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IN Code § 36-1-1.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-2. "Eligible Municipality"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible municipality" means a municipality that:(1) includes any territory located in a township for which the township assistance property tax rate for property taxes first due and payable in any year after 2014 and before 2024 is more than:(A) the statewide average township assistance property tax rate for property taxes first due and payable in the preceding year (as determined by the department of local government finance); multiplied by(B) twelve (12); and(2) is adjacent to one (1) or more townships other than the township described in subdivision (1).As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.249-2015, SEC.25; P.L.143-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-3. "Township Assistance Property Tax Rate"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "township assistance property tax rate" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-1.1-20.3-6.7(a).As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-4. "Transferor Township"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "transferor township" means a township described in section 2(1) of this chapter.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-5. Other Reorganizations or Alterations Not Prohibited

Sec. 5. This chapter does not prohibit the:(1) reorganization; or(2) alteration of the boundaries;of one (1) or more townships under any other law.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-6. Transfer of Territory of Eligible Municipality

Sec. 6. The territory of an eligible municipality that is located in a transferor township may be transferred from the transferor township to an adjacent township within the county as provided in this chapter.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-7. Petition Requesting Public Question; Requirements

Sec. 7. The voters of an eligible municipality may file a petition with the clerk of the eligible municipality to have a public question placed on the ballot under section 8 of this chapter to allow voters to vote on whether the territory of the eligible municipality should be transferred to an adjacent township within the county. A petition under this section must be signed by at least the number of voters equal to thirty percent (30%) of the votes cast in the eligible municipality in the last election for secretary of state.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-8. Certification of Petition; Special Election; Costs of Special Election; Certification of Results of Special Election

Sec. 8. The following apply if the voters of an eligible municipality file a sufficient petition under section 7 of this chapter:(1) The clerk of the eligible municipality shall certify the petition to the county election board.(2) A special election on the public question shall be held in the eligible municipality in the manner prescribed by IC 3-10-8-6. The special election shall be held on a date that:(A) is determined by the legislative body of the eligible municipality; and(B) is not more than one (1) year after the date on which the clerk of the eligible municipality certifies the petition to the county election board.(3) The clerk of the eligible municipality shall give notice of the special election by publication in the manner prescribed by IC 5-3-1.(4) The eligible municipality shall pay the costs of holding the special election.(5) The county election board shall place the following question on the ballot in the eligible municipality:"Shall the territory of _____________ (insert the name of the eligible municipality) be transferred from _____________ (insert the name of the transferor township) to an adjacent township?".(6) After the special election on the public question is held, the county election board:(A) shall file with the clerk of the eligible municipality the results of the special election for each precinct of the eligible municipality in the manner prescribed by IC 3-12-4; and(B) shall certify a copy of the results of the special election to:(i) the county auditor;(ii) the legislative body and executive of the eligible municipality; and(iii) the legislative body and executive of each township that includes territory of the eligible municipality.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-9. Petition by Eligible Municipality Requesting Transfer of Territory; Acceptance of Transfer by Adjacent Township; Deadlines; Subsequent Public Questions; Indebtedness

Sec. 9. The following apply if at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters voting in a special election under this chapter vote "yes" on the public question under this chapter:(1) The legislative body of the eligible municipality may, within two (2) years after the special election, submit a petition to one (1) or more adjacent townships requesting an adjacent township to accept the transfer of the territory of the eligible municipality that is within the transferor township.(2) The legislative body of an adjacent township that receives a petition under subdivision (1) may adopt a resolution accepting the transfer of the territory of the eligible municipality that is within the transferor township and specifying the date on which the transfer is effective, if the legislative body of the adjacent township adopts a resolution accepting the transfer of the territory of the eligible municipality before the later of:(A) December 31 of the calendar year in which the petition under subdivision (1) is received; or(B) the ninetieth day following the date on which the petition under subdivision (1) is received.(3) If the legislative body of the eligible municipality submits one (1) or more petitions to one (1) or more adjacent townships under subdivision (1) within two (2) years after the special election, but a resolution accepting the transfer of the territory of the eligible municipality within the transferor township is not adopted by the legislative body of an adjacent township before July 1, 2020, the territory of the eligible municipality is automatically transferred to and becomes part of the adjacent township with the greatest assessed value. A transfer under this subdivision is effective January 1, 2022, and the assessed value of property located in the territory of the eligible municipality that is located in the transferor township shall be used in preparing the 2022 budget of the receiving township.(4) If the legislative body of the eligible municipality does not submit a petition to one (1) or more adjacent townships under subdivision (1) within two (2) years after the special election:(A) the territory of the eligible municipality may not be transferred under this chapter; and(B) a subsequent special election under this chapter may not be held in the eligible municipality.(5) If the transferor township issues or otherwise incurs indebtedness after June 30, 2020, the transferring township excluding the eligible municipality is obligated to repay the indebtedness and the eligible municipality is not obligated to repay the indebtedness.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.129-2019, SEC.1; P.L.143-2020, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-10. Transfer of Territory Not Authorized if Public Question Not Approved

Sec. 10. If less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voters voting in a special election under this chapter vote "yes" on the public question under this chapter:(1) the territory of the eligible municipality may not be transferred under this chapter; and(2) a subsequent special election under this chapter may not be held in the eligible municipality.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-11. Transfer of Territory

Sec. 11. (a) If the legislative body of a township that receives a petition under section 9(2) of this chapter adopts a resolution accepting the transfer of the eligible municipality's territory that is within the transferor township as provided in section 9(2) of this chapter, the territory of the eligible municipality that is within the transferor township is transferred to and becomes part of the township adopting the resolution on the date specified in the resolution.(b) If more than one (1) adjacent township adopts a resolution as provided in section 9(2) of this chapter accepting the transfer of the territory of the eligible municipality that is within the transferor township, the territory of the eligible municipality that is within the transferor township is transferred to and becomes part of the township that is first to adopt the resolution.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-12. Outstanding Indebtedness

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the transferor township is indebted or has outstanding unpaid bonds or other obligations at the time the transfer is effective, the township to which the territory is transferred is liable for and shall pay that indebtedness in the same ratio as the assessed valuation of the property transferred bears to the assessed valuation of all property in the transferor township, as determined for the last assessment date before the transfer.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the indebtedness consists of outstanding unpaid bonds or notes of the transferor township, the payments to the transferor township shall be made as the principal or interest on the bonds or notes becomes due. Except as provided in subsection (c), the township to which the territory is transferred may impose property taxes to pay the outstanding indebtedness only within the territory that is transferred, and the territory that is transferred constitutes a special taxing district for purposes of paying the outstanding indebtedness. The department of local government finance shall determine the amount of outstanding indebtedness, if any, for which taxpayers of the territory that has been transferred remain liable under this section.(c) After a transfer of territory of an eligible municipality is effective under this chapter, the following apply to debt incurred by a transferor township during the period beginning one (1) year before the date on which a petition is filed with the clerk of the eligible municipality under section 7 of this chapter and ending on the date the transfer of territory is effective:(1) The township to which the territory is transferred is not liable for and is not required to pay any part of that indebtedness.(2) A property tax may not be imposed on the taxpayers of the transferred territory to pay any part of that indebtedness.(3) The territory that is transferred does not constitute a special taxing district for purposes of paying any part of that indebtedness.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-13. Adjustment of Maximum Property Tax Levies

Sec. 13. The department of local government finance shall adjust the maximum permissible ad valorem property tax levies of the:(1) transferor township; and(2) township to which territory is transferred under this chapter;as the department of local government finance determines is necessary to reflect the transfer of the territory.As added by P.L.234-2013, SEC.10.
IN Code § 36-1-1.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 1.5. Transfer of Municipal Territory to an Adjacent Township|36-1-1.5-15. Expiration

Sec. 15. This chapter expires January 1, 2024.As added by P.L.143-2020, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-1-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-1. Application to Title

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this title.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-1.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-1.7. "Assessed Value"

Sec. 1.7. "Assessed value" has the meaning set forth in IC 6-1.1-1-3.As added by P.L.6-1997, SEC.202.
IN Code § 36-1-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-2. "Bonds"

Sec. 2. "Bonds" means any evidences of indebtedness, whether payable from property taxes, revenues, or any other source, but does not include notes or warrants representing temporary loans that are payable out of taxes levied and in the course of collection.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 6-1.1-20-1 part; 19-8-5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-3. "City"

Sec. 3. "City" refers to a consolidated city or other incorporated city of any class, unless the reference is to a school city.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-4. "Clerk"

Sec. 4. "Clerk" means:(1) clerk of the circuit court, for a county;(2) county auditor, for a board of county commissioners or county council;(3) clerk of the city-county council, for a consolidated city;(4) city clerk, for a second class city;(5) clerk-treasurer, for a third class city;(6) clerk-treasurer, for a town; or(7) chief executive officer of a political subdivision not described in subdivisions (1) through (6).[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.35; P.L.186-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-4.5. "Emergency"

Sec. 4.5. "Emergency" means a situation that could not reasonably be foreseen and that threatens the public health, welfare, or safety and requires immediate action.As added by P.L.329-1985, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-4.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-4.7. "Environmental Restrictive Ordinance"

Sec. 4.7. "Environmental restrictive ordinance" means, with respect to land, any ordinance that:(1) is adopted by a municipal corporation; and(2) seeks to control the use of groundwater in a manner and to a degree that protects human health and the environment against unacceptable exposure to a release of hazardous substances or petroleum, or both.As added by P.L.78-2009, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.159-2011, SEC.42.
IN Code § 36-1-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-5. "Executive"

Sec. 5. "Executive" means the following:(1) The board of commissioners, for a county that does not have a consolidated city.(2) The mayor of the consolidated city, for a county having a consolidated city.(3) The mayor, for a city.(4) The president of the town council, for a town.(5) The trustee, for a township.(6) The superintendent, for a school corporation.(7) The chief executive officer, for any other political subdivision.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-1.5-2(c).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1989, SEC.93; P.L.77-2014, SEC.9; P.L.278-2019, SEC.178.
IN Code § 36-1-2-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-5.5. "Federally Recognized Indian Tribe"

Sec. 5.5. "Federally recognized Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe named on the list of Indian tribes recognized by the United States Secretary of the Interior published under 25 U.S.C. 5131.As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.243.
IN Code § 36-1-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-6. "Fiscal Body"

Sec. 6. "Fiscal body" means:(1) county council, for a county not having a consolidated city;(2) city-county council, for a consolidated city or county having a consolidated city;(3) common council, for a city other than a consolidated city;(4) town council, for a town;(5) township board, for a township;(6) governing body or budget approval body, for any other political subdivision that has a governing body or budget approval body; or(7) chief executive officer of any other political subdivision that does not have a governing body or budget approval body.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.132; P.L.8-1987, SEC.81; P.L.8-1989, SEC.94; P.L.186-2006, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-7. "Fiscal Officer"

Sec. 7. "Fiscal officer" means:(1) auditor, for a county not having a consolidated city;(2) controller, for a:(A) consolidated city;(B) county having a consolidated city, except as otherwise provided; or(C) second class city;(3) clerk-treasurer, for a third class city;(4) clerk-treasurer, for a town; or(5) trustee, for a township.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.44, SEC.36; P.L.227-2005, SEC.12.
IN Code § 36-1-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-8. "Law"

Sec. 8. "Law" includes the Constitution of Indiana, statutes, and ordinances.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-9. "Legislative Body"

Sec. 9. "Legislative body" means the following:(1) The board of county commissioners, for a county not subject to IC 36-2-3.5 or IC 36-3-1.(2) The county council, for a county subject to IC 36-2-3.5.(3) The city-county council, for a consolidated city or county having a consolidated city.(4) The common council, for a city other than a consolidated city.(5) The town council, for a town.(6) The township board, for a township.(7) The governing body of any other political subdivision that has a governing body.(8) The chief executive officer of any other political subdivision that does not have a governing body.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-1.5-2(b).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.33, SEC.15; P.L.213-1986, SEC.1; P.L.8-1987, SEC.82; P.L.8-1989, SEC.95; P.L.186-2006, SEC.3; P.L.77-2014, SEC.10; P.L.278-2019, SEC.179; P.L.22-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-2-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-9.5. "Materials"

Sec. 9.5. "Materials" means supplies, goods, machinery, packaged software, and equipment.As added by P.L.329-1985, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-1-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-10. "Municipal Corporation"

Sec. 10. "Municipal corporation" means unit, school corporation, library district, local housing authority, fire protection district, public transportation corporation, local building authority, local hospital authority or corporation, local airport authority, special service district, or other separate local governmental entity that may sue and be sued. The term does not include special taxing district.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-11. "Municipality"

Sec. 11. "Municipality" means city or town.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-12. "Person"

Sec. 12. "Person" means individual, firm, limited liability company, corporation, association, fiduciary, or governmental entity.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.512.
IN Code § 36-1-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-13. "Political Subdivision"

Sec. 13. "Political subdivision" means municipal corporation or special taxing district.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-15. "Regulate"

Sec. 15. "Regulate" includes license, inspect, or prohibit.[Local Government Recodification Citation: New.]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-1-2-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-15.5. "Responsible Bidder or Quoter"

Sec. 15.5. (a) "Responsible bidder or quoter" means one who is capable of performing the contract requirements fully and who has the integrity and reliability that will assure good faith performance.(b) "Responsive bidder or quoter" means one who has submitted a bid or quote conforming in all material respects to the specifications.As added by P.L.329-1985, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-1-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 2. Definitions of General Applicability|36-1-2-16. "Safety Board"

Sec. 16. "Safety board" means the board of public safety or board of public works and safety of a city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-4-12-1(e).]As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.39.