Drainage or Runoff
3020 S Stratford DR
- Case Date:
- 8/28/2023
Dear Madam/Sir,
We are writing to report an ongoing and hazardous issue concerning the creek that runs behind our properties (3020 S Stratford Dr and 1920 E Wexlex Rd).
After moderate to heavy rainfall, the creek's bank becomes overwhelmed by the increased water flow, resulting in flooding of our yards and water surrounding the residence at 3020 Stratford Dr. Our observations indicate that this flooding is primarily caused by erosion along the creek's eastern basin, located on public land 'above' and 'behind' our properties. The severity of the flooding is evident as approximately 2-3 inches of water accumulates around the house, enters the crawl space, and covers utility equipment such as the electric manhole and bollards.
The water takes several hours to recede, during which time the electric manhole remains submerged. We have already notified Duke Energy about this issue, given its potential electrical hazards.
As new tenants, we have identified this critical problem that was somehow overlooked by previous residents. While we can only attach a single image to this message and all incidents have taken place at night since our move, we are ready and willing to assist your team in identifying the eroded section of the creek bank, provide on-site explanations and further images if needed.
We respectfully request your guidance on addressing this matter and your assistance in coordinating with Duke Energy, if required, to urgently resolve this situation. In case you are unable to reach us at 765-508-9679, please contact our property manager, Ms. Janet Jin (812-325-9093, [email protected]), as we may be overseas.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this pressing concern.
Sincerely,
Gergo Szanda
Drainage or Runoff
3020 S Stratford DR
- Case Date:
- 8/28/2023
Follow-up on Report #185258 – Assistance needed, please forward to Ms. Elizabeth Carter.
Dear Ms. Carter,
Thank you for your prompt response to case #185258. We seek your continued guidance regarding the issue outlined in the initial message.
The eroded drainage-way section lies outside our rental property's limits. After discussions with all relevant property owners (1912 E Wexley Rd, 1920 E Wexley Rd and 3020 Stratford Dr), we've concluded that this affected section of the drainage-way, causing flooding, might not be on our properties. This is reinforced by utility bollards adjacent to the eroded zone, demarcated by an extra fence. Suspicions arise from recently installed storm drain pipes on E Wexley, which appear to now funnel excessive water into this drainage-way, exacerbating erosion on both sides and ultimately flooding our properties.
We kindly request the City of Bloomington's experts to determine ownership of the eroded section accurately and provide expert advice, ideally from an engineer, on addressing the heightened drainage flow, which is beyond our control.
My apologies for the earlier property manager's email address error. The correct contact details are as follows: Ms. Janet Jin (812-325-9093, [email protected]).
Your assistance in this pressing matter is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Gergo Szanda
Street Trees
3020 S Stratford DR
- Case Date:
- 1/13/2024
Subject: Urgent: Request for Removal of Dead Trees on Public Land
Dear Madam/Sir,
I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue regarding our property at 3020 S Stratford Dr. The southern and eastern perimeters are populated with numerous dead trees, on public land. We have reported this matter to the Urban Forester in August, and they know about the issue, we are on their list. We understand that they have immense workload, however, the urgency of our situation has increased as with each passing windy day, large branches have begun falling into our yard, posing a risk to both property and safety. We fear that the upcoming sub-freezing temperatures and spring tornado season will exacerbate the situation. Therefore, we kindly request that you prioritize the removal of the hazardous trees at your earliest convenience. (We have also started felling hazardous trees within our land.)
Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
Kind regards,
Gergo Szanda (765-508-9679, [email protected])
Trails
3020 S Stratford DR
- Case Date:
- 9/16/2025
New steps were installed roughly two months ago at this Goat Farm turn. There is construction material debris that has remained here since, however. Please finalize this nice project with the removal of the unnecessary materials. Thank you!
Excessive Growth
3020 Kingston Drive South
- Case Date:
- 5/18/2016
Grass along east side k-mart is very tall.
Recycling
3020 E Daniel ST
- Case Date:
- 2/15/2001
P-noncollected plastics included
- Case Date:
- 3/9/2005
Bags must have sticker attached.
Street & Traffic Signs
3020 E 3rd ST
- Case Date:
- 9/22/2025
Traffic light at E 3rd Street and Kingston Drive is not working properly causing significant back-ups for Chick-fil-A and Target traffic. The left turn arrow for S. Kingston onto westbound E. 3rd Street only cycles long enough for three cars to make the turn. There were a dozen cars in line this morning to make the turn. Everyone then has to wait another two minutes (too long) for the light to cycle again.
Biking & Walking
302-398 West Patterson Drive
- Case Date:
- 3/15/2018
Why are the cross walks, bike lanes, turn lanes so poorly marked. The wear and tear from use and vehicles over the past four plus years has made these almost non-visable and your department has made no effort to correct the situation. This is true across the city wiith almost 70% intersections and crosswalks needing attention/maitence of some sort.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
302-312 West Dodds Street
- Case Date:
- 12/8/2014
Hole in westbound lane of 300 block W Dodds St