Sec. 20. (a) If:

(1) an appeal is not taken; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-7-30.5-20

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • development authority: means a military base development authority established under section 8 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 36-7-30.5-4
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) an appeal is taken but is unsuccessful;

the development authority shall proceed with the plan to the extent that money is available for that purpose.

     (b) Negotiations for the purchase of property may be carried on directly by the development authority, by its employees, or by expert negotiators. However, an option, a contract, or an understanding relative to the purchase of real property is not binding on the development authority until approved and accepted by the development authority in writing. Payment for the property purchased shall be made when and as directed by the development authority but only on delivery of proper instruments conveying the title or interest of the owner to the development authority or its designee.

     (c) The acquisition of real and personal property by the development authority under this chapter is not subject to the provisions of IC 5-22, IC 36-1-10.5, or any other statutes governing the purchase of property by public bodies or their agencies.

As added by P.L.203-2005, SEC.11.