§ 36-7.5-0.1-1 — General assembly findings

Indiana § 36-7.5-0.1-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 7.5: NORTHWEST INDIANA REGIONAL
• Ch. 0.1: Findings

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The general assembly finds the following:
(1) The eligible counties face unique and distinct challenges and
opportunities related to transportation and economic development
that are different in scope and type than those faced by other units
of local government in Indiana.
(2) A unique approach is required to fully take advantage of the
economic development potential of the Chicago, South Shore, and
South Bend Railway and the Gary/Chicago International Airport
and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
(3) The powers and responsibilities provided to the development
authority are appropriate and necessary to carry out the public
purposes of encouraging economic development and further
facilitating the provision of air, rail, and bus transportation
services, projects, and facilities, shoreline development projects,
and economic development projects in the eligible counties.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.667.