Resident says code-enforcement calls went unanswered for five months before trailer removal

Jennifer Daley, a resident at 838 North Kings Street, told Lima City Council that repeated calls to code enforcement starting in June produced no response until months later, when the offending trailer was removed.

"I started calling in June, and nothing was done. No calls returned... We are now in September, 5 months later," Daley said, describing high grass, a trailer, and rodent problems affecting her property and quality of life. She asked council to address the communication breakdown with code enforcement.

The council apologized for the delay and said they would follow up with the mayor and the director of the responsible department to determine where the breakdown occurred. A councilor noted the city will provide contact information and encouraged residents to contact the clerk or council members directly for help.

No formal motion or policy change was made at the meeting; councilors pledged to investigate the lapse in follow-up and improve communication procedures with code enforcement.