HB 4718

Abstract

Authorizes the Director of Natural Resources to execute and deliver a quitclaim deed to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for specified real property located in DeKalb County, subject to specified conditions. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 835/3b new Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds legal descriptions for Shabbona Lake and State Park. Provides for the Director of Natural Resources to convey by quit claim deed the described property to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, subject to specified conditions. Amends the State Parks Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to enter into a land management agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, subject to written approval by the Director, for managing, maintaining, or operating the real property conveyed to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation by the amendatory Act. Sets requirements for any land management agreement. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to use State resources, subject to appropriation, for the management, maintenance, and operation of Shabbona Lake and State Park in accordance with the land management agreement that it executes with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Defines "land management agreement". Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Land Conveyance Appraisal Note (Dept. of Transportation) After giving consideration to all of the sales uncovered, with particular attention given to their locations, degree of forestry and access to water for recreation purposes, it is concluded that the market value is $14,250,000.00.