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Residents report semi trucks damaging lawns, blocking Dunlap Street; city staff to follow up

3153542 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

Residents near 437 Dunlap Street told the Parking and Safety Committee that semi trucks using a commercial dock have driven onto lawns, blocked the street and may have contributed to a collapsed sewer line. City staff said the issue is under internal review and will follow up with the residents.

Jody Spalding, a Delaware City resident, told the Parking and Safety Committee on April 29 that semi trucks delivering to 437 Dunlap Street have driven onto nearby lawns, blocked Dunlap Street and caused property damage.

Spalding said she and neighbors Richard and Lois Garza, who live at 601 Dunlap Street, have documented drivers "drive into our lawns" to reach the dock and that one vehicle “plowed their lawn.” She said she recently bought a security camera system and offered photos to the…

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