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Home My WebLink About08-15-2005COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA August 15, 2005 The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana met in regular session in the Multi-Purpose Meeting Room in the City-County Building, Jeffersonville, Indiana, at 7:30 P.M. on Monday August 15, 2005. Mayor Rob Waiz, with Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder at the desk, called the meeting to order. Also present were City Attorney Les Merkley, and Deputy Clerk Barbara Hollis. Mayor Waiz welcomed all in attendance, asking all those present to stand as Councilperson Perkins gave the invocation. Mayor Waiz then asked all those present to join him in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The roll was called and those present were; Councilpersons John Perkins, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Phil McCauley, and Ron Grooms. Absent: None. Council President Grooms made the motion to table agenda item #12, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Council President Grooms then made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mayor Waiz presented the minutes for approval. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 25, 2005 regular meeting as presented, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Wilson then made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2005 (12:00 noon) special meeting, the meeting memorandum of August 1, 2005 (5:30 P.M.), and the August 1, 2005 regular meeting as presented, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Wilder presented the claim list for consideration by the Council. Council President Grooms made the motion to table the claims until August 16, 2005, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. 2 August 15, 2005 PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Mike Hutt referenced the recent ban on public smoking passed in Louisville, KY, asking the City Council to consider the same. He said it would be an asset to the community at no cost. Mr. Derek Spence voiced his support of the proposed new firehouse, noting increased public safety and economic development. AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Spencer Harmon, Attorney representing Voss Clark, appeared before the Council requesting passage of Resolution No. 2005-R-27, Resolution Approving Statement Of Benefits For Purposes Of Proposed Tax Abatement, reviewing the numbers. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-R-27, with 5 years on equipment and 5 years on improvements, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Mr. Matt Greller of Indiana Association Of Cities and Towns, appeared before the Council explaining a finance proposal and fact sheet to study alternatives to financing local governments. An amount exceeding $100,000 has been committed by 225 cities and towns. The proposed contribution from Jeffersonville would be $2,462.58. Following all discussion, Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pay one half of the contribution from the Council promotion fund and the other one half from the Mayor's promotion fund, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on a vote of 7-0. Clerk Treasurer Peggy Wilder presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-42, An Ordinance Of Additional Appropriation (General Fund- Clerk Treasurer budget. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-42 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Council President Grooms presented and explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR-43, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2005-OR-25, Which Amended Ordinance 2005-OR-1, Which amended The Original Ordinance 20040OR-64, Fixing Basic Salaries Of Appointed Officers And Employees Of The City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana For The Year 2005. Council President Grooms made the motion August 15, 2005 to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-43 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. City Attorney Les Merkley explained Ordinance No. 2005-OR-40, An Ordinance To Prohibit Basketball Goals In Public Street Right-Of-Way. Councilperson Fetz would like to work on a way to use discretion when enforcing the Ordinance. Attorney Merkley said it is possible to be even more broad. Councilperson Sellers understands some streets do not present a safety hazard. Following all discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to table Ordinance No. 2005-OR-40, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers explained the need for passage of Ordinance No. 2005-OR- 45, An Ordinance Amending SS90.07 Of The Jeffersonville Municipal Code Concerning Humane Treatment Of Animals. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR-45 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Sellers next explained Ordinance No. 2005-OR-46, An Ordinance Establishing A Spay-Neuter Program For Animals Adopted From The Josephine B. Ogle Animal Shelter. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to pass Ordinance No. 2005-OR- 45 on the second and third readings, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Fetz presented and explained Resolution No. 2005-R-28, A Comprehensive Fiscal Plan And Annexation Time Line-2005. Councilperson McCauley said he supports this compromise, saying it is a fine offer by Councilperson Fetz and Mayor Waiz has stepped forward on this. He commends Councilperson Fetz. Mayor Waiz said he appreciates the support and also supports this compromise. Councilperson Perkins voiced concern for Section 5 Paragraph 5. Councilperson McCauley feels this shows good faith. Councilperson Perkins does not want the comprehensive plan to bog down the process. Attorney Merkley said Section 5 Paragraph 5 would not hinder the Council. Council President Grooms is concerned about the funding. Councilperson McCauley noted the $20,000 appropriation. Councilperson Zastawny is concerned with the combining of the comprehensive plan and the fiscal study. He feels they are two separate issues. Councilperson Perkins noted the comprehensive plan has nothing to do August 15, 2005 with annexation. Attorney Merkley was asked if the comprehensive plan and the fiscal study contradict would the fiscal plan prevail, to which he answered yes. Councilperson Fetz then made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-R-28, second by Councilperson McCauley, passing on avote of 6-1. Councilperson Zastawny voted against passage. Councilperson Fetz presented and reviewed Resolution No. 2005-R-29, A Resolution Endorsing Construction Of Jeffersonville Fire Station Number Four (4). Fire Chief Miles said it is his job to inform the Council and Mayor of the need and this is why he is stressing the need for a fourth station. Property has been donated and his is looking for grants. Deputy Chief Tony Decker noted a fourth house was being planned in 2000 and no progress has been made. The response time for 60% of the City is 4 minutes and it should be 100%. The East End has a response time of 8-14 minutes. He said the City can't wait any longer. Councilperson McCauley agrees it is time to make a decision. He would like to see a study to determine the best way to reduce response time as there is a need to strategically place the fire houses. House #3 is on the edge of the City limits. He would like to have a professional study undertaken. Councilperson McCauley said the City has limited resources and has to live within the means. Councilperson Perkins also noted there is only so much to spend. Councilpcrson McCauley would like to see how much money a City this size should spend on fire protection. There is a need to get the most "bang for the buck". Mayor Waiz formed a committee of Chief Miles, Councilpersons Grooms, Fetz and Sellers or Wilson. Deputy Chief Decker asked if the Council is willing to cover the cost of a study. Councilperson McCauley answered absolutely. Councilperson Grooms asked if it would held to build #4 and shut down #2. Chief Miles stated no; due to the response time. Council President Grooms asks if combing #2 and #3 to a central location would help. Chief Miles said at this time he would have to say no. The committee will meet Wednesday, August 21, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. Councilperson Fetz made the motion to table Resolution No. 2005-R-29, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 7-0. CLERK TREASURER COMMENTS: There were no Clerk Treasurer Comments. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 5 August 15, 2005 Councilperson McCauley said he has recruited two people for the tree committee and they will be meeting. Councilperson Perkins said the budgets are coming along swimmingly. He then asked if there had been a decision on the motel. Attorney Merkley said the bid did not meet the reserve and the ball is now in the bank's court. He is leaning on the bank for a decision. COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS: Councilperson Wilson said the Concerts In The Park are going well. Councilperson Fetz said he had the privilege of riding with a Police Officer Friday night and he encourages all Council to "take a ride", as it is an eye-opening experience. Councilperson Zastawny has received complaints about Duffy's Landing. Mayor Waiz said the problem should have been taken care of and he will check. Councilperson Perkins asked if there will be a meeting August 22, 2005. Clerk Treasurer Wilder said the budget heating meeting has been advertised for August 23, 2005. Councilpersun Perkins then made the motion to meet August 22, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room, second by Councilperson Sellers. Following discussion, Councilperson Sellers withdrew her second and Councilperson Perkins withdrew his motion. Councilperson McCanley thanks Mayor Waiz, Councilperson Fetz, and all the Council for working together on the compromise. Council President Grooms echoes Councilpersun McCanley's comments on 'the compromise. He thanked Chief Miles and Deputy Chief Decker for being here tonight. He then presented letters from Jeff Fest and Main Street. Council President Grooms then distributed a booklet of information he complied from web sites. Seven pages have to do with annexation and has other interesting information. All the information can be found on web sites of Indiana cities. He then called attention to page four of Action Line magazine regarding a former City employee Harold Lakeman. He has given Attorney Merkley copies of information regarding the hospital. Attorney Merkley said all have come to an agreement. There is a need to vacate a public way so a public heating will be scheduled. The County Commissioners are in support of the agreement. Council August 15, 2005 President Grooms said Councilperson McCauley will be in charge of the invocations in September. He reminded all of the Haven House fundraiser this Friday. Budget meetings will be held the next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Waiz said the showing of Shark Tales at the Aquatic Center went well. This was a good night and he appreciates all t~ As there was no further business to/come bef~ Council, the meeting was adjoumed 9:10 P.M. ROBERT L. WA~, MAYOR ATTEST: JEFFERSONVILLE MAIN STREET INC. Downtown Revitalization Organization 113 W. Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 1474 JeffersonviIle, IN 47131-1474 Phone (812) 283-0301 Fax (812) 285-9923 www.ieffrnainstreet'°rg Jeffersonville City Council 501 East Court Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 July 30, 2005 Dear Members of the Jeffersonville City Council: Our downtown is the most visible indicator of community pride, it is a reflection of our entire community's heritage, quality of life, and economic health. Downtown is the historic core of the community and an important civic forum where parades, special events, and celebrations take place. It represents a huge public and private investment and the place where many of our independent businesses are located. Downtown Jeffersonville is a unique & vital part of the community and this is why we need your help to make a difference downtown. As you know, Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. is a nonprofit organization working to promote and improve downtown Jeffersonville. Our members are working hard to expand the local economy, preserve the community's heritage, foster sustainable land use, and promote the downtown as a place to live, shop, and operate a business. All of this is a big task for a small nonprofit. We are up to the challenge, and the city's continued financial support increases our effectiveness. Please read below just a few of the projects with which Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. is currently involved. Feel free to offer your suggestions or even better, sign-up to help with one of our projects to make Jeffersonville a more livable community. - Starting a business incubator in downtown Jeffersonville - Creating a marketing campaign for locally owned businesses - Administering the Front Porch Project Home Repair Program - Business Improvement Classes - Smart Growth Outreach Project - Clark County Farmers Market - Jeffersonville Tour of Gardens - Concerts in the Park Series - Jeffersonville Family Festival - Jeffersonville Outdoor Movies - Feasibility of Acquisition/Stabilization of Downtown Properties - Business Recruitment Efforts - Development of new Low-Interest Loan Program With this in mind, Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. respectfully requests a $32,500 contribution for the operating year 2006, starting January 2006. This grant, coupled with the organization's other fundraising efforts, will help defray the costs of doing business. This grant funding will help us to continue our downtown revitalization efforts. The $32,500 contribution that Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. is requesting is divided into the following areas: $29,000 for operations and committees $3,500 for 18 concerts in the park If ever more funding is available, there are many projects on our "wish list" that we feel could help the community in its efforts to revitalize downtown Jeffersonvilie. We have been awarded statewide Main Street awards in 2002 and 2004 and this year we assisted the community in bringing home the Community Legacy Award. We beheve the c~ty contribution to Main Street is a good investment in the community and we will utilize it in our overall efforts to promote downtown Jeffersonville as a great place to run a business, shop, visit, and live. We hope you share our belief in the value of granting these funds to JMSI. Please give this request sincere consideration and don't hesitate to call our office at 283-0301 or the business offices of our volunteer board of directors. Respectfully, The Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. Lisa Green, President (Budget Printing Centers) Laura Renwick, Secretary (Historic Landmarks Foundation) Wayne Carter (Bank of Louisville - Retired) Dr. Rita Fleming (Women's Physicians, LLC) Dale Orem (Community Bank) Board of Directors, Adam Gabbard, CPA, VP (Cylicron, LLC) Sonny Brewster (Stockyards Bank & Trust) Becka Christensen (Affairs of the Heart Florist) Mary Fondrisi (Attorney at Law) Dee Dee Ragland (First Savings Bank) Melany Wessels, CPA (McCauley Nicolas & Co.) Doug Carden (The Springs Salon & Spa) Dr. Troy Coker (Coker Family Eye Centers) Troy McCormick (Custom tnternet Solutions) Melanie Yates (Jeff-Clark Preservation Inc.) ~iv'e DirectofV~r Jeffersonvil[e Main Street inc. Downtown Revitalization Organization cc: Mayor Rob Waiz Why Is Downtown Jeffersonville Important? Main Street advocates are sometimes asked, "Why should we invest in downtown?" In response, here are a few reasons why Downtown is an important and worthwhile investment in the economic health and quality of life in Jeffersonville. Downtown is a symbol of community economic health, local quality of life, pride, and community history. These are all factors in commercial and residential recruitment. Main Street knows this and that's why we work hard to promote the downtown area. A vital Main Street area helps retain and create jobs, which also means a stronger tax base for the community. Downtown is a good incubator for new sma~ businesses - the building blocks of a healthy economy. Strip centers and malls are often too expensive for new entrepreneurs. Main Street helps find and create spaces for these businesses. A vital downtown district reduces spraw~ by concentrating businesses in an already existing area - this uses community resources (such as infrastructure, tax dollars, and land) in a more responsible way. A long-term commitment to downtown revitalization by the city and Main Street establishes capable businesses that use public services and provide tax revenues for the community. - A healthy downtown business district protects property values in surrounding residential neighborhoods. Traditional downtown districts are an ideal location for independent businesses, which in turn: Keep profits in town -- chains send profits out of town. Support local families with family-owned businesses. Support local community projects, such as schools. Provide an extremely stable economic foundation, as opposed to national chains with no ties to stay in the community. www.jeffmainstreet.org CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE COMMON COUNCIL MondaF, August 15, 2005 Public Comment Sign In Name Subject FF I ££ r onvill nlir¢ F mily F¢¢fival P.O. Box 1474, Jeffersonville, IN 47131 August 1, 2005 Dear Jeffersonville City Council: In a time xvhen budgets are tight how many events can families attend xvhere the activities are free? The Je£fersonville Entire Family Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, had another successful year. We hosted a great community festival in June and look forward to another one in 2006. The festival consists of kids activities, delicious barbecue, an arts show, nonprofit booths, the farmers market, live music and lots of family-oriented fun. Also, this year the committee worked with Bob Hill and local stone carvers A1 and Penny Nelson to plant a tree and erect a small monument in Preservation Park to honor long time JEFF Fest committee member, the late Henry Faurest. Typically, JEFF Fest happens on a festival budget of less than $4500. The city partners with Jeffersonville Main Street, a local nonprofit organization, to make the festival a source of pride in our community. We hope you will agree that JEFF Fest is an event that should continue. The JEFF Fest Committee requests that the City of Jeffersonville contribute $2200 to the JEFF Fest operating budget for 2006. Sincerely, The JEFF Fest Committee, Barbara Wilson Keith Stayton Rob Poff John Perkins Bev Knight Lisa Green Jay Ellis Indiana Association of Cities and Towns IACT Local Government Finance Proposal Fact Sheet · The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (fACT) will present a proposal to the General Assembly that provides an alternative to financing local goveroment o That is less dependent on property taxes o That provides fiscal options to local officials · The IACT Local Government Finance Proposal will o help the State balance its budget by rkducing Property Tax Replacement Credit (PTRC) o help homeowners in Indiana by reducing the bttrden of property taxes · The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns 0ACT) and the State's municipal officials wish to o Partner with legislators o Be proactive in · helping the state and local government reduce property taxes · helping the State balance its budget · IACT has engaged a team of expert consultants to analyze current taxes and formulate a plan to reduce property taxes o Bill Sheldrake and his firm, Policy Analytics, Ice Miller and their team of government affairs experts, and Umbaugh, the State's leading local government financial advisor · The IACT Local Government Finance Proposal will o Offer cities and towns the ability to implement non-property tax revenue sources · The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns is a coalition of municipal officials o Founded in 1891 with 475 member municipalities o Widely considered the official voice of municipal government in Indiana o Provides education, leadership and training for municipal officials · The IACT Local Government Finance Proposal and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns are non-partisan · IACT has established a Subcommittee to prepare the LA_CT Local Government Finance Proposal. Members are: o Mayor Leigh Morris, Co-Chairman, City of LaPorte o Mayor Fred Armstrong, Co- Chairman, City of Columbus o Diana Cordray, Clerk-Treasurer, City of Carmel o Mayor Ted Ellis, City of Bluffton o Scott Faultless, Council President, Town of Fishers o Michael Griffin, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Highland o Mayor Charles Henderson, City of Greenwood o Mayor 32 HuntLngton, City of Madison Mayor Allan Kauffman, City of Goshen Mayor Gall Kemp, City of Huntingburg Mayor Steve Luecke, City of South Bend Mayor Jan Mills, City of West Lafayette Mary Olson, LA_CT President, City of Elkhart Mayor Bart Peterson, City of Indianapolis Mayor Graham Richard, City of Fort Wayne Mayor Jonathan Weinzap fel, City of Evansville CITY OF VALPARAISO ANNEXATION POUCY I. Purpose tA~.ll-planned growth and annexation is a pdodty for our City, eno without a clear policy on annexation, decisions can become polllically or emotionally charged. This document is to be used as a guide and reference for consideration of all annexations to the City of Valpsraiso (the "City~ whether voluntary or involuntary. This palicy serves as the foundation for the additional research necosasnJ to guide decisions regarding each annexation. Groups such asthe Plan Commission. ~ Council, and City Staff will use this policy when considering annexation pellllons. Finatly, this policy will be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. II. Introduction Dudng the past several decades the Northwest Indiana region has experienced considerable growth, and this has also been tTue for the gmatar Valparaiso area. It can be expected that this growth will continue and possibly increase due te our location on the souitleast edge of the Chicagolend area. Since 1 g60 the City of Valparaiso has enjoyed a slow and steady growth rate of approximately one percent annually. Although the ci~ has seen a considerable amount of growth and development during ~S ~1 ~ ShOU~ not ~ ex~ that this level be sustained w~thout thoughtful expansion of the city's boundaries in the corning years, One ofthe City's goals is in creased homeownership, We nasd to provide eddhionsl land for devefopment withlo our b~undedas, as there is Irdie undevelepsd land for this purpose. Many cities that have not regulorly pumued annexation have experienced slowed or no growth, and thus have stagnated or even declined due to increased costs for the provision of servicas and lac~ of additional landowners to share those costs. City and County data shows that approximately 1130 new housing starts were pomttted in the City in 2003, while the uuinserpamted areas of the County saw 450 new homes built in the same time period. These isvels have remained about the same over the past several decades. It should be noted th~ a large number (165 or 32% of the total 509 peri. ts in 2003) of Porter County housing starts were located in Center Township, in areas surrounding and in close proximi~ to the City of Valparabo boundaries. It is important that the City of Valparaiso enact policies that will ensure that the city condnues ta thrive, while iscreesing ils chare of desired development- One could argue that the C~ has a lot to gain, not oniy in financial terms, but also in increased quality of lifo, etc. if it were to ca0ture a larger number of housing starts within city lirrtts. Besides an increased tax base, the city would enjoy other beneffis such as mere efficieecy in the provision of sewicas, mere logical boundaries, the inclusion of more ud3afl area within its borders, as a result of carefully pursued annsxallon of contiguous territonJ. This could be asusmplished through influence such as planning and development decisions and land use controls. The growth ortho greater Valpamise area depends on the sen/ices, facilities and institutions located within the City of Valparaise. This document details many of the ounsideratione for annexation including conformity with Indiana law, as well as a list of general policies with regard to annexation, and llnally it suggests next steps and identity areas for further study. IlL Population Statistics The 2000 Census of Population states that Valparaiso had 27,428 inhabitants. According fo the same source, Valparaiso had 24,414 people in 1990 and 22.247 in 1980. This represents a 10-12% average growth rate ever the past few decades. During the same ltrne period, the unincorporated areas of the County and Center I of 7 IV. Township experienced a similar growth rote to that of the C~. It should be noted that a larger portion of the residential growth in the C~ is atthbuted to murdpie family dwellings and apartment complexes, whereas the reveme is true in the County, where most of the new residential units are detached single-family units. Roles of City Admleistmflon, Staff, Plan Commission and Council Each of these individuals/entities has a specilic role in the process of annexation. Flint, the Mayor sets the overall city goals and objectives including this policy, and the ataff takes in pet~ons for, or initiates annexation of areas based on those objectives. The petition is then introduced to the Plan Commission, which conducts a public hearing and considem all aspects of the annexation petition, and develops a recommendation to the Council either in support of, against, or neutral to the rogues[ The Commission then passes the ce~ftion on to the Council for considere6on. The council then begins the intricate pmcass of review involving another public headng following the adoption of the fiscal plan. They ultimately vote to approve or deny the annexation ordinance as introduced. Finatly, after annexation, the ac~on is recorded with the County, and the appropriate City departments amend all applicable documents and notify the appropriate agencies, individuals, etc. as to the 9mperty being tacorporatad into the City, Local Documents/Studies pertaining to Annexation The folknving documents discuss growth and development in the Porter County usu Vaipereien area. They offer data and in some cases, suggestions regard[eg this topic. a. City of Valparaiso Comprehensive Plan (2n03) The Comprehensive Plan is a blueprint for the future development of the City. it is a ~olicy that is used to help guide future decisions regardieg land use- tis suggested that this document be reviewe~ ano revised every five yearn. Boares and Commissions such as the Plan Commission and City Council should use t as a roadmao to identify and prerrmte the lsnd use and development goals of the Cify. b. City of Valparaiso Growth Management Plan (20g0) As a section of the Comprehensive Plan. the Growth Management Plan is a detailed presentation of the land use goals for the remainder of Center Township and the westernmost portion of V~ashington Township. This section describes the suggested land uses as well as other facets of the City's growth and development including environmental areas such as green space and greenways, a plan for future transportation needs, considerations for utilities, and other issues. This plan should be given spssial consideration in annexation requests. c. NIRPC 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (2004) This plan is developed by the Northweatem Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization for our region, every five years. The plan is completely re-written every ten yearn. It lsa detailed account of the major transpsftation planning pdoritias for our region. included in this document is a map that identifies areas considered urban and suburban within the Northwest Indiana region. The map is developod with input tom various soumes, including local governments. It is used to identify which areas are designated as urban and rural, and it changes es the region evolves and grows. Areas considered urban may have a greater number of opportunities for fund eg through grants or matching funds for City projects. The 2030 plan is the fii'st time the Valparaiso communify has been considered part of the northwest Indiana/Chicago urban area. P~or plans showed our city as a stand-eione urban community sun'ounded by rural area. d. Porter Count~ Land Use Plan [2001) This work is the County's equivalent to our Comprehensive Plan. It is used as a tool to implement the County's overall land use ofiofities. The goals and objectivas as wsil as land use suggestions contained in it are a useful re[erence for City and County officials to use when making decisions regarding annexation. Like the Comprehensive Plan, It shoukt be reviewed and revised every ~ve years. All areas under consideration in the annexation study area are described by this plan. Pa~ts of this plan are consistent with t~eae of the City, and some are different. Conflic~ng opinions on land use should be addmased through intergovernmental cooperation and exchange of ideas. Future revisions of both this and the City's Plan snou~d be based on collaboration and agreements between City and County. VI. State Annexation Statutes and ~qmelines indiana Code (lC 36-4-3) clearly delineates the process for annexation, It details the statutes and timetinea for voluntary and involuntary annexations. a. Indiana Code lC 36-4.3 The first coesideration for annexation requires that any annexation territory must be at ~east 1/8 or 12.5% contiguous (connected) to existing Cfly Boundaries. n addition an area is net allowed t~ be less than 150 feet wide where directly adjacent to the city boundary in order to count toward the contiguity requirement. The statute further requires that a fiscal plan for the pro'as~on of utilities and other services to the area be drafted and approved pdor to any public hearing on an annexation request. As with any other land use a~on by a ieglalative body, a public headng must be held, notice is sent to interested pedies, and the rec~uest is oubllahad in a ~ewsoaper of local clrouiation. A descdplJon of the proposed annexation area, s~ze of the area. and any special terms must accompany the annexation in order to be considered for approval as an ordinance, The annexation petifion is firat considered by the Plan Commission, which recommends action to the City Council The Council then considers the petition and the recomrr~ndat[on of the Plan Commission, and uRimstely votes on the passage of the request. State statute defines two major types of annexation: voluntar~ and involuntary. According ts the language of the atetute, a voluntary annexation is one in which at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the property owners or the owners of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the assessed value for the area in consideration have signed a petition for the action and waive the fight to remonstrate against annexation of their oroper['/. A petition for voluntary annexation must include a · · ' of Valparaiso' along Ella very simtiar to 'petition for annexation tofo the Ctty with the appropriate number of signatures as described above. The council has 150 days in which to approve or deny an ordinance for annexation, or the applicant(s) may ask a court of law to approve or deny the request. Another form of voluntary annexation is one in which one hundred percent (100%) of properly owners file the application, in this case, the same pablicafiea an~ notification requirements listed above do not apply (see below). The Council mast approve or deny an ordinance within sixty (60) days of app~cafion in this case in order to avoid acfion by a cou~t of law on the request. An involuntary annexation is one in which at least fife/-one percent (51%) of the owners of pro~e[ty or the ownem of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the assessed value have not signed a petition for annexation. It should be nctad that in all annexations except those in which one hundred percent of property owners have petitioned, remonstrance from interested or aggdevad parties may be filed, In order for a remonstrance to be filed, at least sixty-five percent (65%) of the property owners or the owners of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the aesessec~ value withip the area to be annexed must Sign a written remonstrance. In this case, a court of law holds a headag regarding the remonat~anco, and ur~mately determines if the annexation shall stand or be denied. b. Annexation Timeline In dddi~on to the conditioas mentioned above, lC 36-4~ specitically outlines the timellaes for each step in an annexation. All annexations except the 100% voluntary type as described above must adhere to the following time restdctlans while at the Council level (additional levels of approval are parmittad by the State, inclndiag Plan Commission recommendation): o Pdor fo mailing of notification (at least 61 dayS p~or to heating) - Fiscal plan introduced and adopted by Council o No eadier than Day 6~ - Public headag by Council on proposed annexa~on o At least 60 days pdor to hearing - Publication es noted above and notice mailed to affected parties o Not less than 30 and net more than 60 days after hearing - Adoption of Annexabon ordinance by Council o Following adoption - Publication of Ordinance o 90 days following publication of ordinance - Annexaton ~s effective En cases of annexation requested by 100% of property owners the restri~ions are: o No notiticaton requirements o At lesst 20 days prior to public hea~ng - Publication th Iocei newspaper o After heerieg but pdor to adoption of ordthance - Council may ad°pt a tiscal pidn for the annexation o No later than 30 days fsilowing tiling - Public headn~ on proposed annexation at council o No less than 14 days following public heating - Adoption of Ordinance by Council o Fcilowing adoption - Publicat on of Ordinance o 90 days following publication of ordinance - Annexation is e~fective VII. Why Annex/Not Annex? a. Why Anaex? - Pesitive aspects of Annexatien Annexation allows the Cit~ reore opportunity to guide growth and developreent at its uroanized fringe. The City can extend sound planning pdncibies including tmespurtafion planning, environmental preservation, code enforcement, urban zoning with stricter development standards, and so on into surrounding areas. Annexation offers opport~reities for controlled growth and development as well as potential for now economic development areas. Through annexation, the City can better control how and where new develoomeat that relies on municipal services takes piace. Annexation can also be a chance to incorporate areas of strategic importance to the City. Annexation also provides an opportunity for the Cit~ to maintain urban order and identity in and around its boundaries, Annexation allows the City to incorporate urban fringe areas - areas considered urban in character, and the inclusion of the true socioeconomic, cultural, and physical urban area of the CoremuntiY. The opportunity for sensible growth management and the pregrass toward a mere logical City boundary as wetl as the aotantial for a reduction of urban sprawl around the city also presents itself datng consideration of an annexation petition. One of the benefits of annexation is the realization of an increased property tax base and income-based taxes subjec~ to levy caps. This spreads the cost of services over a larger number of taxpayers and gives some relief to the existing city residents and business ownem, it a~so results in a mere appropriate shating of this responsibility and tax equity situation, Outlying areas, if not annexed, benatt from City se~ces and facilities, and contribute to cib/needs/problems (traffic, parks, drainage, atc,~ without contributing to the City's tinancial health. Annexaton gives fringe residents a voice and responsibility in the City in which they live/call home. At the same time. the C~ can benefit from additional residents for filling volunteer positions, appointments, elected positions, and for now ideas, participation, etc. Finally, each petition allows a chance for the preservation of quality of life for City residents by extending community's identity and values to the new area. The City can often provide superior services (municipal sewer and water) to residents n fringe areas thereby farther enhancing quality of life, Another positive attribute of annexation is it allows for the protection of City interests and invesm~nts - For example, it may allow us to ward off potential encroachment from other envies, such as util~os, and compatibility with consewancy districts, etc, ir areas that should fogically be served by the City. Incorporation of additional land may also facilitate provision of C~ services thereby allowing us to decide when and where to extend our services. The city tends to allow a denser development pattemn, which could lead to increased efficiency in the provision of capital services such as sewer and water. It snoutd also be noted that many State and Federal grant and matching fund progmme are population or area based, thus annexation may result in additional opportunities for the city. b. Why ~Jot Annex? - possible negative issues to consider Cases may arise in which it is not appropriate or desirable for the CRY to annex a certain area. Some scenarios in which this may be the case include those areas that would demonstrate an unacceptable cast/benefit for the City, whether short or long term in nature. If a proposed annexation would lead to a larger burden on existing CRy taxpayers, it should be. esolded except. Thein sameCaSes where extanuefing circumstances or threats to public health ex,at. Finally, should ~e true if it would be difficult to provide utilities to the pmpantes. the area included in the annexalton may not be desirable for a number of , reasons, such as Iow assessed value, the existence of a la~le number of code violations including poor property upkeep and maintenance, and substandard infrastructure. As e last consideration, it may be that the property is not stratag[celly important to the City's pdedties and goals. VIII. Annexation Policies The following is a set of policies for use in considering a petition for annexation, it is strongly suggested that careful thought be given to each of these statements, and that substantial compliance with the statements be required for the best interest of the City, its residents, and those included in an annexation area A. First and foremost, all annexation decisions shall conform to State statutes. B. Moreover the following three areas of priority exist in order of importance: 1. Arses of undevel°ped land for c°mmercial' indusldal growth tocated adjacant to existing city limits that meet contiguity requirements 2. Areas currently served by City water and/or sower not within the corporate boundary · 3. Arees of strategic impertance or deemed clesirat~le no[ ccnnected t° C~:Y u~litise C, As stated in the Growth Management Plan, the guidelines for priodt~zatJon of annexation should include consideration of the following major items in order of I Ability te meet State contiguity requirements 2. inf~set~uotura capaciltes and tassibtiity of Prevision of se~icas 3. Exploration of esat/benefit raft° through a detailed tiscal plan 4. Undavetopeq areas in close proximity to existing City limits 5. Importance of control of entrances to the city D. More specifically stated, the folldwing points of belicy should be considered: 1. All annexation shall take place in accordance with State statutes. Any annexation that doss not comply with these requirements shall be prohibited, 2. incremental growth is suggested near existing city limits as municipal and departmental capac~ I:e~. Annexation should be eaosldered based on the availability of efilities. 3. One of the goals of annexation is a reduction in fha tsx burden upen exi~ng property owners in the City. Alt annexa~on should have a posi~e impact on the city tineacisily. Areas of the county that are considered a liability for any reason shall be avoided unieas they are of strstugic priority or that benefit the City in some fashion that mitigates the financial impest. 4. Waivers of ramonstrance shaft be required for the extensi°n °f City ufilitiss in the event that a property cannot or is not desirable for annexation to the City (such as lack of contiguity). These watvem cheil ~e recorded for the subject property and shall remain with the property rather than a pentcular owner. Actual a;]nexefion should be obtained se soon as praeficabie if contiguity is the on~ obstacle to annexing property. 5. TheCity shefi pursue thedevelopmontofastandard recorded compact-slyle agreamant for the extension of City ufilrdes as authorized under state statute lC 36-4-3-2. This would include an agreement whereby owners of property that is connected to City u~lifies, but is not annexed, are required to pay a substantial percentage of the City tax levy that would have resulted with F- IX. 6. Annexations that would result in the creation of islands or peninsulas of unincorporated area shall be avoided if possible, Annexation of exisring unincorporated island or peninsule areas is suggested, including those that would result in the annexation of portions of these areas, thereby making them smaller. 7. An agresment for transfer of jurisdi~on within annexation areas or development of an area of influence shall be pursued with Porter County in ~,, order to fasilitate the perm~ng process and ensure compliance with City standards during the annexation pedod. 8, An urban services boundary shall be develeped for consideration of the provision of utilities and services within areas proposed for development. Property being considered for annexation shall be located within an urban service boundary, and within the Annexation study area until such time that an urban sen/ica boundary is established. The boundary shall be reviewed and revised accordingly on a regular mcurdng basis. 9. It should be a goal of the City to annex all areas served by the City utilities not located within the city limits within ten (10) years of adoption of this policy. 10. Upon annexation, City utilities and services shall be mede available within the requirements and time limits dictated by Indiana Cede. 11. Annexations of larger than ltve acres are strongly encouraged in order to avoid smeller piecemeal annexations of single parcels. This encourages the celleddon of a number of parcale for annexation at one time. 12. A regular review of this policy shall take place in conjunction with a review of the Comprehensive Plat in order to maintain its effectiveness and appropriateness as the community continues to evolve and develop The Fiscal Plan As required by State statute, the fiscal plan is perhaps one of the most imoortant pieces of information and its contents should be seriously considered with all annexation petitions. At a minimum, a fiscal plan shall include: backgreuna data and statistins related to the proposed annexation ama. revenue analysis inciudieg a description and detail of one-time revenues as well as an accounting of annual or recurring revenues generated by pmperlies in the proposed annexation area. and a detailed cost analysis including cor,~sideration of one-rime costs and annual or recurring revenues. Finally, all other considerations should be investigated, and a clear and concise summary including a review of Sta~e and local requirements, and cost/benefit breakdown, and an overall assessment of impact of the project to the City. In addition to the above standard components of a fiscal plan. consideration should be given to specific departmental and financial impscts. Sources of revenue for financing required infi'astructum or servica improvements must be identified, and a timeline for these improvements must be included. Proof of adherence to State requirements for prowsion ofsewices must be provided. Specifically these requirements are that any annexed territory be provided with the same sup/ices as any similar area of the City. and that all non-capital cervices be provided within one year (Polica. Fire. Trash, Street Cleaning/Plowing, etc), and all capital services (Sewer, Water, Drainage. etc.) be provide within three yearn of annexation. Components of the Annexation Petition In order for Ci~ staff to pmpedy process an annexation request, All applications shall include the folfowieg materials as a minimum: o Afuliy executed annexarion application o Plan for extension of City utilities- proof of suffisiest capacity for City utilities, and proof of no significant negative impact on City systems. Pacilifies. etc. o Assessed vales (copy of Auditor's property record) o Names and addresses of all proper~ owners included in annexation area o Legal Description of Annexation area o Map of proposed annexation area including detailed dimensions and compedsun to existing boundary ar~ surrounding lands o A zoning Plan. including proposed and existing uses and zoning on property XII. Study A. mas/Areas of Influence - The following area~ concur with these identified in the City of Valparaiso Growth Management Plan (Camiros, 2003). it is stronghJ suggested that the City complete an Annexation study inciud{ng each of the areas listed below in order to properl,/identity specific areas for anhexation through careful and thorough analysis. Refer to Figure 3 - Sub areas Map in the document as a guide to locate of each of these areas. o West- Westside o No~h - Lakes Area o EastJNortheast- Eastside/SR 49 Area o Southeast- SR49 & US 30 Industrial Area o South/Southwest - West US 30/South SR 2 Areas Conclusion This document has been prepared to assist decision-making regarding annexation. Care must be taken in order to compS/with all State statutes. The information provided herein will aid in more complete and intelligent decisions by the City regarding future annexation requests, t is our goal that the policies stated above be subetandally adhered to in order for annexation to have the least negative impact on the City and its residents, and that the positive attributes and reasons for annexation may be more easi~ identified and applied to future decisions regarding C~' growth. City of Mishawaka, Indiana -- City Council Budget Page 1 of 2 [- misha YOU ARE HERE ~a~. Home ° Your Government · Depa.~*~ ° ¢~ntroller~iht Council's Budget ' Back HE~P Rmoa~c~ Cmr~a CITY COUNCIL 2005 101-000-07 Budget I PERSONAL SERVICES Salsries a_n_d W ag_O~ 411-01 Council members 9 @ 8.004 72 036.00 411-02 Council Attorney 1_2,150.00 2 SUPPLIES Office Supplies 421-90 Office Supplies 5_00.00 3 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES Communication and Transportation 432-03 Travel for Councl~ 8 300.00 432-04 Travel for Attorney 1000.00 ~ther Services and Cha.rg_.e~J_ 439-92 Commumty Promotion ~.O00.00 84 186.00 500.00 13.000.00 97,686,00 Boards & Commissions http:#www.mishawakacity.com/2005 citycouncil-asP 8/14/2005 City of Mishawaka, Indiana -- City Council Budget Page 2 of 2 About Mishawaka 1 Help Desk I-Resource Center [ Staff I Your Government OUR MISSIor~: Working together to build th~ best hometown in America. by delivering exceptional services, promoting safe and clean naghborhoods, elevating the quality of life. and insp~nng 3ride in our community. 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CONTROLLER 2005 101-000-02 Budget I PERSONAL SERVICES Salaries and Waqes 411-01 Controller 411-02 Oeeuty Controller 411-03 Bookkeeper A (2~$30,873) Bookkeoeer B 411-04 Payroll Clerk ,411-06 Purchasing Agent 411-10 Acceu ntant _Employee Benefits, 413-01 Social Secudty 413-02 PERF 413-03 unemeloyment Compensaeon 413-04 Employee Insurance Benefits Employee Life insurance 413-10 --TO (Flexible Time Off' Plan 413-90 Police/Fire 77Pension Plan [21%) 413-91 Retiree Health insurance 61.753,00 ,t~ 981.00 61.746.00 29,262.00 30 123.00 31,206.00 33 159.00 515.000.00 403,000,00 30.000.00 2.756,000.00 6.000.00 20.000.00 1.807,000,00 _255,000.00 2 SUPPLIES Office Supplies 421-90 Office Supplies Qthef Sup I~JJ~ 429-09 Miscellaneous Sucelies 3 OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES Professiona! 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Dues. etc. 1.500.00 4 CAPITAL OUTLAYS Other Capital Outlays 449-10 Office Eompment/Furnishings 5 )00.00 I 682.25, 5,00~ 7.784,48~ Boards & Commissions About Mishawaka I Help Desk Resource Center I Staff I Your Government OUR ~IISSION: Working together to build the best ~ometown in America. Dy del[venng exceptional services, oromcting safe and clean neighborhoods, elevating the ouality of life, and insf~nng pdde in our communm/, The Official VVebsite of The City of MishaWaka · © 2003 City of MishawaKa MishawakaCity. Com http://www, mishawakacity.com/2OOScontroller, asP 8/14/2005 Em;;oyee ~ne~s 2 I~JPPUES OTHER SERVICF~ AND CHARGES L .- Welcome to the City of Elkhart. Indiana - The City with a Heart Page 1 of 2 ~aors sk Ewnts Loca.un Map Community Outreach £ducattun Trait Map Endowment Fund tJnks Contact US OEp~ Home Pa~e Here) Elkhart Environmental Center Department Home Page t717 East Lusher Avenue Elkhart, IN 46516 (574) 293-5070 eecmail~coelkhartindiana.org "We abuse [and because we regard it as a commodity belonging[ to us. When we see [and as a community to which we be[oeg, we may begin to use it with rove and respect." -Atdo Leopold TenMission of the Elkhart Environmental Center is to preserve, protect, and restore tt vironment. To promote environmental responsibility to the public through educatic enhancement, community services and outreach. The Elkhart Environmenta[ Center was not atways a pretty site. During the time period of' the area was operated as the Lusher Avenue city dump. Initiat plans for rehabititating the conceptualized ip 1984. With leadership from the N~ayor's Office and under the direction o' Department of Public Works, ideas were solidified. Partnerships were formed with the Uni Notre Dame and Etkhart Community Schoots. http://www, elkhartindian~ org/content, php?id-- 11 &c_id=3 2 Through these partnerships and with the cooperation of numerous city departments, site c began in 1989. That year, day ctapping was initiated and the first constructed wettand wa addition, an environmental education program was launched to teach "EnviroKids" the mar environmental stewardship. : n 1991, the Martin Foundation, a charitable division of NIBCO generously donated funds f construction of a to~J cabin education center. In August of that year, the c/~nter v)as offfci~ dedicated to the people of Etkhart. With a new permanent education facility and habitat 8/14/2005 City Of Bedford, Indiana - Street Depa~u~ent Page 2 of 2 http://www.bedford, in~us/StreetDept, html Web Design By perfection Web Desi(~ns 8/14/2005 City Of Bedford, Indiana - Street Depamiient Page 1 of 2 Street Department The Bedford Street Department maintains City streets, including the o pavement and pavement markings, and erects and maintains the stre direct and control the flow of traffic throughout our city. The Street Department is a combination of the Motor Vehicle Highway Sanitation Departments. In addition to street maintenance the depar~ provides a variety of other services for the City's residents. Some of t but are not limited to the following: Sanitation: Garbage is picked up once a week on a route system, ex holidays exceptions this will be the same day each week. Curbside Recycling: Pickup is every two weeks on the same day as )ickup. ~leavy Trash and Brush Call In Service: The City continues to prox service for certain household items and brush not normally picked up 3anitation Packer Trucks. Due to the state regulations and other cons~ ~he Lawrence County Solid Waste District has limited what articles the From the City. Accepted items consist maimy to vegetation and furnit~ container type trash. Carl for preparation informaffon Contact XnformaUon: Street Commissioner: John Dalton ~A5$istant Street Commissioner: Dennis Grogan Phone: 812-279-9222 Fax: 812-279-9222 _E. maih ~ http://www.bedford, in.us/StreetDept.html 8/14/2005 Welcome to the City of Elkhart, Indiana - The City with a Heart Page 2 of 2 reconstruction v~[[ underway, the Elkhart Environmental Center was poised to expand its community. Today it has many welt established environmental services and programs in oF To view the Green Gazette, a newsletter of the Environmental Division, please click or provided below. The Green ..C, azette ts in PDF format and is 13mb. This Download coulc 45minutes on a 56K connection. ~_~WHLOAD GR~'N Brougl~t to you by EnviroCorps and the Elkhart Environmental Center http://www, elk3artindiana, org/content, php?id= l l&c_id=32 8/14/2005 Town ofMerrillville Dumpster Us Page 1 of 4 Town of Merrillville Dumpster Use The Town of Merrillville Public Works Department offers a dumpster to residents to dispose of large items. The fee is $10.00 per car or pick up truck load, anything larger will not be accepted. Residences are allowed a maximum of two loads a week. This is for residential use only. COMMERCIAL DUMPING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The hours for dumpsters are from 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM Monday through Friday. and the third (3rd) Saturday of each month through November and will resume in March. Please note the the Town of Merrillville has added Saturday for the convenience of it's residents. Residents must present proof of residency in the Public Works Office BEFORE dumping. Rules and Regulations for Dumpster Use: t. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY - Only large trash items. No raw houshold garbage will be accepted. 2. Must show proof of residency. 3. The fee is $10.00 per car or pick-up truck load, excluding major appliances and car tires that are free of charge. Larger loads are prohibited. 4. Residents are limited to two loads per week. Please check in at the office before dumping to pay the $10.00 fee and show your proof of residency. Items that are not allowed are as follows: F Regulated hazardous waste House hold paint Aerosols Regulated special waste http://www.townofmerrillville.comdDepffPublic%20Works/public_dumpster.htm 8/14/2005 Town ofMerfillville Dumpster Us Page 2 of 4 Roofing materials Herbicides Pesticides Items containing CFCs / PCBs Off spec products Liquid waste Raw garbage Chemicals Concrete Please contact Lake County Solid Waste Management District to find out where you can dispose of the above item. Lake County Solid Waste Management District The Lake County Solid Waste Management District will hold its annual household waste collection Saturday 3une 26, 2004 at Merrillville Town Hall at 7820 Broadway From 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM This program is for Lake County Indiana households only and not open to businesses. Items accepted: Batteries ( both household and Auto) Cleaners Oils Pesticides Herbicides Solvents Corrosives Antifreeze Automotive fluids Mercury thermometers and Thermostats Gasoline Aerosols Oxidizers Poisons Oil base paint http://www, townofmen/llville.com/Dept/Public%20Works/public_dumpster, htm 8/14/2005 Town ofMerrillville Dumpster Us Page 3 of 4 New collection items that are now being excepted are as follows':" Sharps (syringes) · Expired or Unwanted Medication (Pharmaceuticals) Expired or unused medication will be accepted~ Just bring in you~ UnUsed or expired menication in its original container if possible. Items That are Not Accepted are as follows: Tires Appliances Commercial Waste Explosives Ammunition Asbestos Latex Paint Gas Cylinders (or any other container over 30 gallons) Latex paint is non-hazardous, remove lid from laxet paint can add "Kitty- Litter" or allow to dry completely the dispose of it in your regular trash with the lid off. Waste oil in large containers will be accepted and evacuated after :[:30 PM The Lake County Solid Waste Management Program also offers a White Goods and waste tires collection program. The program will be provided at the Merrillville Public Works Department during regular buisness hours. There is no charge for the disposing the following items: Refrigerators Stoves Freezers Washers & dryers Dishwashers Water heaters Air conditioners Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers Microwave ovens Car of truck tires (NO SEMI-TRUCK TIRES) http://www.townofmerrillville.com/Dept/Public%20Works/public_dumpster-htm 8/14/2005 Town ofMerrillville Dumpster Us Page 4 of 4 **NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE PERTAINING TO WHAT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DUMPSITE, This program is funded entirely by your Solid Waste District of Lake Coun~ F Any questions please call 1-800-946-4449 or Lake County Solid Waste Management District 7820 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410 (219)769-3820 www.lcswmd.com V r Disposal of Large Bulk Items .... For disposal of large bulk items, construction material, or concrete you - can take this items to the following addresses: Gary Transfer Station 6801 W. 15th Avenue Gary, IN 46408 (219)977-8095 $37.00 per one (1) ton one el) ton minimum charge Illiana Resource Recovery and Transfer Station 1155 Birch Drive Schererville, IN 46375 (219)865-4934 $50.00 per one (1) ton ~ http://www, townofmerrillville, com/Dept/Public%20Works/public_dumpster, hma 8/14/2005 RECYCLING Page 1 of 2 JASPER STREET DEPT. Jasper Ci~ Home Street Home Residential Trash Collection Recycling Yard Waste Collection Mosquito Control Pavi~l Guidelines Snow & Ice RECYCLING The Jasper Street Department collects recyclables on an alternating schedule. A free recycling bin, with lid. may be picked up at Jasper City Hall. Two additional bins may be pumhased at a cost of $1.00 each. Each category should be in a separate container or bin. DO NOT use plastic bags (such as Wal-Mart bags) or brown paper bags. Regular Recycling Week · Aluminum: Beverage cans only. Rinse well and crush if possible. · Clear Glass Jars: Rinse well, remove caps, lids and rings. NO colored glass, light bulbs, windows, mirrors, ddnking glasses, or eye glasses. · Newspaper & Inserts: Newspaper must be kept DRY. Newspaper is the responsibility of the property owner until it is picked up. Do not mix junk mail, office paper, catalogs, magazines, or computer paper with the newspaper. · Steel cans: Rinse soup and vegetable cans. · #2 HDCP Frosted Plastic: Items must be frosted or translucent and have a #2 on the bottom such as milk jugs, juice jugs, vinegar jugs, etc. NO colored items or other numbers. Cardboard Recycling Week · Corrugated Cardboard Paperboard, Brown Paper Bags, Cereal Boxes, Pizza Boxes, Toothpaste Boxes · Please flatten boxes. Magazine Recycling http://wwwj asperindiana, gov/pages.cfm?departmentid=179 8/14/2005 RECYCLING Page 2 of 2 · Magazines & Phone Books will be collected 6 times a year. These items also need to be kept dry. Refer to the city calender for pick-up dates, Collection Calender This web site has been prepared solely to provide general information about the City of Jasper. Indiana. 'J content contained on this site is believed to be correct as of the date presented: however, the City of Jas[: does not make any represente~on or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of any information provided herein. Contact the appropriate city department with specific questions. _ http://wwwjasperindiana, gov/pages.cfm?depm hnentid= 179 8/14/2005 RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION Page I of 2 JASPER STREET DEPT. Jasper City Home Street Home Residential Trash Collection Recycling Yard Waste Collection Mosquito Control Paving Gu~elines Snow & Ice RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION The Jasper Street Department collects trash placed at the curb for the residents of the City of Jasper once per week, provided they reside in dwellings with four or less units. Residents residing in apartment complexes with more than four units shall have trash services provided by their landlord, The City of Jasper follows a "pay as you throw" trash program. Each trash bag shall have a trash tag/sticker attached to it. Trash tags cost $1.00 each (effective Jan. 01,2005) and may be purchased at City Hall or a local grocery store. To determine the day of your collection contact the Jasper Street Department (482-1130 or City Hall (482- 4255). Trash bags shall not be larger than a forty (40) gallon bag or weigh more than thirty (30) pounds. When affixing the trash sticker to the trash bag, double the sticker over the tie twist so that the ends of the stickers are back to back. This will prevent the sticker from coming off during inclement weather. Trash bags shall be placed at the curb before 7:00 a.m. the day of your cellection but not before 6:00 p.m. the day pdor to your trash collection day. Please do not assume we will run the route the same time each week. Different drivers run the route differently. Do not place your trash bag behind a parked car or a place not visible from the street. If the route is finished we may not be able to collect your trash until the next day. If yourtrash day falls on a ho#day, check the local newspaper, the collection calendar, or contact the Street Department (482-1'/ 30). Bulk Items Items too large to fit in a trash bag will be collected on the same day as your trash day, provided you have contacted the Street Department to schedule the pickup and have attached two (2) $1.00 trash stickers (totaling $2.00). Items .not collected The Jasper Street Department cannot pickup items containing freon (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers), tires, construction debris. Ip _ http://www.j asperindiana, gov/pages.cfm?depm uaentid= 174 8/14/2005 Town of Fishers: Services Index Page 1 of 2 Town Of Town of Fishers Fishers Town Hail One Municipal Drive Fishers, IN 46038 ph: 317-595-3111 Site Search I Want To ... [] Requ~t a Town ~rvice ]Learn ab~t Pub[k: ~dngs Fishers $_e_a~ _c_h_b~( _D.e p a r t m .e_n_t_ Town Counoil Clerk Treasurer FAQs (Public Works) phone: 317-595-3160 Can I have a fence or landscaping in my easement orthe Rights-of-Way? ~) ...Easements & Rights-of-Way are portions of land set aside to conduct repairs and perform maintenance on utility lines. Homeowners may place a fer~Ce or iandscaping in the easements but not in the right-of-way, however the homeowner should be aware that these may be moved to allow for utility improvements. Fence permits are available through the Development Department. Call 595-3120 for more information on permits. Who is responsible for mowing the easements and Rights-of-Way? The homeowner is responsible for maintaining the easement, which includes mowing. The DPW is responsible for maintaining the rights-of-way, however if the homeowner prefers to mow them it will allow DPW to pursue other projects. Who is responsible for sidewalk maintenance? _Ii_Ad_ _min;_~'_~;~'~n__ ...... Most of the sidewalk maintenance is the responsibility of the adjacent Property owner. Development Fire Departmem Human Resources Parks & Recreation Police Department Public Works About Fishers Contact Us Site Search Home Contact the Department of Public Works at 595-3160 for more information. Responsibility vades depending on specific situations. Does the Town provide mosquito control? The Town of Fishers does not provide mosquito control measures; however, pdvate pest control services do provide mosquito control. Who picks up stray animals? The Fishers Police Department has an animal control officer. Contact the Police Department at 595-3300. If the animal is dead in a roadway, contact DPWat 595-3160. Where can I recycle in Fishers? Most solid waste cartier companies have curbside recycling available. Contact your local carder. Who do I call if a street light is out in my neighborhood? CinergylPSI maintains most of the streetlights in Fishers, call 1-800-521-2232. When will my street be plowed? http://v~.fishcrs.in, us/cgov/apps/scrvices/index.exe?path=details&action=i&id=53&rD... 8/14/2005 Town of Fishers: Services Index Page 2 of 2 Streets are plowed based on pdodty and amount of snowfall. DPW stdves to keep all thoroughfares clear, safe, and open to traffic during snowfalls. OnCe the thoroughfares are clear & safe. then subdivision through streets are cleared, followed by cul~le-sacs and non-through streets. Who do I contact for Adopt-a-Road information? Contact the Department of Public Works at 595-3160 to request more information or an application. What if my question isn't listed? Contact DPW office at 595-3160. office hours are 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, after hours voicemail 595-3400 x 8060 or by e-mail at 'ennin si- ~shers.in.us. 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Those collectors that are licensed to operate in our community include: s Republic 823-6881 · Ray's 1-800-531-6752 · Rumpke 1-600-821-6095 · Waste Management 635-2491 Keywords: t~asl~ garbage refuge Last Modified: Wed August 11, 2004 at 19:04 Home ~ I Contact Ua I ~ Site Content and Graphics © 2001-2003 Tow~ of Fishem IN Site Design & Content Management System © 2000-2003 ~ov 8trateaics LLC http://www~~shers.in~us/eg~v/apps/services/index~exe?path=detai~s&acti~n=i&id=49&fD~~~ 8/14/2005 RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION Page 2 of 2 tanks, and batteries. Items containing freon should be taken to an appliance dealer to have the freon removed and disposed of. Carpeting Carpeting will be collected provided it is cut into four foot widths, relied up, and tied. Two (2) trash stickers must be attached to each relL Contact the Street Department to schedule the pickup (482-1130), Paint Ca ns Containing Paint V~II be collected only after the paint has dried in the container. Paint containers will dry if left open and out of the rain. Sand or kitty lifter may be added to speed the drying process. Rental Property Clean Up The dean up of rental properties or estate property can not be collected by the Street Department. The Jasper Street Department does not have the man power to collect trash volumes of this size. Collections of this volume should be directed to one of the commercial trash companies. CONTACT the Jasper Street Department if you have questions about the trash collection. REMEMBER, if it takes more than two people to get it the curb. we can't pick it up. I Collection Calendar [ This web site has been prep~ired solely to provide general information about the C~Y of Jasper. Indiana. '[ content contained on this site is believed to be correct as of the date presented: however, the City of Jas[ does not roake any representation or warranty as to the completeness or accuracy of any information provided herein. Contact the appropriate cay departroeM with specific questions. F- http://www.jasperindiana, gov/pages.cfm?depaxtmentid=t 74 8/14/2005 Trast~Yard Waste/Appl Trash, Yard Waste, and Appliances Trash Schedule for 4th of July Holiday: Monday's route will be added to Tuesday. All other schedules remain the same. Page 1 of 2 Pick-Up Rules and Regulations The City of Warsaw Street Department appreciates your involvement in the garbage, yard waste recycling, and appliance pick-up programs. In order for the City to properly dispose of your garbage, yard waste and appliances, a few simple requirements must be followed. First and foremost, the City of Warsaw will not dispose of any material that is generated from a centractor. Also, the City cannot dispose of large clean-outs that are generated from moving. Questions can be answered at 372-956'1 or ~.~blic Works Garbage and Trash Garbage and trash must be put in proper containers before the City Sanitation Department will pick it up. A "conta'mer" shall mean a metal or plastic can of not more than thirty-two (32) gallon capacity having a fight-fittiag cover and so equipped with handles. Garbage must be in plastic bags; not loose in the container. Weight Limit: 40 lbs. per container. (Ordinance No. 98-3-5) Recycling Information Yard Waste Yard waste-which includes grass, brush or leaves-must be separated from all household garbage ~' non-organic refuse. Loose grass and leaves must be bagged or boxed, and placed at your trash site. Weight Limit: 40 lbs. per container. For further information, find out about the City's Mulch Proaram. Appliances Appliances that contain freon will be picked up by the Street Department. However, the freen must first be removed by a Certified Technician, with a certification tag attached to the appliance. In addition, the compressor must be removed and placed beside the appliance. Holiday Trash Route Changes Please call the Public Works Office at 372-9561 for your Holiday Trash Schedule. Ordinance No. 98-3-5: Residential Trash Pick-Up r- http://www, warsawciry.net/Public-Works/trash-ydwste, htm 8/14/2005 Trash/Yard Waste/Appl Page 2 of 2 Max. Wt. of *' 32-gallon Containe~, Trash Container with By AJley, if no Alley, Household & Limit 40 Lbs. a Tight-Fitting then at Curb. Kitchen Wastes Trash must be in Lid Plastic Bags and placed in Container. Each Bundle or Bag Bagged or must not exceed 40 Yard Boxed. By Alley. Grass Clippings Ihs. Brush or Limbs no if no Alley, Garden Waste Waste Brush must be longer than 4 ff. in Bundled or then at Curb. Cut Brush length and 6 in, in Tied. diameter. No Loose Items. No Building Material, Auto Parts, Tires or Furniture, Hot Whole Carpets. Water Heaters, Appliances containing Appliances & Fraon must have Eerge By Alley. Mattresses, Freon removed by ~tems & NONE ff no Alley, Qualified Technician Appliances then at Curb. Will not pick up and have tag attached Trash after stating that Freon has someone has been removed. Moved Out. Compressors must be taken out and placed beside the Appliance. _ http://www, warsawcity.net/Public-Works/trash-ydwste.htm 8/14/2005 Valparaiso City Budget Page I of 1 VALPARAISO ClTY BUDGET The 2006 Budget has been presented to the City Council, A public hearing will 2005 at 7PM in the City Council Chambers. City of Valparaiso will be supplying budget information for the city and the city departments. Please email Mayor Jon Costas or City Clerk- Sharon Swihart should you have any questions or concerns. levied and tax rates for the City of Valparaiso are as follows: FUND TA~ES LEVIED TAX RATE GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FIRE PENSION POLICE PENSION MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY PARK & RECREATION PARK BOND CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $8,458,271 $0.5999 $232,641 $0.0165 $307,368 $0.0218 $336,977 $0.0239 $194,573 $0.0138 $1,680,657 $0.1192 $303,139 $0.0215 $345~437 $0.0245 TOTAL $11~859,063 $0.8411 2005 Valparaiso City Budget - prepared by City Clerk Treasurer Sharon Swihart and approved by Indiana State Department of Location Government Finance (DLGF). All figures shown in black are those passed by the Valparaiso City Council and all figures shown in blue are the final approved figures. NOTE: The 2005 AND 2006 Valparaiso City Budgets have been saved as a PDF file. You will need to download or have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or better on your computer in order to view this file. In order to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, please access Adobe's website. Click here to view / download City Budgets from previous years .... Designed and maintained by Valparaiso City Employees. Please direct all Comments, Questions, and Suggestions about this site to the Webrnaster. Copyright © 2005, City of Valparaiso, Indiana. All rights reserved. http://www, valparaisotreasurer, org/Budget/budget, hlm 8/14/2005 City of Vincennes Official Website Page 1 of 1 .F Animal Matters Children & YOuth Services Community Services Educmion Emergency Health Housing Sen,~es Legal [n~onna~n Motor Vehicles Permit~ and Forms Pu~ic Safety Recreation & Pao, s Re~,cSng Program Sanitation Sen~or C~t~zens Street Repair & Se~ces Ut~r~ies Visito~ Infom~tion Recycling Program The City of Vincennes encourages everyone to take advantage of the great recycli~ that the city has to offer. Not only does the City have a drive-thru recycling center, I offer curbside recycling pickup Monday through Friday. To find out what day your area will be picked up, please contact the office at 885-2~ requires anyone using curbside recycling to purchase totes for a one-time fee of St can be purchased at the City Clerk-Treasurer's office located in City Hall at 203 Vi.c beside the historical Lincoln Memorial. For every two full totes you have set out, yo one bag of unstickered trash to be picked up atso. The recycling center is located on 1600 Bayou Street and is open six days a week to 3:00 p.m. The center will accept newspaper, cardboard, steel cans, aluminum c~ magazines, number one and two plastics, and glass (clear and colored). Lids must and containers must be dnsed out and clean. There is no charge for this service, if more information, cell the office at 885-2520 during regular business hours or cont~ Internet. The City also offers a location for the public to dispose of limbs and yard debris. Th site is located on Old Terre Haute Rd, right beside the girl's softball diamond. All cc plastic bags, etc. must be removed Copyright 2003, City of Vincennes 201 Vigo Street I Vincennes. Indiana 475g'i Phone: (8121 882-7285 Site Created by Fanoer Cornmunica~ons http://www, vincennes.org/recycling.htm 8114/2005 V Trash Pickup Page 1 of 2 Trash Pickup New Automated Trash Collection System Begins June 6, 20~ Valparaiso's Automated Trash Collection System is one of many efforts to enhance our city services. Quite simply, an automated trash collection system uses a single, one-person vehicle with a mechanized "arm" that lifts the can. empties the waste, and returns the can to its original, curbside position. This new system is better for you and for our community, because it IS: A G~ner Valparaiso IT'S IH THE CAN ] · Cleaner - The container features an attached, tight-fitting lid eliminating possibility of animals getting into the garbage. No loose lids or debris lyi keeps yards looking clean and keeps neighborhood street,scapes Iookin · Faster ~ The new system will result in 25% faster trash pick-up. · Easier for You - Simply roll the can to the curb. No dragging or lifting awkward containers to the curb. Take all your trash out in one, quick tdl: · Safer for City Employees - The mechanized arm reduces the possibility related injuries. Using your New Can The City of Valparaiso will be delivering gallon can, free of charge, to your neigh beginning May 16, 2005. The new automated trash collection sys Simply follow these 4 steps: 1. Place your bagged trash in your new can, Your new 96-gallon can holds garbage bags, Trash left outside of the can will not be picked up. 2. On your regular trash pickup day, roll the cart to the curb by 7 a.m.. You~ wheels and a handle for easy mobility. 3. The can must be placed with the arrow on the lid pointing toward the stn avoid placing the can under Iow hanging tree branches or within three (3) ~ 8/14/2005 http://www, ci.valparaiso./n.us/pw/TrashPickup/trashpickup, htm Trash Pickup Page 2 of 2 obstruction. Avoid parking in front of the can on collection days. 4. After trash pickup, roll your can back to your residence. Keep it Clean. Keep it Green. VVith the new automated trash collection system coming your way, we can" a regular practice that will continue to keep our city clean...and keep it gree active recycling. Consider how recycling affects you, your city, and future g · Recycling helps Valparaiso control costs and conserve energy and natu resources. · In 2003, Valparaiso won the Governors Award for Environmental Excell~ keep up the momentum by making active recycling a part of our lives. n 2004, Valparaiso recycled 2,081.43 tons of post consumer paper (the of 43,710 trees). Lets save even more trees in 2005! Recycling is easy. On your regular recyclable pickup day, s~mply place you recycling container curbside by 7 a.m. You don't even have to sort your rec Items outside the recycling container must be placed in clear plastic bags ensure recyclable content. Would you like to know more about this new city program? Then click hen Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about how this program will wot both our residents and the city! And click here_ to read more about how the progressing... Are you a Iow-income resident? If yes, then view / print down our APPLICI REFUSE/GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE REDUCTION and submit. For additional information on our Garbage / Refuse Pick-up services and re information, click here .... citv of ValDaraiso. Indiana Website. Designed and maintained by Valoaraiso City Emi viewed using Microsoft Intemet Explorer 5.0 or better. Please hit F5 to refresh Copyright © 2005 - City of Valparaiso, Indiana, All dghts reserved. http://www, ci.valparaiso.in, us/pw/TrashPickup/trashpickup, htm 8/14/2005 Recycling in Valparaiso Page 1 of 2 F To all of our Valparaiso Residents .... We appreciate your participation in our curbside recycling program and wo your cooperation in order to make our efforts successful. We ask that all il curbside by 7:00 a.m. and you do not have to sort your recycled item.~ to read the article "City tries new no-sorting recycling", Fdday, December 2 to a holiday, changes in schedule will be annouced via radio, newspaper, ~ website by the Director of Public Works. We observe the following holidays Memodal Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Chdstm~ We provide an 18-gallon container for your use so that we can recycle cert items (see items #1 - ~ below) are to be put into the container. When pos= place recyclables separately from trash to be picked up. Also, item ~ can alongside the container as long as materials are secured. Click here to view / print (3own a city map showing recycle pick-up days ar (PDF format). At the present time, we are taking the following items: 1 CLEAR, BROWN OR GREEN GLASS provided that they have been dn caps removed. Labels can be left on. We do not recycle plate glass, autom windows, or ceramics. 2. ALUMINUM, STEEL & TIN CANS provided that they are clean. Lids ac( 3. PLASTIC CONTAINERS # ls & #Ts (for example milk, detergent, pop) they are rinsed and with the lids removed. Please flatten containers if poss can be lef[ on containers. We do accept motor oil containers if drained thor 4. NEWSPAPERS, INSERTS, CATALOGS, MAGAZINES & CARDBOAR ~3undle, bag, or somehow secure the above items to prevent them from bio 5. SCRAP METAL, APPLIANCES, AND ELECTRONICS. Scrap metal, appliances must be called into our offices as a special pickup. 6. BATTERIES, such as automobile type and bags or boxes of household battedes....please contact our office for a special pick-up. http://www, ci.valparaiso.in, us/pw/Recycling~recycling.htm 8/14/2005 Recycling in Valparaiso Page 2 of 2 Our recycling facilities are located at 406 Don Hovey Ddve at the Public Works compound. If you wish to drop off your recycling facilities, our gates are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through ,~ If you should have any questions regarding this program, please contact ot (219) 462-4612. Thank you for your interest and cooperation. By recycling in this manner, we will be able to market many products that c would be landfilled. Here are some interesting facts....in 2004, Valparaiso city residents recycle 7,370.05 tons of materials to achieve a 45% diversion rating (diversion rate amount of the waste stream that is diverted from the landfill). Indiana Depa Environment Management lists Indiana's average diversion rate at 39%. SI Valparaiso city residents saved through their recycling efforst: · $176,881.20 in landfill fees · 43,710 trees · 6,869 cubic yards of landfill space · 14,750,010 gallons of water · 8,742,006 kilowathours of energy · 811,758 gallons of oil CONGRATULATIONS VALPARAISOI* ~,ity of Valparaiso, Indiana Webs te. Designed and maintained by ~ viewed using Microsof[ Internet Explorer 5.0 or better. Please hit F5 to refresh s Copyright © 2005 - City of Valparaiso, Indiana. All fights reserved. 8/14/2005 _ http://www, ci.valparaiso.in, us/pw/Recycling/recycling.htm Recycling - Sanitation - City of Richraond Page 1 of 1 Rci ty. of cnmond,.IN "Rich in histOry and h[/ntage'' Home :: Sanitation :: Recycling in Richmond :: r Richmond Sanitary District's I~laterial Recycling Facility Landfill Industrial Pretreatment Solid Waste This program is on a voluntary basis through the Richmond Sanitary District. The District provides free containers called "Richie Rollers" to Stormwater Hazardous Waste place all your recyc~able items in. The RJchie P, ollers are either 32-gallon or Maintenance 65-gallon containers. The customer may specify which Richie Roller would Garbage PicKup best fit their needs. There is no additional charge for picking up recyclable Wastawater Treatment material or the use of the Richie Roller. This makes recycling as easy as Recycling in Richmona throwing away garbage. Recycling reduces the amount of waste that is buried in the landfill. This will make our publicly-owned landfill last longer and save everyone money. To learn how and when recycling begins in your area, and to reserve your Richie Roller please call 983-7456. item Acceptable Unacceptable Steel · Steel food ) Sheet metal Bi-metal ~ pet cans ~ scrap metal ~ wire coat hangers Plastic · Soda bottles · Caps #3,4,5,6,7. · milk jugs ~ Butter or Cool ~ shampoo bottles whip tubs ~ small mouth bottles with a #~t J oil jugs o #2 on the bottom. · film or plastic bags, ~ plastic coat hangers Aluminum ~ Beverage cans J Paint cans Newspaper · Newspaper with/without ~ Cereal boxes glossy inserts* ~ junk mail J magazines ~ office paper ~ cardboard boxes ~ catalogs Glass ~ Clearglass ~ Lids ~ brown glass ~ window ~ green glass ~ drinking glasses ~ bottles &jars in which food ~ light bulbs produCts are packaged. · broken glass. * Please bag or bundle newspapers and place them on top or outside the container, thank you. Violation of this policy can result in loss of recycling privileges, [ Home ] [ City Cierk] [ Parks & Retreat;on ] [ ~letropolitan Developmem ] [ Transit ] [ Sanitation ] [ Engineering ] ' Airport [ Mayor ] [ Purcllasmg 8/14/2005 _ http://www, ci.fichmond.in, us/sanitation/solidwaste/recycle'html Hazardous Waste - Sanitation- City of Richmond Page 1 of 2 [- KlCnmoncl, IN .... ..... h ntage- "Rich in history and Home :: Sanitation :: Hazardous Waste Disposal :: Landfill Industrial Pretreatment Solid Waste Stormwater Hazaroous Waste Maintenance Garbage Pickup Wastewa~er Treatment Recycling in RicJ3mond How To Dispose of Paints and Household Chemicals The Household Hazardous Waste Program was developed and implemented to provide a service for those residents of Richmond Sanitary District and also protect the environment. This program protects our drinking water, our wastewater treatment plant, and our community. It also saves space in our landfill and assureS that hazardous household wastes are disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner at nc cost to the residents. Most household chemicals are accepted by the Richmond Sanitary District for disposal. Common items accepted are: paints, ~ousahold solvents, motor oil, car batteries, bug and weed killers, etc. Drop Offs The Household Hazardous Waste Program is located at the New Paris Pike Landfiit located at 5242 New Paris Pike, RichmonD. Indiana. At this time, there are no special picK-ups for household hazardous waste items. TheSe items must be dropped off at the program location. The drop off hours are: Monday- 7:30 a m. to 6:00 Friday p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 Saturday p.m. Sunday Closed When dropping off items, go directly to the scale house. You will be given a form to complete with the types and quantities of waste you have brought in. From there you will be directed to the Household Hazardous Waste Building to drop off items. There is no charge to our customers to use this service. No appointment is needed This program is reStricted to Richmond Sanitary District customers only. This is a service Drovided to households only. No waste will be accepted from any businesseS, organizations, or from anyone who resides outside of the Richmond Sanitary District. For more information contact: The P, ichmond Sanitary Department Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 765-983-7460 City of Richmond [ Home ] [ City Clerk ] [ Finance & Controller ] [ Human Rights ] [ Human P. esources ] S0 NOrth Fifl:h Street [ Parks & Recreation ] [ Metropolitan Development ] [ Transit: ] [ Sanitation ] [ Engineering ] [ Airoort; Richmond, IN 47374 [ Havor ] [ Purchasing ] [ Streets Dept. ] [ =ire Dept, ] [ Police Oept. ] [ Streets ]: Law Dept. ] on. 7~s.~.7~oo 8/14/2005 http://www, ci.richmond, in.us/sanitation/hazard°us'html Solid waste - Sanitation - City of Richmond Home :: sanitation :: g61id ~vaste ':: cjt( mond, IN "Rich in history and h ritage Landfill Industrial Pretreatment Solid Waste 5tormwater Hazardous Waste Maintenance Garbage Pickup Wastawatar Treatment Recycling in Richmond Residential Trash Collection Richmond Sanitary District collects trash from residential customers once a week. All customers must have a Rosie Roller and are limited to 180 gallons of tresh a week. We provide trash containers called Rosie Rollers. You may choose which size of Rosie Roller you would like to use; 32 gallon, 65 gallon or 90 gallon. There is no charge for the first Rosie Roller. if a second Rosie Roller is needed, there will be a $1,00 a month charge, which is added directly to your sewer/water bill each month. This charge covers all repairs and replacement, should your Rosie Roller be damaged or destroyed. Zf you would like more information on the Rosie Rollers call 765-983-7456. Commercial Trash Collection Page I of 3 Three Cubic Yard Containers (or dumpsters) are used by most of our business customers and by a few of our residential customers living in multi-family dwellings. Businesses and multi-family dwellings must pay a nonirefundable lease charge of $80.00 per year for locking containers (cost subject to change). This charge covers the cost of container maintenance, and must be paid before the container will be delivered. If you need ta lease a Three Cubic Yard Container for your business, apartment complex, or multi-family dwelling, stop by the Richmond Sanitary District at 2380 Liberty Avenue to sign an agreement and we will then visit the location and determine the best location for the container to be placed. Three Cubic Yard Containers are for regular household trash and office paper trash only. Please don't use these containers to dispose of tires, furniture, yard waste, construction materials [roofing, lumber, etc.), rocks, carpet, doors or dirt. If you have furniture or yard waste to dispose of, call our main office at 983-7450 and we will schedule a Special Pick-up. A reminder, special pick-ups are for residents only, not businesses. Richmond Sanitary District receives numerous complaints every year about trash that has been dumped next to these containers. This not only creates a trash mess, but the trash or bulky items may also block passage through an alley. A simple phone call before setting items out to be picked up, will alleviate these problems. Neighborhood Association Cleanup Operating Procedures _ http://www, ci.richmond, in. us/sarfitation/solidwaste/index, html 8/14/2005 F Solid Waste - Sanitation - City of Richmond Page 3 of 3 responsible for all materials placed in the roll-off container. If any construction/demolition materials are placed in the roll-off, you will be contacted to remove the material. Failure to comply may result in loss of leasing privileges and a charge for removing material from the container, including the disposal costs. Roil-Off containers should be filled only to the top. Do NOT over fill the container. They have to be covered before they can be hauled to the landfill. The roll-off containers have stickers on the sides to show you how much you can put into the roll-off. If they are to full, the tarp won't fit and some of the items may have to be removed from the container. Roll-off containers are usually booked at least two weeks in advance! PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. Special Pick-Up Schedules The Richmond Sanitary District offers a service, at no cost, to pick up large items, brush, yard waste and some appliances for residential customers. To schedule a pickup call 983-7450. Our customer service personnel will be able to answer any questions you might have and tell you the day of your pickup. These items will be picked up only if they have been pre- scheduled. Each resident is limited to three bulky items per week. This includes such items as couches, chairs, bed frames, mattresses, etc. Limbs must be cut and tied into bundles. Other yard waste must be bagged or in a :an with a 30 pound weight limit. Each resident is limited to 6 bags or bundles per week. Appliances are picked up at no charge to our customers. Items such as stoves, washers, dryers, and water heaters can be picked up by calling 983-7450. Each resident is limited to 3 items a week for special pick-ups. All special pick-ups are for residents ontyi The E.P.A. requires that the freon be removed from refrigerators, freezers, aw conditioners, and dehumidifiers before they can be disposed of. The charge for these appliances is $30.00 as of 1-[-98 and is subject to change. This charge covers the cost to have the freon removed ant1 recycled. Even if an appliance no longer works or the freon has been drained out, a $30.00 fee will still be charged due to E.P.A. requwements. The fee must be paid before the appliance will be picked up. These appliances can also be disposed of at the New Paris Pike Landfill for the same freon removal fee. All special pickups require the resident to place the items to be picked up wherever their normal weekly trash is collected. Richmond Sanitary District employees are prohibited from entedng residents property to pick up items. [ Home ] [ City Clerk ] [ Finance & Controller ] [ ~uman RightS ] [ Human Resources ] [ Parks & Recreation ] [ f4etropolitan Development ] [ Transit ] [ Sanitation ] [ Engineering ] [ Airport ] [ f4ayor ] [ Purchasing ] [ Streets DOPe, I [ Fire Dept. ] [ Police Dept. ] [ Streets ] [ Law Oept, ] ©2005 City of Richmond, information Techonlogy Dept. _ http://www, ci. richmond, in. us/sanitation/solidwaste/index.html 8/14/2005 Solid Waste - Sanitation - City of Richmond Page 2 of 3 Associations should check with Rick HcGuire at the Sanitary District at 983-7459 before date is set. Schedule date one month in advance. The District will help with two cleanups per year per each Association. There will be four roll-off containers allotted for each Association's cleanup. Roll-offs will be set on Friday and will be picked up after Sunday's collection. There will be different mil-offs for yardwaste and bulky items. Yardwaste must be kept separate from bulky items. Please removed ail yardwaste from plastic bags. Four (4) tires per household will be allowed. Items that can not be put in roll-offs are marked on the container and are as follows: No chemicals, paints or motor oil No construction materials or debris (roofing, siding, lumber, concrete, drywall, pipes, bricks, glass, etc.) No earth or aggregates (rocks, dirt) No tree stumps, large roots or logs No automobile parts No household appliances containing freon (refdgeretors, a~r- conditioners). For any items that may not be picked up, please call Sanitaw District at 765-983-7450 for disposal information. Roll-Off Containers Richmond Sanitary District leases large 14 cubic yard trash containers, called "Roll-Offs" to our customers for general household trash or yard waste and brush. Roll-off containers are leased to residential customers for a charge of $6.00 as of :L-:t-98 for approximately 2 days. The containers may also be leased by existing business (for yard waste and brush only), to be set at the business site, for the same fee. NO TIRES, CONSTRUCT[ON OR DEHOLZT[ON [TEM$ HAY BE PUT INTO OUR CONTAINERS. This includes such items as roofing, concrete, glass, wood, pipe, plaster or drywall, etc. Payment must be made prior to scheduling the roil-off container. Payment can be made at our main office at 2380 Liberty Avenue or by phone with a Visa or Hastercard. All customers leasing a roll-off container will be asked to sign a Release of Liability form. Zf the form is not signed by the property owner, the container will not be set on private property. If making payment for the roll-off container ever the phone, the container will not be set on private property. These containers are leased to help you dispose of general household trash OR yard waste. The two types of material can not be mixed. You are http://www, ci.richmond, in. us/sanitation/solidwaste/index, html 8/14/2 0 0 5