A requesting township shall timely file the township small structure improvement plan, pursuant to § 31-34-7, with the county highway superintendent and an annual report, pursuant to § 8-10-30, in order to be eligible for the funds. Any township requesting use of rural access infrastructure moneys pursuant to this chapter shall meet at least one of the following requirements:
(1) Impose an annual property tax levy, pursuant to § 10-12-28.2; or
(2) Impose a tax levy opt out pursuant to § 10-13-36.