Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-9-6-13

Sec. 13. (a) A contract under this section must be submitted to the city legislative body and does not take effect until approved by ordinance of the legislative body.

(b) The works board may authorize a telegraph, telephone, electric light, gas, water, steam, railroad, or interurban company to use and erect necessary structures in any street, alley, or public place in the city.  The works board may prescribe the terms and conditions of uses under this section and may fix by contract the price to be charged to the company.