Fiscal Plan for U.S. 31 South Annexation Area in Centre Township

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US 31 South Annexation Area 6 SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer - An existing 30 -inch sanitary sewer is located at the intersection of Ruby and Topaz Streets. This sewer can be extended with a 24 -inch sewer south on Ruby Street to Johnson Road, then east to Main Street, then south to US 31 South, then south to Kem Road. The sewer would be reduced in size to an 18 -inch pipe, which would continue south on US 31 South for approximately 4,000'. This sanitary sewer extension has the capacity to handle the additional load and service the Annexation Area. The cost extend the sewer is $435,000. A seperate sewer extension to service the residential properties around Jackson Road and Main Street will be required. The cost for this extension is estimated at approximately $80,000. Water - There is an existing 12 -inch water line at the intersection of Johnson Road and US 31 South. This 12 -inch water line would be extended west to Main Street, then south to US 31 South, then south to the proposed commercial development. This water line extension has the capacity to service the Annexation Area. The cost to extend the water is $375,592.00. A seperate water extension to service the residential properties around Jackson Road and Main Street will be required. The cost for this extension is estimated at approximately $250,000. Storm Sewer - No storm sewers exist in the area. All storm water is to be retained on site. Street Lights - The estimated cost to install street lights is $50,000 Other Capital Expenditures - An increased capital expenditure to maintain streets is estimated to be at $50,000 Public improvements within the Annexation Area, such as street lights, roads, curbs and sidewalks are to be at the expense of the developers. Improvements will be able to be maintained without additional expense. Extensions of, or taps into sanitary sewer and water lines shall be governed by I.C. 36- 9 -22 -2, I.C. 8 -1.5 -3 and 4, and the rules and regulations of the South Bend Water Works and Sewer Utilities. Exact locations and routes of the sewer and water extensions will be determined at the design stage B. Police Department The Annexation Area will be added to Beat 15. The expansion of Beat 15 will extend the Beat approximately 1.5 miles south of the present City limits currently at the St. Joseph Valley Parkway and US 31 interchange. Police coverage can be expected to begin shortly after the effective date of the annexation. The Department notes that the annexation of this area will require police officers to respond to typical residential property crimes such as vandalism and auto larcenies. Commercial areas are generally prone to drive -offs and robberies, although this area has not been subject to a high