Sec. 2. (a) The department may do the following:
(1) Lease state owned land that is under the management and control of the department to a local governmental unit or a political subdivision of the state or local government.
(2) Lease federally owned land that is under the control and management of the department.
(3) Contract for the construction and operation of lodging, food, and other outdoor recreation, water resources, or service facilities that the department considers appropriate on the land.
(b) If the department determines that action permitted by subsection (a) would be in the best interests of the citizens of Indiana, a lease and contract may be negotiated and executed in the manner prescribed by this chapter in addition to the methods permitted by other statutes.