Case Date:

2/11/2025

I am writing as a concerned citizen who frequently drives by a property with multiple mobile homes in severe disrepair. Based on what I’ve seen and a report previously submitted to Bloomington’s UReport system, the conditions of at least one of these trailers are unlivable and pose serious health and safety risks. Most recently, I noticed that the roof of the trailer facing Madison Street has caved in, making it completely uninhabitable. This is in addition to the already hazardous conditions, which include: Lack of Basic Utilities: The trailer has no running water or gas for heating and cooking, making it unsafe, especially in extreme weather. Severe Structural Damage: Floors are dangerously weak, with one section in the bathroom completely collapsed and covered only by a board. The bathtub is resting on bricks, which is unsafe. Unsanitary Conditions: The resident has been forced to confine himself to a single room for warmth, using blankets to block off parts of the trailer. There is also ongoing animal waste inside the home, creating a serious health hazard. Fire and Safety Risks: Makeshift heating methods and extreme clutter increase the risk of fire, endangering not just the resident but also the surrounding community. According to the UReport complaint, the property owner is the resident’s wife, though she does not live there. She has publicly acknowledged these unsafe conditions but has failed to take responsibility for cleaning up the property or ensuring it meets basic health and safety standards. As the legal property owner, she is ultimately responsible for the upkeep of the land and any structures on it, including ensuring they meet health and safety codes. These conditions appear to violate multiple housing and health codes, including: Indiana Code Title 16, Article 41, Chapter 27, which requires property owners to maintain safe and habitable conditions for any mobile homes on their land. (Link) 410 Indiana Administrative Code 6-6, which holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe, sanitary conditions in mobile home communities. (Link) Bloomington’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Title 20, which governs the safety and upkeep of structures on private property within the city, including mobile homes. I am not a legal or city expert, but based on my understanding, these regulations seem to apply to this situation, and I trust the city will review and enforce the appropriate codes. The property owner should be held accountable for the cleanup and remediation of these unsafe conditions. Additionally, I believe the resident may require urgent assistance, and I hope the city can connect him with available resources to address his health and safety concerns. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Concerned Citizen]

Case Date:

2/9/2025

Black dog "Dexter" frequently loose in neighbor's yards. Newer dog (very small breed/puppy?) named... butter? left outside for 4+ hours at a time and barks constantly while left outside. Please, these folks need to contain their animals and provide better care for them

Case Date:

1/16/2025

Trash has not been picked up at 2612 S Rogers St. Yard waste (Xmas tree) has also not been picked up. My neighbor's trash has also not been picked up.

Case Date:

1/13/2025

A deer got hit at the end of our driveway in the street, it’s dead. I pulled it to the side of the road so it wouldn’t be blocking the road or get hit again

Case Date:

1/9/2025

snow plows came Sunday for the first snow, but I haven't seen any since. Cars have been getting stuck in front of my house. I drove around the Broadview neighborhood last night and lots of roads look like they haven't had a second pass through.

Case Date:

1/9/2025

Ralston Drive has not been salted and plowed in days, or possibly at all. The street runs from Rogers to Rockport and both ends are very bad. It is the worst road we have had to travel on in town. It is difficult to get out of our own road and we are in city limits. If someone could please rectify this problem.

Case Date:

1/6/2025

Plow trucks came through and plowed all the snow behind my vehicles,when there is no cars across the road. Really appreciate it.

Case Date:

12/13/2024

My husband does donation pickups as part of his job, today he went to this particular house. He called me after he was back at work quite upset. He told me a woman named Agatha lives here and has a dozen or more cats in individual cages, saying they don't like to come out because they are shy. He also said they did not have litter boxes and the whole house smelled of urine.

Case Date:

12/10/2024

In front of 2521 S Rogers there is a section of sidewalk that was dug up and refilled with gravel. It has been like this for several weeks. When will it be refinished? It is not flat and is difficult to cross.

Case Date:

11/20/2024

Tree down on western part of B line.