Sec. 20. (a) Park and recreation facilities and programs shall be made available to the public free of charge as far as possible. However, if it is necessary in order to provide a particular activity, the park governor may charge a reasonable fee.
(b) The township fiscal body may establish by resolution upon request of the executive any of the following:
(1) A special nonreverting operating fund for park purposes from which expenditures may be made as provided by resolution by appropriation by the board township fiscal body.
(2) A special nonreverting capital fund for the purpose of acquiring land or making specific capital improvements from which expenditures may be made by appropriation by the township fiscal body.
(c) The fiscal body shall designate the fund or funds into which the township fiscal officer shall deposit fees from golf courses, swimming pools, skating rinks, or other major facilities requiring major expenditures for management and maintenance.
(d) Money received from fees other than from major facilities or received from the sale of surplus property shall be deposited by the township fiscal officer either in the special nonreverting operating fund or in the nonreverting capital fund as directed by the fiscal body. However, if neither fund has been established, money received from fees or from the sale of surplus property shall be deposited in the township general fund.
(e) Money placed in the special nonreverting capital fund may not be withdrawn except for the purposes for which the fund was created, unless the fiscal body repeals the resolution establishing the fund. The fiscal body may not repeal the resolution under suspension of the rules.
(f) Money procured from fees or received from the sale of surplus property under this chapter shall be deposited at least one time each month with the fiscal officer of the township.
As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 10. Recreation, Culture, and Community Facilities
Chapter 7.5. Township General Park and Recreation Law
36-10-7.5-1. Application of Chapter
36-10-7.5-1.5. "Park and Recreation Board" Defined
36-10-7.5-2. "Department" Defined
36-10-7.5-3. "District" Defined
36-10-7.5-3.5. "Park Governor" Defined
36-10-7.5-4. "Superintendent" Defined
36-10-7.5-5.5. Township Park and Recreation Board
36-10-7.5-6. Park Governor; Powers and Duties
36-10-7.5-7. Park Governor; Authorized Actions
36-10-7.5-8. Lease of Buildings and Grounds
36-10-7.5-9. Sale of Surplus Property; Appraisal
36-10-7.5-10. Conference Attendance
36-10-7.5-11. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications
36-10-7.5-12. Powers and Duties of Superintendent
36-10-7.5-13. Assistants to Superintendent
36-10-7.5-14. Officers' and Employees' Bonds and Crime Policies
36-10-7.5-15. Advisory Council or Special Committee; Membership; Responsibilities
36-10-7.5-16. Gifts, Grants, and Transfers
36-10-7.5-17. Special Benefit Taxes; Provision of Operating Revenues
36-10-7.5-18. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund
36-10-7.5-19. Township Park and Recreation Cumulative Building Fund
36-10-7.5-20. Fees; Management and Deposit of Collections
36-10-7.5-21. Land Acquisition or Appropriation and Improvements
36-10-7.5-22. District Bonds for Land Acquisition or Improvements
36-10-7.5-23. Bond Issue; Notice and Hearing
36-10-7.5-24. Funds From Bond Proceeds; Use; Surplus
36-10-7.5-25. Tax Levy; District Bond Fund
36-10-7.5-26. Contracts or Leases With Not-for-Profit Corporations