Sec. 40. (a) Unless the board publicly declares an emergency, it may not during any six (6) month period make separate contracts with another party for public improvements or repairs under section 13 of this chapter on the same construction or repair site or on the same construction or repair project involving more than one (1) site, without advertising for and accepting public bids, if the aggregate cost of the separate contract is more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
(b) A commissioner who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.
(c) A person who accepts a contract with the board, knowing that subsection (a) was violated in connection with the contract, commits a Level 6 felony and may not be a party to or benefit from any contract with an Indiana governmental entity for two (2) years after the date of the person's conviction.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-7-30-38.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.111. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.44; P.L.158-2013, SEC.682.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities
Chapter 4. Parks Department in Certain Cities
36-10-4-1. Application of Chapter
36-10-4-4. Commissioner; Appointment; Removal
36-10-4-6. Extended Districts in Certain Counties; Board of Park Commissioners; Term; Vacancy
36-10-4-6.1. Extended Districts in Other Counties; Board of Park Commissioners; Term; Vacancy
36-10-4-8. Taxing District for Levying Special Benefit Taxes
36-10-4-10. Powers of Board Extended Five Miles Outside Corporate City Boundaries
36-10-4-12. Open Spaces for Park, Recreational, or Civic Purposes
36-10-4-15. Publication of Rules Adopted by Board
36-10-4-17. Granting of Public Utility Franchise
36-10-4-18. Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Park Lands; Disposition of Proceeds
36-10-4-21. Eminent Domain; Damages; Prior Public Use
36-10-4-22. Authority Concerning Rivers, Streams, and Waterways
36-10-4-24. Appropriation of Property; Purposes
36-10-4-29. Exempt Personal and Real Property; Exception
36-10-4-30. Awards; Determination; Notice Describing Location of Land Appropriated or Acquired
36-10-4-32. Remonstrance Against Award or Assessment; Hearing; Decision; Appeal; Procedure; Costs
36-10-4-34. Damage Awards; Certificates; Payment; Disputes as to Claimants
36-10-4-36. Cumulative Building and Sinking Fund; Establishment; Levy of Tax
36-10-4-37. District Bond Fund; Proceeds From Sale of Bonds; Disposition of Fund