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IN Code § 36-8-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13. Township Fire Protection and Emergency Services|36-8-13-7. Purchase of Firefighting Apparatus and Equipment; Procedure

Sec. 7. (a) All purchases of firefighting apparatus and equipment shall be made in the manner provided by statute for the purchase of township supplies. If the amount involved is sufficient to require notice under statutes for bids in connection with the purchase of apparatus or equipment, the notice must offer all bidders the opportunity of proposing to sell the apparatus and equipment to the township upon a conditional sale or mortgage contract.(b) A bidder proposing to sell on a conditional sale or mortgage contract shall state in the bidder's bid the proposed interest rate and terms of it, to be considered by the township executive and legislative body in determining the best bid received.(c) All bids submitted must specify the cash price at which the bidder proposes to sell the apparatus or equipment to the township so that the executive and legislative body may determine whether it is in the best interest of the township to purchase the apparatus or equipment on the terms of a conditional sale or mortgage contract proposed by the bidder or to purchase it for cash if sufficient funds are available or can be raised by negotiating a loan with a financial institution in accordance with this section.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-4-18-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.272.
IN Code § 36-8-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13. Township Fire Protection and Emergency Services|36-8-13-8. Insurance Coverage for Members of Department

Sec. 8. A township having a regularly organized fire department employing full-time firefighters may procure at the township's expense:(1) an insurance policy for each member of the department insuring the member against the loss of the member's life or dismemberment while in the performance of the member's regularly assigned duties; and(2) group insurance providing supplemental income protection for a member of the department who has been injured during the course of the member's employment.The insurance coverage shall be selected with the consent of the members and is supplemental to other benefits provided the injured member by law.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-1-12-1 part; 19-1-12-1.1 part; 19-1-12-1.2 part; 19-1-12-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.273.
IN Code § 36-8-13-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13. Township Fire Protection and Emergency Services|36-8-13-9. Payment of Line of Duty Health Care Expenses for Firefighters

Sec. 9. (a) A township shall pay for the care of a full-time, paid firefighter who suffers:(1) an injury; or(2) contracts an illness;during the performance of the firefighter's duty.(b) The township shall pay for the following expenses incurred by a firefighter described in subsection (a):(1) Medical and surgical care.(2) Medicines and laboratory, curative, and palliative agents and means.(3) X-ray, diagnostic, and therapeutic service, including during the recovery period.(4) Hospital and special nursing care if the physician or surgeon in charge considers it necessary for proper recovery.(c) Expenditures required by subsection (a) shall be paid from the township firefighting fund established by section 4 of this chapter.(d) A township that has paid for the care of a firefighter under subsection (a) has a cause of action for reimbursement of the amount paid under subsection (a) against any third party against whom the firefighter has a cause of action for an injury sustained because of, or an illness caused by, the third party. The township's cause of action under this subsection is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the cause of action of the firefighter against the third party.As added by P.L.150-2002, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-1. Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all townships except a township in which the fire department of the township has been consolidated under IC 36-3-1-6.1.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-2. Inapplicable to Volunteer Fire Department

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to a volunteer fire department under IC 36-8-12.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-3. "Member of a Township Fire Department"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "member of a township fire department" does not include a volunteer firefighter under IC 36-8-12-2.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-4. Residence Requirements

Sec. 4. A member of a township fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-2.2-3) must reside within:(1) the county in which the township is located;(2) a county that is contiguous to the county in which the township is located; or(3) a county that is noncontiguous to the county in which the township is located but is not more than fifty (50) miles from the closest boundary of the township where the fire department is located.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.171-2019, SEC.14.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-5. Township With a Population of Less Than 7,500; Resolution Requiring Residency Within County or a Certain Distance From Township

Sec. 5. A township with a population of less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) may adopt a resolution that requires a member of the township fire department to satisfy all of the following:(1) Reside within:(A) the county in which the township is located; or(B) a distance from the township stated in the resolution.(2) Have adequate means of transportation into the township.(3) Maintain in the member's residence telephone service with the township.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-6. Township With a Population of Less Than 7,500; Resolution Requiring Residency Within the Township for Five Years

Sec. 6. This section applies to a township that:(1) has a population of less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500); and(2) adopted a resolution to establish the requirements described in this section before September 1, 1984.A township may require, in addition to the requirements of section 5 of this chapter, that a member of the township fire department reside within the township until the member has served in the department for five (5) years.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-13.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 13.5. Township Fire Department Employment Policies|36-8-13.5-7. Township With a Population of Less Than 7,500; Exemption for Members Not in Compliance on Date Resolution Adopted

Sec. 7. A resolution adopted under section 5 or 6 of this chapter may not require a member of a township fire department to comply with section 5(1) of this chapter if the member resides:(1) outside the county; or(2) a distance outside the township greater than stated in the resolution;on the date the resolution is adopted.As added by P.L.65-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 14. Cumulative Firefighting Building and Equipment Fund|36-8-14-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except counties.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.66.
IN Code § 36-8-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 14. Cumulative Firefighting Building and Equipment Fund|36-8-14-2. Purposes of Fund; Authorization

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "emergency medical services" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-110.(b) As used in this section, "volunteer fire department" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-8-12-2.(c) The legislative body of a unit or the board of fire trustees of a fire protection district may provide a cumulative building and equipment fund under IC 6-1.1-41 for the following purposes:(1) The:(A) purchase, construction, renovation, or addition to buildings; or(B) purchase of land;used by the fire department or a volunteer fire department serving the unit.(2) The purchase of firefighting equipment for use of the fire department or a volunteer fire department serving the unit, including making the required payments under a lease rental with option to purchase agreement made to acquire the equipment.(3) In a municipality, the purchase of police radio equipment.(4) The:(A) purchase, construction, renovation, or addition to a building;(B) purchase of land; or(C) purchase of equipment;for use of a provider of emergency medical services under IC 16-31-5 to the unit establishing the fund.(d) In addition to the requirements of IC 6-1.1-41, before a cumulative fund may be established by a township fire protection district, the county legislative body which appoints the trustees of the fire protection district must approve the establishment of the fund.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-6-7-1; 18-6-9-1.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.316-1989, SEC.2; P.L.2-1993, SEC.205; P.L.171-1994, SEC.1; P.L.17-1995, SEC.22; P.L.1-1999, SEC.102; P.L.140-2002, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-8-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 14. Cumulative Firefighting Building and Equipment Fund|36-8-14-4. Tax Levy; Deposit of Money

Sec. 4. (a) To provide for the cumulative building and equipment fund established under this chapter, the legislative body may levy a tax on all taxable property within the taxing district in compliance with IC 6-1.1-41. The tax rate may not exceed three and thirty-three hundredths cents ($0.0333) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation of property in the taxing district.(b) As the tax is collected, it shall be deposited in a qualified public depository or depositories and held in a special fund to be known as the "building or remodeling, firefighting, and police radio equipment fund" in the case of a municipality or as the "building or remodeling and fire equipment fund" in the case of a township or fire protection district.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-6-7-3; 18-6-9-3.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.316-1989, SEC.3; P.L.171-1994, SEC.2; P.L.17-1995, SEC.23; P.L.6-1997, SEC.213.
IN Code § 36-8-15-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following counties:(1) A county having a consolidated city.(2) A county having a population of more than one hundred eighty-five thousand (185,000) but less than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000).(3) A county that adopts an ordinance providing for the county to be governed by this chapter.However, sections 9.5, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of this chapter apply only to a county having a consolidated city.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-1986, SEC.1; P.L.173-1990, SEC.1; P.L.12-1992, SEC.174; P.L.170-2002, SEC.164; P.L.148-2007, SEC.8; P.L.195-2007, SEC.9; P.L.119-2012, SEC.221.
IN Code § 36-8-15-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-2. "Board" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" means the following:(1) In a county having a consolidated city, a board established by and operated as set forth in an ordinance of the city-county legislative body.(2) In a county not having a consolidated city, the board of commissioners.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-1986, SEC.2; P.L.2-1989, SEC.49.
IN Code § 36-8-15-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-3. "Communications System" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "communications system" means any system:(1) designed for the transmission of writing, signs, signals, pictures, data, and sounds of all kinds by any means, device, or apparatus; and(2) intended for use only by public safety agencies for public purposes.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-4. "Computer" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "computer" means computer hardware and computer software.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-5. "District" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "district" refers to the public communications systems and computer facilities district created by section 7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-6. "Facility" Defined

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "facility" means computers and communication systems or any necessary appurtenances and improvements thereto, including real and personal property required to house such facilities and all equipment, apparatus, devices, and instrumentalities required for the proper operation of the facility or facilities.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-7. Creation of District

Sec. 7. (a) This subsection applies to a county having a consolidated city. The ____________ (name of consolidated city) __________________ public safety communications systems and computer facilities district is created in the county as a special taxing district of the consolidated city. The territory of the district includes the entire county.(b) This subsection applies to a county not having a consolidated city. The _________________ (name of county) _______________ public safety communications systems district may be created in the county as a special taxing district by an ordinance adopted before July 1 of a year by the county legislative body. The territory of the district includes the unincorporated area of the county, plus any municipality in the county in which the legislative body before July 1 of a year adopts an ordinance to join the district and to have its public safety agencies served by the district.(c) This subsection applies to a county not having a consolidated city. The legislative body of any township in the county may, by adopting a resolution before July 1 of a year, authorize a township agency to be served by the district.(d) An ordinance or resolution adopted under subsection (b) or (c) may be rescinded before July 1 of a year.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-1986, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-8. Purposes

Sec. 8. The purposes of the district are the following:(1) To provide and maintain modern, dependable, and efficient public safety communications systems within the district for the purpose of promoting the expeditious delivery of public services to the residents and taxpayers throughout the district in order to assure the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.(2) In a county having a consolidated city, to provide computers for the efficient functioning of governmental offices for the benefit of the residents and taxpayers throughout the district.These purposes are public purposes for which public money may be spent and private property may be provided. The general assembly finds and declares that the facilities needed to accomplish these purposes are local public improvements.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-1986, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-8-15-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-9. Governing Body; Powers; Establishment of a Public Safety Communications Commission

Sec. 9. (a) The board is the governing body of the district.(b) The board may do the following:(1) Finance, purchase, acquire, lease, erect, install, construct, equip, upgrade, operate, and maintain facilities.(2) Sue, be sued, plead, and be impleaded.(3) Condemn, appropriate, lease, rent, purchase, and hold any real or personal property needed or considered useful in connection with facilities.(4) Acquire real or personal property by gift, devise, or bequest, and hold, use, or dispose of that property for purposes authorized by this chapter.(5) Design, order, contract for, construct, and equip any facilities.(6) Employ architects, engineers, attorneys, auditors, clerks, construction managers, and other employees necessary for the financing, erection, and equipping of facilities.(7) Make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to accomplishing the purposes of the district.(c) In a county not having a consolidated city, the board shall establish a public safety communications commission representing the public safety agencies that are served by the district. The members of this commission are:(1) one (1) person appointed by the county executive;(2) one (1) person appointed by the county fiscal body;(3) one (1) person appointed by the executive of each city in the district; and(4) the county sheriff.Members serve for four (4) year terms. The county legislative body shall provide by ordinance for the length of each initial term so that the result is staggered terms for commission members.(d) In a county not having a consolidated city, the chief law enforcement and fire safety officers of each participating unit shall constitute a technical advisory committee to advise the board and the public safety communications commission upon request.(e) In a county not having a consolidated city, the commission established under this section shall operate any public safety communications system established under this chapter. In a county having a consolidated city, the board shall operate any public safety communications system established under this chapter.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-1986, SEC.5; P.L.2-1989, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-8-15-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-9.5. Combined or Shared Communications Systems

Sec. 9.5. (a) This section applies to a county having a consolidated city.(b) The communications system may be combined or shared with the public service radio system.(c) The board may do the following for the combined or shared system:(1) Authorize expenditures from the district's operational funds.(2) Exercise all of the powers listed in section 9 of this chapter.(d) The board may not do the following for the combined or shared system:(1) Authorize expenditures for facilities or services related only to public service radio.(2) Have authority over planning or other decisions for public service radio.As added by P.L.173-1990, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-8-15-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-10. Resolution Stating Necessity and Purpose; Plans and Specifications; Estimated Cost

Sec. 10. Whenever the board determines that:(1) it is necessary for the general welfare of the persons residing within the district; and(2) it will be of public utility and benefit to the property in the district to undertake and carry out any project of purchasing, acquiring, erecting, installing, constructing, equipping, or upgrading of facilities within the district;the board shall adopt a resolution stating the necessity of the project and the board's purpose in proceeding with the project. The board, as a part of the resolution, shall adopt the plans and specifications proposed for the entire project and shall determine the estimated cost of all work and all acquisitions necessary to carry out the project.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-11. Resolution; Public Inspection; Notice

Sec. 11. (a) The resolution and all matters included with the resolution shall be filed and open to inspection by the public at the office of the board.(b) The board shall give notice of:(1) the adoption and general purport of the resolution;(2) the fact that the resolution and included material have been prepared and are on file in the office of the board and may be inspected; and(3) the fact that on a date named, the board will receive and hear objections from any persons interested in or who will be affected by the proposed project.The notice shall be published in accordance with IC 5-3-1.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-12. Objections; Hearing

Sec. 12. At or before the time fixed for the hearing designated in the notice published under section 11 of this chapter, any person interested in or who will be affected by the proposed project may file with the board a written objection against the proposed project, in whole or in part. At the hearing the board:(1) shall hear all persons who are interested in the proceedings;(2) shall finally determine whether the proposed project, in whole or in part, is necessary for the general welfare of the persons residing within the district and will be a public utility and benefit to the property in the district; and(3) may confirm, modify, or rescind the resolution.The decision shall be entered in the records of the board.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-8-15-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 8. Public Safety|Chapter 15. Public Safety Communications Systems and Computer Facilities Districts|36-8-15-13. Letting of Contracts; Modification of Projects

Sec. 13. After final approval of the resolution by the board, the board shall proceed with the project, or any part thereof, and shall let all contracts, upon separate plans and specifications, in accordance with IC 5-22, IC 36-1-10, IC 36-1-12, and IC 36-9-13. The projects authorized may be modified by the board if it considers modification necessary to carry out the purpose of the resolution, so long as the modifications do not increase the estimate of the total cost of the project as adopted in the final resolution. All other changes must be processed as new resolutions.As added by P.L.82-1985, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.51; P.L.49-1997, SEC.82.