Case Date:

7/31/2024

Follow up on closed case #192588. Yes, I know when parking permits expire. I do not think a press release and a Facebook post qualify as adequate noticing. I understand the cost-saving of electronic messaging. Do you have special provision to contact non-tech savvy (often) elders directly? For years, ctizens have complained about the City's failure to communicate and be transparent. This approach to letting them know about complying with this important regulation isn't the best.

Case Date:

2/3/2025

Several cars are often parked outside 1104-1112 w/o permits, including rust red ford fusion 965DHX and gray Honda HRV CKL580

Case Date:

6/11/2025

Parking lot changes have removed vehicle ability to go through side of western most parking area. Vehicles cannot turn around, and the parking lot striping is too short that vehicles now all exceed the length of the striped areas/spots. The parking space number has also now been increased on the western most covered area.

Case Date:

9/21/2019

This car has been parked in front of our house for a month. It is leaking oil and has a flat tire and no residential permit. We would like it moved. 404 S Lincoln St.

Case Date:

9/25/2019

This car has been parked in front of my house for over a month. It is leaking oil and has a flat tire and no residential permit. I called parking enforcement early in September after the car had been there over 2 weeks. I reported it via this website last Saturday. It now has 4 tickets on it but it's still there. How can I get it removed?

Case Date:

3/31/2017

Several cars without parking permits are consistently parking in Neighborhood Zone 2 permit-only spaces. I paid for a Zone 2 parking permit and I cannot find a parking spot on Swain Ave. (where I live) because they are almost all filled with non-permitted vehicles. I'd like to request stricter enforcement of parking laws in Zone 2.

Case Date:

10/5/2017

A blue Toyota, plate # S33 5650, has been parked for several days in the same location. No Bloomington parking permit. It has a ticket, but I believe the same ticket has been left on the car for most of the time it has been parked. It was moved last night, and gone for about 12 hours before being returned to the same spot on the 400 block of E. University. It is now also slightly over the (admittedly faded) yellow line and very close to my neighbor's driveway. I have tried to report this twice today with an attached photo, each time receiving an error message.

Case Date:

11/30/2018

Your system is flawed. I’m entirely convinced no one reads the parking ticket appeals because you just want to abuse the college students and you love to abuse your power

Case Date:

9/23/2024

Hello, I'm reaching out regarding our house's parking permits. I, (Ava Kaiserlian), bought both my 2024 - 2025 permit for my own vehicle along with the one guest pass we got for the house, but only ever received my personal one. I did move out of the address that was listed for the parking pass to be sent to not too long after, but it never got forwarded to my new location either. I have the receipts of buying the two passes, yet I only received the one for my residence and not the guest pass. I was wondering if there is any way we can resolve this issue and we could get a new one sent to us (at our address). If I need to talk to someone about this issue to figure it out, I am more than happy to. Thank you!

Case Date:

1/29/2025

Incident Report – Improper Towing of Vehicle Date of Tow: February 25, 2024 Location: 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN Incident Description On February 25, 2024, my vehicle was towed from 429 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN, without my consent. The towing company did not obtain my explicit authorization before removing my vehicle, making this a non-consensual tow in potential violation of Bloomington Municipal Code Chapter 4.32 (Non-Consensual Towing Businesses). At the time of the tow, my vehicle was properly registered with the apartment complex’s parking system. My license plate was on file as having a valid parking permit, but I had not been issued a physical parking sticker by management, which was outside of my control. Despite my valid registration, my vehicle was still towed, suggesting improper enforcement of parking regulations. Additionally, maintenance personnel were occupying my assigned parking spot the last time I drove. This forced me to park elsewhere in the lot, which may have contributed to the towing error. Signage Review The posted signage did include the following legal requirements: A clear statement that unauthorized vehicles would be towed. The name and contact information of the towing company. Information on where towed vehicles could be retrieved. A schedule of towing and storage fees. However, the signage also stated that parking was reserved for residents of Kirkwood Management, which I was not at the time, even though my vehicle was registered with the complex and I had been assigned a parking spot. Violation of Ordinances Lack of Consent (BMC § 4.32.100(a)) The tow was conducted without my authorization. Bloomington Municipal Code 4.32.100(a) states that it is unlawful to tow a vehicle from a parking lot unless the parking lot owner or an authorized agent, present at the time of the tow, signs a written authorization for that specific vehicle. If this requirement was not met, the tow was unlawful. Valid Parking Permit Not Honored My vehicle was registered with the complex’s parking system, but I had not received a sticker from management. Since my plate was on file as having a valid permit, my vehicle should not have been subject to towing. This indicates an error in enforcement, either by the property management or the towing company, leading to an unjustified tow. Claim & Request for Action Given that my vehicle was towed despite being properly registered and that the signage at the location failed to recognize my valid permit, I formally request the following: A full refund of all towing and storage fees incurred. Confirmation that my valid parking permit is properly recognized moving forward to prevent future incidents.