Fiscal Plan for Shively/Demaegt Annexation Area German Township

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indicated 62 housing units with a population of 142. The Annexation Area consists of only a portion of Block 311C. A site survey of the Annexation Area was conducted. Based on the survey, there are no housing units, or any other types of structures, within the Annexation Area. The Annexation Area therefore has no observed population, and a density of zero (0). F. Buildings and Land Use There are no dwelling units or any other type of structures observed within the Annexation Area. The Annexation Area is a mixture of agricultural and open fields, with a wooded area at the east end. G. Zoning The site is zoned 'R" Residential and "M" Manufacturing in unincorporated St. Joseph County. Upon annexation, it will be zoned "A" Residential per the requirements of Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend. Upon notification of the annexation, The Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County may recommend a zoning classification other than "A" Residential. H. Tax Rate Tax rate information is based upon published tax rates for tax year 1992 payable in 1993. Tax rates may, and generally do, change every year. Depending upon the effective date of the annexation, the rates used here may no longer be applicable. The City of South Bend will be providing fire service upon incorporation of the Annexation Area. Therefore, it is estimated that the Township Rate will decrease by $308 per $100.00 of assessed valuation with the deletion of the Fire Fighting Fund, and the Fire Debt Fund. It is estimated that the tax rate for the Annexation Area will increase by $5.9126 per $100.00 of assessed valuation 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 are estimated to be $5.6046 per $100.00 of assessed valuation. Table 3 in the Appendix shows the current, representative tax rate information as published by the St. Joseph County Auditor. 61