05-13-68 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 13 1968 REPORT OF ANNEXATION COMMITTEE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on Annexation to whom was referred, on February 27, 1967, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LANDS AND PROVIDING, AFTER ANNEXATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT, THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, ONE HALF (2) OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE IMPOSED UPON THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SHALL BE IMPOUNDED AND PLACED IN A SPECIAL FUND SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANNEXED TERRITORY ". (Ironwood and Jackson) Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance having been referred to the Area Plan Commission, and in due course recommendations were made there on from the Area Plan Commission, and that the Ordinance is reported to the Council with a favorable recommendation for passage, It is.--further suggested that a public hearing should be held on the Ordinance on May 27, 1968. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Chairman There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF ANNEXATION COMMITTEE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on Annexation to whom was referred, on February 27, 1967, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRING ING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS AND PROVIDING, AFTER ANNEXATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT, THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, ONE HALF ('k) OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE IMPOSED UPON THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SHALL BE IMPOUNDED AND PLACED IN A SPECIAL FUND SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANNEXED TERRITORY ". (Crest Manor) Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance should be withdrawn in its entirety. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Chairman There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF ANNEXATION COMMITTEE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on Annexation to whom was referred, on February 27, 1967, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CERTAIN LANDS AND PROVIDING, AFTER ANNEXATION SHALL TAKE EFFECT, THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, ONE -HALF Q) OF THE MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE IMPOSED UPON THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SHALL BE IMPOUNDED AND PLACED IN A SPECIAL FUND SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ANNEXED TERRITORY." (Kensington Farms) Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance should be withdrawn in its entirety. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Chairman There being no objections, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION April 3, 1968 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend, South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: SUBJECT: The annexation of a tract of land comprising thirteen acres in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 3 East, in Centre Township, which tract is situated approximately one -half mile South of Jackson Road and running westerly from York Road as the same will be extended southward from Jackson Road. 1. NATURE OF ANNEXATION AREA: The area contains approximately 13 acres of vacant land. The character of the surrounding properties is single family residential. It is felt that this property should develop as single family residential. 2. CITY SERVICES: a. Police Department - The City of South Bend Police Department has indicated that this area could be given limited service at this time. This is due to the fact that the car serving this area has a large district to cover. Any future annexations in this area would necessitate another car being put in service. b. Fire Department - The South Bend Fire Department could presently provide service to this area but as future annexation takes place there will be a need for another fire station in the general area. c. Sanitation Department - The City of South Bend is presently providing service to the adjacent areas and essential municipal services can be provided to the annexation area without and additional costs. d. Health Department - The Health Department is rendering services to this area now and no change would be necessary if-this area is annexed.