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:

4/26/2023

This is related to the issue on uReport ticket 182548. https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=182548 It was marked as resolved, and a letter sent. This was back in February. As of today, this debris is still present in the ravine area long the Jackson Creek Trail. Nothing was cleaned up.

Case Date:

4/26/2023

3852 E Regents Circle- new owners are not cutting grass

Case Date:

5/1/2023

3891 E Regents Circle- especially backyard off alley. Uncut grass. Front yard tall weeds

Case Date:

5/15/2023

Front lawn is 2 feet tall and not maintained at all Thanks

Case Date:

5/15/2023

Front grass has not been touched -- it is 2 ft high and growing. It is awful 1528 S. Andrew Cir is the location

Case Date:

5/18/2023

Them boys have been throwing out all manner of fragrances and lipstick and I'm sick of it. Collecting there on the sidewalk, causing me to lose focus. It's something what ought to be done about.

Case Date:

5/17/2023

This property in Hyde Park is poorly maintained. Zillow estimates its value at over $1.2M The weeds in the lawn exceed the 8" height limit and there are some weeds in excess of 3'. The vacant lot next to it at the corner of Olcott Blvd and Taylor Court also is overgrown, is an eyesore and devalues the neighborhood.

Case Date:

5/14/2023

New owner at 3313 S Forrester Street has not mowed since purchasing over a month ago. Yard is excessively high. House is vacant.

Case Date:

6/4/2023

The yard in this area of homes has not been cut in a long time...it's over a foot high.