RESOLUTIONS PASSED IN 2021
#1-2021
WHEREAS, the Lapel Town Council needs to set the amount for mileage reimbursement for employees for use of their personal vehicles for work related trips.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lapel Town Council does hereby establish the mileage rate as:
.56 cents per mile effective date of January 01, 2021 per IRS Standard Mileage Rates.
DULY ADOPTED by the Council of the Town of Lapel on the 21st day of January, 2011 at which meeting a quorum was present.
#2-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF AN AED AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT FROM STRYKER AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM PENN CARE AND THE DONATION OF SAID AED AND ALL EQUIPMENT TO THE LAPEL STONEY CREEK TOWNSHIP FIRE TERRITORY
WHEREAS, the Lapel Stoney Creek Township Fire Territory ("Stoney Creek") is the fire department that services the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel"); and,
WHEREAS, the Town desires to utilize funds donated to the Town and held in the Cascadden Fund to purchase an AED and all corresponding and related equipment ("AED and Equipment") and donate it to Stoney Creek; and,
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the AED and Equipment falls within the small purchasing guidelines as set forth in Indiana Code I.C. 5-22-8-2 as the total cost of the AED and Equipment is less than $50,000; and,
WHEREAS, furthermore, Stryker is the sole source for the AED as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, Indiana Code I.C. 5-22-10-13 allows a purchasing agent to "award a contract for a supply where there is only one (1) source for the supply and the purchasing agent determines in writing that there is only one (1) source for the supply."
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the Town determines that Stryker is the sole source for the AED.
Section 3: That the Town further determines that the total purchase cost of the AED and Equipment falls within the small purchasing guidelines set forth in Indiana Code I.C. 5-22-8-2.
Section 4: That the Town authorizes the purchase of the AED and awards the contract to Stryker in the amount of approximately $32,554.12.
Section 5: That the Town authorizes the purchase of related equipment from Penn Care in the amount of approximately $1,205.00.
Section 6: That the AED and Equipment, as purchased by the Town from Stryker and Penn Care, shall be paid for from the Cascadden Fund.
Section 7: That the AED and Equipment, as purchased by the Town from Stryker and Penn Care, shall be donated to the Lapel Stoney Creek Township Fire Territor for the use and benefit of Stoney Creek which services the Town of Lapel.
Section 8: This Resolution shall become effective upon the adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel and publication as may be required by law.
Approved by the Lapel Town Council this 18th day of February, 2021.
#3-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA APPROVING THE TOWN OF LAPEL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, Indiana Code I.C. 36-7-4-500 (500 Series - Comprehensive Plan) sets forth the statutory requirements for a comprehensive plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") determined it was necessary to amend its current comprehensive plan and adopt a new Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Lapel ("Lapel Comprehensive Plan"); and,
WHEREAS, the Town put together a steering committee who worked alongside the planning team to gather public input and develop the Lapel Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Lapel Plan Commission held public hearings on the Lapel Comprehensive Plan on March 11th, 2021 and April 14th, 2021 pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-507; and,
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Lapel Plan Commission voted to approve the Lapel Comprehensive Plan pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-508; and,
WHEREAS, the Lapel Plan Commission has certified the comprehensive plan to the Lapel Town Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Lapel Town Council now desires to consider the comprehensive plan for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Secton 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by referenced.
Section 2: That the Lapel Comprehensive Plan is for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order or the general welfare and for the sake of efficiency and economy in the process of development as required by I.C. 36-7-4-501.
Section 3: That the Lapel Plan Commission has prepared the Lapel Comprehensive Plan in accordance with I.C. 36-7-4-500 Series.
Section 4: That the Lapel Comprehensive Plan is hereby approved and adopted.
Section 5: That upon approval of the Lapel Comprehensive Plan by the Lapel Town Council, pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-509 the Clerk-Treasurer is required to place one copy of the Lapel Comprehensive Plan on file with the Madison County Recorder.
Section 6: That this Resolution and the Lapel Comprehensive Plan shall become effective upon the adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel.
Approved by the Lapel Town Council this 15th day of April 2021.
#4-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA ADOPTING A SMALL PURCHASING POLICY FOR THE TOWN OF LAPEL
WHEREAS, Indiana Code I.C. 5-22-8 sets forth the statutory requirements for small purchases for a governmental entity; and,
WHEREAS, small purchases are considered purchases under $150,000; and,
WHEREAS, I.C. 5-22-8-2 states that if the purchasing agent expects that the purchase will be less than $50,000, then the purchasing agent may make the purchase under the small purchase policies established by the purchasing agency or under rules adopted by the governmental body; and,
WHEREAS, if the purchase agent expects that the purchase will be more than $50,000 but less than $150,000 then the purchasing agent is required to follow the process set forth in I.C. 5-22-8-3, as may be amended from time to time; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") desires to adopt rules for the purchase of supplies under $50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by referenced.
Section 2: That the following rules shall apply for the purchase of supplies under $50,000.
- Less than $1,000 - Department head consults with Clerk-Treasurer or his/her designee. Clerk-Treasurer or his/her designee can authrorize the purchase if funds are available. Purchase should be made from a standard vendor if applicable and available. All requests and authorizations must be in writing on a form provided by the Clerk-Treasurer.
- $1,000 - $4,999 - Department head consults with Clerk-Treasurer and Council liaison. Council liaison can authorize purchase upon confirmation and approval from Clerk-Treasurer that the funds are available. Purchase should be made from a standard vendor if applicable and available. The Clerk-Treasurer or Council liaison will notify the Town Council of the approved purchase. All requests and authorizations must be in writing on a form provided by the Clerk-Treasurer.
- $5,000 - $49,999 - Solicit at least 3 quotes from person/companies known to deal in the type of supplies being sought and present quotes to Town Council. Town Council must authorize purchase.
Section 3: That if the purchase is expected to be more than $50,000 but less than $150,000, then the purchasing agent shall follow the process set forth in I.C. 5-22-8-3 as may be amended from time to time.
Section 4: That this Resolution applies only to the purchase of supplies and does not apply to public works projects or professional service contracts or any other purchases as specifically excluded pursuant to I.C. 5-22-8.
Section 5: That the purchasing agents for the Town are the Clerk-Treasurer or his/her designee and the Lapel Town Council, individually or collectively, as more specifically set forth in Section 2 above.
Section 6: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel and publication as may be required by law.
Approved by the Lapel Town Council this 17th day of June 2021.
#5-2021
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#6-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CACADDEN ACCOUNT TO THE SIDEWALK REPAIRS ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") deems it necessary to transfer Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) from the Cascadden Account to the Sidewalk Repairs Account in order to provide the matching funds for the sidewalk repair projects; and,
WHEREAS, the transfer is necessary to bring the Sidewalk Repairs Account positive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the transfer of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) from the Cascadden Account, Fund Number 446 001 240, to the Sidewalks Repairs Account, Fund Number 210 001 361, is approved.
Section 3: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel and publication as may be required by law.
Approved by the Lapel Town Council this 17th day of June 2021.
#7-2001
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POLICY BY WHICH MEMBERS OF THE LAPEL TOWN COUNCIL MAY PARTICIPATE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
WHEREAS, P.L 88-2021 (HEA 1437), SEC. 5, amended I.C. 5-14-1.5-1 et seq. (Act), effective April 20, 2021 by amending I.C. 5-14-1.5-3.5 to prescribe new requirements by which members of the governing body of a public agency of a political subdivision may participate in a meeting by any electronic means of communication.
WHEREAS, a member of the governing body may participate by any means of communication that:
- Allows all participating members of the governing body to simultaneously communicate with each otherl and,
- Except for a meeting that is an executive session, allows the public to simultaneously attend and observe the meeting;
WHEREAS, the Act requires the governing body to adopt a written policy establishing the procedures that apply to a members participation in a meeting by an electronic means of communication and may adopt procedures that are more restrictive than the procedures established by I.C. 5-14-1.5-3.5(d); and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council (Council) is the governing body of the Town of Lapel, Indiana:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF LAPEL, INDIANA:
Section 1. (a) The provisions of the Act, including definitions, apply to this resolution.
(b) This resolution shall be known as the "Electronic Meetings Policy" of the Council and applies to the Council and any committee appointed directly by the Council or its presiding officer.
Section 2. (a) Subject to Sections 3 and 5, any member may participate in a meeting by any electronic means of communication that: (i) allows all participating members of the governing body to simultaneously communicate with each other; and (ii) other than an meeting that is an executive session, allows the public to simultaneously attend and observe the meeting.
(b) A member who participates by an electronic means of communication: (i) shall be considered present for purposes of establishing a quorum; and may participate in final action only if the member can be seen and heard.
(c) All votes taken during a meeting at which at least one (1) members participates by an electronic means of communication must be taken by roll call vote.
Section 3. (a) At least fifty percent (50%) of the members must be physically present at a meeting at which a member will participate by means of electronic communication. Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the members may participate by an electronic means of communication at that same meeting.
(b) A member may not attend more than a fifty percent (50%) of the meetings in a calendar year by an electronic means of communication, unless the members electronic participation is due to:
- military service;
- illness or other medical condition;
- death of a relative; or
- an emergency involving actual or threatend injury to persons or property.
(c) A member may attend two (2) consecutive meetings (a set of meetings) by electronic communication. A member must attend in person at least one (1) meeting between sets of meetings that the member attends by electronic communication, unless the members absence is due to:
- military service;
- illness or other medical condition;
- death of a relative; or
- an emergency involving actual or threatend injury to persons or property.
Section 4. The minutes or memoranda of a meeting at which any member participates by electronic means of communication must:
- identify each member who
- was physically present at the meetingl
- participated in the meeting by electronic means of communication; and
- was absent; and
- identify the electronic means of communication by which:
- members participated in the meeting; and
- members of the public attended and observed the meeting, if the meeting was not an executive session.
Section 5. No member of the Council may participate by means of electronic communication in a meeting at which the Council may take final action to:
- adopt a budget;
- make a reduction in personnel;
- initiate a referendum;
- impose or increase a fee;
- impose or increase a penalty;
- exercise the Councils power of eminent domain; or
- establish, impose, raise or renew a tax
Section 6. (a) if an emergency is declared by:
- the governor under I.C. 10-14-3-122; or
- the mayor under I.C. 10-14-3-29; members are not required to be physically present for a meeting until the emergency is terminated.
(b) Members may participate in a meeting by any means of communication provided that:
- At least a quorum of the members participate in the meeting by means of electronic communication or in person.
- The public may simultaneously attend and observe the meeting unless the meeting is an executive session.
- The minutes or memoranda of the meeting must comply with Section 4 of this resolution.
(c) All votes taken during a meeting at which at least one member participates by an electronic means of communication must be taken by roll call vote.
Section 7. This resolution shall be effective from and after adoption by this Council and compliance with I.C. 36-4-6-14.
Resolved and adopted this 15th day of July, 2021.
#8-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SEWER SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO THE SEWER OPERATING ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") deems it necessary to transfer Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) from the Sewer Savings Account to the Sewer Operating Account in order to cover a negative appropriation with positive unspent appropriations; and,
WHEREAS, the transfer is necessary to bring the Sewer Operating Account positive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the transfer of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) from the Sewer Savings Account, Fund Number 902 001 520, to the Sewer Operating Account, Fund Number 606 931, is approved.
Section 3: That this Resolution shall become effective upon the adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel and publication as may be required by law.
Approved by the Lapel Town Council this 15th day of July 2021.
#9-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was originally appropriated in the annual budget.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lapel Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, that for the expenses of the taxing unit the following additional sums of money are hereby appropriated out of unappropriated revenue in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund #176) for the purpose specified herein, subject to laws governing the same:
Fund Name
Personal Services (10000)
Amount Requested
$48,728.50
Amount Approved
$48,728.50
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 16th day of September 2021.
#10-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CASCADDEN GIFT ACCOUNT FUND TO THE MVH FUND
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel operates and maintains an account titled Cascadden Gift Account (Fund #446); and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is desirable to loan the amount of Seventy-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($74,300.00) from the Cascadden Gift Account (#446) to the Town of Lapel's MVH (Fund #201), for a term not to exceed one (1) year, at a rate of zero percent (0%) interest, with all such repayments being made to the Cascadden Gift Account (#446).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lapel Town Council, as follows:
That it is deemed desirable for the Town's Cascadden Gift Fund to loan funds to the Town's MVH Fund, in the amount of Seventy-Four Thousand, Three Hundred Dollars ($74,300.00), for a term not to exceed one (1) year at a rate of zero percent (0%) interest, with all such repayments being made to the Cascadden Gift Fund.
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 27th day of July 2021.
#11-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, MADISON COUNTY, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUND TO THE MVH FUND.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel operates and maintains an account titled Sewer Improvement (Fund #608); and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is desirable to loan the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from the Sewer Improvement (Fund#608) to the Town of Lapel's MVH (Fund #201), for a term not to exceed one (1) year, at a rate of zero percent (0%) interest, with all such repayments being made to the Sewer Improvement Fund (#608).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lapel Town Council, as follows:
That it is deemed desirable for the Town's Sewer Improvement Fund to loan funds to the Town's MVH Fund, in the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand ($75,000.00), for a term not to exceed one (1) year at a rate of zero percent (0%) interest, with all such repayments being made to the Sewer Improvement Fund.
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 27th day of July 2021.
#12-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SEPARATE LEASE SCHEDULES AND CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, PURCHASE, FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, Town of Lapel, Indiana (the "Lessee"), a body politic and corporate duly organized and existing as a political subdivision, municipal corporation or similar public entity of the Ste of Indiana, is authorized by the laws of the State of Indiana to purchase, acquire and lease personal property for the benefit of the Lessee and its inhabitants and to enter into contracts with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee desires to purchase, acquire and lease certain equipment (including maintenance and other support service agreements) constituting personal property necessary for the Lessee to perform essential governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, in order to acquire such equipment, the Lessee proposes to enter into that certain Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") and separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto from time to time as provided in the Agreement with Crossroads Bank (the "Lessor"), the form of which has been presented to the governing body of the Lessee at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Lessee deems it for the benefit of the Lessee and for the efficient and effective administration thereof to enter into the Agreement and the separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto as provided in the Agreement for the purchase, acquisition and leasing of the equipment to be therein described on the terms and conditions therein provided;
NOW, THERE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel as follows:
Section 1. Approval of Documents. The form, terms and provisions of the Agreement and the separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto as provided in the Agreement are hereby approved in the Town Council president, or the Clerk Treasurer of the Lessee or other members of the governing body of the Lessee executing the same, the execution of such documents being conclusive evidence of such approval; and the Town Council President or the Clerk Treasurer of the Lessee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement, each Lease Schedule, each Certificate of Acceptance and any related Exhibits and Attachments attached to any thereof and to deliver the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance (including such Exhibits and Attachments) to the respective parties thereto.
Section 2. Other Actions Authorized. The officers and employees of the Lessee shall take all action necessary or reasonably required by the parties to the Agreement., each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby (including the execution and delivery of any tax certificate and agreement, each with respect to separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance, as contemplated in the Agreement) and to all action necessary in conformity therewith, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any closing and other documents required to be delivered in connection with the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance.
Section 3. No General Liability. Nothing contained in this Resolution, the Agreement, any Lease Schedule, any Certificate of Acceptance nor any other instrument shall be construed with respect to the Lessee as incurring a pecuniary liability or charge upon the general credit of the Lessee or against its taxing power, nor shall the breach of any agreement contained in this Resolution, the Agreement, any Lease Schedule, any Certificate of Acceptance or any other instrument or document executed in connection therewith impose any pecuniary liability upon the Lesse or any charge upon its general credit or against its taxing power, except to the extent that the Rental Payments payable under each Lease are special limited obligations of the Lessee as provided in such Lease.
Section 4. Appointment of Authorized Lessee Representatives. The Town Council President or the Clerk Treasurer (and/or/his/her Deputy Clerk Treasurer) of the Lessee is hereby designated to act as authorized representative of the Lessee for the purposes of the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance until such time as the governing body of the Lessee shall designate any other or different authorized representative for purposes of the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance in which the Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of any new authorized representatives designated as herein provided.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity of unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. Repealer. All bylaws, orders and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer shall not be contrued as reviving any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance or part thereof.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval and adoption.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 18th day of November, 2021.
#13-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SEPARATE LEASE SCHEDULES AND CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, PURCHASE, FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, Town of Lapel, Indiana (the "Lessee"), a body politic and corporate duly organized and existing as a political subdivision, municipal corporation or similar public entity of the Ste of Indiana, is authorized by the laws of the State of Indiana to purchase, acquire and lease personal property for the benefit of the Lessee and its inhabitants and to enter into contracts with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee desires to purchase, acquire and lease certain equipment (including maintenance and other support service agreements) constituting personal property necessary for the Lessee to perform essential governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, in order to acquire such equipment, the Lessee proposes to enter into that certain Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") and separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto from time to time as provided in the Agreement with Crossroads Bank (the "Lessor"), the form of which has been presented to the governing body of the Lessee at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Lessee deems it for the benefit of the Lessee and for the efficient and effective administration thereof to enter into the Agreement and the separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto as provided in the Agreement for the purchase, acquisition and leasing of the equipment to be therein described on the terms and conditions therein provided;
NOW, THERE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel as follows:
Section 1. Approval of Documents. The form, terms and provisions of the Agreement and the separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance relating thereto as provided in the Agreement are hereby approved in the Town Council president, or the Clerk Treasurer of the Lessee or other members of the governing body of the Lessee executing the same, the execution of such documents being conclusive evidence of such approval; and the Town Council President or the Clerk Treasurer of the Lessee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement, each Lease Schedule, each Certificate of Acceptance and any related Exhibits and Attachments attached to any thereof and to deliver the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance (including such Exhibits and Attachments) to the respective parties thereto.
Section 2. Other Actions Authorized. The officers and employees of the Lessee shall take all action necessary or reasonably required by the parties to the Agreement., each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby (including the execution and delivery of any tax certificate and agreement, each with respect to separate Lease Schedules and Certificates of Acceptance, as contemplated in the Agreement) and to all action necessary in conformity therewith, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any closing and other documents required to be delivered in connection with the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance.
Section 3. No General Liability. Nothing contained in this Resolution, the Agreement, any Lease Schedule, any Certificate of Acceptance nor any other instrument shall be construed with respect to the Lessee as incurring a pecuniary liability or charge upon the general credit of the Lessee or against its taxing power, nor shall the breach of any agreement contained in this Resolution, the Agreement, any Lease Schedule, any Certificate of Acceptance or any other instrument or document executed in connection therewith impose any pecuniary liability upon the Lesse or any charge upon its general credit or against its taxing power, except to the extent that the Rental Payments payable under each Lease are special limited obligations of the Lessee as provided in such Lease.
Section 4. Appointment of Authorized Lessee Representatives. The Town Council President or the Clerk Treasurer (and/or/his/her Deputy Clerk Treasurer) of the Lessee is hereby designated to act as authorized representative of the Lessee for the purposes of the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance until such time as the governing body of the Lessee shall designate any other or different authorized representative for purposes of the Agreement, each Lease Schedule and each Certificate of Acceptance in which the Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of any new authorized representatives designated as herein provided.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity of unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. Repealer. All bylaws, orders and resolutions or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency. The repealer shall not be contrued as reviving any bylaw, order, resolution or ordinance or part thereof.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval and adoption.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 18th day of November, 2021.
#14-2021
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was originally appropriated in the annual budget; now, therefore:
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County Indiana that for the expenses of the taxing unit the following additional sums of money are hereby appropraited out of the funds named and for the purposes specified, subject to the laws governing the same.
MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND
201001400 CAPITAL EXPENSES $35,000
LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND
202001400 CAPITAL EXPENSES $61,525
PARK AND RECREATION FUND
204001300 Other Services & Charges $4,000
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND
208001300 Other Services & Charges $475
INTRODUCED & PASSED on this 13th day of December, 2021 by the Town Council of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, having been passed by a vote of four (4) in Favor and zero (0) Oppposed.
#15-2021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer recommended that funds be transferred from the following Funds in the amounts stated.
FROM: MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND #201
LINE ITEM: 201001117.000 MVH ADM LABOR COMP $9,000
LINE ITEM: 201001341.000 MVH SVC INSURANCE $5,000
TOTAL AMOUNT $14,000
TO: MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND #201
LINE ITEM: 201001241.000 MVH SUPPLIES - MISC $900
LINE ITEM: 201001442.00 MVH STREET REPAIR $13,100
FROM: PARK FUND #204
LINE ITEM: 204001441 PARK EQUIPMENT $4,882
TOTAL AMOUNT $4,882
TO: PARK FUND #204
LINE ITEM: 204001361 PARK REPAIRS $4,882
#17-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DORMANT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO THE ACTIVE CHECKING ACCOUNT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") deems it necessary to transfer five thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($5,740) from the Sewer Customer Deposit Savings Account (927), to the Sewer Customer Deposit Checking Account (614) in order to zero out the dormant savings fund accountl and,
WHEREAS, the transfer is necessary to delete the dormant fund (927).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the transfer of five thousand seven hundred forty dollars ($5,740) from the Sewer Customer Deposit Savings Account, Fund Number 927, to the Sewer Customer Deposit Checking Account, Fund Number 614, is approved.
Section 3: That this Resolution shall become effective upon adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel and publication may be required by law.
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 16th day of December, 2021.
#18-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DORMANT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO THE ACTIVE CHECKING ACCOUNT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") deems it necessary to transfer twelve thousand six hundred thirty-one dollars & thirty-three cents ($12,631.33) from the Water Meter Customer Deposit Savings Account (928), to the Water Meter Customer Deposit Checking Account (604) in order to zero out the dormant savings fund accountl and,
WHEREAS, the transfer is necessary to delete the dormant fund. (928)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the transfer of twelve thousand six hundred thirty-one dollars & thirty-three cents ($!2,631.33) from the Water Meter Customer Deposit Savings Account, Fun Number 928, to the Water Meter Customer Deposit Checking Account, Fund Number 604, is approved.
Section 3: That this resolution shall become effective upon adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, and publication may be required by law.
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 16th day of December, 2021.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LAPEL, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM DORMANT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS TO THE ACTIVE CHECKING ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, the Town of Lapel ("Town" or "Lapel") deems it necessary to transfer thirty-one thousand twenty-two dollars ($31,022) from the Gas Meter Customer Deposit Savings Account (929), to the Gas Meter Customer Deposit Checking Account (618) in order to zero out the dormant savings fund account; and,
WHEREAS, the transfer is necessary to delete the dormant fund. (929)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, as follows:
Section 1: That the recitals stated herein are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2: That the transfer of thirty-one thousand twenty-tw dollars ($31,022) from the Gas Meter Customer Deposit Savings Account, Fund Number 9292, to the Gas Meter Customer Deposit Checking Account, Fund Number 618, is approved.
Section 3: That this resolution shall become effective upon adoption and signature of the Town Council of the Town of Lapel, and publication may be required by law.
APPROVED by the Lapel Town Council this 16th day of December, 2021.