(b) As used in this section “excluded city” has the meaning set forth in IC 36-3-1-7.

     (d) Not more than five (5) business days after the date of receipt of the notice under subsection (c), an excluded city may deliver a written response to the designating body or contracted entity working on the designating body’s behalf that states the excluded city’s position regarding the abatement or incentive request. If a written response is not received from the excluded city within the time specified, the designating body or contracted entity shall assume that the excluded city is in favor of the request and the designating body may proceed with formal incentive negotiations.

     (e) When an offer letter is extended to an applicant for a tax abatement or incentive request, the designating body shall notify the legislative body of the excluded city in writing by certified mail that includes return receipt or any other means of delivery that provides for verification or acknowledgment of receipt. The legislative body of the excluded city may adopt a resolution stating the legislative body’s position on the recommendation not later than thirty (30) business days after receipt of the notice. The resolution shall serve as official communication of the legislative body of the excluded city to the designating body.

As added by P.L.174-2022, SEC.27.