If no petition is filed within the time herein provided, the resolution shall be in full force and effect at the expiration of such period, and such county may proceed to incur the indebtedness and may issue and sell its bonds. If a petition is filed, the resolution shall be in abeyance until the election and it shall only be effective if the question of incurring the indebtedness and the issuance of bonds in the amount described, receives the favorable vote of a majority of the voters of the county voting on the question.
55 ILCS 5/6-4009