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Statutes > Indiana > Title32 > Ar24 > Ch7IC 32-24-7
Chapter 7. Procedure for Libraries
IC 32-24-7-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the exercise of eminent domain by
a library board (as defined in IC 36-12-1-3). Notwithstanding any
other law, a library board may exercise eminent domain only if it
complies with this chapter.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.
IC 32-24-7-2
Adoption of resolution by certain legislative bodies
Sec. 2. A library board may exercise eminent domain only if one
(1) of the following legislative bodies adopts a resolution specifically
authorizing the library board to exercise eminent domain over a
particular parcel of land for a specific purpose:
(1) If the library district is located entirely within the corporate
boundaries of a municipality, the legislative body of the
municipality.
(2) If the library district:
(A) is not described by subdivision (1); and
(B) is located entirely within the boundaries of a township;
the legislative body of the township.
(3) If the library district is not described by subdivision (1) or
(2), the legislative body of each county in which the library
district is located.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.
IC 32-24-7-3
Contents of resolution
Sec. 3. The resolution described in section 2 of this chapter must
specifically describe:
(1) the parcel of land that the library board seeks to acquire by
exercising eminent domain;
(2) the purpose for which the parcel of land is to be acquired;
and
(3) why the exercise of eminent domain is necessary to
accomplish the library board's purpose.
As added by P.L.163-2006, SEC.18.
