Peoria v. Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 514

The Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 514 (objector) appeals from an order confirming an assessment against it for a new water tower and necessary appurtenances. Objector argues there is a contract between it and the city which precludes any assessment for water improvements, asserts the commissioners did not comply with the statutory requirement that they report proportionate benefits for each property affected and contends its property will not be benefited to the amount assessed against it.

On September 18, 1979, the city of East Peoria filed a petition to begin steps to…