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Bloomington council votes to dedicate municipal grocery-tax revenue to infrastructure
Summary
The Bloomington City Council approved an ordinance dedicating estimated grocery-tax revenue to infrastructure and capital projects after a contentious debate on scope and fairness. The measure passed 5-4 after the mayor cast a tie-breaking vote; opponents called the move too broad and urged specificity and attention to the city's budget deficit.
The Bloomington City Council on Oct. 13 approved an ordinance amending the city code to dedicate revenue from the municipal grocery tax to infrastructure and capital projects, a measure the ordinance estimates will provide about $3 million a year.
Supporters framed the ordinance as a way to protect the tax receipts for roads, sidewalks, sewers, water and other capital projects. “Dedicating this revenue shows a clear commitment from all of us for infrastructure needs within the City of Bloomington,” Council member Strazza said when moving the measure.
Council member Motney, who seconded the measure and spoke at length, said Bloomington’s pavement condition is worsening and that dedicating the funds will help address an…
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