Section 709.12. Apportioning of indebtedness of annexed territory - division of funds

When proceedings have been commenced to annex a portion of a township, or portions of more than one township, to a municipal corporation upon which the tax levies made by the board of township trustees for the payment of the township debt do not apply, the county auditor shall ascertain and apportion the amount of existing net indebtedness of the township which shall be assumed and paid by the municipal corporation. The apportionment shall be made in the proportion of the total duplicate for the annexed territory transferred to the municipal corporation to the total tax duplicate remaining in and for the unannexed portion of the township. The auditor shall ascertain, adjust, and divide between the municipal corporation and the unannexed portion of the township any unencumbered balance on hand to the credit of any fund of such township, in the same proportion as is provided in this section for the division and apportionment of indebtedness. No division shall be made of a balance in any fund of a township that is required for the retirement of its indebtedness. In case any net indebtedness is assumed by the municipal corporation as provided in this section, the legislative authority of such municipal corporation shall provide for the payment of such indebtedness by the levy of taxes therefor, or by the appropriation from an appropriate fund. The proceeds of such levy or appropriation shall be transferred to the proper authorities of the township for the final redemption of its indebtedness.

Effective Date: 12-01-1967