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

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US 31 South Annexation Area 7 volume of such incidences in the past. The proposed retail stores may require additional police response. The Department further notes that traffic enforcement is a concern in this area. The volume of traffic and the number of accidents over the past year indicates that the request for police assistance will increase in the Beat. The Department notes that police units could be expected to provide service to the proposed annexation area. Beat 15 may need future reconfiguration to better service its area, especially since other Beats may not be able to provide efficient support for back up calls. Additional growth on the southside may require a new police beat, which would effect other beats in the City. C. Fire Department The South Bend Fire Department does not foresee any unusual fire protection problems related to this annexation. The Annexation Area is located approximately 2 miles from Station #10, located at 308 West Ireland Road. Additional Fire Department units would respond from the new Fire Station #10 to be located at York Road, just south of Jackson Road, approximately 5 miles away. Fire officials note that response times will be comparable to other areas of the City, and that no additional equipment will need to be purchased or personnel hired to service the Annexation Area. D. Code Enforcement The Department of Code Enforcement can provide services to the Annexation Area with no additional increase in manpower or equipment. E. Environmental Services The Division of Environmental Services notes that service will be offered as needed. The service will be offered at a rate of $8.00 per month, or $5.50 per month for senior citizens. F. Administrative Services The incorporation of the Annexation Area will not effect the provision of other services currently provided to this property on a county -wide basis. The St. Joseph County Health Department, the St. Joseph County Public Library, the Area Plan Commission and the St. Joseph County /South Bend Building Department are some of the county -wide agencies that will continue to provide the same type and level of services to the Annexation Area.