Fiscal Plan for Park Annexation Area in German Township

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Park Annexation Area H. Tax Rate The tax rates used are those of 1997 payable in 1998. The Township Rate will decrease by $.5091 per $100.00 of assessed valuation with the deletion of the Fire Fighting Fund, the Fire Debt Fund and the Cumulative Fire assessments. The tax rate for the Annexation Area will increase by $7.3263 with the addition of the City and Town Rate, the Redevelopment District Rate and the South Bend Transpo Rate. The net increase in property taxes will be $6.8172 per $100.00 of assessed valuation. Table 2 shows representative tax rate information as published by the St. Joseph County Auditor. I. Assessments Net Assessment 1997 payable 1998, St. Joseph County Auditor property tax records: Net Assessment: $2,230.00 J. Councilmanic District The Annexation Area will be in Councilmanic District 1. K. Hiring Plan It is anticipated that this annexation will not result in the elimination of jobs for employees of any other governmental entities. The German Township Trustee has been notified of this annexation. SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer - An existing 15 -inch sanitary sewer is located at the southeast comer of Olive Road and Brick Road. A 15 -inch sanitary sewer extension of approximately 1,300 feet in Brick Road would be required by the developer. The lift station for this sewer connection is capable of handling the additional load. Water - There is an existing 12 -inch water main on the south side of Brick Road. A 16 -inch main is proposed to be installed, in 1998, along Orange Road in connection with a new water tower off of Adams Road. No waivers for water or sewer exist on file. It is noted that easements may need to be acquired for the sewer and water.