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�4SOUi� g��d <br /> \PEACE <br /> x x <br /> 1865 <br /> CITY OF SOUTH BEND <br /> COMMUNITY INVESTMENT <br /> September 20, 2017 <br /> Mr. Tim Scott, President Filed in Clerk's Office <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> 4th Floor County-City Building SEP 2 0 2017 <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 _ <br /> KAREE:MAH FOWLER <br /> RE: Administration of Downspout Disconnect Mandate CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN <br /> Dear President Scott: <br /> The City's Departments of Community Investment and Public Works are seeking to modify clarify <br /> Section 17-4 of South Bend's Municipal Code, which mandates the disconnection of downspouts, sump <br /> pumps and parking lots from the City's sanitary and combined sewer system. <br /> We are seeking to extend the deadline for residential properties to disconnect to December 31 st, 2020, <br /> aligning it with the deadline for commercial properties. We are also seeking to clarify and simplify the <br /> exemption process for commercial buildings where disconnection would be infeasible or would impose <br /> costs much higher than the benefits. <br /> The proposed revisions create an"In-Lieu of Disconnect Fee Program"that covers the estimated <br /> benefits to the combined sewer system that would be realized if disconnection occurred. This program <br /> offers an alternative to commercial buildings that cannot disconnect or face cost prohibitive measures to <br /> disconnect. It would charge a fee per square foot of impervious surface of the property that is connected <br /> to the sanitary or combined sewer. The per-square-foot fee is based on the cost to the City to implement <br /> the long-term control plan (LTCP) and annual South Bend rainfall. Any funds raised would be <br /> specifically directed toward reducing the financial burden of the LTCP on South Bend residents. The <br /> program also includes a discounted rate for small businesses, non-profits, and governmental entities. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. 1, along with representatives from the Department of Public Works <br /> will attend the Committee and Council meetings to address any questions. <br /> Sine ely, <br /> J es Mueller <br /> Executive Director <br /> Department of Community Investment <br /> EXCELLENCE I ACCOUNTABILITY I INNOVATION I INCLUSION I EMPOWERMENT <br /> 1400S County-City Building 1 227 W.Jefferson Bvld.I South Bend,Indiana 466011 p 574.235.93711 vwvw.southbendin.gov <br />