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The third assessment category is those areas that have access to water mains but would require sub -mains and laterals in order to obtain water service. There are several areas that meet these criteria. The majority, and the largest areas, are on the south and southeast side of the City. These include an area generally bordered by Locust Road, U.S. 20/31 Bypass, Miami Highway and Kern Road; an area around the Ironwood Road/Kern Road intersection; and an area extending east of Ironwood Road bordered by Inwood Road and Jackson Road. Another large area in this assessment category is generally located between Cleveland Road and Brick Road to the west of Portage Avenue. The final assessment category-,vould require water mains, sub -mains and laterals. This category consumes the balance of the annexation study area. For a period of years, annexation should have little impact on the staff of the Bureau of Services. New service connections should not pose maintenance problems. New meter installations can be accomplished by the present staff. Maintenance of service connections is funded by an insurance program that is a part of the monthly water charge. This program should provide adequate funding for any annexation program. The installation and repair of meters is funded through normal user charges. Any expansion of the customer base will impact the Customer Services Bureau staff required to read meters. While intermediate phases will undoubtedly be absorbed by the present staff, large increases will require additional personnel. The present staff responsible for billings and collections can be expected to absorb a limited expansion of the present customer base. Large-scale development in the annexation area could require additional staff. This bureau is funded through user fees. No change in this funding mechanism appears necessary or desirable. 5. Division of Equipment Services a. Services Provided The Division of Equipment Services is responsible for the maintenance of the City -owned vehicles fleet, with the exception of the vehicles of the Division of Environmental Services. b. Annexation Responsibilities The staff size in the Division of Equipment Services is matched to the present workload. Records enable management to project staff requirements based upon the age and condition of the existing fleet with proper allowance for replacement. Funding for this division is a part of the regular City budget. Support for this budget can come from special 40