The Authority shall have the following rights and powers:
     (a) To acquire, own, construct, lease, operate and maintain fair, exposition, arena, office building and associated facilities and grounds, to fix and collect just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory charges for the use of such facilities, and to lease air space over and appurtenant to such facilities. The charges so collected shall be made available to defray the reasonable expenses of the Authority and to pay the principal of and the interest upon any bonds issued by the Authority.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 200/170-15

  • Authority: means any Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority, as provided in this Article. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 70 ILCS 200/170-5
  • 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

     (b) To enter into contracts treating in any manner with the objects and purposes of this Article.