Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a works board carrying out a thoroughfare plan under this chapter:
(1) has the same powers to:
(A) appropriate or condemn property;
(B) lay out, change, widen, straighten, or vacate public ways or public places;
(C) award and pay damages; and
(D) assess and collect benefits;
(2) shall proceed in the same manner; and
(3) is subject to the same rights of property owners, including the right to appeal;
as a works board that appropriates property under IC 32-24 and lays out, changes, widens, straightens, or vacates public ways or public places under IC 36-9-6.
As added by P.L.220-1986, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.120.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9. Transportation and Public Works
Chapter 6.1. Thoroughfare Projects
36-9-6.1-0.1. Application of Chapter
36-9-6.1-1. Application of Chapter
36-9-6.1-2. Units Adopting a Thoroughfare Plan; Tax Levy; Collection; Fund
36-9-6.1-3. Works Board Carrying Out Thoroughfare Plan; Powers
36-9-6.1-4. Adoption of Resolution for Proposed Project
36-9-6.1-5. Plans, Specifications, and Contracts for Proposed Project; Preparation and Adoption
36-9-6.1-6. Authorized Projects
36-9-6.1-7. Notice and Hearing on Resolution; Contents of Notice
36-9-6.1-8. Hearing; Objections; Determinations by Works Board
36-9-6.1-9. Approval of Project; Assessment of Cost
36-9-6.1-10. Rights of Affected Property Owners
36-9-6.1-11. Costs Exceeding Balance in Thoroughfare Fund; Bond Issue
36-9-6.1-12. Proceeds of Sale of Bonds; Deposit in Fund; Payments