Ind. Code ch. 36-10-1

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Ind. Code § 36-10-1-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 36-1-2 and in this chapter apply throughout this article. [Local Government Recodification Citation: New.] As added by Acts 1980, P.L.211, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.107.

Ind. Code § 36-10-1-2 "Park purposes"

Sec. 2. "Park purposes" include the establishment, equipment, and operation of parks, boulevards, pleasure drives, parkways, wheelways, park boulevards, bridlepaths, playgrounds, playfields, bathhouses, comfort stations, swimming pools, community centers, recreation centers, other recreational facilities, and recreational programs. [Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 19-7-30-8 part; Part new.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.108.

Ind. Code § 36-10-1-3 "Public way"

Sec. 3. "Public way" includes highway, street, avenue, boulevard, road, lane, or alley. [Local Government Recodification Citation: New.] As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.109.

Ind. Code § 36-10-1-4 "Capital improvement"

Sec. 4. "Capital improvement" means the building, facilities, or improvements that a capital improvement board determines will be of general public benefit or welfare and will promote the cultural, recreational, public, or civic well-being of the community, including a convention center. This includes the land comprising the site, equipment, heating and air-conditioning facilities, sewage disposal facilities, landscaping, walks, drives, parking facilities, and other structures, facilities, appurtenances, materials, and supplies that are necessary to make any building, facility, or improvement suitable for the use for which it was constructed. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.82-1985, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 36-10-1-5 "Convention center"

Sec. 5. "Convention center" means a building or buildings containing facilities for meetings, conventions, commencements, convocations, sporting events, entertainment spectaculars, product displays, or other displays of industrial or cultural value, which facilities may be used for cultural, governmental, educational, recreational, exhibition, or civic purposes. The term also includes the site, landscaping, parking, site improvement, and provision of related services incidental to these purposes. As added by Acts 1982, P.L.218, SEC.2.

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