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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the West Cook Flood Prevention District Act. Establishes the West Cook Flood Prevention District for the purpose of managing the water that flows into the Town of Cicero sewer system, including connected sewer systems. Provides that the territory of the district is the corporate limits of the Town of Cicero as well as the portions of the City of Berwyn, the Village of Oak Park, and the City of Chicago from which sewage or stormwater is discharged into the Town of Cicero sewerage system or any sewer connected within those areas. Includes provisions relating to appointment of trustees, board of trustee powers, enactment of ordinances and rules, fines and criminal offenses for ordinance violations, sewer systems, sewage and stormwater agreements, fees and special assessments that may be charged, unlawful discharge into sewers of the district, acquisition of real and personal property, eminent domain, lease of property, borrowing of money and issuance of bonds, a district assistance program, contractual requirements, and other provisions about the operation of the district. Amends the Eminent Domain Act to provide that the Board of Trustees of the West Cook Flood Prevention District may acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain for general district purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the West Cook Flood Prevention District, a special governmental entity created to manage water flow and sewage systems in the Town of Cicero and surrounding areas, including portions of Berwyn, Oak Park, and Chicago. The district will be governed by a board of seven trustees (four from Cicero, one each from Berwyn, Oak Park, and Chicago) who will have broad powers to regulate sewage and stormwater discharge, construct and maintain infrastructure, levy fees, issue bonds, and take legal action against entities that violate discharge regulations. The district can acquire property, enter into agreements with other governmental units, and implement a stormwater management plan, with specific provisions for annexation, disconnection, and inter-municipal cooperation. Notably, the district cannot levy taxes directly but can charge fees, issue bonds, and assess special charges for services. The bill provides detailed procedures for board operations, enforcement of regulations, civil penalties, and administrative hearings, with an emphasis on environmental protection and managing water infrastructure effectively in the West Cook County area.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3703&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3703.htm |
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