Title
Joint resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Seavey Drainage District ("District") according to the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) Public Act 100-0874.
Staff Summary
* The Seavey Drainage District was established to maintain and operate the Seavey Drainage Ditch (Ditch).
* For decades, the District has not levied taxes or expended funds to operate or maintain the Ditch, portions of which are believed to be located within the Villages of Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills (Affected Local Governments), as well as some unincorporated areas of the Lake County (County).
* Instead, all District functions have been assumed by the respective communities in which parts of the Ditch lie.
* As a part of the Fiscal Year 2018 County Legislative Agenda's focus on reducing the number of governmental units and maximize efficiencies, the County sought legislation to eliminate the District and devolve maintenance of the affected drainage facilities to the County and the Affected Local Governments.
* The bill, sponsored by Senator Dan McConchie, passed both houses and was approved by the Governor on August 14, 2018.
* Pursuant to ILGA Public Act 100-0874, the County Board may dissolve the District no later than December 31, 2019, by resolution.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the District had been established to maintain and regulate various drainage facilities within its corporate limits in the central County area; and
WHEREAS, following diligent investigation, the County has been unable to ascertain the District boundaries, but it is believed that they extend within the Affected Local Governments; and
WHEREAS, since the District has been defunct for decades, it has not imposed a levy for at least 10 years, and the responsibilities for its facilities have been assumed by private property owners and the Affected Local Governments; and
WHEREAS, there are no outstanding debts of the District that have been filed with the County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, federal...
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