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IN Code § 13-26-10-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-15. Ordinance Authorizing Revenue Bonds

Sec. 15. The ordinance may also provide that the works shall be contracted for, constructed, and paid for under the supervision and approval of consulting engineers employed or designated by the board and satisfactory to the original bond purchasers, successors, assigns, or nominees. The original bond purchasers, successors, assigns, or nominees may be given the right to require that the security given by:(1) contractors; and(2) any depository of the proceeds of bonds or revenues of the works or other money pertaining to the works;be satisfactory to the purchasers, successors, assigns, or nominees.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-19(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-16. Trust Indenture; Rights and Remedies of Bondholder and Trustee

Sec. 16. The trust indenture may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders or trustee, restricting the individual right of action of bondholders as is customary in trust indentures securing bonds and debentures of corporations.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-19(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-17. Payment of Bond Sale Proceeds and Revenue of Works

Sec. 17. Unless this article otherwise provides, the board may provide by ordinance or in the trust indenture for the payment of:(1) the proceeds of the sale of the bonds; and(2) the revenues of the works;to the officer, board, or depository that the board determines for the custody of the money and for the method of disbursement, with safeguards and restrictions that the board determines.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-19(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-18. Sinking Fund for Payment of Bonds

Sec. 18. (a) At or before the time of issuance of the revenue bonds, the board shall by ordinance create a sinking fund for the payment of the following:(1) The bonds.(2) The interest on the bonds.(3) The charges of banks or trust companies for making payment of the bonds or interest.(b) The board shall set aside and pledge the net revenues of the works remaining after the payment of the reasonable expense of operation, repair, and maintenance of the works for payment of the:(1) principal of and interest on all bonds payable from the revenues of the works, to the extent necessary for that purpose; and(2) necessary fiscal agency charges for paying the principal and interest of the bonds.(c) The ordinance may also provide for the accumulation of reasonable reserves in the sinking fund:(1) as a margin for safety and a protection against default; and(2) for the payment of premiums upon bonds retired by call or purchase as provided by this article.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-20.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-10-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 10. Bonds|13-26-10-19. Rights of Revenue Bondholders

Sec. 19. (a) The holder of revenue bonds or attached coupons and the trustee, if any, except to the extent the rights given may be restricted by the ordinance authorizing issuance of the bonds or by the trust indenture, may, by civil action, protect and enforce rights granted:(1) by this article or IC 13-3-2 (before its repeal); or(2) under the ordinance or trust indenture;to be performed by the district issuing the bonds or by the board or any officer, including the making and collecting of reasonable and sufficient charges and rates for services provided by the works.(b) If there is failure to pay the principal or interest on any of the revenue bonds on the date named for payment, and upon application by a bondholder or a trustee, any court having jurisdiction to appoint receivers shall appoint a receiver to administer the works on behalf of the district and the bondholders or trustee. A receiver may do the following:(1) Charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for the payment of the expenses of operation, repair, and maintenance.(2) Pay any revenue bonds and interest outstanding.(3) Apply the revenues in conformity with this article and the ordinance or trust indenture.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-21.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-1. Waterworks

Sec. 1. The rates and charges for a waterworks may be determined based on the following:(1) A flat charge for each connection.(2) The amount of water consumed.(3) The size of the meter or connection.(4) Whether the property served has been or will be required to pay separately for the cost of any of the facilities of the works.(5) A combination of these or other factors that the board determines is necessary to establish just and equitable rates and charges.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-22(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-3. Solid Waste Disposal

Sec. 3. The rates or charges for solid waste disposal and recovery systems may be determined based on the following:(1) A flat charge for each residence or building in use in the district.(2) On the weight of the refuse received.(3) On the hazardous character of the waste received.(4) On a combination of the weight and hazardous character of the waste received.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-22(c).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-4. Services of Water, Sewer, or Solid Waste Disposal

Sec. 4. The rates and charges for services of a water, sewer, or solid waste disposal or recovery system do not have to be uniform throughout the district or for all users. The board may exercise reasonable discretion in:(1) adopting different schedules of rates and charges; or(2) making classifications in schedules of rates and charges:(A) based upon variations in the costs of furnishing the services, including capital expenditures required, to various classes of users or to various locations in the district; or(B) where there are variations in the number of users in various locations in the district.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-22(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-5. Billing and Collection

Sec. 5. A district may bill and collect rates and charges for the services to be provided after the contract for construction of a sewage works has been let and actual work commenced in an amount sufficient to meet the interest on the revenue bonds and other expenses payable before the completion of the works.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-23(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-6. Sewage Works Beneficial to Lots, Land, or Buildings

Sec. 6. Unless the board finds and directs otherwise, the sewage works are considered to benefit every:(1) lot;(2) parcel of land; or(3) building;connected or to be connected under the terms of an ordinance requiring connections with the sewer system of the district as a result of construction work under the contract. The rates or charges shall be billed and collected accordingly.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-23(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-7. Connection Charges; Liens

Sec. 7. (a) If a district constructs sewers or water mains as a part of the construction of the works that are suitable for use as a local or lateral sewer or main by abutting or adjoining property, the district may charge for the connection on the basis of the pro rata cost of construction of a local or lateral sewer or water main sufficient to serve the property.(b) Each property owner must agree to pay for the connection in making an application for service. If payment is not made as agreed, the payment constitutes a lien on the property for which the connection is made.(c) The proceeds of the connection charges may be handled as:(1) net revenues of the works; or(2) payments toward the cost of construction or future improvements.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-24.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-8. Rates and Charges

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall, by ordinance, establish just and equitable rates or charges for the use of and the service provided by a works. The rates or charges are payable by the owner of each lot, parcel of land, or building that:(1) is connected with and uses a works; or(2) in any way uses or is served by a works.(b) Subject to section 15 of this chapter, the board may periodically change and readjust the rates or charges as provided in this article.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(a).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.221-2007, SEC.19.
IN Code § 13-26-11-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-9. Just and Equitable Rates and Charges; Rates and Charges Unlawful if Too Low; When Initial Rates and Charges Are Prima Facie Just and Equitable; District Authority Examination

Sec. 9. (a) Just and equitable rates and charges are those that:(1) produce sufficient revenue to pay all expenses incident to the operation of the works, including maintenance cost, operating charges, upkeep, repairs, and interest charges on bonds or other obligations;(2) produce sufficient revenue to provide the sinking fund for the liquidation of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness and reserves against default in the payment of interest and principal of bonds;(3) produce sufficient revenue to provide adequate money to be used as working capital, as well as money for making improvements, additions, extensions, and replacements; and(4) give due consideration to the interests of the ratepayers.(b) Rates and charges too low to meet the financial requirements described in subsection (a) are unlawful. The initial rates and charges established after notice and hearing under this article are prima facie just and equitable.(c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a district authority from examining the methodology or process by which rates and charges were derived.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.112-2016, SEC.23.
IN Code § 13-26-11-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-10. Revenue of Works

Sec. 10. Revenue collected under sections 8 through 14 of this chapter is revenue of the works.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-11. Public Hearing

Sec. 11. The initial rates or charges may be established only after a public hearing at which all:(1) the users of the works and owners of property served or to be served; and(2) others interested;have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates or charges.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(c) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-12. Notice

Sec. 12. After introduction of the ordinance initially fixing rates or charges but before the ordinance is finally adopted, notice of the hearing setting forth the proposed schedule of the rates or charges must be given by publication one (1) time each week for two (2) weeks:(1) with each publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in each of the counties with territory in the district; or(2) with the first publication of notice in a newspaper described in subdivision (1) and the second publication of notice:(A) in accordance with IC 5-3-5; and(B) on the official web site of the district.The last publication must be at least seven (7) days before the date fixed in the notice for the hearing. The hearing may be adjourned as necessary.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(d).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.152-2021, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-11-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 11. Rates and Charges|13-26-11-14. Extension of Rates and Charges to Cover Additional Premises; Changes or Readjustments

Sec. 14. (a) The rates or charges established for a class of users of property served shall be extended to cover any additional premises served after the rates or charges are established that are in the same class, without the necessity of hearing or notice.(b) Subject to section 15 of this chapter, a change or readjustment of the rates or charges may be made in the same manner as the rates or charges were originally established.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-25(f).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.221-2007, SEC.20.
IN Code § 13-26-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 14. Foreclosure of Liens|13-26-14-1. Additional or Alternative Remedy for Collection of Rates or Charges

Sec. 1. A district may, as an additional or alternative remedy, foreclose a lien established by this article as a means of collection of rates or charges, including the penalty on the rates or charges.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 14. Foreclosure of Liens|13-26-14-2. Recovery by District

Sec. 2. (a) In all actions brought to foreclose the liens, the district is entitled to recover the following:(1) The amount of the rates or charges.(2) The penalty on the rates or charges.(3) A reasonable attorney's fee.(b) The court shall order that the sale be made without relief from valuation or appraisement statutes.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 14. Foreclosure of Liens|13-26-14-3. Applicability of Other Rights and Laws

Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided by this article, in all actions to foreclose the liens:(1) the laws concerning municipal public improvement assessments; and(2) the rights, remedies, procedure, and relief granted the parties to the action;apply.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-3-2-28(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.16.
IN Code § 13-26-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 26. Regional Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Districts|Chapter 14. Foreclosure of Liens|13-26-14-4. Liens for Unpaid Rates, Fees, or Charges

Sec. 4. Rates, fees, or charges made, assessed, or established by the district are a lien, in the same manner established under IC 36-9-23 for municipal sewage works, on a lot, parcel of land, or building that is connected with or uses the works of the district. Liens under this chapter:(1) attach;(2) are recorded;(3) are subject to the same penalties, interest, and reasonable attorney's fees on recovery; and(4) shall be collected and enforced;in substantially the same manner as provided in IC 36-9-23-31 through IC 36-9-23-34. A lien under this chapter that is the only lien on a property may not be foreclosed.As added by P.L.131-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.71-2011, SEC.3; P.L.97-2012, SEC.15.
IN Code § 13-27-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-1. Establishment

Sec. 1. A division of pollution prevention is established within the department.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-1(b).]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.
IN Code § 13-27-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-2. Assistant Commissioner; Appointment

Sec. 2. The commissioner shall appoint an assistant commissioner to head the division.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-2.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.
IN Code § 13-27-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-3. Employees; Hiring

Sec. 3. The commissioner shall hire employees of the division.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-3.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.
IN Code § 13-27-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-4. Liaison Advisory Panels; Appointment; Reimbursement for Expenses

Sec. 4. (a) The commissioner may appoint liaison advisory panels to assist the division in the functions of the division. Individual panels must include members representing different areas of interest in and potential support of pollution prevention and environmentally related technical assistance, including the following:(1) Industry.(2) Education.(3) Environmental and public interest groups.(4) State government.(5) Local government officials associated with state programs for pollution prevention.(6) Organized labor.(b) A member of a liaison advisory panel is not entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-4.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.
IN Code § 13-27-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-5. Duties of Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner

Sec. 5. The commissioner and the assistant commissioner, through coordinated effort, shall do the following:(1) Periodically review state environmental programs and projects for their ability and progress in promoting multimedia industrial pollution prevention.(2) Assist the division of air, the division of water, and the division of solid and hazardous waste management in identifying, within planned and existing regulatory programs of the department, obstacles to pollution prevention and opportunities to promote and assist in pollution prevention, including the following:(A) Encouraging regulatory flexibility to afford businesses the opportunity to develop or implement pollution prevention technologies and practices.(B) Performing pollution prevention impact analyses of administrative rules before proposed rules are published and before final adoption.(C) Exploring permanent funding for the program.(3) Promote increased coordination between the divisions of the department and between the department and other governmental regulatory programs with responsibilities and duties relating to toxic materials and environmental wastes, including, to the fullest extent possible, the following:(A) Joint planning processes.(B) Joint research and studies.(C) Joint public hearings.(D) Joint hazard assessments.(E) Joint environmental and workplace impact statements.(F) Joint pollution prevention impact analyses for existing and proposed administrative rules.(4) Develop policies and programs to reduce the following by means of industrial pollution prevention:(A) Generation of municipal wastes.(B) Generation of household hazardous wastes and pollutants.(C) Use of toxic materials in consumer products.(5) Provide general information about, and actively publicize the advantages of and developments in, pollution prevention and the requirements of this article.(6) Assist businesses that seek information, guidance, planning assistance, or recommendations for pollution prevention by providing technical information to those businesses at production or commercial locations.(7) Work with existing environmental regulatory programs to make use of existing information gathering systems that may assist the division in assessing the progress of pollution prevention statewide.(8) Grant or deny applications for pollution prevention grants under section 10 of this chapter.(9) Provide source reduction and recycling technical assistance and administer the Indiana recycling grants program established under IC 13-20-22-2.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-5.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.50.
IN Code § 13-27-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-6. Assistance to Other Governmental Regulatory Programs

Sec. 6. The division shall assist other governmental regulatory programs in devising:(1) standards;(2) administrative rules; and(3) permits;based on goals and principles of pollution prevention.[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-6.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.
IN Code § 13-27-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 13. Environment|Article 27. Industrial Pollution Prevention and Safe Materials|Chapter 2. Division of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance|13-27-2-7. Unified Reporting and Permitting Authority

Sec. 7. To facilitate the use and coordination of reporting requirements, the commissioner may seek unified reporting and permitting authority from the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to federal toxic material, waste management, and pollution control laws and regulations in effect on January 1, 1990, including the following:(1) The federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).(2) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).(3) The federal Toxic or Hazardous Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.).(4) The federal Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).(5) The federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.).[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-9-2-7.]As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.17.