(620 ILCS 50/1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 104) Sec. 1. For the purposes of this Act, the words, terms, and phrases in Sections 2 to 14, inclusive, shall have the meanings prescribed in such sections unless otherwise specifically defined or unless another intention clearly appears or the context otherwise requires. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/2)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 105) Sec. 2. "Commission" means the County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/3)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 106) Sec. 3. "Joint Commission" means the Joint County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/4)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 107) Sec. 4. "Commissioner" means member of the County Airports Commission or Joint County Airports Commission, as the case may be. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/5)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 108) Sec. 5. "Superintendent" means the County Superintendent of Airports. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/6)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 109) Sec. 6. "Aircraft" means the same as in Section 3 of the Illinois Aeronautics Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/7)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 110) Sec. 7. "Airport" means any area of land, water, or both, which is designed or acquired for the landing and take‑off of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the sheltering, servicing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights of way, whether heretofor or hereafter established, and all "airport facilities" as hereinafter defined. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/8)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 111) Sec. 8. "Department" means the Department of Transportation of this State. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/9)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 112) Sec. 9. "Airport Facilities" means any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, air navigation, including airports and any structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, marks, communicating systems, or other instrumentalities or devices used or useful as an aid constituting an advantage or convenience, to the safe taking‑off, navigation, and landing of aircraft, or the safe, efficient and economical operation or maintenance of an airport, and any combination of any or all of such facilities. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/10)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 113) Sec. 10. "Airport protection privileges" means easements through or other interests in air space over land or water, interests in airport hazards outside the boundaries of airports and other protection privileges, the acquisition or control of which is necessary to insure safe approaches to the landing areas of airports and the safe, efficient and economical operation thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/11)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 114) Sec. 11. "Airport hazard" means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/12)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 115) Sec. 12. "Meeting" when reference is had to the county board, means a regular, adjourned or special meeting called as provided by the Counties Code. (Source: P.A. 86‑1475.)
(620 ILCS 50/13)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 116) Sec. 13. "General Bonds" means bonds issued by the county, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is provided for by a sufficient direct annual tax. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/14)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 117) Sec. 14. "Revenue Bonds" means bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is not provided for by a direct tax, but shall come from sources other than county taxes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 118) Sec. 15. For the purposes of this Act, the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15a)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 119) Sec. 15a. This Act shall not be construed as repealing either or both of the following Acts: "An Act in relation to the establishment, acquisition, maintenance and operation of airports and landing fields by counties of less than 500,000 population, and by such counties jointly with certain taxing districts located within or partly within such counties, and to provide methods for the financing thereof", approved July 22, 1943; "An Act to empower counties to acquire, own, construct, manage, maintain, operate, and lease airports and landing fields, to levy taxes and issue bonds therefor, and to exercise the power of eminent domain", approved March 14, 1941. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/16)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 120) Sec. 16. Whenever in this Act provision is made for the filing of a petition, all such petitions shall be filed with the county clerk, unless otherwise provided, in accordance with the general election law. (Source: P.A. 81‑1489.)
(620 ILCS 50/17)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 121) Sec. 17. Whenever in this Act, it is required that a specified percentage of the legal voters of the county sign a petition, such percentage may exceed that specified, and the number so required shall be based on the total number of votes cast for candidates for Governor in the general election held in that county, next preceding the date of the filing of such petition. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/18)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 122) Sec. 18. Each county of this State having less than 500,000 population, in the manner hereinafter provided is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase or otherwise, to construct, improve, repair, maintain and operate an airport or a system of airports to facilitate travel by aircraft between the principal cities and trading points in each county with each other, and also with the principal cities and trading points in other counties and shall have authority to exercise all such powers within its boundaries and in adjacent territory within this state not in excess of five miles from the nearest boundary line thereof, and in any adjoining state, after first having obtained authority if any be necessary, from the United States or such adjoining state or both, to charge reasonable fees and rents for the use of such airports, and to provide the means therefor by levying a tax and borrowing money. Every county operating under this Act in order to secure greater working efficiency may convey the property acquired for airport purposes, or any part thereof, or any interest therein to any other county or municipality adjacent thereto for public airport purposes upon such terms and conditions as the respective governing bodies shall agree by a two‑thirds vote of all members of each of such governing bodies. Adjoining counties may jointly exercise all the power and authority conferred upon a county by this Act, in the manner hereinafter provided. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/19)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 123) Sec. 19. The county board of each county having a population of less than 500,000 population, shall have the power and it shall be its duty, in the manner provided in this Act: 1. To elect the commissioner defined in Section 4. 2. To appoint a county superintendent of airports as provided in Section 35. 3. To levy a tax of not to exceed 2 mills as provided in Section 59. 4. To issue and sell General Bonds as provided in Section 60, provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 1% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 5. To issue and sell Revenue Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in Section 61 provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 2% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 6. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. All actions taken by the county board shall be by roll call vote. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/20)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 124) Sec. 20. The County Airports Commission when created by the county board as in this Act provided, shall have the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 21 to 34, inclusive. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/21)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 125) Sec. 21. To locate, establish, acquire by purchase or otherwise, construct, improve, repair, maintain, extend and operate the Airport or System of Airports provided for in this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/22)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 126) Sec. 22. To acquire land in fee simple, rights in and over land, and easements, upon, over or across land, and leasehold interests in land, and tangible and intangible personal property, used or useful for the location, establishment, maintenance, development, expansion, extension or improvement of any such airport or airports. Such acquisition may be by dedication, purchase, gift, agreement, lease, use or adverse possession or by condemnation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/23)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 127) Sec. 23. To fix, charge and collect reasonable rentals, tolls, fees, and charges for the use of any airport, or any part thereof, or any airport facility. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/24)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 128) Sec. 24. To establish, maintain, extend and improve roadways and approaches by land, water or air to any such airport and to contract or otherwise provide, by condemnation if necessary, for the removal of any airport hazard or the removal or relocation of all private structures, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles and all other facilities and equipment which may interfere with the location, expansion, development or improvement of such airports or with the safe approach thereto or take‑off therefrom by aircraft, and to pay the cost of removal or relocation; and to exercise the powers and duties conferred by law upon the counties as to zoning with respect to airports under its jurisdiction. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/25)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 129) Sec. 25. To be responsible for, and have jurisdiction over all public roads and streets within and adjoining the site of any airport and to exercise and be vested with the same powers and duties with respect thereto as is now conferred upon township highway commissioners and county boards over such public roads and streets. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/26)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 130) Sec. 26. To enter into an agreement for airport protection privileges and to acquire them by condemnation if unable to reach an agreement with the owners thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/27)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 131) Sec. 27. To agree with the state or federal governments or with any public body or agency in respect to the removal and relocation of any object of natural growth, airport hazard or any structure or building within the vicinity of any airport or within an approach and which is owned or within the control of such government public body or agency and to pay all or an agreed portion of the cost of such removal or relocation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/28)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 132) Sec. 28. To nominate or appoint a County Superintendent of Airports as in this Act provided, and to employ and fix the compensation of the necessary persons to carry out the powers and duties imposed upon the commission by this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/29)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 133) Sec. 29. To regulate and to restrict the flight and operation of aircraft while within or above or within the approaches to such airport or airports, not inconsistent with Federal and State regulations. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/30)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 134) Sec. 30. To supervise, care for, and have custody of all airports under its jurisdiction, including the grounds and buildings constructed, leased or set apart for airport purposes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/31)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 135) Sec. 31. To exercise the right of eminent domain in the following manner: If any plans and surveys provided for in this Act have been approved by the Department, and the resolution presented to the county board adopted as in this Act provided, require that private property be taken or damaged, the County Airport Commission in the name of the county shall have the right to purchase the necessary land from the owner thereof, or if compensation therefor cannot be agreed upon, to have such just compensation ascertained and to acquire and pay for such property in the same manner as near as may be, as provided for in the Eminent Domain Act; provided, that the commission shall not be required, in any case, to furnish a bond. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/31.5) Sec. 31.5. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/32)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 136) Sec. 32. To contract for the performance of any work in connection with the establishment, maintenance and operation of any airport as it may deem to be in the public interest, provided that contracts requiring the expenditure of $2000.00 or more by the County Airport Commission shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder at a public letting held after due publication of notice thereof, however, this requirement shall not apply to contracts for professional services if the approval of the award has been given by the Department. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/33)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 137) Sec. 33. To apply for and receive the grant or loan of money or other financial aid from the state or federal government or from any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board, necessary or useful for the undertaking, performance or execution of any of the objects or purposes of this act, and to undertake the acquisition, establishment, construction, development or improvement of such airport or airports in cooperation with or as a joint enterprise with the state or federal governments or with both the state and federal governments acting or represented by any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138) Sec. 34. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34.1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138.1) Sec. 34.1. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty‑fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84‑731.)
(620 ILCS 50/35)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 139) Sec. 35. In each county that has created a County Airport Commission as in this Act provided, there shall be a County Superintendent of Airports, unless the County Board of such county by resolution approved by the Department shall otherwise determine. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/36)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 140) Sec. 36. Within 30 days after the organization of such county airport commission, or within 30 days after a vacancy occurs in such office, the Commission shall submit a list of not less than 3 nor more than 5 names of persons to the Department, whom it considers desirable candidates for the office of Superintendent. Candidates shall have one or more of the following qualifications in order to be eligible to hold such office: First, shall be a civil engineer, having a degree from a reputable engineering school or a civil engineer recognized as such by a national professional society of engineers, or structural engineer licensed in this state, with an additional 4 years practical experience in highway, structural or airport engineering design and construction, Second, shall have had at least 10 years experience in highway, structural or airport engineering, 5 years of which have been spent in responsible charge of design and construction of such works. The Department shall thereupon determine by competitive examination from among the names submitted the person or persons best fitted for the office and shall thereupon certify its determination to the presiding officer of the county board of such county, who shall then make an order appointing, with the advice and consent of the county board, from the number found eligible, a County Superintendent of Airports for such county. If, on the list submitted, there is found only one person qualified for the position, the proceedings shall be repeated in a like manner until two or more persons eligible for such position has been determined. (Source: P. A. 78‑1128.)
(620 ILCS 50/37)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 141) Sec. 37. Any two or more counties may appoint the same person as Superintendent for each of such counties and may by agreement provide for the proportionate share of the salary and expenses of such appointee to be borne by each county. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/38)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 142) Sec. 38. Upon the request of the Commission and with the approval of the Department, the presiding officer of the county board, with the advice and consent of the county board, may appoint the county engineer to the office of County Superintendent of Airports if he is so qualified as in Section 36 provided, without competitive examination, and for such period as may be agreeable to the Commission or for a term that shall run concurrently with his term of office as such county engineer. No county engineer shall be so appointed unless he consents thereto. (Source: P.A. 87‑217.)
(620 ILCS 50/1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 104) Sec. 1. For the purposes of this Act, the words, terms, and phrases in Sections 2 to 14, inclusive, shall have the meanings prescribed in such sections unless otherwise specifically defined or unless another intention clearly appears or the context otherwise requires. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/2)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 105) Sec. 2. "Commission" means the County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/3)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 106) Sec. 3. "Joint Commission" means the Joint County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/4)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 107) Sec. 4. "Commissioner" means member of the County Airports Commission or Joint County Airports Commission, as the case may be. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/5)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 108) Sec. 5. "Superintendent" means the County Superintendent of Airports. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/6)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 109) Sec. 6. "Aircraft" means the same as in Section 3 of the Illinois Aeronautics Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/7)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 110) Sec. 7. "Airport" means any area of land, water, or both, which is designed or acquired for the landing and take‑off of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the sheltering, servicing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights of way, whether heretofor or hereafter established, and all "airport facilities" as hereinafter defined. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/8)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 111) Sec. 8. "Department" means the Department of Transportation of this State. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/9)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 112) Sec. 9. "Airport Facilities" means any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, air navigation, including airports and any structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, marks, communicating systems, or other instrumentalities or devices used or useful as an aid constituting an advantage or convenience, to the safe taking‑off, navigation, and landing of aircraft, or the safe, efficient and economical operation or maintenance of an airport, and any combination of any or all of such facilities. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/10)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 113) Sec. 10. "Airport protection privileges" means easements through or other interests in air space over land or water, interests in airport hazards outside the boundaries of airports and other protection privileges, the acquisition or control of which is necessary to insure safe approaches to the landing areas of airports and the safe, efficient and economical operation thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/11)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 114) Sec. 11. "Airport hazard" means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/12)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 115) Sec. 12. "Meeting" when reference is had to the county board, means a regular, adjourned or special meeting called as provided by the Counties Code. (Source: P.A. 86‑1475.)
(620 ILCS 50/13)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 116) Sec. 13. "General Bonds" means bonds issued by the county, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is provided for by a sufficient direct annual tax. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/14)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 117) Sec. 14. "Revenue Bonds" means bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is not provided for by a direct tax, but shall come from sources other than county taxes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 118) Sec. 15. For the purposes of this Act, the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15a)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 119) Sec. 15a. This Act shall not be construed as repealing either or both of the following Acts: "An Act in relation to the establishment, acquisition, maintenance and operation of airports and landing fields by counties of less than 500,000 population, and by such counties jointly with certain taxing districts located within or partly within such counties, and to provide methods for the financing thereof", approved July 22, 1943; "An Act to empower counties to acquire, own, construct, manage, maintain, operate, and lease airports and landing fields, to levy taxes and issue bonds therefor, and to exercise the power of eminent domain", approved March 14, 1941. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/16)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 120) Sec. 16. Whenever in this Act provision is made for the filing of a petition, all such petitions shall be filed with the county clerk, unless otherwise provided, in accordance with the general election law. (Source: P.A. 81‑1489.)
(620 ILCS 50/17)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 121) Sec. 17. Whenever in this Act, it is required that a specified percentage of the legal voters of the county sign a petition, such percentage may exceed that specified, and the number so required shall be based on the total number of votes cast for candidates for Governor in the general election held in that county, next preceding the date of the filing of such petition. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/18)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 122) Sec. 18. Each county of this State having less than 500,000 population, in the manner hereinafter provided is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase or otherwise, to construct, improve, repair, maintain and operate an airport or a system of airports to facilitate travel by aircraft between the principal cities and trading points in each county with each other, and also with the principal cities and trading points in other counties and shall have authority to exercise all such powers within its boundaries and in adjacent territory within this state not in excess of five miles from the nearest boundary line thereof, and in any adjoining state, after first having obtained authority if any be necessary, from the United States or such adjoining state or both, to charge reasonable fees and rents for the use of such airports, and to provide the means therefor by levying a tax and borrowing money. Every county operating under this Act in order to secure greater working efficiency may convey the property acquired for airport purposes, or any part thereof, or any interest therein to any other county or municipality adjacent thereto for public airport purposes upon such terms and conditions as the respective governing bodies shall agree by a two‑thirds vote of all members of each of such governing bodies. Adjoining counties may jointly exercise all the power and authority conferred upon a county by this Act, in the manner hereinafter provided. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/19)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 123) Sec. 19. The county board of each county having a population of less than 500,000 population, shall have the power and it shall be its duty, in the manner provided in this Act: 1. To elect the commissioner defined in Section 4. 2. To appoint a county superintendent of airports as provided in Section 35. 3. To levy a tax of not to exceed 2 mills as provided in Section 59. 4. To issue and sell General Bonds as provided in Section 60, provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 1% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 5. To issue and sell Revenue Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in Section 61 provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 2% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 6. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. All actions taken by the county board shall be by roll call vote. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/20)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 124) Sec. 20. The County Airports Commission when created by the county board as in this Act provided, shall have the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 21 to 34, inclusive. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/21)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 125) Sec. 21. To locate, establish, acquire by purchase or otherwise, construct, improve, repair, maintain, extend and operate the Airport or System of Airports provided for in this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/22)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 126) Sec. 22. To acquire land in fee simple, rights in and over land, and easements, upon, over or across land, and leasehold interests in land, and tangible and intangible personal property, used or useful for the location, establishment, maintenance, development, expansion, extension or improvement of any such airport or airports. Such acquisition may be by dedication, purchase, gift, agreement, lease, use or adverse possession or by condemnation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/23)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 127) Sec. 23. To fix, charge and collect reasonable rentals, tolls, fees, and charges for the use of any airport, or any part thereof, or any airport facility. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/24)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 128) Sec. 24. To establish, maintain, extend and improve roadways and approaches by land, water or air to any such airport and to contract or otherwise provide, by condemnation if necessary, for the removal of any airport hazard or the removal or relocation of all private structures, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles and all other facilities and equipment which may interfere with the location, expansion, development or improvement of such airports or with the safe approach thereto or take‑off therefrom by aircraft, and to pay the cost of removal or relocation; and to exercise the powers and duties conferred by law upon the counties as to zoning with respect to airports under its jurisdiction. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/25)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 129) Sec. 25. To be responsible for, and have jurisdiction over all public roads and streets within and adjoining the site of any airport and to exercise and be vested with the same powers and duties with respect thereto as is now conferred upon township highway commissioners and county boards over such public roads and streets. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/26)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 130) Sec. 26. To enter into an agreement for airport protection privileges and to acquire them by condemnation if unable to reach an agreement with the owners thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/27)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 131) Sec. 27. To agree with the state or federal governments or with any public body or agency in respect to the removal and relocation of any object of natural growth, airport hazard or any structure or building within the vicinity of any airport or within an approach and which is owned or within the control of such government public body or agency and to pay all or an agreed portion of the cost of such removal or relocation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/28)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 132) Sec. 28. To nominate or appoint a County Superintendent of Airports as in this Act provided, and to employ and fix the compensation of the necessary persons to carry out the powers and duties imposed upon the commission by this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/29)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 133) Sec. 29. To regulate and to restrict the flight and operation of aircraft while within or above or within the approaches to such airport or airports, not inconsistent with Federal and State regulations. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/30)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 134) Sec. 30. To supervise, care for, and have custody of all airports under its jurisdiction, including the grounds and buildings constructed, leased or set apart for airport purposes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/31)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 135) Sec. 31. To exercise the right of eminent domain in the following manner: If any plans and surveys provided for in this Act have been approved by the Department, and the resolution presented to the county board adopted as in this Act provided, require that private property be taken or damaged, the County Airport Commission in the name of the county shall have the right to purchase the necessary land from the owner thereof, or if compensation therefor cannot be agreed upon, to have such just compensation ascertained and to acquire and pay for such property in the same manner as near as may be, as provided for in the Eminent Domain Act; provided, that the commission shall not be required, in any case, to furnish a bond. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/31.5) Sec. 31.5. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/32)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 136) Sec. 32. To contract for the performance of any work in connection with the establishment, maintenance and operation of any airport as it may deem to be in the public interest, provided that contracts requiring the expenditure of $2000.00 or more by the County Airport Commission shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder at a public letting held after due publication of notice thereof, however, this requirement shall not apply to contracts for professional services if the approval of the award has been given by the Department. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/33)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 137) Sec. 33. To apply for and receive the grant or loan of money or other financial aid from the state or federal government or from any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board, necessary or useful for the undertaking, performance or execution of any of the objects or purposes of this act, and to undertake the acquisition, establishment, construction, development or improvement of such airport or airports in cooperation with or as a joint enterprise with the state or federal governments or with both the state and federal governments acting or represented by any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138) Sec. 34. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34.1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138.1) Sec. 34.1. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty‑fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84‑731.)
(620 ILCS 50/35)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 139) Sec. 35. In each county that has created a County Airport Commission as in this Act provided, there shall be a County Superintendent of Airports, unless the County Board of such county by resolution approved by the Department shall otherwise determine. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/36)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 140) Sec. 36. Within 30 days after the organization of such county airport commission, or within 30 days after a vacancy occurs in such office, the Commission shall submit a list of not less than 3 nor more than 5 names of persons to the Department, whom it considers desirable candidates for the office of Superintendent. Candidates shall have one or more of the following qualifications in order to be eligible to hold such office: First, shall be a civil engineer, having a degree from a reputable engineering school or a civil engineer recognized as such by a national professional society of engineers, or structural engineer licensed in this state, with an additional 4 years practical experience in highway, structural or airport engineering design and construction, Second, shall have had at least 10 years experience in highway, structural or airport engineering, 5 years of which have been spent in responsible charge of design and construction of such works. The Department shall thereupon determine by competitive examination from among the names submitted the person or persons best fitted for the office and shall thereupon certify its determination to the presiding officer of the county board of such county, who shall then make an order appointing, with the advice and consent of the county board, from the number found eligible, a County Superintendent of Airports for such county. If, on the list submitted, there is found only one person qualified for the position, the proceedings shall be repeated in a like manner until two or more persons eligible for such position has been determined. (Source: P. A. 78‑1128.)
(620 ILCS 50/37)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 141) Sec. 37. Any two or more counties may appoint the same person as Superintendent for each of such counties and may by agreement provide for the proportionate share of the salary and expenses of such appointee to be borne by each county. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/38)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 142) Sec. 38. Upon the request of the Commission and with the approval of the Department, the presiding officer of the county board, with the advice and consent of the county board, may appoint the county engineer to the office of County Superintendent of Airports if he is so qualified as in Section 36 provided, without competitive examination, and for such period as may be agreeable to the Commission or for a term that shall run concurrently with his term of office as such county engineer. No county engineer shall be so appointed unless he consents thereto. (Source: P.A. 87‑217.)
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(620 ILCS 50/1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 104) Sec. 1. For the purposes of this Act, the words, terms, and phrases in Sections 2 to 14, inclusive, shall have the meanings prescribed in such sections unless otherwise specifically defined or unless another intention clearly appears or the context otherwise requires. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/2)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 105) Sec. 2. "Commission" means the County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/3)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 106) Sec. 3. "Joint Commission" means the Joint County Airports Commission. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/4)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 107) Sec. 4. "Commissioner" means member of the County Airports Commission or Joint County Airports Commission, as the case may be. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/5)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 108) Sec. 5. "Superintendent" means the County Superintendent of Airports. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/6)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 109) Sec. 6. "Aircraft" means the same as in Section 3 of the Illinois Aeronautics Act. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/7)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 110) Sec. 7. "Airport" means any area of land, water, or both, which is designed or acquired for the landing and take‑off of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the sheltering, servicing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, and all appurtenant rights of way, whether heretofor or hereafter established, and all "airport facilities" as hereinafter defined. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/8)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 111) Sec. 8. "Department" means the Department of Transportation of this State. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/9)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 112) Sec. 9. "Airport Facilities" means any facility used in, available for use in, or designed for use in, air navigation, including airports and any structures, mechanisms, lights, beacons, marks, communicating systems, or other instrumentalities or devices used or useful as an aid constituting an advantage or convenience, to the safe taking‑off, navigation, and landing of aircraft, or the safe, efficient and economical operation or maintenance of an airport, and any combination of any or all of such facilities. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/10)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 113) Sec. 10. "Airport protection privileges" means easements through or other interests in air space over land or water, interests in airport hazards outside the boundaries of airports and other protection privileges, the acquisition or control of which is necessary to insure safe approaches to the landing areas of airports and the safe, efficient and economical operation thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/11)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 114) Sec. 11. "Airport hazard" means any structure, object of natural growth, or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/12)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 115) Sec. 12. "Meeting" when reference is had to the county board, means a regular, adjourned or special meeting called as provided by the Counties Code. (Source: P.A. 86‑1475.)
(620 ILCS 50/13)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 116) Sec. 13. "General Bonds" means bonds issued by the county, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is provided for by a sufficient direct annual tax. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/14)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 117) Sec. 14. "Revenue Bonds" means bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, the payment of interest thereon as it falls due and the payment of the principal thereof is not provided for by a direct tax, but shall come from sources other than county taxes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 118) Sec. 15. For the purposes of this Act, the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/15a)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 119) Sec. 15a. This Act shall not be construed as repealing either or both of the following Acts: "An Act in relation to the establishment, acquisition, maintenance and operation of airports and landing fields by counties of less than 500,000 population, and by such counties jointly with certain taxing districts located within or partly within such counties, and to provide methods for the financing thereof", approved July 22, 1943; "An Act to empower counties to acquire, own, construct, manage, maintain, operate, and lease airports and landing fields, to levy taxes and issue bonds therefor, and to exercise the power of eminent domain", approved March 14, 1941. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/16)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 120) Sec. 16. Whenever in this Act provision is made for the filing of a petition, all such petitions shall be filed with the county clerk, unless otherwise provided, in accordance with the general election law. (Source: P.A. 81‑1489.)
(620 ILCS 50/17)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 121) Sec. 17. Whenever in this Act, it is required that a specified percentage of the legal voters of the county sign a petition, such percentage may exceed that specified, and the number so required shall be based on the total number of votes cast for candidates for Governor in the general election held in that county, next preceding the date of the filing of such petition. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/18)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 122) Sec. 18. Each county of this State having less than 500,000 population, in the manner hereinafter provided is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase or otherwise, to construct, improve, repair, maintain and operate an airport or a system of airports to facilitate travel by aircraft between the principal cities and trading points in each county with each other, and also with the principal cities and trading points in other counties and shall have authority to exercise all such powers within its boundaries and in adjacent territory within this state not in excess of five miles from the nearest boundary line thereof, and in any adjoining state, after first having obtained authority if any be necessary, from the United States or such adjoining state or both, to charge reasonable fees and rents for the use of such airports, and to provide the means therefor by levying a tax and borrowing money. Every county operating under this Act in order to secure greater working efficiency may convey the property acquired for airport purposes, or any part thereof, or any interest therein to any other county or municipality adjacent thereto for public airport purposes upon such terms and conditions as the respective governing bodies shall agree by a two‑thirds vote of all members of each of such governing bodies. Adjoining counties may jointly exercise all the power and authority conferred upon a county by this Act, in the manner hereinafter provided. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/19)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 123) Sec. 19. The county board of each county having a population of less than 500,000 population, shall have the power and it shall be its duty, in the manner provided in this Act: 1. To elect the commissioner defined in Section 4. 2. To appoint a county superintendent of airports as provided in Section 35. 3. To levy a tax of not to exceed 2 mills as provided in Section 59. 4. To issue and sell General Bonds as provided in Section 60, provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 1% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 5. To issue and sell Revenue Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness as provided in Section 61 provided the aggregate amount of such bonds outstanding at any time shall not exceed 2% of the value of all the taxable property of the county. 6. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. All actions taken by the county board shall be by roll call vote. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1842.)
(620 ILCS 50/20)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 124) Sec. 20. The County Airports Commission when created by the county board as in this Act provided, shall have the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 21 to 34, inclusive. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/21)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 125) Sec. 21. To locate, establish, acquire by purchase or otherwise, construct, improve, repair, maintain, extend and operate the Airport or System of Airports provided for in this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/22)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 126) Sec. 22. To acquire land in fee simple, rights in and over land, and easements, upon, over or across land, and leasehold interests in land, and tangible and intangible personal property, used or useful for the location, establishment, maintenance, development, expansion, extension or improvement of any such airport or airports. Such acquisition may be by dedication, purchase, gift, agreement, lease, use or adverse possession or by condemnation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/23)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 127) Sec. 23. To fix, charge and collect reasonable rentals, tolls, fees, and charges for the use of any airport, or any part thereof, or any airport facility. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/24)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 128) Sec. 24. To establish, maintain, extend and improve roadways and approaches by land, water or air to any such airport and to contract or otherwise provide, by condemnation if necessary, for the removal of any airport hazard or the removal or relocation of all private structures, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, poles and all other facilities and equipment which may interfere with the location, expansion, development or improvement of such airports or with the safe approach thereto or take‑off therefrom by aircraft, and to pay the cost of removal or relocation; and to exercise the powers and duties conferred by law upon the counties as to zoning with respect to airports under its jurisdiction. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/25)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 129) Sec. 25. To be responsible for, and have jurisdiction over all public roads and streets within and adjoining the site of any airport and to exercise and be vested with the same powers and duties with respect thereto as is now conferred upon township highway commissioners and county boards over such public roads and streets. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/26)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 130) Sec. 26. To enter into an agreement for airport protection privileges and to acquire them by condemnation if unable to reach an agreement with the owners thereof. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/27)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 131) Sec. 27. To agree with the state or federal governments or with any public body or agency in respect to the removal and relocation of any object of natural growth, airport hazard or any structure or building within the vicinity of any airport or within an approach and which is owned or within the control of such government public body or agency and to pay all or an agreed portion of the cost of such removal or relocation. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/28)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 132) Sec. 28. To nominate or appoint a County Superintendent of Airports as in this Act provided, and to employ and fix the compensation of the necessary persons to carry out the powers and duties imposed upon the commission by this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/29)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 133) Sec. 29. To regulate and to restrict the flight and operation of aircraft while within or above or within the approaches to such airport or airports, not inconsistent with Federal and State regulations. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/30)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 134) Sec. 30. To supervise, care for, and have custody of all airports under its jurisdiction, including the grounds and buildings constructed, leased or set apart for airport purposes. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/31)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 135) Sec. 31. To exercise the right of eminent domain in the following manner: If any plans and surveys provided for in this Act have been approved by the Department, and the resolution presented to the county board adopted as in this Act provided, require that private property be taken or damaged, the County Airport Commission in the name of the county shall have the right to purchase the necessary land from the owner thereof, or if compensation therefor cannot be agreed upon, to have such just compensation ascertained and to acquire and pay for such property in the same manner as near as may be, as provided for in the Eminent Domain Act; provided, that the commission shall not be required, in any case, to furnish a bond. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/31.5) Sec. 31.5. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94‑1055, eff. 1‑1‑07.)
(620 ILCS 50/32)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 136) Sec. 32. To contract for the performance of any work in connection with the establishment, maintenance and operation of any airport as it may deem to be in the public interest, provided that contracts requiring the expenditure of $2000.00 or more by the County Airport Commission shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder at a public letting held after due publication of notice thereof, however, this requirement shall not apply to contracts for professional services if the approval of the award has been given by the Department. (Source: P.A. 81‑840.)
(620 ILCS 50/33)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 137) Sec. 33. To apply for and receive the grant or loan of money or other financial aid from the state or federal government or from any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board, necessary or useful for the undertaking, performance or execution of any of the objects or purposes of this act, and to undertake the acquisition, establishment, construction, development or improvement of such airport or airports in cooperation with or as a joint enterprise with the state or federal governments or with both the state and federal governments acting or represented by any state or federal agency, department, bureau or board. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138) Sec. 34. To perform such other acts as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Act. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/34.1)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 138.1) Sec. 34.1. Purchases made pursuant to this Act shall be made in compliance with the "Local Government Prompt Payment Act", approved by the Eighty‑fourth General Assembly. (Source: P.A. 84‑731.)
(620 ILCS 50/35)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 139) Sec. 35. In each county that has created a County Airport Commission as in this Act provided, there shall be a County Superintendent of Airports, unless the County Board of such county by resolution approved by the Department shall otherwise determine. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 594.)
(620 ILCS 50/36)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 140) Sec. 36. Within 30 days after the organization of such county airport commission, or within 30 days after a vacancy occurs in such office, the Commission shall submit a list of not less than 3 nor more than 5 names of persons to the Department, whom it considers desirable candidates for the office of Superintendent. Candidates shall have one or more of the following qualifications in order to be eligible to hold such office: First, shall be a civil engineer, having a degree from a reputable engineering school or a civil engineer recognized as such by a national professional society of engineers, or structural engineer licensed in this state, with an additional 4 years practical experience in highway, structural or airport engineering design and construction, Second, shall have had at least 10 years experience in highway, structural or airport engineering, 5 years of which have been spent in responsible charge of design and construction of such works. The Department shall thereupon determine by competitive examination from among the names submitted the person or persons best fitted for the office and shall thereupon certify its determination to the presiding officer of the county board of such county, who shall then make an order appointing, with the advice and consent of the county board, from the number found eligible, a County Superintendent of Airports for such county. If, on the list submitted, there is found only one person qualified for the position, the proceedings shall be repeated in a like manner until two or more persons eligible for such position has been determined. (Source: P. A. 78‑1128.)
(620 ILCS 50/37)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 141) Sec. 37. Any two or more counties may appoint the same person as Superintendent for each of such counties and may by agreement provide for the proportionate share of the salary and expenses of such appointee to be borne by each county. (Source: P.A. 92‑341, eff. 8‑10‑01.)
(620 ILCS 50/38)(from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 142) Sec. 38. Upon the request of the Commission and with the approval of the Department, the presiding officer of the county board, with the advice and consent of the county board, may appoint the county engineer to the office of County Superintendent of Airports if he is so qualified as in Section 36 provided, without competitive examination, and for such period as may be agreeable to the Commission or for a term that shall run concurrently with his term of office as such county engineer. No county engineer shall be so appointed unless he consents thereto. (Source: P.A. 87‑217.)
