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IN Code § 36-10-7.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-8. Lease of Buildings and Grounds

Sec. 8. The park governor may lease any buildings or grounds that:(1) belong to the township; and(2) are located within a park;to a person for a period not greater than fifty (50) years. The lease may authorize the lessee to provide upon the premises educational, research, veterinary, or other proper facilities for the exhibition of wild or domestic animals in wildlife parks, dining facilities, swimming facilities, golf courses, skating facilities, dancing facilities, amusement rides generally found in amusement parks, or other recreational facilities. A lease may be made for more than one (1) year only to the highest and best bidder after notice that the lease will be made has been given by publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-9. Sale of Surplus Property; Appraisal

Sec. 9. (a) The park governor may sell or order sold through a designated representative by public or private sale any personal property that the park governor has declared to be surplus and declared to have an aggregate appraised value not greater than five thousand dollars ($5,000).(b) Whenever the park governor decides to sell at a private sale, the park governor must employ a qualified appraiser to determine a reasonable selling price for each kind of surplus item and must publish the following information in the manner provided in IC 5-3-1:(1) The fact that a private sale will be held.(2) The location of the sale.(3) The dates of the beginning and end of the sale.(4) The time of day during which the sale will take place.(5) The kinds of items to be sold at the sale.(6) The price of each kind of item, which may not be less than the reasonable selling price determined by the qualified appraiser.(c) If the park governor decides to sell at a public sale, the park governor shall conduct the sale in the manner provided by law for the township to sell surplus property.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-10. Conference Attendance

Sec. 10. If the park governor determines that the executive or any park employee should attend a state, regional, or national conference dealing with park and recreation problems, the park governor may authorize the payment of the actual expenses involved in attending the conference. However, the amount must be available as part of the department's appropriation.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-11. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications

Sec. 11. (a) The park governor may appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation. The park governor may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent.(b) The superintendent must:(1) be qualified by training or experience in the field of parks and recreation; or(2) have a certification or an advanced degree in the field of parks and recreation.(c) An incumbent township employee performing park and recreation functions in a supervisory capacity at the time a township adopts a creating resolution under this chapter is eligible for appointment as superintendent or as an assistant, but the employee must have the required training, experience, or certification.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-12. Powers and Duties of Superintendent

Sec. 12. Under the direction of the park governor, the superintendent of the township shall do the following:(1) Propose annually to the park governor a plan for the operation of the department.(2) Administer the plan as approved by the park governor.(3) Supervise the general administration of the department.(4) Keep the records of the department and preserve all papers and documents of the department.(5) Recommend persons for appointment as assistants if the park governor determines there is a need for assistants.(6) Appoint the employees of the department, subject to the approval of the park governor according to the standards and qualifications fixed by the park governor and without regard to political affiliation.(7) Prepare and present to the park governor an annual report.(8) Perform other duties that the park governor directs.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-13. Assistants to Superintendent

Sec. 13. (a) If the park governor determines that the size of the department's operation requires assistants for the superintendent, the park governor may appoint, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, at least one (1) assistant. The park governor shall determine the assistant's qualifications on a basis similar to that prescribed for the superintendent.(b) Each assistant is directly responsible to the superintendent and shall perform the duties specified by the superintendent.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-14. Officers' and Employees' Bonds and Crime Policies

Sec. 14. (a) Each officer and employee who handles money in the performance of duties under this chapter must execute an official bond for the term of office or employment before entering upon the duties of the office or employment.(b) The fiscal body of the township may under IC 5-4-1-18 authorize the purchase of a blanket bond or crime insurance policy endorsed to include faithful performance to cover all officers' and employees' faithful performance of duties. The amount of the bond or crime insurance policy shall be fixed by the fiscal body and approved by the park governor.(c) All official bonds shall be filed and recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the department is located.(d) The commissioner of insurance shall prescribe the form of the bonds or crime policies required by this section.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.17; P.L.49-1995, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-15. Advisory Council or Special Committee; Membership; Responsibilities

Sec. 15. (a) The park governor may create an advisory council or special committees composed of citizens who are interested in parks and recreation.(b) In selecting an advisory council or a special committee, the park governor shall give consideration to the groups in the community particularly interested in parks and recreation. When creating an advisory council or a special committee, the park governor shall specify the terms of the members and the purposes for which the council or committee is created.(c) An advisory council or a special committee shall do the following:(1) Study the subjects and problems specified by the park governor and recommend to the park governor additional problems in need of study.(2) Advise the park governor concerning these subjects, particularly as they relate to different areas and groups in the community.(3) Report only to the park governor.(4) Make inquiries and reports only in those areas specified by the park governor.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.18.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-16. Gifts, Grants, and Transfers

Sec. 16. (a) The park governor may accept gifts, donations, and subsidies for park and recreational purposes. However, a gift or transfer of property to the park governor may not be made without the approval of the park governor.(b) A gift or grant of money shall be deposited in a special nonreverting fund to be available for expenditure by the park governor for purposes specified by the grantor. The fiscal officer of the township may draw warrants against the fund only upon vouchers signed by the executive.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.19.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-17. Special Benefit Taxes; Provision of Operating Revenues

Sec. 17. (a) The territory within the boundaries of the township comprises a special taxing district for the purpose of levying special benefit taxes for park and recreational purposes as provided in this chapter.(b) The fiscal body of the township shall determine and provide the revenues necessary for the operation of the department or for capital expenditures not covered by the issuance of bonds by:(1) a specific levy to be used exclusively for these purposes;(2) a special appropriation; or(3) both.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-18. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund

Sec. 18. (a) Upon the request of the executive, the fiscal body of the township may establish by resolution a special nonreverting capital fund for the purposes of acquiring land or making specific capital improvements. The fiscal body may include in the department's annual budget an item and an appropriation for these specific purposes.(b) Money placed in the special nonreverting capital fund may not be withdrawn except for the purposes for which the fund was created, unless the fiscal body repeals the resolution. The fiscal body may not repeal the resolution under suspension of the rules.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-19. Township Park and Recreation Cumulative Building Fund

Sec. 19. (a) The fiscal body may establish a cumulative building fund under IC 6-1.1-41 to provide money for:(1) building, remodeling, and repair of park and recreation facilities; or(2) purchase of land for park and recreation purposes.(b) To provide for the cumulative building fund, the township fiscal body may levy a tax in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41 not greater than one and sixty-seven hundredths cents ($0.0167) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of taxable property within the township.(c) The tax shall be collected and held in a special fund known as the township park and recreation cumulative building fund.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.17-1995, SEC.44; P.L.6-1997, SEC.237.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-20. Fees; Management and Deposit of Collections

Sec. 20. (a) Park and recreation facilities and programs shall be made available to the public free of charge as far as possible. However, if it is necessary in order to provide a particular activity, the park governor may charge a reasonable fee.(b) The township fiscal body may establish by resolution upon request of the executive any of the following:(1) A special nonreverting operating fund for park purposes from which expenditures may be made as provided by resolution by appropriation by the board township fiscal body.(2) A special nonreverting capital fund for the purpose of acquiring land or making specific capital improvements from which expenditures may be made by appropriation by the township fiscal body.(c) The fiscal body shall designate the fund or funds into which the township fiscal officer shall deposit fees from golf courses, swimming pools, skating rinks, or other major facilities requiring major expenditures for management and maintenance.(d) Money received from fees other than from major facilities or received from the sale of surplus property shall be deposited by the township fiscal officer either in the special nonreverting operating fund or in the nonreverting capital fund as directed by the fiscal body. However, if neither fund has been established, money received from fees or from the sale of surplus property shall be deposited in the township general fund.(e) Money placed in the special nonreverting capital fund may not be withdrawn except for the purposes for which the fund was created, unless the fiscal body repeals the resolution establishing the fund. The fiscal body may not repeal the resolution under suspension of the rules.(f) Money procured from fees or received from the sale of surplus property under this chapter shall be deposited at least one time each month with the fiscal officer of the township.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.20.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-23. Bond Issue; Notice and Hearing

Sec. 23. (a) Before bonds may be issued under this chapter, the legislative body shall give notice of a public hearing to disclose the purposes for which the bond issue is proposed, the amount of the proposed issue, and all other pertinent data.(b) The legislative body shall publish in accordance with IC 5-3-1 a notice of the time, place, and purposes of the hearing.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-24. Funds From Bond Proceeds; Use; Surplus

Sec. 24. All proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this chapter shall be kept in a separate fund. The fund shall be used to pay for land and other property acquired and for the construction of a work under the resolution, including all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the project. The fund may not be used for any other purpose. The fund shall be deposited as provided in this chapter. A surplus remaining from the proceeds of the bonds after all costs and expenses are paid shall be paid into and becomes a part of the district bond fund.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-25. Tax Levy; District Bond Fund

Sec. 25. (a) To raise money to pay all bonds issued under this chapter, the fiscal body shall levy annually a special tax upon all of the real and personal property located in the district sufficient to pay the principal of the bonds as the bonds mature, including accrued interest. The fiscal body shall have the tax to be levied each year certified to the auditor of the county in which the township is located at the time for certification of tax levies. The tax shall be collected and enforced by the county treasurer in the same manner as other taxes are collected and enforced.(b) As the tax is collected, the tax shall be accumulated and kept in a separate fund to be known as the district bond fund. The tax shall be applied to the payment of the bonds and interest as the bonds mature and may not be used for another purpose.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-26. Contracts or Leases With Not-for-Profit Corporations

Sec. 26. (a) The executive may enter into a lease or a contract with a not-for-profit corporation providing detailed terms and conditions for the following:(1) The performance of historical pageants and entertainments.(2) The charging of admission.(3) The maintenance of the facilities.(b) The contract must not extend for a longer term than the term of the bonds.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-7.5-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law|36-10-7.5-27. Bondholder Rights Under Other Statutes

Sec. 27. The general assembly covenants that it will not repeal or amend:(1) IC 6-9-7-6;(2) IC 6-9-7-7;(3) IC 36-10-3-40;(4) IC 36-10-3-41;(5) IC 36-10-3-42; and(6) IC 36-10-3-43;in a manner that would adversely affect owners of the bonds as long as the bonds are outstanding.As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-10-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 8. Capital Improvement Boards in Certain Counties|36-10-8-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all counties not having a consolidated city.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.16-1983, SEC.22.
IN Code § 36-10-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 8. Capital Improvement Boards in Certain Counties|36-10-8-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter:"Board" refers to a capital improvement board of managers subject to or created under this chapter."Net income" means the gross income after deducting:(1) the necessary operational expenses of the board in performing its duties (the expenses not to exceed the amount budgeted or approved); and(2) any reserve provided for in the budget.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-10-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 8. Capital Improvement Boards in Certain Counties|36-10-8-3. Continuation; Creation; Authority to Finance Capital Improvements

Sec. 3. (a) If a county had in existence on January 1, 1982, a capital improvement board of managers that was created under IC 18-7-18 (before its repeal on February 24, 1982), that board continues to exist and is subject to this chapter. In any other county to which this chapter applies, a capital improvement board of managers may be created by ordinance of the county legislative body.(b) A county to which this chapter applies may finance, construct, equip, operate, and maintain a capital improvement under this chapter.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.213-1986, SEC.11; P.L.163-1987, SEC.8; P.L.3-1990, SEC.143.
IN Code § 36-10-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 8. Capital Improvement Boards in Certain Counties|36-10-8-4. Membership; Terms; Vacancies; Removal; Oath; Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 4. (a) The board is composed of seven (7) members.(b) The county executive shall determine in the creating ordinance which units within the county shall make appointments to the board. In addition, the creating ordinance must provide that no more than four (4) of the members be affiliated with the same political party. The creating ordinance must also provide staggered terms for the appointments.(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), if a board was created under IC 18-7-18 (before its repeal on February 24, 1982), three (3) members shall be appointed by the executive of the second class city and three (3) members shall be appointed by the executive of the county. Those members shall select the seventh member, who serves as president. One (1) of the members appointed by the city executive must be engaged in the hospitality industry in the city. No more than two (2) of the members appointed by the city executive may be affiliated with the same political party and no more than two (2) of the members appointed by the county executive may be affiliated with the same political party. In addition, each member must have been a resident of the county for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the member's appointment. Initial terms of the members are as follows:(1) One (1) of the members appointed by each appointing authority for a term ending January 15 of the year following the appointment.(2) Two (2) of the members appointed by each appointing authority for a term ending January 15 of the second year following the appointment.(3) The seventh member serves for a term ending January 15 of the second year following the appointment.(d) Subsequent terms of members are for two (2) years. All terms begin on January 15. A member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed after the member's term has expired.(e) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appointing authority shall appoint a new member. That member serves for the remainder of the vacated term.(f) A board member may be removed for cause by the appointing authority who appointed the member.(g) Each member, before entering upon the member's duties, shall take and subscribe an oath of office in the usual form. The oath shall be endorsed upon the member's certificate of appointment. The certificate shall be promptly filed with the records of the board. However, if the board was created under IC 18-7-18 (before its repeal on February 24, 1982), the certificate shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the board is created.(h) A member may not receive a salary, but is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of the member's duties.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.163-1987, SEC.9; P.L.3-1990, SEC.144; P.L.176-2009, SEC.27; P.L.229-2011, SEC.267.
IN Code § 36-10-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities|Chapter 8. Capital Improvement Boards in Certain Counties|36-10-8-5. Organizational Meeting; Officers; Bylaws; Quorum; Approval of Actions

Sec. 5. (a) Immediately after January 15 each year, the board shall hold an organizational meeting. They shall elect one (1) of the members vice president, another secretary, and another treasurer to perform the duties of those offices. The officers serve from the date of their election until their successors are elected and qualified.(b) The members may adopt the bylaws and rules that they consider necessary for the proper conduct of their duties and the safeguarding of the funds and property entrusted to their care. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum, and the concurrence of a majority of the board is necessary to authorize any action.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.3.