October 21, 2024 Special Bloomington City Council Meeting
Monday, October 21, 2024
2025 Public Health Budget Review
Public Health Staffing and Grant Funding
Mental Health Service Initiatives
Community Health Worker Program Expansion
Public Health and Police Department Coordination
Brain Health Initiative Impact
Statewide Public Health System Integration
Finance Department 2025 Budget Request
General Fund Chargeback Allocations
Utility Billing and Risk Management Cost Allocation
Areas of Interest (5)
- Public Health relies on grants for 74% of its funding, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
- City of Bloomington coordinating with Edina and Richfield on regional health initiatives.
- New focus on housing-related health services via community health workers.
- Significant inter-fund chargebacks in the Finance Department reduce reliance on general property tax levies.
- Data privacy concerns addressed in partnership between Police and Public Health departments.
Notable Quotes (3)
74% of our budget is supported by grants and contracts.
When the new Community Health and Wellness Center is created it is going to be its own enterprise fund.
The city of Bloomington Public Health really is seen as a leader in the state.
People (6)
Tim BusseyActing Mayor/CouncilmemberChaired the special meeting in place of the Mayor.
Chaired the special meeting in place of the Mayor.
Nick KellyPublic Health AdministratorPresented the 2025 Public Health budget and discussed department initiatives.
1 quote
Presented the 2025 Public Health budget and discussed department initiatives.
“74% of our budget is supported by grants and contracts.”
Discussing the sustainability of the Public Health budget.
Councilmember CarterCouncilmemberExpert on health-related committees, questioned grant sustainability.
Expert on health-related committees, questioned grant sustainability.
Councilmember RivasCouncilmemberQuestioned the ratio of salaries to services and long-term budget projections.
Questioned the ratio of salaries to services and long-term budget projections.
Councilmember DallessandroCouncilmemberInquired about housing health initiatives and future capital outlays.
Inquired about housing health initiatives and future capital outlays.
CoreyFinance Manager/City StaffProvided data on internal service charges and enterprise fund budgeting.
Provided data on internal service charges and enterprise fund budgeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Special Budget Meeting, 2025 Budget Cycle