Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and sections 18.5 and 18.6 of this chapter, the commission may operate in the manner provided in this chapter only in the geographic area within and extending one (1) mile from the bank of the west arm of the Little Calumet River and Burns Waterway in Lake County and Porter County. However, to address flooding issues within this geographic area, the commission may operate in the manner provided in this chapter in areas that include tributaries to the Little Calumet River and Burns Waterway, including the Deep River watershed, within Lake County.
(b) The commission does not have the power of eminent domain for the construction of marina facilities north of U.S. Highway 12 or south of that point where the west arm of the Little Calumet River meets Burns Waterway. The commission's activities north of U.S. Highway 12 and within and adjacent to Burns Waterway are restricted to those activities that the commission determines to be necessary for the following:
(1) Channeling and maintenance.
(2) Construction of breakwaters.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-6-29.5-2(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.106-2012, SEC.7; P.L.160-2012, SEC.43.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 13. Local Resource Development
Chapter 2. Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission
14-13-2-4. Purposes of Chapter
14-13-2-5. Creation of Commission
14-13-2-6. Territorial Jurisdiction of Commission
14-13-2-8. Term of Members; Eligibility for Reappointment
14-13-2-11. Per Diem Compensation and Traveling Expenses
14-13-2-12. Acquisition of Property by Purchase or Lease
14-13-2-13. Eminent Domain Powers
14-13-2-14. Acquisition of Property From Political Subdivisions or Public Entities
14-13-2-15. Property Improvements
14-13-2-16. Conveyance of Property to Political Subdivisions or Public Entities
14-13-2-17. Management of Projects; Maintenance Training
14-13-2-18. General Powers of Commission
14-13-2-18.5. Special Assessments Imposed
14-13-2-18.6. Special Assessment; Uses; Transfer to Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
14-13-2-20. Bonds Payable From Revenue and Special Assessments
14-13-2-22. Redemption and Negotiability of Bonds
14-13-2-23. Requirements for Issuing Bonds
14-13-2-24. Authority to Issue Bonds; Application of Other Laws
14-13-2-25. Bonds; Legal Investments; Exempt From Taxation
14-13-2-26. Revenue Bonds; Refunding Bonds
14-13-2-29. Little Calumet River Basin
14-13-2-32. Little Calumet River Basin Project Advisory Board