2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 7. PROCEDURE FOR LIBRARIES

IC 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.