Indiana § 8-14-9-5 - Construction projects; adoption of resolution
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§ 8-14-9-5. Construction projects; adoption of resolution
Sec. 5. (a) Whenever the local county road and bridge board determines that it is necessary for the general welfare of the persons residing within the local county road and bridge district and that it will be of public utility and benefit to the property in the district to carry out:
(1) a project of construction, reconstruction, or operation:
(A) of roads;
(B) of bridges; or
(C) of both roads and bridges; or
(2) a low water crossing project;
within the district, the board shall adopt a resolution stating the necessity of the project and the intent of the district to proceed with the project.
(b) As a part of the resolution, the local county road and bridge board shall:
(1) adopt preliminary or final plans and specifications for the entire project; and
(2) determine the estimated cost of all work and all acquisitions necessary to carry out the project.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.88, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.173-2025, SEC.13.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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