Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), money in the fund established under section 8 of this chapter shall be used by a political subdivision receiving a distribution under this chapter only for the following purposes:

(1) Construction, extension, or completion of sewerlines, waterlines, streets, curbs, sidewalks, bridges, roads, highways, alleys, public ways, parking facilities, lighting, electric signals, information and high technology infrastructure (as defined in IC 5-28-9-4), and any other infrastructure improvements.

(2) Engineering, legal, and other consulting or advisory services, plans, specifications, surveys, cost estimates, and other costs or expenses necessary or incident to activities described in subdivision (1).

(3) Park and recreation purposes, including the purchase of land for park and recreation purposes.

(4) Police and law enforcement purposes, firefighting and fire prevention purposes, emergency medical services and ambulance services, and other public safety purposes.

     (b) The fiscal body of a political subdivision receiving a distribution under this chapter may pledge money in the political subdivision’s fund to pay bonds issued, loans obtained, and lease payments or other obligations incurred by or on behalf of the political subdivision to provide the infrastructure improvements described in subsection (a).

     (c) A pledge under subsection (b) is enforceable under IC 5-1-14-4.

As added by P.L.96-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.61.