(A) The Town Council, as the municipal legislative body, is hereby constituted and designated the town’s Park Authority, pursuant to I.C. 36-10-5-2, thereby assuming all rights, authority, responsibilities, obligations, and powers vested in that authority below.
(B) The Park Authority is successor in interest to the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Board of Parks and Recreation, and any property previously in the possession, control, or ownership of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall be vested in the town’s Park Authority, including all non-reverting funds which shall retain their character as non-reverting funds pursuant to I.C. 36-10-5-2.
(C) The town’s Park Authority shall assume all rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the Department of Parks and Recreation previously incurred.
(D) The town’s Park Authority shall have all powers and authority as prescribed and permitted by state law.
(Ord. 2001-5, passed 8-21-2001; Ord. 2005-1, passed 2-21-2005)