No later than March 31 of each calendar year, the board of any township that has established an open space program pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall file with the township clerk a report describing the actions taken by such board to implement its open space plan. This report shall include at least the following information:
        (1) The amount of taxes levied and received by the
    
township in the preceding calendar year;
        (2) The amount of all monies spent in the preceding
    
calendar year in implementing the open space plan and the specific purposes for which all monies were spent;
        (3) The legal and common descriptions of all lands
    
acquired in the preceding calendar year; and
        (4) The purpose for which all properties acquired are
    
being used.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-110

  • Board: means the township board in counties having a population of more than 150,000. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5
  • open space: means any space or area of land or water of an area of 50 acres or more, the preservation or the restriction of development or use of which would (i) maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources; (ii) protect natural streams or water supply; (iii) promote conservation of soils, wet lands, or shores; (iv) afford or enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities; (v) preserve flora and fauna, geological features, historic sites, or other areas of educational or scientific interest; (vi) enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring highways, parks, or other public lands; (vii) implement the plan of development adopted by the planning commission of any municipality or county; or (viii) promote orderly urban or suburban development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5
  • Open space plan: means the written plan adopted by the board to implement an open space program and includes properly adopted amendments or additions to the plan. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5