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The City of Bloomington will take the Civic Access portal offline for a system upgrade on Thursday, August 21, from 6 pm to 10 pm. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly as access to city services will be temporarily unavailable during this time.
Bloomington's municipal council invites community members to discuss housing concerns at the Morton Street station on August 21, 2025. The meeting will address the Unified Development Ordinance and neighborhood development strategies. Community engagement is crucial for shaping local housing policies.
The Bloomington Arts Commission has launched its 2025 Arts Operations Grant Cycle, inviting local organizations to apply for funding. This initiative aims to support the arts community in Bloomington, Indiana, enhancing local cultural offerings. Applications will be accepted through the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association.
The City of Bloomington will take its GIS system and related applications offline on August 13 from 9 PM to midnight to implement a security patch. During this outage, users will be unable to submit applications for business licenses, plans, and permits, and online maps will be unavailable.
The City of Bloomington will host Safety Week events from August 18 to 22, 2025, focusing on community safety initiatives. The events will include activities aimed at promoting safety awareness and gathering public input on local safety measures.
The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on various boards and commissions, enhancing public participation in local governance. Opportunities include seats on the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Environmental Commission, among others, with eligibility primarily requiring residency in Bloomington or Monroe County. Applications are open for immediate consideration.
The City of Bloomington Utilities proposes a water rate adjustment aimed at enhancing infrastructure resilience and service reliability. This initiative follows a comprehensive cost-of-service study and is set for public discussion in late August and early September 2025. If approved, the new rates would take effect in mid-to-late 2026.
The City of Bloomington proposed a budget of $147.15 million for 2026, reflecting a $16 million operating deficit. Mayor Thomson emphasized a Priorities-Based Budgeting approach, focusing on core services amid new financial constraints from Indiana's Senate Enrolled Act 1.
Bloomington will install all-way stop signs at 13th & Woodlawn and 13th & Indiana to enhance safety and traffic flow before the fall semester. Seven right-angle crashes at 13th & Woodlawn in the past year prompted this decision, supported by Transportation Commission findings.
The City of Bloomington escalates enforcement actions against Crawford Apartments after the property management missed a compliance deadline. This failure to adhere to standards raises concerns over resident safety and the provision of supportive services essential for maintaining the complex's viability.