Illinois § 205-20

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 205-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 205-20.

Ordinance describing project. (a) A township board may initiate proceedings under this Article by adopting an ordinance describing in a general way the contemplated project and referring to plans and specifications prepared for any construction work. The ordinance shall be placed on file in the office of the township clerk and shall be available for inspection by the public. (b) The ordinance shall set out the total estimated cost of the project, fix the amount of bonds proposed to be issued, the maturity or maturities, the interest rate, and all details concerning the bonds, and set out the covenants and undertakings of the township in connection with the application of the income and revenue and the issuance of additional revenue bonds deemed necessary or advisable for assurance of the payment of the bonds authorized by the ordinance and thereafter issued. (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 205-20 cover?

Section 205-20 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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