36-10-7.5-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all townships. As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15.
36-10-7.5-1.5. “Park and Recreation Board” Defined
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, “park and recreation board” refers to a township park and recreation board established under section 5.5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.271-1993, SEC.3.
36-10-7.5-10. Conference Attendance
Sec. 10. If the park governor determines that the executive or any park employee should attend a state, regional, or national conference dealing with park and recreation problems, the park governor may authorize the payment of the actual expenses involved in attending the conference. However, the amount must be available as part of the department’s […]
36-10-7.5-11. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications
Sec. 11. (a) The park governor may appoint a superintendent of parks and recreation. The park governor may not consider political affiliation in the selection of the superintendent. (b) The superintendent must: (1) be qualified by training or experience in the field of parks and recreation; or (2) have a certification or an advanced degree […]
36-10-7.5-12. Powers and Duties of Superintendent
Sec. 12. Under the direction of the park governor, the superintendent of the township shall do the following: (1) Propose annually to the park governor a plan for the operation of the department. (2) Administer the plan as approved by the park governor. (3) Supervise the general administration of the department. (4) Keep the records […]
36-10-7.5-13. Assistants to Superintendent
Sec. 13. (a) If the park governor determines that the size of the department’s operation requires assistants for the superintendent, the park governor may appoint, upon the recommendation of the superintendent, at least one (1) assistant. The park governor shall determine the assistant’s qualifications on a basis similar to that prescribed for the superintendent. (b) […]
36-10-7.5-14. Officers’ and Employees’ Bonds and Crime Policies
Sec. 14. (a) Each officer and employee who handles money in the performance of duties under this chapter must execute an official bond for the term of office or employment before entering upon the duties of the office or employment. (b) The fiscal body of the township may under IC 5-4-1-18 authorize the purchase of […]
36-10-7.5-15. Advisory Council or Special Committee; Membership; Responsibilities
Sec. 15. (a) The park governor may create an advisory council or special committees composed of citizens who are interested in parks and recreation. (b) In selecting an advisory council or a special committee, the park governor shall give consideration to the groups in the community particularly interested in parks and recreation. When creating an […]
36-10-7.5-16. Gifts, Grants, and Transfers
Sec. 16. (a) The park governor may accept gifts, donations, and subsidies for park and recreational purposes. However, a gift or transfer of property to the park governor may not be made without the approval of the park governor. (b) A gift or grant of money shall be deposited in a special nonreverting fund to […]
36-10-7.5-17. Special Benefit Taxes; Provision of Operating Revenues
Sec. 17. (a) The territory within the boundaries of the township comprises a special taxing district for the purpose of levying special benefit taxes for park and recreational purposes as provided in this chapter. (b) The fiscal body of the township shall determine and provide the revenues necessary for the operation of the department or […]
36-10-7.5-18. Special Nonreverting Capital Fund
Sec. 18. (a) Upon the request of the executive, the fiscal body of the township may establish by resolution a special nonreverting capital fund for the purposes of acquiring land or making specific capital improvements. The fiscal body may include in the department’s annual budget an item and an appropriation for these specific purposes. (b) […]
36-10-7.5-19. Township Park and Recreation Cumulative Building Fund
Sec. 19. (a) The fiscal body may establish a cumulative building fund under IC 6-1.1-41 to provide money for: (1) building, remodeling, and repair of park and recreation facilities; or (2) purchase of land for park and recreation purposes. (b) To provide for the cumulative building fund, the township fiscal body may levy a tax […]
36-10-7.5-2. “Department” Defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “department” refers to a department of parks and recreation created under section 5 of this chapter. As added by P.L.157-1991, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.271-1993, SEC.4.
36-10-7.5-20. Fees; Management and Deposit of Collections
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 […]
36-10-7.5-21. Land Acquisition or Appropriation and Improvements
Sec. 21. (a) This section applies only to: (1) the acquisition of real property; or (2) a work of improvement; that will be financed by the issuance of bonds. (b) If the executive or the fiscal body decides to: (1) acquire land for any of the purposes prescribed in this chapter, either by purchase or […]
36-10-7.5-22. District Bonds for Land Acquisition or Improvements
Sec. 22. (a) To raise money to pay for land to be acquired for any of the purposes named in this chapter or to pay for an improvement authorized by this chapter, and in anticipation of the special benefit tax to be levied as provided in this chapter, the legislative body shall issue in the […]
36-10-7.5-23. Bond Issue; Notice and Hearing
Sec. 23. (a) Before bonds may be issued under this chapter, the legislative body shall give notice of a public hearing to disclose the purposes for which the bond issue is proposed, the amount of the proposed issue, and all other pertinent data. (b) The legislative body shall publish in accordance with IC 5-3-1 a […]
36-10-7.5-24. Funds From Bond Proceeds; Use; Surplus
Sec. 24. All proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this chapter shall be kept in a separate fund. The fund shall be used to pay for land and other property acquired and for the construction of a work under the resolution, including all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the project. The […]
36-10-7.5-25. Tax Levy; District Bond Fund
Sec. 25. (a) To raise money to pay all bonds issued under this chapter, the fiscal body shall levy annually a special tax upon all of the real and personal property located in the district sufficient to pay the principal of the bonds as the bonds mature, including accrued interest. The fiscal body shall have […]
36-10-7.5-26. Contracts or Leases With Not-for-Profit Corporations
Sec. 26. (a) The executive may enter into a lease or a contract with a not-for-profit corporation providing detailed terms and conditions for the following: (1) The performance of historical pageants and entertainments. (2) The charging of admission. (3) The maintenance of the facilities. (b) The contract must not extend for a longer term than […]