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PUBLIC AGENDA SESSION NOVEMBER 29.2006
The Board of Public Safety met in the Public Agenda Session at 8:01 a.m. on Wednesday,
November 29, 2006 with President Jesusa Rodriguez present. Board Members Juanita Dempsey,
Donald Alford, Patrick D. Cottrell and Bruce J. BonDurant were present. Also present were
Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
' Board members discussed the following item(s) from that list:
- Addition to the Agenda -Police
President Rodriguez stated there was an addition to the Agenda for the Police Department
requesting an extended Medical Leave.
- Minutes
Mr. Cottrell noted an error in the minutes on page 114 in the first paragraph that stated
that he was present for the Special Meeting. It was noted that Mr. Cottrell was not
present for the Special Meeting of November 20, 2006.
- Resolutions 69-2006 -Fiscal Plans/Annexations -Drake Annexation Area
Chief Taylor stated that the Fire Department had no problems with access. Chief Fautz
did not have any concerns with coverage by the Police Department.
- Resolutions 70-2006 -Fiscal Plans/Annexations -Stadium Village Annexation Area
Mr. Bodnar stated there was some concern about Police and Fire access in the Stadium
Village Annexation Area. Chief Taylor stated he was not aware of any concerns and did
not see a problem with Fire Department access. Chief Fautz stated the Police Department
had no concerns with coverage. Mr. Bodnar stated that Mr. Cottrell's employer was
opposed to the Stadium Village Annexation Area and recommended that Mr. Cottrell
refrain from voting.
- Promotion -Police Department
Chief Fautz stated there were six good candidates for promotion from the rank of
Patrolman to the rank of Corporal effective December 5, 2006. He indicated that
Patrolman Anthony Pearson was highly recommended. Chief Fautz stated that Patrolman
Billy PeItetier has done a tremendous job, and displayed a positive attitude, in spite of
injuries from gun wounds. He noted that Patrolman Mullins and Patrolman Camparone
spent time in Iraq.
- Correction to Leave of Absence Letter -Police Department
Chief Fautz stated that there were seven days missed when they looked up available
vacation time for Corporal Anne Schellinger, and they request that her medical leave be
extended to include those seven days.
- Donations -Police Department
Chief Fautz noted that the Police Department will no longer accept donations from bank
accounts. All donations must come in directly to the Police Department to meet the
requirements of the State Board of Accounts that they show a clean money trail.
- Resolution No. 65-2006 -Holiday Schedule
Mr. Bodnar stated that the Holiday Schedule is basically the same as previous years.
- Resolution No. 71-2006 -Establishing Amounts for Lateral Entry Payments to New Members
of the South Bend Police Department.
Chief Fautz stated that the above mentioned Resolution was a recruiting tool that would
allow the Police Department to pay a maximum bonus of $3,500.00 directly to those
individuals found to be eligible and qualified to be a candidate of the South Bend Police
Department who had requisite law enforcement experience and certification. The Police
Department would save approximately $13,000.00 in training expenses by hiring
experienced, certified individuals.
- Extended Medical Leave -Police
Chief Fautz stated that Sergeant Charles Stokes has exhausted all of his sick time and is
in need of surgery. He requested the Board grant Sergeant Stokes an extended medical
leave of forty-two (42) calendar days, the maximum allowed.
- Promotion -Fire Department
The Board agreed to discuss the promotion in their Executive Session.
- Monthly Statistical Analysis -Fire Department
Chief Taylor stated there were no comments on the Monthly Statistical Analysis.
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- Resolution No. 72-2006 - 2007 Holiday Schedule -Fire Department
Chief Taylor stated this schedule is the usual holiday schedule.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the
meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
L. Alford, Ivj~rhber
ATTEST:
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board of Public Safety met in Executive Session on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at
8:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Mayor's Conference Room, 14th Floor, County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana, for the purposes specified in I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b) (2) (B) and (b)
(6) (A). President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald Alford,
Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick Cottrell were present. Also present were Board Attorney
Thomas Bodnar, Police Chief Thomas Fautz, and Fire Chief Luther Taylor. Board members did
not discuss any subject matter other than the subject matter as specified in the Public Notice.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
NOVEMBER 29.2006
BOARD PUB SAFETY
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anita Dempsey, Member
Patrick D. Cottrell, Member
Bruce J. BonDurant, Member
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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 29.2006
The Board of Public Safety met in the regular meeting at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November
29, 2006, with President Jesusa Rodriguez and Board Members Juanita Dempsey, Donald
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Alford, Bruce J. BonDurant and Patrick D. Cottrell present. Also present were Police Chief
Thomas Fautz, Fire Chief Luther Taylor and Board Attorney Thomas Bodnar.
The meeting was held in the Board of Public Works Meeting Room, 13`h Floor, County City
Building, South Bend, Indiana.
ACCEPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Upon a motion made by Mr. Cottrell, and seconded by Ms. Dempsey, the minutes of the Public
Agenda Session, Executive Session, and Regular meetings of the Board held on November 8,
2006, along with a Special Meeting ~ of November 20, 2006 were accepted, with the noted
corrections.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACCEPT AND APPROVE PROMOTIONS
- CHRISTOPHER CAMPARONE
- TIMOTHY CICHOWICZ
- GERY MULLINS
-ANTHONYPEARSON
-BILLY PELLETIER
- CHRISTOPHER SLAGER
Chief Fautz recommended that Patrolmen Christopher Camparone, Timothy Cichowicz, Gery
Mullins, Anthony Pearson, Billy Pelletier, and Christopher Slager be promoted to the rank of
Corporal effective December 5, 2006. Chief Fautz stated in a letter to the Board that all of the
candidates have met the requirements of the application process of the South Bend Police
Department. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the
recommended promotions were approved.
CORRECTION TO LEAVE OF ABSENCE LETTER -CORPORAL ANNE SCHELLINGER
Chief Fautz requested that the Board approve an extended medical leave of absence for Corporal
Anne Schellinger of thirty-three (33) calendar days from November 24, 2006 to December 26,
2006. Chief Fautz noted that the correction to the original Leave of Absence letter was to
account for seven (7) vacation days that were not accounted for in the original Leave of Absence.
Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and carried, the Extended
Leave of Absence was accepted as presented.
ACCEPT AND FILE DONATIONS TO THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Thomas Fautz advised the Board of generous donations made to the South Bend Police
Department by organizations and businesses in our community. There being no further
discussion, upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell, and carried, the
donations were accepted and filed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 65-2006 -HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Chief Fautz stated that this was the normal Police Department holiday schedule. Upon a motion
made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the following Resolution was
approved and adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 65-2006
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is
empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of South Bend that the Police Department
holidays be set with certainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend:
SECTION I. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
schedule, 5 on and 2 off, Monday through Friday, the following holidays shall apply:
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New Year's Day-observed
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day -observed
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Officer's Birthday
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Monday, January 1, 2007
Friday, April 6, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Monday, September 3, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Friday, November 23, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
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SECTION II. That for all sworn police officers who are assigned to work as their regular
work schedule, 6 days on and 3 days off, there shall be no paid holidays. The following dates are
designated as Critical Duty Days:
New Year's Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Monday, January 1, 2007
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 31, 2007
For purposes of the Critical Duty Day stipend, the Critical Duty Day shall start at 6:00
a.m., and last 24 hours.
SECTION III. Officers assigned to the South Bend Community School Corporation
shall, while so assigned, follow the holiday schedule set by the South Bend Community School
Corporation for its clerical Employees. Officers so assigned shall be eligible for Critical Duty
Day pay only if assigned to the Uniform Division and otherwise eligible.
SECTION IV. To be eligible for a Critical Duty Day stipend, the Officer must either
work the entire shift or have suffered an injury on the job which prevents working the entire
shift. Any Officer who works recall on a Critical Duty Day, whether voluntary or required, shall
receive in addition to overtime pay the normal Critical Duty Day stipend.
ADOPTED this 29th day of November, 2006.
ATTEST:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
s/Jesusa Rodriguez
s/Donald Alford
s/Bruce J. Bondurant
s/Juanita Dempsey
s/Patrick D. Cottrell
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 71-2006 -ESTABLISHING AMOUNTS FOR LATERAL
ENTRY PAYMENTS TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
In a memo to the Board, Mr. Bodnar stated that in its salary ordinance passed last year the
Common Council authorized lateral entry pay. This is something that was the result of
negotiations and which the Police Chief requested. The amount set forth in Section 2(c)
authorized a minimum of $1,000.00 and a maximum of $3,500.00. The Council was content to
allow the Board of Safety to set up the exact amounts of the payments. The resolution which
you will be asked to consider for approval set forth is what the Chief of Police thinks are the
appropriate amounts. We can discuss any questions you have on this in the agenda session.
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Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and carried, the following
Resolution was approved and adopted:
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RESOLUTION N0.71-2006
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING AMOUNTS FOR LATERAL ENTRY PAYMENTS
' TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in 2005 the City's Chief Negotiator and Public Safety Spokesman, Charles
Leone, and the City's advisory negotiating team reached an agreement with the Fraternal Order
of Police on benefits and wages for police officers in the calendar years 2006, 2007, and 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend in Ordinance No. 9621-OS
pursuant to those agreements, authorized lateral entry pay between $1,000 and $3,500 as a one
time bonus for individuals found to be eligible and qualified to be a candidate on the South Bend
Police Department who had requisite law enforcement experience and certification; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend is authorized pursuant
to I.C. 36-8-3-2(d) to adopt rules for the South Bend Police Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the South Bend Police Department and its
prospective officers to have rules establishing specific amounts of lateral entry payments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND that the following one time bonus payments may be made to any
individual who is certified as a police officer in the State of Indiana by the Indiana Law
Enforcement Academy in the following amounts and subject to the following provisions:
1. An officer who is certified as a police officer in the State of Indiana by the Indiana
Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is entitled to receive $1,000;
2. An ILEA certified police officer with more than one (1) but less than three (3) years
experience as a police officer in the State of Indiana shall be entitled to an additional $1,000
bonus;
3. An ILEA certified police officer with more than three (3) years experience as a police
officer in the State of Indiana shall be entitled to a third $1,000 bonus;
4. Any officer otherwise qualifying as a hostage negotiator, bomb technician, or crime
scene technician or possessing similar special skills, shall receive one additional $500 bonus.
The Chief of Police is authorized to decide, on behalf of the Board of Public Safety if the
certification or skill level is appropriate for the bonus;
5. If the officer has paid his own expenses to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
and was not reimbursed by any other employer and was not paid any salary or wages during the
ILEA training by municipal corporation, that new officer shall receive, in addition to the $1,000
for certification, an additional $2,000 bonus.
6. The maximum total bonus which any police officer may receive is $3,500.
7. To complete eligibility for payment of the bonus, the officer must serve six (6) months
with the South Bend Police Department.
8. Payment of a bonus shall be made in the last regular paycheck of the calendar year
and after the completion of the six (6) months.
9. All officers sworn in after January 1, 2006 shall be eligible for the bonus payment.
Adopted this 29 day of November, 2006.
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NOVEMBER 29.2006
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
s/Jesusa Rodriguez
s/Donald Alford
s/Juanita Dempsey
s/Patrick Cottrell
slBruce J. BonDurant
ATTEST:
s/Linda Martin, Clerk
APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE -SERGEANT CHARLES
STOKES
Chief Fautz requested that the Board approve a request for an extended medical leave of forty-
two (42) calendar days, the maximum allowed, for Sergeant Charles Stokes. Chief Fautz noted
that Sergeant Stokes has exhausted all of his sick time, but needed emergency surgery and
remains in the hospital. Upon a motion made by Ms. Dempsey, seconded by Mr. Cottrell and
carried, the request was approved.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
DENY REQUEST FOR PROMOTION -ENGINEER JAMES BURKUS
Chief Taylor submitted a letter recommending the promotion of Engineer James Burkus to
Captain. Mr. BonDurant made a motion that the request for promotion of Engineer James
Burkus to Captain, be denied. He stated that it was a unanimous vote by the Board. Mr. Alford
seconded the motion, and the motion to deny the promotion was carried.
FILING OF MONTHLY STATISTICAL REPORT -OCTOBER 2006
Chief Luther Taylor submitted to the Board the monthly report for the month of October 2006
compiled by the Prevention/Inspection Bureau of the Fire Department.
A summary is as follows:
OCTOBER 2005 OCTOBER 2006
STRUCTURE FIRES -Property Damage--Buildings & Contents
(Estimates)
$164,900.00 $256,100.00
INSPECTIONS
(Fire Prevention/Ins ection Bureau
399 Inspections
29 Re-Ins ections 413 Inspections
55 Re-Ins ections
INVESTIGATIONS - (Police/Fire Arson Bureau)
21
Investi ations 19
Investi ations
9
Arson 7
Arson
There being no further discussion, the Monthly Statistical Analysis was accepted and filed.
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 72-2006 -HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Chief Taylor stated that this was the normal Fire Department holiday schedule. Upon a motion
made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was
approved and adopted by the Board of Public Safety.
RESOLUTION N0.72-2006
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA ESTABLISHING THE 2007 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is
empowered by law to establish rules and regulations for the South Bend Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend that the Fire Department
holidays be set with certainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Public Safety of the City of
South Bend:
SECTION I. That all firefighters who work 24-hour shifts are not entitled to holidays
off.
SECTION II. For all firefighters who work 24-hour shifts, Critical Duty Days are as set
forth in Article 25 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the years 2005-2008.
SECTION III. That all firefighters who are assigned to work a four or five day work
week, the following holidays shall apply:
New Year's Day Monday, January 1, 2007
Good Friday Friday, Apri16, 2007
Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2007
Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2007
Veteran's Day Monday, November 12, 2007
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2007
Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 23, 2007
Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2007
' In addition to the nine (9) designated holidays above, sworn personnel of the South Bend
Fire Department on an eight (8) hour assignment may choose an additional holiday from the
following listed below:
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15, 2007
President's Day Monday, February 19, 2007
Easter Monday Monday, Apri19, 2007
Columbus Day -Observed Monday, October 8, 2007
Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, 2007
Day after Christmas Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Employee's Birthday
A Religious Holiday of the Employee's Choosing
Adopted this 29`h day of November, 2006.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
s/Jesusa Rodriguez ,President
s/Donald Alford, Member
s/Juanita Dempsey ,Member
s/ Patrick Cottrell, Member
sBruce J. BonDurant, Member
ATTEST:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 69-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL
PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTER TOWNSHIP (DRAKE ANNEXATION AREA)
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Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant, seconded by Mr. Alford, and cazried the following
Resolution was adopted by the Board of Public Safety:
RESOLUTION NO. 69-2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN CENTRE TOWNSHIP
(DRAKE ANNEXATION AREA)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the
annexation of real estate located in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more
particularly described at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 3.31 acres
of land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately
18.3% contiguous, generally located at the northwest corner of U.S. 31 and Kern Road. It is
anticipated that the annexation area will be developed for athree-story motel. This uses will
require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of police and fire
protection; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan
and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be
furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2} the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the
plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided
to the annexed azea within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they
will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate ,
boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or
population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and
planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose
jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the azea proposed to be
annexed that the'real property described more particularly at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached
hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of
the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory
police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner
equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other azeas
regazdless of similaz topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner
consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria.
Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt
the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those
provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the
furnishing of said services to the territory to be annexed.
Adopted the 29~h day of November, 2006.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Jesusa Rodriguez
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s/Donald Alford
s/ Patrick Cottrell
sBruce J. BonDurant
Attest:
s/Linda M. Martin, Clerk
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 70-2006 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL
PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP (STADIUM VILLAGE ANNEXATION
AREAL Mr. Jitin Kain, Department of Community and Economic Development, stated on behalf
of Mr. Marco Mariani, Department of Community and Economic Development, that they were
not aware of any neighbors concerns for Fire Department or Police Department access. He stated
Police Beat 11 and Fire Station #2 would be covering the development and the cost would not
impact the department. If there was a change needed in the future, a request for a budget change
could be made. Chief Fautz stated he was not aware of any neighbors concerns. Chief Taylor
stated that all codes were checked and the Fire Department was not aware of any problems with
access. Mr. Cottrell stated that he has a business relationship with the principals in this
annexation process and will refrain from voting. Upon a motion made by Mr. BonDurant,
seconded by Mr. Alford and carried, the following Resolution was adopted by the Board of
Public Safety:
RESOLUTION N0.70-2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN
' ANNEXATION AREA IN CLAY TOWNSHIP
(STADIUM VILLAGE ANNEXATION AREA)
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
Indiana, an Ordinance and a petition by all (100%) property owners which proposes the
annexation of real estate located in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, which is more
particularly described at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be annexed encompasses approximately 3.1 acres
of land, which property is at least 12.5% contiguous to the current City limits, i.e., approximately
23.1% contiguous, generally located at the northwest corner of Vaness Street and Willis Avenue
and a parcel on the west side of Burdette Street. It is anticipated that the annexation area will be
developed for single-family, attached condominiums and a 3-story condominium-hotel building.
These uses will require a basic level of municipal public services, including the provision of
police and fire protection; and '
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Safety now desires to establish and adopt a fiscal plan
and establish a definite policy showing: (1) the cost estimates of police and fire protection to be
furnished to the territory to be annexed; (2) the method (s) of financing those services; (3) the
plan for the organization and extension of those services; (4) that those services will be provided
to the annexed area within one (1) year after the effective date of the annexation, and that they
will be provided in the same manner as those services are provided to areas within the corporate
' boundaries of the City of South Bend, regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or
population density, and in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures and
planning criteria; and (5) the plan for hiring the employees of other governmental entities whose
jobs will be eliminated by the proposed annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section I. It is in the best interest of the City of South Bend and the area proposed to be
annexed that the real property described more particularly at Page 16 of Exhibit "A" attached
hereto be annexed to the City of South Bend.
Section II. It shall be and hereby is now declared and established that it is the policy of
the City of South Bend, by and through its Board of Public Safety, to furnish to said territory
police and fire services within one (1) year of the effective date of annexation in a manner
equivalent in standard and scope to similar services furnished by the City to other areas
regardless of similar topography, patterns of land use, or population density and in a manner
consistent with federal, state and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria.
Section III. The Board of Public Safety shall and does hereby now establish and adopt
the Fiscal Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and made a part hereof, most particularly those
provisions pertaining to police and fire protection at pages 6 and 7 of Exhibit "A", for the
famishing of said services to the territory to be annexed.
Adopted the 29th day of November, 2006.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
s/Jesusa Rodriguez
s/Juanita Dempsey
s/Donald Alford
s/Patrick Cottrell
sBruce J. BonDurant
Attest:
Linda M. Martin, Clerk
ADJOURNMENT '
There being no further business to come before the Board, President Rodriguez declared the
meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
BOARD OF PiJJ$'LIC SAFETY
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ATTEST:
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