Ind. Code § 36-1-12-2 – "Public work"

(a) As used in this chapter, "public work" means the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or renovation of a public building, airport facility, or other structure that is paid for out of a public fund or out of a special assessment. The term includes the construction, alteration, or repair of a highway, street, alley, bridge, sewer, drain, or other improvement that is paid for out of a public fund or out of a special assessment. The term also includes any public work leased by a political subdivision under a lease containing an option to purchase.
(b) The term does not include work involved in an extension or installation of utility infrastructure described in section 1(g) of this chapter.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 5-16-1 part; Part new.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.57, SEC.38. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.56, SEC.2; P.L.329-1985, SEC.12; P.L.337-1987, SEC.1; P.L.91-2017, SEC.10.