North Park Public Water District v. Village of Machesney Park

Plaintiff, the North Park Public Water District (the Water District), appeals from the entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant, the Village of Machesney Park (the Village). The circuit court of Winnebago County found that the Village is not legally obligated to reimburse the Water District for the cost of relocating its water mains and valve boxes in order to accommodate street improvements undertaken by the Village.

The issues raised on appeal are whether the Water District possesses an easement under the Village’s roads pursuant to section 9 of “An Act in relation to public water…