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IN Code § 36-9-43-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-5. Scope of Powers

Sec. 5. The powers granted to a regional development authority under this chapter are in addition to any powers granted to the regional development authority under IC 36-7.5 or IC 36-7.6.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-6. Powers

Sec. 6. (a) A regional development authority may do the following:(1) Apply for federal funds from any of the following:(A) A federal grant award under 23 U.S.C. 117 for nationally significant freight and highway projects (commonly known as "FASTLANE" grants).(B) A federal grant award that is authorized to be made directly to the authority under any other federal grant program with a transportation infrastructure component.(2) Negotiate the terms of and enter into a supplemental funding agreement with the Indiana department of transportation or a political subdivision. Negotiation under this subsection may include the execution of a preliminary memorandum of understanding.(3) Issue bonds or enter into leases as provided in IC 36-7.5 or IC 36-7.6 (as appropriate) for the purposes set forth in this chapter.(b) A regional development authority may do all acts or things necessary or proper to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-7. Financing, Funding, and Planning for Regional Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Sec. 7. (a) In coordination with the Indiana department of transportation, a regional development authority may finance and plan regional transportation infrastructure projects or provide funding for these regional transportation infrastructure projects.(b) To the extent required by federal law, a regional development authority that undertakes a highway project under this section shall comply with the laws, rules, and regulations applicable for the expenditure of federal money received from:(1) the Highway Trust Fund (23 U.S.C.); or(2) any other federal fund or program;for projects within Indiana and within the boundaries of the regional development authority.(c) If the proposed location of a regional transportation infrastructure project funded with a federal grant described in section 6 of this chapter is within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning commission, the regional development authority must first consult with the metropolitan planning commission before applying for the federal grant.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-8. Ability to Enter Into a Supplemental Funding Agreement With Indiana Department of Transportation or Political Subdivision; Provisions of an Agreement

Sec. 8. (a) The development board of a regional development authority may negotiate and enter into a supplemental funding agreement with the Indiana department of transportation or a political subdivision to contribute local matching funds to the Indiana department of transportation or political subdivision, to be used by the Indiana department of transportation or the political subdivision to pay a part or all of the nonfederal share of the costs necessary to carry out a regional transportation infrastructure project, including the construction or reconstruction of a state highway or bypass or an interstate highway in a manner that will increase an existing state highway's traffic capacity within the boundaries of the counties participating in the regional development authority.(b) A supplemental funding agreement must contain at least the following provisions:(1) The Indiana department of transportation or the political subdivision must commit to using money it receives under a supplemental funding agreement only for projects located within a county or municipality participating in the regional development authority.(2) The source of the money committed and pledged by a regional developmental authority for local funding under a supplemental funding agreement shall be from funds provided to the regional development authority under section 9 of this chapter or from other funds provided to the regional development authority for purposes of this chapter.(3) The supplemental funding agreement must be signed by all members of the regional development authority and the Indiana department of transportation.(4) The regional development authority must agree to be responsible to pay all cost increases or change orders associated with the project or projects using eligible local funding sources.(5) The Indiana department of transportation shall treat and prosecute all projects in the same manner as other federal-aid projects or local federal-aid projects, and shall let projects in accordance with its usual procedures.(6) For projects involving federal-aid funds, land acquisition activities, if any, must be completed in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations. The Indiana department of transportation is responsible for acquiring any real property needed for regional transportation infrastructure projects on state highways.(c) The Indiana department of transportation may establish a cap on contributions to local matching funds under this section. If the department establishes a cap, the cap may be aggregated to reflect the number of members, including cities and counties, of the regional development authority applying for matching funds.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.352.
IN Code § 36-9-43-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-9. Regional Development Authority Infrastructure Fund; Establishment; Administration; Uses; Supplemental Funding for Regional Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies only to a regional development authority created or established after June 30, 2017.(b) The Indiana finance authority shall create the regional development authority infrastructure fund for the purpose of allowing a regional development authority to finance or contribute to the financing of regional transportation infrastructure projects.(c) The fund is administered by the Indiana finance authority. The Indiana finance authority shall create an account within the fund for each regional development authority established under IC 36-7.5 or IC 36-7.6.(d) A person, including a political subdivision, may make a contribution or gift to the fund. Any expenditure from the account must be approved by the regional development authority that holds the account within the fund and must be expended for regional transportation infrastructure projects in cooperation with the Indiana department of transportation.(e) An expenditure from the fund may be used to supplement financing from the Indiana department of transportation for regional transportation infrastructure projects.(f) The Indiana finance authority shall invest money from the fund in one (1) or more fiduciary accounts with a trustee that is a financial institution. A trustee may make an investment under this subsection in accordance with a trust agreement or indenture and may permit disbursements by the trustee to:(1) the Indiana finance authority;(2) the Indiana department of transportation;(3) the state budget agency; or(4) any other person provided for in the trust agreement or indenture.(g) Interest or other income earned on money in the fund becomes part of the fund.(h) Expenses incurred in the administration of the fund are to be paid from the fund.(i) A person who makes a contribution or gift to the fund is entitled to a deduction from the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year under IC 6-3-2-26.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-10-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-10-1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 36-1-2 and in this chapter apply throughout this article.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.107.
IN Code § 36-10-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-10-1-2. "Park Purposes"

Sec. 2. "Park purposes" include the establishment, equipment, and operation of parks, boulevards, pleasure drives, parkways, wheelways, park boulevards, bridlepaths, playgrounds, playfields, bathhouses, comfort stations, swimming pools, community centers, recreation centers, other recreational facilities, and recreational programs.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-7-30-8 part; Part new.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.108.
IN Code § 36-10-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-10-1-3. "Public Way"

Sec. 3. "Public way" includes highway, street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, or alley.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.109.
IN Code § 36-10-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-10-1-4. "Capital Improvement"

Sec. 4. "Capital improvement" means the building, facilities, or improvements that a capital improvement board determines will be of general public benefit or welfare and will promote the cultural, recreational, public, or civic well-being of the community, including a convention center. This includes the land comprising the site, equipment, heating and air-conditioning facilities, sewage disposal facilities, landscaping, walks, drives, parking facilities, and other structures, facilities, appurtenances, materials, and supplies that are necessary to make any building, facility, or improvement suitable for the use for which it was constructed.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.82-1985, SEC.8.
IN Code § 36-10-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 1. Definitions|36-10-1-5. "Convention Center"

Sec. 5. "Convention center" means a building or buildings containing facilities for meetings, conventions, commencements, convocations, sporting events, entertainment spectaculars, product displays, or other displays of industrial or cultural value, which facilities may be used for cultural, governmental, educational, recreational, exhibition, or civic purposes. The term also includes the site, landscaping, parking, site improvement, and provision of related services incidental to these purposes.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-10-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Part new; 18-1-1.5-1 part; 18-1-1.5-1.5 part; 18-1-1.5-30 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-10-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-2. Recreation Facilities and Programs

Sec. 2. A unit may establish, aid, maintain, and operate public parks, playgrounds, and recreation facilities and programs.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-14(a); 18-3-1-46 part; 18-4-2-8 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-10-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-3. Recreational Use of Watercourse

Sec. 3. A unit may regulate any recreational use of a watercourse.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-9(d) part; 18-3-1-46 part; 18-4-2-8 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-10-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-4. Libraries, Museums, and Other Facilities and Programs

Sec. 4. A unit may establish, aid, maintain, and operate libraries and museums, cultural, historical, and scientific facilities and programs, and community restitution or service facilities and programs.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-7(l); 18-1-1.5-14(d); 18-1-1.5-14(g).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.26.
IN Code § 36-10-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-5. Neighborhood Centers, Arenas, and Stadiums

Sec. 5. A unit may establish, aid, maintain, and operate neighborhood centers, community centers, civic centers, convention centers, auditoriums, arenas, and stadiums.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-1.5-14(e); 18-1-1.5-14(f).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-10-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 2. General Powers Concerning Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|36-10-2-6. Four Mile Extraterritorial Authority; Exception for Certain Municipal Parks

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a municipality may exercise powers granted by sections 2, 4, and 5 of this chapter in areas within four (4) miles outside its corporate boundaries.(b) A municipality may exercise the powers granted under sections 2 and 3 of this chapter with regard to a municipal park:(1) located within the ten (10) mile area outside the municipality's boundaries; and(2) that is owned or operated by the municipality pursuant to a lease agreement in effect on June 30, 2019.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-1.5-14 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.277-2019, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following units:(1) All counties.(2) All municipalities.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-7-4-6 part; 19-7-4-6.5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.319, SEC.1; P.L.354-1985, SEC.1; P.L.227-1986, SEC.1; P.L.157-1991, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-10-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter:"Board" refers to a park and recreation board."Department" refers to a department of parks and recreation."District" means the area within the jurisdiction of a department.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-7-4-4 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110.
IN Code § 36-10-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-3. Department of Parks and Recreation; Creation; Amendment or Repeal of Prior Ordinances; Authority to Adopt Ordinances

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) and section 3.1 of this chapter, the fiscal body of a unit may adopt an ordinance creating a department of parks and recreation and repealing in the ordinance or resolution prior ordinances or resolutions creating separate park and recreation authorities. The department consists of a park and recreation board, a superintendent, and other personnel that the board determines.(b) After a board has been created, all books, papers, documents, and other property of former park and recreation authorities shall be transferred to and become the property of the board.(c) This subsection applies to all counties. A county fiscal body may amend the ordinance that creates the department described in this section. If the county fiscal body amends the ordinance as to the composition of the county board, the ordinance must provide that the members of the county board are appointed in accordance with section 4.2 of this chapter. After December 31, 2019, the county fiscal body may not adopt a new ordinance to create a department described in this section, as set forth in section 3.1(d) of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) formerly 19-7-4-6 part; 19-7-4-6.5 part; subsection (b) formerly 19-7-4-72.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.110. Amended by P.L.354-1985, SEC.2; P.L.11-1987, SEC.34; P.L.157-1991, SEC.3; P.L.75-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-10-3-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-3.1. Creation of County Department; Authority to Adopt Ordinance; Alteration of Board Membership; Amendment of Ordinance

Sec. 3.1. (a) This section applies to all counties.(b) As used in this section, "ordinance" means an ordinance that creates a department in accordance with section 3 of this chapter.(c) This section may not be construed to allow for the creation of more than one (1) county board in a county.(d) An ordinance may be adopted as follows:(1) The county fiscal body may adopt an ordinance before January 1, 2020.(2) The county executive may adopt an ordinance after December 31, 2019, if the county fiscal body:(A) has not adopted an ordinance; or(B) has repealed the ordinance.An ordinance must establish the new department and provide for the transfers to the new department as set forth in section 3(a) and 3(b) of this chapter. The ordinance must provide for the appointment of a county board in accordance with section 4.2 of this chapter.(e) This subsection applies to an ordinance that is in effect on June 30, 2019. The ordinance is unchanged unless amended or repealed by the county fiscal body. The county board continues to be composed of the members described in section 4(d) through 4(h) of this chapter, unless the county fiscal body amends the ordinance as to the composition of the county board. Any amendments to the ordinance as to the composition of the county board must comply with section 4.2 of this chapter.(f) The county executive may not repeal or amend an ordinance adopted by the county fiscal body. If the county fiscal body repeals the ordinance, an ordinance establishing a new department may be adopted by the county fiscal body or county executive, whichever is appropriate, within the time periods set forth in subsection (d).As added by P.L.75-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-10-3-4.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-4.1. Town Board; Waiver of Requirements

Sec. 4.1. A town legislative body may, by a majority vote, waive any or all of the following requirements of a town board member under section 4(c) of this chapter:(1) The requirement that a member of the town board be affiliated with a political party.(2) The requirement that not more than two (2) of the four (4) members of the town board be affiliated with the same political party.A town legislative body may vote for a waiver only if the waiver is necessary due to the absence of persons who are willing to serve on the town board and who satisfy any or all of the requirements.As added by P.L.128-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.72-2018, SEC.21.
IN Code § 36-10-3-4.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 3. General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-3-4.2. County Board; Membership

Sec. 4.2. (a) This section applies if an ordinance is:(1) adopted creating a county department under section 3.1(d) of this chapter; or(2) amended by the county fiscal body as to the composition of the county board as set forth in section 3.1(e) of this chapter.(b) The county board shall be appointed as follows:(1) The county executive shall appoint two (2) members. The members must be affiliated with different political parties.(2) The county fiscal body shall appoint two (2) members. The members must be affiliated with different political parties.(c) The creating ordinance may provide for one (1) other elected county official to appoint one (1) member to the county board that is in addition to the members provided for under subsection (b). However, the elected county official may not appoint a member of the county fiscal body or the county executive to serve on the board as provided in subsection (g).(d) The creating ordinance may also provide for:(1) the county cooperative extension coordinator;(2) the county extension educator; or(3) a member selected by the board of supervisors of a soil and water conservation district;to serve as an ex officio member of the county board in addition to the members provided for under subsections (b) and (c).(e) The creating ordinance described in this section may not permit:(1) the appointment of an additional member to the county board by either the county executive or the county fiscal body; or(2) the delegation of an additional appointment to the county board by either the county executive or the county fiscal body by an additional member who serves under subsection (d)(1) through (d)(3).(f) All members:(1) appointed under this section constitute the county board; and(2) have the same rights, including the right to vote.A vacancy in the seat of a member shall be filled by the appointing authority.(g) A municipal executive, a member of a county fiscal body, a member of the county executive, or a member of the municipal fiscal body may not serve on a board.As added by P.L.75-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.150.