Sec. 7. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the fiscal officer of a political subdivision may appropriate funds received from a person (as defined in IC 6-1.1-1-10) if:
(1) the funds are received as a result of damage to property of the political subdivision; and
(2) the funds are appropriated for the purpose of repairing or replacing the damaged property.
However, this section applies only if the funds are in fact expended to repair or replace the property within the twelve (12) month period after they are received.