Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to cities in a county that is listed in section 3(b)(3) of this chapter. However, subsections (b) and (c) of this section also apply to municipalities that adopt this chapter by ordinance under section 1(a) of this chapter.
(b) This chapter does not affect the enabling ordinances, the duties of the municipality, or the rights of bondholders with regard to sewage works revenue bonds or other outstanding revenue bonds issued before this chapter was adopted by ordinance.
(c) Adoption of this chapter by ordinance does not affect the system of fees for sewage treatment. All revenue derived from fees shall be applied only to the following purposes:
(1) The administrative expense, operation, construction, and maintenance of sewage works.
(2) The retirement of outstanding revenue bonds and any additional revenue bonds that may be issued for construction of sewage works and improvements, additions, and extensions to them.
(3) The payment of the cost of improvements, additions, and extensions to the extent permitted by the ordinances authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
(d) The ordinance adopting this chapter must specify that the district initially includes all territory within the corporate boundaries of the city, including any territory, addition, platted subdivision, or unplatted land lying outside the corporate boundaries of the city that has been taken into or has been connected with the public sanitation system of the city in accordance with another statute if the sewage or drainage of that area discharges into or through the sewage system of the city.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: subsection (a) New; subsection (b) formerly 19-2-28-1 part; 19-2-28.5-3 part; subsection (c) formerly 19-2-28-2; 19-2-28.5-3 part; subsection (d) formerly 19-2-28-4; 19-2-28.5-3 part.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.98. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.1, SEC.67; P.L.12-1992, SEC.183.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Transportation and Public Works
Chapter 25. Sanitation Department in Certain Cities
36-9-25-1. Application of Chapter
36-9-25-4. Commissioners; Terms of Office; Vacancies
36-9-25-5. Commissioners; Removal From Office; Appeals
36-9-25-6. Commissioners; Meetings; Officers; Quorum; Approval of Actions; Adoption of Rules
36-9-25-7. Certain Cities; Effect of Adoption of Chapter; Enabling Ordinances
36-9-25-9. Jurisdiction of Board
36-9-25-11.1. Deposits to Secure Payment of Fees
36-9-25-11.2. Fees; Notice of Delinquency
36-9-25-11.3. Procedure for Setting Fees in Certain Districts
36-9-25-11.5. Discontinuance of Water Service; Disputed Bills; Notice; Liability of Utility
36-9-25-11.7. Overdue User Fees; Ordinance to Expense as Bad Debts
36-9-25-12. Basis of Fees; Measurement of Water and Sewage Usage
36-9-25-16. Tax Levies; Liability of Disannexed and Newly Added Territory
36-9-25-17. Payment of Preliminary Expenses
36-9-25-19. Construction of Sewage Works; Special Tax
36-9-25-20. Construction of Sewage Works; Condemnation; List of Affected Property and Owners
36-9-25-22. Construction of Sewage Works; Condemnation Awards; Mentally Incompetent Persons
36-9-25-23. Construction of Sewage Works; Condemnation Awards; Remonstrances; Hearings
36-9-25-24. Construction of Sewage Works; Condemnation Awards; Appeals
36-9-25-25. Construction of Sewage Works; Manner of Payment of Damages for Taking of Property
36-9-25-26. Construction of Sewage Works; Notice of Confirmation of Resolution; Bids; Contracts
36-9-25-27. Construction of Sewage Works; Bond Issues
36-9-25-28. Deposit and Use of Funds
36-9-25-30. Construction of Sewers, Drains, or Appurtenances; Procedure
36-9-25-31. Payment of General Expenses; Special Tax Levy for Payment of Bonds
36-9-25-32. General Expenses and Operation of Sewage Works; Tax Levy; Procedure; Loans
36-9-25-33. Disposition of Surplus Funds; Funds Belonging to Sanitary Districts
36-9-25-34. Deposit and Use of Fees; Revolving Fund for Payment of Preliminary Expenses
36-9-25-36. Property Acquisitions; Filing and Recording Requirements
36-9-25-37. Authority to Expend Money; Warrants and Vouchers
36-9-25-38. Construction of Sewers Connecting With Sewage Works
36-9-25-39. Certain Departments; Temporary Loans in Anticipation of Funds
36-9-25-40. Certain Districts; Exercise of Powers on Behalf of Second Class City Alone
36-9-25-41. Consolidated Cities; Revenue Bonds for Sewage Works