§ 36-9-38-18 — Plans, specifications, and cost estimates

(a) Upon adoption of a resolution
establishing an improvement district, the petitioners for the district
shall submit any plans, specifications, and estimates of the cost of the
proposed improvement that the petitioners have prepared to the
municipal works board for review and approval.
(b) If the petitioners have not prepared plans and specifications, the
works board shall have plans, specifications, and estimates of the cost
of the proposed improvement prepared. For the purpose of preparing
plans, specifications, and estimates of cost, the works board may
employ architects, engineers, and other necessary consultants without
an appropriation. The petitioners may advance money for this
employment, subject to reimbursement, or the municipality may
advance money on the approval of the municipal legislative body from
unappropriated funds without an appropriation, also subject to
reimbursement.
(c) Estimates of costs prepared under this section must include the
following:
(1) Architectural, appraisal, consultant, engineering, legal,
supervision, and other professional fees.
(2) The cost of plans and specifications, including amounts to be
reimbursed under subsection (b).
(3) Construction costs, including the cost of land, material, and
labor.
(4) All other related and incidental expenses.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.98-1993, SEC.9.