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CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT March 22, 2022 LWW LLC c/o Jason Miller PO Box 462 Mishawaka, IN 46546 Mr. Miller, Please read the attached notices of violations of zoning, occupancy, and building codes for the property you own with address 1632-1636 Lincoln Way West in the City of South Bend. In support of the notices, this letter outlines the City of South Ben d's concerns about occupancy in the buildings there and the steps you should take to address them. Per the Demolition Order from 10/13/2020, and the Condemned Order from 3/3/2022, this structure has been deemed unsafe and unsuitable for use and has been affirmed for demolition. Furthermore, per the State of Indiana Building Code this property has been approved for commercial use. Residential occupancy is not allowed without the proper reclassific ation and approval through Commercial Design Release from the State of Indiana, and the receipt of the proper zoning and building permits. Based on recent inspections from the Fire Department, we have evidence of individuals residing in this building. Given the conditions and use of the buildings, these individuals should relocate as soon as possible. This residential occupancy is not only illegal per the State code and local ordinances, but also highly unsafe and poses a threat to the occupant's life and wellbeing. This is not a formal eviction notice, but the City could, and may, take further action if this situation is not remedied, pursuant to the affirmed Vacate and Seal Order from 10/13/2020 for example. If any current residents seek support with housing or other services, the PATH team from Oaklawn is available. PATH (Projects Assisting in the Transition from Homele ssness) offers services to those who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. PATH services include offering information and assistance with shelter options, medical, addictions and mental health services, food stamps, health insurance and housing applications. PATH can be contacted at 574.536.8711. You may contact the individual offices who are sending the attached notices of violation respectively, or you call 311 to speak to any of these offices by phone . ..____·�·· t,-:-�/ Santiago Garces Executive Director of Community Investment City of South Bend, IN EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 www.southbendin.gov