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70 ILCS 1205/8-12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-12)Sec. 8-12.         In addition to other powers and authority now possessed by it,  every park district shall have the power:(1) To lease from any public building commission created pursuant to the  provisions of the Public Building Commission Act, approved July 5, 1955,  and as amended from time to time, any real or personal property for the  purpose of securing office or other space for its administrative corporate  functions for a period of time not exceeding twenty years;(2) To pay for the use of this leased property in accordance with the  terms of the lease; and(3) To enter into such lease without making a previous appropriation for  the expense thereby incurred.    (Source: Laws 1957, p. 1166.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-13
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-13)Sec. 8-13.   In addition to the other powers and authority now possessed by  it, every park district may enter into a lease for a period of not to  exceed 8 years for such equipment and machinery as may be required for  corporate purposes when authorized by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of  the governing board of the park district.  (Source: P.A. 101-249, eff. 8-9-19.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-14)Sec. 8-14.         All Park Districts have the power to dedicate  areas as nature  preserves as provided in the "Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act",  as now or hereafter amended, and to cooperate with the Illinois Nature  Preserves Commission in matters relating to the purposes of that Act.    (Source: P.A. 82-445.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-16)Sec. 8-16.         In addition to the other powers and authority now possessed by  it, every park district shall have the power and authority to lease real  estate for a period not to exceed 99 years and to improve the same in such  manner as may be required for corporate purposes by the construction of  capital improvements thereon when so authorized by the affirmative vote of  two-thirds of the governing board of the park district.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 3558.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-17)Sec. 8-17.         The corporate authorities of each park district or municipality  may provide for joining the park district or municipality in membership in  the Illinois Association of Park Districts, a non-profit, non-political  association of Illinois park districts, city park commissions, and  playground and recreation commissions and may provide for the payment of  annual membership dues and fees. The member park districts, city park  commissions, and playground and recreation commissions acting by, through  and in the name of such instrumentality may provide and disseminate  information and research services, employ personnel, and do any and all  other acts for the purpose of improving local and park district government.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 3554.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-18
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-18)Sec. 8-18.     Every park district shall have the power and authority to develop,  operate, finance and participate in joint recreational programs with one or more   park districts, cities, city recreation commissions, forest preserve districts, conservation districts,   school districts, or other municipal or quasi-municipal governments, and to  enter into joint agreements pertaining thereto, including the joint use of  facilities and equipment and the securing of liability insurance in  connection with such use.  (Source: P.A. 99-271, eff. 8-5-15.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-19
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-19)Sec. 8-19.         Any park district may sell or deliver alcoholic liquors in  accordance with the provisions of "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors", approved  January 31, 1934, as such Act may be now or hereafter amended.  Such park  district shall provide dram shop liability in maximum insurance coverage  limits in accordance with "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors",  approved  January  31, 1934, as  such  Act  may  be  now  or hereafter amended.    (Source: P.A. 82-1057.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-20)Sec. 8-20.         Each park district shall indemnify and protect members of  the park board and employees of such district against civil rights damage  claims and suits, constitutional rights damage claims and suits, death and  bodily injury damage claims and suits, and property damage claims and suits,  including defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful  acts alleged to  have been committed within the scope of employment, or under the direction,  of the board.  Such indemnification and protection shall extend to persons  who are members of the park board or employees of the district at the time  of the incident  from which a claim arises.    (Source: P.A. 83-807.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-21
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

 (from Ch. 105, par. 8-21)Sec. 8-21.         Each park district may insure against any loss or liability  of the park district, members of the park board, and employees thereof,  by reason of civil rights damage claims and suits, constitutional rights  damage claims and suits, death and bodily injury damage claims and suits,  and property damage claims and suits, including defense thereof, when damages  are sought for negligent or wrongful acts allegedly committed within the  scope of employment, or under the direction, of the park board.  Such insurance  shall be carried with a company licensed to write such coverage in this State.Each park district may provide for or participate in the provision of  insurance protection and benefits for its employees and their dependents,  including but not limited to retirement annuities, and medical, surgical  and hospitalization benefits, in such types and amounts as shall be determined  by the board, for the purposes of aiding in securing and retaining the services  of competent employees.  Where employee participation in such provision is  involved, the board, with the consent of the employee, may withhold deductions  from the employee's salary necessary to defray the employee's share of such  insurance costs.  Such insurance or benefits may be contracted for only with an  insurance company authorized to do business in this State.  Such insurance  may include provision for employees and their dependents who rely on treatment  by prayer or spiritual means alone for healing, in accordance with the tenets  and practice of a recognized religious denomination.For the purposes of this Section, "dependent" means an employee's spouse  and any unmarried child (1) under the age of 19 years, including (a)  an adopted child and (b) a stepchild or recognized child who lives with  the employee in a regular parent-child relationship or (2) under the age  of 23 who is enrolled as a full-time student in any accredited school, college  or university.    (Source: P.A. 90-655, eff. 7-30-98.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-22.         Whenever a park district owns any personal property that in the  opinion of three-fifths of the members of the board then holding office is no  longer necessary, useful to, or for the best interests of the park district,  three-fifths of the park board then holding office, at any regular meeting or  at any special meeting called for that purpose, by ordinance, may authorize the  conveyance or sale of that personal property in any manner that they may  designate, with or without advertising the sale.    (Source: P.A. 88-426.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-23a
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-23a. Application for volunteers; disclosure of child sex offenses; penalty for failure to disclose.(a) For purposes of this Section:"Child sex offender" has the meaning provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Section 11-9.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012."Volunteer" means any individual who  without compensation or benefits reports to, and is under the direct supervision of, a park district's administrative staff and provides personal services to a park district recreational program that is offered to children.(b) Every park district shall require volunteers to complete an application prior to beginning any work as a volunteer.  The application shall include, but shall not be limited to, a question for the applicant to answer concerning whether they have been convicted of or found to be a child sex offender.  If a volunteer is under 18 years of age,  the volunteer's parent or legal guardian may complete the application on behalf of the volunteer. No park district shall knowingly engage a volunteer who has been convicted of or found to be a child sex offender and shall terminate the services of the volunteer upon discovery of such an offender.(c) If a current volunteer with a park district is convicted of or found to be a child sex offender, the volunteer shall immediately disclose the conviction or finding to the park district.  (Source: P.A. 100-472, eff. 9-8-17.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-24
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-24. Concussion and head injury educational materials.(a) In addition to the other powers and authority now possessed by it, any park district is authorized and encouraged to make available to residents and users of park district facilities, including youth athletic programs, electronically or in written form, educational materials that describe the nature and risk of concussion and head injuries, including the advisability of removal of youth athletes that exhibit signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion, such as a loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems, from a practice or game.  These educational materials may include materials produced or distributed by the Illinois High School Association, those produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or other comparable materials.  The intent of these materials is to assist in educating coaches, youth athletes, and parents and guardians of youth athletes about the nature and risks of head injuries.(b) Each park district is subject to and shall comply with the requirements of the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act if the park district is directly responsible for organizing and providing a sponsored youth sports activity as a youth sports league by registering the players and selecting the coaches, as those terms are defined in the Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 99-245, eff. 8-3-15.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-30.     Advisory referenda.     By a vote of the majority of the members of  the park district board, the board may authorize an advisory question of public  policy to be placed on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election in  the district. The board shall certify the question to the proper election  authority, which must submit the question at an election in accordance with the  Election Code.    (Source: P.A. 93-574, eff. 8-21-03.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-51
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-51. Authorization for design-build; advertisement.(a)  A park district shall have the power to enter into design-build contracts. In addition to the requirements set forth in its ordinances, the park district shall advertise a design-build solicitation at least once in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the park district is located. The date that Phase I submissions by design-build entities are due must be at least 14 calendar days after the date the newspaper advertisement for design-build proposals is first published. The advertisement shall identify the design-build project, the due date, the place and time for Phase I submissions, and the place where proposers may obtain a complete copy of the request for design-build proposals, including the criteria for evaluation and the scope and performance criteria. The park district is not precluded from using other media or from placing advertisements in addition to the one required under this subsection.(b) A park district may reject any and all bids and proposals received and may readvertise for bids or issue a new request for design-build proposals.   (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-52
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-52. Solicitation of design-build proposals.(a) When a park district elects to use the design-build delivery method, it must issue a notice of intent to receive proposals for the project at least 14 days before issuing the request for proposal. The park district shall publish notice of the request for the design-build proposal in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the park district is located. The park district shall, if possible, post plans and specifications in a related construction industry service publication. A brief description of the proposed procurement must be included in the notice. The park district must provide a copy of the request for proposal to any party requesting a copy.(b) The request for proposal shall be prepared for each project and must contain, without limitation, the following information:(1) A preliminary schedule for the completion of the         contract.(2) The proposed budget for the project, the source         of funds, and the funds available at the time the request for proposal is submitted.(3) Prequalification criteria for design-build         entities wishing to submit proposals. The park district shall include, at a minimum, its normal prequalification, licensing, registration, and other requirements, but nothing contained in this Section precludes the use of additional prequalification criteria by the park district.(4) Material requirements of the contract, including,         but not limited to, the proposed terms and conditions, required performance and payment bonds, insurance, and the entity's plan to comply with the utilization goals established by the corporate authorities of the park district for minority and women business enterprises and to comply with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.(5) The performance criteria.(6) The evaluation criteria for each phase of the         solicitation.(7) The number of entities to be considered     for     the technical and cost evaluation phase.(c) The park district may include any other relevant information that it chooses to supply. The design-build entity shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy of this documentation in the development of its proposal.(d) The date that proposals are due must be at least 21 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. In the event the construction portion of the cost of the project is estimated to exceed $12,000,000, then the proposal due date must be at least 28 calendar days after the date of the issuance of the request for proposal. The park district shall include in the request for proposal a minimum of 30 days to develop the Phase II submissions after the selection of entities from the Phase I evaluation is completed.  (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-53
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-53. Development of design-build scope and performance criteria.(a) The park district shall develop, with the assistance of a licensed design professional or a landscape architect design professional, as appropriate, a request for proposal, which shall include scope and performance criteria. The scope and performance criteria must be in sufficient detail and contain adequate information to reasonably apprise the qualified design-build entities of the park district's overall programmatic needs and goals, including criteria and preliminary design plans, general budget parameters, schedule, and delivery requirements.(b) Each request for proposal shall also include a description of the level of design to be provided in the proposals. This description must include the scope and type of renderings, drawings, and specifications that, at a minimum, will be required by the park district to be produced by the design-build entities.(c) The scope and performance criteria shall be prepared by a design professional or a landscape architect design professional, as appropriate, who is an employee of the park district, or the park district may contract with an independent design professional selected under the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act to provide these services.(d) The design professional or landscape architect design professional that prepares the scope and performance criteria is prohibited from participating in any design-build entity proposal for the project.   (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-55. Small design-build projects. In any case where the total overall cost of the project is estimated to be less than $12,000,000, the park district may combine the two-phase procedure for design-build selection described in Section 8-50 into one combined step, provided that all the requirements of evaluation are performed in accordance with Section 8-50.  (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-56
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

Sec. 8-56. Submission of design-build proposals. Design-build proposals must be properly identified and sealed. Proposals may not be reviewed until after the deadline for submission has passed as set forth in the request for proposals. All design-build entities submitting proposals shall be disclosed after the deadline for submission, and all design-build entities who are selected for Phase II evaluation shall also be disclosed at the time of that determination.Phase II design-build proposals shall include a bid bond in the form and security as designated in the request for proposals. Proposals shall also contain a separate sealed envelope with the cost information within the overall proposal submission. Proposals shall include a list of all design professionals, landscape architect design professionals, and other entities to which any work may be subcontracted during the performance of the contract.Proposals must meet all material requirements of the request for proposal or they may be rejected as non-responsive. The park district shall have the right to reject any and all proposals.The drawings and specifications of any unsuccessful design-build proposal shall remain the property of the design-build entity.The park district shall review the proposals for compliance with the performance criteria and evaluation factors set forth in this Act.Proposals may be withdrawn before the due date and time for submissions for any cause. After evaluation begins by the park district, clear and convincing evidence of error is required for withdrawal.   (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/8-57
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 8 - General Powers Of Park Districts

(70 ILCS 1205/8-57)Sec. 8-57. Design-build award. The park district may award a design-build contract to the highest overall ranked entity. Notice of award shall be made in writing. Unsuccessful entities shall also be notified in writing. The park district may not request a best and final offer after the receipt of proposals. The park district may negotiate with the selected design-build entity after award but prior to contract execution for the purpose of securing better terms than originally proposed, provided that the salient features of the request for proposal are not diminished.  (Source: P.A. 97-349, eff. 8-12-11.)
70 ILCS 1205/Art. 9 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 9 - Powers (Continued) Swimming Pools--Airport Grants--Airports

 ARTICLE NINE.      POWERS (CONTINUED) SWIMMING POOLS--AIRPORT GRANTS--AIRPORTS
70 ILCS 1205/9-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 1205/ - Park District Code.|Article 9 - Powers (Continued) Swimming Pools--Airport Grants--Airports

 (from Ch. 105, par. 9-1)Sec. 9-1.         Any park district has the power, subject to the limitations of  Sections 9-1 to 9-1f hereof, inclusive, to acquire, construct and operate  an outdoor or indoor swimming pool, or an artificial ice skating rink, and  other necessary facilities pertinent thereto, and extend or improve such  swimming pool or ice skating rink and facilities, borrow money, and as  evidence thereof to issue its bonds, payable solely from the revenue  derived from the operation thereof. These bonds may be issued in such  amounts as may be necessary to provide sufficient funds to pay all the  costs of the construction of the swimming pool, or the artificial ice  skating rink, including engineering, legal, and other expenses, together  with interest on the bonds to a date six months subsequent to the estimated  date of completion. The bonds are negotiable instruments and shall be  executed by the president and secretary of the district and countersigned  by the treasurer.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2446.)