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IN Code § 36-9-38-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-7. Petition to Establish District

Sec. 7. (a) A petition for the establishment of an improvement district under this chapter may be filed with the works board of a municipality by any of the following:(1) An association established under section 8 of this chapter.(2) The owners of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the parcels of real property in the proposed improvement district if an association has not been formed under section 8 of this chapter.(b) A petition filed under this section by an association must be signed by a majority of the association's directors.(c) A petition filed under this section must set forth all of the following:(1) The boundaries of the proposed improvement district, including all of the real property that the petitioners believe will be specially benefited or damaged by the proposed improvement.(2) The location and a general description of the proposed improvement.(3) The estimated cost of the proposed improvement.(4) As part of the petition or as an accompanying exhibit, the names and addresses of all the owners of real property within the boundaries of the proposed improvement district as the names and addresses are listed on the tax duplicates in the records of the county auditor.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-8. Association of Owners of Property Affected by Proposed Improvement; Requirements for Establishment

Sec. 8. At least fifteen (15) persons may establish an association for purposes of this chapter if the persons are the owners of the following:(1) At least fifteen (15) separate parcels of real property.(2) At least twenty percent (20%) of the surface area of the real property affected by a proposed improvement under this chapter.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-9. Association Established Under Ic 36-9-38-8; Articles of Association; Filing and Recording; Powers

Sec. 9. (a) The persons establishing an association under section 8 of this chapter must sign and acknowledge written articles of association specifying the following:(1) The name of the association.(2) The purposes of the association, which must be limited to the purposes of this chapter.(3) The names and addresses of the initial members.(4) The principal office of the association.(5) The name of the agent for purposes of communications and service of process.(6) The term of existence of the association, which may be perpetual.(7) The number of directors, which may not be less than three (3) or more than eleven (11).(8) The amount of any membership fee and any annual dues.(9) The area affected by any proposed improvements included within the purposes of the association.(10) The square footage of the area affected by the proposed improvement.(11) The square footage of the area affected by the proposed improvement included within the association.(12) Any other provisions that the initial members consider desirable and that are not inconsistent with this chapter.(b) The association shall file a copy of the articles of association, signed and acknowledged by all of the initial members, with the works board of the municipality in which the affected area is located. A copy of the articles of association shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county within which the area is located.(c) An association formed under this chapter (or under IC 36-9-20 before its repeal in 1993) is a nonprofit corporate body and may do the following:(1) Enter into contracts.(2) Hold, convey, and transfer property.(3) Sue and be sued.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-10. Association Established Under Ic 36-9-38-8; Notice; Meeting

Sec. 10. (a) Not later than ninety (90) days after the filing and recording of the articles of association, the association shall hold a meeting of all owners of real property in the area described in the articles for the purpose of electing directors of the association.(b) At least twenty (20) days before the meeting, notice of the meeting shall be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to all owners of real property in the area described in the articles of association. The notice must set forth the following:(1) The time and place of the meeting.(2) The purpose of the meeting.(3) A general description of the nature and object of the association.(4) The amount of any membership fee and any annual dues.(5) Notice that an owner of real property may become a member of the association and be eligible to vote in the meeting, either in person or by authorized agent or attorney, by doing the following:(A) Signing a copy of the articles of association at any time before the commencement of the meeting.(B) Paying the membership fee, if any, and the dues for the first year, if any.(c) The notice under subsection (b) may be mailed to the owners of real property at the owners' addresses appearing upon the tax duplicates in the records of the county auditor.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-11. Association Established Under Ic 36-9-38-8; Directors; Bylaws

Sec. 11. (a) The directors of the association must be:(1) members of the association; and(2) owners of real property in the affected area.(b) The directors elected under section 10 of this chapter serve until the next annual meeting and until the directors' successors are elected and qualified.(c) The directors shall approve bylaws of the association. The following apply to the bylaws of the association:(1) The bylaws may be amended.(2) The bylaws may provide for officers of the association to be elected annually by the directors.(3) The bylaws may contain any other provisions that are desirable for the conduct of the affairs of the association.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-12. Association Established Under Ic 36-9-38-8; Articles; Amendment; Property Owners Subsequently Becoming Members

Sec. 12. (a) The articles of association may be amended upon the recommendation of the directors and the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the association at a meeting called for that purpose. Amended articles must be signed and acknowledged by a majority of the directors. A copy of all amendments shall be filed with the municipal works board and recorded in the office of the county recorder.(b) A copy of the articles of association, with any amendments, shall be kept available at the office of the agent of the association during regular business hours for signature by an owner of real property who desires to become a member of the association by signing the copy and by paying any membership fee and any annual dues.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-13. Notice of Hearing on Establishment of District

Sec. 13. (a) Upon the filing of a petition under section 7 of this chapter, the municipal works board shall fix a date for a hearing on the establishment of the proposed improvement district. At least twenty-one (21) days before the date fixed for the hearing, the petitioners shall have a notice mailed to all owners of real property within the proposed improvement district. The notice may be mailed to the owners of real property at the owners' addresses appearing upon the tax duplicates in the records of the county auditor.(b) The petitioners shall publish a notice of the hearing and the date, place, and time of the hearing in accordance with IC 5-3-1.(c) The notice to be published and mailed must do the following:(1) Contain a general description of the contents of the petition.(2) Specifically set forth the boundaries of the proposed district.(3) State that all of the property in the proposed district will be assessed benefits or damages under this chapter for the proposed improvement.(4) State that at the hearing all owners of real property within the proposed improvement district or the owners' representatives may be heard upon the question of the establishment of the district.(d) Proof of service shall be made by affidavit of the person or persons causing service to be made.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-14. Petition in Opposition to District; Termination of Proceedings

Sec. 14. (a) The owners of real property located in a proposed improvement district may remonstrate against the establishment of that district by filing a petition with the municipal works board. The county auditor shall verify the signatures on the petition.(b) If the number of valid signatures equals or exceeds fifty-one percent (51%) of the owners of real property in the proposed improvement district, the works board shall cease the works board's proceedings to establish the improvement district.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-15. Conduct of Hearing; Resolution

Sec. 15. (a) At the hearing fixed under section 13 of this chapter, the municipal works board shall hear all owners of real property in the proposed improvement district who appear and request to be heard upon the following questions:(1) The sufficiency of the petition and notice.(2) Whether the proposed improvement is of public utility and benefit.(3) Whether all of the probable benefits of the proposed improvement, including the benefits to the municipality generally, will equal or exceed the estimated cost of the improvement.(4) Whether the improvement district contains all, more than all, or less than all of the property specially benefited or damaged by the proposed improvement.(b) The hearing under subsection (a) may be adjourned periodically without further notice. After the completion of the hearing, the works board shall adopt a resolution determining whether the following conditions have been met:(1) The petition is sufficient.(2) The required notice was given.(3) The proposed improvements are of public utility and benefit.(4) All of the probable benefits of the proposed improvement will equal or exceed the estimated cost of the proposed improvement.(5) The proposed improvement district contains all, more than all, or less than all of the property specially benefited or damaged by the proposed improvement.(c) The works board shall establish the improvement district with the boundaries described in the petition if the works board does the following:(1) Answers the questions in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(4) affirmatively.(2) Determines that the proposed improvement district contains all of the property specially benefited or damaged.(d) If the works board answers any of the first four (4) questions negatively, the works board may:(1) allow amendments and the issuance of additional notice and may hold further proceedings; or(2) dismiss the petition without prejudice to the right to file a new petition.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-16. Hearing; Determination That Petition Includes Property Not Specially Benefited; Further Proceedings

Sec. 16. (a) If the works board determines that property not specially benefited or damaged has been included within boundaries described in the petition, the works board shall do the following:(1) Redefine the boundaries of the district and include in the works board's resolution only the property that is specially benefited or damaged.(2) Establish the district with the boundaries as redefined.(b) The works board shall fix a date for a further hearing if the works board determines that:(1) less than all of the property specially benefited or damaged has been included within the boundaries described in the petition; or(2) less than all of the property specially benefited or damaged has been included within the boundaries described in the petition and some property that is not specially benefited or damaged has been included.(c) Notice of the further hearing, describing the proposed revised boundaries, shall be given in the manner prescribed by section 13 of this chapter. However, notice by mail shall be given only to the owners of real property in an area that is proposed to be added to the district and that was not included in the initial petition.(d) At the further hearing, all owners of real property within the proposed district boundaries or the owners' representatives are entitled to be heard. The works board shall then adopt a resolution on the establishment of the district.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-17. Resolution Establishing Improvement District; Recitations; Notice to Property Owners; Finality; Recording; Appeal

Sec. 17. (a) A resolution establishing an improvement district must also recite the following:(1) That all real property within the district is subject to assessment of special benefits and damages by appraisers to be appointed by the municipal works board.(2) That the assessments are subject to review in a hearing before the works board.(b) The works board's resolution is considered notice to all property owners who have appeared or who have been notified of the proceedings that the owners' property is subject to an assessment of special benefits and damages under this chapter. Further notice or hearing is not required, except as provided by section 26 of this chapter.(c) The resolution of the works board:(1) is final and conclusive; and(2) may not be challenged unless an appeal is made under subsection (e).(d) A copy of the resolution establishing an improvement district, certified by the municipal clerk, shall be recorded in the miscellaneous records in the office of the recorder of the county in which the municipality is located.(e) A person aggrieved by the adoption of a resolution establishing an improvement district may appeal in the manner prescribed by IC 34-13-6.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.217.
IN Code § 36-9-38-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-18. Plans, Specifications, and Cost Estimates

Sec. 18. (a) Upon adoption of a resolution establishing an improvement district, the petitioners for the district shall submit any plans, specifications, and estimates of the cost of the proposed improvement that the petitioners have prepared to the municipal works board for review and approval.(b) If the petitioners have not prepared plans and specifications, the works board shall have plans, specifications, and estimates of the cost of the proposed improvement prepared. For the purpose of preparing plans, specifications, and estimates of cost, the works board may employ architects, engineers, and other necessary consultants without an appropriation. The petitioners may advance money for this employment, subject to reimbursement, or the municipality may advance money on the approval of the municipal legislative body from unappropriated funds without an appropriation, also subject to reimbursement.(c) Estimates of costs prepared under this section must include the following:(1) Architectural, appraisal, consultant, engineering, legal, supervision, and other professional fees.(2) The cost of plans and specifications, including amounts to be reimbursed under subsection (b).(3) Construction costs, including the cost of land, material, and labor.(4) All other related and incidental expenses.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-19. Eminent Domain; Vacation of Streets and Alleys; Property Owned by Government Entities

Sec. 19. (a) If:(1) an improvement under this chapter requires the acquisition of property or property rights; and(2) the acquisition cannot be made through the assessment proceedings established by this chapter;the municipality may proceed by eminent domain.(b) The eminent domain proceeding shall be conducted in the manner provided by the statutes applicable to acquisition of property by the municipality for public purposes. Any property or property rights acquired belong to the municipality.(c) If it is necessary to vacate streets or alleys, the vacation shall be made in the manner provided by statute.(d) Any property owned by the municipality or another governmental entity may be made available for any public improvement under this chapter, without charge.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-20. Letting of Construction Contracts; Actions to Enjoin Performance; Limitations

Sec. 20. (a) All contracts for construction of an improvement under this chapter shall be let by the municipal works board after advertisement as required for other contracts.(b) All statutes applicable to the letting and performance of other contracts apply to contracts under this chapter.(c) The validity of a contract entered into under this chapter may not be questioned, except in an action to enjoin performance. The action must be brought not later than fifteen (15) days from the execution of the contract. If the action is not brought within the fifteen (15) day period, the contract is valid, conclusive, and binding upon all persons.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-21. Appointment of Appraisers to Assess Benefits and Costs

Sec. 21. (a) After the municipal works board approves plans and specifications for an improvement under this chapter, the works board shall appoint three (3) disinterested persons as appraisers to examine the following:(1) The plans, specifications, and estimates of the cost of the proposed improvement.(2) The real property within the improvement district.(b) Upon request from the appraisers or the petitioners, the works board may do the following:(1) Retain or employ qualified personnel to provide necessary technical or consulting assistance.(2) Supply the appraisers with information that will assist the appraisers in making the assessment under section 22 of this chapter.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-22. Appointment of Appraisers; Assessment of Benefits and Costs; Filing of Roll

Sec. 22. (a) The appraisers shall make an assessment of the following:(1) The special benefits and damages, if any, that will accrue to each parcel of real property from the construction of the proposed improvement.(2) The benefits, if any, that will accrue to the municipality generally from the construction of the proposed improvement.(b) The appraisers shall file with the municipal works board a copy of the roll of all owners of real property and of the municipality generally. The copy must:(1) be signed by all three (3) appraisers;(2) show the assessment of benefits and damages; and(3) be filed by the appraisers with the works board not later than thirty (30) days after appointment of the appraisers, unless the board extends the time.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-23. Costs Exceeding Benefits; Postponement of Improvement; Reappraisement; Deficiency Supplied; Bond

Sec. 23. (a) If the total of the assessed benefits, after deducting assessed damages, does not equal or exceed the total estimated cost of the improvement, further action may not be taken on the proposed improvement until:(1) a second assessment of benefits and damages has been completed; or(2) the petitioners, the municipality, or another source, separately or jointly, undertakes to provide the deficiency.(b) The municipal works board may request the original appraisers to make the second assessment or may appoint three (3) other qualified, disinterested appraisers to make the second assessment. The second assessment shall be completed in the same manner as the first assessment.(c) If a second assessment of benefits, after deducting the damages, does not equal or exceed the estimated cost of the improvement, further action may not be taken on the proposed improvement, unless the petitioners, the municipality, or another source, separately or jointly, undertakes to provide the deficiency. If the petitioners elect to provide the deficiency, further action may not be taken upon the improvement until the petitioners file with the works board a bond with adequate surety. The bond must be conditioned on payment of the net balance of the actual cost of the improvement over the total of the assessments after deducting damages.As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-38-23.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 38. Barrett Law Funding for Municipal Improvement Districts|36-9-38-23.5. Assessments; Installment Payments

Sec. 23.5. (a) With respect to assessments imposed after June 30, 2001, the works board shall establish a procedure to permit owners of real property in the improvement district to elect whether to pay assessments in:(1) one (1), five (5), ten (10), fifteen (15), or twenty (20) annual installments; or(2) a number of monthly installments that corresponds to one (1), five (5), ten (10), fifteen (15), or twenty (20) installments.(b) The works board shall establish the timing of the election under subsection (a) to permit the works board to structure the maturities of the principal of the bonds in a number of annual series that is consistent with the installment periods elected by owners of real property under subsection (a).As added by P.L.62-2001, SEC.8.