Sec. 5. (a) An improvement and maintenance project must have a common theme or purpose that is generally described in the resolution that establishes the improvement and maintenance district.
(b) The project may include, within the improvement and maintenance district, one (1) or more of the following activities:
(1) Construction, remodeling, extension, repair, equipping, operation, and maintenance of the following:
(A) Canal facilities.
(B) Structures and facilities described in IC 36-9-1-2.
(C) Park and recreational facilities described in IC 36-10-1-2.
(D) Storm sewers, bridges, and drains.
(E) Pedestrian skyways.
(2) Acquisition of real property necessary to accomplish the activities described in subdivision (1).
(3) Provision of services necessary to operate the structures and facilities described in subdivision (1).
(4) Purchase or lease of equipment used for police protection, fire protection, or public transportation, and provision of those same services.
(5) Administration or management of the activities listed in subdivisions (1) through (4).
(c) The project may include, outside the improvement and maintenance district, the construction, remodeling, repair, equipping, operation, and maintenance of a below ground drainage pipe that will allow water from the Indiana Central Canal to enter White River. The pipe must be located within an area that is bounded by West Street on the east, Washington Street, Blackford Street, and Maryland Street on the south, White River and Blake Street on the west, and the southern boundary of Military Park (projected west from West Street to Blake Street) on the north.
(d) An improvement and maintenance project may include capital improvement activities, maintenance activities, or both.
As added by P.L.194-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.44.