HB4208 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2007 and 2008
HB4208

Introduced , by Rep. Robert S. Molaro

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

60 ILCS 1/120-10

Amends the Township Code. Provides that a township may use eminent domain powers to acquire land for park purposes in a township in which a referendum was approved prior to August 18, 2005 authorizing the issuance of bonds for the purchase and improvement of a public park. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Township Code is amended by changing Section 120-10 as follows:

(60 ILCS 1/120-10)

Sec. 120-10. Method of acquiring land.

(a) A township desiring to procure lands for park purposes under this Article may purchase the lands from the owner or owners or, in the discretion of the township board, may acquire the lands by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by the laws of this State for taking or damaging private property for public purposes.

(b) A township may not utilize eminent domain powers with respect to lands located within the boundaries of a municipality that is served by a municipal recreation department, or a park district. This subsection (b) does not apply to any township in which a referendum was approved under Section 125-10 prior to August 18, 2005.

(Source: P.A. 94-622, eff. 8-18-05.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.