Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Bloomington's Budget Gap

The City of Bloomington is taking aim at ways to balance its budget next year. There is a nearly $3 million deficit. A $1.1 million funding gap comes from the solid waste pickup throughout the city. City staff offered some options, including limiting bulk waste pickups, reducing the size of the truck fleet, and eliminated vacant positions. Interim City Manager Steve Rasmussen told the council that they are welcome to  consider privatizing solid waste. Furthermore, the city is looking into capital projects, parking fees, selling facilities, a business registration fee, and video gaming fees as other ways to raise revenue and cut costs.

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