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Bloomington committee advances 2025 city budget after questions on high reserves and CREED funds
Summary
The Committee of the Whole voted to forward the city’s proposed 2025 civil budget to full council after extended questioning about fund balances, CREED allocations and how bond proceeds might be used; controller Jessica McClellan defended the figures and said the administration will provide follow-up detail.
The Committee of the Whole on Sept. 25 voted to recommend that Bloomington’s 2025 civil city budget proceed to the full council after a long presentation and detailed questions from councilors. Controller Jessica McClellan presented the final budget and enumerated changes made after budget hearings, then answered council questions about reserves, special funds and revenue practices.
McClellan said the city’s DLGF‑reviewed funds total $115,128,135 and home‑ruled funds total $36,545,054, for a combined proposed budget of $151,673,189. She listed specific line‑item changes including $1,000,000 added for transportation plan projects, a $150,000 reduction to a planned UDO…
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