§ 2-311. Copies.

(a)

The clerk shall charge the amount set by the board for duplicating and furnishing copies of public records or papers. No copies shall be mailed to any applicant unless prior arrangements are made with the clerk for the payment of postage.

(b)

The clerk shall charge the amount set by the board for each duplicate real estate tax bill that is requested by anyone other than the owner of the property in question. No copies shall be mailed to any applicant unless prior arrangements are made with the finance director/treasurer for the payment of postage.

(c)

The clerk is authorized and directed to prepare a statement of real property status form containing such information as is normally sought by interested parties when ownership of real property is transferred. The form may include, but is not limited to, the following information:

(1)

The amount of outstanding special assessments.

(2)

Deferred assessments.

(3)

Changes in assessments.

(4)

Outstanding water bills.

(5)

Latest water bill.

(6)

Contemplated improvements.

(7)

Floodplain status.

(8)

Violations of the building and health codes.

(9)

Outstanding sewer bills.

(10)

Latest sewer bills.

(d)

The village clerk shall charge the amount set by the board for each statement requested and the amount set by the board whenever rush service is requested. If the village clerk is requested to provide information concerning the transfer of ownership of real property in a format specifically requested by a party, the charge for completion of each form shall be the amount set by the board for regular service and the amount set by the board whenever rush service is requested. No copies of any nature may be mailed to an applicant unless prior arrangements are made with the clerk for payment and postage.

(Code 1991, § 1.22)