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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #164136

Sidewalk & Curb Complaints:

Other: Hey, all. I'm at 4021 E. Morningside Drive. Unfortunately I've been experiencing some drainage issues at my corner since the installation of a wheelchair ramp for the sidewalk. There was no issue prior. Terrific having the ramp for folks, plus the earlier sidewalk, but unfortunately it has no lip on it at all. As you can see in the photo, the street is essentially level with part of my yard now, allowing even the smallest rain to flood the corner. I'd love to grow grass but am having difficulties because of the situation. There was grass prior, but someone crashed into the streetlamp, and when it was replaced, the ground got torn up a bit. Beyond my yard, a small pool exists along the corner until it dries out as well, as it is unable to pass on through. Also sediment as you can see in the photo (taken tonight a few hours after the end of today's misting) is washed into the street with each rain. Please see if there can be just the smallest bit of lip and/or incline added with the ramp/sidewalk to keep the water moving instead of creating a muddy corner. Thank you for any help! (Or ideas!) Any chance you all might have a square foot of sod that is fairly water tolerant that can just be placed down there? Might solve my issue without any need for changing anything with the concrete assuming it takes root. I appreciate the consideration and help. There is also a bus stop right at the corner, so more than just helping me, it keeps the bus waiters from standing in the mud.

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Matt Smethurst

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9/24/2018 14:21:22 Closed by Matt Smethurst

Re-seeded area. Grass now growing.

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4/26/2018 07:58:32 Danna Workman assigned this case to Matt Smethurst

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4/25/2018 08:14:32 Eric Sader uploaded an attachment.

4/25/2018 08:14:21 Anonymous assigned this case to Danna Workman

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4/24/2018 21:00:30 Anonymous assigned this case to Anonymous

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4/24/2018 21:00:30 Opened by Anonymous