Illinois Statutes Chapter 70. Special Districts § 1205/13-9a. Dissolution of district where board failed to perform its duties and functions; petition

§ 13-9a. A park district, the board of commissioners of which has failed to perform the duties and functions imposed upon it subsequent to its organization may be dissolved in the following manner:

1% of the legal voters in the district shall file a petition with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the park district, or the predominant portion thereof, shall be located requesting the dissolution of the park district. Such petition shall clearly define the territory embraced in such district and shall set forth the name of the district together with such facts as shall establish that subsequent to the date of organization of the park district, and within the period of five (5) years immediately prior to the filing of the petition the board of park commissioners has (1) failed to hold regular meetings of the board, (2) failed to acquire and maintain land and facilities for park purposes within the district, (3) failed to organize and supervise a planned program of recreation, (4) failed to pass an annual appropriation ordinance and to levy taxes for the purposes of the district, and (5) failed to perform the duties and functions imposed upon it by law.