(A)
In accordance with the requirements of IC 6-7-1-31.1, there is created a special fund to be known as the cumulative capital improvement fund of the city, into which the cigarette taxes allotted to the city by reason of IC 6-7-1-30.1 as amended shall be deposited. The fund shall be a cumulative fund and all moneys deposited into the fund shall be appropriated and used for capital improvements as defined in subsection (B) of this section and for such other purposes, from time to time, as the Common Council may authorize pursuant to law.
(B)
The term "capital improvement" means the construction or improvement of any property owned by the city, including but not limited to streets, thoroughfares and sewers, and the retirement of general obligation bonds of the city issued and the proceeds used for the purpose of construction of capital improvements. Capital improvement does not include salaries of any public officials or employees except those which are directly chargeable to a capital improvement.
(Ord. 379, 1965; Code 2000 § 33.015; Code 1981 §§ 3.04.010 and 3.04.020)
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Statutory reference: For provisions authorizing cities to create cumulative capital improvement funds and restricting the uses thereof, see IC 6-7-1-31.1. For provisions authorizing cities to establish cumulative capital improvement funds deriving from local taxation and enlarging the scope of permitted uses, see IC 36-9-16-3. For statutory provisions allotting state cigarette tax funds to cities, see IC 6-7-1-30.1.