Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-33-6-13

(1) Except as provided in IC 14-33-24-8(d), levy taxes on the real property in the district.

(2) Except as provided in IC 14-33-24-8(d), make assessments on the real property in the district, except the property that is exempt under IC 14-33-7-4, for exceptional benefits to the property and further assessments pro rata for maintenance and operation of the works of improvement.

(3) Issue bonds and short and long term notes.

(4) Incur other debts and liabilities.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (c), exercise the power of eminent domain, both inside and outside the boundaries of the district, in accordance with this article or another eminent domain statute.  In the exercise of this power, due care shall be taken to minimize interference with other public interests involved.

(6) Make payments for the fair value of all property taken under eminent domain proceedings, and in cases that are appealed, make the payments into court and proceed promptly in placing the district plan in operation.

(7) Institute any type of civil legal proceedings in a court having jurisdiction over the person or property in question.

(8) Purchase or rent property.

(9) Sell services or property that are produced incident to the district plan at a fair and reasonable price.

(10) Make contracts or otherwise enter into agreements with persons or federal, state, or local governmental agencies for construction, maintenance, operation, or security of any part of the district.

(11) Receive and disburse money.

(12) Lease land and other assets to municipalities, counties, and park boards of municipalities or counties, with the term and annual rental adequate to meet the district's repayment schedule for financing, if any, of the land and other assets leased.  Municipalities, counties, and park boards of municipalities or counties may enter into leases without limitations of other statutes regarding the receipt of petitions, the duration of the term of the lease, or the distance of the land and other assets from the corporate boundaries.  The municipalities, counties, and park boards may enter into leases:

The board may pledge the rental income from the lease as revenue for services or property produced incident to the operation of the district.

(13) Perform necessary construction and maintenance work as follows: