Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “flood control works” includes the following:

(1) The removal of obstructions and accumulated debris from channels of streams.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-7-15.6-6

  • fund: refers to the flood control improvement fund established under section 16 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 36-7-15.6-7
(2) The clearing and straightening of channels of streams.

(3) The creating of new and enlarged channels of streams, wherever required.

(4) The building, repairing, or maintenance of dikes, levees, retaining walls, or other flood protective works.

(5) The construction of bank protection works for streams.

(6) The establishment of floodways.

(7) Conducting all other activities that are permitted by the federal Flood Control Act and federal Clean Water Act.

The term includes reimbursement to the unit of expenditures made from the unit’s storm water fund as set forth in section 17(g)(11) of this chapter. The term also includes reimbursement for debt service payments made from the unit’s storm water fund as authorized in an ordinance adopted by the fiscal body of the unit under section 19 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.61-2018, SEC.1.