City Council Budget Planning Worksheet
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The City of Bloomington adopted its 2022 Annual Budget on December 6, 2021, with other funds adopted between October and December 2021, as presented by Chief Financial Officer Lori Economy-Scholler. The budget document indicates the city maintained strong financial performance through 2021 despite pandemic challenges, with residents rating city services highly (88% positive rating for customer service in a community survey). The city received the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 26th consecutive year, recognizing the budget as an effective policy document, operations guide, financial plan, and communications tool.
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The City of Bloomington, Indiana issued a Notice to Taxpayers for its 2023 budget, scheduling a public hearing for September 28, 2022 and an adoption meeting for October 12, 2022, both at 401 N Morton Street and available via Zoom. The estimated civil maximum levy is $36,401,347, with the General Fund budgeted at $49,779,420 and estimated to raise $26,753,902 in taxes (a 5.00% increase from the current levy), while other major funds include Park & Recreation at $10,942,605 and various bond and pension funds. Taxpayers may file objection petitions within seven days of the public hearing if they object to the budget, tax rate, or levy, and complete budget details are available at the city offices or online at www.budgetnotices.in.gov.
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The City of Bloomington's 2026 Annual Budget document presents an organizational overview and governance structure for the city, which operates under a Council-Manager form of government established by home rule charter in 1960. The document outlines the City Council composition (Mayor Tim Busse and six council members), executive leadership team, and departmental structure organized under two service teams reporting to City Manager Zach Walker. The budget document serves as a comprehensive guide covering financial structure, fund descriptions, departmental information, and staffing levels across city services including police, fire, planning, utilities, and parks and recreation.
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