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R E V I S E D
1989/1990 PARK DISTRICT
C A L E N D A R
Prepared by Peter M. Murphy, General Counsel
The following Park District Calendar is based on a fiscal year which begins on June 1 and
ends on May 31. For those park districts that have adopted another date for the commencement
of the fiscal year (III. Rev. Stat., Chap. 105, Par. 4-4), this calendar must be adjusted for those
duties that must be performed at times related to the fiscal year. The calendar is also established
around regular park board meetings held on the third Thursday of every month.
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Legal Calendar (continued)
July 20 is the suggested date for
the board to estimate the funds to be
raised by the tax levy ordinance, and
to determine whether the funds to be
raised exceed, by more than 105 percent, the amount extended or estimated to be extended upon the levy
of the preceding year. (This determination must be made at least 20
days prior to enactment of the levy
ordinance.) (Chap. 120, Pars. 864
and 866).
NOTE 1: Pending legislation,
(H.B. 1926) passed by the General Assembly, would make a number of
changes to The Truth in Taxation Act
including a change in the content of
the notice provisions. Watch for future
Legislative Updates on H.B. 1926.
NOTE 2: It is recommended that
the park district attorney review all
determinations and proceedings relating to this reference, which is The
Truth in Taxation Act (Chap. 120,
Par. 861 et seq.).
July 20 (regular July board
meeting).
July 21 � Attend the Legislative
Golf Outing (Bensenville Park District, White Pines Golf Course).
July 21 is the last day to file a petition to create a political subdivision
with the appropriate circuit court
clerk (Chap. 46, Par. 28-2).
NOTE 1: Objections may be filed
on or before the date of the hearing
with the appropriate circuit court
clerk (Chap. 46, Par. 28-4).
NOTE 2: The circuit court clerk
shall publish the hearing date for a
public policy election filed in his/her
office not later than 14 days after the
petition is actually filed, but at least
5 days before actual hearing (final
NOTE 3: If initial officers are to be
elected at the election for creation of
a new unit of government, candidates
for such offices shall file nomination papers 78 to 71 days before such
election (Chap. 46, Par. 10-6).
July 22 is the last day notice of intention to file a petition to create a
political subdivision, whose officers
are to be elected rather than appointed, may be published in a newspaper within the proposed political
subdivision, or if none, in a newspaper
of general circulation within the proposed territory (Chap. 46, Par. 28-2).
July 30 is the last date to publish
determination of prevailing rate of
wages (if determination was made by
the district and not the Department of
Labor), and mail copies of rates to requesting parties. (Publication must be
within 30 days of date of filing with
Secretary of State (Chap. 48, Par.
39s-9).
August 1 � Nominations to the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Board are accepted between August 1
and September 15 (Chap. 1081/2, Par.
7-175).
August 3 is the suggested date to
publish notice of hearing (Truth in
Taxation Act) if the district's proposed
levy is greater than 105 percent of last
year's extension or estimated extension
� must publish not less than seven,
nor more than 14, days prior to hearing. August 3 publication date assumes a hearing date of August 10 to
August 17, 1989 � be sure to check
special publication requirements
found in the statute (Chap. 120, Par.
841 et seq. � Also Public Act 82-760).
NOTE: Notice of public hearing
must now include the commonly
known name of the taxing district.
Further, any notice which includes information substantially in excess of
August 12 � Attend Local Officials Day at the Illinois State Fair -
Springfield.
August 17 (regular August board
meeting) is the suggested date to hold
hearing pursuant to Truth in Taxation Act (Chap. 120, Par. 641 et seq.).
August 17 is the suggested date to
enact tax levy ordinance at regular
meeting following The Truth in Taxation hearing (Chap. 105, Par. 5-1).
August 17 is the suggested date to
complete and record all annexations
to the district (prior to filing levy ordinance with county clerk).
August 21 is the last day for filing
petitions for referenda for the submission of questions of public policy
(local). (Except: proposition to create
a political subdivision.) (Chap. 46,
Secs. 28-2, 28-6, 28-7).
August 21 is the first day for filing
of petitions for park commissioners
(new district).
August 28 is the last day to file objections to petitions for referenda for
the submission of questions of public
policy (local). (Except: proposition to
create a political subdivision.) (Chap.
46, Secs. 10-8, 28-4).
August 28 is the last day for filing
of petitions for park commissioner
(new district).
September 1 (if levy ordinance was
enacted on August 17, 1989) is the last
day to publish notice if levy amounts
as enacted exceed prior published figures, or if levy exceeds 105 percent of
last year's extension and there was not
prior publication. (Notice must be
given within 15 days of the date the
levy ordinance was enacted.) (Chap.
120, Sec. 867).
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Legal Calendar (continued)
September 5 is the suggested date
to confirm that a certified copy of the
levy ordinance was properly filed with
the county clerk. Chapter 105, Par.
5-1, requires that a certified copy of
the levy ordinance be filed with the
county clerk not later than the third
Tuesday in September each year.
September 7 is the last day for the
circuit court clerk and the local election official to certify any question of
public policy to the election authority
having jurisdiction over the political
subdivision (Chap. 46, Sec. 28-5).
September 9 attend the 23rd Annual Commissioners Workshop at
the Oakbrook Marriott.
September 16 attend the 23rd Annual Commissioners Workshop at
the Holiday Inn East in Springfield.
September 19 is the suggested day
to (a) file certified copy of tax levy ordinance with county clerk (Chap. 105,
Par. 5-1), and (b) file board president's Certificate of Compliance with
county clerk (Chap. 120, Par. 868).
NOTE: Legislation pending Governor's approval (H.B. 1148) would
change last day for filing the tax levy
to the third Tuesday in December.
September 21 (regular September
board meeting).
September 30 is the last day to file
State and local Government Information (EEO-4) EEOC form 164 with
Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (report documents sex,
race and salary data for employees).
October 2 is the suggested date to
review documents to determine which
October 16 is the first day for local
election officials to conduct in-person
absentee voting (Chap. 46, Sec.
19-2.1).
October 19 (regular October board
meeting). Review nonreferendum
bonding needs preparatory to selling
bonds before close of calendar year
(Chap. 105, Par. 6-4).
October 20-24 - Attend the
NRPA Congress (San Antonio).
October 28 is the last day for the
election authority to publish a notice
of any question of public policy to be
voted upon within its jurisdiction
(Chap. 46, Sec. 12-5).
November 6 is the last day for any
registered voter, presently within the
confines of the United States, who expects to be absent from his county of
residence on election day, to make
application in person to the election
authority or approved local election
official for an official ballot. (Chap.
46, Sec. 19-2).
November 7 is the date of the
Non-Partisan Election.
November 10 attend the IAPD Legal Symposium held at McDonald's
Corporate Center in Oak Brook.
November 16 (regular November
board meeting). Suggested date to enact bond ordinance for nonreferendum bonds to be issued prior to the
end of calendar year (Chap. 105, Par.
6-4).
November 30 is the last date to file
annual audit report with the comptroller of the State of Illinois and
county clerk (within six months of
November 30 is the last date to
publish annual statement of receipts
and disbursements, and file a copy
with the county clerk � for districts
on a June 1-May 31 fiscal year. (Must
be accomplished within six months of
close of fiscal year.) (Chap. 102, Par.
5).
DECEMBER � 1989
December 1 is the suggested date to
verily that, for real estate acquired in
1989, appropriate petitions have been
filed to exempt from real estate taxes
(Chap. 120, Par. 500).
December 14 is the suggested date
to prepare and file with the Supervisor
of Assessments the Annual Certification Status of Exempt Property for
1989. (Last day for filing is January
31, 1990.) (Chap. 120, Par. 500).
December 19 is the last day to (a)
file certified copy of tax levy ordinance
with county clerk (Chap. 105, Par.
5-1), and (b) file board president's
Certificate of Compliance with county
clerk (Chap. 120, Par. 868). (See
Public Act 86-346).
December 21 (regular December
board meeting). Suggested date for
board to approve schedule of regular
meetings for 1990; post and mail to
news media (or this can be done at
beginning of fiscal year). (Chap. 102,
Par. 42.02).
December 29 is the last day for filing of petitions for the submission of
public questions to referenda. (Except: proposition to create a political
subdivision).
December 29 is the last day to file
bond ordinance with county clerk in
order to receive extensions of taxes
for bond repayment in 1990.
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Legal Calendar
1989 Joint Legislative Awareness Day
Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
Twenty-two Illinois State Senators and Representatives teamed up with IAPD/IPRA members for the twelfth annual Joint Legislative Golf Outing on Friday, July 21. Bensenville Park District's beautiful White Pines Golf Course was the site of an enjoyable "scramble" tournament attended by 234 golfers. Inclement weather did not dampen the opportunity for participants to spend some well-deserved leisure time discussing park, recreation and conservation issues and legislation with their legislators. Due to the very wet weather conditions the previous evening, golf carts were not permitted on the course. But, thanks to the generosity of Wood Dale Park District, Elmhurst Park District, Villa Park Recreation Department and Northbrook Park District, hand carts were made available to most golfers. In any case, participants were very understanding; most welcomed the chance for a good walk around the links. As a highlight of the day, enthusiastic onlookers were entertained by trick-shot artist Pete Longo, who demonstrated how "easy" it is to golf! For the first time in the event's history, hole sponsors were invited to donate prizes for specific contests: hole-in-one, longest drive, longest putt, etc. Our appreciation and thanks go out to the many sponsors who contributed their goods and prizes to ensure the Golf Outing was a big success! Legislative Awareness event coordinators Kelli Garvanian, President of the Vernon Hills Park District, Commissioner Ralph Cianchetti, Park District of Highland Park and Rod Aiken, Superintendent of Recreation for Palatine Park District, did a superb job of planning the day's activities. Additional thanks go out to the Legislative Awareness Subcommittee members for all their work in handling the details of the event: Joliet Park District Director Allen Cassady, Roselle Park District Director Kathleen M. Cassens, Zion Park District Director Al Hill, Geneva Park District Director Stephen D. Persinger, Elk Grove Park District Commissioner Frank Ciangi, Board President Donald W. Burns from Oak Forest Park District and Bonnie Noble, President of the Pleasure Driveway and Park District of Peoria. A good day was shared by all. Make this important and fun-filled day a part of your plans for next year!
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