§ 16-22-3-27 — Tax levy support of hospital

(a) The governing board may request support
from the county, either by appropriation from the county general fund
or by a separate tax levy, by filing with the county executive on or
before August 1 a written budget of the amount estimated to be
required to maintain, operate, or improve the hospital for the ensuing
year.
(b) If the county provides a direct financial subsidy to a hospital
from a tax levy at the time the board exercises the powers under section
1(b) of this chapter, the board may not provide the funds from a tax
levy to an entity created under section 1(b) of this chapter for more
than three (3) years. After three (3) years, all funds, with interest, must
be repaid within ten (10) years.
(c) If the board enters into a lease or sublease contract or a loan
agreement with the state authority, the board may request the county to
adopt a separate tax levy to support the board's obligation to make
payments under that contract or agreement.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.1-3-23.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.43-1993, SEC.16.