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65 ILCS 115/10-2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-2. Findings. The General Assembly finds and declares that those municipalities adjacent to or surrounding river areas often lack critical tools to safely revive and redevelop environmentally-challenged properties that will stimulate economic revitalization and create jobs in Illinois. Environmentally-challenged properties adjacent to or surrounding Illinois rivers are a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this State. Many of these environmentally-challenged properties adjacent to or surrounding rivers were former industrial areas that now, subject to appropriate environmental clean-up and remediation, would be ideal for office, residential, retail, hospitality, commercial, recreational, warehouse and distribution, and other economically productive uses. The cost of the cleaning and remediation of these environmentally-challenged properties is often the primary obstacle to returning these properties to a safe and economically productive use.Cooperative and continuous partnership among the State, through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Environmental Protection Agency, municipalities adjacent to or surrounding rivers, and the private sector is necessary to appropriately encourage the cost-effective cleaning and remediation of these environmentally-challenged properties in order to bring about a safe and economically productive use of the properties.Therefore, it is declared to be the purpose of this Act to identify and initiate 3 pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zones to stimulate the safe and cost-effective re-use of environmentally-challenged properties adjacent to or surrounding rivers by means of tax incentives or grants. On or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, the Department may certify an additional pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zone in the City of Peoria.   (Source: P.A. 97-203, eff. 7-28-11.)
65 ILCS 115/10-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-4. Qualifications for River Edge Redevelopment Zones.  An area is qualified to become a zone if it:(1) is a contiguous area adjacent to or surrounding a     river;(2) comprises a minimum of one half square mile and     not more than 12 square miles, exclusive of lakes and waterways;(3) satisfies any additional criteria established by     the Department consistent with the purposes of this Act;(4) is entirely within a single municipality; and(5) has at least 100 acres of environmentally     challenged land within 1500 yards of the riverfront.      (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06; 94-1022, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-5. Initiation of River Edge Redevelopment Zones by Municipality.(a) No area may be designated as a river edge redevelopment zone except pursuant to an initiating ordinance adopted in accordance with this Section.(b) A municipality may by ordinance designate an area within its jurisdiction as a river edge redevelopment zone, subject to the certification of the Department in accordance with this Act, if:(i) the area is qualified in accordance with Section     10-4; and(ii) the municipality has conducted at least one     public hearing within the proposed zone area on the question of whether to create the zone, what local plans, tax incentives and other programs should be established in connection with the zone, and what the boundaries of the zone should be; public notice of such hearing shall be published in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the zone area, not more than 20 days nor less than 5 days before the hearing.(c) An ordinance designating an area as a river edge redevelopment zone shall set forth:(i) a precise description of the area comprising the     zone, either in the form of a legal description or by reference to roadways, lakes and waterways, and municipality boundaries;(ii) a finding that the zone area meets the     qualifications of Section 10-4;(iii) provisions for any tax incentives or     reimbursement for taxes, which pursuant to State and federal law apply to business enterprises within the zone at the election of the designating municipality, and which are not applicable throughout the municipality;(iv) a designation of the area as a river edge     redevelopment zone, subject to the approval of the Department in accordance with this Act;           and(v) the duration or term of the river edge     redevelopment zone.(d) This Section does not prohibit a municipality from extending additional tax incentives or reimbursement for business enterprises in river edge redevelopment zones or throughout their territory by separate ordinance.  (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-5.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-5.1. Application to Department. A municipality that has adopted an ordinance designating an area as a river edge redevelopment zone shall make written application to the Department to have the proposed zone certified. The application shall include:(1) a certified copy of the ordinance designating the     proposed zone;(2) a map of the proposed zone;(3) an analysis, and any appropriate supporting     documents, demonstrating that the proposed zone area is qualified in accordance with Section 10-4;(4) a statement detailing any tax, grant, and other     financial incentives or benefits, and any programs, to be provided by the municipality to business enterprises or organizations within the zone, other than those provided in the designating ordinance, which are not to be provided throughout the municipality;(5) a statement setting forth the economic     development and planning objectives for the zone;(6) an estimate of the economic impact of the zone,     considering all of the tax incentives, financial benefits and programs contemplated, upon the revenues of the municipality;(7) a transcript of all public hearings on the zone;(8) a statement describing the functions, programs,     and services to be performed by designated zone organizations within the zone; and(9) such additional information as the Department by     rule may require. (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-5.2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-5.2. Department Review of River Edge Redevelopment Zone Applications.(a) All applications must be considered and acted upon by the Department no later than 180 days after being received by the Department.(b) Upon receipt of an application from a municipality the Department shall review the application to determine whether the designated area qualifies as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone under Section 10-4 of this Act.(c) If any such designated area is found to be qualified to be a River Edge Redevelopment Zone, the Department shall publish a notice in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the municipality in which the proposed zone is located to notify the general public of the application and their  opportunity to comment. Such notice shall include a description of the area and a brief summary of the application and shall indicate locations where the applicant has provided copies of the application for public inspection. The notice shall also indicate appropriate procedures for the filing of written comments from zone residents, business, civic, and other organizations and property owners to the Department.(d) Within 180 days after receiving an application, the Department shall either approve or deny that application. If an approval of an application is not received within 180 days after the Department's receipt of the application, then the application is considered to be denied. If an application is denied, the Department shall inform the municipality of the specific reasons for the denial.(e) In determining which designated areas shall be approved and certified as River Edge Redevelopment Zones, the Department shall give preference to:(1) areas with high levels of environmentally     challenged areas;(2) areas that have evidenced the widest support from     the municipality seeking to have such areas designated as River Edge Redevelopment Zones;(3) areas for which a specific plan has been     submitted to effect economic growth and expansion;(4) areas for which there is evidence of prior     consultation between the municipality seeking designation of an area as an River Edge Redevelopment Zone and business, labor, and neighborhood organizations within the proposed Zone;(5) areas for which a specific plan has been     submitted which will or may be expected to benefit zone residents and workers by increasing their ownership opportunities and participation in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone development.(f) The Department's determination of whether to certify a River Edge Redevelopment Zone shall be based on the purposes of this Act, the criteria set forth in Section 10-4 and subsection (e) of this Section, and any additional criteria adopted by regulation of the Department under paragraph (d) of Section 10-4.  (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-6. Powers and duties of Department.(a) The Department shall administer this Act and shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To monitor the implementation of this Act and     submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and setting forth any suggestions for legislation to the Governor and General Assembly by October 1 of each year preceding a regular Session of the General Assembly.(2) To adopt all necessary rules and regulations to     carry out the purposes of this Act in accordance with The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.(b) The Department shall provide information and appropriate assistance to persons desiring to locate and engage in business in a River Edge Redevelopment Zone and to persons engaged in business in a zone.(c) The Department shall publicize existing tax incentives and economic development programs within the Zone and upon request, offer technical assistance in abatement and alternative revenue source development to local units of government which have River Edge Redevelopment Zones within their jurisdiction.(d) In addition to the reports authorized under subsection (a), no later than December 31, 2009, the Department must submit a report to the General Assembly evaluating the effectiveness of this Act in stimulating economic revitalization in the pilot River Edge Redevelopment Zones authorized by this Act.  (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-8. Zone Administration. The administration of a River Edge Redevelopment Zone shall be under the jurisdiction of the designating municipality. Each designating municipality shall, by ordinance, designate a Zone Administrator for the certified zones within its jurisdiction. A Zone Administrator must be an officer or employee of the municipality. The Zone Administrator shall be the liaison between the designating municipality, the Department, and any designated zone organizations within zones under his or her jurisdiction.A designating municipality may designate one or more organizations to be a designated zone organization, as defined under Section 10-3. The municipality, may, by ordinance, delegate functions within a River Edge Redevelopment Zone to one or more designated zone organizations in such zones.Subject to the necessary governmental authorizations, designated zone organizations may, in coordination with the municipality, provide or contract for provision of public services including, but not limited to:(1) crime-watch patrols within zone         neighborhoods;(2) volunteer day-care centers;(3) recreational activities for zone-area youth;(4) garbage collection;(5) street maintenance and improvements;(6) bridge maintenance and improvements;(7) maintenance and improvement of water and sewer         lines;(8) energy conservation projects;(9) health and clinic services;(10) drug abuse programs;(11) senior citizen assistance programs;(12) park maintenance;(13) rehabilitation, renovation, and operation and         maintenance of low and moderate income housing; and(14) other types of public services as provided by         law or regulation. (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-9
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-9. Notice of cessation of business operations. Any business located within the River Edge Redevelopment Zone that has received tax credits or exemptions, regulatory relief or any other benefits under this Act shall notify the Department and the municipal officials in which the Zone is located within 60 days after the cessation of any business operations conducted within the Zone. The Department shall adopt rules to implement and administer this Section.  (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/10-10.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-10.1. (Repealed).  (Source: P.A. 99-733, eff. 1-1-17. Repealed internally, eff. 8-1-20)
65 ILCS 115/10-10.3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 10 - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act

Sec. 10-10.3. River Edge Construction Jobs Credit.(a) Beginning on January 1, 2021, a business entity may receive a tax credit against the tax imposed under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 in an amount equal to 50% (or 75% if the project is located in an underserved area) of the amount of the incremental income tax attributable to River Edge construction jobs employees employed in the course of completing a River Edge construction jobs project. The credit allowed under this Section shall apply only to taxpayers that make a capital investment of at least $1,000,000 in a qualified rehabilitation plan.(b) A business entity seeking a credit under this Section must submit an application to the Department describing the nature and benefit of the River Edge construction jobs project to the qualified rehabilitation project and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone. The Department may adopt any necessary rules in order to administer the provisions of this Section.(c) Within 45 days after the receipt of an application, the Department shall give notice to the applicant as to whether the application has been approved or disapproved. If the Department disapproves the application, it shall specify the reasons for this decision and allow 60 days for the applicant to amend and resubmit its application. The Department shall provide assistance upon request to applicants. Resubmitted applications shall receive the Department's approval or disapproval within 30 days of resubmission. Those resubmitted applications satisfying initial Department objectives shall be approved unless reasonable circumstances warrant disapproval.(d) On an annual basis, the designated zone organization shall furnish a statement to the Department on the programmatic and financial status of any approved project and an audited financial statement of the project.(e) The Department shall certify to the Department of Revenue the identity of the taxpayers who are eligible for River Edge construction jobs credits and the amounts of River Edge construction jobs credits awarded in each taxable year.(f) The Department, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, shall require certified payroll reporting, pursuant to Section 10-10.4 of this Act, be completed in order to verify the wages and any other necessary information which the Department may deem necessary to ascertain and certify the total number of River Edge construction jobs employees and determine the amount of a River Edge construction jobs credit.(g) The total aggregate amount of credits awarded under the Blue Collar Jobs Act (Article 20 of this amendatory Act of the 101st General Assembly) shall not exceed $20,000,000 in any State fiscal year.   (Source: P.A. 101-9, eff. 6-5-19.)
65 ILCS 115/Art. 90 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 90 - Amendatory Provisions

(65 ILCS 115/Art. 90 heading)              ARTICLE 90. AMENDATORY PROVISIONS (Text omitted)(Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/Art. 900 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 900 - Severability; Effective Date

              ARTICLE 900. SEVERABILITY; EFFECTIVE DATE    (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/900-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 900 - Severability; Effective Date

Sec. 900-5. Severability.     The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes.    (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
65 ILCS 115/900-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 65 - MUNICIPALITIES|65 ILCS 115/ - River Edge Redevelopment Zone Act.|Article 900 - Severability; Effective Date

(65 ILCS 115/900-10)Sec. 900-10. Effective date.     This Act takes effect upon becoming law.    (Source: P.A. 94-1021, eff. 7-12-06.)
70 ILCS 200/Art. 1 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 1 - Short Title

 ARTICLE 1.  SHORT TITLE
70 ILCS 200/1-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 1 - Short Title

(70 ILCS 200/1-1)Sec. 1-1.     Short title.     This Act may be cited as the Civic Center Code.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/Art. 2 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

 ARTICLE 2.  STANDARD CIVIC CENTER PROVISIONS
70 ILCS 200/2-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-1.     Scope of Article.     This Article sets forth standard provisions  that apply to a civic center authority only when the specific Section of this  Article is incorporated by reference into the Article authorizing that civic  center.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-3.     Purpose.     The purpose of this Article is to accomplish the aims  of the State  of Illinois to enhance the ability of its citizens to avail themselves of  civic and cultural centers geographically situated throughout the entire  State of Illinois.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-5.     Definitions.     In this Article:"Authority" means the Authority as defined in the Article creating the  Authority, except that in the case of provisions incorporated by reference  into Article 25, in the context of that incorporation by reference "Authority"  means the Committee as defined in Article 25."Governmental agency" means the federal government, the State, any  unit of local government or school district, and any agency or  instrumentality thereof."Person" means any individual, firm, partnership,  corporation, company, association or joint stock association; and includes  any trustee, receiver, assignee or personal representative thereof."Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Authority as  defined in the Article creating the Authority, except that in the case of  provisions incorporated by reference into Article 25, in the context of that  incorporation by reference "Board" means the Committee as defined in Article  25."Metropolitan area", for an Authority created under this Act, means the  metropolitan area for the Authority as defined in the Article creating the  Authority.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-10.     Lawsuits; common seal.(a) The Authority may sue and be sued in its corporate name but  execution  shall not in any case issue against any property of the Authority.(b) The Authority may  adopt a common seal and change the same at its pleasure.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-15.         Duties; auditorium, recreational, and other buildings; lease of  space.  It shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, operate and  maintain expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural  activities  from time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith to  arrange, finance and maintain industrial,  cultural, educational, theatrical, sports, trade and scientific exhibits  and to construct, equip  and maintain auditorium, exposition, recreational and office buildings for  such purposes.The provision of office space for lease and rental and the lease of air  space over and appurtenant to such structures shall be deemed an integral  function of the Authority.The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary to perform such duties.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-16
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-16.     Duties; auditorium and other buildings; lease of space.     It  shall be the duty of the Authority to promote, operate and maintain  expositions, conventions, and theatrical, sports and cultural activities from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith to  arrange, finance and maintain industrial, cultural, educational,  theatrical, sports, trade and scientific exhibits and to construct, equip  and maintain auditorium, exposition and office buildings for such purposes.The provision of office space for rental and lease and the lease of air  space over and appurtenant to such structures shall be deemed an integral  function of the Authority.The Authority is granted all rights and powers  necessary to perform such duties.    (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)
70 ILCS 200/2-17
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 70 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS|70 ILCS 200/ - Civic Center Code.|Article 2 - Standard Civic Center Provisions

Sec. 2-17.     Duties; auditorium and other buildings.     It shall be the duty of  the Authority to promote, operate and maintain  expositions, conventions, or theatrical, sports or cultural activities from  time to time in the metropolitan area and in connection therewith to  arrange, finance and maintain industrial, cultural, educational,  theatrical, sports, trade or scientific exhibits and to lease or construct,  equip  and maintain auditoriums, exposition buildings or office 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.)