02/18/91 Board of Public Works Minutes

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N REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1991 II. EXISTING LAND USE The Annexation Area is currently vacant land. III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The developer of this project proposes to construct both single- family and duplex units on the site. There will be no more than four (4) units per acre. All surface drainage is to be handled in compliance with the City of South Bend's Subdivision Standards. The developer of the project is responsible for all infrastructure improvements including streets, street lighting, water, sewers and stormwater drainage facilities. IV. PROVISION OF CITY SERVICES A. Public works No expenditure of funds by the City will be required to provide capital improvements due to the fact that the developer will providing street construction, street lighting, sewer facilities, water facilities, and stormwater drainage facilities throughout the Annexation Area. The proposed streets represent less than one percent of the City's current road system and can be easily maintained with existing personnel and equipment. The wastewater treatment and collection systems can provide service to the proposed area without any additional expenditures by the City. The water system is adequate and available for the Annexation Area. The City can also provide solid waste collection services to the Annexation Area without additional equipment or personnel. B. Police Protection The Annexation Area will be added to Beat 15. A new beat, Beat 16, was recommended as part of other annexations which have occurred on the southeast side of South Bend within the last year and a half. The proposed use and proximity of this Annexation Area to schools, commercial and residential areas as well as other recently annexed areas increases the need for the recently recommended beat to provide proper service to the overall area. The Annexation Area will become part of Beat 16 once the new beat is fully staffed and funded. The Annexation Area will account for approximately 5 percent of the cost for the new beat. The South Bend Police Department estimates this to be a total yearly cost of approximately $8500. Police protection of the scope detailed herein will be furnished to the Annexation Area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation. Police Officials recommend, however, that the additional officers and beat allocation be in place at the start of the construction of the project to deter theft of building materials and tools and to provide emergency response for medical and police matters. Personnel costs will be included in the annual operating budget of the Police Department. Vehicle costs will be paid from either the Cumulative Capital Development Fund or the General Fund. C. Fire Protection