At the intersection of Clark and 8th Street, there is a house that the owner has completely filled with old newspapers. Now that the house has no more space he is starting to put newspapers into the front yard. The owner has also put gas containers in front of the building. I am concerned that this is a big fire hazard.
There is excessive plant growth practically covering the house.
Overgrowth is covering the house and utilities.
Lawn has not been mowed this spring. Grass is very tall.
Trash has been here for several weeks. They only dispose of what fits in the can. This is what it looks like after trash pickup.
Third time that resident has been written up since 8-8-2012
Excessive debris and extreme overgrowth in the back yard causing infestation of insects and animals.
yard at property has excessive trash in back yard, accessible from alley running behind property.
Email from complainant: Dear Inspector(s), I am the property owner of 135 N. Clark St., 47408, Joel J. Barker (son of Mary Jo and Jim Barker). My tenant has brought to my attention that the residents of 134 N Roosevelt St., 47408 are placing their junk/garbage (broken lawn furniture, trash bags, etc.) in the back of their property out of sight from the street. I would like to give you, the inspector permission to come onto our property at 135 N. Clark St., 47408 and take care of this violation. While the violation continues you, the inspector have my permission to come onto the property until the trash is removed. Please do give me notice when a visitation is scheduled so I may inform my tenant. Thank you for your time and service in resolving this matter. Sincerely, Joel J. Barker 135 N. Clark St., 47408 812.340.1172
Property is on SE corner of N Bryan and 7th St. The traffic calming bump out on the 7th street side is overgrown with Johnson grass and has been for months. A look at google street view shows it was overgrown in July of last year, showing this is a chronic issue at this location.