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Bloomington council adopts $370.5 million FY2027 budget driven by $82 million in water projects
Summary
Council adopted a $370.5 million fiscal 2027 budget that front-loads roughly $82 million for state- and federally-mandated water capital projects, increases public safety spending and sets near-term street and neighborhood revitalization investments; a council member pressed for a deferred-maintenance inventory.
The Bloomington City Council on April 13 adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget and appropriation ordinance, approving a $370.5 million spending plan the city says is driven largely by $82 million in water capital work required by state and federal mandates.
City Manager Jeremy Jurgens and Finance Director Scott Rathman presented highlights: capital projects total nearly $112 million, water capital needs account for about $82 million in FY2027, the general fund prioritizes public safety (a 6% increase), and the proposed budget…
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