Fiscal Plan for Stouffer Annexation Area in Clay Township

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SECTION II. REQUIREMENTS OF STATE ANNEXATION LAW A. Applicability This fiscal plan meets the requirements of state law by adhering to the appropriate sections of the Indiana Code relative to contiguity (36- 4- 3- 13(c)(1)); the need for the territory to be annexed (36- 4- 3- 13(c)(2)); development of a written fiscal plan (36- 4- 3- 13(d)); and all other applicable provision relative to notice, publication and recordation. More specific and detailed information, meeting the provisions of the applicable sections of state law, can be found in the appropriate sections of this fiscal plan. B. Need For Annexation of New Area As noted in Section I.C. of this fiscal plan, the Annexation Area is surrounded by the City. Development of properties surrounding the Annexation Area are subject to the ordinances and standards of the City. Development of the Annexation Area is subject to the ordinances and standards of St. Joseph County. The Ordinances and development standards of the City and of St. Joseph County are not identical nor are they necessarily compatible. The City must be able to plan for development of land within its jurisdiction. Since the Annexation Area is wholly surrounded by the City, and yet is subject to different development standards, zoning and other ordinances than that property surrrounding it, planning for the development of the City in the vicinity of the Annexation Area is inherently more difficult and potentially frustrated. The Annexation Area is therefore needed and can be used by the City for its development. A 6" water main abuts the Annexation Area with a 1" existing lateral to the property line. The Creekwood Villas Subdivision is presently served by an 8" sanitary sewer line. Both the sewer and water line have the capacity to provide service to the Annexation Area. It is noted that Creekview Drive from which the property owner accesses his property is a City maintained thoroughfare and that future maintenance to Creekview Drive would directly benefit the Annexation Area. The Creekwood Villas development and the area immediately south of the Annexation Area is currently being patrolled by the City Police Department through Beat 11. South Bend police officers are most likely to be in a more advantageous position to respond to calls in a more timely manner within the Annexation Area than their counterparts in St. Joseph County. 2