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REGULAR MEETING November 12, 2018 RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 18-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (OLD NATIONAL ANNEXATION AREA) Councilmember Oliver Davis, chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Michael Divita, Planner for the Department of Community Investment with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, served as the presenter for this bill.Mr.Divita stated,This fiscal plan is for a one point nine(1.9) acre annexation that has been requested by the property owner of one (1) parcel located at 17730 State Road 23. As you just heard, the petitioner proposes to redevelop the site for a gas station. No capital improvements are currently planned by the City as part of this annexation. Water is already available along both State Road 23 and Douglas Road. Sewer is available along Douglas, as well. The adjacent portion of Douglas is already within City limits. A portion of State Road 23 will annex but will need to be maintained by INDOT. The annexation area will be added to the fourth (4th) Common Council District and served by Police Beat Eleven (11), Fire Station Three (3), Emergency Medics Three (3) and Code Enforcement Area Four (4). These and other non-capital services will be in place within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation with response times comparable to other areas in the City. I ask for Council's adoption of the fiscal plan and I'd be happy to take any questions you might have. Council President Tim Scott opened the floor to questions from Council Members for the presenter. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated,I have a question and it may not necessarily be for Mr. Divita. In reference to this bill, and regarding Bill No. 56-18, the third (3rd) reading on that will be at the next meeting, correct? Council Attorney Bob Palmer replied, Correct. State Statute dictates the final Council vote on this cannot be made until after fourteen (14) days have passed from the public hearing. Councilmember Oliver Davis followed up, But the fiscal plan, tonight, we'll vote on that? Council Attorney Bob Palmer confirmed, Correct. The fiscal plan has to be approved before the annexation ordinance can be voted on. Councilmember Oliver Davis then asked, So 56-18, next time, will be just a third(3rd) reading? It won't be heard in the afternoon or in the meeting, correct? Council Attorney Bob Palmer replied, That is correct. There will be no public hearing. It will be in Council Portion Only. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, Ok, I'm at peace then, sir. Thank you. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to adopt Bill No. 18-59. Councilmember Karen White seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight(8) ayes. 18-65 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY 4