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IN Code § 36-9-41-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following:(1) A public work project that will cost the political subdivision not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000).(2) An eligible efficiency project that will cost not more than three million dollars ($3,000,000).As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.88-2009, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-9-41-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-1.5. "Eligible Efficiency Project"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "eligible efficiency project" means:(1) a project necessary or useful to carrying out an interlocal cooperation agreement entered into by two (2) or more political subdivisions or governmental entities under IC 36-1-7; or(2) a project necessary or useful to the consolidation of local government services.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.17.
IN Code § 36-9-41-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-2. "Public Work"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public work" means a project for the construction of any public building, highway, street, alley, bridge, sewer, drain, or any other public facility that is paid for out of public funds.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47.
IN Code § 36-9-41-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-3. Borrowing by Political Subdivision to Finance Public Work Project or Eligible Efficiency Project; Notice; Constitutional Debt Limitation

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other statute, a political subdivision may borrow the money necessary to finance:(1) a public work project; or(2) an eligible efficiency project;from a financial institution in Indiana by executing a negotiable note under section 4 of this chapter. The political subdivision shall provide notice of its determination to issue the note under IC 5-3-1. Money borrowed under this chapter is chargeable against the political subdivision's constitutional debt limitation.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.88-2009, SEC.18.
IN Code § 36-9-41-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-4. Terms of the Note

Sec. 4. A political subdivision borrowing money under section 3 of this chapter shall execute and deliver to the financial institution the negotiable note of the political subdivision for the sum borrowed. The note must bear interest, with both principal and interest payable in equal or approximately equal installments over a period not exceeding ten (10) years.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.453; P.L.164-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 36-9-41-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-5. Payments

Sec. 5. (a) The political subdivision shall appropriate an amount for and levy a tax each year sufficient to pay the political subdivision's obligation under the note according to its terms.(b) An obligation of a political subdivision under a note executed under this chapter is a valid and binding obligation of the political subdivision, notwithstanding any tax limitation, debt limitation, bonding limitation, borrowing limitation, or other statute to the contrary.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.164-2019, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-9-41-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-6. Taxpayer Objections

Sec. 6. If a political subdivision gives notice under section 3 of this chapter of its determination that money should be borrowed under this chapter, not less than ten (10) taxpayers in the political subdivision who disagree with the determination may file a petition in the office of the county auditor not more than thirty (30) days after notice of the determination is given. The petition must state the taxpayers' objections and the reasons why the taxpayers believe the borrowing to be unnecessary or unwise.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47.
IN Code § 36-9-41-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-7. Department of Local Government Finance Proceedings

Sec. 7. (a) Upon receiving a petition under section 6 of this chapter, the county auditor shall immediately certify a copy of the petition, together with other data necessary to present the questions involved, to the department of local government finance. Upon receipt of the certified petition and other data, the department of local government finance shall fix a time for a hearing on the matter.(b) The hearing shall be held not less than five (5) and not more than thirty (30) days after the department's receipt of the certified petition, and may be held in the county where the petition arose or through electronic means.(c) The department of local government finance shall give notice of the hearing by letter to the political subdivision and to the first ten (10) taxpayer petitioners listed on the petition. A copy of the letter shall be sent to each of the first ten (10) taxpayer petitioners at the taxpayer's usual place of residence at least five (5) days before the date of the hearing. In addition, public notice shall be published at least five (5) days before the date of the hearing under IC 5-3-1.(d) After the hearing under subsection (c), the department of local government shall issue a final determination concerning the petition.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.38-2021, SEC.103.
IN Code § 36-9-41-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 41. Financing of Public Work Projects by Political Subdivisions|36-9-41-8. Judicial Review

Sec. 8. A:(1) taxpayer who signed a petition filed under section 6 of this chapter; or(2) political subdivision against which a petition is filed under section 6 of this chapter;may petition the tax court established by IC 33-3-5-1 for judicial review of the final determination of the department of local government finance on the taxpayers' petition. The petition for judicial review must be filed in the tax court not more than forty-five (45) days after the date of the department's final determination.As added by P.L.81-2004, SEC.47.
IN Code § 36-9-42-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-1. "Cost of Relocation"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cost of relocation" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-9-2(b).As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-2. "Facility"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "facility" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-26-7.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-3. "Improvement Project"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "improvement project" means a project undertaken by a unit that involves:(1) a highway, street, or road that is under the jurisdiction of the unit; and(2) the relocation of a facility.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-4. "Major Project"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "major project" means an improvement project designated by a unit as a major project under section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-5. "Utility"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "utility" means the owner of a facility.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-6. Designation of Major Project; Identification of Facilities; Notice to Utilities

Sec. 6. (a) A unit may designate an improvement project as a major project. The unit shall consider the scope, complexity, and duration of the project in making the designation.(b) Before undertaking a major project, a unit shall make a reasonable effort to do the following:(1) Identify each facility located in a public right of way within the geographical limits of the major project by:(A) investigating field conditions; and(B) reviewing base map data that is:(i) maintained and updated by the association (as defined in IC 8-1-26-3) under IC 8-1-26-17(c); and(ii) made available by the association to the unit.(2) Notify each utility that owns a facility identified under subdivision (1) of the major project and the need, if any, to relocate the facility.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-7. Facility Relocation Agreement

Sec. 7. A unit may enter into an agreement with a utility described in section 6(b)(2) of this chapter concerning the relocation of the facility. The agreement must include the following:(1) A date certain by which the utility agrees to relocate the facility.(2) Conditions under which the utility is excused from relocating the facility by the date described in subdivision (1), including the following:(A) The facility relocation was affected by:(i) significantly differing site conditions;(ii) unexpected impacts of other utilities; or(iii) a force majeure event.(B) Severe weather, delays in acquiring a relocation area, or other factors beyond the control of the utility.(3) Conditions under which the unit must notify the utility of cancellations, delays, or changes related to the major project.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-8. Payment of Relocation Costs by Unit

Sec. 8. If, as part of an improvement project, a unit is responsible for relocation costs, the unit shall pay the relocation costs in arrears in accordance with accounting procedures established by the state board of accounts.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42. Utility Relocations|36-9-42-9. Use of Public Right of Way

Sec. 9. This chapter does not limit or alter the authority of the Indiana utility regulatory commission under IC 8-1-2-101 to review a unit's determination, or the rights and duties of affected parties, with respect to use of a public right of way as set forth in IC 8-1-2-101.As added by P.L.79-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-1. "Department"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of transportation established by IC 8-23-2-1.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-2. "Eligible Entity"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means any entity eligible to receive, directly or indirectly, federal funds through the state or a metropolitan planning organization or otherwise.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.91.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-2.5. "Exchanged Funds"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "exchanged funds" means the part of the local share exchanged for state dollars in accordance with section 6(b) of this chapter.As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.92.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-3. "Federal Funds"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "federal funds" means the total amount of federal transportation funds provided by the federal government to the state.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.93.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-3.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-3.3. "Local Share"

Sec. 3.3. As used in this chapter, "local share" means twenty-five percent (25%) of the federal funds received by the state in a year.As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.94.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-3.5. "Metropolitan Planning Organization"

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "metropolitan planning organization" means a federally mandated transportation policy making organization that:(1) is designated to serve a particular transportation planning area within the state; and(2) receives, directly or indirectly, federal funds.As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.95.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-4. "Program"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "program" refers to the federal fund exchange program established by section 5 of this chapter.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-4.5. "Transportation Asset Management Plan"

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "transportation asset management plan" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-23-30-1(4).As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.96.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-5. Program Established

Sec. 5. The federal fund exchange program is established to provide eligible entities and the department with greater flexibility in funding transportation projects. The department shall administer the program as follows:(1) Exchanged funds awarded to an eligible entity may be carried over for up to three (3) years at the discretion of the department or the metropolitan planning organization, whichever is applicable.(2) Exchanged funds may be expended for any transportation purpose allowable under federal law.(3) Exchanged funds may be expended on any phase of a project, including:(A) periodic project oversight services;(B) construction inspection services; and(C) reimbursement for items that were conducted before the application or request for exchanged funds or before the award of exchanged funds.(4) A recipient of exchanged funds must provide a twenty percent (20%) local match payable by any available revenue source, except as provided by federal law. Awards shall be made by the department or metropolitan planning organization, whichever is applicable, in an amount that is twenty percent (20%) less than the total cost of the project to accomplish the required match.(5) After the initial award of exchanged funds for a project and before the department's closeout of the project, an eligible entity may apply to the department or metropolitan planning organization, whichever is applicable, to be awarded additional exchanged funds as considered necessary to pay for project change orders.(6) All contracts for professional services paid for with exchanged funds must be made on the basis of competence and qualifications for the type of services to be performed and compensation shall be negotiated as the eligible entity determines to be reasonable after its selection of a consultant or consultants.(7) Professional services must be performed by an entity that is prequalified by the department.(8) The department's design manual must provide guidance for projects funded with exchanged funds. However, exceptions to the design manual guidance are permitted at the discretion of the eligible entity.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.97.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-6. Local Share; Calculation; Allocation

Sec. 6. (a) Not later than fifteen (15) days after receiving information from the federal government regarding the state's distribution of federal funds, the department shall calculate the local share for that year and notify the budget agency of the amount.(b) After approval by the budget director, the department may exchange up to one hundred percent (100%) of the local share for state dollars.(c) The department shall allocate the exchanged funds for the following purposes:(1) To be distributed to eligible entities for projects under the program in accordance with federal law regarding distributions between areas within a metropolitan planning organization and areas not within a metropolitan planning organization.(2) To be available for direct distribution to eligible entities for projects or annual services including, but not limited to, federally required bridge inspections.(d) The department may allocate additional state funds to the program at any time. In making its determination the department shall consider whether additional state funds are available for the program without putting at risk other transportation activities or projects needing state funds.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.98.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-7. Application; Award Criteria

Sec. 7. (a) An eligible entity may apply to the department or to a metropolitan planning organization to receive exchanged funds if:(1) the project:(A) is eligible under federal law; or(B) is part of a transportation asset management plan approved by the department; and(2) using any available revenue source, the eligible entity commits to a local match of twenty percent (20%), or a match consistent with federal law, of the amount of the exchanged funds the eligible entity is requesting to receive.(b) The department shall consider the following before awarding exchanged funds to an eligible entity:(1) The amount of exchanged funds the eligible entity has requested.(2) A brief description of each project the eligible entity wants to fund, including the estimated cost of the project.(3) The benefit to a project described in subdivision (2) in receiving exchanged funds due to the project's size, type, location, or other features.(4) The nature of the project and whether it has an economic significance for the region in which the eligible entity is located.(5) Whether or not the eligible entity wishes to carry over its award of exchanged funds to the following year.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.99.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-9. Report to General Assembly

Sec. 9. Not later than November 1 of each year, the department shall submit a report on the program to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6. A report submitted under this section must include:(1) a summary of the awarded exchanged funds to eligible entities during the previous state fiscal year; and(2) a status report on the implementation of projects funded through the program.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.102.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-10. Compliance With Applicable Laws

Sec. 10. Applicable public purchasing laws and competitive bidding requirements must be complied with for projects funded through the program.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.103.
IN Code § 36-9-42.2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 42.2. Federal Fund Exchange Program|36-9-42.2-11. Adoption of Rules or Guidelines

Sec. 11. The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 or guidelines, or both, to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.141-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.104.
IN Code § 36-9-43-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-1. "Development Board"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "development board" means the following:(1) In the case of a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.5, the governing body of the regional development authority appointed under IC 36-7.5-2-3.(2) In the case of a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.6, the governing body of the regional development authority appointed under IC 36-7.6-2-3.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-2. "Regional Development Authority"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "regional development authority" includes both:(1) the northwest Indiana regional development authority established by IC 36-7.5-2-1; and(2) a regional development authority established under IC 36-7.6-2-3.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-3. "Regional Transportation Infrastructure Project"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "regional transportation infrastructure project" means a project for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, extension, or completion of:(1) highways (including a state highway or bypass or an interstate highway or bypass), roads, streets, bridges, overpasses, interchanges, ramps, or access roads or service roads;(2) rail lines, rail spurs, and sidings;(3) airports, including runways, hangars, and other airport facilities; and(4) a rail project as defined in IC 36-7.5-1-13.5;within a county or municipality participating in a regional development authority.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.
IN Code § 36-9-43-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 9. Transportation and Public Works|Chapter 43. Regional Funding of Transportation Infrastructure Projects|36-9-43-4. "Supplemental Funding Agreement"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "supplemental funding agreement" refers to a supplemental funding agreement entered into under section 8 of this chapter between:(1) a regional development authority; and(2) the Indiana department of transportation or a political subdivision.As added by P.L.229-2017, SEC.43.