Fiscal Plan for Henry Annexation Area in Centre Township

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Henry Annexation Area 5 SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer- An 8" diameter sanitary sewer exists on the Farmington Lane frontage of the annexation area. It has sufficient capacity to carry load expected from this Annexation Area and potential future extensions. The City of South Bend extended sewer to this area. Capital will be recovered from any connections according to the utility extension ordinance. Water- The South Send Water Works currently has a 10" water main on the west side of Miami Street that terminates at a fire hydrant near the southeast corner of the Annexation Area. There is more than adequate water capacity for the Annexation Area. Extensions of, or taps into sanitary sewer and water lines shall be governed by I.C. 36-9-22- 2, I.C. 8-1.5-3 and 4, and the rules and regulations of the South Bend Water Works and Sewer Utility. Street Lighting - No additional street lighting will be necessary. The existing street lighting system adequately covers this area. Waivers ofAnnexation - No waivers of right to remonstrate against annexation are in effect for this area. Streets - Miami Street is maintained by the City. If the annexation proceeds, the Street Commissioner and the County Highway Commissioner will confer to mutually agree on a maintenance plan for the approximately 264 feet of Farmington Lane added to the City. No capital expenditure will be needed to extend sweeping and snow removal service to the area. Gas tax reimbursements to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund pay for operation of the service. 2010 Actual Budget Report for the Department: Expenditures: $4,765,812 Miles of Roadway in City: @499.8 Cost per Mile: @$9,535 New Mileage within Area: @0.05 miles (264 feet) Estimated Maintenance cost � for Annexation Area per year: @$477 B. Police Department The Annexation Area would be expected to be added to the existing Beat 16. Police patrols, traffic enforcement, and emergency responses will be part of the services the City will offer to this area. This proposed annexation would require officers to cover a relatively small additional area to this beat. At this time, it is not expected that this annexation would cause calls for service to increase significantly and it is not anticipated that it will be necessary to increase police patrols beyond the existing beat patrol. The area under consideration is not expected to cause any unusual problems.