Tag Archives: City of Bloomington

Bloomington’s Common Council is extending their review of the city’s Transportation Plan, beyond the end of the month. The City Council initially set a deadline of next Wednesday, Feb. 13, for amending the Transportation Plan. Council members stated their goal was to adopt the transportation plan by the end of the month. But last night, council members said the plan …

Pete Buttigieg has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2020 presidential race; City of Bloomington and Monroe County officials approved the first expenditures of the local Food and Beverage Tax; The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission is asking for more information from two vendors, vying to oversee the redevelopment of the old IU Health hospital site; Hoosier Hills Foodbank announced today they are …

A group of Zionsville High School boys are in trouble after posting a group photo, with their arms outstretched, in a Nazi salute; City of Bloomington Clerk Nicole Bolden will seek a second term in office; The city of Bloomington’s efforts to repair the Fourth Street Parking Garage, in downtown, may cost more than originally estimated. FEATURE Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge …

City of Bloomington consultants Clarion Associates presented ongoing updates to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance at the Monroe County Public Library, on November 27. The UDO is a guiding document, necessary for the city to re-tool its Comprehensive Master Plan, which guides development across the city. Residents can submit comments on the city of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department website …

During its meeting last night, the Bloomington Common Council declined to approve $18.5 million in bond funding to rebuild the Fourth Street Garage; The Bloomington Board of Zoning Appeals meets tonight, to decide whether to grant a for-profit addiction treatment company their request to proceed with a rehabilitation clinic; An Indiana State Senator filed a proposal on Tuesday, to legalize …

The City of Bloomington and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees approved a four-year contract, earlier this month. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME  for short, and the city of Bloomington agreed to the terms a contract for municipal employees on December 6. The 2 – 2.5 percent pay increase for municipal …

The City of Bloomington committed to funding the Buskirk Chumley Theater for another year. The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approved its 2019 partnership agreement with the BCT, on Monday. Redevelopment Commission President Don Griffin said the agreement supports Bloomington’s quality of life. Bloomington Parks Director Paula McDevitt told the commission up to $74,000 in support will come from one of the …

The City of Bloomington committed to funding the Buskirk Chumley Theater for 2019; Members of the Bloomington chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America want to partner with local schools on gun safety education. FEATURE Tonight, supporters of the Indiana Recovery Alliance will attend the Bloomington City Council’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Chris Abert, …

This morning, a 14 year old reportedly killed himself in what appears to be an attempted school shooting in Richmond, Indiana; A series of bomb threats have businesses across the country evacuate; The Bloomington City Council did not take a vote over proposed parking garage plans last night; The Monroe County Commissioners have approved the final draft of the 2018 …

The city of Bloomington is selling bonds to raise money for Mayor John Hamilton’s Parks initiative. The major infrastructure project, which is estimated to cost around $10 million, would include extending the B-line bicycle and commuter pathway to the city’s east side. The proposal also calls for the planting of 14 hundred trees, and the establishment of beautification ‘gateways’ for …