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Cedar Lake, IN Code of Ordinance
TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, INDIANA CODE OF ORDINANCES
TOWN OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 30: TOWN COUNCIL
CHAPTER 31: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 32: FINANCE AND REVENUE
BUDGET
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
FUNDS
§ 32.30 GENERAL FUND.
§ 32.31 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND.
§ 32.32 CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.
§ 32.33 INDIANA GROSS INCOME TAX FUND.
§ 32.34 SOCIAL SECURITY FUND.
§ 32.35 PETTY CASH FUND.
§ 32.36 RECREATION FUND.
§ 32.37 POLICE PENSION FUND.
§ 32.38 CIVIL DEFENSE FUND.
§ 32.39 SEWER TAP-ON FEE FUND.
§ 32.40 CRIME CONTROL FUND.
§ 32.41 SEWER UTILITY FUND.
§ 32.42 REVENUE SHARING FUND.
§ 32.43 ROAD AND STREET FUND.
§ 32.44 STREET CUT DEPOSIT FUND.
§ 32.45 UNSAFE BUILDING FUND.
§ 32.46 CUMULATIVE PARK AND RECREATION BUILDING FUND.
§ 32.47 SPECIAL NONREVERTING GIFT, DONATION, AND SUBSIDY FUND.
§ 32.48 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPECIAL NONREVERTING OPERATING FUND.
§ 32.49 CEDAR LAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NONREVERTING FUND.
§ 32.50 VEHICLE INSPECTION FEE ASSESSMENT.
§ 32.51 NONREVERTING GIFT, DONATION AND SUBSIDY AMBULANCE FUND.
§ 32.52 SPECIAL NONREVERTING GIFT, DONATIONS AND SUBSIDIES FUND FOR THE GENERAL FUND.
§ 32.53 PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS.
§ 32.54 CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (CCD) FUND.
§ 32.55 TOURISM-RELATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND.
§ 32.56 SPECIAL NON-REVERTING PARK OPERATING FUND.
§ 32.57 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL/RECYCLING OPERATING FUND.
§ 32.58 SEWAGE WORKS BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE ACCOUNT/FUND.
§ 32.59 STORMWATER-DRAINAGE UTILITY FUND.
§ 32.60 SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND.
§ 32.61 TOWN HALL REMODELING CONSTRUCTION FUND.
§ 32.62 CASINO GAMING REVENUE FUND.
§ 32.63 SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES NON-REVERTING EQUIPMENT FUND.
§ 32.64 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) AND SEWAGE WORKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
§ 32.65 ASSET FORFEITURE ACCOUNT; INVESTIGATIVE FUND.
§ 32.66 METROPOLITAN POLICE GRANT FUND.
§ 32.67 GARBAGE/SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FUND.
§ 32.68 NON-REVERTING ABANDONED VEHICLE FUND.
§ 32.69 NET WAGE CLEARING FUND.
§ 32.70 SPECIAL TOWN PROFESSIONAL PLANNING/CONSULTING SERVICES NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.71 MAJOR MOVES CONSTRUCTION FUND.
§ 32.72 RAINY DAY FUND.
§ 32.73 SPECIAL NON-REVERTING EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND.
§ 32.74 SPECIAL MONASTERY WOODS CLUBHOUSE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.75 SPECIAL ASSET SEIZURE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.76 POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL DRUG RESILIENCY/DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.77 POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.78 COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX (CEDIT) SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.79 ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME TAX SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.79A CEDAR LAKE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.79B LOCAL OPTION INCOME TAX (LOIT) Y2016 SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND.
§ 32.79C COMMUNITY CROSSINGS GRANT FUND.
§ 32.79D ROSE GARDEN ESTATES PUD PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT CONTRIBUTION (IIC) SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.79E ARPA LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY GRANT FUND.
§ 32.79F MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE NON- REVERTING FUND.
§ 32.79G Y2023 WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
FIXED ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
PURCHASING
RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 33: METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 34: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 35: FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 32.76 POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL DRUG RESILIENCY/DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
   (A)   There is hereby established the town “Police Department School Drug Resiliency/Drug Education Program Special Revenue Non- reverting Fund” (the “Fund”), which shall be a special revenue non- reverting fund under the rules, regulations, and requirements of applicable state law, including the Indiana Code, as amended from time to time, as well as the administrative rules and requirements of the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
   (B)   Any monies collected as donations and contributions, event participation and/or registration fees, grants, or any other specifically designated funds collected for the town Police Department drug education program which are not otherwise specifically deposited pursuant to any other town ordinances or state law, as well as specific designated appropriations from other town funds, shall be deposited into the Fund.
   (C)   The monies deposited into the Fund shall be utilized and expended only in connection with the planning, coordination, preparation, and implementation of any and all activities related to the town Police Department drug education program designated and identified specifically for such purposes, and all activities related thereto, but no other.
   (D)   The Clerk-Treasurer of the town is hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate and required steps to establish the Fund in conformance and compliance with all applicable law, as amended from time to time. The School Drug Resiliency/Drug Education Program Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund will replace and take over the D.A.R.E. Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund.
(Ord. 1470, passed 9-5-23)
§ 32.77 POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
   (A)   There is hereby established the Town Police Department Equipment Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund, which shall be a special revenue non-reverting fund under the rules, regulations and requirements of applicable Indiana Law, including the Indiana Code, as amended from time to time, as well as the administrative rules and requirements of the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
   (B)   Any monies collected such as donations, gifts, contributions, grants, or any other specifically designated funds collected by the Town Police Department for equipment for the Police Department and its personnel which are not otherwise specifically deposited pursuant to any other town ordinances or applicable state law, as well as specific designated appropriations from other town funds, shall be deposited into the Town Police Department Equipment Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund.
   (C)   The monies deposited into the Town Police Department Equipment Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund shall be utilized and expended only in connection with the purchase for use by the Police Department, of law enforcement equipment for the Police Department, provided that such equipment is purchased in conformance with the requirements of applicable public purchasing laws, as well as for purposes of law enforcement education, training and professional improvement and enhancement.
   (D)   The Clerk-Treasurer of the town is hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate and required steps to establish the Town Police Department Equipment Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund in conformance and compliance with all applicable law, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. 1127, passed 4-5-11; Am. Ord. 1219, passed 6-16-15)
§ 32.78 COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCOME TAX (CEDIT) SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
   (A)   The Town Council hereby establishes the Town County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund (hereinafter the “Fund”), for the deposit, distribution and utilization of the county economic development income tax imposed, collected and distributed to the town by the Auditor of Lake County, Indiana, pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-7-1, et seq., as amended, which Fund shall be a special revenue non-reverting fund.
   (B)   The Town Clerk-Treasurer, upon receipt of distribution of the County Public Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Funds distributed to the town pursuant to the applicable provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-7-1, et seq., shall deposit said funds into the Town County Economic Development (CEDIT) Income Tax Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund established hereby for use for economic development in the town pursuant to the provisions of IC 6-3.5-7-1 et seq., as amended. Further, the funds deposited into the Town County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund shall be appropriated and utilized for the economic development purposes permitted, as set forth in I.C. 6-3.5-7-13.1(b), as amended from time to time.
   (C)   Deposits and funds in the Town County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of each calendar year, but shall remain in the Town Council Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund, as permitted by applicable law.
   (D)   The Town Clerk-Treasurer is directed and authorized to take all necessary and appropriate actions to establish and account for the funds collected from the County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) distributed to the town by the Lake County Auditor for the purposes and uses of economic development in the town pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-7-13.1(b), all in conformance with applicable law.
(Ord. 1187, passed 1-21-14)
Editor’s note:
   I.C. 6-3.5-7 repealed (eff. 1-1-17), pursuant to P.L. 243-2015, § 8.
§ 32.79 ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME TAX SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
   (A)   The Town Council hereby establishes the Town Adjusted Gross Income Tax Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund (hereinafter the “Fund”), for the deposit, distribution and utilization of the pubic safety county adjusted gross income tax imposed, collected and distributed to the town pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-1.1-25, which Fund shall be a special revenue non-reverting fund.
   (B)   The Town Clerk-Treasurer, upon receipt of distribution of the Lake County public safety county adjusted gross income tax funds distributed to the town pursuant to the applicable provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-1.1-25, shall deposit the funds into the Town Adjusted Gross Income Tax Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund established hereby for the purpose of continuing to carry out or provide at least one public safety purpose pursuant to the provisions of the I.C. 6-3.5-1.1-25(a). Further, the funds deposited into the Town Adjusted Gross Income Tax Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund shall be appropriated and utilized for the public safety purposes permitted, as set forth in I.C. 6-3.5-1.1-25(a), as amended from time to time.
   (C)   Deposits and funds in the Town Adjusted Gross Income Tax Fund Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund shall not revert to the General Fund at the end of each calendar year, but shall remain in the Town Adjusted Gross Income Tax Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund, as permitted by applicable law.
   (D)   The Town Clerk-Treasurer is directed and authorized to take all necessary and appropriate actions to establish and account for the funds collected from the public safety county adjusted gross income tax distributed to the town by the lake County Auditor for the purposes and uses of carrying out or providing at least one public safety purpose pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 6-3.5-1.1-25(a), all in conformance with applicable law.
(Ord. 1192, passed 1-21-14)
Editor’s note:
   IC 6-3.5-1.1 was repealed by P.L. 243-2015, § 1, eff. 1-1-17.
§ 32.79A CEDAR LAKE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT SPECIAL REVENUE NON-REVERTING FUND.
   (A)   There is hereby established the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund, which shall be a special revenue non-reverting fund under the rules, regulations and requirements of applicable Indiana law, including the Indiana Code, as amended from time to time, as well as the administrative rules and requirements of the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
   (B)   All monies collected as donations and contributions, grants, or any other specifically designated funds for the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project which are not otherwise specifically deposited pursuant to any other town ordinances or state law, as amended from time to time, as well as specific designated appropriations from other town funds, shall be deposited into the established Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund.
   (C)   Semi-annually, after the property tax distribution to the town from Lake County, Indiana, government offices and officials, the Clerk-Treasurer shall provide and deliver to the Town Council a written report of the amount of CEDIT Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) paid and distributed to the town for direction and authorization of the Town Council for transfer of a designated percentage of said CEDIT into the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund. The report of the Clerk-Treasurer semi-annually shall include the beginning balance of said CEDIT LOIT for the previous six months, amount(s) distributed to the town, receipted and deposited into the Cedar Lake County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund, and any expenditures in order to provide a current CEDIT fund balance. Further, the Clerk-Treasurer shall include in the semi-annual report the calculation of 10%, 15%, and 20%, respectively, of the net amount of CEDIT collected in the preceding semi-annual, or six month period for Town Council consideration, review, and transfer directions related to funding the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund, for the purpose of such fund.
   (D)   All monies deposited into the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund other than CEDIT Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) shall be utilized and expended only under express direction and authority of the Cedar Lake Town Council, as deemed appropriate by the Town Council, for use by the town for the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project.
   (E)   The Town Council retains the authority, as it deems appropriate, to return transfer any or all of the CEDIT Local Option Income Tax Funds transferred into the Cedar Lake Ecosystem Restoration Project Special Revenue Non-reverting Fund, to the original Cedar Lake County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund from which such transfer was made for the uses and purposes of said Cedar Lake County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) Special Revenue Non-Reverting Fund.
(Ord. 1216, passed 2-17-15; Am. Ord. 1404, passed 12-7-21)
§ 32.79B LOCAL OPTION INCOME TAX (LOIT) Y2016 SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION FUND.
   (A)   The Town Council hereby establishes a Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) Y2016 Special Distribution Fund, as a special revenue non-reverting fund pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the State of Indiana Board of Accounts, if necessary and applicable, for deposit of a one-time Y2016 LOIT Special Distribution amount received, or to be received, by the Town of Cedar Lake, consistent with recently promulgated SEA 67 in the last session just concluded of the Indiana General Assembly. The Town Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to establish the account required to be established as set forth herein, consistent with the requirements for such established by the Indiana State Board of Accounts, including the establishment of a Y2016 LOIT Special Distribution Fund for deposit of the aforesaid LOIT Y2016 Special Distribution.
   (B)   The one-time LOIT Y2016 Special Distribution received by the town shall be deposited into said established Fund, with at least 75% of said receipted Special Distribution funds to be deposited in the newly established LOIT Y2016 Special Distribution Fund, with the balance of said one-time LOIT Y2016 Special Distribution, if any, to be available for use by the town for any purpose deemed appropriate. The 75% or greater portion of said one-time LOIT Y2016 Special Distribution received shall be used exclusively for infrastructure as specified by the provisions of IC 6-3.6-9-17(h)(1)(a), as amended from time to time, and the balance, if any, may be used for any purpose deemed appropriate by the town.
(Ord. 1241, passed 5-17-16)
§ 32.79C COMMUNITY CROSSINGS GRANT FUND.
   (A)   There is hereby established a Town Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund under applicable law for the purposes specified herein, which will commonly be known as the Community Crossings Grant Fund.
   (B)   Any funds awarded to the town by the Indiana Department of Transportation for the purposes specified herein, and for future purposes, shall be receipted into the Community Crossings Grant Fund #808, and administered for the purposes specified herein in conformance with applicable law.
   (C)   The funds in the established Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund or Community Crossings Grant Fund #808 shall be used for the purposes intended according to the grant applications and guidelines of the Indiana Department of Transportation, of which eligible projects may consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
      (1)   Road and bridge preservation projects;
      (2)   Roundabouts;
      (3)   Intersection improvements;
      (4)   Road reconstruction projects;
      (5)   Disabilities-accessible sidewalks and ramps - and associated curb and gutter work - that intersect with the above listed road projects;
      (6)   Pipe and small structure replacements;
      (7)   Guardrail replacement;
      (8)   Bridge deck overlays; and
      (9)   Warning and regulatory signage.
(Ord. 1290, passed 4-17-18)
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