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65 ILCS 5/11-94-1.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-1.1)Sec. 11-94-1.1.         Whenever there are unpaid obligations previously issued which are  payable solely from the revenue of any existing recreational facility, the  unpaid obligations may be refunded  by the issue and exchange therefor of revenue bonds, to be issued under  this Division, with the consent of the respective holders of the unpaid  obligations.  The holders of revenue bonds issued under this Division,  whether (1) for refunding or (2) for construction, acquisition, purchase or  improvement, or both, have the same rights and privileges with respect to  payment and there is no distinction between revenue bonds issued for the  two purposes unless it is specifically provided in the ordinance  authorizing the issuance of bonds that the bonds, or such ones thereof as  may be specified, issued for such construction, acquisition, purchase or  improvement, shall, to the extent and in the manner prescribed, be  subordinated and be junior in standing, with respect to the payment of  principal and interest and the security thereof, to such other bonds  payable from the revenue of the facility or facilities specified in such  ordinance.  Whenever any unpaid obligations previously issued which are  payable solely from the revenue or any facility or facilities under this  Division are refunded, the unpaid obligations shall be surrendered and  exchanged for revenue bonds of a total principal amount which shall not be  more but may be less than the principal amount of the obligations exchanged  and the interest thereon to the date of exchange.  If any outstanding bonds  issued under the provisions of this Division 94 are to be paid or refunded  the ordinance shall state the means of paying or refunding such bonds.This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which  is a home rule unit.This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality which  is a home rule unit.    (Source: P.A. 79-437.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-3)Sec. 11-94-3.         Bonds issued under this Division 94 shall be payable  solely from the revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or  swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball  or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any  other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, as the  case may be, and shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of  the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory  limitation.  It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that  the bond has been issued under this Division 94 and that it does not  constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within any constitutional  or statutory limitation.The bonds shall be sold in such manner and upon such terms as the  corporate authorities shall determine.  If they are issued to bear  interest at the maximum annual rate authorized in Section 11-94-2, they  shall be sold for not less  than par and accrued interest.  If they are issued to bear interest at a  rate of less than the maximum annual rate authorized in Section 11-94-2,  the minimum price at which they may be  sold shall be such that the interest cost to the municipality of the  proceeds of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum annual rate authorized  in Section 11-94-2, computed to  maturity, according to the standard table of bond values.This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.    (Source: P.A. 79-1420.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-4)Sec. 11-94-4.         Whenever revenue bonds are issued under this Division  94, all revenue derived from the operation of the natatoriums or  swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball  or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any  other recreational facility or any combination of facilities, as the  case may be, shall be deposited in a separate fund designated as the  natatorium or swimming pool, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball,  racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rink or golf course  or recreational facilities fund of the municipality.  This fund shall be  used only in paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the  natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts,  handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating  rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility or any  combination of facilities in providing an adequate depreciation fund,  and in paying the principal of and interest upon the revenue bonds of  the municipality issued under this Division 94.A depreciation fund is a fund for such replacements as may be  necessary from time to time for the continued effective and efficient  operation of the facility or facilities.  Such a fund shall not be  allowed to accumulate beyond a reasonable amount necessary for that  purpose and shall not be used for extensions to the natatoriums or  swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball  or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses.This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-5)Sec. 11-94-5.         Each municipality which issues bonds and constructs  or acquires or improves a facility under this Division 94 shall charge  for the use thereof at a rate which at all times is sufficient to pay  maintenance and operation costs, depreciation and the principal and  interest on the bonds.  Such a municipality may make, enact, and enforce  all needful rules and regulations for the construction, acquisition,  improvement, extension, management, maintenance, care, and protection of  its natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts,  handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or  golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or any combination of  facilities, as the case may be, and for the use thereof.  Charges or  rates for the use of the facility shall be established, revised,  maintained, and payable as the corporate authorities may determine by  ordinance.While any bond issued under this Division 94 is outstanding, such a  municipality is required to maintain and operate its natatoriums or  swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts, handball, racquetball  or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or  any other recreational facility, or any combination of facilities, as  long as it can do so out of the revenue derived from the operation  thereof.  It shall not sell, lease, loan, mortgage or in any other  manner dispose of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor  tennis courts, handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice  skating rinks or golf courses, or any other recreational facility, or  any combination of facilities, until all of the bonds so issued have  been paid in full, both principal and interest or until provision has  been made for the payment of all of the bonds and interests thereon in  full.Such a municipality shall install and maintain a proper system of  accounts, showing the amount of revenue received from the operation of  its natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor tennis courts,  handball, racquetball or squash courts, artificial ice skating rinks or  golf courses.  At least once each year, the municipality shall have the  accounts properly audited.  A report of this audit shall be open for  inspection at all times to any taxpayer, or to a holder of any bond or  coupon of any bond issued under this Division 94, or to their respective  representatives.This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.This amendatory Act of 1975 is not a limit upon any municipality  which is a home rule unit.    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-6)Sec. 11-94-6.         The holder of any bond or of a coupon of any bond issued under this  Division 94, in any civil action, mandamus, injunction or other proceeding,  may enforce  and compel performance of all duties required by this Division 94. This  shall include the duties of establishing and collecting sufficient rates or  charges for the use of the natatoriums or swimming pools, indoor or outdoor  tennis courts, artificial ice skating rinks or golf courses, or any  combination of said facilities, for the purposes specified in Section  11-94-5 and the application of the revenue thereof as provided by Section  11-94-4.This amendatory Act of 1973 is not a limit upon any municipality which  is a home rule unit.    (Source: P.A. 83-345.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-7
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-7)Sec. 11-94-7.         Bonds issued by municipalities under "An Act authorizing  cities, villages, incorporated towns or park districts to construct and  operate a natatorium or swimming pool, to charge for the use of the same  and to provide for the cost thereof by issuing bonds payable solely from  revenue derived from the operation thereof, and to repeal an Act herein  named," approved February 20, 1935, as amended, shall be treated as having  been issued under this Division 94.    (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
65 ILCS 5/11-94-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-94-8)Sec. 11-94-8.         A municipality which owns a swimming pool or natatorium and  is subject to this Act may finance the cost of substantial improvements,  repairs or replacements by the issuance of bonds payable solely from the  revenue of the swimming pool or natatorium. The bonds shall be issued in  accordance with the terms of this Act relating to the original issue of  swimming pool or natatorium bonds, and may be subordinate to outstanding  bonds issued for the purchase or construction of the swimming pool or  natatorium.The holders of the bonds have the same rights and privileges, subject to  any subordination that may be provided for, as the holders of the original  bonds issued under this Division.The additional revenue bonds may be issued subject to the referendum  provision contained in Section 11-94-2 of this Act.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 1342.)
65 ILCS 5/Art. 11 Div. 95 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 DIVISION 95.      RECREATION SYSTEMS
65 ILCS 5/11-95-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-1)Sec. 11-95-1.         The corporate authorities of every municipality with a  population of less than 500,000 may dedicate and set apart for use as  playgrounds, or recreation centers, any land or buildings which are  owned or leased by the municipality and are not dedicated or devoted to  another and inconsistent public use. Such a municipality, in such manner  as provided by law for the acquisition of land or buildings for public  purposes by the municipality, may acquire or lease land or buildings, or  both, within or beyond the corporate limits of the municipality, for  playgrounds and recreation centers. When the corporate authorities of  the municipality so dedicate, set apart, acquire, or lease land or  buildings for those purposes, they may provide for their conduct,  equipment, and maintenance according to the provisions of this Division  95, by making an appropriation from the general municipal funds. But no  land or buildings shall be so acquired or leased for a playground or  recreation center nor shall any appropriation be made for the  acquisition, conduct, equipment, or maintenance of a playground or  recreation center unless the question of such acquisition or  appropriation has been certified by the clerk to the proper election officials  and submitted by them to the voters at an election in the municipality  under the provisions of  "An Act to provide for the acquisition, equipment, conduct and  maintenance of public playgrounds and recreation centers in and by  cities, towns and villages of less than one hundred and fifty thousand  inhabitants," approved June 24, 1921, as amended, and in accordance with  the general election law, and a majority of the votes cast on the proposition  were or are  in favor of that action.    (Source: P.A. 81-1535.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-2)Sec. 11-95-2.         The corporate authorities of a municipality with a population  of less than 500,000 may establish, maintain, and operate a recreation  system in any public park of the municipality or in any land or building  dedicated or set apart by the municipality for use as a playground or  recreation center. The corporate authorities may vest the power to provide,  maintain, and conduct playgrounds and recreation centers in the school  board, park board, or other existing body, or in a recreation board. Any  board so designated has the power to maintain, equip, and operate  playgrounds and recreation centers and the buildings thereon, and for that  purpose may employ recreation leaders, center directors, supervisors,  recreation superintendents, or such other officers or employees as they may  deem proper.The corporate authorities of the municipality, or the specified board  when designated, has the power to provide, maintain, equip, and operate  swimming pools as a part of such a recreation system or playgrounds or  recreation centers in any public park or land or building dedicated or set  apart as provided in this Division 95. The corporate authorities or the  specified board shall provide for the sanitation of these swimming pools  and shall provide proper protection for the public in the use thereof. They  may charge and collect reasonable fees for the use of these swimming pools  to cover the cost of operation thereof.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-3)Sec. 11-95-3.         If the corporate authorities of a municipality specified in  Section 11-95-2 determine that the power to establish, conduct, and  maintain a recreation system shall be exercised by a recreation board, the  corporate authorities, by resolution or ordinance, shall establish a  recreation board in the municipality. This board shall possess all of the  powers and be subject to all of the responsibilities of the corporate  authorities under this Division 95. When established, the board shall  consist of 3, 5, 7, or 9 persons, as the corporate authorities may determine,  to be appointed by the mayor or president of the municipality with the consent  of the corporate authorities. The board shall serve without compensation.Where the board is composed of 3 members their term of office shall be 3  years, and where composed of 5, 7, or 9 members, 5 years, or until their  successors are appointed and have qualified, except that the members of the  board first appointed shall be appointed for such terms that the term of one  member shall expire annually thereafter. If a vacancy occurs in the office of  any board member, the mayor or president shall appoint a successor to serve for  the unexpired term.    (Source: P.A. 87-1197.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-4)Sec. 11-95-4.         Any school board or park board may join with any municipality  in conducting and maintaining a recreation system.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-5)Sec. 11-95-5.         A recreation board or other authority in which is vested the  power to establish, conduct, and maintain playgrounds and recreation  centers pursuant to this Division 95, may accept any grant or legacy of  real estate or any gift or legacy of money or other personal property or  any donation, the principal or income of which is to be applied for either  temporary or permanent use for recreation purposes. But if the acceptance  thereof for recreation purposes will subject the municipality to expense  for improvements, maintenance, or renewal, the acceptance shall be subject  to the approval of the corporate authorities of the municipality.Money received for recreation purposes, unless otherwise provided by the  terms of the gift or legacy, shall be deposited with the municipal  treasurer to the account of the recreation board or other specified  authority. This money may be withdrawn and paid out in the same manner as  money appropriated for recreation purposes.    (Source: P.A. 83-388.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-6)Sec. 11-95-6.         Subject to the adoption of a proposition therefor at a  municipal election, the corporate authorities of a municipality may provide  that the bonds of the municipality may be issued, in the manner provided by  law for the issuance of bonds for other purposes, for the purpose of  acquiring land or buildings for recreation areas, and for the equipment  thereof.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-7
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-7)Sec. 11-95-7.         Whenever a petition signed by at least 10% of the electors  of a municipality with a population of less than 500,000 is filed with the  municipal clerk the municipal clerk shall certify the question of the  establishment, maintenance, and conduct of a recreation system for submission  to the electors at an election in accordance with the general election  law.  The petition shall request the corporate  authorities of the municipality to establish, maintain, and conduct a  supervised recreation system and to levy an annual tax for the establishment,  conduct, and maintenance thereof.  The petition shall designate the minimum  tax to be levied except that in no case shall the tax be more than 0.09% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue,  of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the municipality.The corporate authorities may accumulate funds from the proceeds of  such tax for the purpose of building, repairs and improvements for  recreation purposes in excess of current requirements for such purposes  but subject to the limitation set herein.    (Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-8)Sec. 11-95-8.         The corporate authorities of any municipality adopting  this proposition shall thereafter levy and collect, annually, a tax of  not less than the minimum set out in the specified petition nor more  than the maximum specified in Section 11-95-7. If, however, the  corporate authorities desire to levy a tax in excess of .09% but not in  excess of .20% of value for such purposes, the corporate authorities  may, by ordinance, stating the tax rate desired, cause a proposition for  an assent thereto to be submitted to the voters of the municipality. The  proposition shall be certified  by the clerk for submission by the proper election authority at an election  in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the votes cast upon  the proposition are in favor thereof, the corporate authorities may  thereafter levy a tax for recreation purposes at the authorized  increased rate. This tax shall be in addition to taxes for general  purposes authorized by Section 8-3-1, and shall be exclusive of all  other taxes which the municipality may levy and collect.    (Source: P.A. 81-1489.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-9
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-9)Sec. 11-95-9.         The expense of the establishment, maintenance, and conduct of  recreation facilities and programs shall be paid out of taxes or out of  money received as, or realized from gifts received for recreation purposes.  The expenditures shall be made under the direction of the recreation board  upon warrants drawn upon the municipal treasury.    (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2586.)
65 ILCS 5/11-95-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 5/ - Illinois Municipal Code.|Article 11 - Corporate Powers and Functions

 (from Ch. 24, par. 11-95-10)Sec. 11-95-10.         All playgrounds, recreation centers, recreation  systems, and swimming pools which were provided, established, maintained  and conducted under "An Act to provide for the acquisition, equipment,  conduct and maintenance of public playgrounds and recreation centers in  and by cities, towns and villages of less than one hundred and fifty  thousand inhabitants," approved June 24, 1921, as amended, and which  were being maintained and conducted immediately prior to January 1,  1942, shall be treated as properly provided and established under this  Division 95 and may be continued to be maintained and conducted under  this Division 95.The corporate authorities of all municipalities whose electors have  approved the levy of an annual tax for the conduct and maintenance of a  supervised recreation system under the specified Act may, by ordinance  or resolution, and without referendum, increase the maximum rate at  which it levies taxes for recreation system purposes to .09% of the  value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all  taxable property within the corporate limits of the  municipality, applicable on August 3, 1967.    (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)