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IN Code § 8-5-15-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-7. Conflicts With Federal Law or Regulations; Levels of Services

Sec. 7. (a) Any provision of this chapter in conflict with the Interstate Commerce Act of the United States or any other federal law or regulations governing transportation by common carrier is void, but all other provisions of this chapter shall be given effect if possible, without the provision or provisions so voided.(b) The board may eliminate service or reduce levels of service for the transportation of passengers or property only after obtaining approval by the Indiana department of transportation.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2.6-8.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.8, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.64-1984, SEC.6; P.L.18-1990, SEC.66.
IN Code § 8-5-15-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-8. Grant of Funds

Sec. 8. The board of commissioners of any county may authorize the grant of funds to any commuter transportation system serving or passing through the county for the purchase of equipment or other capital improvements. The grants shall be made to a district for distribution to the commuter transportation systems or for purchases of equipment or capital improvements to be used on or by the systems in connection with its public transportation operation.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-5-2.6-9.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.8, SEC.68. Amended by P.L.108-2019, SEC.151.
IN Code § 8-5-15-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-10. Financial Records; Inspection; Publicity; Exclusion of Freight Service Costs

Sec. 10. (a) Any commuter transportation system which receives aid from the district under this chapter must make its financial records available for inspection during normal working hours by a designated representative of the district.(b) The district may provide any information to the general public which it develops from its review of the system's financial records which relates to the qualification for financial aid by that system.(c) The district shall develop a formula which fairly allocates the administrative and operational costs incurred by the system between its freight service and passenger service.(d) No state or local funds may be expended to reimburse the system for costs allocated to freight service.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.67, SEC.12.
IN Code § 8-5-15-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-11. Proceeds of Bonds; Issuance of Interim Receipts or Temporary Bonds; Mutilated, Destroyed, or Lost Bonds

Sec. 11. (a) The proceeds of the bonds of each issue:(1) shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of the railroad project for which the bonds have been issued; and(2) shall be disbursed in such manner and under such restrictions, if any, as the board may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement securing the same.(b) If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue, by error of estimates or otherwise, are less than the cost of the railroad project for which they have been issued, additional bonds may in like manner be issued to provide the amount of the deficit, and, unless otherwise provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust agreement securing the bonds, the additional bonds shall be considered to be of the same issue and entitled to payment from that same fund without preference or priority of the bonds first issued.(c) If the proceeds of the bonds of any issue exceed the cost of the railroad project for which they have been issued, the surplus shall be deposited to the credit of the sinking fund for those bonds.(d) Before the preparation of definitive bonds, the board may, under like restrictions, issue interim receipts or temporary bonds, with or without coupons, exchangeable for definitive bonds when the bonds have been executed and are available for delivery. The board may also provide for the replacement of any bonds that are mutilated, destroyed, or lost.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-5-15-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-12. Revenue Refunding Bonds

Sec. 12. (a) The board may provide by resolution for the issuance of revenue refunding bonds of the district or revenue advance refunding bonds of the district, payable solely from revenues, for the purpose of refunding or advance refunding any bonds then outstanding that have been issued under this chapter, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and, if considered advisable by the board, for the additional purpose of constructing improvements, extensions, or enlargements of the railroad in connection with which the bonds to be refunded have been issued.(b) The issuance of the bonds, the maturities and other details of the bonds, the rights of the bondholders, and the rights, duties, and obligations of the board in respect to the bonds, shall be governed by this chapter insofar as it may be applicable.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.8.
IN Code § 8-5-15-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-13. Money Received Under This Chapter; Disposition; Depositories; Trustee; Guaranteed Investment Contract

Sec. 13. (a) All money received under this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds, from revenues, or otherwise:(1) shall be considered to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter; and(2) except as provided in subsection (d), may be invested before the time when needed to the extent and in the manner provided by IC 5-13-9, insofar as applicable.(b) The funds shall be kept in depositories as selected by the board in the manner provided by law.(c) The resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or the trust agreement securing the bonds must provide that any officer to whom, or any bank or trust company to which, the money is entrusted shall act as trustee of the money and shall hold and apply the money for the purposes of this section, subject to this chapter and the authorizing resolution or trust agreement.(d) Proceeds received by the district from the sale of equipment in a sale and leaseback transaction may be invested in or used to purchase a guaranteed investment contract with an insurance company whose long term indebtedness is rated in one (1) of the two (2) highest categories by at least two (2) national rating services. The guaranteed investment contract may not exceed the term of the lease and may be assigned to secure performance of the lease.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.19-1987, SEC.23; P.L.8-1996, SEC.11.
IN Code § 8-5-15-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-14. Actions by Bondholders or Trustee; Protection and Enforcement of Rights; Enforcement and Compelling Performance of Duties Under Chapter

Sec. 14. Any holder of bonds issued under this chapter and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights granted by this chapter may be restricted by the authorizing resolution or trust agreement, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings:(1) protect and enforce all rights under Indiana law or granted under this chapter or under the trust agreement, or the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds; and(2) enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by the trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the board or by any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of fees, tolls, rentals, or other charges for the use of the railroad or railroad project.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-5-15-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-15. Eminent Domain; Relocation Assistance; Properties in Public Use

Sec. 15. (a) The board may exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of carrying out this chapter and award damages to landowners for real estate and property rights appropriated and taken. If the board cannot agree with the owners, lessees, or occupants of any real estate selected by the board for the purpose set forth in this chapter, the board may proceed to procure the condemnation of the property under IC 32-24.(b) Relocation assistance under IC 8-23-17 shall be provided to any person displaced under this section.(c) If the property over and across which the railroad must be constructed and must operate is already in use or acquired for use for a public purpose, the public use or acquisition of the property is not a bar to the right of the board to condemn the property for the purpose of this chapter.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.67; P.L.2-2002, SEC.42.
IN Code § 8-5-15-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-16. Exercise of Powers Under This Chapter for Benefit of People of Indiana; Tax Exemption

Sec. 16. (a) The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter is in all respects for the benefit of the people of Indiana, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions.(b) As the operation and maintenance of a railroad project by the board will constitute the performance of essential governmental functions, the board shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any railroad project or any property acquired or used by the board under this chapter, or upon the income from it, and the bonds issued under this chapter, the interest on them, the proceeds received by a holder from the sale of the bonds to the extent of the holder's cost of acquisition, or proceeds received upon redemption before maturity or proceeds received at maturity, and the receipt of the interest and proceeds are exempt from taxation in Indiana as provided in IC 6-8-5.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.3-1990, SEC.30.
IN Code § 8-5-15-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-17. Employees of Commuter Railroad Transportation System; Protection

Sec. 17. If the district acquires a commuter railroad transportation system and proceeds to operate the system directly, by management contract, or by lease under this chapter, the employees of the system shall be protected as follows:(1) The employees of the system must be retained to the fullest extent consistent with sound management, and those terminated or laid off must be assured priority of reemployment.(2) The rights, privileges, and benefits of the employees under any pension or retirement plan are not affected, and the board shall assume the duties of the system under the plan.(3) The board shall act in such a manner as to insure the continuing applicability to affected railroad employees of the provisions of all federal statutes applicable to them prior to April 1, 1984, and a continuation of their collective bargaining agreements until the provisions of those agreements can be renegotiated by representatives of the board and the representatives of those employees duly designated pursuant to terms and provisions of the federal Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).(4) The employees of the system shall receive protection no less favorable than the employee conditions provided In the Matter of the New York Dock (360 I.C.C. 60), and no person with an employment relation with the commuter transportation system on April 1, 1984, may be deprived of employment or placed in a worse position by reason of the district's acquisition of a commuter transportation system.As added by P.L.64-1984, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-5-15-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-18. Legal Services; Attorney General

Sec. 18. (a) Each district shall request the attorney general to perform any legal services required in providing transportation service within the district. If the attorney general is unable to perform those services, the district may, with the attorney general's approval, employ an attorney.(b) The attorney general shall, to the extent feasible and upon request of a district, perform legal services for the district.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-5-15-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-19. Auditing Services

Sec. 19. (a) Each district shall request the state board of accounts to perform any auditing services required under this chapter in providing transportation service within the district. If the state board of accounts is not able to perform those services, the district may employ an auditor to perform audits for the district.(b) The state board of accounts shall, to the extent feasible and upon request:(1) perform auditing services for the district; and(2) consult with the district in acquiring auditing services.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.11.
IN Code § 8-5-15-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-20. Agreements Between District and System; Contents

Sec. 20. Any agreement between the district and the system, the principal purpose of which is to provide passenger rail service, must include the following provisions:(1) That the replacement of capital assets employed in the provision of passenger service will be provided for prudently.(2) That the methods of conducting and accounting for financial transactions between parties to agreements will be compatible with the fiduciary responsibilities of the district and the purposes of this chapter and follows generally accepted accounting principles.(3) That the system shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, permit reasonable access by the district and its duly authorized representatives to the books and records of the system, and permit the district or its representatives, at reasonable times and subject to reasonable confidentiality restrictions, to inspect the properties and operations of the system.(4) That the system shall also provide:(A) system performance information, which will permit an assessment of passenger service in general and service levels in particular;(B) information concerning the operation and administration of the passenger rail service;(C) a projection of significant operational and administrative changes scheduled to take place in the enusing fiscal year;(D) a projection of capital expenditures scheduled to be undertaken by the system in the ensuing fiscal year; and(E) a list of capital improvements that the system requests that the district undertake in the ensuing five (5) years.(5) That a marketing study shall be undertaken no less frequently than every three (3) years. The study may be undertaken jointly by the system and the district. The study must measure and evaluate passenger attitudes and requirements concerning service levels, service quality, fares, and opportunities to improve service or to increase ridership.(6) That the passenger service deficit will not exceed an agreed amount (with an allowance agreed to by the parties for variable expenses) during the term of the agreement.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.12.
IN Code § 8-5-15-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-21. Agreements Between District and System; Property Interests; Operation

Sec. 21. Any agreement between the district and the system may include a provision that, with respect to assets owned by either party, property interests may be conveyed and responsibilities for operation and maintenance may be assigned to either party, or jointly held and exercised by either party.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-5-15-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-22. Agreements Between District and System; Service Profile

Sec. 22. Any agreement between the district and the system must include a service profile describing passenger service levels. The service profile shall be described with terms and conditions that are objective and measurable.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.14.
IN Code § 8-5-15-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-23. Financial or Operating Agreements; Approval

Sec. 23. Any financial or operating agreement between a district and a system does not take effect until the Indiana department of transportation approves the agreement.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.15. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.68.
IN Code § 8-5-15-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-24. Financial Responsibility; Certification; Proof

Sec. 24. (a) Before January 1 of each year, the district shall certify to the Indiana department of transportation that the district has taken action to provide financial responsibility against liability of the district under any agreement with a commuter transportation system.(b) Proof of financial responsibility under this section may be established by proof that:(1) a liability insurance policy is in force; or(2) a self-insurance program is in effect.(c) The district shall participate, if feasible, in the programs established by the political subdivision risk management commission under IC 27-1-29.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.16. Amended by P.L.18-1990, SEC.69.
IN Code § 8-5-15-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-25. Capital Improvement Contingency Fund

Sec. 25. (a) The capital improvement contingency fund is established for the purpose of:(1) receiving taxes, appropriations, and other revenues;(2) matching state or federal transportation grants made to permit the acquisition of capital assets;(3) acquiring capital improvements or assets; or(4) receiving, holding, and disbursing funds as a fiduciary.(b) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.17.
IN Code § 8-5-15-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 5. Commuter Railways|Chapter 15. Commuter Transportation Districts|8-5-15-26. Petition to Discontinue Rail Passenger Service; Acquisition of Property

Sec. 26. If a petition is filed by the system under the Interstate Commerce Act to discontinue rail passenger service, the district may take the necessary action to acquire the system's passenger and freight properties under sections 5(a)(12) and 5(a)(13) of this chapter and, if necessary, exercise the power of eminent domain under section 15 of this chapter.As added by P.L.385-1987(ss), SEC.18.
IN Code § 8-6-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 6. Railroad Crossings|Chapter 1. Highway Crossings|8-6-1-1. Investigations; Numbering of Crossings

Sec. 1. The Indiana department of transportation (referred to as "the department" in this chapter) shall carefully investigate and examine all the highway crossings of railroads in this state and to make or cause to be made files and numbers of the highway crossings, so that the crossings may be known and designated by mileposts or otherwise, and referred to and considered, from time to time, as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.182, s.1. As amended by P.L.62-1984, SEC.93; P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.56; P.L.18-1990, SEC.70.
IN Code § 8-6-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 6. Railroad Crossings|Chapter 1. Highway Crossings|8-6-1-2. Requisite Information; Forms; Investigation

Sec. 2. The department shall secure from the several companies owning or operating railroads throughout this state detailed and specific information concerning the highway crossings along their lines, outside the corporate limits of cities and incorporated towns in this state, and, for that purpose, the department shall prepare and submit to each of such companies blank forms indicating the various items of information concerning such highway crossings upon which the department desires to be advised. Such companies shall, within six (6) months after the receipt of such blank forms by them respectively, fill out the same with the complete information requested and return to the department a separate blank form so filled out for each such highway crossing, accompanied by a photograph of each separate crossing so described. The department shall then proceed to examine the conditions of each highway crossing and ascertain which of the same should, under all the circumstances, be separated, and, to that end, the department may employ a civil engineer and such expert assistance as is necessary to make such investigation.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.182, s.2. As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.57.
IN Code § 8-6-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 6. Railroad Crossings|Chapter 1. Highway Crossings|8-6-1-3. Surveys and Reports

Sec. 3. The department may require to be made ocular or instrumental surveys or reports and examinations, as may be deemed expedient, and the department shall carefully examine and consider the files, reports, and surveys of each of said highway crossings in this state, with reference to:(1) separation of the grade, the purpose being to separate as rapidly as practicable grade crossings in this state; and(2) a better location and consolidation of the crossings, the purpose being to have all crossings at right angles if possible.Formerly: Acts 1913, c.182, s.3. As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.58.