Case Date:

8/15/2018

I'm an IU senior who lives on 217 S Lincoln in town. My apartment doesn't have parking for all of its tenants this year, all nearby garage lots are full, and monthly parking lots are being rented out by the local churches and businesses. I have tried for weeks to find a parking spot even remotely close to my apartment and hoped that The City would be able to issue me a Zone 9 permit since that is the closest zone to my apartment (within blocks). Today I was turned away and told "you either live in the zone or you don't, so there are no other options." I am incredibly appalled that The City has no means to help and is not willing to accept the money of a county citizen who is in a desperate situation to find parking. The City doesn't have to care about my specific situation or plight, but it should care about the well-being and security of the masses. I know I am not the only person in my neighborhood who is having such an issue. Parking should be an essential living item--like food, water, and shelter. Adequate and nearby parking is quite often a NECESSITY in order for people to get to work, to keep their jobs, to earn an income, to visit their families, to maintain a routine. It is senseless, unorganized, and uncivil for The City to claim to put such an emphasis on city parking yet not provide a zone for all areas of town NOR allow a resident to receive a permit for the closest zone to their residence. Come on, Bloomington, who are you helping if you're not out to help everyone?

Case Date:

8/15/2018

branch hanging from utility line on south east corner of High Street and Moores Pike.

Case Date:

8/15/2018

branch hanging from utility line on south east corner of High Street and Moores Pike.

Case Date:

8/16/2018

The sidewalk in front of 411 S Lincoln is covered in gravel.

Case Date:

8/16/2018

The sidewalk in front of 405 S Lincoln is covered in sand and gravel

Case Date:

8/16/2018

It has been 3 days since trash collection (monday), and the 547 s lincoln still has their trash and recycling carts out blocking the sidewalk.

Case Date:

8/16/2018

yard waste clogging the rain gutters 1919 south sussex

Case Date:

8/16/2018

RE Downtown Parking Web page, under Metering Hours it says 4th St. Garage is free on Saturday IN DECEMBER. Scroll down to "Downtown Garages" and it says 4th St. Garage is "free all day on weekends." Question: If the garage is free all day on weekends, why does it imply it's free only in December?

Case Date:

8/16/2018

red pickup parked on lawn and partially blocking sidewalk. grant street just south of 6th.

Case Date:

8/16/2018

I'm writing to you on behalf of my daughter, Natalie. We lost our dog, Jazz, a few months ago, but thankfully found her after a week. Natalie is working on a community project for girl scouts that involves helping others keep their pets safe. Your page, http://bloomington.in.gov/animal-shelter/lost-pets, was a great help to her. Just wanted to say thanks!! I also wanted to let you know about another page that Natalie has been using on tracking dogs with GPS: https://www.teletracnavman.com/gps-fleet-tracking-education/tracking-your-dog-with-gps . Can you add this to your page? She said it has been very useful and thought it would help someone else avoid losing a pet. :-) If you have any advice for Natalie, I'll make sure to pass it on to her. Thanks again, and have a great rest of the summer! Best, Alyssa (and Natalie) Riggs