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IN Code § 36-7-26-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 26. Economic Development Project Districts|36-7-26-25. Maximization of Use of Tax Increment Financing by City; Property Tax Abatements

Sec. 25. The board may not approve a resolution under section 16 of this chapter until the board has satisfied itself that the city in which the proposed district will be established has maximized the use of tax increment financing under IC 36-7-14 or IC 36-7-14.5 to finance public improvements within or serving the proposed district. The city may not grant property tax abatements to the taxpayers within the proposed district or a district, except that the board may approve a resolution under section 16 of this chapter in the proposed district or a district in which real property tax abatement not to exceed three (3) years has been granted.As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.63. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.769.
IN Code § 36-7-26-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 26. Economic Development Project Districts|36-7-26-26. Credit Account; Use of Funds

Sec. 26. To the extent prescribed by the board, and subject to the terms and conditions established by the board, any money credited to the credit account may be used by the commission, and, if desired by the board, irrevocably pledged by the board, to further secure bonds or a lease agreement issued or entered into under this chapter. Further security includes, the following:(1) Holding money in the credit account and pledging sums to payment of debt service on bonds issued under or lease rentals payable under this chapter, or maintenance of debt service reserves.(2) Transferring money from the credit account to the net increment account or, if desired by the board, to the commission to enable the commission to finance local public improvements.(3) Payment of bond insurance premiums or other credit enhancement fees and expenses.As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.63.
IN Code § 36-7-26-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 26. Economic Development Project Districts|36-7-26-27. Repeal or Amendment of Chapter; Adverse Effect on Bond Owners

Sec. 27. The general assembly covenants that this chapter will not be repealed or amended in a manner that will adversely affect the owner of bonds issued under this chapter.As added by P.L.35-1990, SEC.63.
IN Code § 36-7-27-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each county having a consolidated city.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-2. "Base Period Amount"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "base period amount" means the aggregate amount of covered local income taxes paid by employees employed in a tax area with respect to wages earned for work in the tax area for the state fiscal year that precedes the date on which the commission confirmed the resolution designating the tax area. However, the base period amount with respect to a tax area covered by section 11(c) of this chapter is zero (0).As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-3. "Commission"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the metropolitan development commission acting as the redevelopment commission of a consolidated city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-4. "County Taxpayer"

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this chapter, "county taxpayer" means an individual who:(1) resides in the county; or(2) maintains the individual's principal place of business or employment in the county and who does not reside in another county in which the local income tax is in effect.(b) For purposes of this section, an individual shall be treated as a resident of the county in which the individual:(1) maintains a home, if the individual maintains only one (1) home in Indiana;(2) if subdivision (1) does not apply, is registered to vote;(3) if subdivision (1) or (2) does not apply, registers the individual's personal automobile; or(4) if subdivision (1), (2), or (3) does not apply, spends the majority of the individual's time spent in Indiana during the taxable year in question.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.42-1994, SEC.12; P.L.197-2016, SEC.129.
IN Code § 36-7-27-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-5. "Covered Local Income Taxes"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "covered local income taxes" means the local income tax imposed on county taxpayers under IC 6-3.6.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.130.
IN Code § 36-7-27-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-6. "Department"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the department of state revenue.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-7. "Fund"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to an incremental income tax financing fund established under section 13 of this chapter.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-8. "Incremental Income Tax"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "incremental income tax" means the remainder of:(1) the aggregate amount of covered local income taxes paid by employees employed in a tax area with respect to wages earned for work in the tax area for a particular state fiscal year; minus(2) the base period amount.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-9. "Qualified Economic Development Tax Project"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "qualified economic development tax project" means a project that is expected to create, retain, or create and retain at least two thousand (2,000) jobs in the county.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-10. "Tax Area"

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "tax area" means a geographic area established by a commission under section 11 of this chapter in which a qualified economic development tax project is located.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-11. Tax Area; Establishment; Procedures; Area Containing Armed Forces Provider; Findings; Special Taxing District

Sec. 11. (a) A commission may establish a tax area according to the procedures set forth for the establishment of economic development areas under IC 36-7-15.1. Notwithstanding any other law, the tax area must be wholly within an airport development zone established under IC 8-22-3.5 or within any other area in the county in which there is located a provider of services, equipment, or both to the United States armed forces.(b) In establishing the tax area, the commission must make the following findings in lieu of the findings required for the establishment of economic development areas:(1) That a project to be undertaken or that has been undertaken in the area is a qualified economic development tax project.(2) That the local public improvements (as defined in IC 36-7-15.3-6) being constructed, acquired, or provided or to be constructed, acquired, or provided in or serving the tax area will benefit the public health and welfare and will be of public utility and benefit.(3) That the qualified economic development tax project being constructed, acquired, or provided or to be constructed, acquired, or provided in or serving the tax area will protect or increase state and local tax bases or revenues.(c) In addition to the findings required under subsection (b), the commission may find that the qualified economic development project involves a provider of services, equipment, or both to the United States armed forces.(d) The tax area established by the commission under this chapter is a special taxing district authorized by the general assembly to enable the county to provide special benefits to taxpayers in the tax area by promoting economic development that is of public use and benefit.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-12. Allocation Provision; Adoption; Notice; Certification of Base Period Amount

Sec. 12. (a) A resolution adopted under section 11 of this chapter must include a provision with respect to the allocation and distribution of covered local income taxes for the purposes and in the manner provided in this section. The allocation provision must apply to the entire tax area.(b) When an allocation provision is adopted under subsection (a), the commission shall notify the department by certified mail of the adoption of the provision and shall include with the notification a complete list of the following:(1) Employers in the tax area.(2) Street names and the range of street numbers of each street in the tax area.The commission shall update the list before July 1 of each year.(c) Not later than sixty (60) days after receipt from the commission of the notification under subsection (b), the department shall determine the base period amount and certify that amount to the commission.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-14. Bonds; Issuance; Purposes

Sec. 14. The commission may issue bonds payable in whole or in part from money distributed from the fund to the commission to finance local public improvements under IC 36-7-15.1-17 or make lease rental payments in whole or in part from money distributed from the fund to the commission for a local public improvement under IC 36-7-15.1-17.1 and IC 36-7-15.1-17.2, including debt service payments on or lease rental payments for local public improvements under bonds issued or a lease entered into before January 1, 1992. Local public improvements to be financed by the commission may be in or serving the tax area.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-15. Tax Covenant With Bond Owners

Sec. 15. The general assembly covenants that this chapter will not be repealed or amended in a manner that will adversely affect the owners of bonds issued under this chapter by the commission or a lessor corporation providing local public improvements to the commission.As added by P.L.27-1992, SEC.28.
IN Code § 36-7-27-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-16. Pledge to Finance Economic Development Tax Project

Sec. 16. Notwithstanding any other law, a county that expects to receive an economic benefit from a qualified economic development tax project under this chapter, a county contiguous to such a county, or a municipality that expects to receive an economic benefit from a qualified economic development tax project under this chapter, may pledge (as authorized in IC 5-1-14-4) any legally available money to the payment of bonds or lease rentals to finance a qualified economic development tax project. The pledge does not create a debt of the pledging county or municipality under the Constitution of the State of Indiana so long as the money is designated to make lease rental payments to finance a qualified economic development tax project.As added by P.L.28-1993, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-7-27-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 27. Economic Development Tax Area|36-7-27-18. Information Required to Be Disclosed by Employers

Sec. 18. Upon request of the department, employers in the tax area shall provide the department with:(1) the names and addresses of all persons employed by the employer in the tax area;(2) information concerning the wages earned by the persons for work in the tax area; and(3) any other information the department requires to administer this chapter.As added by P.L.42-1994, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-28-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 28. Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies|36-7-28-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all cities.As added by P.L.264-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-28-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 28. Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Companies|36-7-28-2. Powers of City

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, a city may take all actions necessary to establish or provide assistance to a nonprofit corporation that serves as a minority enterprise small business investment company for purposes of 15 U.S.C. 681(d).As added by P.L.264-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-29-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following units:(1) A city having a population of more than eight thousand seven hundred (8,700) but less than nine thousand (9,000).(2) A county having a population of more than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000) but less than one hundred seventy-five thousand (175,000).As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.170-2002, SEC.161; P.L.119-2012, SEC.209.
IN Code § 36-7-29-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-2. "Board" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the local environmental response financing board established by section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-3. "District" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "district" refers to the special taxing district established by section 9 of this chapter.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-4. "Qualified Site" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "qualified site" means a site that is wholly or partially located in the district and on July 1, 1994, is:(1) a site at which solid waste or substances are present or deposited in or on the ground as an intended place of final location; or(2) an industrial site where a substance is present in or on the ground.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-5. "Remedial Action" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "remedial action" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-185.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.87.
IN Code § 36-7-29-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-6. "Removal" Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "removal" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-187.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.88.
IN Code § 36-7-29-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-7. "Responsible Person" Defined

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "responsible person" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-192(b).As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.89.
IN Code § 36-7-29-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-8. "Substance" Defined

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 13-11-2-98 for the term "hazardous substance".As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1996, SEC.90.
IN Code § 36-7-29-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-9. Local Environmental Response Taxing Districts

Sec. 9. (a) A special taxing district to be known as the local environmental response taxing district is created in a city described in section 1(1) of this chapter and in a county described in section 1(2) of this chapter for the purpose of funding substance removal or remedial action for a qualified site. The district shall exist for the public purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents in the district by substance removal or remedial action. The general assembly finds that the actions and purposes set forth in this chapter are public purposes.(b) The district is coterminous with the territory of the unit.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-10. Local Environmental Response Financing Boards

Sec. 10. (a) The district shall be governed by a local environmental response financing board.(b) If the unit is a city described in section 1(1) of this chapter, the board consists of five (5) members appointed by the city executive.(c) If the unit is a county described in section 1(2) of this chapter, the board consists of the following six (6) members:(1) Two (2) members appointed by the county executive.(2) One (1) member appointed by the county fiscal body.(3) Two (2) members appointed by the executive of the municipality having the largest population in the district.(4) One (1) member appointed by the executive of the municipality that has the second largest population in the district.All board members appointed under this subsection must be local elected officials. A board member appointed under this subsection who ceases to be a local elected official forfeits membership on the board.(d) The term of office of a board member is four (4) years. The appointing authority shall fill a vacancy on the board for the unexpired term.(e) Board members are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for any services or expenses.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-11. Resolutions

Sec. 11. The board may by its resolutions provide the procedure for its actions, the manner of selection of the board's chairperson, treasurer, secretary, and the other officers or employees of the district, their titles, terms of office, duties, number, and qualifications, and any other lawful subject necessary to the operation of the district and the exercise of the power granted under this chapter. Actions of a legislative nature must be by resolution adopted by a majority of the board. Resolutions proposed may be read by title only unless a reading in full is requested by a member of the board. Actions of an administrative or executive nature may be taken by a majority of the board or by officers of the board or employees of the district as authorized by the board.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-29-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 29. Local Environmental Response Financing|36-7-29-12. Powers and Duties of Boards

Sec. 12. (a) The board may:(1) receive and disburse funds;(2) sue and be sued;(3) plan, finance, and manage substance removal or remedial action at qualified sites;(4) make and contract for plans, surveys, studies, and investigations necessary for the purpose of substance removal or remedial action at qualified sites;(5) enter upon property to make surveys, soundings, borings, and examinations;(6) acquire by negotiation any property or rights or interest in property reasonably required for substance removal or remedial action under the bond resolution without following any other statutory procedures for that acquisition;(7) accept gifts, grants, or loans of money, other property, or services from any source, public or private, and comply with the terms of the gift, grant, or loan;(8) borrow in anticipation of taxes;(9) contract for professional services;(10) enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement under IC 36-1-7 to obtain funds for:(A) fiscal;(B) administrative;(C) managerial; or(D) operational;services from a county or municipality;(11) conduct or contract for ongoing site maintenance, leachate collection, and long term monitoring at a qualified site after the substance removal or remedial action is complete;(12) enter into an agreement with a state or federal agency that regulates remedial action or removal;(13) pursue all legal remedies available as to other responsible persons who are not participating in the financing of the substance removal or remedial action through payment of property taxes that, in the sole judgment of the board, are commensurate with the responsible person's past use of the qualified site; and(14) otherwise do all things necessary or proper to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.(b) This subsection applies to a district located in a county described in section 1(2) of this chapter. In addition to the powers set forth in subsection (a), the board may levy a tax within the district to pay the costs of operation of the district, subject to regular budget and tax levy procedures. However, the maximum amount of taxes levied each year may not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). The tax described in this subsection shall not be levied after substance removal and remedial action at a qualified site have been completed.(c) Money recovered by the district from responsible persons shall be used for any of the following:(1) To redeem bonds issued under section 13 of this chapter.(2) To pay debt service on bonds issued under section 13 of this chapter.(3) To reimburse a unit in the district for costs associated with removal or remediation at the qualified site prior to the issuance of bonds issued under section 13 of this chapter.(4) To pay ongoing costs of the district associated with remediation or removal.As added by P.L.44-1994, SEC.11.