(a) The board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur may enter into an agreement to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the District’s boundaries. The agreement may not exceed 30 years. The Sanitary District of Decatur may also accept wastewater for treatment from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district’s boundaries.
     (b) In addition, the Sanitary District of Decatur may acquire and accept, by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, pursuant to its authority under this Act, fee simple interest or any lesser interest as may be desired in real property necessary to carry out its powers under this Section.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 2405/7.9

  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • 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

     (c) This Section does not apply to private entities located outside of the State.
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