Case Date:

4/25/2023

I have a large and growing homeless encampment behind my home at 2431 S. Bryan Street as documented in the photo above. In the fall of 2022, this property (located to the west of the B-Line trail, between the B-Line and S. Bryan Street/S. Camden Drive) became the site for a homeless encampment. Initially, it was a couple of tents and tarps. However, gradually it has gotten much larger, including several more tents and many old tires, several shopping charts, and numerous pallets. Surrounding the camp on all sides is a large and growing volume of scattered garbage and debris. Earlier this month, camp inhabitants started parking a car on the property on a makeshift driveway off S. Camden Drive. The campers are also collecting and storing firewood in shopping carts. Several times a week, there are fires in the woods. I live at 2431 S. Bryan. The encampment was initially 125-150 feet from my home. However, over the last few days, a tent has appeared approximately 25 feet from the property line. Next week, my 26-year-old daughter will be staying alone in my house. With the growth of the homeless encampment, I am very concerned about her safety. Last fall, when she was also here alone, a man who appeared to be homeless tried to force his way into the house. In my view, a growing encampment that is moving very close to my house is an unacceptable safety concern. Obviously, this is a zoning violation. But it is creating conditions that increase the likelihood of crime, as the people living in the homeless encampment lack the basics of shelter, plumbing, and food security. Within the last week, two ”Private Property, Keep Out” signs have been posted along the B-Line trail in areas immediately adjacent to the encampments. It is unclear, however, who put these signs up, as the inhabitants may be trying to limit the size of their camp. The encampment is on Parcel # 53-08-09-300-045.000-009 in Bloomington. According to public records, the owner of the property is Cmdr 2 LLC. The address for the homeless encampment is listed as “S Walnut St, Bloomington, 47401.” It appears to have been part of a larger land parcel that was divided by B-Line trail. The address for Cmdr 2 LLC is listed as 3115 S Highway 37 Bloomington, In 47401. But per the Secretary of State's office, the address is 3535 Spring Branch Road, Bloomington, IN, 47401, USA. The registered agent is Michele Jones, 9389 Rockwood Court, Noblesville, IN, 46060. This can be resolved either by the City of Bloomington enforcing its zoning laws or by the owners of the parcel filing a complaint of criminal trespass. I am hoping this communication will spur action by the City, the parcel owners, or both. Bill Henderson, 812-361-3726. wihender@gmail.com

Case Date:

7/17/2023

Hello! I want to report that there is a lot of poison ivy at the NW corner of S Grant and E Allen St, 47401. This is right along the edge of the street on S Grant. We live at 909 S Grant, just up the hill, with two small kiddos, so we're constantly stressed out about balls, etc, rolling across the street and down into the poison ivy patches. I think this is technically right of way/city property if it is this close to the street? Not sure. I remember seeing in the past somewhere to report poison ivy, but now can't find it, so I'm just reporting it under misc and other. If there is any kind of city program to come remove poison ivy, I'd love to see it happen at that corner. There is a ton of ivy growing up a light post on that corner as well, some of it along the bottom might be poison ivy, not all of it is (that is mostly virginia creeper? something like that - the 5 leaf variety.)

Case Date:

8/1/2023

--Exterior-- Large hole in exterior wall exposing reinforcement materials. 2 windows where the sealing to the double paned glass is defective Man drilled holes in foundation of unit thought to be main cause of pest infestation Exterior clogged dryer vents pose risk for CO --Interior-- Damaged baseboards including large gaps and chipping paint Expired inspection of fire extinguisher Broken stove capacitor - front left burner on max heat with any temp setting Bug, urine and droppings found on baseboards Damaged plumbing caulking on tub along with mold/mildew on most if not all sealant and surrounding areas of tub Ripped carpets along doorway thresholds in bedroom and office, tripping hazard Chronic exposure to insecticides in laundry room causing medical symptoms Unable to use laundry unit or laundry room due to active infestation Slip hazard due to large amount of chemicals on laundry room floor pose a risk for injury to residence and others Other No move in inspection. Sent an email to leasing office of dirty and damaged areas, never replied No contact from leasing office about current infestation or a plan of action Ignored maintenance requests from over a month ago Paying full rent although unable to access or use any units within laundry room Concerns of safety due to insecticides, long term chemical use, slip hazards Concerns for safety due to humidity in apartment and suspected mold Management not providing a safe and habitable place of living

Case Date:

11/15/2023

I'm unsure of the proper office to contact; however, there is a vacant property at 610 N. Park Ridge Rd. in the Park Ridge East neighborhood. I believe the man who was living there died about 1 year ago. A tree had fallen on the house and after about a month or so, was removed. The house still has a hole in the roof with a tarp over it, a car in the driveway that is rusting, and is deteriorating overall. Another neighbor - probably the owner of the house at the end of the cul de sac of Wiltshire Court - has been parking 2 vehicles in the grass off the road of the vacant house. That same neighbor appears to have multiple vehicles parked in the cul de sac of Wiltshire Ct. Thank you for any assistance you can offer.

Case Date:

4/11/2024

The potholes going into The Village are INSANE. I have called and called the office and have yet to get a clear answer as to when these multiple potholes would be filled. One of my friends works in the office and said they are aware- and are also aware they are 4 inches deep. The road going into the complex is very narrow and now filled with potholes- making it impossible to avoid them. These will cause very serious damage to my car.

Case Date:

4/1/2020

For the past ten days, garbage and trash has continually been added to this second story porch. There is also animal waste as the owner’s 2 dogs were locked outside previously. With the warming weather, this trash is unsanitary and very foul-smelling to neighbors. The landlord’s number at The Crossing at Pete Ellis says they’re not in office until May, so there’s no way to leave a voicemail to ask the apt landlord to address this issue internally. I live directly behind this apt at 3405 E Longview at Colonial East, but this 2nd story apt is part of The Crossing at Pete Ellis - I believe this address is near or at 3244 Braeside Dr., Bloomington IN. We would like these neighbors to remove the smelly trash from their porch to the proper trash containers on the property instead of continually adding to the pile.

Case Date:

8/16/2021

This is only one of the dumpsters currently at the limestone crossing apartments. We have called the limestone crossing office multiple times the past 2 months regarding how disgusting the dumpster is, I myself am to scared to even walk in there to throw away trash out of fear of bed bugs possibly being in there from the furniture. I am unsure who to reach out to about this issue.

Case Date:

9/8/2021

There is a SUV size pile of trash on the sidewalk and in the street directly across from the Grant Street Inn office. Has been growing for weeks. Blocking pedestrians. Unacceptable. Please help.

Case Date:

2/10/2022

The Lincoln Place condo trash bin is full of neighbor's trash that they dump in our trash bin. We have the labels and the names of the people who have been violating the ordinance. Please email me so we can arrange a time to discuss this. Or call my office line: 812 855 8973. Thank you!!!

Case Date:

3/11/2022

The occupants of this property store their several trash and recycling bins facing S Walnut St. At any given time, numerous pieces of trash litter the ground in front of the home, the parking area, and the alley. Their bins are often knocked over or overflowing. The trash has begun encroaching on the grounds of our office, which neighbors this home to the north. Thank you for your help.