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IN Code § 36-5-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1. Incorporation; Dissolution|36-5-1-17. Election; Ballots; Clerk's Statement of Votes Cast

Sec. 17. (a) An election under section 16 of this chapter shall be held in the town. The voters shall, by ballot, vote on the question submitted to them. The question shall be placed on the ballot in the form prescribed by IC 3-10-9-4 and must state "Shall the town of ___________________ dissolve?" or "Shall the town of _________________ change its name to ______________________?".(b) Within four (4) days after the canvass of the vote by the county election board, the town clerk shall prepare and attest a statement of all the votes cast at the election, to be signed by the members of the county election board and filed with:(1) the clerk of the county in which the greatest percentage of the population of the town is located; and(2) the office of the secretary of state.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-24 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.560; P.L.5-1989, SEC.107; P.L.3-1997, SEC.458; P.L.123-2000, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-5-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1. Incorporation; Dissolution|36-5-1-18. Number of Votes and Voters Required; Effective Dates of Change of Name and Dissolution; Disposition of Property; Validity of Contracts

Sec. 18. (a) If at least two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast in an election under section 16 of this chapter are affirmative, the dissolution or change of name takes effect in the manner prescribed by this section.(b) A change of name takes effect thirty (30) days after the filing of the statement required by section 17 of this chapter.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a dissolution takes effect six (6) months after the filing of the statement required by section 17 of this chapter. The property owned by the town after payment of debts and liabilities shall be disposed of in the manner chosen by a majority of the voters of the town at a special election for that purpose. Dissolution of a town does not affect the validity of a contract to which the town is a party.(d) A dissolution under this chapter may not take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. A dissolution that would otherwise take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted takes effect January 1 of the year in which a federal decennial census is conducted.(e) Notwithstanding subsection (d) as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, a dissolution that took effect January 2, 2010, because of the application of subsection (d), as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, is instead considered to take effect January 1, 2010, without any additional action being required.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-3-1-24 part; 18-3-1-25 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.108; P.L.113-2010, SEC.124; P.L.219-2013, SEC.102.
IN Code § 36-5-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1. Incorporation; Dissolution|36-5-1-19. Aggrieved Persons; Appeal; Procedure

Sec. 19. (a) A person aggrieved by a decision made by the town legislative body under section 15 of this chapter or by the result of an election under section 16 of this chapter may, within thirty (30) days, appeal that decision or result to the circuit court for the county in which the town is located. The appeal is instituted by giving written notice to the town legislative body and filing with the town clerk a bond in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500), with surety approved by the legislative body. The bond must provide that the appeal will be duly prosecuted and that the appellants will pay all costs if the appeal is decided against them.(b) When an appeal is instituted, the town clerk shall file with the clerk of the circuit court a transcript of all proceedings in the case, together with all papers filed in the case. The town legislative body may not take further action in the case until the appeal is heard and determined.(c) An appeal under this section shall be heard by the circuit court without a jury. Change of venue from the judge may be granted, but change of venue from the county may not be granted.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-3-1-26.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.212, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-5-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1. Incorporation; Dissolution|36-5-1-20. Towns Not Functioning for Ten Years; Hearing; Findings; Adoption of Ordinance or Ordering Dissolution

Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to a town described by IC 36-5-1-11.5.(b) A town subject to this chapter may be dissolved if the county election board of the county in which the greatest percentage of population of the town is located conducts a public hearing and finds that the town has not elected town officers or had a functioning town government during the preceding ten (10) years.(c) The county election board shall certify the board's findings to the county executive, who may adopt an ordinance or (in a county subject to IC 36-2-3.5) issue an order to dissolve the town.As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.269. Amended by P.L.77-2014, SEC.21; P.L.278-2019, SEC.190; P.L.22-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-5-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1. Incorporation; Dissolution|36-5-1-21. Approvals of Proceedings to Incorporate Town Across County Boundaries Commenced Before July 1, 1999

Sec. 21. Notwithstanding sections 2 and 10.1 of this chapter, as in effect July 1, 1999, proceedings commenced before July 1, 1999, to incorporate a town across county boundaries is only required to have the approval of the county executive of the county that contains all or a major part of the territory sought to be incorporated.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.653.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to:(1) towns having a population of less than five hundred (500); and(2) included towns (as defined in IC 36-3-1-7).As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.109.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-2. Institution of Proceedings

Sec. 2. (a) Proceedings to dissolve a town may be instituted under section 10.5 or 10.6 of this chapter or by filing with the executive of the county containing more than fifty percent (50%) in assessed valuation of the land in the town:(1) a resolution adopted by the town legislative body requesting dissolution; or(2) a petition signed by at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the town's voters registered at the last general election.(b) On receipt of a petition or resolution for dissolution, the county executive shall mark the petition or resolution with the date of filing.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.110; P.L.4-1991, SEC.143.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-3. Public Hearing; Notice

Sec. 3. The county executive shall hold a public hearing on a petition or resolution for dissolution filed under section 2 of this chapter not less than sixty (60) nor more than ninety (90) days after the date of the filing of the petition or resolution. The county executive shall publish notice of the hearing in accordance with IC 5-3-1.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-4. Recommendations of Plan Commission

Sec. 4. (a) The county executive shall forward one (1) copy of the resolution or petition filed under section 2 of this chapter to the plan commission, if any, having jurisdiction.(b) The plan commission shall submit their written recommendations for approval or disapproval of dissolution to the county executive at least ten (10) days before the hearing required by section 3 of this chapter.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.24-1995, SEC.26.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-5. Parties; Remonstrance Against Dissolution; Dismissal of Petition

Sec. 5. The recipients of the notice required by section 3 of this chapter are parties to and are entitled to be heard at the public hearing. The petition for dissolution shall be dismissed if at any time during the dissolution proceedings, including an appeal, the county executive or a court hearing an appeal is presented with a verified remonstrance against dissolution, signed by at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the town's voters registered at the last general election. The executive or court may determine the validity of the remonstrance by submitting it to the clerk of the circuit court for the county where the voter resides for verification.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-6. Decision of County Executive

Sec. 6. The county executive shall, on the date fixed under section 3 of this chapter, hear and determine the petition or resolution and render a decision on the question of dissolution.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-7. Evidentiary Considerations

Sec. 7. At the hearing the county executive shall approve dissolution unless the evidence establishes that:(1) the petition requesting dissolution has not been signed by at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the voters;(2) there are enough invalid signatures on the petition requesting dissolution to reduce the number of valid signatures to below twenty-five percent (25%) of the voters;(3) at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the town's voters have signed a petition under section 5 of this chapter remonstrating against the dissolution; or(4) the town legislative body has passed a resolution opposing dissolution.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-8. Residents' Challenge to Sufficiency or Validity of Petition

Sec. 8. The county executive shall permit the residents of the town to submit evidence challenging the sufficiency or the validity of either:(1) a petition or resolution for dissolution; or(2) a petition opposed to dissolution.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-9. Appeal; Notice; Bond; Transcript; Change of Venue; Effective Date of Dissolution

Sec. 9. (a) A person aggrieved by a decision made by the county executive under section 6 of this chapter may, within thirty (30) days, appeal that decision or result to the circuit court for the county containing more than fifty percent (50%) in assessed valuation of the land in the town. The appeal is instituted by giving written notice to the clerk of the circuit court and filing with the county executive a bond for five hundred dollars ($500), with surety approved by the county executive. The bond must provide:(1) that the appeal will be duly prosecuted; and(2) that the appellants will pay all costs if the appeal is decided against them.(b) When an appeal is instituted, the county executive shall file with the clerk of the circuit court a transcript of all proceedings in the case, together with all papers filed in the case. The county executive may not take further action in the case until the appeal is heard and determined.(c) An appeal under this section shall be heard by the circuit court without a jury. Change of venue from the judge may be granted, but change of venue from the county may not be granted. If the court orders the dissolution to take place, the circuit court clerk shall, immediately after the judgment of the court, certify the judgment of the circuit court to:(1) the clerk of the municipality;(2) the circuit court clerk of any other county in which the town is located; and(3) the office of the secretary of state.(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the dissolution takes effect sixty (60) days after the order is certified.(e) A dissolution under this section may not take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. A dissolution under this section that would otherwise take effect during the year preceding the year in which the federal decennial census is conducted takes effect January 1 of the year in which a federal decennial census is conducted.(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, a dissolution that took effect January 2, 2010, because of the application of subsection (e), as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, is instead considered to take effect January 1, 2010, without any additional action being required.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.111; P.L.3-1997, SEC.459; P.L.123-2000, SEC.7; P.L.113-2010, SEC.125.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-10. Dissolution Ordinance; Effective Date; Disposition of Property; Validity of Contracts; Records

Sec. 10. (a) If the county executive approves dissolution under section 6 of this chapter, the county executive shall adopt:(1) an ordinance; or(2) an order in a county having a consolidated city;dissolving the town.(b) Except as provided in subsection (e), a dissolution takes effect:(1) at least sixty (60) days after the ordinance or order under subsection (a) is adopted; and(2) when the county auditor files a copy of the ordinance or order with:(A) the circuit court clerk of each county in which the town is located; and(B) the office of the secretary of state.(c) The property owned by the town after payment of debts and liabilities shall be disposed of by the county executive. Any proceeds remaining shall be deposited in the county general fund. Dissolution of a town does not affect the validity of a contract to which the town is a party.(d) After dissolution, the books and records of the town become the property of the county executive for safekeeping.(e) A dissolution under this section may not take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. A dissolution under this section that would otherwise take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted takes effect January 1 of the year in which a federal decennial census is conducted.(f) Notwithstanding subsection (e) as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, a dissolution that took effect January 2, 2010, because of the application of subsection (e), as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, is instead considered to take effect January 1, 2010, without any additional action being required.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.112; P.L.10-1992, SEC.29; P.L.3-1997, SEC.460; P.L.123-2000, SEC.8; P.L.113-2010, SEC.126.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-10.5. Dissolution of Town; Requisites of Resolution; Notice; Hearing; Adoption of Ordinance; Effective Date of Dissolution; Validity of Town Contracts

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies to the dissolution of an included town.(b) The town legislative body may adopt a resolution to consider dissolution of the town under this section. The resolution must state the following:(1) That the town legislative body conduct a public hearing at a stated date, place, and time concerning the dissolution of the town.(2) That the town legislative body will hear all statements presented in favor of or in opposition to dissolution.(3) That the town legislative body may adopt an ordinance to dissolve the town at the conclusion of the public hearing.(c) The town clerk shall publish a notice of the public hearing in accordance with IC 5-3-1.(d) The town legislative body may continue a public hearing under this section. If a hearing is continued, the clerk is not required to publish an additional notice under subsection (c).(e) The town legislative body may adopt an ordinance following the conclusion of the public hearing under subsection (b). The town clerk shall file a copy of the ordinance with:(1) the circuit court clerk of the county; and(2) the office of the secretary of state.(f) Except as provided in subsection (g), the ordinance dissolving the town takes effect:(1) at least sixty (60) days after adoption; and(2) when the ordinance is filed under subsection (e).(g) A dissolution under this section may not take effect during the year preceding a year in which a federal decennial census is conducted. A dissolution under this section that would otherwise take effect during the year preceding a year in which the federal decennial census is conducted takes effect January 1 of the year in which a federal decennial census is conducted.(h) When an ordinance dissolving a town becomes effective:(1) the territory included within the town when the ordinance was adopted becomes a part of the consolidated city;(2) the books and records of the town become the property of the county executive;(3) the property owned by the town after payment of debts and liabilities shall be disposed of by the county executive; and(4) the county executive shall deposit any proceeds remaining after payment of debts and liabilities into the county general fund.(i) The dissolution of a town under this section does not affect the validity of a contract to which the town is a party.(j) Notwithstanding subsection (g) as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, a dissolution that took effect January 2, 2010, because of the application of subsection (g), as that subsection existed on December 31, 2009, is instead considered to take effect January 1, 2010, without any additional action being required.As added by P.L.5-1989, SEC.113. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.461; P.L.123-2000, SEC.9; P.L.113-2010, SEC.127.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-11. Limitation

Sec. 11. If a dissolution proceeding under this chapter is unsuccessful, the person seeking dissolution may not attempt a new proceeding under this chapter or IC 36-5-1 for at least one (1) year following the hearing under section 3 or 10.5 of this chapter or the election under section 10.6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.342-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.5-1989, SEC.114; P.L.4-1991, SEC.145.
IN Code § 36-5-1.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.1. Dissolution of Small Towns|36-5-1.1-12. Towns Not Functioning for Ten Years; Hearing; Findings; Adoption of Ordinance or Ordering Dissolution

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to a town described by IC 36-5-1-11.5.(b) A town subject to this chapter may be dissolved if the county election board of the county in which the greatest percentage of population of the town is located conducts a public hearing and finds that the town has not elected town officers or had a functioning town government during the preceding ten (10) years.(c) The county election board shall certify the board's findings to the county executive, who may adopt an ordinance or (in a county having a consolidated city or subject to IC 36-2-3.5) issue an order to dissolve the town.As added by P.L.3-1993, SEC.271.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-1. Applicability of Chapter; Other Applicable Provisions

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to towns having a population of less than five hundred (500).(b) A town may change the town's name under this chapter or IC 36-5-1.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-2. Petition to Change Name; Conditions; Bond

Sec. 2. A proceeding to change the name of a town may be instituted under this chapter by filing with the town clerk-treasurer a petition that meets the following conditions:(1) The petition must be signed by a majority of the registered voters of the town.(2) The petition must be verified by at least one (1) of the petitioners.(3) The petition must contain a statement of the proposed new name of the town and the reasons to change the town's name.(4) The petitioners agree to pay all costs and expenses incurred by the town if the petition is unsuccessful.(5) The petition must be accompanied by a bond that meets the following conditions:(A) The bond is payable to the town.(B) The bond is for costs and expenses incurred under this chapter if the petitioners do not pay the costs and expenses.(C) The bond is satisfactory to the town legislative body.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-3. Withdrawal From Petition

Sec. 3. (a) A petitioner may withdraw from the petition before the town legislative body makes a decision on the petition under section 6 of this chapter.(b) In determining whether a sufficient number of registered voters have signed the petition, the legislative body may not consider names withdrawn from the petition under this section.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-4. Notice of Petition Filing and Hearing

Sec. 4. If a petition is filed under section 2 of this chapter, the town clerk-treasurer shall give notice under IC 5-3-1 of the following:(1) The filing of the petition.(2) The day, time, and place of a hearing on the petition.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-5. Hearing to Consider Petition

Sec. 5. On the day and time set in the notice given under section 4 of this chapter, the town legislative body shall hear and consider the petition.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-6. Adoption of Resolution for Name Change

Sec. 6. If after the hearing held under section 5 of this chapter, the town legislative body decides to change the name of the town as requested by the petition, the legislative body must, by a majority vote, adopt a resolution to change the name of the town.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-5-1.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 5. Government of Towns|Chapter 1.2. Change of Name of a Small Town|36-5-1.2-7. Appeal of Decision; Standing

Sec. 7. A person aggrieved by a decision made by the town legislative body under section 6 of this chapter may appeal the decision to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court with jurisdiction in the county in which the town is located.As added by P.L.258-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.175.