Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-4

  • Authority: means any Municipal Zoo Authority, as provided in this Division. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-2
  • 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
  • Metropolitan Area: means all that territory in the State of Illinois lying within the corporate boundaries of the municipality or municipalities establishing an authority as provided in this Division. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/11-48.3-2
     It shall be the duty of the Authority to arrange, finance and maintain zoological, educational and scientific exhibits in the metropolitan area and to construct, equip and maintain zoological buildings, grounds and office buildings for such purposes. The provision of office space for rental and lease and the lease of air space over and appurtenant to such structures shall be deemed an integral function of the Authority. The Authority is granted all rights and powers necessary to perform such duties.
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