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Home My WebLink AboutAmendment to Sewer & Water Extension Policy for Areas Outside of the City Limits - Change Text – City of South BendMemorandum June 2, 2021 TO: Board of Public Works FROM: Angela Rose, Department of Community Investment SUBJECT: Text and Map Amendment to Sewer and Water Extension Policy for Areas Outside of the City Limits Policy A text amendment is requested for the Sewer and Water Extension Policy to change “Septic Tank” to “Septic System” per recommendation of the County Health Department. The text change would be made to Section 3 (b) and would now read: “(b) Health Department Exception. The St. Joseph County Health Department, with agreement from the Board, has declared a public health hazard due to contaminated wells or failing septic system so that:…” A text amendment per recommendation of Public Works to remove “including a connection” from Section 2 and would now read: “The City, through the Board, shall not extend sewer and/or water services to a parcel outside City limits unless…” This would allow for lateral connections to Sewer and/or Water Mains if they are already existing next to the property. The map update would be to include a parcel owned by the St Mary's College Notre Dame located just north of the City boundary which was overlooked in the earlier version of the policy map. (refer to policy map attached) Owner Name: CORPORATION OF ST MARY'S COLLEGE NOTRE DAME Property Address: 53999 MADELEVA DR Respectfully, Angela Rose, Senior Planner Department of Community Investment SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION POLICY OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS| 02/02/2021 THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION POLICY FOR AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE CITY LIMITS AUTHORITY The Board of Public Works (the “Board”) of the City of South Bend (the “City”) adopts this statement of policy (this “Policy”) pursuant to the Board’s authority for supervision of streets, alleys and City property under Indiana Code Section 36-9-6-2 and South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 17. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The City of South Bend provides sewer and water utility services to some unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County. As the City of South Bend wishes to provide sewer and water services in a fiscally responsible manner; promote compact and efficient development; through infill projects, encourage revitalization and reinvestment in areas already serviced by municipal sewer and water; and guide property owners, developers, and the public on which land is most appropriate for future development and utility extensions, the City has created this Policy for extending and connecting to its municipal sewer and water infrastructure for areas outside City limits. CITY SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION FOR AREAS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS Sec. 1 Sewer and Water Services Sewer and water services pertain to the system including water pressurized main lines and its components and sewer gravity and forced main lines and its components. Sec. 2 Sewer and Water Extension The City, through the Board, shall not extend sewer and/or water services to a parcel outside City limits unless: (a) The parcel is annexed into the City, per criteria found in state law and the City's annexation policy, or (b) The parcel meets one of the exceptions listed in Section 3. Sec. 3 Exceptions The parcel shall have an executed Consent to Annexation and Waiver of Right to Remonstrate in place prior to a connection to City services. Exceptions listed below must be documented and certified in the application process according to the Board's requirements. (a) Established Subdivision Exception. A new house is constructed in an established subdivision platted before January 1, 2021, where there is written agreement that the City SEWER AND WATER EXTENSION POLICY OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS| 02/02/2021 will provide sewer and/or water services. Unless exempted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the City and the subdivision, the parcel must: 1.Be adjacent to an existing City sewer and/or water utility infrastructure; or, 2. The sewer and/or water service(s) must be extended at no cost to the City and at a size and depth to meet future needs as established by the City Engineer. (b)Health Department Exception. The St. Joseph County Health Department, with agreement from the Board, has declared a public health hazard due to contaminated wells or failing septic systems so that: 1.The connection to City sewer and/or water is in the best interest of public health; and 2.The parcel must be adjacent to an existing City sewer and/or water utility infrastructure; or 3. The sewer and/or water service(s) must be extended at no cost to the City and at a size and depth to meet future needs as established by the City Engineer. Sec. 4 Sewer and Water Extension Map The City shall maintain a digital map as depicted in Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference and attachment, showing parcels outside of city limits that are: 1.Parcels serviced by City sewer and/or water. 2. Parcels where the City, through a written agreement, has committed to provide sewer and/or water service. 3. Other parcels eligible for sewer and/or water connection(s). The map may be amended from time to time by the Board following conference with and recommendation from both the Department of Public Works and the Department of Community Investment. 0 2 41 Miles Sewer & Water Service Areas Water and Sewer Connection Area Water Only Sewer Only Existing Water Lines Existing Sewer Lines South Bend City Limits Effective 4/13/21 Water Service Map 0 2 41 Miles Water Only Existing Water Lines South Bend City Limits Sewer Extension Map 0 2 41 Miles Sewer Only Existing Sewer Lines South Bend City Limits 0 2 41 Miles Map 5: State Road 23 at Ireland Map 2: South I-80 & Lincolnway W Map 1: Northwest City Limits Map 6: Southeast City Limits Map 4: Northeast City Limits Map 3: IEC Development Map 1: Northwest City Limits Water Map 1: Northwest City Limits Sewer Map 2: South I-80/ North Lincolnway West Water SouthBendLinc o l nLakewoodPrimroseA u g u s t i n eLawndaleEvans Prospect Kenmore Central Lincolnway W e s t KenwoodQuinceAvalonRa m p Ra m pOliveLyndaleL o n gw o o dWhitesellLyndaleQuinceAugustine BellQuinceFairviewDarden PrimroseRoseCleveland PineI-80 PoppyRoseOliveSouth Bend City Limits Water Connection Areas Water Pressurized Main 0 0.50.25 Miles Map 2: South I-80/ North Lincolnway West Sewer SouthBendLinc o l nLakewoodPrimroseA u g u s t i n eLawndaleEvans Prospect Kenmore Central Lincolnway W e s t KenwoodQuinceAvalonRa m p Ra m pOliveLyndaleL o n gw o o dWhitesellLyndaleQuinceAugustine BellQuinceFairviewDarden PrimroseRoseCleveland PineI-80 PoppyRoseOliveSouth Bend City Limits Sewer Connection Areas 0 0.50.25 Miles Map 3: IEC Development Water SmilaxWintergreenDunn Lynn Ben Ada Marvel Michi g a n WintergreenLincolnway West EdisonSpruce SnowberryWalnutSnowberryLarrisonElderberrySouth Bend City Limits Water Connection Areas Water Pressurized Main University selection Map 3: IEC Development Sewer SmilaxWintergreenDunn Lynn Ben Ada Marvel Michi g a n WintergreenLincolnway West EdisonSpruce SnowberryWalnutSnowberryLarrisonElderberrySouth Bend City Limits Sewer Connection Areas University Sewer Pressurized Main Map 4: Northeast City Limits WaterSouth Bend City LimitsWater Connection AreasWater Pressurized Main0120.5Miles Map 4: Northeast City Limits SewerSouth Bend City Limits0120.5Miles Map 5: State Road 23 at Ireland Water MintLiberty MayflowerMalcorIreland MossPep p e r m i n t HollywoodSpearmint Vine State R oa d 2 3 Cloyd Drake MarketIreland Ice MyrtleSouth Bend City Limits Water Connection Areas Water Pressurized Main 0 0.250.13 Miles Map 5: State Road 23 at Ireland Sewer MintLiberty MayflowerMalcorIreland MossPepp e r m i n t HollywoodSpearmint Vine State R oa d 2 3 Cloyd Drake MarketIreland Ice MyrtleSouth Bend City Limits Sewer Connection Areas 0 0.250.13 Miles Map 6: Southeast City Limits Water Map 6: Southeast City Limits Sewer BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 6/2/2021 Name Angela Rose Department DCI BPW Date 6/8/2021 Phone Extension 5849 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney X Attorney Name Clara McDaniels Dept. Attorney X Attorney Name Sandra Kennedy Purchasing Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract X Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name City of South Bend New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Sewer and Water Extension Policy text and Map update. Project Number Funding Source N/A Account No. Amount Terms of Contract Purpose/Description _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: