§ 5-28-15-14 — Powers and duties of an urban enterprise association

(a) A U.E.A. shall do the following:
(1) Coordinate zone development activities.
(2) Serve as a catalyst for zone development.
(3) Promote the zone to outside groups and individuals.
(4) Establish a formal line of communication with residents and
businesses in the zone.
(5) Act as a liaison between residents, businesses, the
municipality, and the board for any development activity that may
affect the zone or zone residents.
(b) A U.E.A. may do the following:
(1) Initiate and coordinate any community development activities
that aid in the employment of zone residents, improve the
physical environment, or encourage the turnover or retention of
capital in the zone. These additional activities include but are not
limited to recommending to the municipality the manner and
purpose of expenditure of funds generated under IC 36-7-14-39(g) or IC 36-7-15.1-26(g).
(2) Incorporate as a nonprofit corporation. Such a corporation
may continue after the expiration of the zone in accordance with
the general principles established by this chapter. A U.E.A. that
incorporates as a nonprofit corporation under this subdivision
may purchase or receive real property from a redevelopment
commission under IC 36-7-14-22.2 or IC 36-7-15.1-15.2.
(c) The U.E.A. may request, by majority vote, that the legislative
body of the municipality in which the zone is located modify or waive
any municipal ordinance or regulation that is in effect in the zone. The
legislative body may, by ordinance, waive or modify the operation of
the ordinance or regulation, if the ordinance or regulation does not
affect health (including environmental health), safety, civil rights, or
employment rights.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.146-2018, SEC.15.