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The Public Protection Classifications are but only one of several elements used for determining fire insurance rates for individual properties. Others include construction, occupancy, processing hazards, exposure and private fire protection systems. In addition to these fire -related factors, other factors are also used to determine the overall property insurance rate. Insurance companies in the South Bend area generally consider fire suppression classifications 1 thru 8 as being of comparable service when determining the insurance factor for residential property insurance. Residential properties located in Clay Township and those parts of Centre and German Townships that are within the Class 6 rating will see little or no reductions in property insurance premiums when annexed and placed under the service of the South Bend Fire Department. Residential properties in Greene, Portage and Warren townships, and those parts of Centre and German townships that are rated Class 9, will receive a more substantial insurance premium benefit if annexed. The overall property insurance benefits for industrial and commercial businesses will be slightly greater, yet comparable to the residential properties. Again, areas presently served by Class 9 or 10 fire departments will see a more substantial benefit. H. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1. Services Provided This department, to a certain extent, operates as two separate departments which provide different services and represent differing taxing entities, yet are related to each other through their use of shared facilities. The Board of Park Commissioners and its administrative staff headed by the Park Superintendent, is responsible for the operation, maintenance, capital improvements and park development within the City. The Public Recreation Commission and its administrative staff headed by the Recreation Director, is responsible for establishing and operating year-round recreational programs for children, youth and adults within the limits of the South Bend School Corporation, both within and outside the City. The Park Department manages 71 public parks, playgrounds and other park properties totaling over 1,300 acres. This includes two city cemeteries and properties leased from the School Corporation, St. Joseph County, University of Notre Dame and Izaak Walton League. Additionally, the department maintains 40 traffic islands consisting of cul-de-sac islands, intersection islands and street centers. 49