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Parks staff report vandalism at Fowler Park cabin; board to review rental policies
Summary
Parks staff reported repeated vandalism and campground problems, including damage at a Fowler Park cabin and increased incidents at campgrounds, prompting a review of rental policies and enforcement practices.
Parks staff told the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Board that vandalism and misuse of rental cabins and campgrounds have increased and that staff are preparing policy changes to address the problem.
Staff described a recent incident at a cabin at Fowler Park in which people left two old air conditioning units in windows, a stove outside and beer cans on top of the building; staff said they charged the renter’s security deposit to cover cleanup. Staff said the department has seen a string of similar incidents, including people being dropped off and left at campsites and uncertainty about who is occupying campsites or cabins during rentals.
Board and staff discussion focused on options for tightening rental rules, clarifying who is authorized to occupy cabins and campsites, enforcement and deposit dispute procedures. Staff said they are investigating next steps and may propose specific policy changes to the board in a future meeting; no formal policy changes were adopted at this meeting.
Ending: Staff said they will continue to investigate incidents, consider adjustments to rental and campground policies and return to the board with recommended policy language or procedures for enforcement and dispute resolution.
