Indiana Code Title 8. Utilities and Transportation § 8-1.5-2-8

Sec. 8. Before a municipal legislative body:

it may appropriate out of its general fund an amount not exceeding five percent (5%) of the total estimated cost of constructing or acquiring the utility, as necessary to pay the expenses of a preliminary investigation, surveys, plans, specifications, and appraisals, including engineering and legal expenses in constructing or acquiring the utility.  Any action by the municipal legislative body in making an appropriation is final and not subject to review by the department of local government finance.  The municipal legislative body may renew or adjust the appropriation on an annual basis until the construction or acquisition of the utility is complete.