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IN Code § 13-26-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 5. Powers and Duties of Regional Districts|13-26-5-9. Disbursal of Money for District Purposes; Electronic Funds Transfers; Advance Claim Payments; Board Preapproval and Review Required

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "electronic funds transfer" means a transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, a telephone, a computer, magnetic tape, or other electronic means to order, instruct, or authorize a financial institution to debit or credit an account.(b) A board may adopt an ordinance allowing money to be disbursed for lawful district purposes under this section.(c) As part of an ordinance adopted under subsection (b), or by a separate ordinance adopted by the board, the board may authorize the district to do one (1) or both of the following through an electronic funds transfer method of payment:(1) Pay claims owed by the district.(2) Receive payments owed to the district.If the board adopts an ordinance to grant the district the authority described in subdivision (1), the district may pay money from its funds by electronic funds transfer. However, the authority granted to a district by this subsection does not affect the rights, liabilities, or responsibilities of participants in an electronic fund transfer under the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693 et seq.), and a regional district that pays a claim by electronic funds transfer shall comply with all other requirements for the payment of claims by the regional district.(d) Notwithstanding IC 5-11-10, with the prior written approval of the board, the fiscal officer of the district may make claim payments in advance of board allowance for the following kinds of expenses if the board has adopted an ordinance under subsection (b):(1) Property or services purchased or leased from the United States government, its agencies, or its political subdivisions.(2) License or permit fees.(3) Insurance premiums.(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges.(5) General grant programs for which advance funding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced.(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statute.(7) Maintenance or service agreements.(8) Leases or rental agreements.(9) Bond or coupon payments.(10) Payroll.(11) State or federal taxes.(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances.(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.(e) Each payment of expenses under this section must be supported by a fully itemized invoice or bill and certification by the fiscal officer of the district.(f) The board shall review and allow a claim paid under subsection (d) at the board's next regular or special meeting following the preapproved payment of the expense.As added by P.L.78-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.71-2011, SEC.1.
IN Code § 13-26-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 6. District Plan|13-26-6-1. Contents

Sec. 1. A district plan for the operation of the district must include:(1) engineering reports;(2) plans and specifications; and(3) a feasibility study in a form that the department requires.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(e) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 6. District Plan|13-26-6-2. Approval; Authorization to Proceed

Sec. 2. If the department approves a district plan, the department shall authorize the district to proceed.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(f).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 6. District Plan|13-26-6-3. Denial; Revisions

Sec. 3. If the department disapproves a district plan, the department may recommend revisions and authorize the district to proceed with a revised plan.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 6. District Plan|13-26-6-4. Dissolution of District; Distribution of Assets

Sec. 4. If:(1) the department determines that the project or operation of the district is not economically feasible, fair, or reasonable; or(2) the district fails to file a plan for the operation of the district within the time prescribed by the department;the department may declare the district dissolved and enter an order for the distribution of all assets owned by the district after the payment of liabilities.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(g) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 7. Payment of District Expenses|13-26-7-1. Records

Sec. 1. Each district must keep proper records showing the district's finances.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(h) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 7. Payment of District Expenses|13-26-7-2. Advancement of Money

Sec. 2. A local, state, or federal agency or person may advance or give a district money to be used by the district for the following purposes:(1) The preparation of a plan for the operation of the district.(2) Other purposes of the district until the district is in receipt of revenue from its operations or proceeds from the sale of bonds.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(h) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 7. Payment of District Expenses|13-26-7-3. Repayment of Money

Sec. 3. When a district receives revenue for its operations or proceeds from the sale of bonds, the district shall repay any money advanced to the advancing agency in the manner agreed.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(h) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 7. Payment of District Expenses|13-26-7-4. Dissolution of District; Interest in Assets; Limitations

Sec. 4. If the commissioner orders a district dissolved as permitted in IC 13-26-6-4, the interest an entity has in the assets of the district is limited to those assets remaining after the payment of all other liabilities of the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-5(h) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 8. Addition of Territory to Regional Districts|13-26-8-1. Applications by Eligible Entities to Be Included in District; Procedure

Sec. 1. After the establishment of a district, an eligible entity whose territory is not wholly included within the district may file an application with the district setting forth the following:(1) A general description of the territory the eligible entity desires to have included in the district.(2) The necessity for the inclusion of the territory in the district.(3) That inclusion of the territory in the district will be conducive to the public health, safety, convenience, or welfare.(4) That it will be practical and feasible for the territory to be included in the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-8(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 8. Addition of Territory to Regional Districts|13-26-8-2. Approval of Application

Sec. 2. If an application is approved by a majority of the board, the territory described in the application becomes part of the district. The district shall then notify the department of the inclusion of the additional territory in the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-8(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 8. Addition of Territory to Regional Districts|13-26-8-3. Denial of Application; Petition; Procedure

Sec. 3. (a) If an application fails to receive the approval of a majority of the board not later than sixty (60) days after the filing of the application with the district, the entity filing the application may file a petition with the department as described in IC 13-26-2 requesting the order of the department to include the territory described in the application within the district.(b) Upon the filing of a petition, the department shall proceed in the same manner that is set forth in IC 13-26-2, IC 13-26-4, IC 13-26-6, and IC 13-26-7.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-8(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 8. Addition of Territory to Regional Districts|13-26-8-4. Addition of Territory to Regional Sewage or Solid Waste District Other Than at Request of Eligible Entity

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to the addition of territory to a regional sewage or solid waste district other than at the request of an eligible entity described in section 1 of this chapter. This section does not apply to a regional water district.(b) To add territory to a district already established, the board of the district must file with the department a motion adopted by the board requesting the addition of territory to the district. If the motion is for the addition of territory to a regional sewage district, the board, not later than ten (10) days after filing the motion with the department, must also file a copy of the motion in the office of:(1) the executive of each governmental entity having territory within the territory proposed to be added to the regional sewage district; and(2) the executive of a city or town having:(A) a municipal sewage works under IC 36-9-23; or(B) a public sanitation department under IC 36-9-25;if the territory proposed to be added to the regional sewage district includes territory within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipal sewage works or public sanitation department.(c) Except as provided under subsections (d) and (e), if a motion is filed with the department under subsection (b):(1) the same procedure must be used to add territory to the district as is provided for the establishment of a district under IC 13-26-2; and(2) the department shall proceed in the same manner that is set forth in IC 13-26-2, IC 13-26-4, IC 13-26-6, and IC 13-26-7.(d) Not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date a motion is filed with the department under subsection (b) to add territory to a district already established, if a petition is filed with the department that is signed by a majority of the freeholders within the area proposed to be added and indicating that the freeholders are opposed to the addition of the area by the district:(1) the department may not proceed under subsection (c); and(2) the territory may not be added to the district.(e) For purposes of subsection (c):(1) the commissioner is not required to appoint a hearing officer under IC 13-26-2-5;(2) the board shall:(A) provide the notice of; and(B) conduct;the hearing required under IC 13-26-2-6; and(3) instead of making findings and recommendations under IC 13-26-2-8, the board shall submit documentary evidence to the commissioner to prove the:(A) notice was provided; and(B) hearing was conducted;by the board as required under subdivision (2).As added by P.L.123-2011, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.292-2013, SEC.9; P.L.165-2018, SEC.5.
IN Code § 13-26-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 9. Territorial Authority of Sewage Disposal Companies|13-26-9-1. Effect of Chapter

Sec. 1. This article does not limit the following:(1) The formation and operation under IC 8-1-2-89 of a sewage disposal company to provide sewage disposal service to a territory lying in the territory of a district.(2) The granting of a certificate of territorial authority under IC 8-1-2-89 encompassing a part of the territory within the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 9. Territorial Authority of Sewage Disposal Companies|13-26-9-2. Certificates; Conditions

Sec. 2. The granting of a certificate of territorial authority to a sewage disposal company under IC 8-1-2-89 for a territory lying in the territory of a district may be conditioned upon the following requirements:(1) That the sewage disposal company connect the company's collection system to the collection system of a district when the district has extended to within three hundred (300) feet of the territorial area of the sewage disposal company a system sufficient to provide reasonable and adequate service to the territorial area.(2) That the sewage disposal company contribute the company's collection system to the district instead of all connection charges that could otherwise be imposed under this article upon:(A) the sewage disposal company; or(B) those parcels and lots served by the collection system of the sewage disposal company that have been contributed by the company to the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 9. Territorial Authority of Sewage Disposal Companies|13-26-9-3. Exemption From Certain Ordinances and Rules

Sec. 3. A sewage disposal company that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Indiana utility regulatory commission under IC 8-1-2-89, and all of the territory lying in the area to which the company holds a certificate of territorial authority, is exempt from all ordinances and rules adopted by the board, except those ordinances and rules pertaining to maintenance and operation, until:(1) the connection is made to the sewerage system of the district; and(2) the district begins to provide service within the area covered by the certificate of territorial authority.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-7(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-1. Issuance of Revenue Bonds

Sec. 1. A district may obtain money for the payment of the costs of the works or an improvement, enlargement, or extension of the works by the issuance of revenue bonds of the district. The principal and interest of the revenue bonds must be paid solely from the net revenues of the works.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-16(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-2. Loans From Federal Government

Sec. 2. A district obtaining a loan from the federal government or an agency of the federal government may issue obligations under this article to the federal government or agency to evidence the indebtedness without advertising for or receiving bids. The obligations:(1) are payable solely from the net revenues of the works; and(2) may be made of equal priority or subordinate to other revenue bonds issued or to be issued under this article or IC 13-3-2 (before its repeal).[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-16(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-3. Revenue Bonds

Sec. 3. Revenue bonds may:(1) bear interest, at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum determined by the board, that is payable or accretes as determined by the board;(2) mature at a time or times to be determined by ordinance; and(3) be made redeemable before maturity at the option of the district, to be exercised by the board, at not more than the par value and a premium not exceeding five percent (5%) under terms and conditions that are fixed by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.53-2004, SEC.2.
IN Code § 13-26-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-4. Revenue Bonds; Principal and Interest

Sec. 4. The principal and interest of revenue bonds may be made payable in any lawful medium. The ordinance must do the following:(1) Determine the form of the bonds, including the interest coupons, if any, to be attached.(2) Fix the denomination or denominations of the bonds and the place or places of payment of the principal and interest, which may be any bank or trust company within or outside Indiana.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-5. Revenue Bonds; Terms

Sec. 5. (a) The revenue bonds must contain a statement on the face of the bonds that the district is not obligated to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds except from the special fund provided from the net revenues of the works.(b) All bonds are negotiable instruments.(c) The bonds and interest are exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation.(d) The bonds may be registered in the name of the owner:(1) as to principal alone; or(2) as to both principal and interest.Fully registered bonds may be made convertible to coupon bonds at the option of the registered owner.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-6. Execution and Attestation of Bonds

Sec. 6. The:(1) president of the board shall execute; and(2) secretary of the board shall attest;the bonds and coupons. The coupons must bear facsimile signature.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-7. Revenue Bonds; Sale Procedure

Sec. 7. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the treasurer of the district shall sell the revenue bonds in a manner and at a price that is determined to be in the best interests of the district.(b) If the bonds are sold at public sale, the bonds shall be sold in accordance with IC 5-1-11 as IC 5-1-11 applies to counties.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-8. Revenue Bonds; Disposition of Proceeds

Sec. 8. (a) A surplus of revenue bond proceeds over the cost of the works shall be paid into the sinking fund provided by this article.(b) If the proceeds of the bonds, by error of calculation or otherwise, are less than the cost of the works, additional bonds may in the same manner be issued to provide the amount of the deficit. Unless otherwise provided in:(1) the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds first issued; or(2) the trust indenture authorized by this article or IC 13-3-2 (before its repeal);the additional bonds are considered to be of the same issue and are entitled to payment from the same fund, without preference or priority of the bonds first issued.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(e).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-9. Temporary Revenue Bonds

Sec. 9. Before the preparation of the definite revenue bonds, temporary revenue bonds under the same restrictions may be issued with or without coupons, exchangeable for definite revenue bonds upon the issuance of the latter.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-10. Loans From Federal or State Agency

Sec. 10. The fund to finance the construction of any of the self-liquidating works authorized by this article may be obtained from a federal or state agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-11. Action to Contest Validity of Bonds

Sec. 11. An action to contest the validity of bonds issued under this article or IC 13-3-2 (before its repeal) must be brought not later than ten (10) days after the advertised sale date of the bonds.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-17(f) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-12. Issuance of Additional Bonds

Sec. 12. Subject to an ordinance or trust indenture pertaining to outstanding bonds, additional bonds payable from the revenues of the works may be authorized and issued in accordance with this article for the purpose of improving, enlarging, or extending works acquired or constructed under this article or IC 13-3-2 (before its repeal).[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-18.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-13. Trust Indenture to Secure Bonds

Sec. 13. The board may secure the revenue bonds by a trust indenture by and between the district and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside Indiana. However, a trust indenture may not convey or mortgage all or any part of the works.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-19(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-14. Contents of Ordinance Authorizing Revenue Bonds

Sec. 14. The ordinance authorizing the revenue bonds and fixing the details of the revenue bonds may provide that the trust indenture contain reasonable and lawful provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders, including covenants setting forth the duties of the district and the board in relation to the following:(1) The construction or acquisition of the works.(2) The improvement, operation, repair, and maintenance of the works.(3) The issuance of bonds, including the custody, safeguarding, and application of all money.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-19(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.