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City of Bloomington, Indiana

closed: Resolved #209013

Sidewalk & Curb Complaints:

Other: This has become a continual issue. With the city no longer picking up leaves, we have several neighbors that rake, blow their leaves into the gutters/curb, large piles even, and when it rains heavy they clog the drains forcing the rain waters to the lowest point and drain in front of my home where it clogs and runs up into my property and halfway up my driveway. One time my wife was up to her shins in water as we have to rake and shovel out the drains on both sides of the road. I have called and had a crew come out to deal with it the time before last night. And last night when I returned home my trash cans were floating in the street. I called around midnight, thought a crew was coming out, but I did not see anyone, so with my bad back I once again took care of it. My recycle cans had been hit by a car, as my neighbors can also appears to been hit. Is there not a way for the city to come out and ask the neighbors to clear the curbs and not blow leaves into the street? One drive out here could easily see where it starts. I have had to bag many leave bags from this, which is at my expense. Please help with this issue.

Assigned to
James Hall

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3/5/2026
69a98fe7c92d0 3/5/2026

History

3/10/2026 13:11:07 Closed by James Hall

Mr. Williams, Thank you for reporting the issue. We (Utilities) are fighting the leaves as well and we understand your concerns. From what I'm reading in the comments of this uReport, other City departments are not able to help enforce compliance with residents and leaf disposal so we will continue to try and help with keeping the leaves off the inlets to reduce flooding. I've created work order# 54444 to come and clean the inlets now. If you have any issues or concerns in the future please call (812) 349-3657 and I'll have someone check the inlets.

Sent notification to James Hall, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Closed by James Hall Mr. Williams, Thank you for reporting the issue. We (Utilities) are fighting the leaves as well and we understand your concerns. From what I'm reading in the comments of this uReport, other City departments are not able to help enforce compliance with residents and leaf disposal so we will continue to try and help with keeping the leaves off the inlets to reduce flooding. I've created work order# 54444 to come and clean the inlets now. If you have any issues or concerns in the future please call (812) 349-3657 and I'll have someone check the inlets.

3/10/2026 12:01:23 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to James Hall

James, The flooding isn't an issue right now, but I'm sending this over for the clogged drains. Unfortunately, HAND isn't able to issue citations for residents placing leaves in the street.

Sent notification to James Hall, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to James Hall You can use the link to follow progress on this case. James, The flooding isn't an issue right now, but I'm sending this over for the clogged drains. Unfortunately, HAND isn't able to issue citations for residents placing leaves in the street.

3/6/2026 12:57:11 Steve Tamewitz assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen

Hand has no code for this. I've seen this issue popping up around town.

Sent notification to Cheyenne Bowlen, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Steve Tamewitz assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Hand has no code for this. I've seen this issue popping up around town.

3/6/2026 10:50:54 Jeremy Bettis assigned this case to Steve Tamewitz

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Jeremy Bettis assigned this case to Steve Tamewitz You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

3/5/2026 09:39:42 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Jeremy Bettis

Sent notification to Jeremy Bettis, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Cheyenne Bowlen assigned this case to Jeremy Bettis You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

3/5/2026 09:15:03 Anonymous assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen

Sent notification to Cheyenne Bowlen, Anonymous
https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=209013 Anonymous assigned this case to Cheyenne Bowlen You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

3/5/2026 09:15:03 Opened by Anonymous

3417 S Cedarwood CIR

CityBloomington
StateIN
Zip47401
Latitude39.129795074463
Longitude-86.50513458252
TownshipPerry

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