 315/5
 4    from 70 ILCS 315/6
 5    from 70 ILCS 315/8
 6    from 70 ILCS 315/9
 7    from 70 ILCS 315/10
 8    from 70 ILCS 315/11
 9    from 70 ILCS 315/12
10    from 70 ILCS 315/13
11    from 70 ILCS 315/14
12    from 70 ILCS 315/15
13    from 70 ILCS 315/16
14    from 70 ILCS 315/17
15    from 70 ILCS 315/19
16    from 70 ILCS 315/20
17    from 70 ILCS 315/21
18    from 70 ILCS 315/22
19    from 70 ILCS 315/23
20    from 70 ILCS 325/8-2
21    from 70 ILCS 325/8-3, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 325/8-4, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 325/8-14, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 325/8-15
25    from 70 ILCS 325/8-16
26    70 ILCS 325/8-25, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 320/1-1
28    from 70 ILCS 320/1-2, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 320/1-3, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 320/1-5
31    from 70 ILCS 320/1-11
32    from 70 ILCS 320/1-13
33    from 70 ILCS 320/1-14
34    from 70 ILCS 320/1-15, in part
                            -1291-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 320/1-16
 2    from 70 ILCS 320/1-17, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 320/1-19
 4    from 70 ILCS 320/1-25
 5    from 70 ILCS 320/1-26, in part
 6    70 ILCS 280/2-2
 7    from 70 ILCS 280/2-3, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 280/2-4, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 280/2-14, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 280/2-15, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 280/2-25, in part
12    from 70 ILCS 325/1-2
13    from 70 ILCS 325/1-3, in part
14    from 70 ILCS 325/1-4, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 325/1-14, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 325/1-15, in part
17    70 ILCS 325/1-16, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 325/1-25, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 330/2
20    from 70 ILCS 330/3, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 330/4, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 330/14, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 330/15
24    from 70 ILCS 330/17
25    from 70 ILCS 330/24, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 325/3-2
27    from 70 ILCS 325/3-3, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 325/3-4, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 325/3-14, in part
30    from 70 ILCS 325/3-15
31    from 70 ILCS 325/3-16
32    from 70 ILCS 325/3-17
33    from 70 ILCS 325/3-25
34    from 70 ILCS 340/1
                            -1292-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 340/2, in part
 2    from 70 ILCS 340/3, in part
 3    from 70 ILCS 340/5
 4    from 70 ILCS 340/9.1
 5    from 70 ILCS 340/13
 6    from 70 ILCS 340/14
 7    from 70 ILCS 340/15, in part
 8    from 70 ILCS 340/16, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 340/19
10    from 70 ILCS 340/21
11    from 70 ILCS 340/23a
12    from 70 ILCS 340/24
13    from 70 ILCS 340/25
14    from 70 ILCS 340/26, in part
15    from 70 ILCS 335/2
16    from 70 ILCS 335/3, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 335/4, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 335/14, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 335/15, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 335/16, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 335/25, in part
22    from 70 ILCS 220/8-1
23    from 70 ILCS 220/8-2, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 220/8-3, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 220/8-11
26    from 70 ILCS 220/8-12
27    from 70 ILCS 220/8-13, in part
28    from 70 ILCS 220/8-14, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 220/8-25
30    from 70 ILCS 345/1
31    from 70 ILCS 345/2, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 345/3, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 345/4
34    from 70 ILCS 345/5
                            -1293-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 345/8
 2    from 70 ILCS 345/10
 3    from 70 ILCS 345/11
 4    from 70 ILCS 345/13
 5    from 70 ILCS 345/13(a)
 6    from 70 ILCS 345/13(b)
 7    from 70 ILCS 345/13(c)
 8    from 70 ILCS 345/14, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 345/15(a)
10    from 70 ILCS 345/15(b)
11    from 70 ILCS 345/15(c)
12    from 70 ILCS 345/15(d)
13    from 70 ILCS 345/16
14    from 70 ILCS 345/17
15    from 70 ILCS 345/18
16    from 70 ILCS 345/20
17    from 70 ILCS 345/25, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 345/26
19    from 70 ILCS 345/28
20    from 70 ILCS 345/29
21    from 70 ILCS 345/30
22    from 70 ILCS 270/2-2
23    from 70 ILCS 270/2-3, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 270/2-4, in part
25    from 70 ILCS 270/2-16, in part
26    from 70 ILCS 270/2-17, in part
27    from 70 ILCS 270/2-22
28    from 70 ILCS 270/2-27, in part
29    from 70 ILCS 265/1.1
30    from 70 ILCS 265/1
31    from 70 ILCS 265/2, in part
32    from 70 ILCS 265/3, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 265/5
34    from 70 ILCS 265/11
                            -1294-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 265/12
 2    from 70 ILCS 265/13
 3    from 70 ILCS 265/14
 4    from 70 ILCS 265/15, in part
 5    from 70 ILCS 265/16, in part
 6    from 70 ILCS 265/19, in part
 7    from 70 ILCS 325/7-2
 8    from 70 ILCS 325/7-3, in part
 9    from 70 ILCS 325/7-4, in part
10    from 70 ILCS 325/7-14, in part
11    from 70 ILCS 325/7-15
12    from 70 ILCS 325/7-16
13    from 70 ILCS 325/7-25, in part
14    from 70 ILCS 350/2
15    from 70 ILCS 350/3, in part
16    from 70 ILCS 350/4, in part
17    from 70 ILCS 350/14, in part
18    from 70 ILCS 350/15, in part
19    from 70 ILCS 350/16, in part
20    from 70 ILCS 350/25, in part
21    from 70 ILCS 290/2
22    from 70 ILCS 290/3, in part
23    from 70 ILCS 290/4, in part
24    from 70 ILCS 290/5
25    from 70 ILCS 290/6
26    from 70 ILCS 290/9
27    from 70 ILCS 290/11
28    from 70 ILCS 290/12
29    from 70 ILCS 290/14
30    from 70 ILCS 290/15
31    from 70 ILCS 290/16
32    from 70 ILCS 290/17, in part
33    from 70 ILCS 290/18, in part
34    from 70 ILCS 290/19
                            -1295-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    from 70 ILCS 290/20
 2    from 70 ILCS 290/22
 3    from 70 ILCS 290/26
 4    from 70 ILCS 290/28
 5    70 ILCS 205/Act rep.
 6    70 ILCS 220/Act rep.
 7    70 ILCS 225/Act rep.
 8    70 ILCS 230/Act rep.
 9    70 ILCS 235/Act rep.
10    70 ILCS 240/Act rep.
11    70 ILCS 245/Act rep.
12    70 ILCS 250/Act rep.
13    70 ILCS 255/Act rep.
14    70 ILCS 260/Act rep.
15    70 ILCS 265/Act rep.
16    70 ILCS 270/Act rep.
17    70 ILCS 275/Act rep.
18    70 ILCS 280/Act rep.
19    70 ILCS 285/Act rep.
20    70 ILCS 290/Act rep.
21    70 ILCS 300/Act rep.
22    70 ILCS 305/Act rep.
23    70 ILCS 310/Act rep.
24    70 ILCS 315/Act rep.
25    70 ILCS 320/Act rep.
26    70 ILCS 325/Act rep.
27    70 ILCS 330/Act rep.
28    70 ILCS 335/Act rep.
29    70 ILCS 340/Act rep.
30    70 ILCS 345/Act rep.
31    70 ILCS 350/Act rep.
32    70 ILCS 220/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 4501
33    70 ILCS 220/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 4502
34    70 ILCS 220/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 4503
                            -1296-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 4504
 2    70 ILCS 220/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 4505
 3    70 ILCS 220/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 4506
 4    70 ILCS 220/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 4507
 5    70 ILCS 220/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 4508
 6    70 ILCS 220/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 4509
 7    70 ILCS 220/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 4510
 8    70 ILCS 220/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 4511
 9    70 ILCS 220/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 4512
10    70 ILCS 220/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 4513
11    70 ILCS 220/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 4514
12    70 ILCS 220/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 4515
13    70 ILCS 220/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 4516
14    70 ILCS 220/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 4517
15    70 ILCS 220/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 4518
16    70 ILCS 220/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 4519
17    70 ILCS 220/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 4520
18    70 ILCS 220/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 4521
19    70 ILCS 220/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 4522
20    70 ILCS 220/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 4523
21    70 ILCS 220/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 4524
22    70 ILCS 220/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 4525
23    70 ILCS 220/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 4526
24    70 ILCS 220/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 4527
25    70 ILCS 220/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 4528
26    70 ILCS 220/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 4529
27    70 ILCS 225/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1401
28    70 ILCS 225/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1402
29    70 ILCS 225/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1403
30    70 ILCS 225/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1404
31    70 ILCS 225/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1405
32    70 ILCS 225/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1406
33    70 ILCS 225/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1406.1
34    70 ILCS 225/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1407
                            -1297-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 225/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1408
 2    70 ILCS 225/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1409
 3    70 ILCS 225/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1410
 4    70 ILCS 225/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1411
 5    70 ILCS 225/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1412
 6    70 ILCS 225/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1413
 7    70 ILCS 225/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1414
 8    70 ILCS 225/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1415
 9    70 ILCS 225/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1416
10    70 ILCS 225/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1417
11    70 ILCS 225/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1418
12    70 ILCS 225/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1419
13    70 ILCS 225/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1420
14    70 ILCS 225/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1421
15    70 ILCS 225/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1422
16    70 ILCS 225/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1423
17    70 ILCS 225/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1424
18    70 ILCS 225/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1425
19    70 ILCS 225/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1426
20    70 ILCS 225/26a           from Ch. 85, par. 1426a
21    70 ILCS 225/26b           from Ch. 85, par. 1426b
22    70 ILCS 225/26c           from Ch. 85, par. 1426c
23    70 ILCS 225/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1427
24    70 ILCS 225/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1428
25    70 ILCS 230/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6601
26    70 ILCS 230/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6602
27    70 ILCS 230/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6603
28    70 ILCS 230/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6604
29    70 ILCS 230/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6605
30    70 ILCS 230/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6606
31    70 ILCS 230/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6607
32    70 ILCS 230/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6608
33    70 ILCS 230/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6609
34    70 ILCS 230/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6610
                            -1298-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 230/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6611
 2    70 ILCS 230/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6612
 3    70 ILCS 230/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6613
 4    70 ILCS 230/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6614
 5    70 ILCS 230/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6615
 6    70 ILCS 230/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6616
 7    70 ILCS 230/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6617
 8    70 ILCS 230/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6618
 9    70 ILCS 230/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6619
10    70 ILCS 230/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6620
11    70 ILCS 230/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6621
12    70 ILCS 230/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6622
13    70 ILCS 230/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6623
14    70 ILCS 230/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6624
15    70 ILCS 230/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 6625
16    70 ILCS 230/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 6626
17    70 ILCS 230/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6627
18    70 ILCS 230/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 6628
19    70 ILCS 230/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6629
20    70 ILCS 230/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 6630
21    70 ILCS 235/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-1
22    70 ILCS 235/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-2
23    70 ILCS 235/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-3
24    70 ILCS 235/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-4
25    70 ILCS 235/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-5
26    70 ILCS 235/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-6
27    70 ILCS 235/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-7
28    70 ILCS 235/7.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1581-7.1
29    70 ILCS 235/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-8
30    70 ILCS 235/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1581-9
31    70 ILCS 235/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-10
32    70 ILCS 235/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-11
33    70 ILCS 235/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-12
34    70 ILCS 235/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-13
                            -1299-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 235/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-14
 2    70 ILCS 235/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-15
 3    70 ILCS 235/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-16
 4    70 ILCS 235/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-17
 5    70 ILCS 235/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-18
 6    70 ILCS 235/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-19
 7    70 ILCS 235/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-20
 8    70 ILCS 235/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-21
 9    70 ILCS 235/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-22
10    70 ILCS 235/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-23
11    70 ILCS 235/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-24
12    70 ILCS 235/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-25
13    70 ILCS 235/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-26
14    70 ILCS 235/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-27
15    70 ILCS 235/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-28
16    70 ILCS 235/29            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29
17    70 ILCS 235/29a           from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29a
18    70 ILCS 235/29b           from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29b
19    70 ILCS 235/29c           from Ch. 85, par. 1581-29c
20    70 ILCS 235/30            from Ch. 85, par. 1581-30
21    70 ILCS 260/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7551-1
22    70 ILCS 260/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7551-5
23    70 ILCS 260/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-10
24    70 ILCS 260/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-15
25    70 ILCS 260/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-20
26    70 ILCS 260/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-25
27    70 ILCS 260/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-30
28    70 ILCS 260/1-35          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-35
29    70 ILCS 260/1-40          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-40
30    70 ILCS 260/1-45          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-45
31    70 ILCS 260/1-50          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-50
32    70 ILCS 260/1-55          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-55
33    70 ILCS 260/1-60          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-60
34    70 ILCS 260/1-65          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-65
                            -1300-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 260/1-70          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-70
 2    70 ILCS 260/1-75          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-75
 3    70 ILCS 260/1-80          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-80
 4    70 ILCS 260/1-85          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-85
 5    70 ILCS 260/1-90          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-90
 6    70 ILCS 260/1-95          from Ch. 85, par. 7551-95
 7    70 ILCS 260/1-100         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-100
 8    70 ILCS 260/1-105         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-105
 9    70 ILCS 260/1-110         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-110
10    70 ILCS 260/1-115         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-115
11    70 ILCS 260/1-120         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-120
12    70 ILCS 260/1-125         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-125
13    70 ILCS 260/1-130         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-130
14    70 ILCS 260/1-135         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-135
15    70 ILCS 260/1-140         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-140
16    70 ILCS 260/1-145         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-145
17    70 ILCS 260/1-150         from Ch. 85, par. 7551-150
18    70 ILCS 305/3-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6351
19    70 ILCS 305/3-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6352
20    70 ILCS 305/3-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6353
21    70 ILCS 305/3-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6354
22    70 ILCS 305/3-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6355
23    70 ILCS 305/3-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6356
24    70 ILCS 305/3-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6357
25    70 ILCS 305/3-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6358
26    70 ILCS 305/3-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6359
27    70 ILCS 305/3-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6360
28    70 ILCS 305/3-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6361
29    70 ILCS 305/3-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6362
30    70 ILCS 305/3-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6363
31    70 ILCS 305/3-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6364
32    70 ILCS 305/3-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6365
33    70 ILCS 305/3-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6366
34    70 ILCS 305/3-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6367
                            -1301-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 305/3-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6368
 2    70 ILCS 305/3-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6369
 3    70 ILCS 305/3-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6370
 4    70 ILCS 305/3-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6371
 5    70 ILCS 305/3-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6372
 6    70 ILCS 305/3-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6373
 7    70 ILCS 305/3-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6374
 8    70 ILCS 305/3-25          from Ch. 85, par. 6375
 9    70 ILCS 305/3-26          from Ch. 85, par. 6376
10    70 ILCS 305/3-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6377
11    70 ILCS 305/3-28          from Ch. 85, par. 6378
12    70 ILCS 305/3-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6379
13    70 ILCS 220/5-1           from Ch. 85, par. 4901
14    70 ILCS 220/5-2           from Ch. 85, par. 4902
15    70 ILCS 220/5-3           from Ch. 85, par. 4903
16    70 ILCS 220/5-4           from Ch. 85, par. 4904
17    70 ILCS 220/5-5           from Ch. 85, par. 4905
18    70 ILCS 220/5-6           from Ch. 85, par. 4906
19    70 ILCS 220/5-7           from Ch. 85, par. 4907
20    70 ILCS 220/5-8           from Ch. 85, par. 4908
21    70 ILCS 220/5-9           from Ch. 85, par. 4909
22    70 ILCS 220/5-10          from Ch. 85, par. 4910
23    70 ILCS 220/5-11          from Ch. 85, par. 4911
24    70 ILCS 220/5-12          from Ch. 85, par. 4912
25    70 ILCS 220/5-13          from Ch. 85, par. 4913
26    70 ILCS 220/5-14          from Ch. 85, par. 4914
27    70 ILCS 220/5-15          from Ch. 85, par. 4915
28    70 ILCS 220/5-16          from Ch. 85, par. 4916
29    70 ILCS 220/5-17          from Ch. 85, par. 4917
30    70 ILCS 220/5-18          from Ch. 85, par. 4918
31    70 ILCS 220/5-19          from Ch. 85, par. 4919
32    70 ILCS 220/5-20          from Ch. 85, par. 4920
33    70 ILCS 220/5-21          from Ch. 85, par. 4921
34    70 ILCS 220/5-22          from Ch. 85, par. 4922
                            -1302-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/5-23          from Ch. 85, par. 4923
 2    70 ILCS 220/5-24          from Ch. 85, par. 4924
 3    70 ILCS 220/5-25          from Ch. 85, par. 4925
 4    70 ILCS 220/5-26          from Ch. 85, par. 4926
 5    70 ILCS 220/5-27          from Ch. 85, par. 4927
 6    70 ILCS 220/5-28          from Ch. 85, par. 4928
 7    70 ILCS 220/5-29          from Ch. 85, par. 4929
 8    70 ILCS 325/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-1
 9    70 ILCS 325/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-2
10    70 ILCS 325/2-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-3
11    70 ILCS 325/2-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-4
12    70 ILCS 325/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-5
13    70 ILCS 325/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-6
14    70 ILCS 325/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-7
15    70 ILCS 325/2-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-8
16    70 ILCS 325/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7002-9
17    70 ILCS 325/2-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-10
18    70 ILCS 325/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-11
19    70 ILCS 325/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-12
20    70 ILCS 325/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-13
21    70 ILCS 325/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-14
22    70 ILCS 325/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-15
23    70 ILCS 325/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-16
24    70 ILCS 325/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-17
25    70 ILCS 325/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-18
26    70 ILCS 325/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-19
27    70 ILCS 325/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-20
28    70 ILCS 325/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-21
29    70 ILCS 325/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-22
30    70 ILCS 325/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-23
31    70 ILCS 325/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-24
32    70 ILCS 325/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-25
33    70 ILCS 325/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-26
34    70 ILCS 325/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-27
                            -1303-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-28
 2    70 ILCS 325/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-29
 3    70 ILCS 325/2-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7002-30
 4    70 ILCS 240/1001          from Ch. 85, par. 7301
 5    70 ILCS 240/1002          from Ch. 85, par. 7302
 6    70 ILCS 240/1003          from Ch. 85, par. 7303
 7    70 ILCS 240/1004          from Ch. 85, par. 7304
 8    70 ILCS 240/1005          from Ch. 85, par. 7305
 9    70 ILCS 240/1006          from Ch. 85, par. 7306
10    70 ILCS 240/1007          from Ch. 85, par. 7307
11    70 ILCS 240/1008          from Ch. 85, par. 7308
12    70 ILCS 240/1009          from Ch. 85, par. 7309
13    70 ILCS 240/1010          from Ch. 85, par. 7310
14    70 ILCS 240/1011          from Ch. 85, par. 7311
15    70 ILCS 240/1012          from Ch. 85, par. 7312
16    70 ILCS 240/1013          from Ch. 85, par. 7313
17    70 ILCS 240/1014          from Ch. 85, par. 7314
18    70 ILCS 240/1015          from Ch. 85, par. 7315
19    70 ILCS 240/1016          from Ch. 85, par. 7316
20    70 ILCS 240/1017          from Ch. 85, par. 7317
21    70 ILCS 240/1018          from Ch. 85, par. 7318
22    70 ILCS 240/1019          from Ch. 85, par. 7319
23    70 ILCS 240/1020          from Ch. 85, par. 7320
24    70 ILCS 240/1021          from Ch. 85, par. 7321
25    70 ILCS 240/1022          from Ch. 85, par. 7322
26    70 ILCS 240/1023          from Ch. 85, par. 7323
27    70 ILCS 240/1024          from Ch. 85, par. 7324
28    70 ILCS 240/1025          from Ch. 85, par. 7325
29    70 ILCS 240/1026          from Ch. 85, par. 7326
30    70 ILCS 240/1027          from Ch. 85, par. 7327
31    70 ILCS 240/1028          from Ch. 85, par. 7328
32    70 ILCS 240/1029          from Ch. 85, par. 7329
33    70 ILCS 240/1030          from Ch. 85, par. 7330
34    70 ILCS 270/5-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3801
                            -1304-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/5-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3802
 2    70 ILCS 270/5-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3803
 3    70 ILCS 270/5-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3804
 4    70 ILCS 270/5-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3805
 5    70 ILCS 270/5-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3806
 6    70 ILCS 270/5-6.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3806.1
 7    70 ILCS 270/5-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3807
 8    70 ILCS 270/5-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3808
 9    70 ILCS 270/5-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3809
10    70 ILCS 270/5-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3810
11    70 ILCS 270/5-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3811
12    70 ILCS 270/5-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3812
13    70 ILCS 270/5-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3813
14    70 ILCS 270/5-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3814
15    70 ILCS 270/5-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3815
16    70 ILCS 270/5-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3816
17    70 ILCS 270/5-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3817
18    70 ILCS 270/5-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3818
19    70 ILCS 270/5-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3819
20    70 ILCS 270/5-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3820
21    70 ILCS 270/5-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3821
22    70 ILCS 270/5-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3822
23    70 ILCS 270/5-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3823
24    70 ILCS 270/5-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3824
25    70 ILCS 270/5-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3825
26    70 ILCS 270/5-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3826
27    70 ILCS 270/5-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3827
28    70 ILCS 270/5-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3828
29    70 ILCS 245/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-1
30    70 ILCS 245/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-2
31    70 ILCS 245/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-3
32    70 ILCS 245/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-4
33    70 ILCS 245/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-5
34    70 ILCS 245/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-6
                            -1305-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 245/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-7
 2    70 ILCS 245/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-8
 3    70 ILCS 245/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6701-9
 4    70 ILCS 245/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-10
 5    70 ILCS 245/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-11
 6    70 ILCS 245/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-12
 7    70 ILCS 245/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-13
 8    70 ILCS 245/1-13.1        from Ch. 85, par. 6701-13.1
 9    70 ILCS 245/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-14
10    70 ILCS 245/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-15
11    70 ILCS 245/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-16
12    70 ILCS 245/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-17
13    70 ILCS 245/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-18
14    70 ILCS 245/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-19
15    70 ILCS 245/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-20
16    70 ILCS 245/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-21
17    70 ILCS 245/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-22
18    70 ILCS 245/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-23
19    70 ILCS 245/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-24
20    70 ILCS 245/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-25
21    70 ILCS 245/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-26
22    70 ILCS 245/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-27
23    70 ILCS 245/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-28
24    70 ILCS 245/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-29
25    70 ILCS 245/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 6701-30
26    70 ILCS 250/1             from Ch. 85, par. 3001
27    70 ILCS 250/2             from Ch. 85, par. 3002
28    70 ILCS 250/3             from Ch. 85, par. 3003
29    70 ILCS 250/4             from Ch. 85, par. 3004
30    70 ILCS 250/5             from Ch. 85, par. 3005
31    70 ILCS 250/6             from Ch. 85, par. 3006
32    70 ILCS 250/7             from Ch. 85, par. 3007
33    70 ILCS 250/7.1           from Ch. 85, par. 3007.1
34    70 ILCS 250/8             from Ch. 85, par. 3008
                            -1306-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 250/9             from Ch. 85, par. 3009
 2    70 ILCS 250/10            from Ch. 85, par. 3010
 3    70 ILCS 250/11            from Ch. 85, par. 3011
 4    70 ILCS 250/12            from Ch. 85, par. 3012
 5    70 ILCS 250/13            from Ch. 85, par. 3013
 6    70 ILCS 250/13.1          from Ch. 85, par. 3013.1
 7    70 ILCS 250/14            from Ch. 85, par. 3014
 8    70 ILCS 250/15            from Ch. 85, par. 3015
 9    70 ILCS 250/16            from Ch. 85, par. 3016
10    70 ILCS 250/17            from Ch. 85, par. 3017
11    70 ILCS 250/18            from Ch. 85, par. 3018
12    70 ILCS 250/19            from Ch. 85, par. 3019
13    70 ILCS 250/20            from Ch. 85, par. 3020
14    70 ILCS 250/21            from Ch. 85, par. 3021
15    70 ILCS 250/22            from Ch. 85, par. 3022
16    70 ILCS 250/23            from Ch. 85, par. 3023
17    70 ILCS 250/24            from Ch. 85, par. 3024
18    70 ILCS 250/25            from Ch. 85, par. 3025
19    70 ILCS 250/26            from Ch. 85, par. 3026
20    70 ILCS 250/27            from Ch. 85, par. 3027
21    70 ILCS 250/28            from Ch. 85, par. 3028
22    70 ILCS 250/29            from Ch. 85, par. 3029
23    70 ILCS 255/2001          from Ch. 85, par. 7351
24    70 ILCS 255/2002          from Ch. 85, par. 7352
25    70 ILCS 255/2003          from Ch. 85, par. 7353
26    70 ILCS 255/2004          from Ch. 85, par. 7354
27    70 ILCS 255/2005          from Ch. 85, par. 7355
28    70 ILCS 255/2006          from Ch. 85, par. 7356
29    70 ILCS 255/2007          from Ch. 85, par. 7357
30    70 ILCS 255/2008          from Ch. 85, par. 7358
31    70 ILCS 255/2009          from Ch. 85, par. 7359
32    70 ILCS 255/2010          from Ch. 85, par. 7360
33    70 ILCS 255/2011          from Ch. 85, par. 7361
34    70 ILCS 255/2012          from Ch. 85, par. 7362
                            -1307-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 255/2013          from Ch. 85, par. 7363
 2    70 ILCS 255/2014          from Ch. 85, par. 7364
 3    70 ILCS 255/2015          from Ch. 85, par. 7365
 4    70 ILCS 255/2016          from Ch. 85, par. 7366
 5    70 ILCS 255/2017          from Ch. 85, par. 7367
 6    70 ILCS 255/2018          from Ch. 85, par. 7368
 7    70 ILCS 255/2019          from Ch. 85, par. 7369
 8    70 ILCS 255/2020          from Ch. 85, par. 7370
 9    70 ILCS 255/2021          from Ch. 85, par. 7371
10    70 ILCS 255/2022          from Ch. 85, par. 7372
11    70 ILCS 255/2023          from Ch. 85, par. 7373
12    70 ILCS 255/2024          from Ch. 85, par. 7374
13    70 ILCS 255/2025          from Ch. 85, par. 7375
14    70 ILCS 255/2026          from Ch. 85, par. 7376
15    70 ILCS 255/2027          from Ch. 85, par. 7377
16    70 ILCS 255/2028          from Ch. 85, par. 7378
17    70 ILCS 255/2029          from Ch. 85, par. 7379
18    70 ILCS 255/2030          from Ch. 85, par. 7380
19    70 ILCS 305/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6301
20    70 ILCS 305/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6302
21    70 ILCS 305/2-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6303
22    70 ILCS 305/2-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6304
23    70 ILCS 305/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6305
24    70 ILCS 305/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6306
25    70 ILCS 305/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6307
26    70 ILCS 305/2-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6308
27    70 ILCS 305/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6309
28    70 ILCS 305/2-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6310
29    70 ILCS 305/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6311
30    70 ILCS 305/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6312
31    70 ILCS 305/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6313
32    70 ILCS 305/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6314
33    70 ILCS 305/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6315
34    70 ILCS 305/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6316
                            -1308-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 305/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6317
 2    70 ILCS 305/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6318
 3    70 ILCS 305/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6319
 4    70 ILCS 305/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6320
 5    70 ILCS 305/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6321
 6    70 ILCS 305/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6322
 7    70 ILCS 305/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6323
 8    70 ILCS 305/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6324
 9    70 ILCS 305/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 6325
10    70 ILCS 305/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 6326
11    70 ILCS 305/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6327
12    70 ILCS 305/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 6328
13    70 ILCS 305/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6329
14    70 ILCS 305/2-30          from Ch. 85, par. 6330
15    70 ILCS 265/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1551
16    70 ILCS 265/1.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1551.1
17    70 ILCS 265/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1552
18    70 ILCS 265/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1553
19    70 ILCS 265/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1554
20    70 ILCS 265/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1555
21    70 ILCS 265/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1556
22    70 ILCS 265/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1556.1
23    70 ILCS 265/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1557
24    70 ILCS 265/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1558
25    70 ILCS 265/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1559
26    70 ILCS 265/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1560
27    70 ILCS 265/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1561
28    70 ILCS 265/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1562
29    70 ILCS 265/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1563
30    70 ILCS 265/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1564
31    70 ILCS 265/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1565
32    70 ILCS 265/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1566
33    70 ILCS 265/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1567
34    70 ILCS 265/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1568
                            -1309-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 265/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1569
 2    70 ILCS 265/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1570
 3    70 ILCS 265/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1571
 4    70 ILCS 265/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1572
 5    70 ILCS 265/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1573
 6    70 ILCS 265/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1574
 7    70 ILCS 265/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1575
 8    70 ILCS 265/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1576
 9    70 ILCS 265/26a           from Ch. 85, par. 1576a
10    70 ILCS 265/26b           from Ch. 85, par. 1576b
11    70 ILCS 265/26c           from Ch. 85, par. 1576c
12    70 ILCS 265/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1577
13    70 ILCS 265/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1578
14    70 ILCS 270/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3401
15    70 ILCS 270/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3402
16    70 ILCS 270/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3403
17    70 ILCS 270/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3404
18    70 ILCS 270/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3405
19    70 ILCS 270/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3406
20    70 ILCS 270/1-6.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3406.1
21    70 ILCS 270/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3407
22    70 ILCS 270/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3408
23    70 ILCS 270/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3409
24    70 ILCS 270/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3410
25    70 ILCS 270/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3411
26    70 ILCS 270/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3412
27    70 ILCS 270/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3413
28    70 ILCS 270/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3414
29    70 ILCS 270/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3415
30    70 ILCS 270/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3416
31    70 ILCS 270/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3417
32    70 ILCS 270/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3418
33    70 ILCS 270/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3419
34    70 ILCS 270/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3420
                            -1310-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3421
 2    70 ILCS 270/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3422
 3    70 ILCS 270/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3423
 4    70 ILCS 270/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3424
 5    70 ILCS 270/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3425
 6    70 ILCS 270/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3426
 7    70 ILCS 270/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3427
 8    70 ILCS 270/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3428
 9    70 ILCS 270/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3429
10    70 ILCS 270/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3430
11    70 ILCS 270/3-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3601
12    70 ILCS 270/3-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3602
13    70 ILCS 270/3-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3603
14    70 ILCS 270/3-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3604
15    70 ILCS 270/3-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3605
16    70 ILCS 270/3-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3606
17    70 ILCS 270/3-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3607
18    70 ILCS 270/3-7.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3607.1
19    70 ILCS 270/3-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3608
20    70 ILCS 270/3-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3609
21    70 ILCS 270/3-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3610
22    70 ILCS 270/3-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3611
23    70 ILCS 270/3-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3612
24    70 ILCS 270/3-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3613
25    70 ILCS 270/3-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3614
26    70 ILCS 270/3-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3615
27    70 ILCS 270/3-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3616
28    70 ILCS 270/3-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3617
29    70 ILCS 270/3-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3618
30    70 ILCS 270/3-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3619
31    70 ILCS 270/3-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3620
32    70 ILCS 270/3-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3621
33    70 ILCS 270/3-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3622
34    70 ILCS 270/3-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3623
                            -1311-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/3-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3624
 2    70 ILCS 270/3-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3625
 3    70 ILCS 270/3-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3626
 4    70 ILCS 270/3-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3627
 5    70 ILCS 270/3-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3628
 6    70 ILCS 270/3-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3629
 7    70 ILCS 270/3-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3630
 8    70 ILCS 270/3-31          from Ch. 85, par. 3631
 9    70 ILCS 275/3001          from Ch. 85, par. 7401
10    70 ILCS 275/3002          from Ch. 85, par. 7402
11    70 ILCS 275/3003          from Ch. 85, par. 7403
12    70 ILCS 275/3004          from Ch. 85, par. 7404
13    70 ILCS 275/3005          from Ch. 85, par. 7405
14    70 ILCS 275/3006          from Ch. 85, par. 7406
15    70 ILCS 275/3007          from Ch. 85, par. 7407
16    70 ILCS 275/3008          from Ch. 85, par. 7408
17    70 ILCS 275/3009          from Ch. 85, par. 7409
18    70 ILCS 275/3010          from Ch. 85, par. 7410
19    70 ILCS 275/3011          from Ch. 85, par. 7411
20    70 ILCS 275/3012          from Ch. 85, par. 7412
21    70 ILCS 275/3013          from Ch. 85, par. 7413
22    70 ILCS 275/3014          from Ch. 85, par. 7414
23    70 ILCS 275/3015          from Ch. 85, par. 7415
24    70 ILCS 275/3016          from Ch. 85, par. 7416
25    70 ILCS 275/3017          from Ch. 85, par. 7417
26    70 ILCS 275/3018          from Ch. 85, par. 7418
27    70 ILCS 275/3019          from Ch. 85, par. 7419
28    70 ILCS 275/3020          from Ch. 85, par. 7420
29    70 ILCS 275/3021          from Ch. 85, par. 7421
30    70 ILCS 275/3022          from Ch. 85, par. 7422
31    70 ILCS 275/3023          from Ch. 85, par. 7423
32    70 ILCS 275/3024          from Ch. 85, par. 7424
33    70 ILCS 275/3025          from Ch. 85, par. 7425
34    70 ILCS 275/3026          from Ch. 85, par. 7426
                            -1312-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 275/3027          from Ch. 85, par. 7427
 2    70 ILCS 275/3028          from Ch. 85, par. 7428
 3    70 ILCS 275/3029          from Ch. 85, par. 7429
 4    70 ILCS 275/3030          from Ch. 85, par. 7430
 5    70 ILCS 280/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 2701
 6    70 ILCS 280/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 2702
 7    70 ILCS 280/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 2703
 8    70 ILCS 280/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 2704
 9    70 ILCS 280/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 2705
10    70 ILCS 280/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 2706
11    70 ILCS 280/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 2707
12    70 ILCS 280/1-7.1         from Ch. 85, par. 2707.1
13    70 ILCS 280/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 2708
14    70 ILCS 280/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 2709
15    70 ILCS 280/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 2710
16    70 ILCS 280/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 2711
17    70 ILCS 280/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 2712
18    70 ILCS 280/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 2713
19    70 ILCS 280/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 2714
20    70 ILCS 280/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 2715
21    70 ILCS 280/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 2716
22    70 ILCS 280/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 2717
23    70 ILCS 280/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 2718
24    70 ILCS 280/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 2719
25    70 ILCS 280/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 2720
26    70 ILCS 280/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 2721
27    70 ILCS 280/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 2722
28    70 ILCS 280/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 2723
29    70 ILCS 280/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 2724
30    70 ILCS 280/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 2725
31    70 ILCS 280/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 2726
32    70 ILCS 280/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 2727
33    70 ILCS 280/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 2728
34    70 ILCS 280/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 2729
                            -1313-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/6-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3901
 2    70 ILCS 270/6-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3902
 3    70 ILCS 270/6-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3903
 4    70 ILCS 270/6-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3904
 5    70 ILCS 270/6-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3905
 6    70 ILCS 270/6-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3906
 7    70 ILCS 270/6-6.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3906.1
 8    70 ILCS 270/6-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3907
 9    70 ILCS 270/6-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3908
10    70 ILCS 270/6-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3909
11    70 ILCS 270/6-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3910
12    70 ILCS 270/6-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3911
13    70 ILCS 270/6-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3912
14    70 ILCS 270/6-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3913
15    70 ILCS 270/6-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3914
16    70 ILCS 270/6-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3915
17    70 ILCS 270/6-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3916
18    70 ILCS 270/6-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3917
19    70 ILCS 270/6-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3918
20    70 ILCS 270/6-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3919
21    70 ILCS 270/6-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3920
22    70 ILCS 270/6-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3921
23    70 ILCS 270/6-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3922
24    70 ILCS 270/6-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3923
25    70 ILCS 270/6-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3924
26    70 ILCS 270/6-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3925
27    70 ILCS 270/6-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3926
28    70 ILCS 270/6-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3927
29    70 ILCS 270/6-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3928
30    70 ILCS 270/6-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3929
31    70 ILCS 270/6-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3930
32    70 ILCS 285/1             from Ch. 85, par. 2601
33    70 ILCS 285/2             from Ch. 85, par. 2602
34    70 ILCS 285/3             from Ch. 85, par. 2603
                            -1314-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 285/4             from Ch. 85, par. 2604
 2    70 ILCS 285/5             from Ch. 85, par. 2605
 3    70 ILCS 285/6             from Ch. 85, par. 2606
 4    70 ILCS 285/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 2606.1
 5    70 ILCS 285/7             from Ch. 85, par. 2607
 6    70 ILCS 285/8             from Ch. 85, par. 2608
 7    70 ILCS 285/9             from Ch. 85, par. 2609
 8    70 ILCS 285/10            from Ch. 85, par. 2610
 9    70 ILCS 285/11            from Ch. 85, par. 2611
10    70 ILCS 285/12            from Ch. 85, par. 2612
11    70 ILCS 285/13            from Ch. 85, par. 2613
12    70 ILCS 285/14            from Ch. 85, par. 2614
13    70 ILCS 285/15            from Ch. 85, par. 2615
14    70 ILCS 285/16            from Ch. 85, par. 2616
15    70 ILCS 285/17            from Ch. 85, par. 2617
16    70 ILCS 285/18            from Ch. 85, par. 2618
17    70 ILCS 285/19            from Ch. 85, par. 2619
18    70 ILCS 285/20            from Ch. 85, par. 2620
19    70 ILCS 285/21            from Ch. 85, par. 2621
20    70 ILCS 285/22            from Ch. 85, par. 2622
21    70 ILCS 285/23            from Ch. 85, par. 2623
22    70 ILCS 285/24            from Ch. 85, par. 2624
23    70 ILCS 285/25            from Ch. 85, par. 2625
24    70 ILCS 285/25.1          from Ch. 85, par. 2625.1
25    70 ILCS 285/25.2          from Ch. 85, par. 2625.2
26    70 ILCS 285/26            from Ch. 85, par. 2626
27    70 ILCS 325/6-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-1
28    70 ILCS 325/6-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-2
29    70 ILCS 325/6-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-3
30    70 ILCS 325/6-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-4
31    70 ILCS 325/6-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-5
32    70 ILCS 325/6-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-6
33    70 ILCS 325/6-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-7
34    70 ILCS 325/6-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-8
                            -1315-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/6-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7006-9
 2    70 ILCS 325/6-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-10
 3    70 ILCS 325/6-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-11
 4    70 ILCS 325/6-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-12
 5    70 ILCS 325/6-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-13
 6    70 ILCS 325/6-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-14
 7    70 ILCS 325/6-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-15
 8    70 ILCS 325/6-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-16
 9    70 ILCS 325/6-17          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-17
10    70 ILCS 325/6-18          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-18
11    70 ILCS 325/6-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-19
12    70 ILCS 325/6-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-20
13    70 ILCS 325/6-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-21
14    70 ILCS 325/6-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-22
15    70 ILCS 325/6-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-23
16    70 ILCS 325/6-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-24
17    70 ILCS 325/6-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-25
18    70 ILCS 325/6-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-26
19    70 ILCS 325/6-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-27
20    70 ILCS 325/6-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-28
21    70 ILCS 325/6-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-29
22    70 ILCS 325/6-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7006-30
23    70 ILCS 220/4-1           from Ch. 85, par. 4801
24    70 ILCS 220/4-2           from Ch. 85, par. 4802
25    70 ILCS 220/4-3           from Ch. 85, par. 4803
26    70 ILCS 220/4-4           from Ch. 85, par. 4804
27    70 ILCS 220/4-5           from Ch. 85, par. 4805
28    70 ILCS 220/4-6           from Ch. 85, par. 4806
29    70 ILCS 220/4-7           from Ch. 85, par. 4807
30    70 ILCS 220/4-8           from Ch. 85, par. 4808
31    70 ILCS 220/4-9           from Ch. 85, par. 4809
32    70 ILCS 220/4-10          from Ch. 85, par. 4810
33    70 ILCS 220/4-11          from Ch. 85, par. 4811
34    70 ILCS 220/4-12          from Ch. 85, par. 4812
                            -1316-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/4-13          from Ch. 85, par. 4813
 2    70 ILCS 220/4-14          from Ch. 85, par. 4814
 3    70 ILCS 220/4-15          from Ch. 85, par. 4815
 4    70 ILCS 220/4-16          from Ch. 85, par. 4816
 5    70 ILCS 220/4-17          from Ch. 85, par. 4817
 6    70 ILCS 220/4-18          from Ch. 85, par. 4818
 7    70 ILCS 220/4-19          from Ch. 85, par. 4819
 8    70 ILCS 220/4-20          from Ch. 85, par. 4820
 9    70 ILCS 220/4-21          from Ch. 85, par. 4821
10    70 ILCS 220/4-22          from Ch. 85, par. 4822
11    70 ILCS 220/4-23          from Ch. 85, par. 4823
12    70 ILCS 220/4-24          from Ch. 85, par. 4824
13    70 ILCS 220/4-25          from Ch. 85, par. 4825
14    70 ILCS 220/4-26          from Ch. 85, par. 4826
15    70 ILCS 220/4-27          from Ch. 85, par. 4827
16    70 ILCS 220/4-28          from Ch. 85, par. 4828
17    70 ILCS 220/4-29          from Ch. 85, par. 4829
18    70 ILCS 280/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 2701
19    70 ILCS 280/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 2702
20    70 ILCS 280/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 2703
21    70 ILCS 280/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 2704
22    70 ILCS 280/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 2705
23    70 ILCS 280/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 2706
24    70 ILCS 280/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 2707
25    70 ILCS 280/1-7.1         from Ch. 85, par. 2707.1
26    70 ILCS 280/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 2708
27    70 ILCS 280/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 2709
28    70 ILCS 280/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 2710
29    70 ILCS 280/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 2711
30    70 ILCS 280/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 2712
31    70 ILCS 280/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 2713
32    70 ILCS 280/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 2714
33    70 ILCS 280/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 2715
34    70 ILCS 280/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 2716
                            -1317-             LRB9000879DJcd
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 2    70 ILCS 280/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 2718
 3    70 ILCS 280/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 2719
 4    70 ILCS 280/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 2720
 5    70 ILCS 280/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 2721
 6    70 ILCS 280/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 2722
 7    70 ILCS 280/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 2723
 8    70 ILCS 280/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 2724
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10    70 ILCS 280/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 2726
11    70 ILCS 280/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 2727
12    70 ILCS 280/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 2728
13    70 ILCS 280/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 2729
14    70 ILCS 220/6-1           from Ch. 85, par. 5001
15    70 ILCS 220/6-2           from Ch. 85, par. 5002
16    70 ILCS 220/6-3           from Ch. 85, par. 5003
17    70 ILCS 220/6-4           from Ch. 85, par. 5004
18    70 ILCS 220/6-5           from Ch. 85, par. 5005
19    70 ILCS 220/6-6           from Ch. 85, par. 5006
20    70 ILCS 220/6-7           from Ch. 85, par. 5007
21    70 ILCS 220/6-8           from Ch. 85, par. 5008
22    70 ILCS 220/6-9           from Ch. 85, par. 5009
23    70 ILCS 220/6-10          from Ch. 85, par. 5010
24    70 ILCS 220/6-11          from Ch. 85, par. 5011
25    70 ILCS 220/6-12          from Ch. 85, par. 5012
26    70 ILCS 220/6-13          from Ch. 85, par. 5013
27    70 ILCS 220/6-14          from Ch. 85, par. 5014
28    70 ILCS 220/6-15          from Ch. 85, par. 5015
29    70 ILCS 220/6-16          from Ch. 85, par. 5016
30    70 ILCS 220/6-17          from Ch. 85, par. 5017
31    70 ILCS 220/6-18          from Ch. 85, par. 5018
32    70 ILCS 220/6-19          from Ch. 85, par. 5019
33    70 ILCS 220/6-20          from Ch. 85, par. 5020
34    70 ILCS 220/6-21          from Ch. 85, par. 5021
                            -1318-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/6-22          from Ch. 85, par. 5022
 2    70 ILCS 220/6-23          from Ch. 85, par. 5023
 3    70 ILCS 220/6-24          from Ch. 85, par. 5024
 4    70 ILCS 220/6-25          from Ch. 85, par. 5025
 5    70 ILCS 220/6-26          from Ch. 85, par. 5026
 6    70 ILCS 220/6-27          from Ch. 85, par. 5027
 7    70 ILCS 220/6-28          from Ch. 85, par. 5028
 8    70 ILCS 220/6-29          from Ch. 85, par. 5029
 9    70 ILCS 220/6-30          from Ch. 85, par. 5030
10    70 ILCS 220/9-1           from Ch. 85, par. 5301
11    70 ILCS 220/9-2           from Ch. 85, par. 5302
12    70 ILCS 220/9-3           from Ch. 85, par. 5303
13    70 ILCS 220/9-4           from Ch. 85, par. 5304
14    70 ILCS 220/9-5           from Ch. 85, par. 5305
15    70 ILCS 220/9-6           from Ch. 85, par. 5306
16    70 ILCS 220/9-7           from Ch. 85, par. 5307
17    70 ILCS 220/9-8           from Ch. 85, par. 5308
18    70 ILCS 220/9-9           from Ch. 85, par. 5309
19    70 ILCS 220/9-10          from Ch. 85, par. 5310
20    70 ILCS 220/9-11          from Ch. 85, par. 5311
21    70 ILCS 220/9-12          from Ch. 85, par. 5312
22    70 ILCS 220/9-13          from Ch. 85, par. 5313
23    70 ILCS 220/9-14          from Ch. 85, par. 5314
24    70 ILCS 220/9-15          from Ch. 85, par. 5315
25    70 ILCS 220/9-16          from Ch. 85, par. 5316
26    70 ILCS 220/9-17          from Ch. 85, par. 5317
27    70 ILCS 220/9-18          from Ch. 85, par. 5318
28    70 ILCS 220/9-19          from Ch. 85, par. 5319
29    70 ILCS 220/9-20          from Ch. 85, par. 5320
30    70 ILCS 220/9-21          from Ch. 85, par. 5321
31    70 ILCS 220/9-22          from Ch. 85, par. 5322
32    70 ILCS 220/9-23          from Ch. 85, par. 5323
33    70 ILCS 220/9-24          from Ch. 85, par. 5324
34    70 ILCS 220/9-25          from Ch. 85, par. 5325
                            -1319-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/9-26          from Ch. 85, par. 5326
 2    70 ILCS 220/9-27          from Ch. 85, par. 5327
 3    70 ILCS 220/9-28          from Ch. 85, par. 5328
 4    70 ILCS 220/9-29          from Ch. 85, par. 5329
 5    70 ILCS 290/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-1
 6    70 ILCS 290/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-2
 7    70 ILCS 290/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-3
 8    70 ILCS 290/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-4
 9    70 ILCS 290/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-5
10    70 ILCS 290/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-6
11    70 ILCS 290/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7
12    70 ILCS 290/7.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7.1
13    70 ILCS 290/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-8
14    70 ILCS 290/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-9
15    70 ILCS 290/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-10
16    70 ILCS 290/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-11
17    70 ILCS 290/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-12
18    70 ILCS 290/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-13
19    70 ILCS 290/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-14
20    70 ILCS 290/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-15
21    70 ILCS 290/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-16
22    70 ILCS 290/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-17
23    70 ILCS 290/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-18
24    70 ILCS 290/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-19
25    70 ILCS 290/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-20
26    70 ILCS 290/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-21
27    70 ILCS 290/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-22
28    70 ILCS 290/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-23
29    70 ILCS 290/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-24
30    70 ILCS 290/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-25
31    70 ILCS 290/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-26
32    70 ILCS 290/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27
33    70 ILCS 290/27a           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27a
34    70 ILCS 290/27b           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27b
                            -1320-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 290/27c           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27c
 2    70 ILCS 290/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-28
 3    70 ILCS 300/1             from Ch. 85, par. 7701-1
 4    70 ILCS 300/5             from Ch. 85, par. 7701-5
 5    70 ILCS 300/10            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-10
 6    70 ILCS 300/15            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-15
 7    70 ILCS 300/20            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-20
 8    70 ILCS 300/25            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-25
 9    70 ILCS 300/30            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-30
10    70 ILCS 300/35            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-35
11    70 ILCS 300/40            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-40
12    70 ILCS 300/45            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-45
13    70 ILCS 300/50            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-50
14    70 ILCS 300/55            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-55
15    70 ILCS 300/60            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-60
16    70 ILCS 300/65            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-65
17    70 ILCS 300/70            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-70
18    70 ILCS 300/75            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-75
19    70 ILCS 300/80            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-80
20    70 ILCS 300/85            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-85
21    70 ILCS 300/90            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-90
22    70 ILCS 300/95            from Ch. 85, par. 7701-95
23    70 ILCS 300/100           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-100
24    70 ILCS 300/105           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-105
25    70 ILCS 300/110           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-110
26    70 ILCS 300/115           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-115
27    70 ILCS 300/120           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-120
28    70 ILCS 300/125           from Ch. 85, par. 7701-125
29    70 ILCS 305/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6251
30    70 ILCS 305/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6252
31    70 ILCS 305/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6253
32    70 ILCS 305/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6254
33    70 ILCS 305/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6255
34    70 ILCS 305/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6256
                            -1321-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 305/1-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6257
 2    70 ILCS 305/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6258
 3    70 ILCS 305/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6259
 4    70 ILCS 305/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6260
 5    70 ILCS 305/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6261
 6    70 ILCS 305/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6262
 7    70 ILCS 305/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6263
 8    70 ILCS 305/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6264
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10    70 ILCS 305/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6266
11    70 ILCS 305/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6267
12    70 ILCS 305/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6268
13    70 ILCS 305/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6269
14    70 ILCS 305/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6270
15    70 ILCS 305/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6271
16    70 ILCS 305/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6272
17    70 ILCS 305/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6273
18    70 ILCS 305/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6274
19    70 ILCS 305/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 6275
20    70 ILCS 305/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 6276
21    70 ILCS 305/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6277
22    70 ILCS 305/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 6278
23    70 ILCS 305/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6279
24    70 ILCS 305/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 6280
25    70 ILCS 220/3-1           from Ch. 85, par. 4701
26    70 ILCS 220/3-2           from Ch. 85, par. 4702
27    70 ILCS 220/3-3           from Ch. 85, par. 4703
28    70 ILCS 220/3-4           from Ch. 85, par. 4704
29    70 ILCS 220/3-5           from Ch. 85, par. 4705
30    70 ILCS 220/3-6           from Ch. 85, par. 4706
31    70 ILCS 220/3-7           from Ch. 85, par. 4707
32    70 ILCS 220/3-8           from Ch. 85, par. 4708
33    70 ILCS 220/3-9           from Ch. 85, par. 4709
34    70 ILCS 220/3-10          from Ch. 85, par. 4710
                            -1322-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/3-11          from Ch. 85, par. 4711
 2    70 ILCS 220/3-12          from Ch. 85, par. 4712
 3    70 ILCS 220/3-13          from Ch. 85, par. 4713
 4    70 ILCS 220/3-14          from Ch. 85, par. 4714
 5    70 ILCS 220/3-15          from Ch. 85, par. 4715
 6    70 ILCS 220/3-16          from Ch. 85, par. 4716
 7    70 ILCS 220/3-17          from Ch. 85, par. 4717
 8    70 ILCS 220/3-18          from Ch. 85, par. 4718
 9    70 ILCS 220/3-19          from Ch. 85, par. 4719
10    70 ILCS 220/3-20          from Ch. 85, par. 4720
11    70 ILCS 220/3-21          from Ch. 85, par. 4721
12    70 ILCS 220/3-22          from Ch. 85, par. 4722
13    70 ILCS 220/3-23          from Ch. 85, par. 4723
14    70 ILCS 220/3-24          from Ch. 85, par. 4724
15    70 ILCS 220/3-25          from Ch. 85, par. 4725
16    70 ILCS 220/3-26          from Ch. 85, par. 4726
17    70 ILCS 220/3-27          from Ch. 85, par. 4727
18    70 ILCS 220/3-28          from Ch. 85, par. 4728
19    70 ILCS 220/3-29          from Ch. 85, par. 4729
20    70 ILCS 325/4-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-1
21    70 ILCS 325/4-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-2
22    70 ILCS 325/4-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-3
23    70 ILCS 325/4-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-4
24    70 ILCS 325/4-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-5
25    70 ILCS 325/4-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-6
26    70 ILCS 325/4-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-7
27    70 ILCS 325/4-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-8
28    70 ILCS 325/4-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7004-9
29    70 ILCS 325/4-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-10
30    70 ILCS 325/4-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-11
31    70 ILCS 325/4-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-12
32    70 ILCS 325/4-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-13
33    70 ILCS 325/4-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-14
34    70 ILCS 325/4-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-15
                            -1323-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/4-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-16
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 6    70 ILCS 325/4-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-21
 7    70 ILCS 325/4-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-22
 8    70 ILCS 325/4-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-23
 9    70 ILCS 325/4-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-24
10    70 ILCS 325/4-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-25
11    70 ILCS 325/4-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-26
12    70 ILCS 325/4-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-27
13    70 ILCS 325/4-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-28
14    70 ILCS 325/4-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-29
15    70 ILCS 325/4-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7004-30
16    70 ILCS 310/5-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-1
17    70 ILCS 310/5-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-2
18    70 ILCS 310/5-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-3
19    70 ILCS 310/5-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-4
20    70 ILCS 310/5-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-5
21    70 ILCS 310/5-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-6
22    70 ILCS 310/5-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-7
23    70 ILCS 310/5-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-8
24    70 ILCS 310/5-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6905-9
25    70 ILCS 310/5-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-10
26    70 ILCS 310/5-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-11
27    70 ILCS 310/5-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-12
28    70 ILCS 310/5-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-13
29    70 ILCS 310/5-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-14
30    70 ILCS 310/5-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-15
31    70 ILCS 310/5-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-16
32    70 ILCS 310/5-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-17
33    70 ILCS 310/5-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-18
34    70 ILCS 310/5-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-19
                            -1324-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 310/5-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-20
 2    70 ILCS 310/5-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-21
 3    70 ILCS 310/5-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-22
 4    70 ILCS 310/5-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-23
 5    70 ILCS 310/5-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-24
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 8    70 ILCS 310/5-27          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-27
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10    70 ILCS 310/5-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-29
11    70 ILCS 310/5-30          from Ch. 85, par. 6905-30
12    70 ILCS 245/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-1
13    70 ILCS 245/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-2
14    70 ILCS 245/2-3           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-3
15    70 ILCS 245/2-4           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-4
16    70 ILCS 245/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-5
17    70 ILCS 245/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-6
18    70 ILCS 245/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-7
19    70 ILCS 245/2-8           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-8
20    70 ILCS 245/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 6702-9
21    70 ILCS 245/2-10          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-10
22    70 ILCS 245/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-11
23    70 ILCS 245/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-12
24    70 ILCS 245/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-13
25    70 ILCS 245/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-14
26    70 ILCS 245/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-15
27    70 ILCS 245/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-16
28    70 ILCS 245/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-17
29    70 ILCS 245/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-18
30    70 ILCS 245/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-19
31    70 ILCS 245/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-20
32    70 ILCS 245/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-21
33    70 ILCS 245/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-22
34    70 ILCS 245/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-23
                            -1325-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 245/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-24
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 6    70 ILCS 245/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 6702-29
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10    70 ILCS 205/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1363
11    70 ILCS 205/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1364
12    70 ILCS 205/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1365
13    70 ILCS 205/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1366
14    70 ILCS 205/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1366.1
15    70 ILCS 205/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1367
16    70 ILCS 205/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1368
17    70 ILCS 205/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1369
18    70 ILCS 205/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1370
19    70 ILCS 205/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1371
20    70 ILCS 205/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1372
21    70 ILCS 205/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1373
22    70 ILCS 205/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1374
23    70 ILCS 205/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1375
24    70 ILCS 205/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1376
25    70 ILCS 205/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1377
26    70 ILCS 205/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1378
27    70 ILCS 205/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1379
28    70 ILCS 205/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1380
29    70 ILCS 205/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1381
30    70 ILCS 205/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1382
31    70 ILCS 205/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1383
32    70 ILCS 205/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1384
33    70 ILCS 205/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1385
34    70 ILCS 205/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1386
                            -1326-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 205/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1387
 2    70 ILCS 205/27a           from Ch. 85, par. 1387a
 3    70 ILCS 205/27b           from Ch. 85, par. 1387b
 4    70 ILCS 205/27c           from Ch. 85, par. 1387c
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10    70 ILCS 220/7-5           from Ch. 85, par. 5105
11    70 ILCS 220/7-6           from Ch. 85, par. 5106
12    70 ILCS 220/7-7           from Ch. 85, par. 5107
13    70 ILCS 220/7-8           from Ch. 85, par. 5108
14    70 ILCS 220/7-9           from Ch. 85, par. 5109
15    70 ILCS 220/7-10          from Ch. 85, par. 5110
16    70 ILCS 220/7-11          from Ch. 85, par. 5111
17    70 ILCS 220/7-12          from Ch. 85, par. 5112
18    70 ILCS 220/7-13          from Ch. 85, par. 5113
19    70 ILCS 220/7-14          from Ch. 85, par. 5114
20    70 ILCS 220/7-15          from Ch. 85, par. 5115
21    70 ILCS 220/7-16          from Ch. 85, par. 5116
22    70 ILCS 220/7-17          from Ch. 85, par. 5117
23    70 ILCS 220/7-18          from Ch. 85, par. 5118
24    70 ILCS 220/7-19          from Ch. 85, par. 5119
25    70 ILCS 220/7-20          from Ch. 85, par. 5120
26    70 ILCS 220/7-21          from Ch. 85, par. 5121
27    70 ILCS 220/7-22          from Ch. 85, par. 5122
28    70 ILCS 220/7-23          from Ch. 85, par. 5123
29    70 ILCS 220/7-24          from Ch. 85, par. 5124
30    70 ILCS 220/7-25          from Ch. 85, par. 5125
31    70 ILCS 220/7-26          from Ch. 85, par. 5126
32    70 ILCS 220/7-27          from Ch. 85, par. 5127
33    70 ILCS 220/7-28          from Ch. 85, par. 5128
34    70 ILCS 220/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 4601
                            -1327-             LRB9000879DJcd
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10    70 ILCS 220/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 4611
11    70 ILCS 220/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 4612
12    70 ILCS 220/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 4613
13    70 ILCS 220/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 4614
14    70 ILCS 220/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 4615
15    70 ILCS 220/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 4616
16    70 ILCS 220/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 4617
17    70 ILCS 220/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 4618
18    70 ILCS 220/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 4619
19    70 ILCS 220/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 4620
20    70 ILCS 220/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 4621
21    70 ILCS 220/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 4622
22    70 ILCS 220/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 4623
23    70 ILCS 220/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 4624
24    70 ILCS 220/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 4625
25    70 ILCS 220/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 4626
26    70 ILCS 220/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 4627
27    70 ILCS 220/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 4628
28    70 ILCS 220/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 4629
29    70 ILCS 220/10-1          from Ch. 85, par. 5401
30    70 ILCS 220/10-2          from Ch. 85, par. 5402
31    70 ILCS 220/10-3          from Ch. 85, par. 5403
32    70 ILCS 220/10-4          from Ch. 85, par. 5404
33    70 ILCS 220/10-5          from Ch. 85, par. 5405
34    70 ILCS 220/10-6          from Ch. 85, par. 5406
                            -1328-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/10-7          from Ch. 85, par. 5407
 2    70 ILCS 220/10-8          from Ch. 85, par. 5408
 3    70 ILCS 220/10-9          from Ch. 85, par. 5409
 4    70 ILCS 220/10-10         from Ch. 85, par. 5410
 5    70 ILCS 220/10-11         from Ch. 85, par. 5411
 6    70 ILCS 220/10-12         from Ch. 85, par. 5412
 7    70 ILCS 220/10-13         from Ch. 85, par. 5413
 8    70 ILCS 220/10-14         from Ch. 85, par. 5414
 9    70 ILCS 220/10-15         from Ch. 85, par. 5415
10    70 ILCS 220/10-16         from Ch. 85, par. 5416
11    70 ILCS 220/10-17         from Ch. 85, par. 5417
12    70 ILCS 220/10-18         from Ch. 85, par. 5418
13    70 ILCS 220/10-19         from Ch. 85, par. 5419
14    70 ILCS 220/10-20         from Ch. 85, par. 5420
15    70 ILCS 220/10-21         from Ch. 85, par. 5421
16    70 ILCS 220/10-22         from Ch. 85, par. 5422
17    70 ILCS 220/10-23         from Ch. 85, par. 5423
18    70 ILCS 220/10-24         from Ch. 85, par. 5424
19    70 ILCS 220/10-25         from Ch. 85, par. 5425
20    70 ILCS 220/10-26         from Ch. 85, par. 5426
21    70 ILCS 220/10-27         from Ch. 85, par. 5427
22    70 ILCS 220/10-28         from Ch. 85, par. 5428
23    70 ILCS 220/10-29         from Ch. 85, par. 5429
24    70 ILCS 220/10-30         from Ch. 85, par. 5430
25    70 ILCS 270/4-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3701
26    70 ILCS 270/4-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3702
27    70 ILCS 270/4-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3703
28    70 ILCS 270/4-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3704
29    70 ILCS 270/4-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3705
30    70 ILCS 270/4-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3706
31    70 ILCS 270/4-6.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3706.1
32    70 ILCS 270/4-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3707
33    70 ILCS 270/4-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3708
34    70 ILCS 270/4-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3709
                            -1329-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/4-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3710
 2    70 ILCS 270/4-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3711
 3    70 ILCS 270/4-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3712
 4    70 ILCS 270/4-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3713
 5    70 ILCS 270/4-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3714
 6    70 ILCS 270/4-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3715
 7    70 ILCS 270/4-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3716
 8    70 ILCS 270/4-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3717
 9    70 ILCS 270/4-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3718
10    70 ILCS 270/4-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3719
11    70 ILCS 270/4-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3720
12    70 ILCS 270/4-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3721
13    70 ILCS 270/4-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3722
14    70 ILCS 270/4-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3723
15    70 ILCS 270/4-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3724
16    70 ILCS 270/4-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3725
17    70 ILCS 270/4-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3726
18    70 ILCS 270/4-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3727
19    70 ILCS 270/4-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3728
20    70 ILCS 270/4-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3729
21    70 ILCS 270/4-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3730
22    70 ILCS 325/5-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-1
23    70 ILCS 325/5-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-2
24    70 ILCS 325/5-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-3
25    70 ILCS 325/5-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-4
26    70 ILCS 325/5-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-5
27    70 ILCS 325/5-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-6
28    70 ILCS 325/5-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-7
29    70 ILCS 325/5-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-8
30    70 ILCS 325/5-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7005-9
31    70 ILCS 325/5-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-10
32    70 ILCS 325/5-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-11
33    70 ILCS 325/5-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-12
34    70 ILCS 325/5-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-13
                            -1330-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/5-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-14
 2    70 ILCS 325/5-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-15
 3    70 ILCS 325/5-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-16
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 6    70 ILCS 325/5-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-19
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 8    70 ILCS 325/5-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-21
 9    70 ILCS 325/5-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-22
10    70 ILCS 325/5-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-23
11    70 ILCS 325/5-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-24
12    70 ILCS 325/5-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-25
13    70 ILCS 325/5-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-26
14    70 ILCS 325/5-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-27
15    70 ILCS 325/5-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-28
16    70 ILCS 325/5-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-29
17    70 ILCS 325/5-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7005-30
18    70 ILCS 320/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3201
19    70 ILCS 320/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3202
20    70 ILCS 320/2-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3203
21    70 ILCS 320/2-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3204
22    70 ILCS 320/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3205
23    70 ILCS 320/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3206
24    70 ILCS 320/2-6.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3206.1
25    70 ILCS 320/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3207
26    70 ILCS 320/2-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3208
27    70 ILCS 320/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3209
28    70 ILCS 320/2-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3210
29    70 ILCS 320/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3211
30    70 ILCS 320/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3212
31    70 ILCS 320/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3213
32    70 ILCS 320/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3214
33    70 ILCS 320/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3215
34    70 ILCS 320/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3216
                            -1331-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 320/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3217
 2    70 ILCS 320/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3218
 3    70 ILCS 320/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3219
 4    70 ILCS 320/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3220
 5    70 ILCS 320/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3221
 6    70 ILCS 320/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3222
 7    70 ILCS 320/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3223
 8    70 ILCS 320/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3224
 9    70 ILCS 320/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3225
10    70 ILCS 320/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3226
11    70 ILCS 320/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3227
12    70 ILCS 320/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3228
13    70 ILCS 320/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3229
14    70 ILCS 320/2-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3230
15    70 ILCS 315/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1441
16    70 ILCS 315/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1442
17    70 ILCS 315/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1443
18    70 ILCS 315/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1444
19    70 ILCS 315/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1445
20    70 ILCS 315/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1446
21    70 ILCS 315/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1447
22    70 ILCS 315/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1448
23    70 ILCS 315/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1449
24    70 ILCS 315/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1450
25    70 ILCS 315/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1451
26    70 ILCS 315/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1452
27    70 ILCS 315/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1453
28    70 ILCS 315/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1454
29    70 ILCS 315/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1455
30    70 ILCS 315/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1456
31    70 ILCS 315/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1457
32    70 ILCS 315/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1458
33    70 ILCS 315/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1459
34    70 ILCS 315/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1460
                            -1332-             LRB9000879DJcd
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 4    70 ILCS 315/22.2          from Ch. 85, par. 1462.2
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10    70 ILCS 325/8-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7008-5
11    70 ILCS 325/8-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7008-6
12    70 ILCS 325/8-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7008-7
13    70 ILCS 325/8-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7008-8
14    70 ILCS 325/8-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7008-9
15    70 ILCS 325/8-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-10
16    70 ILCS 325/8-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-11
17    70 ILCS 325/8-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-12
18    70 ILCS 325/8-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-13
19    70 ILCS 325/8-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-14
20    70 ILCS 325/8-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-15
21    70 ILCS 325/8-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-16
22    70 ILCS 325/8-17          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-17
23    70 ILCS 325/8-18          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-18
24    70 ILCS 325/8-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-19
25    70 ILCS 325/8-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-20
26    70 ILCS 325/8-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-21
27    70 ILCS 325/8-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-22
28    70 ILCS 325/8-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-23
29    70 ILCS 325/8-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-24
30    70 ILCS 325/8-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-25
31    70 ILCS 325/8-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-26
32    70 ILCS 325/8-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-27
33    70 ILCS 325/8-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-28
34    70 ILCS 325/8-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-29
                            -1333-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/8-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7008-30
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 6    70 ILCS 320/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3105
 7    70 ILCS 320/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3106
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10    70 ILCS 320/1-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3108
11    70 ILCS 320/1-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3109
12    70 ILCS 320/1-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3110
13    70 ILCS 320/1-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3111
14    70 ILCS 320/1-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3112
15    70 ILCS 320/1-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3113
16    70 ILCS 320/1-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3114
17    70 ILCS 320/1-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3115
18    70 ILCS 320/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3116
19    70 ILCS 320/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3117
20    70 ILCS 320/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3118
21    70 ILCS 320/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3119
22    70 ILCS 320/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3120
23    70 ILCS 320/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3121
24    70 ILCS 320/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3122
25    70 ILCS 320/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3123
26    70 ILCS 320/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3124
27    70 ILCS 320/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3125
28    70 ILCS 320/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3126
29    70 ILCS 320/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3127
30    70 ILCS 320/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3128
31    70 ILCS 320/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3129
32    70 ILCS 320/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3130
33    70 ILCS 280/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 2801
34    70 ILCS 280/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 2802
                            -1334-             LRB9000879DJcd
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 3    70 ILCS 280/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 2805
 4    70 ILCS 280/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 2806
 5    70 ILCS 280/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 2807
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 8    70 ILCS 280/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 2809
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10    70 ILCS 280/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 2811
11    70 ILCS 280/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 2812
12    70 ILCS 280/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 2813
13    70 ILCS 280/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 2814
14    70 ILCS 280/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 2815
15    70 ILCS 280/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 2816
16    70 ILCS 280/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 2817
17    70 ILCS 280/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 2818
18    70 ILCS 280/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 2819
19    70 ILCS 280/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 2820
20    70 ILCS 280/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 2821
21    70 ILCS 280/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 2822
22    70 ILCS 280/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 2823
23    70 ILCS 280/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 2824
24    70 ILCS 280/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 2825
25    70 ILCS 280/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 2826
26    70 ILCS 280/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 2827
27    70 ILCS 280/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 2828
28    70 ILCS 280/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 2829
29    70 ILCS 325/1-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-1
30    70 ILCS 325/1-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-2
31    70 ILCS 325/1-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-3
32    70 ILCS 325/1-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-4
33    70 ILCS 325/1-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-5
34    70 ILCS 325/1-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7001-6
                            -1335-             LRB9000879DJcd
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10    70 ILCS 325/1-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-16
11    70 ILCS 325/1-17          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-17
12    70 ILCS 325/1-18          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-18
13    70 ILCS 325/1-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-19
14    70 ILCS 325/1-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-20
15    70 ILCS 325/1-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-21
16    70 ILCS 325/1-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-22
17    70 ILCS 325/1-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-23
18    70 ILCS 325/1-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-24
19    70 ILCS 325/1-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-25
20    70 ILCS 325/1-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-26
21    70 ILCS 325/1-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-27
22    70 ILCS 325/1-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-28
23    70 ILCS 325/1-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-29
24    70 ILCS 325/1-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7001-30
25    70 ILCS 330/1             from Ch. 85, par. 3301
26    70 ILCS 330/2             from Ch. 85, par. 3302
27    70 ILCS 330/3             from Ch. 85, par. 3303
28    70 ILCS 330/4             from Ch. 85, par. 3304
29    70 ILCS 330/5             from Ch. 85, par. 3305
30    70 ILCS 330/6             from Ch. 85, par. 3306
31    70 ILCS 330/7             from Ch. 85, par. 3307
32    70 ILCS 330/7.1           from Ch. 85, par. 3307.1
33    70 ILCS 330/8             from Ch. 85, par. 3308
34    70 ILCS 330/9             from Ch. 85, par. 3309
                            -1336-             LRB9000879DJcd
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10    70 ILCS 330/19            from Ch. 85, par. 3319
11    70 ILCS 330/20            from Ch. 85, par. 3320
12    70 ILCS 330/21            from Ch. 85, par. 3321
13    70 ILCS 330/22            from Ch. 85, par. 3322
14    70 ILCS 330/23            from Ch. 85, par. 3323
15    70 ILCS 330/24            from Ch. 85, par. 3324
16    70 ILCS 330/25            from Ch. 85, par. 3325
17    70 ILCS 330/26            from Ch. 85, par. 3326
18    70 ILCS 330/27            from Ch. 85, par. 3327
19    70 ILCS 325/3-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-1
20    70 ILCS 325/3-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-2
21    70 ILCS 325/3-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-3
22    70 ILCS 325/3-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-4
23    70 ILCS 325/3-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-5
24    70 ILCS 325/3-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-6
25    70 ILCS 325/3-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-7
26    70 ILCS 325/3-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-8
27    70 ILCS 325/3-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7003-9
28    70 ILCS 325/3-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-10
29    70 ILCS 325/3-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-11
30    70 ILCS 325/3-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-12
31    70 ILCS 325/3-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-13
32    70 ILCS 325/3-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-14
33    70 ILCS 325/3-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-15
34    70 ILCS 325/3-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-16
                            -1337-             LRB9000879DJcd
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10    70 ILCS 325/3-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-26
11    70 ILCS 325/3-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-27
12    70 ILCS 325/3-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-28
13    70 ILCS 325/3-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-29
14    70 ILCS 325/3-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7003-30
15    70 ILCS 340/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1331
16    70 ILCS 340/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1332
17    70 ILCS 340/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1333
18    70 ILCS 340/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1334
19    70 ILCS 340/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1335
20    70 ILCS 340/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1336
21    70 ILCS 340/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1336.1
22    70 ILCS 340/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1337
23    70 ILCS 340/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1338
24    70 ILCS 340/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1339
25    70 ILCS 340/9.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1339.1
26    70 ILCS 340/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1340
27    70 ILCS 340/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1341
28    70 ILCS 340/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1342
29    70 ILCS 340/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1343
30    70 ILCS 340/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1344
31    70 ILCS 340/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1345
32    70 ILCS 340/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1346
33    70 ILCS 340/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1347
34    70 ILCS 340/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1348
                            -1338-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 340/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1349
 2    70 ILCS 340/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1350
 3    70 ILCS 340/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1351
 4    70 ILCS 340/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1352
 5    70 ILCS 340/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1353
 6    70 ILCS 340/23a           from Ch. 85, par. 1353a
 7    70 ILCS 340/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1354
 8    70 ILCS 340/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1355
 9    70 ILCS 340/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1356
10    70 ILCS 340/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1357
11    70 ILCS 340/27.1          from Ch. 85, par. 1357.1
12    70 ILCS 340/27.2          from Ch. 85, par. 1357.2
13    70 ILCS 340/27.3          from Ch. 85, par. 1357.3
14    70 ILCS 340/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1358
15    70 ILCS 335/1             from Ch. 85, par. 7101
16    70 ILCS 335/2             from Ch. 85, par. 7102
17    70 ILCS 335/3             from Ch. 85, par. 7103
18    70 ILCS 335/4             from Ch. 85, par. 7104
19    70 ILCS 335/5             from Ch. 85, par. 7105
20    70 ILCS 335/6             from Ch. 85, par. 7106
21    70 ILCS 335/7             from Ch. 85, par. 7107
22    70 ILCS 335/8             from Ch. 85, par. 7108
23    70 ILCS 335/9             from Ch. 85, par. 7109
24    70 ILCS 335/10            from Ch. 85, par. 7110
25    70 ILCS 335/11            from Ch. 85, par. 7111
26    70 ILCS 335/12            from Ch. 85, par. 7112
27    70 ILCS 335/13            from Ch. 85, par. 7113
28    70 ILCS 335/14            from Ch. 85, par. 7114
29    70 ILCS 335/15            from Ch. 85, par. 7115
30    70 ILCS 335/16            from Ch. 85, par. 7116
31    70 ILCS 335/17            from Ch. 85, par. 7117
32    70 ILCS 335/18            from Ch. 85, par. 7118
33    70 ILCS 335/19            from Ch. 85, par. 7119
34    70 ILCS 335/20            from Ch. 85, par. 7120
                            -1339-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 335/21            from Ch. 85, par. 7121
 2    70 ILCS 335/22            from Ch. 85, par. 7122
 3    70 ILCS 335/23            from Ch. 85, par. 7123
 4    70 ILCS 335/24            from Ch. 85, par. 7124
 5    70 ILCS 335/25            from Ch. 85, par. 7125
 6    70 ILCS 335/26            from Ch. 85, par. 7126
 7    70 ILCS 335/27            from Ch. 85, par. 7127
 8    70 ILCS 335/28            from Ch. 85, par. 7128
 9    70 ILCS 335/29            from Ch. 85, par. 7129
10    70 ILCS 335/30            from Ch. 85, par. 7130
11    70 ILCS 220/8-1           from Ch. 85, par. 5201
12    70 ILCS 220/8-2           from Ch. 85, par. 5202
13    70 ILCS 220/8-3           from Ch. 85, par. 5203
14    70 ILCS 220/8-4           from Ch. 85, par. 5204
15    70 ILCS 220/8-5           from Ch. 85, par. 5205
16    70 ILCS 220/8-6           from Ch. 85, par. 5206
17    70 ILCS 220/8-7           from Ch. 85, par. 5207
18    70 ILCS 220/8-8           from Ch. 85, par. 5208
19    70 ILCS 220/8-9           from Ch. 85, par. 5209
20    70 ILCS 220/8-10          from Ch. 85, par. 5210
21    70 ILCS 220/8-11          from Ch. 85, par. 5211
22    70 ILCS 220/8-12          from Ch. 85, par. 5212
23    70 ILCS 220/8-13          from Ch. 85, par. 5213
24    70 ILCS 220/8-14          from Ch. 85, par. 5214
25    70 ILCS 220/8-15          from Ch. 85, par. 5215
26    70 ILCS 220/8-16          from Ch. 85, par. 5216
27    70 ILCS 220/8-17          from Ch. 85, par. 5217
28    70 ILCS 220/8-18          from Ch. 85, par. 5218
29    70 ILCS 220/8-19          from Ch. 85, par. 5219
30    70 ILCS 220/8-20          from Ch. 85, par. 5220
31    70 ILCS 220/8-21          from Ch. 85, par. 5221
32    70 ILCS 220/8-22          from Ch. 85, par. 5222
33    70 ILCS 220/8-23          from Ch. 85, par. 5223
34    70 ILCS 220/8-24          from Ch. 85, par. 5224
                            -1340-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 220/8-25          from Ch. 85, par. 5225
 2    70 ILCS 220/8-26          from Ch. 85, par. 5226
 3    70 ILCS 220/8-27          from Ch. 85, par. 5227
 4    70 ILCS 220/8-28          from Ch. 85, par. 5228
 5    70 ILCS 345/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1251
 6    70 ILCS 345/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1252
 7    70 ILCS 345/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1253
 8    70 ILCS 345/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1254
 9    70 ILCS 345/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1255
10    70 ILCS 345/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1256
11    70 ILCS 345/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1256.1
12    70 ILCS 345/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1257
13    70 ILCS 345/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1258
14    70 ILCS 345/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1259
15    70 ILCS 345/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1260
16    70 ILCS 345/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1261
17    70 ILCS 345/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1262
18    70 ILCS 345/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1263
19    70 ILCS 345/13(a)         from Ch. 85, par. 1263a
20    70 ILCS 345/13(b)         from Ch. 85, par. 1263b
21    70 ILCS 345/13(c)         from Ch. 85, par. 1263c
22    70 ILCS 345/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1264
23    70 ILCS 345/15(a)         from Ch. 85, par. 1265a
24    70 ILCS 345/15(b)         from Ch. 85, par. 1265b
25    70 ILCS 345/15(c)         from Ch. 85, par. 1265c
26    70 ILCS 345/15(d)         from Ch. 85, par. 1265d
27    70 ILCS 345/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1266
28    70 ILCS 345/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1267
29    70 ILCS 345/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1268
30    70 ILCS 345/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1269
31    70 ILCS 345/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1270
32    70 ILCS 345/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1271
33    70 ILCS 345/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1272
34    70 ILCS 345/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1273
                            -1341-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 345/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1274
 2    70 ILCS 345/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1275
 3    70 ILCS 345/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1276
 4    70 ILCS 345/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1277
 5    70 ILCS 345/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1278
 6    70 ILCS 345/29            from Ch. 85, par. 1279
 7    70 ILCS 345/30            from Ch. 85, par. 1280
 8    70 ILCS 345/31            from Ch. 85, par. 1281
 9    70 ILCS 345/32            from Ch. 85, par. 1282
10    70 ILCS 345/33            from Ch. 85, par. 1283
11    70 ILCS 270/2-1           from Ch. 85, par. 3501
12    70 ILCS 270/2-2           from Ch. 85, par. 3502
13    70 ILCS 270/2-3           from Ch. 85, par. 3503
14    70 ILCS 270/2-4           from Ch. 85, par. 3504
15    70 ILCS 270/2-5           from Ch. 85, par. 3505
16    70 ILCS 270/2-6           from Ch. 85, par. 3506
17    70 ILCS 270/2-7           from Ch. 85, par. 3507
18    70 ILCS 270/2-7.1         from Ch. 85, par. 3507.1
19    70 ILCS 270/2-8           from Ch. 85, par. 3508
20    70 ILCS 270/2-9           from Ch. 85, par. 3509
21    70 ILCS 270/2-10          from Ch. 85, par. 3510
22    70 ILCS 270/2-11          from Ch. 85, par. 3511
23    70 ILCS 270/2-12          from Ch. 85, par. 3512
24    70 ILCS 270/2-13          from Ch. 85, par. 3513
25    70 ILCS 270/2-14          from Ch. 85, par. 3514
26    70 ILCS 270/2-15          from Ch. 85, par. 3515
27    70 ILCS 270/2-16          from Ch. 85, par. 3516
28    70 ILCS 270/2-17          from Ch. 85, par. 3517
29    70 ILCS 270/2-18          from Ch. 85, par. 3518
30    70 ILCS 270/2-19          from Ch. 85, par. 3519
31    70 ILCS 270/2-20          from Ch. 85, par. 3520
32    70 ILCS 270/2-21          from Ch. 85, par. 3521
33    70 ILCS 270/2-22          from Ch. 85, par. 3522
34    70 ILCS 270/2-23          from Ch. 85, par. 3523
                            -1342-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 270/2-24          from Ch. 85, par. 3524
 2    70 ILCS 270/2-25          from Ch. 85, par. 3525
 3    70 ILCS 270/2-26          from Ch. 85, par. 3526
 4    70 ILCS 270/2-27          from Ch. 85, par. 3527
 5    70 ILCS 270/2-28          from Ch. 85, par. 3528
 6    70 ILCS 270/2-29          from Ch. 85, par. 3529
 7    70 ILCS 270/2-30          from Ch. 85, par. 3530
 8    70 ILCS 270/2-31          from Ch. 85, par. 3531
 9    70 ILCS 265/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1551
10    70 ILCS 265/1.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1551.1
11    70 ILCS 265/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1552
12    70 ILCS 265/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1553
13    70 ILCS 265/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1554
14    70 ILCS 265/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1555
15    70 ILCS 265/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1556
16    70 ILCS 265/6.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1556.1
17    70 ILCS 265/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1557
18    70 ILCS 265/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1558
19    70 ILCS 265/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1559
20    70 ILCS 265/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1560
21    70 ILCS 265/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1561
22    70 ILCS 265/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1562
23    70 ILCS 265/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1563
24    70 ILCS 265/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1564
25    70 ILCS 265/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1565
26    70 ILCS 265/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1566
27    70 ILCS 265/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1567
28    70 ILCS 265/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1568
29    70 ILCS 265/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1569
30    70 ILCS 265/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1570
31    70 ILCS 265/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1571
32    70 ILCS 265/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1572
33    70 ILCS 265/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1573
34    70 ILCS 265/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1574
                            -1343-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 265/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1575
 2    70 ILCS 265/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1576
 3    70 ILCS 265/26a           from Ch. 85, par. 1576a
 4    70 ILCS 265/26b           from Ch. 85, par. 1576b
 5    70 ILCS 265/26c           from Ch. 85, par. 1576c
 6    70 ILCS 265/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1577
 7    70 ILCS 265/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1578
 8    70 ILCS 325/7-1           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-1
 9    70 ILCS 325/7-2           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-2
10    70 ILCS 325/7-3           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-3
11    70 ILCS 325/7-4           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-4
12    70 ILCS 325/7-5           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-5
13    70 ILCS 325/7-6           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-6
14    70 ILCS 325/7-7           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-7
15    70 ILCS 325/7-8           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-8
16    70 ILCS 325/7-9           from Ch. 85, par. 7007-9
17    70 ILCS 325/7-10          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-10
18    70 ILCS 325/7-11          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-11
19    70 ILCS 325/7-12          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-12
20    70 ILCS 325/7-13          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-13
21    70 ILCS 325/7-14          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-14
22    70 ILCS 325/7-15          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-15
23    70 ILCS 325/7-16          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-16
24    70 ILCS 325/7-17          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-17
25    70 ILCS 325/7-18          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-18
26    70 ILCS 325/7-19          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-19
27    70 ILCS 325/7-20          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-20
28    70 ILCS 325/7-21          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-21
29    70 ILCS 325/7-22          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-22
30    70 ILCS 325/7-23          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-23
31    70 ILCS 325/7-24          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-24
32    70 ILCS 325/7-25          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-25
33    70 ILCS 325/7-26          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-26
34    70 ILCS 325/7-27          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-27
                            -1344-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 325/7-28          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-28
 2    70 ILCS 325/7-29          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-29
 3    70 ILCS 325/7-30          from Ch. 85, par. 7007-30
 4    70 ILCS 350/1             from Ch. 85, par. 6101
 5    70 ILCS 350/2             from Ch. 85, par. 6102
 6    70 ILCS 350/3             from Ch. 85, par. 6103
 7    70 ILCS 350/4             from Ch. 85, par. 6104
 8    70 ILCS 350/5             from Ch. 85, par. 6105
 9    70 ILCS 350/6             from Ch. 85, par. 6106
10    70 ILCS 350/7             from Ch. 85, par. 6107
11    70 ILCS 350/8             from Ch. 85, par. 6108
12    70 ILCS 350/9             from Ch. 85, par. 6109
13    70 ILCS 350/10            from Ch. 85, par. 6110
14    70 ILCS 350/11            from Ch. 85, par. 6111
15    70 ILCS 350/12            from Ch. 85, par. 6112
16    70 ILCS 350/13            from Ch. 85, par. 6113
17    70 ILCS 350/14            from Ch. 85, par. 6114
18    70 ILCS 350/15            from Ch. 85, par. 6115
19    70 ILCS 350/16            from Ch. 85, par. 6116
20    70 ILCS 350/17            from Ch. 85, par. 6117
21    70 ILCS 350/18            from Ch. 85, par. 6118
22    70 ILCS 350/19            from Ch. 85, par. 6119
23    70 ILCS 350/20            from Ch. 85, par. 6120
24    70 ILCS 350/21            from Ch. 85, par. 6121
25    70 ILCS 350/22            from Ch. 85, par. 6122
26    70 ILCS 350/23            from Ch. 85, par. 6123
27    70 ILCS 350/24            from Ch. 85, par. 6124
28    70 ILCS 350/25            from Ch. 85, par. 6125
29    70 ILCS 350/26            from Ch. 85, par. 6126
30    70 ILCS 350/27            from Ch. 85, par. 6127
31    70 ILCS 350/28            from Ch. 85, par. 6128
32    70 ILCS 350/29            from Ch. 85, par. 6129
33    70 ILCS 350/30            from Ch. 85, par. 6130
34    70 ILCS 290/1             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-1
                            -1345-             LRB9000879DJcd
 1    70 ILCS 290/2             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-2
 2    70 ILCS 290/3             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-3
 3    70 ILCS 290/4             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-4
 4    70 ILCS 290/5             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-5
 5    70 ILCS 290/6             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-6
 6    70 ILCS 290/7             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7
 7    70 ILCS 290/7.1           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-7.1
 8    70 ILCS 290/8             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-8
 9    70 ILCS 290/9             from Ch. 85, par. 1580-9
10    70 ILCS 290/10            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-10
11    70 ILCS 290/11            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-11
12    70 ILCS 290/12            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-12
13    70 ILCS 290/13            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-13
14    70 ILCS 290/14            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-14
15    70 ILCS 290/15            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-15
16    70 ILCS 290/16            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-16
17    70 ILCS 290/17            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-17
18    70 ILCS 290/18            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-18
19    70 ILCS 290/19            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-19
20    70 ILCS 290/20            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-20
21    70 ILCS 290/21            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-21
22    70 ILCS 290/22            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-22
23    70 ILCS 290/23            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-23
24    70 ILCS 290/24            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-24
25    70 ILCS 290/25            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-25
26    70 ILCS 290/26            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-26
27    70 ILCS 290/27            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27
28    70 ILCS 290/27a           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27a
29    70 ILCS 290/27b           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27b
30    70 ILCS 290/27c           from Ch. 85, par. 1580-27c
31    70 ILCS 290/28            from Ch. 85, par. 1580-28

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