Ind. Code ch. 6-9-7

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Ind. Code § 6-9-7-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to Tippecanoe County. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.1, SEC.14; P.L.12-1992, SEC.39; P.L.170-2002, SEC.36; P.L.119-2012, SEC.60; P.L.104-2022, SEC.34.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-2 Convention and visitor commission; creation

Sec. 2. (a) There is created a ten (10) member convention and visitor commission (referred to as the "commission" in this chapter) plus any additional members appointed under subsection (f) whose purpose is to promote the development and growth of the convention and visitor industry in the county. (b) The county council shall, by majority vote, appoint three (3) members of the commission, at least one (1) of whom must be engaged in the hotel or motel business in the county, at least one (1) of whom must be a representative of the travel or visitor industry in the county, and at least one (1) of whom must be a member of the county council. The county commissioners shall, by majority vote, appoint three (3) members of the commission, at least one (1) of whom must be engaged in the hotel or motel business in the county, at least one (1) of whom must be a county commissioner, and at least one (1) of whom must be a representative of the county's business community which representative may be an executive officer of the chamber of commerce of the county's largest city. The members appointed by the council and the commissioners shall, by a majority vote, appoint one (1) member of the commission from the Purdue conferences department. The executive of the city with the greatest population in the county shall appoint two (2) members of the commission, one (1) who must be a representative of the economic development community and one (1) who must be a representative of the travel or visitor industry in the county. The executive of the city with the second greatest population in the county shall appoint one (1) member of the commission, who must be a representative of the travel or visitor industry. (c) All terms of office begin on January 1 and end on December 31. Members of the commission appointed by the county council serve two (2) year terms, and members appointed by the county commissioners or by the other members of the commission serve one (1) year terms. A member whose term expires may be reappointed to serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, a qualified person shall be appointed by the original appointing authority to serve for the remainder of the term. (d) A member of the commission may be removed for cause by his appointing authority. (e) Members of the commission may not receive a salary. However, commission members shall receive reimbursement for necessary expenses, but only when those necessary expenses are incurred in the performance of their respective duties. In addition, commission members may receive a maximum of thirty-five dollars ($35) per diem expenses for attendance at the official commission meetings. (f) The commission must also contain a member appointed by the city executive of each city within the county (other than the cities described in subsection (b)). As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-1993, SEC.1; P.L.157-2026, SEC.166.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-3 Powers and duties of commission

Sec. 3. (a) The commission may: (1) accept and use gifts, grants, and contributions from any public or private source, under terms and conditions which the commission deems necessary and desirable; (2) sue and be sued; (3) enter into contracts and agreements, including contracts and agreements not to exceed ten (10) years; (4) make rules and regulations necessary for the conduct of its business and the accomplishment of its purposes; (5) receive and approve, alter, or reject requests and proposals for funding by any nonprofit corporations or political subdivisions; (6) after its approval of a proposal, transfer money, quarterly or less frequently, from any available funds of the commission under section 7 of this chapter for the purpose of promotion and encouragement in the county of conventions, trade shows, visitors, or special events; and (7) require financial or other reports from any entity that receives funds under this chapter. (b) A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and the concurrence of a majority of those present is necessary to authorize any action. However, the commission shall not transact any business without first giving written notice to the director of the county parks and recreation board at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the convening of a meeting at which business is to be transacted. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.1; P.L.85-1993, SEC.2; P.L.96-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-4 Expenses of commission; budget; expenditures

Sec. 4. All expenses of the commission shall be paid from the fund established in section 7 of this chapter. The commission shall annually prepare a budget and submit it to the county council for its review and approval. No expenditure under this chapter may be made unless it is pursuant to an appropriation made by the county council in the manner provided by law. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-5 Report by entity receiving funds

Sec. 5. Any entity that receives funds under this chapter shall make a financial or other report upon request of the commission. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-6 Tax on lodgings authorized; collection

Sec. 6. (a) The county council may levy a tax on every person engaged in the business of renting or furnishing, for periods of less than thirty (30) days, any room or rooms, lodgings, or accommodations in any commercial hotel, motel, inn, university memorial union, university residence hall, tourist camp, or tourist cabin located in a county described in section 1 of this chapter. The county treasurer shall allocate and distribute the tax revenues as provided in sections 7 and 9 of this chapter. (b) The tax may not exceed the rate of six percent (6%) on the gross retail income derived from lodging income only and shall be in addition to the state gross retail tax imposed under IC 6-2.5. (c) The tax does not apply to gross retail income received in a transaction in which: (1) a student rents lodgings in a university residence hall while that student participates in a course of study for which the student receives college credit from a state university located in the county; or (2) a person rents a room, lodging, or accommodations for a period of thirty (30) days or more. (d) The county fiscal body may adopt an ordinance to require that the tax shall be paid monthly to the county treasurer. If such an ordinance is adopted, the tax shall be paid to the county treasurer not more than twenty (20) days after the end of the month the tax is collected. If such an ordinance is not adopted, the tax shall be imposed, paid, and collected in exactly the same manner as the state gross retail tax is imposed, paid, and collected under IC 6-2.5. (e) All of the provisions of IC 6-2.5 relating to rights, duties, liabilities, procedures, penalties, definitions, exemptions, and administration shall be applicable to the imposition and administration of the tax imposed by this section, except to the extent those provisions are in conflict or inconsistent with the specific provisions of this chapter or the requirements of the county treasurer. If the tax is paid to the department of state revenue, the return to be filed for the payment of the tax under this section may be either a separate return or may be combined with the return filed for the payment of the state gross retail tax as the department of state revenue may, by rule, determine. (f) If the tax is paid to the department of state revenue, the amounts received from the tax imposed under this section shall be paid quarterly by the treasurer of state to the county treasurer upon warrants issued by the state comptroller. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1979, P.L.82, SEC.7; P.L.97-1983, SEC.4; P.L.74-1986, SEC.4; P.L.108-1987, SEC.8; P.L.85-1993, SEC.3; P.L.67-1997, SEC.8; P.L.214-2005, SEC.26; P.L.175-2018, SEC.7; P.L.9-2024, SEC.224.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-7 Innkeeper's tax fund; expenditures; advisory commission; bonding

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) The county treasurer shall establish an innkeeper's tax fund. The treasurer shall deposit in that fund all money received under section 6 of this chapter that is attributable to an innkeeper's tax rate that is not more than five percent (5%). (b) Money in the innkeeper's tax fund shall be distributed as follows: (1) Forty percent (40%) shall be distributed to the commission to carry out its purposes, including making any distributions or payments to the Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (2) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to a community development corporation that serves a metropolitan area in the county that includes: (A) Lafayette; and (B) West Lafayette; for the community development corporation's use in tourism, recreation, and economic development activities. (3) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to Historic Prophetstown to be used by Historic Prophetstown for carrying out its purposes. (4) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation to assist the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation in carrying out its purposes. (5) The following amounts shall be distributed to the department of natural resources for the development of projects in the state park on the Wabash River, including its tributaries: (A) For distributions in calendar year 2023, ten percent (10%). (B) For distributions in calendar year 2024, nine percent (9%). (C) For distributions in calendar year 2025, eight percent (8%). (D) For distributions in calendar year 2026, seven percent (7%). (E) For distributions in calendar year 2027, six percent (6%). (F) For distributions in calendar year 2028, five percent (5%). (G) For distributions in calendar year 2029, four percent (4%). (H) For distributions in calendar year 2030, three percent (3%). (I) For distributions in calendar year 2031, two percent (2%). (J) For distributions in calendar year 2032, one percent (1%). (K) For distributions after calendar year 2032, zero percent (0%). The department of natural resources is not required to provide additional state resources to the state park described in this subdivision as a result of the reduction of revenue set forth in this subdivision. (6) The following amounts shall be distributed to the county fiscal body for the purposes set forth in subsection (c): (A) For distributions in calendar year 2023, zero percent (0%). (B) For distributions in calendar year 2024, one percent (1%). (C) For distributions in calendar year 2025, two percent (2%). (D) For distributions in calendar year 2026, three percent (3%). (E) For distributions in calendar year 2027, four percent (4%). (F) For distributions in calendar year 2028, five percent (5%). (G) For distributions in calendar year 2029, six percent (6%). (H) For distributions in calendar year 2030, seven percent (7%). (I) For distributions in calendar year 2031, eight percent (8%). (J) For distributions in calendar year 2032, nine percent (9%). (K) For distributions after calendar year 2032, ten percent (10%). (7) Twenty percent (20%) shall be distributed as determined by the county fiscal body. (c) Amounts distributed to the county fiscal body under subsection (b)(6) may only be used for tourism or quality of life purposes, including: (1) mixed use development projects; (2) quality public spaces; (3) multiple transportation options; (4) multiple housing options; (5) revitalization of historic, blighted, or vacant properties; (6) arts, culture, and creativity; and (7) recreation and green spaces. (d) An advisory commission consisting of the following members is established: (1) The director of the department of natural resources or the director's designee. (2) The public finance director or the public finance director's designee. (3) A member appointed by the Native American Indian affairs commission. (4) A member appointed by Historic Prophetstown. (5) A member appointed by the community development corporation described in subsection (b)(2). (6) A member appointed by the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation. (7) A member appointed by the commission. (8) A member appointed by the county fiscal body. (9) A member appointed by the town board of the town of Battleground. (10) A member appointed by the mayor of the city of Lafayette. (11) A member appointed by the mayor of the city of West Lafayette. (e) The following apply to the advisory commission: (1) The governor shall appoint a member of the advisory commission as chairman of the advisory commission. (2) Six (6) members of the advisory commission constitute a quorum. The affirmative votes of at least six (6) advisory commission members are necessary for the advisory commission to take official action other than to adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony. (3) The advisory commission shall make recommendations concerning the use of any proceeds of bonds issued to finance the development of Prophetstown State Park. (4) Members of the advisory commission who are state employees: (A) are not entitled to any salary per diem; and (B) are entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and to reimbursement for other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (f) The Indiana finance authority may issue bonds for the development of Prophetstown State Park under IC 5-1.2-6. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.5; P.L.85-1993, SEC.4; P.L.178-2002, SEC.77; P.L.214-2005, SEC.27; P.L.167-2006, SEC.1; P.L.96-2008, SEC.2; P.L.1-2009, SEC.60; P.L.172-2011, SEC.100; P.L.229-2011, SEC.96; P.L.6-2012, SEC.59; P.L.189-2018, SEC.62; P.L.122-2021, SEC.1; P.L.104-2022, SEC.35; P.L.236-2023, SEC.93.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-7 Innkeeper's tax fund; expenditures; advisory commission; bonding

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 7. (a) The county treasurer shall establish an innkeeper's tax fund. The treasurer shall deposit in that fund all money received under section 6 of this chapter that is attributable to an innkeeper's tax rate that is not more than five percent (5%). (b) Money in the innkeeper's tax fund shall be distributed as follows: (1) Forty percent (40%) shall be distributed to the commission to carry out its purposes, including making any distributions or payments to the Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (2) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to a community development corporation that serves a metropolitan area in the county that includes: (A) Lafayette; and (B) West Lafayette; for the community development corporation's use in tourism, recreation, and economic development activities. (3) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to Historic Prophetstown to be used by Historic Prophetstown for carrying out its purposes. (4) Ten percent (10%) shall be distributed to the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation to assist the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation in carrying out its purposes. (5) The following amounts shall be distributed to the department of natural resources for the development of projects in the state park on the Wabash River, including its tributaries: (A) For distributions in calendar year 2023, ten percent (10%). (B) For distributions in calendar year 2024, nine percent (9%). (C) For distributions in calendar year 2025, eight percent (8%). (D) For distributions in calendar year 2026, seven percent (7%). (E) For distributions in calendar year 2027, six percent (6%). (F) For distributions in calendar year 2028, five percent (5%). (G) For distributions in calendar year 2029, four percent (4%). (H) For distributions in calendar year 2030, three percent (3%). (I) For distributions in calendar year 2031, two percent (2%). (J) For distributions in calendar year 2032, one percent (1%). (K) For distributions after calendar year 2032, zero percent (0%). The department of natural resources is not required to provide additional state resources to the state park described in this subdivision as a result of the reduction of revenue set forth in this subdivision. (6) The following amounts shall be distributed to the county fiscal body for the purposes set forth in subsection (c): (A) For distributions in calendar year 2023, zero percent (0%). (B) For distributions in calendar year 2024, one percent (1%). (C) For distributions in calendar year 2025, two percent (2%). (D) For distributions in calendar year 2026, three percent (3%). (E) For distributions in calendar year 2027, four percent (4%). (F) For distributions in calendar year 2028, five percent (5%). (G) For distributions in calendar year 2029, six percent (6%). (H) For distributions in calendar year 2030, seven percent (7%). (I) For distributions in calendar year 2031, eight percent (8%). (J) For distributions in calendar year 2032, nine percent (9%). (K) For distributions after calendar year 2032, ten percent (10%). (7) Twenty percent (20%) shall be distributed as determined by the county fiscal body. (c) Amounts distributed to the county fiscal body under subsection (b)(6) may only be used for tourism or quality of life purposes, including: (1) mixed use development projects; (2) quality public spaces; (3) multiple transportation options; (4) multiple housing options; (5) revitalization of historic, blighted, or vacant properties; (6) arts, culture, and creativity; and (7) recreation and green spaces. (d) An advisory commission consisting of the following members is established: (1) The director of the department of natural resources or the director's designee. (2) The public finance director or the public finance director's designee. (3) A member appointed by the Indiana cultural commission. (4) A member appointed by Historic Prophetstown. (5) A member appointed by the community development corporation described in subsection (b)(2). (6) A member appointed by the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation. (7) A member appointed by the commission. (8) A member appointed by the county fiscal body. (9) A member appointed by the town board of the town of Battleground. (10) A member appointed by the mayor of the city of Lafayette. (11) A member appointed by the mayor of the city of West Lafayette. (e) The following apply to the advisory commission: (1) The governor shall appoint a member of the advisory commission as chairman of the advisory commission. (2) Six (6) members of the advisory commission constitute a quorum. The affirmative votes of at least six (6) advisory commission members are necessary for the advisory commission to take official action other than to adjourn or to meet to hear reports or testimony. (3) The advisory commission shall make recommendations concerning the use of any proceeds of bonds issued to finance the development of Prophetstown State Park. (4) Members of the advisory commission who are state employees: (A) are not entitled to any salary per diem; and (B) are entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and to reimbursement for other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (f) The Indiana finance authority may issue bonds for the development of Prophetstown State Park under IC 5-1.2-6. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-1986, SEC.5; P.L.85-1993, SEC.4; P.L.178-2002, SEC.77; P.L.214-2005, SEC.27; P.L.167-2006, SEC.1; P.L.96-2008, SEC.2; P.L.1-2009, SEC.60; P.L.172-2011, SEC.100; P.L.229-2011, SEC.96; P.L.6-2012, SEC.59; P.L.189-2018, SEC.62; P.L.122-2021, SEC.1; P.L.104-2022, SEC.35; P.L.236-2023, SEC.93; P.L.152-2026, SEC.74.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-8 Transfer and use of funds restricted; offenses

Sec. 8. (a) Any member of the commission who approves the transfer of funds to any person or corporation not qualified under this chapter for that transfer or who approves a transfer for a purpose not permitted under this chapter commits a Level 6 felony. (b) Any person or officer or employee of a corporation who receives a transfer of funds under this chapter and who uses those funds for any purpose other than a proposal approved by the commission commits a Level 6 felony. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.50, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.110.

Ind. Code § 6-9-7-9 Supplemental innkeeper's tax fund; uses

Sec. 9. (a) If the county fiscal body adopts an ordinance to increase the county's innkeeper's tax rate to a rate that exceeds five percent (5%), the county treasurer shall establish a supplemental innkeeper's tax fund. The treasurer shall deposit in the fund all money received under section 6 of this chapter that is attributable to an innkeeper's tax rate that exceeds five percent (5%). (b) Money in the fund may be used for any purpose that in the discretion of the county fiscal body promotes economic development in the county. As added by P.L.214-2005, SEC.28.

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