HB 5678

Abstract

Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1907, the North Shore Sanitary District Act, the Sanitary District Act of 1917, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act, the Sanitary District Act of 1936, the Metro-East Sanitary District Act of 1974, and the Eastern Will Sanitary District Act. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, requires a sanitary district that locates its facilities within the railroad right-of-way for a crossing, other than a crossing along the public roads of this State pursuant to the Telephone Line Right of Way Act, to pay the railroad a one-time standard crossing fee of $750 for each crossing. Provides that the standard crossing fee is in lieu of any license or any other fees or charges to reimburse the railroad for its direct expenses incurred as a result of the crossing. Requires the district to also reimburse the railroad for any actual flagging expenses associated with the crossing in addition to the standard crossing fee. Effective immediately.