House Sponsors: CAPPARELLI-SAVIANO-DART-BROSNAHAN. Short description: CHGO PARK DIST-POWERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Chicago Park District Act. Provides that the Chicago Park District may improve, maintain, and equip lands or estates "when authorized by the Commissioners"; deletes a current limitation to "a park or playground". Deletes provisions concerning the acquisition of permanent buildings or structures and the improvement or remodeling of property on which the term of a permit or lease is not less than 10 years. Provides that the Chicago Park District may grant licenses, easements, and rights of way to municipalities, corporations, or persons for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities on, under, or across property of the district for water, sewer, telephone, electricity, gas, or other public services. Provides that the Chicago Park District may enter into leases for a period not to exceed 5 years for any equipment and machinery that may be required for corporate purposes. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status