HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 20-2022 - Sewer Lateral Reimbursement Program PolicyRESOLUTION NO. 20-2022
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
SEWER LATERAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM POLICY
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 cost associated with new sewer lateral connections, including pavement replacement, act as
a barrier to reinvestment in our existing urban neighborhoods. To support efficient infill
development and reinvestment into our community, the City of South Bend has developed a new
program to assist with these costs.
The Sewer Lateral Reimbursement Program assists property owners with the complete
replacement of a sewer lateral from the house to the City’s main sewer line. The program only
applies to new residential infill construction.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Section 1: Eligibility
Through the Sewer Lateral Reimbursement Program, the City will reimburse property owners for
qualifying expenses of new sewer lateral connections. To be eligible for participation, an
applicant must have plans to construct a new residential or neighborhood scaled multifamily
residential structure within a qualifying zoning district.
Section 2: Property Qualifications
Properties must meet the following qualifications:
(i) Location: Property must be located in areas zoned under the South Bend Zoning
Ordinance as U1 Urban Neighborhood 1, U2 Urban Neighborhood 2, U3 Urban
Neighborhood 3 as well as residential uses within UF Urban Flex and NC
Neighborhood Center.
(ii) Building Type: The new infill construction must be for a residential development up
to five (5) dwelling units. Infill development is construction on land that has been
vacant, unused, or underutilized within current City limits where municipal water and
sewer services are already available. The residential structure can be home owner
occupied or rental. The policy also covers residential infill developments consisting
of five (5) units or more, whether developed at one time or over a period of time, for
infill residential housing units constructed by not-for-profit development companies
or supported by low-income housing tax credits.
(iii)Residential structure valuation: To target the program for low and moderate
income housing, applicants will have to show proof that their project meets certain
thresholds:
The unit sale price must fall at or below the Median Sale Price of Houses Sold for
the Midwest Census Region (determined by the US Census Bureau and the US
Department of Housing & Urban Development).
(iv)Ineligible locations: A greenfield site (i.e. land previously undeveloped), is not
eligible for participation.
Section 3: Reimbursement Amount
The City will reimburse the applicant up to $20,000 for qualifying expenses. The property owner
may be responsible for a portion of the project expenses and such cost share shall be outlined in
the program application.
Section 4: Qualified Expenses: Funding for the replacement of new sewer laterals will be
provided as reimbursement to applicants who meet all the qualifications of the program. Funding
may be used towards the cost of the entire sewer lateral (from the main line to the residential
structure). Qualifying costs for reimbursement include: labor and materials for the sewer lateral
work, pavement restoration, sidewalks, curbs, and traffic control. Engineering and permitting
costs are not eligible for reimbursement.
Section 5: Program Application
Interested property owners will apply for the program prior to starting any construction on the
sewer lateral. The application will be available on the City of South Bend’s website and will be
reviewed by City staff.
Once a completed application is submitted and approved by City staff, the applicant may begin
work on their sewer lateral project. The work must be performed by private, bonded, licensed
contractors and in accordance with the City’s Standard Specifications. After completion of work,
the applicant may seek reimbursement.
Construction work on the sewer lateral shall be completed no more than one year after approval
of the application.
This resolution shall be in full force and effect as of the date of its adoption by the board.
Adopted at a meeting of the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana held on
June 28, 2022.
June 28, 2022
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date 3/15/22
Name Jitin Kain Department PW
BPW Date 6/28/22 Phone Extension 5835
Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board
Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name
BPW Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
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Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to
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Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
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Company or Vendor Name N/A
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
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MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
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Project Name Sewer Lateral Reimbursement Program Policy
Project Number
Funding Source
Account No. 408-04-040-040-443001
Amount $180,000
Terms of Contract
Purpose/Description Policy will allow the establishment of a reimbursement program to assist
property owners with the cost of new sewer laterals in neighborhoods to
promote new residential infill development.
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