Fiscal Plan for Douglas Road Annexation Area in Clay Township

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Douglas Road Annexation Area S J. Municipal Legislative District The Annexation Area will be in the 4th District. 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 Clay Township Trustee has been notified of this Annexation by letter. SECTION III. MUNICIPAL SERVICES A. Public Works Sewer -Sanitary sewer service to the site is currently available in a ten inch diameter sewer on Douglas Road. This sewer has adequate capacity to serve the Annexation Area. Public sewer extensions, at developer expense, will be necessary to serve any new lots created by future subdivision of this annexation area, if any. Water -The South Bend Water Works currently has a 10" water main along the north side of Douglas that ends approximately 1500 feet east of State Road 23. We have no flow test data for this area but a pressure reading taken on 3/29/07 indicated a static pressure of 61 psi. There should be adequate flow for the proposed Annexation Area. Street Lighting -The City of South Bend has an agreement with developers of property along Douglas Road inside and outside the Annexation Area to create a tax increment financing district to fund infrastructure in the annexation area and all of Douglas Road from State Road 23 to the Mishawaka city limits. The TIF will provide funds to construct adequate street lighting, and other improvements. Additional revenue to the General Fund from this annexation area will be sufficient to pay for street light operations. Waivers of Annexation - No waivers of annexation are in effect for the Annexation Ares: Streets - TIF funds will be used to expand Douglas Road from two to five lanes, including a dedicated turn lane. The mileage of the existing roads and any new roads that may be developed with the property will add to the State's payments to the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund and Local Road and Street Fund. These additional funds will be sufficient for street maintenance, sweeping, and snow removal. Drainage Plan - TIF funds will be used to ensure adequate drainage facilities.