Sec. 2. A municipal works board acting under this chapter may issue an order to construct or improve a levee, change or improve a natural or artificial watercourse, drain a section of land, or construct a sewer or drain, if:
(1) the proposed project is designed to benefit land inside and outside the corporate boundaries of the municipality; and
(2) the works board finds that the proposed project is necessary for the welfare of all or part of the municipality.
If the works board issues such an order, it shall have the necessary drawings and specifications for the project prepared and filed in its office.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 19-4-20-2.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.104.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Transportation and Public Works
Chapter 28. Certain Watercourse, Levee, Sewer, and Drain Improvements
36-9-28-1. Application of Chapter
36-9-28-2. Order to Construct or Improve; Issuance; Drawings and Specifications for Project
36-9-28-3. Order to Construct or Improve; Considerations; Filing of Record of Proceedings
36-9-28-4. Notice of Hearing; Answer; Judgment
36-9-28-5. Control and Supervision of Work; Letting of Contract; Reporting; Filing
36-9-28-7. Application of Other Assessment Statutes
36-9-28-8. Acquisition of Real or Personal Property Required for Project; Condemnation; Purchase
36-9-28-9. Bonds; Issuance; Payments; Financing Agreement; Public Sale
36-9-28-10. Completion and Acceptance of Project; Certification; Benefits Assessed
36-9-28-12. Board of Directors; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancy
36-9-28-13. Board of Directors; Compensation
36-9-28-14. Board of Directors; Employment of Assistants; Compensation
36-9-28-17. Bonds; Issuance When Cost of Maintaining Project Exceeds Amount That Can Be Raised