If the legislative body finds that a refunding of outstanding bonds would be of benefit to the health and welfare of the consolidated city and would comply with the purposes and provisions of this chapter, it may authorize the issuance of bonds under IC 5-1-5 to refund outstanding bonds issued in accordance with this chapter. A saving to the issuing body as provided in IC 5-1-5-2 is not required for the issuance of refunding bonds.
IC 36-9-31-12