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70 ILCS 200/245-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 245 - Salem Civic Center

Sec. 245-30.     Bidders; civil action to compel compliance.     Any bidder who has submitted a bid in compliance with the requirements  for bidding under this Article may bring a civil action in the circuit  court of Marion County  in which the metropolitan area is located to compel compliance with the  provisions of this Article relating to the awarding of contracts by the Board.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/245-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 245 - Salem Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/245-35)Sec. 245-35.         Standard civic center provisions incorporated by  reference.  The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference into this  Article:Section 2-3. Purpose.Section 2-5.  Definitions.Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.Section 2-15. Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other buildings; lease  of space.Section 2-20. Rights and powers, including eminent domain.Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.Section 2-30. Prompt payment.Section 2-35.  Acquisition of property from person, State, or local  agency.Section 2-40.  Federal money.Section 2-45. Insurance.Section 2-50.  Borrowing; revenue bonds; suits to compel performance.Section 2-55. Bonds; nature of indebtedness.Section 2-60. Investment in bonds.Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest.Section 2-80. Board members' oath.Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.Section 2-100. Secretary; treasurer.Section 2-105. Funds.Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.Section 2-122. Rules and regulations; penalties.Section 2-126. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by  vote of 4 Board members.Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.Section 2-135. Report and financial statement.Section 2-140. State financial support.Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.Section 2-150. Tax exemption.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/Art. 250 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

 ARTICLE 250.      SHELDON CIVIC CENTER
70 ILCS 200/250-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-1.     Short title.     This Article may be cited as the Sheldon Civic  Center Law of 1997.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-5.     Definitions.     As used in this Article,  unless the context otherwise requires:"Authority" means the Sheldon Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and  Office Building Authority."Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Sheldon  Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority."Metropolitan area" means all that territory which lies within the  corporate boundaries of the Village of Sheldon.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-10.     Authority created; principal office.       There is hereby created a unit of local government known as the  Sheldon Metropolitan  Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority in the metropolitan  area.The principal office  of the Authority shall be in the Village of Sheldon.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-15.     Bonds; nature of indebtedness.     Under no  circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority be  or  become an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Illinois or  any unit of local government or school district  within the State, nor shall  any such bond or obligation be or become an indebtedness of the Authority  within the purview of any constitutional limitation or provision, and it  shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it does not  constitute such an indebtedness or obligation but is payable solely from  revenues or income.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-20.     Investment in bonds.     The State and all  counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns and  other units of local government and public bodies, and  public officers of any thereof; all banks, bankers, trust companies,  savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and  loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on an  insurance business; and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees  and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other  funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued  pursuant to this Article,  it being the purpose of this Section to authorize the investment in such  bonds of all sinking, insurance, retirement, compensation, pension and  trust funds, whether owned or controlled by private or public persons or  officers; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section may be  construed as relieving any person from any duty of exercising reasonable  care in selecting securities for investment.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-25.     Board created.     The governing and  administrative body of the Authority shall  be a board consisting of 7 members and shall be known as the Sheldon  Metropolitan  Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Board. The members of the board  shall be individuals of generally recognized ability and integrity.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-30.     Board members appointed.     Within 60 days  after September 3, 1985 (the effective date of Article 8 of Public Act  84-245), the  Village President of Sheldon, with the advice and consent of the Sheldon  Village Board of Trustees, shall appoint  7 members of the Board, 2 members to be appointed for terms expiring  July 1, 1988,  2 members to be appointed for terms expiring July 1, 1987,  and 3 members  to be appointed for terms expiring July 1, 1986, such  terms commencing on the date  each is appointed.  At the expiration of the  term of any member,  his successor shall be appointed by the Village President of Sheldon in  a like manner.  All successors shall hold office for a term of 3 years from the date of  appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

Sec. 250-35.     Report and financial statement.     As soon  after the end of each fiscal year as may be expedient, the Board  shall cause to be prepared and printed a complete and detailed report and  financial statement of its operations and of its assets and liabilities.  A  reasonably sufficient number of copies of such report shall be printed for  distribution to persons interested upon request, and a copy thereof shall  be filed with the county clerk and the Village President of Sheldon.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/250-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 250 - Sheldon Civic Center

(70 ILCS 200/250-40)Sec. 250-40.         Standard civic center provisions incorporated by  reference.  The following Sections of this Code are incorporated by reference  into this Article:Section 2-5.  Definitions.Section 2-10.  Lawsuits; common seal.Section 2-17. Duties; auditorium and other buildings.Section 2-21. Rights and powers.Section 2-25.  Incurring obligations.Section 2-36. Acquisition of property from person or governmental agency.Section 2-40.  Federal money.Section 2-45. Insurance.Section 2-51. Borrowing; revenue bonds; mandamus or other actions to compel  performance.Section 2-75. Board members; financial matters; conflict of interest.Section 2-80. Board members' oath.Section 2-83. Removal of Board member from office.Section 2-85. Board members; vacancy in office.Section 2-90.  Organization of the Board.Section 2-96. Meetings; action by 4 Board members.Section 2-101. Secretary; treasurer; funds deposited in bank or savings and  loan association.Section 2-106. Funds; compliance with Public Funds Investment Act.Section 2-110. Signatures on checks or drafts.Section 2-115.  General manager; other appointments.Section 2-120. Ordinances, rules, and regulations; fines and penalties.Section 2-127. Contracts; award to other than highest or lowest bidder by  four-fifths vote.Section 2-130. Bids and advertisements.Section 2-140. State financial support.Section 2-145. Anti-trust laws.Section 2-150. Tax exemption.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/Art. 255 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

 ARTICLE 255.      SPRINGFIELD METROPOLITAN EXPOSITION AND AUDITORIUM AUTHORITY
70 ILCS 200/255-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-1.     Short title.     This Article may be cited as the Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Law of 1997.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-5.     Definitions.     When used in this Article:"Authority" means the Springfield Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium  Authority."Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority."Governor" means the Governor of the State of Illinois."Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois  lying within the corporate boundaries of the Townships of Springfield,  Woodside and Capital in the County of Sangamon.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-10.     Authority created; principal office.     There  is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic and  municipal corporation by the name and style of Springfield Metropolitan  Exposition and Auditorium Authority in the metropolitan area.The principal office  of the Authority shall be in the City of Springfield.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-15.     Duties.     It shall be the duty of the  authority to promote, operate and  maintain expositions and conventions from time to time in the metropolitan  area and in connection therewith to arrange, finance and maintain  industrial, cultural, educational, trade and scientific exhibits and to  construct, equip and maintain auditoriums and exposition buildings for such  purposes. The Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary to  perform such duties.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-20
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-20. Rights and powers. The Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority  shall have the following rights and powers:(a) To purchase, own, construct, lease as lessee or in any other way  acquire, improve, extend, repair, reconstruct, regulate, operate, equip and  maintain fair and exposition grounds, convention or exhibition centers and  civic auditoriums, including sites and parking areas and facilities  therefor located within the metropolitan area;(b) To plan for such grounds, centers and auditoriums and to plan,  sponsor, hold, arrange and finance fairs, industrial, cultural,  educational, trade and scientific exhibits, shows and events and to use or  allow the use of such grounds, centers and auditoriums for the holding of  fairs, exhibits, shows and events whether conducted by the Authority or  some other person or governmental agency;(c) To exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire  sites for such  grounds, centers and auditoriums, and parking areas and facilities in the  manner provided for the exercise of the right of  eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act;(d) To fix and collect just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory charges  for the use of such parking areas and facilities, grounds, centers and  auditoriums and admission charges to fairs, shows, exhibits and events  sponsored or held by the Authority. The charges collected may be made  available to defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the  principal of and the interest on any bonds issued by the Authority;(e) To enter into contracts treating in any manner with the objects and  purposes of this Article.       (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
70 ILCS 200/255-22
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-22. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, any power granted under this Article to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act.  (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
70 ILCS 200/255-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-25.     Federal money.     The Authority shall have the  power to apply for and accept grants,  loans or appropriations from the Federal Government or any agency or  instrumentality thereof to be used for any of the purposes of the Authority  and to enter into any agreement with the Federal Government in relation to  such grants, loans or appropriations.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-35.     Bonds; nature of indebtedness.     Under no  circumstances shall any bonds issued by the Authority  under Section 255-30 be or become an indebtedness or  obligation of  the State of Illinois or of any other political subdivision of or  municipality within the State, nor shall any such bond be or become an  indebtedness of the Authority within the purview of any constitutional  limitation or provision, and it shall be plainly stated on the face of each  such bond that it does not constitute such an indebtedness or obligation  but is payable solely from the revenues or income as aforesaid.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-40.     Tax.     For the year 1973 and subsequent years, the Authority has power to  levy and collect annually, taxes upon all the taxable property in the  metropolitan area for the purpose of the payment for land leased,  condemned or purchased for a fair and exposition grounds, convention or  exhibition centers and civic auditoriums, for the purchase,  construction, leasing as lessee, equipping, supplying, or other  acquisition of such grounds, centers and auditoriums, and for the  payment of expenses incident thereto, for the payment of the principal  of and interest on all bonds of the Authority and for all other  corporate purposes as set forth in this Article. The Board may  accumulate  funds for the purposes of building construction, repairs and  improvements, payment of principal and interest on general obligation  bonds and may annually levy taxes for such purposes in excess of its  current requirements but subject to the tax rate limitation as provided  in this Section.All general taxes proposed by the Board to be levied upon the taxable  property within the metropolitan area shall be levied by ordinance.  After the ordinance has been adopted it shall within 10 days after its  passage be published once in a newspaper published and having a general  circulation within the metropolitan area and shall then be in effect. A  certified copy of such levy ordinance shall be filed with the county  clerk no later than the 3rd Tuesday in September in each year. Thereupon  the county clerk shall extend such tax. However, the aggregate amount of  taxes levied for any one year shall not exceed the rate of .05% of the  value of the taxable property of the metropolitan area as equalized or  assessed by the Department of Revenue.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-50
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-50.     G.O.     bonds; election. General obligation  bonds of the Authority, the aggregate  outstanding unpaid balance of which exceeds 1 1/2% of the total assessed  valuation of all taxable property within the metropolitan area shall not  be issued until the proposition to issue the same has been certified to  the proper election officials who shall submit the proposition at an election  in accordance with the general election law. Any such proposition shall  be in substantially the following form:    --------------------------------------------------------------Shall bonds of the "SpringfieldMetropolitan Exposition and            YESAuditorium Authority" in the       --------------------------amount of.... Dollars ($....)          NObe issued for the purpose of ....?--------------------------------------------------------------    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-55.     Election; canvass of returns; expenses.     Any referendum required under Section 255-45 or 255-50 shall  be ordered and certified by the Board and shall be conducted and  notice thereof given in accordance with the general election law.  The returns of the election shall be filed with the Secretary of  the Board and shall be canvassed and the results ascertained by  the Board and entered upon the records of the Authority.The expenses of the referendum shall be paid by the Authority.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-60.     Board created.     The governing and  administrative body of the Authority shall be a  board consisting of 11 members and shall be known as the Springfield  Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board.     (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-65.         Term of Board members; election  of successors.  Board members shall be elected biennially by the electors of the  metropolitan area in each  odd numbered year beginning with 1981 on the day fixed by the general election  law.  The 3 members elected in 1974 shall serve for a term of  4 years  and their successors to be elected in 1978 shall serve for a period of 6  years and until their successors are elected and qualified under the  consolidated  schedule of election in 1985.  The 4 members to be elected in 1976  shall  serve until their successors are elected and qualified  at the regular elections in 1981.  Their successors shall serve for a term  of 6 years.  The successors of the 4 members elected  in 1972 to serve  for a term of 6 years shall serve for a term of 4  years and until their  successors are elected in 1983.  Their successors shall serve for a term  of 6 years.  Such members elected after 1983  shall serve for a  term of  6 years. In each election after 1972 a number of members shall be  elected  equal to the number of members whose terms are then expiring.  In elections  after  1972 there shall also be elected members to fill any vacancies with  unexpired terms of at least 2 years, whether the vacancies are  temporarily filled by appointment or not.  The election of members to  fill each vacancy shall be by separate vote, but the ballot for such  vote may be on the same ballot as for the regular election of members.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/255-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 255 - Springfield Metropolitan Exposition And Auditorium Authority

Sec. 255-70.     Qualifications of Board members and voters.     Each Board member shall be a registered voter, as provided in the  general election law, qualified to vote within the metropolitan area. All  persons qualified to vote and who are registered voters in the metropolitan  area, all as provided in the general election law, are eligible to vote in  all elections held pursuant to this Article.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)