The crews that handle grafitti abatement are the same crews that are primarily responsible for snow removal. This complaint has been logged previously and we will get to it when the crews get caught up.

Graffiti covered with paint - looks so much better! You all rock!

Thanks! Good to hear now and then.

Yeah. Kinda silly to report, I know. But as soon as I start to tear it off it's still leaving that goop on and can't be read. It's not painted on, You're correct.

I think we have some stuff that will take care of the goo. I'll turn this over to Surface.

Any harsh solution such as "goof off" etc. will potentially remove the retroreflectivity requirements. This has been handed over to staff for review and appropriate action.

Completed. Nice work.

Thanks. Being a stop sign, not much I feel I can do about it personally. If I see it on red tagged or abandoned can I go ahead on my own to remove it?

Because most of those properties are privately owned (even if not cared for) the best way to handle it is to contact the Operations and Maintenance division directly at (517) 483-4161 and we'll send the crew out to take care of it. You risk liability if you take it on yourself.

Kinda figured you'd say that. Makes it tough to be more than just a "grumpy complainer" though. The house is gone so I can say it now, but I had to cover up some stuff on the house next to me once. Must be a way that "good Samaritans" can make a dif without fear of reprisals. No good deed goes unpunished it seems.

Anyone looking into this or do I have to paint over it myself again like I did with the house next to me?

I'll turn this over to graffiti hot line.

Thank you again Carol :)

Graffiti was removed 10/19/10 at 1:15 p.m. We apologize for the delay. This website is not the most reliable way to report issues. This one was never delivered to our department until the Mayor's office forwarded the second complaint to us. Not sure why. Nonetheless, this site is not monitored continually. Specifically, in the Operations and Maintenance division it is only monitored Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as those are the only hours we have clerical staff in the office. Calling 483-4161 will always get a response because the line is monitored 24 hours a day 7 days a week including holidays. You can also send an e-mail to psdomcomplaints@lansingmi.gov (only for issues that pertain to road, sewer, right-of-way, city trees and parks maintenance. This web site is an option, but the least reliable one and we cannot guarantee that it will be received in a timely manner.

Check that...complaint form was returned to the office, but crews say they didn't find it, so I'll have the supervisor go out personally to check it.

Hi Erica, I think the issue people have with sending an email or calling an office is sometimes the impression is that it just "goes off into the ether" and nobody hears anything back about it. Seeclickfix may be unreliable, but at least it creates a sense of trackability and accountability. Perhaps the city staff could enter the complaints they receive via phone/email into Seeclickfix?

Thank you for reporting this.

This was referred to the Parks Department on 4/12/10 for abatement.

Graffiti painted over.

Grafitti was removed 5/18/10 by Operations & Maintenance crews.

2017 taxes are delinquent in my office. Had previously always been current. Trash clean up charge also on 2017 tax bill.

Still tagged, still an eyesore. Still detracts from Old Forest Neighborhood.