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RDC approves TIF funding to upgrade Second Street sewer ahead of Hopewell West development
Summary
Commission approved resolution 25-82 to provide TIF funding for Second Street sanitary sewer upgrades in advance of the planned Hopewell West development to avoid re-cutting the street during a full Second Street reconstruction in 2026.
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved June 16 to fund sanitary sewer upgrades on Second Street that are needed to serve the planned Hopewell West development, with the work to be performed in-house by City utilities (resolution 25-82).
Why it matters: staff said the Second Street sanitary sewer lacks capacity to serve the anticipated development in the Hopewell West master plan. City engineering and utilities recommended upgrading the sewer now to avoid tearing up the street twice: a major Second Street reconstruction is scheduled for 2026.
Scope and rationale
Engineering staff explained the decision rests on downstream capacity analyses tied to the Hopewell West master plan'driven density. The proposed work would be performed by City Utilities (CBU) using time-and-materials for an in-house implementation, which staff said would likely be more cost-effective and allow completion prior to the 2026 roadway project. Staff noted alternatives: delay funding until later, or have future developers fund the upgrades; they recommended advancing the work to minimize community disruption and to increase sewer capacity ahead of development.
Timing and construction impacts
Staff said the street-level utility relocations will start this year for other utilities and that the Second Street reconstruction is projected to begin in 2026. Utilities staff said in-house work could be completed by year-end if funding is approved, but full road closures or lane restrictions may be necessary to safely replace the sewer.
Decision and conditions
The commission voted unanimously to approve TIF funding for the Second Street sanitary sewer upgrades. Staff described the funding as a "not-to-exceed" amount to be managed through CBU work orders and the Board of Public Works for closures and scheduling.
Ending: Commissioners and staff emphasized that if development densities or plans change materially from the master plan, the city will re-evaluate capacity needs; for now the upgrades are being advanced to avoid duplicate pavement work and to increase long-term system capacity.
