Ind. Code ch. 4-13-12.1

in effect

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-1 "Commissioner" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the department. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-2 "Department" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of administration created by IC 4-13-1-2. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-3 "Exterior improvements" defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "exterior improvements" includes access roads, landscaping, lighting, parking facilities, and walkways. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-4 "Society" defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "society" refers to the Indiana historical society established under IC 23-6-3. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-5 State land; construction funds

Sec. 5. (a) The society may construct a building to house the society's offices, collections, and library on land owned by the state. (b) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, state funds may not be used for construction of the building. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-6 Furnishing acceptable site; exterior improvements; lease term

Sec. 6. (a) The department shall provide, at no cost to the society, a site acceptable to the society for the construction of the building by the society. (b) The department may, alone, with the Indiana finance authority, the Indiana White River state park development commission, or any other entity do the following in relation to the construction of the building by the society: (1) Acquire a site by purchase, lease, or other appropriate method. (2) Provide related exterior improvements for the building. (c) Notwithstanding the term limitation for a lease under IC 4-20.5-5-7, the department may enter into a lease under subsection (b) for a term of not more than ninety-nine (99) years. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.7-1993, SEC.6; P.L.235-2005, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-7 Conveyance of title to state

Sec. 7. After completion of construction and negotiation of a lease under section 8 of this chapter, the society shall convey title to the building to the state. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-8 Lease with society; term; rental; state activities or functions

Sec. 8. (a) The department may enter into a lease with the society for the society's use of any part of the building, exterior improvements, and surrounding site. (b) Notwithstanding the term limitation for a lease under IC 4-13-1-4(10), the department may enter into a lease under subsection (a) for a term of not more than ninety-nine (99) years. (c) Rent under a lease entered into under this section is one dollar ($1) each year, payable in advance. (d) A lease entered into under this section may permit the building to house state activities or functions. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.49-1997, SEC.16; P.L.213-2025, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-9 State facilities; reversion of occupancy

Sec. 9. Upon completion of the construction authorized by this chapter and the society's occupancy of the building, space currently occupied by the society in other state facilities reverts to the state. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-10 Lease; approval

Sec. 10. A lease entered into under this chapter is subject to approval under IC 4-13-2-14.1. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-11 Gifts and grants

Sec. 11. (a) The department may receive gifts and grants under terms, obligations, and liabilities that the commissioner considers appropriate. (b) The commissioner shall use a gift or grant received under subsection (a): (1) to carry out this chapter; and (2) according to the terms of the gift or grant. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 4-13-12.1-12 Trust fund; creation; administration; investments; reversion to general fund

Sec. 12. (a) At the request of the commissioner, the state comptroller shall establish a trust fund for purposes of holding money received under section 11 of this chapter. (b) A trust fund created under this section shall be administered by the department. (c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. (d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public trust funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund. (e) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. As added by P.L.22-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.93.

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