Case Date:

5/8/2018

Hi -- I live at 811 S. Fess Ave., and we have a hazardous street tree situation. Specifically, one of our street trees has several dead branches that are hanging over the street and sidewalk -- as such, we worry about a branch falling and injuring a pedestrian or car. I think the branches could be easily pruned with an extended trimmer -- we don't have one, though. Thank you so much for your attention to this matter -- best wishes, Geoff & Shari Sprinkle.

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5/8/2018

918 East first st. Sidewalk on Woodlawn side obstructed by fence and vegetation

Case Date:

5/18/2018

There is a large city tree -- a sugar maple -- in front of our house at 2321 S. Montclair. It's between the sidewalk and the road, near our driveway. The tree is dead and has started to lose limbs. I hope the city can send a crew to remove it soon. A few years ago, Doug Fowler (arborist) suggested putting a support in the tree to help its stability. I paid for that support, so if possible, please ask the crew to leave it behind in case I could ever re-use it. Thank you!

Case Date:

5/20/2018

Dear Mayor Hamilton and the city of Bloomington, I am contacting you and your office regarding the problem with the deer in our neighborhood. Once again, the deer are a problem for us and they are outright dangerous. I am not sure what the city is planning on doing with the problem, but I almost feel like I want to hire a sniper (and I am an animal lover) to get them off of our property or now purchase a BB gun. I am not a violent person, but I am at my wits end regarding this issue. Will the city only do something once a deer kills a child? I have heard of stories of dogs being killed by deer as well as homes being trashed by deer who have somehow gotten into somebody's home. The latest is that my wife got a broken ankle because of a deer and it required a trip to the ER at Bloomington hospital along with missed work for both of us. Luckily we have health insurance, but for those who don't...it is a very expensive endeavor that could have been avoided if the city would do something to cull these animals. Lately we have seen a herd of 8 deer roaming around Somax. I would like your opinion on how you plan to fix this problem because I do see this as a problem in our city and especially our neighborhood. Also, I heard that the city has a 2 million dollar surplus this year and wondered if that meant we would finally get the sidewalk and repair of the dangerous culvert that has been promised to the former owners of our house as well as to us. Our taxes go up every year (Judy Sharp just assessed another increas of $50,000 to our home value which raised our taxes again quite drastically). We can't seem to ever get a break from her with her assessments every year and it is quite frustrating. Every year we pay more and more taxes and get absolutely nothing for it. Again, I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter. Thanks. Best, Ingrid Faber 1104 S. Covenanter Drive Bloomington, IN 47401

Case Date:

5/24/2018

The sidewalk in front of 411 South Lincoln street is covered in a thick layer of gravel.

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5/25/2018

Corner of Swain and Atwater, on Atwater: tree branches hanging over the sidewalk, making it impossible to walk on sidewalk without being hit in the face by the branches.

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5/28/2018

Fee and 17th - corner of south west sidewalk. I've tripped over this area three times and last winter dislocated my shoulder when I fell on this. Please fix it!

Case Date:

6/1/2018

I live at 324 South Jackson. Our WPA sidewalk has become a hazard due to broken stones. Can the city help us with its repair? Thank you.

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6/4/2018

1017 E. First. Yew and Vines obstruct sidewalk at front walkway

Case Date:

6/5/2018

out on west 3rd street at the intersection of 3rd & yancy, there's a vacant business building, & the yard hasn't been mowed yet this year. i think it used to be "B&L communications". as i walk by the front on the public sidewalk, the weeds are up to my waist. one time recently after dark, i could tell there was an animal scurrying around in there, but i couldn't see what it was since it was hidden. felt scary to walk by there, but i have to because of my situation with where i live & work.