(a) The county board in any county that is bordered by the Mississippi River and that has a population in excess of 62,000 but less than 80,000, as determined by the last federal decennial census, shall have the authority to own and operate a ferry, as provided in this Section, in any unincorporated area of that county for the purpose of conveying persons, motor vehicles, and other property across the Mississippi River.
     (b) Each county board exercising the powers granted under this Section shall have the following specific powers:

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/5-1119

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County board: means the board of county commissioners in counties not under township organization, and the board of supervisors in counties under township organization, and the board of commissioners of Cook County. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.07
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

        (1) To construct, or to acquire by purchase, lease,
    
gift, grant, or condemnation, ferries and the necessary land, bridges, and approaches to operate ferries.
        (2) To receive State or federal aid or grants to
    
defray the expenses in purchasing or operating a ferry.
        (3) To enter into contracts, not to exceed 10 years
    
in duration, with a municipality, the federal government, an adjacent state or any of its political subdivisions, or a corporation, firm, or person for the maintenance or operation of the ferry, including the collection of a reasonable toll.
        (4) To maintain, regulate, and collect tolls on each
    
ferry it owns or operates.
    (c) The powers granted by this Section are in addition to any other powers granted to a county by law.
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