The consolidation of the districts shall not adversely affect proceedings for the collection or enforcement of any tax but the said proceedings shall proceed to a finality as though no consolidation had taken place. The proceeds thereof shall be paid over to the treasurer of the consolidated district, to be used, however, for the purpose for which the tax was levied or assessed. Proceedings to collect and enforce such taxes may be instituted and carried on in the name of the consolidated district.
70 ILCS 705/14.10