(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. The Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4 et seq.), as amended from time to time.
INTERESTED PARTY.
(a) Any organization active within the village;
(b) Any resident of the village; and
(c) Any other entity or person otherwise entitled under the Act to register in a specific registry who has registered in such registry and whose registration has not been terminated in accordance with these rules.
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. A redevelopment project area that:
(a) Is intended to qualify (or has subsequently qualified) as a “redevelopment project area” under the Act; and
(b) Is subject to the interested parties registry requirements of the Act.
REGISTRATION FORM. The form approved by the village for initial or renewal registration in a registry.
REGISTRY. An interested parties registry established by the village pursuant to the Act.
VILLAGE. The Village of Tremont.
(B) Establishment of registry. The village shall establish a separate interested parties registry for each redevelopment project area, whether existing as of the date of the adoption of these rules or hereafter established. The village shall establish a new registry whenever it has identified an area for study and possible designation as a redevelopment project area. In any event, the process of establishing the new registry must be completed prior to the deadline for sending any of the notices required hereby or any other notices required by the Act with respect to the proposed redevelopment project area.
(C) Maintenance of registry. The registries shall be maintained by the Clerk or his or her designee.
(D) Registration by residents. An individual seeking to register as an interested party with respect to a redevelopment project area must complete and submit a registration form to the Clerk. Such individual must also submit a copy of a current driver’s license, lease, utility bill, financial statement or such other evidence as may be acceptable to the Clerk to establish the individual’s current village residency.
(E) Registration by organizations. All organizations seeking to register as interested party with respect to a redevelopment project area must complete and submit a registration form to the Clerk. Such organization must also submit a copy of a one-page statement describing the organization’s current operations in the village.
(F) Determination of eligibility. All individuals and organizations whose registration form and supporting documentation complies with these rules shall be registered in the applicable registry within ten business days of the Clerk’s receipt of all such documents. The Clerk shall provide written notice to the registrant confirming such registration. Upon registration, interested parties shall be entitled to receive all notices and documents required to be delivered under these rules or as otherwise required under the Act with respect to the applicable redevelopment project area. If the Clerk determines that a registrant’s registration form and/or supporting documentation is incomplete or does not comply with these rules, the Clerk shall give written notice to the registrant specifying the defect(s). The registrant shall be entitled to correct any defects and resubmit a new registration form and supporting documentation.
(G) Renewal and termination. An interested party’s registration shall remain effective for a period of three years. At any time after such three-year period, the Clerk may provide written notice by regular mail to the interested party stating that such registration shall terminate unless the interested party renews such registration within 30 days of the Clerk’s mailing of written notice. To renew such registration, the interested party shall, within such 30-day period, complete and submit a registration form and supporting documentation. The registration of all individuals and organizations whose registration form and supporting documentation is submitted in a timely manner and complies with these rules shall be renewed for an additional consecutive three-year period. If the Clerk determines that a registrant’s registration form and/or supporting documentation is incomplete or does not comply with these rules, the Clerk shall give written notice to the registrant, at the address specified on the registration form submitted by such registrant, specifying the defect(s). The registrant shall be entitled to correct any defects and resubmit a new registration form and supporting documentation within 30 days of the receipt of the Clerk’s notice. If all defects are not corrected within 30 days of the interested party’s receipt of the Clerk’s notice, the interested party’s registration shall be terminated. Any interested party whose registration is terminated shall be entitled to register again as if a first-time registrant.
(H) Amendment to registration. An interested party shall amend its registration if its mailing address or any information relevant to its eligibility changes by giving written notice to the Clerk by certified mail. Upon receipt of such notice, the Clerk shall revise the applicable registry accordingly. If the interested party is no longer eligible to be registered in the registry, its registration shall be terminated as set forth above.
(I) Registries available for public inspection. Each registry shall be available for public inspection during normal office hours of the Clerk’s office. The registry shall include the name, address and telephone number of each interested party and, for organizations, the name and phone number of a designated contact person.
(J) Notices to be sent to interested parties. Interested parties shall be sent the following notices and any other notices required under the Act with respect to the applicable redevelopment project area.
(1) Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of the availability of a proposed redevelopment plan and eligibility report, including how to obtain this information, such notice shall be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time after the adoption of the ordinance fixing the public hearing for the proposed redevelopment plan.
(2) Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(a) of the Act, notice of changes to proposed redevelopment plans that do not: add additional parcels of property to the proposed redevelopment project area; substantially affect the general land uses proposed in the redevelopment plan; substantially change the nature of or extend the life of the redevelopment project; or increase the number of low or very low income households to be displaced from the redevelopment project area; provided that, measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area the total displacement of households will exceed ten; such notice shall be sent by mail not later than ten days following the village’s adoption by ordinance of such changes.
(3) Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(c) of the Act, notice of amendments to previously approved redevelopment plans that do not: add additional parcels of property to the redevelopment project area; substantially affect the general land uses in the redevelopment plan; substantially change the nature of the redevelopment project; increase the total estimated redevelopment project costs set out in the redevelopment plan by more than 5% after adjustments for inflation from the date the plan was adopted; add additional redevelopment project costs to the itemized list of redevelopment project costs wet out in the redevelopment plan; or increase the number of low or very low income households to be displaced from the redevelopment project area; provided that, measured from the time of creation of the redevelopment project area the total displacement of households will exceed ten; such notice shall be sent by mail not later than ten days following the village’s adoption by ordinance of any such amendment.
(4) Pursuant to 64 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(d)(9) of the Act for redevelopment plans or projects that would result in the displacement of residents from ten or more inhabited residential units that contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, notice of the availability of this information, including how to obtain the report, required by 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(d)(9) of the Act. Such notice shall be sent by mail within a reasonable period of time after completion of the certified audit report.
(5) Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-6(e) of the Act, notice of the preliminary public meeting required under the Act for a proposed redevelopment project area that will result in the displacement of ten or more inhabited residential units or which will contain 75 or more inhabited residential units, such notice shall be sent by certified mail not less than 15 days before the date of such preliminary public meeting.
(K) Non-interference. These rules shall not be used to prohibit or otherwise interfere with the ability of eligible organizations and individuals to register for receipt of information to which they are entitled under the Act.
(L) Amendment of rules. These rules may be amended by the village subject to and consistent with the requirements of the Act.
(Ord. 04-103, passed 2-16-2004)