LEGAL NOTICE
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LEGAL NOTICE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBURG, INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022- 7
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SEC. 86-13 TO CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE I OF THE CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING NEW SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Scottsburg may enact regulations on the travel of vehicles in order to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Scottsburg; and,
WHEREAS, the current speed limit on West Lake Road West from Highway 31 to the Interstate 65 overpass has been determined to be too high in light of current road and neighborhood conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Council has studied the traffic on the above street and determined that it is in the best interest of traffic flow and public safety for the speed limit to be established at 30 miles per hour on West Lake Road West from Highway 31 to the Interstate 65 overpass.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBURG that Sec. 86-13 is hereby added to Chapter 86, Article I of the City Code by adding the following speed limit determination:
STREETS
West Lake Road West
LOCATION
West Lake Road West from Hwy 31 to the Interstate 65
SPEED LIMIT
30 MPH
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBURG that the City Street Department shall, upon passage of this Ordinance, install the appropriate signage to carry out the intent of this ordinance and properly inform the motoring public. Said signage shall conform in height, content, visibility, and location with all provisions of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBURG that in addition to the penalties imposed for violation of posted speed limits by the applicable provisions of the Indiana Code, violators of this Ordinance may also be subject to penalty and fine pursuant to Section 1-12 of the Scottsburg City Code where, in the discretion of the arresting officer, the application of said penalty is appropriate.
NO CONFLICT. All ordinances, resolutions, and orders (or parts thereof) that conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance hereby is repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SEVERABILITY. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
EFFECTIVENESS. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication in accordance with Indiana Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Scottsburg, Indiana, this 13th day of June, 2022 by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Common Council City of Scottsburg, Indiana
Terry Amick, Presiding Officer
Attest:
Janetta C. Hardy
Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Scottsburg for his approval or veto pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-6-15 and 16, on June 13th, 2022 at 6:37 p.m.
Janetta C. Hardy
Clerk-Treasurer
This Ordinance having been passed by the legislative body and presented to me is approved by me and duly adopted, pursuant to Indiana Code § 36-4-6-16(a)(1), on June 13, 2022 at 6:37 p.m.
Terry Amick, Mayor
Attest:
Janetta C. Hardy, Clerk-Treasurer
PREPARED BY:
Joshua Stigdon, #29501-72
Houston, Thompson, and Lewis, PC
49 E. Wardell St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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LEGAL NOTICE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-07
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Austin, Indiana, declares that the protection, maintenance, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, or development of historic districts is in the public interest; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to provide a means to promote the cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of structures and areas of historic and cultural interest within the City of Austin; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to implement a comprehensive program of historic preservation by the appointment of a Historic Preservation Commission and by the establishment of a historic preservation district or districts in accordance with the provisions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA, THAT:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE.
a. Purpose of historic preservation and protection:
1) To promote the educational, cultural and general welfare of the citizens of Austin and to ensure the harmonious and orderly growth and development of the municipality;
2) To maintain established residential neighborhoods in danger of having their distinctiveness destroyed;
3) To enhance property values and attract new residents;
4) To ensure the viability of the traditional Downtown area and to enhance tourism within the City of Austin;
5) It is deemed essential by the City of Austin that qualities relating to its history and harmonious outward appearance of its structures be preserved.
b. These purposes are advanced through the restoration and preservation of historic areas and buildings, the construction of compatible new buildings where appropriate, and the maintenance and ensurance of compatibility in regard to style, form, proportion, texture, and material between historic buildings and those of contemporary design.
c. It is the intention of the City of Austin through this ordinance to preserve and protect historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares and neighborhoods of the historic districts created in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. The following terms shall have the following meaning unless a contrary meaning is required by the context or is specifically prescribed. Words in the present tense include the future tense. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular. The word “shall” is always mandatory. The word “person” includes a firm, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation, as well as an individual. Terms not defined in this section shall have the meanings customarily assigned to them.
a. Alteration: a material or color change in the external architectural features of any building, structure, or site within a historic district.
b. City: the City of Austin, Indiana.
c. Classifications:
1) Outstanding: the “O” classification means that the property has sufficient historic or architectural significance such that it is listed, or is eligible for individual listing, in the National Register of Historic Places (the “National Register”). Outstanding resources can be of local, state, or national importance.
2) Notable: the “N” classification means that the property does not merit the outstanding rating, but it is still above average in its importance. A notable structure may be eligible for the National Register.
3. Contributing: the “C” classification means that the property is at least 40 years old, but does not meet the criteria for an “O” or “N” classification. Contributing properties are important to the density or continuity of the area’s historic fabric. Contributing properties can be listed in the National Register only as part of a historic district.
4. Non-Contributing: property classified as “NC” is not included in a historic sites and structures inventory unless it is located within the boundaries of a historic district. Such properties may be less than 50 years old, or they may be older properties that have been altered in such a way that they have lost their historic character, or they may be otherwise incompatible with their historic surroundings. These properties are not eligible for listing in the National Register.
d. Commission: the historic preservation commission established by this ordinance.
e. Demolition: the complete or substantial removal of any building or structure located in a historic district.
f. Historic District: a single building, structure, site, monument, streetscape, or square, or a concentration of buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares or neighborhoods, the boundaries of which are described or delineated on a map approved in an ordinance adopted by the City Council.
g. Interested Party: means one of the following:
1) the Mayor.
2) the City Council.
3) the city plan commission or other agency having land use planning jurisdiction over a historic district designated by ordinance.
4) a neighborhood association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, a majority of whose members are residents of a historic district designated by an ordinance adopted by the City Council.
5) an owner or occupant of property located in a historic district established by an ordinance adopted by the City Council.
6) Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc., or any of its successors.
7) the state historic preservation officer designated under I.C. 14-21-1-19.
h. Preservation Guidelines: locally developed criteria which identify design concerns to assist property owners in maintaining the character of the historic district or buildings during the process of rehabilitation or new construction.
i. Primary Area: the principal area of historic and/or architectural significance within a historic district as delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district.
j. Routine Maintenance: work for which no Certificate of Appropriateness is required.
k. Secondary Area: an area in a historic district delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district that is adjacent to a primary area and which has a visual relationship to the primary area and could affect the preservation of the primary area. The purpose of designating a secondary area is to assure its compatibility and harmony with an adjacent, primary area.
l. Streetscape: appearance from a public way, the distinguishing characteristics of which are created by the width of the street and sidewalks, their paving materials and color, the design of the street furniture (e.g., street lights, trash receptacles, benches, etc.) use of plant materials such as trees and shrubs, and the setback, mass, and proportion of those buildings which enclose the street.
m. Visual Compatibility: those elements of design that meet the guidelines set out in Section 9 of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. IDSTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION.
a. Establishment. There is hereby established the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Austin, Indiana (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”).
b. Composition; Appointment. The Commission shall consist of three (3) voting members. The voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the City Council and shall be residents of the City who are interested in the preservation and development of historic areas. The members of the Commission should include professionals in architectural history, planning, and other disciplines related to historic preservation, to the extent that those professionals are available in the community. Commission members shall serve without compensation, except for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
c. Term. Voting members shall each serve for a term of three (3) years; however, the terms of original voting members shall be for one (1) year, two (2) years, and three (3) years in order for the terms to be staggered. A vacancy shall be filled within ninety (90) days for the duration of the term.
d. Commission Administrator. A City administrator designated by the Mayor shall serve as the ex-officio administrator of the Commission. The administrator shall provide staff assistance to the Commission, act as the Commission’s secretary, and issue Certificates of Appropriateness as directed by the Commission.
e. Officers. The Commission shall elect from its membership a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer who shall serve for one (1) year and who may be reelected. The Commission Administrator shall serve as the Commission’s secretary.
f. Rules. The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of its business. The rules must include the time and place of regular meetings and a procedure for the calling of special meetings.
g. Meetings. Commission meetings must be open to the public and a public record shall be kept of the Commission’s resolutions, proceedings, and actions. The Commission shall hold regular meetings, at least monthly, except when it has no business pending. Special meetings may be called in a manner determined by the Commission and its rules.
SECTION 4. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
a. The Commission shall be concerned with those elements of development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and preservation that affect visual quality in a historic district. The Commission may not consider details of design, interior arrangements, or building features, if those details, arrangements, or features are not subject to public view, and may not make any requirement except for the purpose of preventing development, alteration, or demolition in the historic district obviously incongruous with the historic district.
b. The Commission shall conduct a survey to identify historic buildings, sites and structures located within the City. Based on its survey, the Commission shall submit to the City Council a map describing the boundaries of a historic district or districts. A district may be limited to the boundaries of a property containing a single building, structure, or site. The map may divide a district into primary and secondary areas.
c. The Commission shall also classify and designate on the map all buildings, structures, and sites within each historic district described on the map. Buildings, structures and sites shall be classified as historic or nonhistoric in the manner set forth in subsections (d) and (e) below.
d. Buildings, structures and sites classified as historic must possess identified historic or architectural merit of a degree warranting their preservation. They may be further classified as Outstanding, Notable, or Contributing (as defined in Section 2 of this ordinance). In lieu of these further classifications, the Commission may devise its own system of further classification for historic buildings, structures and sites.
e. Nonhistoric buildings and structures are those not classified on the map as historic under subsection (b).
f. The Commission may conduct additional surveys and draw and submit additional maps for approval of the City Council, as the Commission considers appropriate.
g. The Commission may adopt preservation guidelines for architectural review. If adopted, preservation guidelines shall be published and made readily accessible to the general public.
h. The Commission has the authority to receive funds to promote its stated purposes.
i. The Commission shall promote public interest in historic preservation by initiating and carrying on a public relations and community education program.
j. The Commission shall have the authority to:
1) acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or lease any real or personal property, including easements, that is appropriate for carrying out the purposes of the Commission;
2) hold title to real and personal property; and,
3) sell, lease, rent, or otherwise dispose ofreal and personal property at a public or private sale on the terms and conditions that the Commission considers best;
4) establish procedures that the Commission must follow in acquiring and disposing of property.
k. Each official of the City who has responsibility for building inspection, building permits, planning, or zoning shall provide any technical, administrative, or clerical assistance requested by the Commission. The attorney for the City shall serve as the attorney for the Commission. However, the Commission may employ other legal counsel authorized to practice law in Indiana if it considers it necessary or desirable.
SECTION 5. HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND GUIDELINES.
a. City Council approval of maps of historic districts: before a historic district is established and the building classifications take effect, the map described in Section 3(b) of this ordinance, setting forth the district’s boundaries and building classifications, must be submitted by the Commission to, and approved in an ordinance by, the City Council.
b. In an ordinance approving the establishment of a historic district, the City Council may provide that the establishment shall occur in two (2) phases. During the first phase, which continues for a period of three (3) years from the date the ordinance is adopted, a certificate of appropriateness is required for the following activities: the demolition of any building; the moving of any building; and any new construction of a principal building or accessory building or structure subject to view from a public way.
1) At the expiration of the initial three (3) year period, the first phase of the designation of the district continues and the second phase does not become effective if a majority of the property owners in the district object to the Commission, in writing, to the requirement that Certificates of Appropriateness be issued for the following activities:
i. a conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of historic buildings by additions, construction, alteration, or maintenance involving exterior color changes;
ii. a change in walls and fences or construction of walls and fences, along public ways;
iii. a conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of non-historic buildings subject to view from a public way by additions, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance involving exterior color change.
2) The objections of a majority of the property owners must be received by the Commission not earlier than one hundred eighty (180) days or later than sixty (60) days before the third anniversary of the adoption of the ordinance.
c. Exclusion of paint colors: In an ordinance approving the establishment of a historic district, the City may exclude changes in paint colors from the activities requiring the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness, defined in Section 7, before a permit may be issued or work begun.
d. Recording the fact of designation: the map establishing boundaries of a historic district shall be recorded in the Office of the Scott County Recorder.
SECTION 6. INTERIM PROTECTION.
a. When submitting a map to the City Council to create a historic district under this ordinance, the Commission may declare one (1) or more buildings or structures that are classified and designated as historic on the map to be under interim protection.
b. Not more than two (2) working days after declaring a building or structure to be under interim protection under this section, the Commission shall, by personal delivery or first class mail, provide the owner or occupant of the building or structure with a written notice of the declaration. The written notice must:
1) Cite the authority of the Commission to put the building or structure under interim protection under this section;
2) Explain the effect of putting the building or structure under interim protection; and,
3) Indicate that the interim protection is temporary.
c. A building or structure put under interim protection under subsection (a) remains under interim protection until the map is:
1) Submitted to; and
2) Approved in an ordinance or rejected by the City Council.
d. While a building or structure is under interim protection:
1) The building or structure may not be demolished or moved; and,
2) The exterior appearance of the building or structure may not be conspicuously changed by:
i. Addition;
ii. Reconstruction; or
iii. Alteration.
SECTION 7. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.
a. Certificates of Appropriateness required: a Certificate of Appropriateness must be issued by or on behalf of the Commission before a permit is issued for, or work is begun on, any of the following:
1) Within all areas of a historic district:
i. The demolition of any building;
ii. The moving of any building;
iii. A conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of historic buildings by additions, reconstruction, alteration, or maintenance involving exterior color change; or
iv. Any new construction of a principal building or accessory building or structure subject to view from a public way.
2) Within a primary area of a historic district:
i. A change in walls and fences, or the construction of walls and fences along public ways;
ii. A conspicuous change in the exterior appearance of non-historic buildings subject to view from a public way by additions, reconstruction, alteration and/or maintenance involving exterior color change.
3) Within the first phase of a two-phase establishment of a historic district:
i. The moving of any building;
ii. The demolition of any building; or
iii. Any new construction of a principal building or accessory building or structure subject to view from a public way.
b. Application for Certificates of Appropriateness: Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be made in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer on forms adopted by the Commission. Detailed drawings, plans, or specifications are not required. However, to the extent reasonably required for the Commission to make a decision, each application must be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, descriptions, or other information showing the proposed exterior alterations, additions, changes, or new construction.
c. Approval or denial of Certificates of Appropriateness: the Commission may advise and make recommendations to the applicant before acting on an application for a certificate of appropriateness. If an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness is approved by the Commission or is not acted on by the Commission within thirty (30) days after it is filed, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be issued. If the certificate is issued, the application shall be processed in the same manner as applications for building or demolition permits required by the City, if any are processed. If no building or demolition permits are required, the applicant may proceed with the work authorized by the certificate. If the Commission denies an application for a certificate of appropriateness within 30 days after it is filed, the certificate may not be issued. The Commission must state its reasons for the denial in writing and must provide written notice of the reasons for denial the applicant. An application that has been denied may not be processed as an application for a building or demolition permit and does not authorize any work by the applicant. The Commission may grant an extension of the thirty day limit if the applicant agrees to it.
d. Criteria for considering effect of actions on historic buildings: the Commission, in considering the appropriateness of any reconstruction, alteration, maintenance, or moving of a historic building or any part of or appurtenance to such building, including walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving, and signs shall require that such work be done in a manner that will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or appurtenance. In considering historic and architectural character, the Commission shall consider, among other things, the following:
1) Purposes of this ordinance;
2) Historical and architectural value and significance of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
3) Compatibility and significance of additions, alterations, details, materials, or other non-original elements which may be of a different style and construction date than the original;
4) The texture, material, color, style, and detailing of the building, structure, site or appurtenance;
5) The continued preservation and protection of original or otherwise significant structure, material, and ornamentation;
6) The relationship of buildings, structures, appurtenances, or architectural features similar to one within the same historic district, including for primary areas, visual compatibility as defined in Section 9(b) of this ordinance; and,
7) The position of the building or structure in relation to the street, public right-of-way and to other buildings and structures.
e. Procedure for demolition upon denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness. The purpose of this subsection is to preserve historic buildings that are important to the education, culture, traditions and economic values of the City, and to afford the City, historical organizations, and other interested persons the opportunity to acquire or to arrange for the preservation of these buildings. If a property owner demonstrates that a historic building is incapable of earning an economic return on its value, as appraised by a qualified real estate appraiser, and the Commission fails to approve the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness, the building may be demolished. However, before a demolition permit is issued or demolition proceeds, the following requirements for notice must be met:
1) Notice of the proposed demolition must be given for a period fixed by the Commission, based on the Commission’s classification on the approved map, but not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year.
2) Notice must be posted on the premises of the building proposed for demolition in a location clearly visible from the street.
3) Notice must be published in a newspaper of general local circulation at least three (3) times before demolition, with the first publication not more than fifteen (15) days after the application for a permit to demolish is filed, and the final publication at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the permit.
The Commission may approve a Certificate of Appropriateness at any time during the notice period under this subsection. If the Certificate of Appropriateness is approved, a demolition permit shall be issued without further delay, and demolition may proceed.
SECTION 8. STAFF APPROVALS.
a. The Commission may authorize the staff of the Commission, on behalf of the Commission, to grant or deny an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness via an adopted resolution.
b. The Commission shall specify by resolution the types of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness that the staff of the Commission is authorized to grant or deny. The staff may not be authorized to grant or deny an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the following:
1) The demolition of a building.
2) The moving of a building.
3) The construction of an addition to a building.
4) The construction of a new building.
SECTION 9. VISUAL COMPATIBILITY.
a. For new construction, contemporary design, and non-historic buildings: to preserve and encourage the integrity of historic buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, and neighborhoods and to ensure their compatibility with any new work, the construction of a new building or structure, and the moving, reconstruction, alteration, major maintenance, or repair involving a color change conspicuously affecting the external appearance of any non-historic building, structure, or appurtenance within the primary area of a historic district must be generally of a design, form, proportion, mass, configuration, building material, texture, color, and location on a lot compatible with other buildings in the historic district, particularly with buildings designated as historic, and with squares and places to which it is visually related.
b. Criteria for considering visual compatibility: within the primary area of a historic district, new buildings and structures, as well as buildings, structures, and appurtenances that are moved, reconstructed, materially altered, repaired, or changed in color, must be visually compatible with buildings, squares and places to which they are visually related generally in terms of the following visual compatibility factors:
1) Height: the height of proposed buildings must be visually compatible with adjacent buildings.
2) Proportion of building’s front facade: the relationship of the width of a building to the height of the front elevation must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
3) Proportion of openings within the facility: the relationship of the width of the windows to the height of windows in a building must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
4) Rhythm of solids to voids in front facades: the relationship of solids to voids in the front facade of a building must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
5) Rhythm of spacing of buildings on streets: the relationship of a building to the open space between it and adjoining buildings must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
6) Rhythm of entrances and porch projections: the relationship of entrances and porch projections of a building to sidewalks must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
7) Relationship of materials, texture, and color: the relationship of the materials, texture, and color of the facade of a building must be visually compatible with the predominant materials used in the buildings to which it is visually related.
8) Roof shapes: the roof shape of a building must be visually compatible with the buildings to which it is visually related.
9) Walls of continuity: appurtenances of a building such as walls, wrought iron fences, evergreen landscape masses, and building facades, must form cohesive walls of enclosure along the street, if necessary to ensure visual compatibility of the building to the buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
10) Scale of a building: the size of a building, and the building mass of a building in relation to open spaces, windows, door openings, porches, and balconies must be visually compatible with the buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related.
11) Directional expression of front elevation: a building must be visually compatible with buildings, squares, and places to which it is visually related in its directional character, including vertical character, horizontal character, or nondirectional character.
SECTION 10. PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER UPON ALTERATION OR RELOCATION MANDATED.
a. A historic building or structure or any part of or appurtenance to such a building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving, and signs may be moved, reconstructed, altered, or maintained only in a manner that will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or appurtenance.
b. A historic building may be relocated to another site only if it is shown that preservation on its current site is inconsistent with subsection (a).
SECTION 11. MAINTENANCE.
a. Historic buildings shall be maintained to meet the applicable requirements established under state statute for buildings generally so as to prevent the loss of historic material and the deterioration of important character defining details and features.
b. Ordinary repairs and maintenance: nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the ordinary repairs and maintenance of any historic building, provided that such repairs or maintenance do not result in a conspicuous change in the design, form, proportion, mass, configuration, building material, texture, color, location, or external visual appearance of any structure, or part thereof.
SECTION 12. RELATIONSHIP WITH ZONING DISTRICTS.
Zoning districts lying within the boundaries of the historic district are subject to regulations for both the zoning district and the historic district. If there is a conflict between the requirements of the zoning district and the requirements of the historic district, the more restrictive requirements shall apply.
SECTION 13. ENFORCEMENT BY INTERESTED PARTIES.
a. An interested party (as defined in Section 2) has a private right of action to enforce and prevent violation of this Ordinance or an ordinance adopted by the City under this Ordinance, and with respect to any building, structure, or site within a historic district, and has the right to restrain, enjoin, or enforce by restraining order or injunction, temporarily or permanently, any person from violating this ordinance or an ordinance adopted under this ordinance.
b. The interested party does not have to allege or prove irreparable harm or injury to any person or property to obtain relief under this section.
c. The interested party bringing an action under this section does not have to post a bond unless the court, after a hearing, determines that a bond should be required in the interest of justice.
d. The interested party who brings an action under this section is not liable to any person for damages resulting from bringing or prosecuting the action unless the action was brought without good faith or without a reasonable belief that a provision of this ordinance, or an ordinance adopted by the City Council pursuant to this ordinance, had been, or was about to be violated.
e. An interested party who obtains a favorable judgment in an action under this section may recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs from the person against whom judgment was rendered.
f. An action arising under this section must be brought in the appropriate court of the county in which the historic district lies and no change of venue from the county shall be allowed in the action.
g. The remedy provided in this section is in addition to other remedies that may be available at law or in equity.
SECTION 14. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND JUDICIAL REVIEW.
a. Any person, whether as principal, agent, owner, lessee, tenant, contractor, builder, architect, engineer, or otherwise, who violates any provision of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine as follows, for each offense:
1) not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for demolition; and,
2) not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for all other offenses.
b. Each day of the existence of any violation of this ordinance shall be a separate offense.
c. The erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, demolition, color change, moving, or maintenance of any building, structure, or appurtenance which is begun, continued, or maintained contrary to any provisions of this ordinance is hereby declared to be a nuisance and in violation of this ordinance and unlawful. The City may institute a suit for injunction in the appropriate Court of Scott County to restrain any person or government unit from violating any provision of this ordinance and to cause such violation to be prevented, abated, or removed. Such action may also be instituted by any property owner who is adversely affected by the violation of any provision of this chapter.
d. The remedies provided for in this section shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
e. Any person or party aggrieved by a decision of the Commission shall be entitled to judicial review in accordance with I.C.4-21.5-1.
SECTION 15. CONFLICT. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 16. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the other remaining parts.
SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication according to law.
Passed and adopted this 14 day of June, 2022.
Common Council City of Austin, Indiana
Rodger Hawkins,
Presiding Officer
Attest:
Chris Fugate,
Clerk-Treasurer
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Austin for his approval or veto pursuant to Indiana Code§ 36-4-6-15 and 16, on June 14, 2022 at 6:38 p.m.
Chris Fugate,
Clerk Treasurer
This Ordinance having been passed by the legislative body and presented to me is approved by me and duly adopted, pursuant to Indiana Code§ 36-4-6-16(a)(l), on June 14, 2022 at 6:38 p.m.
Roger Hawkins,
Mayor
Attest:
Chris Fugate
Clerk-Treasurer
PREPARED BY:
Joshua Stigdon,
#29501-72
Houston, Thompson, and Lewis, PC
49 E. Wardell St.
Scottsburg, IN 47170
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LEGAL NOTICE
In The Superior Court
For The County Of Scott
State Of Indiana
Cause No.: 72D01-2205-DC-44
In Re The Marriage Of
Jennifer F. Acuna
Petitioner,
and
Alberto Acuna Pavon
Respondent.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: Alberto Acuna Pavon
Whereabouts Unknown
To the above person named as the Respondent and any other person who may be concerned.
You are hereby notified that there has been filed in the Scott Superior Court a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by the person named as Petitioner. This notice by publication is specifically directed to the following named individual, Alberto Acuna Pavon, whose whereabouts are unknown.
If you have a claim for relief against this petitioner arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.
You are further notified that you have thirty (30) days from the date of the publication of this notice in which to respond to the Petition filed on May 18, 2022 in the Scott Superior Court, Scott County, Indiana, and, in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition for Dissolution.
In the event you fail to appear for said hearing, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief requested in the Petition.
Dated: June 8, 2022
Michelle Shelton
Clerk of Scott Superior Court
Jennifer F. Acuna
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF CROTHERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STORAGE BUILDING
LOCATED AT THE CROTHERSVILLE POLICE STATION
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the TOWN of CROTHERSVILLE, acting on behalf of THE CROTHERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT., (hereinafter referred to as “the Owner”), at the TOWN OF CROTHERSVILLE TOWN HALL BUILDING, 101 W. HOWARD STREET, CROTHERSVILLE, INDIANA, 47229 BETWEEN 9:00 AND 10:00 am local time, THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022, for the construction of A STORAGE BUILDING at the CROTHERSVILLE POLICE STATION. Bids received by the time and date specified will then be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 am.
THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF A LUMP SUM BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1,600 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY WITH POST FRAME CONSTRUCTION, UTILITY SYSTEMS, SITE ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AND RELATED ITEMS.
After review and award of a contract, the Owner will provide a “Notice to Proceed” to the Contractor. Contractor will then have 10 working days after said “Notice to Proceed” to commence construction and 150 days total to achieve substantial completion and an additional 30 days to complete all work for this project, for a total of 180 days after issuance of “Notice to Proceed” to project closeout. Substantial completion date is therefore anticipated to be DECEMBER 12, 2022 and final completion date is therefore anticipated to be JANUARY 11, 2023, based on a Contract approval by JULY 5, 2022, and Notice to Proceed dated JULY 15, 2022. Contractor will be assessed $300.00 a day liquidated damages for any work remaining over and above either of the specified contract completion dates. Payment to be made on a standard monthly claim basis, with 10% retainage, and said retainage may be held up to three months after the successful completion of this contract.
Copies of the Contract Documents are on file for review by appointment in the Office of the Owner Town of Crothersville, Crothersville, Indiana 47229. Access to an ftp site with the Contract Documents in PDF format is available from the Engineer (FPBH, Inc., 72 HENRY STREET, P. O. Box 47, North Vernon, Indiana, 47265, 812-346-2045) for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per set. Printed copies of the Contract Documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per set. Additional sets may be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per set. Partial sets will not be available. Only those plan holders registered through the Engineer will be allowed to submit a bid for the project.
The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, mechanical installation, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.
There is a pre bid conference scheduled for this project on THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022 at 10:00 am, at the CROTHERSVILLE POLICE STATION, 404 Moore Street, Crothersville, IN 47229.
Bids must be submitted on the forms in the Contract Documents and other conditions therein described must be met. Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked TOWN OF CROTHERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT STORAGE BUILDING on the face of the envelope and display the name and address of the bidder. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check in a sum equal to 5% of the amount of the bid unless otherwise specified, and a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. Bid prices must be firm for a period of ninety (90) days from the bid opening date. Should a successful bidder withdraw his bid, or fail to execute a satisfactory contract within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance of his bid, the owner may declare the Bid Security forfeited as liquidated damages, not as penalty. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum with an approved surety company. Said bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one (1) year after date of final acceptance of the work.
The TOWN OF CROTHERSVILLE, reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any or all formalities.
June 15, 2022
Town of Crothersville
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LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO: 36C01-2205-EU-074
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County
Notice is given that Richard C. Reynolds was, on the 1st day of June, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Unsupervised Estate of Robert C. Reynolds Jr., deceased, who died on the 17th day of April 2022.
All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.
Dated at Brownstown, Indiana this 3rd day of June, 2022
Melissa J. Hays
Clerk,
Jackson Circuit Court
Attorney for Personal Representative:
Ronald K. Lambring #8659-36
Markel Lambring Law Firm LLC
136 South Main Street
PO Box 121
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3200
rlambring@markellaw.com
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION
In the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Indiana.
Cause No. 36C01-2206-EU-000076
Notice is hereby given that Brian Sweany was, on the 9th day of June, 2022, appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph S. Sweany, deceased, who died on the 19th day of May, 2022, and authorized to administer such estate without Court supervision.
All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.
Dated at Brownstown, Indiana, this 9th day of June, 2022.
Melissa J. Hayes
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
For Jackson County, Indiana
Attorney for Estate
Travis J. Thompson, #22549-49
Farrow & Thompson, P.C.
113 East Second Street
P. O. Box 644
Seymour, Indiana 47274
Telephone: (812) 522-6949
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ADOPTION OF 4-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF SLAB AND CUTSHALL ROADS
SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA
You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held before the Commissioners of Scott County, Indiana on July 11, 2022 at the hour of 5:00 p.m. (local time) in the Commissioners Room, Suite 128, First Floor, Scott County Courthouse,Scottsburg, Indiana, upon a proposed adoption of an ordinance (see below) designating the intersection of Slab Road and Cutshall Road, Jennings Township, a 4-Way Stop intersection.
Whereas, IC 9-21-1-3 grants certain powers to local authorities regarding the designation of intersections under the local authority’s jurisdiction and the placement of stop signs, to the local authority;
Whereas, IC 9-21-1-3(a)(7) allows a county to pass an ordinance designating an intersection as a stop intersection and require all vehicles to stop at one (1) or more entrances to the intersection.
At such hearing, all persons interested shall have a right to be heard upon the necessity for the execution of such ordinance.
Dated this 22 day of June, 2022.
SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA
By: /s/ Tammy Stout Johnson
Auditor, Scott County, Indiana
ORDINANCE NO. 2022-006
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE SCOTT COUNTY, INDIANA
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AN INTERSECTION AS A “STOP INTERSECTION” AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A STOP SIGN
WHEREAS, I.C. 9-21-1-3 grants certain powers to local authorities regarding the designation of intersections under the local authority’s jurisdiction and the placement of stop signs, to the local authority, and;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Scott County, Indiana, to designate the intersection of Cutshall Road and Slab Road in Sections 4 and 5, Jennings Township, as a four-way “stop intersection” and place stop signs accordingly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COUNTY OF SCOTT, STATE OF INDIANA:
SECTION 1: Authority
That I.C. 9-21-1-3(a)(7) allows a county to pass an ordinance designating an intersection as a stop intersection and require all vehicles to stop at one (1) or more entrances to the intersection; and
That I.C. 9-21-1-3(b) provides that an ordinance adopted under I.C. 9-21-1-3(a)(7) shall be effective when the signs giving notice of the local traffic regulation are posted at the entrance to the part of the highway that is affected.
SECTION 2: Designation of Stop Intersection and Placement of Stop Signs
(a) That the intersection of Cutshall Road and Slab Road in Sections 4 and 5, Jennings Township is hereby designated as a four-way stop intersection.
(b) That Scott County Highway Department is directed to place a stop sign on all entrances at the intersection of Cutshall Road and Slab Road in Sections 4 and 5, Jennings Township.
SECTION 3: Effective Date
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon placement of the stop sign(s) on each of the entrances to the intersection Cutshall Road and Slab Road in Sections 4 and 5, Jennings Township.
ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Scott County, Indiana this day of , 2022 by a vote of ____ ayes and _____ nays.
Mike Jones, President
John Lizenby, Commissioner
Randy Julian, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Tammy Johnson, Auditor Of
Scott County, Indiana
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State of Indiana
County of Scott
In the Scott Superior Court 1
Case No: 72D01-2206-MI-018
In the Matter of the Name Change of
Sarah Jane Williams
Petitioner
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Sarah Jane Williams, a resident of Scott County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Scott Superior Court 1 requesting that her name be changed from Sarah Jane Williams to Sally Jane Williams.
Sarah Jane Williams
Petitioner
Dated: June 9, 2022
Michelle Shelton
Clerk, Scott Circuit/Superior Court
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Indiana
County of Jackson
In the Jackson Superior Court 1
Cause No: 36D01-2204-CT-008
Richard B. Fish
Stephanie L. Fish
Plaintiffs
vs
Carol F. Dixon
Defendant
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: Carol F. Dixon
1. Richard B. Fish and Stephanie L. Fish have filed a complaint in the Jackson Superior Court 1.
2. The wherabouts of Carol F. Dixon are unknown to the Plaintiffs.
3. The attorney for Plaintiffs is Greg S. Morin, Montgomery, Elsner & Pardieck LLP, 308 West Second Street, P.O. Box 647, Seymour, Indiana 47272
4. You must respond to this Summons within thirty (30) days after the last notice of this action is published. In the event you fail to respond, the relief requested in the complaint may be granted in your absence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Court this 16th day of June, 2022
Melissa J. Hays
Clerk,
Jackson Superior Court
Montgomery, Eslner & Pardieck, LLP
Greg S. Morin
#30045-49
Attorney for Plaintiffs
308 West Second Street
P.O. Box 647
Seymour, Indiana 47274
(812) 522-4109
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LEGAL NOTICE
State Of Indiana
County Of Scott
In The Scott Superior Court
Cause Number: 72D01-2206-JT-029
In The Matter Of The Termination Of The Parent-Child Relationship:
CB – DOB 4/7/2020
and
Jessi Buchanan
(Biological Mother)
Matthew Pinho
(Biological Father)
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING
TO: Jessi Buchanan Matthew Pinho
Whereabouts unknown
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of your Parental Rights, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Scott Superior Court, One East McClain Avenue, # 252, Scottsburg, IN 47170 – 812-752-8425, 812-752-8424 for a(n) Initial Hearing on 8/9/2022 at 11:00 AM and to answer the Petition for Termination of your Parental Rights of said child.
You are further notified that if the allegations in said petition are true, and/or if you fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile Court may terminate your parent-child relationship; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship you will lose all parental rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties and obligations including any rights to custody, control, visitation, or support in said child; and if the Court terminates your parent-child relationship, it will be permanently terminated, and thereafter you may not contest an adoption or other placement of said child.
You are entitled to representation by an attorney, provided by the State if applicable, throughout these proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship.
YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, adjudication on said petition and termination of your parental rights may be entered against you, in your absence, without further notice.
Michelle Shelton
Scott County Clerk
Emily Anderson, 36758-22
Attorney,
Indiana Department of
Child Services
1050 West Community Way
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Office: 812-752-2503
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