- Case Date:
- 11/16/2014
A few months ago (Beginning of September), I noticed spray paint graffiti on the front of the detached garage belonging to the house that I rent at 702 W. 13th St. My landlord asked that I file a report in addition to one that she filed (I believe for insurance purposes). Since this happened a little while ago, I'm happy to answer any follow up questions needed to file a report.
Biking & Walking
201 W 17th ST
- Case Date:
- 7/28/2018
The green painted "bike box" and bike lane entering it are full of gravel and debris. It on the east bound lane of 7th Street just west of College - at the light for 7th.
Abandoned Vehicle
702 W 13th ST
- Case Date:
- 9/11/2018
There is a landscaping truck and trailer that has been parked outside our house for more than two weeks. It is a red truck with landscaping equipment in the back and a trailer filled with dead yard waste. The back tire of the trailer is flat. Please contact owner for removal or have it towed. Thanks.
Sewer Problems (Storm Sewers)
350 W 11th ST
- Case Date:
- 10/8/2018
I am submitting this Ureport on behalf of Upland Brewing.
Pete Batule of Upland Brewing contacted me on 10-5-18 to say that Upland has been experiencing significant issues with odor coming from the storm drains on the north side of 11th street directly in front of Upland's patio. The odor is having a negative impact on their patio dining customers.
Here is background on the issue as provided by Mr. Batule:
Upland has had ongoing issues over the last few years with odors near the patio. They installed a piece of equipment above their lift station (the Peacemaker) next to the patio to neutralize the smell coming from the lift station. It wasn’t until the Peacemaker was installed that they suspected most of the odor was coming from the storm drains.
Phil Peden has done some investigation on the storm drains. He noted there is an illicit connection tying to the north side of the storm box. Phil doesn't believe it is tied to a toilet because there isn't paper in it, but perhaps is related to byproduct or a wash drain/sink coming from elsewhere.
Upland has dye tested their facility and found no evidence that the connection on the north side of the storm box is connected to their facilities. The odor comes on very strong at times to the point where they have to relocate customers.
They notice an increase in odor around times when it rains and storm drain activity increases.
James Hall and I discussed this issue on 10/8/18 and James has started to follow up internally at CBU on next steps.
Kelly
Graffiti
923 N College AVE
- Case Date:
- 4/27/2017
Female nude with legs spread and mirror in vagina on vacant eyesore buildings by elevated train tracks
- Case Date:
- 5/1/2017
This rental property (Orion property) has had multiple bags of trash sitting by the road for two weeks. The grass is overgrown. I asked the property managers (Orion properties) to clean up the garbage and the person showing the house said they think the city will pick it up and he wasn't worried about it. I don't know why the city allows bags of garbage to remain by the road for two weeks, skipped over by garbage collection for two weeks and nothing is done about it.
- Case Date:
- 5/8/2017
As of 5/8/17 one full garbage can remains uncollected from this Orion properties rental. This uncovered can has been on the street for at least 3 weeks and the collection crews continue to pass it by. Last week the garbage bags that were laying by the street were collected, but the full can was left. No action taken by the city for 3+ weeks. From the city website: "Do not place containers out more than 24 hours in advance and remove them from the curb on the same day as pick up. A violation may result in a fine up to $50. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation." This means Orion properties should be fined in excess of $1050.00.
- Case Date:
- 5/15/2017
Orion properties has left the garbage can on the curb for another full week. Who should these problems be reported to? This reporting platform is ineffective.
Unsafe Buildings
508 W 13th ST
- Case Date:
- 5/24/2017
House and property presents unsafe conditions, including:
1) exterior paint chipping (hazardous to young children and pregnant women)
2) unstable stone wall along sidewalk
3) overgrown weeds
4) large tree overhanging neighboring house
5) deteriorating foundation
6) porch seems to be falling away from house
7) overgrown branches on electrical wire
8) deteriorating roof/shingles
Example photo provided as attachment.
Street Lights
1101 N College AVE
- Case Date:
- 9/25/2017
ALL street lights on the west side of College Ave from 17th street to the railroad underpass just south of 14th street were observed to be inoperative on the evening of Sept 25th, 2017. What is going on?