Council Minute December 17
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2026 City of Bloomington budget and tax levy adoption
Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) budget and operations
2026 legislative priorities and advocacy platform
North Central sanitary sewer project funding request
Old Shakapei Road corridor infrastructure improvements
Dwan Golf Course on-sale liquor license request
Areas of Interest (4)
- Bloomington council approves 2026 budget with 6.96% tax levy increase, down from a conceptual 17.92%.
- Public safety spending remains the dominant driver of Bloomington's budget growth, citing fire and police department staffing.
- City of Bloomington HRA budget transparency under review; 65% of funding relies on federal grants.
- Proposed state capital budget requests focus on sewer and infrastructure projects, including Old Shakapei Road.
Votes (1)
Adopt the 2026 budget and 6.96% tax levy increase
PassedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (1)
Public safety has been the top priority for Bloomington residents for many years, and this budget once again reflects those priorities.
2026 City BudgetExplaining that half of the budget increase goes to fire and police services.
People (2)
Tim BusyMayorProviding summary of city council activities for the week of December 15th.
1 quote
Providing summary of city council activities for the week of December 15th.
“Public safety has been the top priority for Bloomington residents for many years, and this budget once again reflects those priorities.”
Discussing the allocation of the 2026 budget increase.
Kari CarlsonDeputy Finance OfficerPresented the 2026 budget and tax levy recap.
Presented the 2026 budget and tax levy recap.
Places Mentioned
BloomingtonDwan Golf CourseOld Shakapei Road
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, December 15th City Council Meeting