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IN Code § 14-27-8-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-19. Records of Expenses; Warrants

Sec. 19. (a) The drainage commissioners shall do the following:(1) Keep a complete record of their proceedings and note in the record all expenses incurred in the maintenance and repair of the ditch and drain.(2) File with the county auditor an itemized statement showing the costs and expenses of the maintenance, and specifying the amounts due and owing to each person.(b) The county auditor shall draw a warrant on the county treasurer in favor of each person for the amount due the person. The amount shall be paid out of the drainage maintenance fund created by assessments levied on the land benefited by the maintenance and repair as provided in this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-20. Fixing of Assessment Rate

Sec. 20. To raise the drainage maintenance fund, the drainage commissioners shall meet annually to do the following:(1) Estimate the amount of money necessary to properly maintain the ditch and drain for the ensuing year.(2) Determine what percent that amount is of the total of the last assessments made and confirmed by the court in the last proceedings to construct or reconstruct the ditch and drain. The drainage commissioners shall by resolution fix that percent as the assessment rate for the ensuing year, subject to the following:(A) The assessment rate may not be greater than fifty percent (50%) of the last assessment.(B) If, in a year there is an unencumbered balance in the drainage maintenance fund equal to or greater than four (4) times the estimated annual cost of the drainage maintenance, the annual assessment shall be omitted for that year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-21. Itemized Statement of Costs of Petitioners

Sec. 21. The petitioners for the district shall present an itemized statement of all costs incurred by the petitioners in petitioning for the establishment of the district. If the drainage commissioners find the statement to be true and the expenses to be reasonable, the drainage commissioners shall include the expenses in the first assessment and reimburse the petitioners immediately.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-22. Collection of Assessments

Sec. 22. (a) The drainage commissioners shall, before November 1 of each year, file with the county auditor a certified copy of the resolution fixing the assessment rate.(b) The county auditor shall do the following:(1) Prepare an assessment duplicate assessing each tract of land with an amount determined by multiplying the last assessment on the tract of land made and confirmed by the court in the last proceedings to construct or reconstruct the ditch by the assessment rate.(2) Deliver the assessment duplicate to the county treasurer at the same time the tax duplicates are delivered. However, if the amount to be collected is not greater than fifty cents ($0.50), the county auditor may not deliver the assessment duplicate to the county treasurer to be collected.(c) The county treasurer shall collect the assessments in the same ways as taxes are collected, except that the whole amount is due and payable and collected at the time of the payment of the spring installment of taxes. All laws concerning the collection of taxes apply to enforce the collection of assessments.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-23. Carryover of Balance in Drainage Maintenance Fund

Sec. 23. A balance remaining in the drainage maintenance fund at the end of a year shall be carried forward into the drainage maintenance fund for the ensuing year.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-5(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-24. Dissolution of District; Authority

Sec. 24. A district established under this chapter or under IC 13-2-21 (before its repeal) may be dissolved by order of the court that established the district in accordance with:(1) IC 36-9-27-27; or(2) section 25 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-8-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 8. Drainage Districts|14-27-8-25. Dissolution of District; Petition

Sec. 25. (a) The court shall dissolve the district if it is shown that a petition for dissolution contains either of the following:(1) The names of a majority of the drainage commissioners.(2) The names of:(A) the owners of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the acreage described within the district; and(B) the owners of land abutting on at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the length of the ditch involved.(b) A petition of dissolution may not be presented to the court until the district has been in existence for one (1) year.(c) If the petition for dissolution is found by the court to be insufficient, the dissolution proceedings shall be dismissed at the cost of the petitioners for dissolution.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-21-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 9. Powers of Certain Drainage Corporations|14-27-9-1. Assessments

Sec. 1. (a) If a nonprofit drainage corporation organized under Acts 1913, c.165 and reorganized under:(1) IC 23-7-1 (before its repeal on September 2, 1971);(2) IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal on August 1, 1991); or(3) IC 23-17;determines that repairs to a project constructed under a statute specified in this subsection are necessary, the board of directors may assess the land originally assessed for an amount not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the original cost of construction.(b) The schedule of assessments for repairs shall be posted in the offices of the corporation and printed in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-30-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-27-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 9. Powers of Certain Drainage Corporations|14-27-9-2. Objections; Appeals

Sec. 2. (a) The board shall hear an objection offered by an affected landowner to the assessment for repairs within ten (10) days of the posting under section 1 of this chapter.(b) An affected landowner may appeal the assessment to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county within ten (10) days after the hearing.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-30-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.72.
IN Code § 14-27-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 27. Levees, Dams, and Drainage|Chapter 9. Powers of Certain Drainage Corporations|14-27-9-3. Filing of Assessments and Placement on Tax Duplicate

Sec. 3. (a) The board of directors of the corporation shall file a statement of the repair assessments with the county auditor. The assessments are a lien upon filing.(b) The county auditor shall do the following:(1) Draw a warrant for the total amount of the repair assessments payable to the treasurer of the corporation.(2) Place the repair assessments on the tax duplicate of each affected landowner.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-30-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.20.
IN Code § 14-28-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-1. Legislative Intent

Sec. 1. The following are declared:(1) The loss of lives and property caused by floods and the damage resulting from floods is a matter of deep concern to Indiana affecting the life, health, and convenience of the people and the protection of property. To prevent and limit floods, all flood control works and structures and the alteration of natural or present watercourses of all rivers and streams in Indiana should be regulated, supervised, and coordinated in design, construction, and operation according to sound and accepted engineering practices so as to best control and minimize the extent of floods and reduce the height and violence of floods.(2) The channels and that part of the flood plains of rivers and streams that are the floodways should not be inhabited and should be kept free and clear of interference or obstructions that will cause any undue restriction of the capacity of the floodways.(3) The water resources of Indiana that have been diminishing should be accumulated, preserved, and protected to prevent any loss or waste beyond reasonable and necessary use.(4) A master plan or comprehensive plan for the entire state to control floods and to accumulate, preserve, and protect the water resources should be investigated, studied, and prepared, policy and practices should be established, and the necessary works should be constructed and placed in operation.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-2.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-1.2. "Boundary River"

Sec. 1.2. "Boundary river", for purposes of this chapter, means the part of the Ohio River that forms the boundary between Kentucky and Indiana.As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.11.
IN Code § 14-28-1-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-1.3. "Boundary River Floodway"

Sec. 1.3. "Boundary river floodway", for purposes of this chapter, means the floodway (as defined by IC 14-8-2-102) of a boundary river.As added by P.L.135-1997, SEC.12.
IN Code § 14-28-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-2. "Flood Control"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "flood control" means the following:(1) The prevention of floods.(2) The control, regulation, diversion, or confinement of flood water or flood flow.(3) The protection from flood water, according to sound and accepted engineering practice and including all things incidental to or connected with the protection, to minimize the following:(A) The extent of floods.(B) The death, damage, and destruction caused by floods.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(14).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-3. "Flood Easement"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "flood easement" means an easement on property to be inundated or covered by water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(15).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-4. "Water Resources"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "water resources" means surface and subsurface water.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-3(16).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-5. Adoption of Rules; Fees

Sec. 5. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the following:(1) The transaction of commission business.(2) The administration and exercise of the commission's powers and duties.(3) Subject to IC 14-10-2-1, set the permit fees not less than the minimum fee established in sections 22, 24, and 26.5 of this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-4.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.195-2017, SEC.44.
IN Code § 14-28-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-6. Furnishing of Information

Sec. 6. Each county agent, city engineer, county engineer, county surveyor, and state agency shall obtain, provide, and furnish pertinent data and information that is requested by an order of the commission, subject to the approval of the governor.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-5.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-7. Use of State Agencies; Personnel; Purchases

Sec. 7. The commission may do the following:(1) Use any state agency in connection with:(A) the commission's investigation, studies, and preparation of plans; or(B) the performance of other duties.(2) Employ the technical experts, engineers, and clerical and other assistants that are necessary.(3) Through the state purchasing agent purchase the supplies, equipment, instruments, and machinery that the commission considers necessary to perform the commission's duties.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-6.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-8. Right of Entry Upon Premises

Sec. 8. The commission and the commission's agents, engineers, surveyors, and other employees may enter upon any land or water in Indiana for the purpose of making an investigation, an examination, or a survey provided by this chapter.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-7.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-9. Hearings

Sec. 9. The commission may conduct hearings at which at least one (1) of the commission members shall preside. Each commissioner may administer oaths. The commission may obtain information for the commission's purposes from any person, including issuing subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and examining witnesses under oath.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-8.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-10. Title to Property

Sec. 10. The title to all land, easements, flood easements, or other interest in land or other property or rights acquired by the commission must be:(1) approved by the attorney general; and(2) taken in the name of the state of Indiana.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-9.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-11. Eminent Domain Powers

Sec. 11. (a) The commission may exercise the power of eminent domain. If the commission is unable to agree with the owner for the purchase of:(1) land;(2) an easement;(3) a flood easement;(4) other interest in land; or(5) other property or right that in the commission's opinion is necessary for the commission's purposes;the commission may acquire the property or right by condemnation under IC 32-24.(b) The commission must adopt an appropriate resolution and deliver the resolution to the attorney general.(c) The attorney general shall commence and prosecute an action in the name of the state of Indiana on the relation of the commission for the appropriation of the property or right. The title to the property or right acquired vests in the state.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-10.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.61.
IN Code § 14-28-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-12. Jurisdiction; Comprehensive Studies and Plans

Sec. 12. The commission has jurisdiction over the public and private waters in Indiana and the adjacent land necessary for flood control purposes or for the prevention of flood damage. The commission shall do the following:(1) Make a comprehensive study and investigation of all pertinent conditions of the areas in Indiana affected by floods.(2) Determine the best method and manner of establishing flood control, giving consideration to the following:(A) The reservoir method.(B) The channel improvement method.(C) The levee method.(D) The flood plain regulation method.(E) Any other practical method.(3) Adopt and establish a comprehensive plan or master plan for flood control for all areas of Indiana subject to floods.(4) Determine the best and most practical method and manner of establishing and constructing the necessary flood control works.(5) Adopt appropriate measures for the prevention of flood damage.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(a).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-13. Construction or Obtaining of Flood Control Works

Sec. 13. (a) The commission may construct flood control works or a part of flood control works. The commission may perform the duties in cooperation with any of the following:(1) A person.(2) A state agency.(3) Other states or an agency of another state.(4) The United States or any agency of the United States.(b) The commission shall obtain flood control works as follows:(1) From and through or by cooperation with the United States Army Corps of Engineers or an agency of the United States.(2) By cooperation with and action of cities and towns under Indiana law relating to flood control.(3) By cooperation with and action of landowners in rural areas affected by flood control works under Indiana law relating to levees.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(b), (c).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-14. Surveys, Investigations, Plans, and Recommendations Regarding Water Resources

Sec. 14. The commission shall do the following:(1) Make surveys and investigations of the water resources of Indiana, giving consideration to the need for and appropriate sources of suitable water supplies for domestic, agricultural, municipal, industrial, power, transportation, recreation, stream pollution, health, and other beneficial purposes.(2) Make and formulate plans and recommendations for the further development, protection, and preservation of the water resources of Indiana for such purposes.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(d).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-15. Recommendations and Information From Department

Sec. 15. (a) The commission shall, in the course of the commission's investigations and surveys of multiple purpose flood control reservoirs, obtain recommendations from the department relative to the comprehensive planning of:(1) recreational facilities;(2) hunting and fishing opportunities; and(3) forest improvements;in connection with the reservoirs.(b) The recommendations from the department must be accompanied by supporting data and information, as far as is feasible, including the following:(1) Plans and policies for the acquisition, development, maintenance, operation, and use of land.(2) Estimates of costs and benefits.(3) Proposed sources of money.(c) The information shall:(1) be made available to the public; and(2) be included as an integral part of the reports pertaining to multiple purpose flood control reservoirs that are prepared by the commission.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(e).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-16. Promotion of Local Efforts; Cooperation With Individuals and Agencies

Sec. 16. The commission shall do the following:(1) Encourage and promote local initiative and effort in providing flood control and in the development of water resources, subject to the regulation and control provided by law.(2) Cooperate with, advise, disseminate information to, and assist any person or state agency in matters relating to flood control and the development of water resources, including flood plain regulations or controls.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-11(f).]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-17. Cooperation With Federal Government

Sec. 17. The commission may do the following:(1) Represent and act for and in behalf of the state, subject to the approval of the governor, in all matters of flood control and the water resources of Indiana with the United States and any other state.(2) Cooperate with, obtain, approve, and accept flood control works from and through the United States Army Corps of Engineers.(3) Cooperate with and obtain, approve, and accept works or a grant of any character or description from and through an agency of the United States relating to flood control and water resources and administer the expenditures of money in connection with the grant.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.
IN Code § 14-28-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources|Article 28. Flood Control|Chapter 1. Flood Control|14-28-1-18. Easements and Rights-of-Way

Sec. 18. (a) This section applies to real property:(1) for which the state has the custody, management, possession, or control; and(2) in which the state has a right, a title, or an interest.(b) The state may, with the written approval of the governor, give, grant, and convey to any person:(1) easements;(2) rights-of-way; and(3) the right and privilege;to construct, erect, maintain, operate, and use any works or structures in connection with flood control or water resources on and in the real property.[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.