(70 ILCS 200/Art. 55 heading)

(70 ILCS 200/55-1) Sec. 55-1. Short title. This Article may be cited as the Chicago South Civic Center Law of 1997. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-5) Sec. 55-5. Definitions. When used in this Article: "Authority" means the Chicago South Civic Center Authority. "Board" means the governing and administrative body of the Chicago South Civic Center Authority. "Metropolitan area" means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the City of Harvey and the Villages of Flossmoor, Lansing, South Holland, Homewood, East Hazel Crest, and Glenwood, together with the territory within the boundaries of other Illinois municipalities that become part of the metropolitan area as provided in Section 55-15. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-10) Sec. 55-10. Authority created; principal office. There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic and municipal corporation by the name and style of the Chicago South Civic Center Authority in the metropolitan area. The principal office of the Authority shall be in the City of Harvey. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-15) Sec. 55-15. Inclusion of contiguous territory within metropolitan area. A municipality that is contiguous to the metropolitan area may, by ordinance, request that its territory be included within the metropolitan area. The request shall be made to the Board of the Authority. If the Board, by ordinance, approves the request, the territory of the requesting municipality shall thereafter be part of the metropolitan area. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-20) Sec. 55-20. Board created. The governing and administrative body of the Authority shall be known as the Chicago South Civic Center Authority 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 200/55-25) Sec. 55-25. Board members appointed. On September 26, 1991 (the effective date of Public Act 87-738), the terms of all the current Board members shall expire. Within 60 days after that date, the mayor or president, as the case may be, of each of the following municipalities, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities of that municipality, shall appoint one member to the Board, for a total of 7 members: Harvey, Flossmoor, Lansing, South Holland, Homewood, East Hazel Crest, and Glenwood. Two members shall serve for terms expiring June 1, 1993, 2 members for terms expiring June 1, 1994, and 3 members for terms expiring June 1, 1995. Terms of the members shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the Board after all appointments are made. Within 60 days after the territory of a municipality becomes part of the metropolitan area as provided in Section 55-15, the mayor or president, as the case may be, of that municipality, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities of that municipality, shall appoint one member to the Board, who shall be an additional member; that additional member shall serve an initial term expiring on June 1 of the second calendar year after appointment. The successors of the members shall be appointed in like manner for 3 year terms from the date of appointment, except in case of an appointment to fill a vacancy. The Board may, by ordinance, appoint from one to 5 additional members of the Board, those additional members to serve at the pleasure of the Board. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-30) Sec. 55-30. Board members; vacancy in office. Members of the Board, except additional members appointed by the Board, shall hold office until their respective successors have been appointed and qualified. Any member, except additional members appointed by the Board, may resign from office to take effect when his or her successor has been appointed and has qualified. An additional member appointed by the Board may resign from office to take effect upon the date the member specifies. The mayor or president, as the case may be, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities of the municipality, may remove any member of the Board appointed by him or her in case of incompetency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, after service on the member, by registered United States mail, return receipt requested, of a copy of the written charges against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in person or by counsel in his or her own defense upon not less than 10 days notice. In case of failure to qualify within the time required or of abandonment of office or in case of death, conviction of a felony or removal from office, a member's office shall become vacant. Each vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in like manner, as in case of expiration of the term of a member of the Board. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-35) Sec. 55-35. Organization of the Board. As soon as practicably possible after the appointment of the members as provided in Public Act 87-738, the Board shall organize for the transaction of business, select a chairperson and a temporary secretary from its own number and adopt by-laws and regulations to govern its proceedings. The initial chairperson and his or her successors shall be elected by the Board from time to time for the term of his or her office as a member of the Board or for the term of 3 years, whichever is shorter. Actions taken by the Board before September 26, 1991 (the effective date of Public Act 87-738) shall remain in force until changed by the Board on or after that date. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-40) Sec. 55-40. Quorum; action by majority of Board members. A majority of all the appointed members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All actions of the Board shall be by ordinance or resolution, and the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the appointed members shall be necessary for the adoption of any ordinance or resolution. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-45) Sec. 55-45. Contracts. All contracts for the sale of property of the value of more than $10,000 or for a concession in or lease of property including air rights of the Authority for a term of more than one year shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder after advertising for bids. All construction contracts and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and services, when the expense thereof will exceed $10,000, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids, excepting (1) when repair parts, accessories, equipment or services are required for equipment or services previously furnished or contracted for; (2) when the nature of the services required is such that competitive bidding is not in the best interest of the public, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the services of accountants, architects, attorneys, engineers, physicians, superintendents of construction and others possessing a high degree of skill; and (3) when services such as water, light, heat, power, telephone or telegraph are required. All contracts involving less than $10,000 shall be let by competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder whenever possible and, in any event, in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public. Competitive bidding is not required for the lease of real estate or buildings owned or controlled by the Authority. The Board is empowered to offer such leases upon such terms as it deems advisable. In determining the responsibility of any bidder, the Board may take into account the past records of dealings with the bidder, experience, adequacy of equipment, ability to complete performance within the time set, and other factors besides financial responsibility, but in no case shall any such contracts be awarded to any other than the highest bidder (in case of sale, concession or lease) or the lowest bidder (in case of purchase or expenditure) unless authorized or approved by a vote of at least a majority of all the appointed members of the Board, and unless such action is accompanied by a statement in writing setting forth the reasons for not awarding the contract to the highest or lowest bidder, as the case may be, which statement shall be kept on file in the principal office of the Authority and open to public inspection. Members of the Board, officers and employees of the Authority and their relatives within the fourth degree of consanguinity by the terms of the civil law, are forbidden to be interested directly or indirectly in any contract for construction or maintenance work or for the delivery of materials, supplies or equipment. The Board shall have the right to reject all bids and to readvertise for bids. If after any such advertisement no responsible and satisfactory bid within the terms of the advertisement shall be received, the Board may award such contract without competitive bidding provided that it shall not be less advantageous to the Authority than any valid bid received pursuant to advertisement. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to carry into effect the provisions of this Section. (Source: P.A. 93-491, eff. 1-1-04.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-50) Sec. 55-50. 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 Cook 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 200/55-55) Sec. 55-55. 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 Mayor of the City of Harvey. (Source: P.A. 90-328, eff. 1-1-98.)

(70 ILCS 200/55-60) Sec. 55-60. 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 2-97. Board meetings; public records. 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 2-130. 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.)