Indiana § 36-9-39-5 - Conduct of hearing; findings
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§ 36-9-39-5. Conduct of hearing; findings
Sec. 5. (a) At the hearing specified in the notice given under section 4 of this chapter, the municipal works board shall hear all interested persons on the question of special benefits and on any other matter related to the proposed sewage works.
(b) If after the hearing the works board finds that the special benefits accruing to the abutting property are equal to the estimated cost of the sewage works, the finding shall be entered of record. The finding is final and conclusive on all parties.
(c) If after the hearing the works board finds that the special benefits accruing to the abutting property are not equal to the estimated cost of the sewage works, the works board may not proceed with the construction of the sewage works under any resolution for one (1) year. However, the works board may proceed with the sewage works if the works board finds that the municipality is benefited in an amount sufficient to cover the deficiency.
As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.10.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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