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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1998 <br />established that it is the policy of the City of South Bend to <br />furnish to said territory services of a non - capital nature, such <br />as street and road maintenance, police and fire protection, <br />within one (1) year of the effective date of the annexation, in a <br />manner equivalent in standard and scope to the services furnished <br />by the City to other areas of the City which have characteristics <br />of typography, patterns of land utilization and population <br />density similar to said territory; and to furnish to said <br />territory services of a capital improvement nature, such as <br />street construction, street lighting, water facilities, sewer <br />facilities, and storm water facilities, within four (4) years of <br />the effective date of the annexation, in the same manner as those <br />services are provided to areas within the corporate boundaries of <br />the City of South Bend that have characteristics of topography, <br />patterns of land use and population density similar to that of <br />the territory to be annexed and in a manner consistent with <br />Federal, State and local laws, procedures, and planning criteria. <br />Section III. That the Common Council of the City of South <br />Bend shall and does hereby now establish and adopt the fiscal <br />plan, described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part <br />hereof, for the furnishing of said services to the territory to <br />be annexed. <br />Section IV. This resolution shall be in full force and <br />effect upon its adoption by the Common Council and approval by <br />the Mayor. <br />/s/ Sean Coleman <br />Member, Common Council <br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Larry <br />Magliozzi, assistant director of Planning, made the presentation <br />for the resolution. He informed the Council that this was a <br />voluntary annexation at the corner of Brick and Portage which <br />will be used as a residential development. He reported that the <br />City could provide services to the area. Council Member Kelly <br />made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member <br />Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight <br />ayes. <br />REPORT OF CITY OFFICES <br />Kathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforcement, gave the annual <br />report on Animal Control. She advised this was the second year <br />of operation, and they have had many accomplishments. She <br />reported they had increased the number of participating <br />veterinarians in our spay /neuter program to twelve; impounded 103 <br />pit bulls; issued 42 dangerous dog licenses; continued to work <br />with the Prosecutor's Office on abused and neglected animals; <br />negotiated a contract for animal control services with Notre Dame <br />on a per call basis; realigned staff to provide better and <br />coverage; received $1,000 in cash donations, as well as donated <br />pet food, treats and supplies. She also reported they have <br />increased revenue to $38,460 and reduced net operating expense to <br />$105,198. <br />Council Member Hosinski made a motion to accept the report from <br />the City Controller and Country Treasurer on the Water Works <br />bonds filed in the City Clerk's office, seconded by Council <br />Member Aranowski. The motion carried. <br />Council Member Hosinski made a motion to resolve into the <br />Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The <br />motion carried. <br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE <br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South <br />Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:40 p.m. with eight <br />members present. Chairman Broden presiding. <br />