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IL HB3703
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Establishes the West Cook Flood Prevention District to manage water flowing into the Town of Cicero sewer system, with territory covering Cicero plus portions of Berwyn, Oak Park, and Chicago that discharge sewage or stormwater into the Cicero sewerage system
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Creates a 7-member board of trustees (4 from Cicero, 1 each from Berwyn, Oak Park, and Chicago) appointed by respective municipal executives, with the board president receiving up to $18,000/year and other trustees up to $15,000/year
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Grants the district authority to charge municipalities fees for discharging groundwater, stormwater, and sewage into the system on a pro-rata basis based on volume, with civil penalties of $1,000-$2,000 per day for violations (or $10,000-$20,000 per day for government entities)
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Authorizes the district to issue bonds up to 5.75% of taxable property valuation (requiring voter approval except for court-ordered pollution compliance), acquire property through eminent domain, and enter contracts exceeding $10,000-$40,000 through competitive bidding
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Empowers the district to adopt stormwater management plans, disconnect municipalities that fail to pay fees within 60 days, and dissolve drainage districts within its boundaries upon implementation of a countywide stormwater management plan
Legislative Description
COOK FLOOD-PREVENTION DISTRICT
Last Action
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
3/12/2026