09-27-06 Community & Economic Development

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Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of September 27, 2006 Page 2 after the initial notice has been sent. If the landlord has no other way to assure that the illegal activity will not be repeated then eviction may take place. She noted that the ordinance is enforced city-wide. She noted that 91-pages of "notice to abate" letters have been sent out, with most being unrelated to student activity and adding that most relate to trash (copies attached). There is no documented repeat activity in the Legal Department involving student housing. A total of eighty-seven {87) letters to abate were sent in 2005, with only 6-7 of those involving student rentals. Police Chief Thomas Fautz stated that he believes that the ordinance is working. There is a drain on police services when illegal activities take place. The Midnight Detail cooperate with students and landlords while using discretion. When individuals become disrespectful and uncooperative resulting in non- compliance, citations are issued. He noted that he is pleased overall with the response from the students and his officers. Notre Dame Student Body President Lizzi Shappell then introduced Bill Andrichik, Student Body Vice-President; Community Relations Committee Chairperson Josh Pasquesi, Judicial Council Chairperson Liz Kozlow, and Northeast Neighborhood Council Student Representative Krystal Hardy to the Committee, Krystal Hardy stated that she is the Northeast Neighborhood Council Student Representative, and lives at 507 Napoleon. They have been instrumental in initiatives to remedy negative interactions, and are committed to working with the City of South Bend, They aim to: 1. be a good neighbor and invest in the community; and 2. continue to review the ordinance regarding student concerns. Student Body Vice-President; Community Relations Committee Chairperson Josh Pasquesi of 823 Notre Dame Avenue noted that he participated in the "Explore South Bend Tour"; that there was a 2nd Qff-Campus housing event; and that soon an off'-campus legal seminar will take place. They wish to build partnerships as evidenced by their meetings with members of the South Bend Police Department, the Legal Department and the Common Council. Judicial Council Chairperson Liz Kozlow of 2313 Coachmans Trail voiced concern regarding ¶ {f) which addresses "eviction proceedings as a defense" and ¶ (e) which addresses fines of $250 to $2,5000 and injunctive relief. Bill Andrichik, Student Body Vice-President noted that he lives on campus at Stanford Hall. He noted the despite the "spirit to abate", landlords like Turtle Creek Apartments evict after the first violation; whereas Kramer Properties do not.