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Home My WebLink About11-2005 Newsletter S a V T.H#AEN 4 VOVEMbER 2005 �/�' % AAWM )OR Sir EN _ J. LUEckE ffGrants Letter from the Mayor TH1SMONTH... tter Dear Neighbors: It's no longer acceptable to have oval Guidelines The St. Joseph River has raw sewage overflowing into arded for Mayor's After School been the historic backbone in the people's basements and the river ms development of South Bend. It with nearly every rainfall. Development Opportunities served as a trading route for early We have not been standing still implement the plan,rate increases will be French explorers,it is where on this issue. Since the early 1990s, required every year or two for the next 20 LaSalle met with the Chiefs of the South Bend has spent more than years. 104 communities in Indiana and 772 Miami Nation,here. It has been $87 million on improvements that across the nation are facing additional costs and continues to be a catalyst for have reduced overflows by more and pressures to upgrade and maintain their investment.From Fr. Sorin- the than 300 million gallons per year. sewer systems. founder of Notre Dame to the early We must continue to address The City Council is now considering entrepreneurs including,South regulatory requirements and the a rate increase to finance the fast four years Bend Bait&Tackle, Studebaker, needs of our city for sewage of the plan.The table below shows the annual Oliver,and to all who continue to collection and treatment. South revenue needed in 2006-2009 for capital establish their businesses along the Bend,Elkhart,Mishawaka and improvements and operation and maintenance south bend of the St. Joseph River. many other cities are working with of the sewer system and treatment plant. More than 100 years ago, the U.S.Environmental South Bend built a sewer system to Protection Agency and the Average Monthly carry rainwater and melting snow Indiana Dept. of Year Annual Revenue Residentia1Bill away from homes,businesses, and Environmental Needed (5,000 Gallons) streets.Later as indoor plumbing Management on long-term Current(2005) $14,760,292 $16.77 was added, our sewers served plans to reduce overflows 2006 $18,912,979 $21.62 double duty carrying raw sewage to even further. 2007 $21552 478 $24.88 the river where it would be diluted South Bend has 2008 $23,743,729 $27.63 by the fast moving developed a 10-year,$118 2009 $25,814,795 $30.08 water. This was T erean million Clean River- The City of South Bend has been one of common Healthy Neighborhoods Plan that the state's leaders in reducing raw sewage practice in ne ,hborhoods will solve chronic sewage backups overflows, gaining recognition in the 1990s most cities and continue to improve sewage from the E.P.A.andLD.E.M.for its proactive in the Northeast and Midwest. In collection and treatment capabilities overflow reduction program. Even with these 1956 South Bend built a plant to thus reducing raw sewage over- proposed rate increases, the City's sewer treat sewage before it reached the flows into our river, by 38 percent rates remain competitive among other river. in a typical year. communities'. Unfortunately,untreated The plan which has been The St.Joseph River is an important sewage overflows into the river reviewed by the Sewer Advisory community resource enjoyed by our residents when the city's outdated sewer Committee,comprised of as well as visitors to our area—from Olympic- system,is overwhelmed by community leaders from neighbor- caliber kayakers and recreational canoeists incoming storm-water during heavy hoods,academia,business and to weekend sport fishermen. It's a resource rains or snow. These overflows labor,is consistent with the we need to protect. No one likes the idea of send 1.8 billion gallons of untreated Committee's recommendations that having to pay more for sewage rates,but the sewage into the river each year. In the City place the highest priority on tangible benefits of a clean river and healthy some neighborhoods,raw sewage solving chronic basement backups neighborhoods will be funded fairly by all--- backing up into people's basements and eliminating bottlenecks in the an historic environmental infrastructure is a chronic and recurring problem. existing sewer system. investment that we need to do. Please A 21s°Century city needs To meet increasingly contact us at 235-5858 x 2222 or email to take responsibility for the sewage stringent state and federal acleansb&ci.south-bend.in with your we create. regulatory requirements and to comments. Mayor Steve Visit the City of South Bend online at www.ci.south-bend.in.us f � City Plans For Successful Snow Removal It • • The City of South Bend is already preparing for another successful season of snow removal! This is possible due to a cooperative effort by III City departments including Streets, Parks, Organic Resources, Sewer, Water Works, Equipment Services, and Traffic &Lighting. Below are snow removal guidelines which will be in effect, and explanations of terms you may hear this winter season: Snow removal condition: A formal declaration by the Mayor or City Engineer when the actual or expected precipitation will create hazardous street or sidewalk $1556,000 Awarded For conditions. When a "snow removal condition' is declared, one of the following Mayor's After School conditions will be in effect: Snow Route* Clearance:No vehicles shall be parked on a street designated as a Programs snow route. A vehicle which is parked, stalled, incapable of moving under its Mayor Luecke announced twenty own power, or left unattended on a snow route shall be issued a citation and/or grants totaling $156,200, to After towed and/or impounded at the owner's expense. *Snow Routes are streets School programs across the City. °The which are heavily traveled and are necessary thoroughfares for the movement of City of South Bend is committed to traffic through the city. Snow routes are noted by street signs. supporting After School Programs that Residential Snow Clearance: Parking banned on all streets NOT designated as give students positive opportunities to snow routes according to the following schedule. Vehicles in violation will be socialize,explore new hobbies,and get issued a citation and/or towed and/or impounded at the owner's expense. extra help with homework,"said Mayor a. Even-numbered days -No parking on east/west streets Luecke. Youth are able to work with b. Odd-numbered days -No parking on north/south streets tutors as well as immerse themselves Winter Weather Emergency: Traffic may be limited within the city and in arts and crafts, athletics, computers, parking regulations may be established. Residents will be cautioned to restrict and healthy refreshments instead of traveling as much as possible. returning to empty homes or The City has equipment from multiple departments available to deploy for snow unsupervised activities. The After control, and crews scheduled to work around the clock. Before an anticipated snow School Programs bolster the Safe City fall, an anti-icing agent is applied to all snow routes or major thoroughfares, as a Initiative, as they provide a safe haven pro-active measure to melt snow and ice as it falls, giving snow removal crews for children and an alternative or more time to reach all the streets. By following the guidelines listed above,you can diversion from inappropriate behavior help us clear the streets as quickly as possible to ensure everyone's safety. Thank including selling or using drugs, or You, getting caught up in gang violence. "Many After School Programs are Downtown Development Opportunities credited by teachers and parents for improvement in schoolwork,behavior, The City,through the Redevelopment Commission, is taking a proactive attitudes, and confidence of children approach to creating new investment in the city. The Commission is "Requesting attending the After School Program", Proposals" for the development of four properties: said Lynn Coleman,Mayor's Assistant. •Hotel LaSalle- The Commission seeks adaptive reuse for multi-family residential Grants are awarded on a development, either condominiums or apartments-, or restoration of the building to its competitive basis and eligible applicants original use as a boutique hotel. include public, private and parochial • Air Rights Over Parking Garage & Retail Facility at St. Joseph & Jefferson schools, as well as non-profit To replace the garage that once stood on the site,the City intends to build a 5-7 organizations including faith-based story parking garage with prime retail space on the ground level. organizations. Over the past year alone, • Osco's Drug-A replacement use is sought that will similarly anchor the After School Programs have provided commercial block and complement/support the existing neighboring retail activities and safe havens for establishments,particularly entertainment or destination retail uses. approximately 1,550 children. • Rink Riverside Site - The Commission would like to see proposals that maximize the views and orientation of the site at the entrance to the East Bank while preserving and enhancing public access to the river. This is prime real estate and a key site for future growth in Downtown. SIUSTEDNOENTIINDEINGLESY The expectation is for proposed land uses and site plans that demonstrate NECESITA AYUDA PARA engagement with the surrounding environment,both built and natural, and projects TR IENEAL ESTEDOCUI NTT P,O that add vitality to the street and act as successful catalysts for other development to FAVO LLAME APREGUN ERICO FAVORLLAMEAL SR FEDERICO occur. °The City of South Bend strongly supports increasing residential density and THON(ASISTENTEDELALCALDE) commercial vitality in the downtown, and in particular views each of these AL TII,EFONO(574)235-5858X1000. properties as highly desirable,market-ready sites," stated Mayor Steve Luecke. Visit the City of South Bend online at www.cLsouth-bend.in.us