2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 20 - EXECUTIVE BRANCH › 20 ILCS 3905/ - Alton Lake Heritage Parkway Corridor Law.

(20 ILCS 3905/1001) (from Ch. 105, par. 901)
Sec. 1001. 
		
		This Article may be cited as the Alton Lake Heritage Parkway Corridor Law.
(Source: P.A. 88-274.)
(20 ILCS 3905/1002) (from Ch. 105, par. 902)
Sec. 1002. 
		The Illinois General Assembly finds:
(a) that the Mississippi River from Alton to Grafton is recognized as
the most beautiful portion of the entire River;
(b) that Alton Lake and the majestic limestone bluffs on this parkway
corridor are irreplaceable assets;
(c) that the scenic, cultural, historical, geological, archaeological,
ecological, and recreational resources in this part of the Mississippi
River Valley are international attractions which should be more appreciated;
(d) that preservation of the Native American heritage in this area,
especially remains and cemeteries (including mounds), must be assured;
(e) that public opinion is overwhelmingly in favor of preserving and
protecting this scenic, natural, and cultural heritage;
(f) that the best interests of the State of Illinois will be served
by this protection;
(g) that current procedures for this protection are inadequate; and
(h) that numerous State, federal, and private agencies are much
interested in this parkway corridor.
(Source: P.A. 88-274.)
(20 ILCS 3905/1003) (from Ch. 105, par. 903)
Sec. 1003. 
		
		The Alton Lake portion of the parkway corridor from Alton to
Pere
Marquette State Park (except the City of Grafton) is officially designated
as the Alton Lake Heritage Parkway Corridor.
(Source: P.A. 88-274.)
(20 ILCS 3905/1004) (from Ch. 105, par. 904)
Sec. 1004. 
		
		The State of Illinois, in carrying forward its duties to
preserve or enhance the quality of this Parkway Corridor, may establish a
program:
(a) to formulate and enforce meaningful scenic easements;
(b) to acquire, improve, maintain, manage, exchange, and consolidate
available lands and easements and buildings for the best interests of
the public; and
(c) to adopt rules and performance standards, and to require permits for
the installation and operation of facilities within the Parkway Corridor.
However, any rules and performance standards promulgated under this Section
shall recognize the validity of existing institutions and commercial business
interests and their successors located within the Parkway Corridor, shall
not adversely affect or restrict the operations of these business interests
or their successors within the existing business facilities, and shall not
restrict ingress to and egress from these business interests or their
successors subject to the authority of the Department of Transportation.
(Source: P.A. 88-274.)
(20 ILCS 3905/1005) (from Ch. 105, par. 905)
Sec. 1005. Advisory Commission. The State of Illinois, in carrying
forward its duties to preserve or enhance the quality of this Parkway
Corridor, shall
establish the Alton Lake Heritage Parkway Advisory Commission.
Beginning on January 1, 1994 (the effective date of Public Act 88-274), the
Commission shall be known as, and its name shall be changed to, the Alton Lake
Heritage Parkway Corridor Advisory Commission.
The Commission shall consist of 10 members, one each from Alton and
Godfrey Townships in Madison County, one each from Quarry and Elsah
Townships in Jersey County, one each from the cities of Alton, Elsah,
and Grafton, one from the Village of Godfrey, and one each from Madison
and Jersey Counties.  The Supervisor of each Township, the Mayor of each
municipality, and the County Board Chairman of each county shall appoint the
members from their respective township, municipality, or county.  The
Mississippi River Parkway Advisory Council shall serve as a technical advisory
body to the Commission.
The Commission will develop a land management plan that it will recommend
to the General Assembly by November 1, 1992.
The plan shall be subject to a public informational meeting prior to it
being sent to the General Assembly.  Thereafter the Commission is authorized
to facilitate, coordinate, make recommendations for implementing, and assist in
implementing the land management plan in the parkway corridor and its viewshed,
conservation, and open land-agricultural cores.
The Commission may raise, accept, and expend funds from public and
private sources
for the purpose of developing, facilitating and coordinating and making
recommendations for the implementation of, and assisting in the implementation
of, the land management plan in the parkway corridor.
Using funds that it receives as authorized by this Section, the Commission
may select and contract with a multidiscipline design consultant to assist the
Commission in the design and development of the parkway corridor.
The Commission is authorized to cooperate with not-for-profit corporations
empowered to establish trusts to acquire and hold title to scenic easements and
other interests in land for the purposes of this Article and implementation of
the
land management plan in the parkway corridor.
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)
(20 ILCS 3905/1006) (from Ch. 105, par. 906)
Sec. 1006. 
		
		The State of Illinois may seek the cooperation and assistance
of federal, State, regional, county, municipal, and other local agencies,
commissions, or individuals in the protection, preservation, and
enhancement of the Alton Lake Heritage Parkway Corridor. All State
departments and
agencies shall provide their cooperation and assistance upon request from
the General Assembly.
(Source: P.A. 88-274.)