18-58 Ceres Annexation Area Fiscal Plan

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Ceres Annexation Area 6 SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer - A 24"-diameter sanitary sewer runs along the south side of Calvert Street. Six-inch laterals project from each manhole. The sewers would provide sufficient capacity, unless future users discharge a high volume of liquid waste. The sewer discharges to a lift station on Calvert Street,just east of Renewable Road. The lift station is nearing capacity for the existing flows. 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 10" water main on the south side of Calvert Street that ends about 700 feet east of the Annexation Area. This water main would provide sufficient capacity for the Annexation Area. Another 10" water main that could provide service to the area is located along Renewable Road. 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. Streets - No new public streets are proposed with this annexation. Calvert Street runs along part of the north boundary of the Annexation Area. The annexation would add a portion of the St. Joseph Valley Parkway(US 20/31 Bypass) to the city limits, but that highway will continue to be maintained by the Indiana Department of Transportation following annexation. Should the land ever be subdivided, at least one other access should be provided as an alternate to Calvert Street. Any new street crossings of the area's regulated ditches would be subject to the approval of the St. Joseph County Drainage Board. Street Lighting -Should any street lighting be necessary, it can be provided on wood poles with overhead wiring 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. If subdividing the land requires new streets, lighting, sewers, and water mains, the design and construction of those facilities would be the responsibility of the developer and must be completed per current City standards. The area's soils and high water table may not be suitable for all types of development, and they would have to be considered in any plan for development.