Case Date:

3/17/2023

I own the property located at 1005 N. Jackson St, 47404. Shortly after purchasing the property the house next door burned down. We felt very fortunate that our house was not damaged. The house was demolished, however, shortly after demolishing the house someone has set up a tent on the lot and multiple people have been seen using the tent. There is trash surrounding the tent. Though we have not seen a fire there is what appears to be a makeshift fire pit. We use this property as a short term rental and it has the proper permits. I am personally concerned about the safety of my wife who spends some of her days working on improvements within the property. Obviously concerned about the impact on our ability to rent the home with the above described situation. I'm not sure what can be done but after reviewing the code it does not seem like this fits the intended use of the property. I am also empathetic to the rise of homelessness in our community, but this is a residential neighborhood and for the safety of all community members something should be done. We dodged a serious issue when the house burnt down and worry we may not be so lucky if something happens again. Thanks for your attention to this matter, please reach out with any questions. Hoping this could be resolved amicably, not trying to get anyone in trouble.

Case Date:

3/29/2018

Overgrown bamboo at 1002 W 6 St and Elm bending into sidewalks and street obstructing traffic. Bird droppings covering the sidewalk. The invasive plant has encroached on neighboring property where we live at 1004, so we are having to engage removal services and eventually install impermeable barriers at our expense. The back yard of 1002 is overgrown also, feral cats, possum and a skunk have been sited or smelled in a fallen shed which has not been cleared out. The Elm Street side of 1002 is full of debris and overgrowth and there is an unattended stagnant water feature where we hear frogs in the summer (which do attract copperhead snakes). Someone does seem to be inhabiting the house, though we know that the owner of the house does not reside in Indiana presently.

Case Date:

2/20/2023

Golden bamboo was noticed today and is in the photo in elevate on this corner of Elm and W 6th St

Case Date:

2/22/2015

1011 w.7thSt. The folks in this rental have consistently never shoveled their sidewalk over the last 10+ years. The landlord should be held accountable.

Case Date:

2/22/2021

Our neighbors have had a trailer of junk/trash in the front yard for weeks and it's attracting rats in our neighborhood.

Case Date:

4/2/2015

Trash is strewn along the street, alleyway, caught in the trees and bushes of 1110 N Lincoln, trapped under cars and generally everywhere. Have attempted it to clean it up but continues to appear. It is unsanitary and attracting pests and rodents.

Case Date:

5/13/2016

Yard is overgrown, never mowed, about to engulf house.

Case Date:

5/2/2017

Over growth, abandoned house, frig on back porch that is unplugged with food inside.

Case Date:

5/14/2018

excess growth and abandoned house

Case Date:

7/10/2013

One house east of 1020 w kirkwood has over grown yard