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The Alley Paving Program provides for a 50/50 split of costs with residents
for placement of 2" of bituminous pavement 10' in width. Upon request,
a field inspection of each alley is conducted to determine the feasibility
of paving the alley.
This program was instituted twelve years ago to encourage single-family
homeowners to repair or replace the deteriorated public curb and sidewalks
adjacent to their property. This program provides for a 50/50 split of
the repair cost of curbs, sidewalks and drive approaches.
Citizens with disabilities that require special parking at their residence
can contact the traffic manager at the Engineering Department or the Police Department to request
a disabled parking designation on the street outside of their homes.
The Engineering Department maintains all sanitary and storm
sewer records for sewer maintenance and provides technical and administrative
assistance to the Sewer Lateral Insurance Program.
Mishawaka provides our residents with a high-value, low-cost service
for the weekly curbside collection of recyclables, trash and garbage,
large furniture and appliances, and yard waste. Families receive all these
weekly services for about $125 per year.
SNOW REMOVAL CONDITIONS
Listing of Snow Routes
When, in the opinion of the
Snow Removal Coordinator (The Mayor, or in his absence the following
succession of people shall qualify: Street Commissioner, City Engineer,
or such other person as may be designated by the Mayor), the actual
or expected precipitation of snow will create hazardous or dangerous highway
conditions for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, he shall have the authority
to declare a snow removal condition.
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN
PROGRAMS
The Residential Rehabilitation Program is available for
all owner-occupied homes within the city limits of Mishawaka. This is
a mortgage loan program. A Real Estate Mortgage will be added to the property.
There should be enough equity in the home to cover the amount of the mortgage.
Applicants qualify with income under limits set for St. Joseph County,
Indiana.
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