  Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 148 Registered: 11-2005 |
A tree fell near my house in today's high winds. It is on the public side of the sidewalk and not on the homeowner's property, per se. Anyone want to wager how long it takes to be hacked up and hauled away? I do not own a chain saw, nor a regular saw or ax for that matter, or I'd do it myself. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7188 Registered: 10-2003 |
Call 311. If you don't get any action within a reasonable time, post here. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 1557 Registered: 11-2003 |
good luck | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 7189 Registered: 10-2003 |
Rawk, I'm told that Detroit Forestry worked overtime yesterday to clear 38 trees felled by the winds. Was one of these yours? If not, give 311 a call, although I'm not sure if they're open all weekend. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 165 Registered: 11-2005 |
Nah, it's still there. I'll wait till Monday to call. And can you call 311 from a cell phone? I don't have a land line. Guess I've never had a reason to dial it. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 1105 Registered: 12-2005 |
Hang a "free firewood" sign on it. Can't hurt. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 167 Registered: 11-2005 |
Or a sign that says "Free copper piping." | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 1107 Registered: 12-2005 |
Copper-colored spray paint. There's the ticket. | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2006 |
Free copper piping! That's rich!!! | ||
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary Post Number: 73 Registered: 06-2006 |
Is the tree still there? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 10996 Registered: 10-2003 |
By ordinance, each property owner is responsible for keeping one–half of his/her alley, entire sidewalk and one–half of the abutting street clear of debris and litter. The property owner is also required to keep his/her property cleared of weeds. Grass or weeds in excess of one foot in height are a violation of City ordinance. If you wish to complain about debris, litter and excessive weed growth in your neighborhood, call: Department of Public Works–Assistance Center—870-5100. The Complaint Bureau will record and forward your complaint to the appropriate division, which will investigate your complaint. If the owner does not comply, he/she is ticketed and ordered to appear in 36th District Court. The fine for non–compliance ranges from $50.00 to $500.00. If a complaint is made and it is not handled after a reasonable lapse of time, write: Department of Public Works, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Suite 513, Detroit, Ml 48226. http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/Le gislative/ResourceGuide/D.htm FYI, to dial 311 from a cell phone dial 313-224-4636 | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 4546 Registered: 11-2003 |
Call DEA, tree stuffed with meth. Guys coming with hazmat suits and chain saws. Scary. jjaba. | ||
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm Post Number: 1134 Registered: 02-2005 |
Blondy posted a request for firewood info. Seems like a match. | ||
Bibs Member Username: Bibs Post Number: 614 Registered: 10-2003 |
I heard that wood does burn and sometimes thing spontaneously combust! | ||
Detroitstar Member Username: Detroitstar Post Number: 342 Registered: 01-2006 |
"...free of litter." What a joke in this town. |
