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Council backs Connect Transit review of sale to Home Sweet Home Ministries for shelter site

3410969 · May 20, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted a resolution supporting thoughtful consideration by Connect Transit of selling 104 East Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to Home Sweet Home Ministries for a non‑congregate shelter; the item mirrored Bloomington’s earlier action and drew brief council support.

The Normal Town Council on May 19 adopted a resolution urging that the Connect Transit Board give thoughtful consideration to transferring 104 East Oakland Avenue in Bloomington to Home Sweet Home Ministries for use as a non‑congregate shelter.

Town staff said the city of Bloomington had held public forums and adopted a similar action; the council’s resolution asks Connect Transit to consider the sale as part of broader local efforts to address homelessness. Councilmembers spoke briefly in favor; Councilmember Byers said the proposal would be “a pretty significant improvement” over the current situation on that property.

The council’s resolution does not compel Connect Transit’s board to act; it records the town’s support for careful consideration and for a potential partnership to host non‑congregate shelter space. The council voted unanimously.