Fiscal Plan for Ashley Annexation Area in German Township

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Annexation Area H. Tax Rate The tax rates used are those of 1996 payable in 1997. The Township Rate will decrease by $.5426 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 $7.024 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 $6.4814 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 1996 payable 1997, St. Joseph County Auditor property tax records: Net Assessment: $1,000.00 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 An existing 8 -inch sanitary sewer and a 12 -inch water main is available on Brick Road, approximately 1,800 feet east of the Annexation Area. An existing 8 -inch sewer and a 10 -inch water main is available in William Richardson Drive, and will be available in the new W. Cleveland Road subdivision. It is noted that easements may need to be acquired for the sewer and water. Sanitary sewer and water facilities have the capacity to serve the Annexation Area. Public improvements made within the Annexation Area should be at the expense of the developer. Improvements will be able to be maintained without additional expense.