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IN Code § 36-9-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-8. Public Places; Cleaning and Sprinkling

Sec. 8. The works board may, by contract or otherwise, clean and sprinkle any public place within the city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-9. Streets, Alleys, and Public Places; Lighting

Sec. 9. The works board may erect lampposts or other lighting apparatus in the streets, alleys, and public places of the city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-10. Drains and Sewers; Plans; Construction

Sec. 10. (a) The works board may prepare a uniform plan for the drainage and sewerage of the city.(b) The works board may lay out, design, order, contract for, and execute the construction, alteration, and maintenance of all public drains or sewers necessary to carry off the drainage of the city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-11. Sewage Disposal and Treatment Works

Sec. 11. The works board may erect, maintain, and operate works for the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-12. Culverts, Bridges, and Aqueducts

Sec. 12. The works board may design, order, contract for, and cause the erection of any culvert, bridge, or aqueduct within the city, or may enter in a contract for the joint erection and maintenance of such a structure by the city and a company or individual.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-13. Utility and Transportation Structures; Authorization

Sec. 13. (a) A contract under this section must be submitted to the city legislative body and does not take effect until approved by ordinance of the legislative body.(b) The works board may authorize a telegraph, telephone, electric light, gas, water, steam, railroad, or interurban company to use and erect necessary structures in any street, alley, or public place in the city. The works board may prescribe the terms and conditions of uses under this section and may fix by contract the price to be charged to the company.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-14. Excavations

Sec. 14. The works board may license the making of excavations from the surface or underneath the surface of a street, alley, or public place in the city. The works board may require bond to pay for damages caused by excavations and to secure the proper repair of the street, alley, or public place.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-15. Removal of Structures From Streets, Alleys, and Public Places

Sec. 15. The works board may order the removal of any structure in a street, alley, or public place of the city. If the person maintaining the structure fails to remove it, the works board may remove it at the person's expense.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.287.
IN Code § 36-9-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-16. Levees

Sec. 16. The works board may design, order, contract for, and cause the erection of levees for the city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-17. Watercourses; Improvements

Sec. 17. The works board may straighten, deepen, or otherwise improve any natural or artificial watercourse.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-18. Private Watercourses; Bridges

Sec. 18. The works board may require the owners of canals and watercourses to construct and maintain bridges across them at street and alley intersections.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-19. Removal and Disposal of Refuse

Sec. 19. The works board may, by contract or otherwise, remove all dead animals, rubbish, and other refuse from the city. The works board may erect crematories or other plants for the destruction and disposal of this refuse.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-20. Maps and Records of Pipes and Conduits

Sec. 20. The works board may maintain a map and record of all pipes and conduits in the city for sewers, gas, water, electric wire, heat, and other purposes, showing their size, depth, inclination, location, and date of construction.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-21. Private Lots and Tracts; Drainage and Fill; Expenses

Sec. 21. (a) The works board may fill or drain, at the owner's expense, any lot or tract within the city, or within four (4) miles from its corporate boundaries if the water on the lot or tract is or may become injurious to the public health and comfort. However, no more than twenty percent (20%) of the value of the lot or tract, as assessed on the tax duplicate, may be expended in filling or draining the lot or tract in any (1) year.(b) The expenses of the works board under this section are a lien against the lot or tract. This lien may be collected by foreclosure or by placing it on the tax duplicate.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-22. Restrooms and Fountains

Sec. 22. The works board may construct restrooms and fountains in public places.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-15 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-23. Payment of Expenses

Sec. 23. All expenses incurred or authorized by the works board under this chapter are payable out of the general fund of the city, from appropriations made for the use of the board and available for the particular purpose, unless a statute specifically directs that the expenses are to be paid by assessments against owners of real property.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-1-6-16 part; 18-1-6-19.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79.
IN Code § 36-9-6-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6. City Works Board|36-9-6-24. Performance of Work by Contract or by Employees of Board

Sec. 24. (a) If any work ordered or undertaken by the works board is payable out of the general fund of the city, it may cause the work to be done by independent contract or by employees of the board.(b) If any work ordered or undertaken by the works board is payable, in whole or in part, from assessments made for that purpose upon the real property benefited by the work, the works board shall have the work done by contract, unless otherwise provided by statute.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-1-6-16 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.79. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.317, SEC.7.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-0.1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of this chapter by P.L.220-1986 does not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if this act had not been enacted.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.681.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each unit that:(1) has established an advisory plan commission or a metropolitan plan commission under IC 36-7-4-202; or(2) is participating in an area planning department established under IC 36-7-4-202.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-2. Units Adopting a Thoroughfare Plan; Tax Levy; Collection; Fund

Sec. 2. (a) The fiscal body of a unit that has adopted a thoroughfare plan under IC 36-7-4 may levy a tax of five cents ($0.05) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable property in the unit. The tax may be levied annually, in the same way that other property taxes are levied.(b) The taxes levied under this section shall be collected in the same manner as other property taxes and deposited in a separate and continuing fund to be known as the thoroughfare fund. The fiscal officer of the unit may make payments or transfers from this fund only on warrants of the works board for work related to the thoroughfare plan.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.6-1997, SEC.217.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-3. Works Board Carrying Out Thoroughfare Plan; Powers

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a works board carrying out a thoroughfare plan under this chapter:(1) has the same powers to:(A) appropriate or condemn property;(B) lay out, change, widen, straighten, or vacate public ways or public places;(C) award and pay damages; and(D) assess and collect benefits;(2) shall proceed in the same manner; and(3) is subject to the same rights of property owners, including the right to appeal;as a works board that appropriates property under IC 32-24 and lays out, changes, widens, straightens, or vacates public ways or public places under IC 36-9-6.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.120.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-4. Adoption of Resolution for Proposed Project

Sec. 4. A works board that wants to proceed with a project in order to carry out a thoroughfare plan may adopt a resolution:(1) describing the proposed project;(2) setting out the items necessary for completion of the project;(3) including complete plans and specifications for all parts of the project other than the appropriation of property;(4) including an estimate by the civil engineer of the unit of the total cost of the project; and(5) describing the property benefited by the project, if any, that will be subject to assessment for that benefit.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-5. Plans, Specifications, and Contracts for Proposed Project; Preparation and Adoption

Sec. 5. Plans, specifications, and contracts for a project proposed under section 4 of this chapter must be prepared, adopted, and let in the manner required by IC 36-9-36, except that the provisions of IC 36-9-36 for remonstrance by resident freeholders do not apply. Separate phases of a project may be included in separate plans and specifications, and the work on separate phases may be done by contract or otherwise, as separate improvements.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.98-1993, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-6. Authorized Projects

Sec. 6. Projects proposed under section 4 of this chapter may include:(1) the appropriation of property;(2) the opening, changing, widening, straightening, or vacating of any public way, public way crossing, railway, right-of-way, or public place in the unit;(3) the removal of any pavement, sidewalk, curb, parkway, building, or other structure;(4) the grading of any public way or public place; or(5) the construction or reconstruction of any pavement, street, sidewalk, curb, or structure.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-7. Notice and Hearing on Resolution; Contents of Notice

Sec. 7. After publication of notice in accordance with IC 5-3-1, the works board shall hold a public hearing on the resolution adopted under section 4 of this chapter. The notice must:(1) fix the date of the hearing;(2) state that the resolution will be considered at the hearing; and(3) state that persons interested in or affected by the proposed project may speak at the hearing.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-8. Hearing; Objections; Determinations by Works Board

Sec. 8. At the hearing under section 7 of this chapter, the works board shall consider objections to the proposed project and, if it decides to proceed with the project, shall:(1) determine what part of the cost of the project or any separate phase of the project, including damages increased by a court on appeal, shall be paid by the unit out of the thoroughfare fund as a benefit to the unit at large;(2) determine what part, if any, of the cost of the project or any separate phase of the project, including damages awarded by the works board, shall be assessed as benefits on the real property within a special benefit district, and fix the boundaries of that district; and(3) take final action, which is conclusive on all persons, confirming, modifying, or rescinding its original resolution.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-9. Approval of Project; Assessment of Cost

Sec. 9. If the works board approves a project and decides to assess a part of the cost of that project against the property specially benefited, the board shall:(1) advertise for bids;(2) let contracts; and(3) assess costs;for the whole project or separate phases of the project, in the manner prescribed by IC 36-9-36.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.98-1993, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-10. Rights of Affected Property Owners

Sec. 10. The owners of property affected by an assessment under section 9 of this chapter have the same rights as property owners affected by an assessment under IC 36-9-36.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.98-1993, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-11. Costs Exceeding Balance in Thoroughfare Fund; Bond Issue

Sec. 11. If a unit's costs in acquiring property and paying benefits assessed against the unit under this chapter exceed the balance in the unit's thoroughfare fund, the unit may issue bonds in an amount sufficient to pay all or part of those costs. The bonds must be:(1) approved by the executive of the unit;(2) authorized by ordinance of the fiscal body of the unit;(3) issued and sold in the same form and manner, including the same interest rate and maturities, as bonds for general purposes of the unit.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects|36-9-6.1-12. Proceeds of Sale of Bonds; Deposit in Fund; Payments

Sec. 12. Proceeds from the sale of bonds under section 11 of this chapter shall be deposited in the thoroughfare fund and used by the unit to pay for:(1) property acquired by the unit;(2) benefits assessed against the unit at large; and(3) damages increased by a court on appeal;under this chapter.As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 2 of this chapter by P.L.220-1986 does not affect a proposal initiated before September 1, 1986, to amend, repeal, or otherwise change a comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance under IC 36-7-4. Such a proposal may be considered, adopted, and approved under the statutes in effect before September 1, 1986, as if this act had not been enacted.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.682.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each county having a consolidated city.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter:"Board" refers to the board of transportation of the consolidated city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23."Department" refers to the department of transportation of the consolidated city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23."Operation" includes control and engineering of traffic, traffic safety, road lighting, road access, utility locations, cuts in roads, vehicular parking and stopping, improvements of traffic movement, uses of the rights-of-way for roads, and mass transportation routes."Reconstruction" includes resurfacing, widening, and rebuilding.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.220-1986, SEC.31.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-3. Special Taxing District

Sec. 3. The metropolitan thoroughfare district created by IC 36-3-1-6 constitutes a special taxing district for the purposes of programming, planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, and operating thoroughfares within the district.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-4. Adoption of Resolution of Necessity and Purpose

Sec. 4. Whenever the board determines that it is necessary for the general welfare of the persons residing within the district and that it will be of public utility and benefit to the property in the district to undertake and carry out any project of construction, reconstruction, or operation upon thoroughfares within the district, it shall adopt a resolution of the necessity of the project and the purpose of the department to proceed with it. The board, as a part of the resolution, shall adopt the plans and specifications proposed for the entire project, and shall determine the estimated cost of all work and all acquisitions necessary to carry out the project.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-5. Filing and Notice of Resolution

Sec. 5. The resolution, plans and estimates, and all other matters included with the resolution shall be filed and opened to inspection by the public at the office of the department. The department shall give notice of:(1) the adoption and general purport of the resolution;(2) the fact that the resolution, and included material, have been prepared and are on file in the office of the department and can be inspected;(3) that the board will on a date named receive and hear objections from any person interested in or who will be affected by the resolution.The notice shall be published in accordance with IC 5-3-1.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-9-6.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 6.5. Metropolitan Thoroughfare District of Marion County|36-9-6.5-6. Hearing and Approval of Project

Sec. 6. At or before the time fixed for the hearing designated in the notice published under section 5 of this chapter, any person interested in or who will be affected by the proposed project may file with the department a written remonstrance against the proposed project, in whole or in part. At the hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the board:(1) shall hear all persons who are interested in the proceedings;(2) shall finally determine whether or not the proposed project, in whole or in any part, is necessary for the general welfare of the persons residing within the district and will be of public utility and benefit to the property in the district; and(3) may confirm, modify, or rescind the resolution.The decision shall be entered in the records of the department.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.77, SEC.12.