4729-18 Adopting and Approving written Fiscal Plan for the South Bend Chocoloate Annexation Area

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South Bend Chocolate Annexation Area 6 SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer - The nearest sanitary sewer to the west originates at the existing lift station near US 20 and Poppy Road. The City is currently designing a sewer extension that will run along the south side of US 20 from the northwest corner of the Annexation Area to the lift station. The lift station has sufficient capacity to accept flows from the Annexation Area. Development of the site requires City approval of a drainage plan that meets the City's requirement to store on site all runoff from developed areas. Connection to the City storm sewer is not permitted. Water-The South Bend Water Works currently has a 16" water main that runs on the north side of US 20 from Olive Road to Pine Road. This water main would provide sufficient capacity for the Annexation Area. The petitioner would likely need to connect to the water line by boring under US 20. A 12" water main is located along the west side of Pine Road. The petitioner may wish to connect to both water mains to provide redundancy to the project site. Extensions of, or taps into sanitary sewer and water lines shall be governed by state law and the rules and regulations of the South Bend Water Works and Sewer Utility. The Annexation Area may be subject to system development charges for both water and sewer services. Street Lighting - Street lighting is provided along US 20 (Lincolnway West) within the Annexation Area. Should any additional lighting be necessary, street lighting on wood poles with overhead wiring can be provided through an ongoing contract with Indiana Michigan Power. If the developer wishes to construct and dedicate additional street lighting, especially of a decorative nature or with underground wiring, the City may accept it for maintenance and operation, supported by property tax revenue. Waivers of Annexation - No waivers of right to remonstrate against annexation are in effect for this area. Streets - No new public streets are proposed with this annexation. The annexation would add a portion of US 20 (Lincolnway West) to the city limits, but US 20 will continue to be maintained by the Indiana Department of Transportation following annexation. If the project site is accessed at the US 20-Olive Road intersection, INDOT may require the petitioner to make improvements there and to the adjoining on and off ramps at the US 20-St. Joseph Valley Parkway (Bypass) interchange. Depending on the location of access to the project site, a City Curb Cut Application or INDOT permit will be required for any new driveway approaches. The petitioner would be responsible for installing sidewalks along public streets as the project develops.