News Releases

The Divided Community Project’s (DCP) Bridge Initiative@Moritz, a project based at The Ohio State University’s Moritz School of Law, has issued its report based upon interviews the project’s facilitators conducted with a broad variety of Bloomington residents last fall.

Mayor John Hamilton will dedicate room 225 at Showers City Hall as the Allison Conference Room.  The dedication ceremony will take place after the inauguration of four new and five returning Bloomington Common Council members, the City Clerk, and Mayor Hamilton.  All events are open to the public. 

Mayor John Hamilton has announced the grants that the City of Bloomington's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission has awarded to local organizations for "A Day On! Not a Day Off" volunteer service projects. 

Preparation for construction of the Trades District Garage is scheduled to begin Friday, December 27 on the surface lot just south of Tenth Street between the Showers City Hall/Monroe County Government/CFC Properties building and the B-Line Trail. 

The Sanitation Department will collect Christmas trees and wreaths Monday, December 30, 2019 through Thursday, January 23, 2020.  Residents may place trees and wreaths at the curb on regular collection days.

At a press conference held this morning at the Endwright East Active Living Community Center, Mayor John Hamilton announced the City’s intention to fund the center’s continued operation for 2020.

Mayor John Hamilton will join a group of Indiana University design students to plant a tree to be part of a public art installation on Saturday, December 14, at 3 p.m. at the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets in Bloomington.

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominees for the 2020 Woman of the Year, Toby Strout Lifetime Contribution, Emerging Leader, and Young Woman of the Year awards. 

Mayor John Hamilton joins community partners in saluting the success of the six-month pilot program at Endwright East Active Living Community Center and sharing important news about the center’s future. 

Members of the public are invited to City Hall (401 North Morton Street) Tuesday, December 10 for the unveiling of preliminary designs for one of multiple community-enhancing projects announced during Bloomington’s Bicentennial year. 

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males (CSBM) is seeking nominees for the 2020 Outstanding Black Male and Black Female Leader of Tomorrow Awards. 

The City of Bloomington’s Office of the City Clerk and the Office of the Mayor are accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the City’s boards or commissions. 

The City of Bloomington invites area children, together with their families, to a Winter Wonderland celebration at the Banneker Community Center (930 West Seventh Street) on Saturday, December 14 from 12 p.m to 4 p.m.

Accreditation offers best practices to ensure summer camps maintain high standards for safety and quality.

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) has launched a new series of community-serving events with a holiday food drive, taking place through December 16.

The City invites community members to attend a panel discussion of issues surrounding the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market and its future Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (401 North Morton Street). 

The City of Bloomington will offer free on-street parking downtown from Thursday, November 28 through Sunday, December 1 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.  

The City of Bloomington’s Redevelopment Commission has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking a qualified, multidisciplinary team of planners, architects, civil engineers, and urban designers to provide Master Planning and Design services for the IU Health Bloomington Hospital Redevelopment Project.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department announced today that the Bloomington Parks Foundation has received a $199,600 grant from Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) to create a community cultural hub at the Banneker Community Center to foster and celebrate diversity and inclusion within Bloomington and Monroe County. 

In partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has announced that Bloomington has again been awarded a perfect score on the annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI).

An event that has been decades in the making, the grand opening of the city's new Switchyard Park takes place on November 16 and 17. Mayor John Hamilton invites the public to celebrate Switchyard Park with a series of events on Saturday evening and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Demolition of the Fourth Street Garage is scheduled for completion by the end of this week. Fourth Street remains closed to through traffic between South College Avenue and South Walnut Street during business hours today as a safety precaution.

An off-duty Bloomington firefighter is being credited with saving the lives of two neighbors in a structure fire that occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, November 6.

A one-of-a-kind mural drawing inspiration from popular culture and the Bloomington community’s love for basketball is currently being installed on the western facade of the Graduate Bloomington hotel at 210 East Kirkwood Avenue. 

The City of Bloomington today issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting experienced housing developers to indicate their interest in and qualifications for the development of affordable and workforce housing at a City-owned site adjacent to the soon-to-open, 65-acre Switchyard Park. 

Prescribed burn will take place between Nov. 6, 2019 and June 1, 2020, depending on ideal weather conditions.

Banneker Community Center received a $9,937 Youth and Adolescent Physical Activity Grant from the Indiana State Department of Health.

Crews from the City of Bloomington are currently onsite to clean an oil spill near the intersection of North Walnut and Sixth Streets. The spill of approximately 20 gallons of grease occurred during the removal of an abandoned grease trap from a nearby alley. 

The Bloomington Human Rights Commission (BHRC) is seeking nominations for its 2020 Human Rights Award.  Nominations of individuals or groups who have made specific, significant contributions to improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in our community are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2019.

The City of Bloomington is excited to announce that Switchyard Park will be unveiled to the public on November 16 and 17.  The largest park project in the City’s history, the 57-acre former railroad property stretching from West Grimes Lane to Country Club Road and between South Walnut and South Rogers Streets features a pavilion, a performance stage and amphitheater, skatepark, community gardens, fitness stations, basketball, pickleball and bocce ball courts, splash pad, accessible playground, bosque (formal forest), and picnic shelter; and will have the capacity to host large-scale events and festivals.  

Demolition of the Fourth Street Garage continues this week. The entire east bay of the garage has been demolished and work on the west bay of the garage has begun. In order safely to collect demolition debris in the alleyway, the covered walkway in the alley has been temporarily dismantled to make room for dumpsters and safety netting.

The City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) of the municipal zoning ordinance to the owners of the property at 523 West Seventh Street, for demolishing two structures at that location without having obtained a Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC).

Starting October 22, community members in grades 7 through 12 will be invited to cast their votes for two project proposals among those generated by their peers through the City’s inaugural Youth Participatory Budgeting (YPB) process.

As the seasons change, the City of Bloomington reminds residents of the options for handling fallen leaves at their property and requests residents’ assistance in keeping storm drains clear of leaves and debris, and adjacent sidewalks free of leaves, snow, and ice.

As the seasons change, the City of Bloomington reminds residents of the options for handling fallen leaves at their property and requests residents’ assistance in keeping storm drains clear of leaves and debris, and adjacent sidewalks free of leaves, snow, and ice.

While working to ensure both public safety and a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, Mayor John Hamilton is simultaneously working to engage our community more generally on concerns about racism, anti-Semitism, and other forms of discrimination.

Tonight, City of Bloomington Economic and Sustainable Development Director Alex Crowley announced a significant deliverable from the 2018 Sustainability Action Plan with the presentation of the results of the 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory report to the public at City Hall.

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Children and Youth (CSCY) is seeking applications for the 2019 Teen RoundTable. 

During this week’s observance of Fire Prevention Week, the City of Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape.

The City of Bloomington will share its 2018 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report in a public presentation on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers (401 North Morton St.). 

The City of Bloomington's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission is soliciting nominations for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.

On Tuesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m., Mayor John Hamilton and Centerstone Indiana CEO Suzanne Koesel will gather with other community and business leaders to break ground for the new Kinser Flats apartment complex to be constructed at 1610 North Kinser Pike. 

Recent testing by City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has shown that the lakewater entering the Monroe Water Treatment Plant is free of several compounds that have been detected in other water sources around the country.

Property owners in Bloomington are responsible for the repair and maintenance of the sidewalk(s) adjacent to their property, according to the Bloomington Municipal Code (§12.04.010). 

Homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits in Bloomington and Monroe and surrounding counties are encouraged to consider installing solar panels at favorable rates during the fourth season of the Solarize Bloomington Initiative. 

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance this week within an area bounded as follows:

Demolition of the Fourth Street Garage continues this week, after preparations underway since the beginning of the month.  Last week, Denney Excavating began their make-ready preparation work for the demolition of the parking structure.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has repaired a damaged fire hydrant on John Hinkle Place, near N. Pete Ellis Drive.

Neighborhood and homeowners associations are invited to schedule a visit from the City of Bloomington Utilities’ Stormwater Education Specialist to learn about options for addressing stormwater.

The City of Bloomington’s Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Department will host an informational meeting on applying for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:00 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. in the McCloskey Room at City Hall (401 N. Morton St.).

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance this week within an area bounded as follows:

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) department invites community members to the grand opening of the new bulk water station at 3220 South Walnut Street this Friday, September 20. Mayor John Hamilton will welcome those attending the event, where the 24-hour high-volume filling station will be demonstrated at 1 p.m. 

The City of Bloomington invites community members and visitors to Fiesta del Otoño (Fall Festival) on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has repaired water main damage on South Old State Road 37. Many customers of CBU and Southern Monroe Water Authority were temporarily disconnected from water service on Tuesday afternoon while crews repaired the break.

A recent inventory of the City of Bloomington’s public tree population reveals significant increases in the number, health, and diversity of our trees along City streets, in rights-of-way, and within public parks. 

The City of Bloomington Planning & Transportation Department is hosting a public meeting to discuss a project to extend the B-Line Trail on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in the atrium of City Hall (401 North Morton St.). 

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Brandi Smith, Senior Assistant Director at the Career Development Center on IU Bloomington’s campus will receive one of seven Torchbearer Awards at a ceremony at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 West Ohio Street in Indianapolis. 

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance this week within an area bounded as follows:

The City of Bloomington will share its most recent actions to sustain and increase its urban forest in a presentation Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall (401 N. Morton St.).

The City of Bloomington Plan Commission has scheduled several special hearings to accommodate additional public input about the latest draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 2019 SWAGGER (Students Who Act Generously, Grow, and Earn Respect) Awards.

Residential trash, recycling, and yard waste collection in the City of Bloomington will take place on the normal schedule during the week of September 2.  Sanitation customers should place waste and recycling carts on the curb by 5:00 a.m. on their regular pickup day, which may be determined by entering their address at myBloomington.  

The City of Bloomington’s Latino Outreach Program is partnering with housing co-op Bloomington Cooperative Living and two local restaurants to sponsor a fundraiser for migrants at the southern border and in Bloomington. In observance of Labor Day, the “Refugees Welcome Here” fundraiser September 2 and 5 will provide funds for three migrant support organizations: the Bloomington Refugee Support Network, the Trans Liberation Coalition, and Contra Viento y Marea.

On-site preparation for the demolition of the Fourth Street Garage gets underway this week, with the installation of water barriers and temporary construction fencing around the City facility. Also, this week, lane restrictions are going into effect at the following locations: the southernmost lane on Fourth Street and a driving lane and parking lane on the west side of Walnut Street (closest to the garage).  

The latest draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be presented to the City of Bloomington Plan Commission at public meetings August 26, 29, and September 5 in Council Chambers at City Hall (401 North Morton St.), beginning at 5:30 pm. 

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance this week within an area bounded as follows: North of East 10th Street, South and west of State Rd 45/46 Bypass and East Matlock Road, and East of North College Avenue

Lucy Schaich has been named coordinator of the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network (CBVN), a program of the Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD).

Following Mayor John Hamilton's August 13 announcement of the reopening of the Farmers' Market on August 17 after its two-week suspension, the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is sharing plans for welcoming vendors and customers back to the Saturday morning Market at Showers Common.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews are on-site repairing a water main break on East Ramp Creek Road. Thirty-one residences have been disconnected from water service while crews repair the break.

As part of the Clear the Shelters event, the Bloomington shelter will waive adoption fees in full for all adoptable animals, from kittens and puppies to adult dogs and cats and house rabbits.  The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, located at 3410 South Walnut Street. 

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announces the City’s plan to reopen Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market this Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Showers Common. The mayor’s statement follows; his briefer, recorded version may be viewed on the City’s website and social media.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will fully fund the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation (BPTC)’s request for a federal Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant in the amount of $284,799 to complete the funding of the transit agency’s second battery-electric bus.

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of August 12 in the campus area within the following boundaries:

During the market’s temporary suspension, members of the public are encouraged to share ideas about the market in any of several ways:

The most recent version of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) is now available for public review online at https://bloomington.in.gov/planning/udo/update.

Flyers announcing a “Neighborhood Watch” purportedly maintained by the Ku Klux Klan and picturing a hooded figure appeared at several locations around Bloomington early Monday morning.

Treated wastewater discharged into Clear Creek in July from the Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant exceeded the daily limit of 235 colony-forming units (CFUs) of E. Coli bacteria per 100 ml four times in 30 days.

The City of Bloomington Police Department is sharing additional information regarding the arrest made at the Bloomington Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 27th. A clarification and restatement of Farmers' Market Rules are also listed below.

The City today announced the suspension of the Market for the next two Saturdays.

Crews from the City of Bloomington Utilities Department and the Department of Public Works’ Street Division worked throughout last week to repair the water main that burst Sunday, July 21 underneath the intersection of East Kirkwood Avenue and South Washington Street and to reconstruct the ruptured pavement and adjacent infrastructure.

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 29.

Indiana mayors from five cities across the state joined a bipartisan group of more than 250 U.S. municipal leaders from all 50 U.S. states and one territory in support of solar energy.

In a ceremony this Saturday at City Hall, the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) will recognize five individuals with the Civilian Lifesaving Award for having saved a resident from choking at a local restaurant.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews are onsite to repair a water main break on West Grimes Lane/West Patterson Drive between South Rogers and South Walnut Streets.

City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews have repaired the water main break that occurred Sunday night underneath the intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Washington Street.  

Multiple projects are underway in the city.

As the busy summer improvement season continues, the City of Bloomington encourages drivers to exercise particular caution in road work zones. Drivers should respect posted signs and directions from flaggers, and allow for extra travel time in anticipation of delays.

The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility (CCA)  will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Saturday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The City of Bloomington will host a panel discussion exploring the topic “Legal Implications of Issues in the Farmers’ Market” on Thursday, July 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 8.

In observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2019, Bloomington Transit and BTaccess will not operate.

TASUS has announced plans to renovate its 30-year old manufacturing plant in Bloomington.

Bloomington’s busy summer improvement season continues with multiple projects underway across the city.

The City of Bloomington Utilities is repairing a leak in the drinking water transmission pipe under North College Avenue at the West 17th Street intersection.

City of Bloomington Utilities is conducting fire hydrant maintenance during the week of July 1.

Bloomington residents David White and Elizabeth Mitchell were selected as 2019 recipients of the Golden Hoosier Award.

The City of Bloomington has hired Lauren Travis as the new Assistant Director of Sustainability in the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development. 

Internationally exhibiting artist Stefan Reiss has been selected from among five finalists to create a new, site-specific artwork for the Trades District.

City of Bloomington Utilities customers are receiving their annual consumer confidence report. 

The design for the new Fourth Street Garage will be brought to the City’s Plan Commission on July 8. 

Jenna Whiteaker will join the City of Bloomington as its first after hours ambassador beginning July 1.

The City of Bloomington Utilities will begin installing an advanced metering infrastructure system at residences and businesses across the city in July.

Mayor John Hamilton and Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) firefighters invite community members to a public push-in ceremony celebrating the arrival of the City’s newest fire apparatus.

Bloomington’s newest resource for older adults, the Endwright East Active Living Community Center will open its doors Tuesday, June 18 in the College Mall. 

The Director of Innovation for the City of Bloomington will present the 2019 Innovation Report to the Common Council.

The City of Bloomington Safe and Civil City Program and the Indiana University Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center (NMBCC) will host a Juneteenth celebration

The City of Bloomington Utilities will conduct fire hydrant maintenance in several locations during the week of June 10:

Bloomington’s busy summer improvement season continues with multiple projects underway across the city. 

The City of Bloomington Arts Commission has awarded Arts Project Grants to 11 local arts organizations.

The City of Bloomington Youth Participatory Budget Steering Committee is accepting ideas for projects to be considered as part of the Youth Participatory Budgeting (YPB) Initiative.

The City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HAND) is seeking public participation and input to assist in developing the next Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments for 2020 - 2024.

Having established Bloomington as the country’s first “CDFI-Friendly City,” Hamilton has been invited to participate in South Bend’s own efforts to establish CDFI-Friendly status.

The City’s new downtown innovation district marked a significant milestone Friday, May 31 with the official opening of new roads. 

The Bloomington Commission on Sustainability announced the winners of its second annual Sustainability Awards Wednesday, May 29 at the Bloomington City Council meeting.

The City of Bloomington, in order to strengthen protection against harassment for those who do business with the City, is proposing changes to the municipal code and to its personnel manual.  

Results of the second biennial city-wide survey were presented at the May 29 meeting of the Bloomington City Council.

The community is invited to gather at the intersection of Maker Way and North Madison Street Friday, May 31 at noon for a ribbon cutting and launch party for the City’s new innovation district.

Decommissioning of the Fourth Street Garage is continuing throughout May and June and the location of the Trades District Garage has been determined.

A boil order advisory will be in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday, May 26 for those customers who experienced an interruption in water service at the Woodbridge Apartment complex. Please use caution in the area of East 10th Street and North Pete Ellis Drive.

New digital platform will highlight Bloomington’s advantages and offer critical market research in one easy-to-use location, supporting businesses and entrepreneurs.

In the process of becoming a LEED-certified city, Bloomington will receive financial assistance, educational resources and technical support to increase and enhance practices that support a sustainable, healthy, and equitable way of life.

Trivia teams will compete to win prizes donated by CFC Properties and Indiana Landmarks in this history-themed trivia competition.

Both lanes of Jordan Avenue will be closed from 10th Street to 7th Street until work is completed on or before June 28. 

The project, being performed by Groomer Construction, will improve sidewalk accessibility along Washington Street from 9th St. to Smith Avenue as well as along 6th St. from Rogers St. to Indiana Ave.

Built in 1915, The Mill is one of the buildings that remains from the Showers Brothers Furniture Company complex that once occupied fifteen acres west of Morton Street in downtown Bloomington.

Osage Place will be a community of around 50 homes, located on eight acres of undeveloped land on the southwest side of Bloomington, west of the intersection of Rockport and Rogers Roads.

The partners are currently securing funding to launch a pilot program offering social and recreational opportunities for area seniors in an existing, centrally located facility.

Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant maintenance.

Youth Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which young community members decide how to spend part of a municipal budget.

he Brighten B-town initiative marks its first milestone Monday, May 13 at 8:30 a.m. in People’s Park with a celebration of the completion of service delivery to the first of ten geographical zones slated for coverage.

A boil order advisory will be in effect until further notice for 61 homes along Winston, Atlee, Bricklin, Churchill, Thatcher, and Wyndam.

Ninety exhibitors are scheduled to attend the 50+ Expo to share information on active aging, health care and wellness, volunteer opportunities, assisted and senior living facilities, insurance and investing, and more.

Please use caution in the area.

The City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Department hosts the celebration, whose theme for 2019 is “Lighting the Way.”

Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant maintenance.

Since April 1, crews from across City departments -- Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Utilities -- have been working together in the first of ten geographical zones slated for coverage.

The City of Bloomington renewed its Silver-level designation, and Lennie’s and Envisage Technologies received Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) awards for the first time.

The event will announce a partnership between the City, HFHMC, and local private supporters that will substantially increase the city’s affordable housing stock over the next five years.

Join Mayor John Hamilton Monday, May 13 for an easy-paced ride around the city starting from Showers Plaza at City Hall.

The multi-day celebration seeks to raise and expand art appreciation, create space that affirms persons of color in the community, and enhance Bloomington’s spirit of inclusion.

Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant maintenance.

The long-standing interlocal practice of mutual aid -- calling in help from neighboring fire departments as needed -- will not change.

With the approach of warm weather, the season of public infrastructure improvements has again gotten underway in Bloomington.

The ride will highlight new, emerging, and existing trail infrastructure, including Switchyard Park, the Allen Street Greenway, and Bryan Park.

During the event, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about and provide feedback about the artists’ work at a booth in Peoples Park staffed by members of the Bloomington Arts Commission and the City’s Economic and Sustainable Development Department.

During the open house, City staff and representatives from CSO Architects and construction manager F.A. Wilhelm will be available to provide an overview of the project.

A showcase of local talent, the fair will feature entertainment on four stages throughout the day.

The City has renewed its partnership with the Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) for Solarize 2019 to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and support for grassroots community efforts to increase access to renewable energy.

The first phase of the task force will provide technical review of and recommendations about a renewable energy system proposed for consideration during the mayor’s 2019 State of the City address February 21.

The April 18 ruling came down two years after the City filed suit against Indiana Governor Eric Holcolmb in response to legislation that abruptly terminated the City’s annexation process and barred the City from additional annexation efforts for five years.

The City of Bloomington and Monroe County Government, working jointly on the expansion of the Monroe Convention Center, have asked Convergence Design and Schmidt Associates, the architect/design team for the project, to gather feedback from stakeholders and the greater community about project design.

Funded in the 2019 budget through the Public Safety Local Income Tax and approved by a vote of the Common Council, the 32-foot panel truck can also serve as a mobile center of operations in the event of a natural disaster or major crime scene.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has reduced the daily pool admission fee and is launching a new season-long admission option for frequent visitors to the city's two outdoor pools.

CSBM seeks to enlighten Black men about cardiovascular diseases through screening and education.

An investigative journalist, Quinones will present his experiences researching and writing Dreamland, and the lessons he learned throughout the process.

The mural will be a highly visible design element for westbound traffic on this major artery from the Indiana University campus.

Located at Eighth and Morton Streets in Showers Common next to City Hall, the market showcases food, plants, and other farm products sold by local growers along with the offerings of prepared food vendors. Admission to the Farmers’ Market is free.

17th Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, which is scheduled for completion by November 8.

After integrating public and stakeholder feedback gathered during these three days, the design team will coordinate a Concept Design Charrette April 16-18.

The “Brighten B-town” initiative is a partnership among three City departments -- Parks and Recreation, Utilities, and Public Works.

During the forum, City staff and representatives from CSO Architects and construction manager Garmong Construction Services will be stationed to provide an overview of the project.

César E. Chávez, a first-generation American civil rights activist, stood for equality, justice and dignity for all Americans.

Surplus, wheeled carts retrofitted with green lids are being made available to residents who request them for a one-time charge of $70, which includes Indiana sales tax.

The theme for this year’s event is “Women. Power. Progress.” The event is offered free of charge.

The City of Bloomington Utilities is committed to providing safe drinking water and protecting our environment, and urges residents to join in the effort.

The closing will allow for the installation of a 27" reinforced concrete pipe to channel stormwater from the parking lot at Grimes Lane.

The event will honor ten volunteers who have made exceptional efforts to improve the lives of other Bloomingtonians.

According to Parks and Recreation Department operations coordinator Barb Dunbar, the annual cleanup includes removing and disposing of floral arrangements and grave decorations that are broken or do not meet cemetery guidelines.

Potential funding to complete the section of trail has been identified through the City's "Bicentennial Trees and Trails" bond funds.

Established in 1990, the park, located at 3401 West Wapehani Road, had been closed since July 2018 to allow for the transformation of the property.

The theme of this year’s event is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.”

The new trail crossing is being installed as part of the development of the Trades District and is designed to improve safety in the area.

The inaugural residential stormwater grants program will distribute a total of approximately $35,000 in small grants to homeowners to help offset the cost of building green stormwater infrastructure projects on their property.

The UDO, or Title 20 of Bloomington’s Municipal Code, is the primary source of land use regulations for the City of Bloomington, including both zoning and subdivision control ordinances.

This year, the Committee has $305,000 to distribute. The program is dedicated to funding projects that improve the lives of the City’s most vulnerable residents.

Crews from City of Bloomington Utilities are on site at a 12” water main break on Bloomington’s southeast side at the roundabout where Winslow Road, Rogers Road and High Street meet.

Let us know what you think should be included in a potential ordinance by completing our survey by March 7, 2019.

The gala will feature a ceremony to recognize the recipient of the Living Legend Award and the 2019 Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow.

These public information meetings will be held Monday, March 4, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Monroe County Public Library (303 E. Kirkwood) in Room 1C.

This year’s theme -- “Lakes, Rivers, & Streams, Oh My!” -- encourages artists to learn about and present artistic pieces related to the role that water plays in our lives.

Construction is continuing in the park this week with the installation of two prefabricated concrete pedestrian bridges near the property’s skate park.

Plans for the construction of a parking facility in the Trades District have progressed with the selection of a design firm. At the same time, having undertaken intensive study of the Fourth Street garage, the City has received a report of the full scope of the facility’s deterioration.

According to Parks and Recreation operations coordinator Barb Dunbar, the new fitness equipment will be installed where the old equipment now stands.

Beginning at 7 p.m., the community convocation will feature live music, poetry, and a video montage of residents’ reflections to complement the mayor’s remarks.

Over the course of the inventory, arborists will record data about the size, species, and condition of nearly 18,000 publicly owned trees and public planting locations.

Crews will be working into the evening to repair the break, and Morton Street has been temporarily closed in the vicinity of the break to accommodate repairs.

Information meeting Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall for potential exhibitors. Applications are due March 1.

In this role, Moss will assist department Director Beverly Calender-Anderson in the development and implementation of goals and strategies supporting inclusion and equity, public safety education, and community response.

Woman of the Year award recipient Goetze founded the programs Kids with Absent Parents (KAP) and Read-to-Me, both serving children of the incarcerated.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has temporarily closed the Bloomington Rail Trail between Rogers Street and That Road to repair damage from last week's flooding.

The significant amount of recent rainfall is likely the cause of this SSO. The clean-up and determination of the amount of flow generated will commence once the overflow has ceased.

Customers will still be able to make their payment by mail, telephone, or in person at 600 E Miller Dr.; those enrolled in the AquaPay program for automatic withdrawals will not be affected by the site redesign.   

After patching 647 potholes last week, street division crews will undertake two new efforts that will help tackle the exceptional amount of damage.  

The event will feature presentations by Police Chief Mike Diekhoff and Fire Chief Jason Moore about the state of public safety in the community and the continual efforts of their respective departments to increase it.

Residents may complete a report of the damage at www.co.monroe.in.us under the Recent News section or leave their contact information at (812) 349-2997.

The significant amount of recent rainfall is likely the cause of this SSO.

The monthly stormwater fee funds the maintenance and operation of infrastructure that protects surface-water quality in Bloomington and areas downstream and prevents stormwater-related property damage within the city.

Nominations may be submitted by members of the general public, community agencies or family members. Ten awards will be made in a variety of categories, although not all existing categories are recognized each year.

Along with Mayor John Hamilton and Bloomington Police Chief Mike Diekhoff, the discussion will feature three founding members of the coalition Bloomington United, among other community stakeholders.

While trash and recycling collection will be offered on a two-day delay this week, City departments will be open and operating on a normal schedule Wednesday.

Plans for the Street Fair include making blocks of Kirkwood Avenue available for "adoption" by neighboring businesses. Activities planned by participating groups will reflect Bloomington’s diversity and uniqueness.

t is most important to allow faucets located on outside-facing walls to drip, but even the smallest stream of water flowing through the meter from any faucet in the building will help prevent the meter from freezing during very cold temperatures.

The theme of this year's Black History Month celebration is “Reclaiming Our Time.”

If your normal collection day is Wednesday, your trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday this week.  If your normal collection day is Thursday, you can expect service on Saturday.

The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program gives residents an opportunity to have direct input and influence into the improvement of Bloomington’s neighborhoods.

The presentation of the 2019 Public Arts Leadership Awards took place this morning during the mayors’ Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

The award recognizes the department’s implementation of best practices in contemporary law enforcement. 

The significant amount of recent rainfall coupled with the ongoing snow melt likely caused this SSO.

Like the first survey, conducted in 2017, this survey will gauge residents’ perceptions of the quality and value of City services and current conditions in the community. 

The reassignment of approximately 300 permit holders temporarily displaced by the closing of the Fourth Street garage complete, opportunities for parkers without permits have emerged.

Pursuing goals outlined in the recently approved Sustainability Action Plan, the City’s Year of Food campaign will seek to address issues of hunger in the community while simultaneously strengthening the local food economy. 

Mayor John Hamilton invites the community to attend the 2019 City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Monday, January 21 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

While the City is evaluating the Fourth Street garage and undertaking the process to build a parking facility in the Trades District, it is embarking on a complementary effort to assess parking resources within the community’s larger transportation network.

Under the Bloomington Municipal Code, property owners must remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 24 hours of the accumulation of snow or ice.

The theme of the summit is “Celebrating Black Boy Joy: Creating Pathways for Success.”

“Exploring Curbside Composting Options” is the latest topic on the City of Bloomington’s online resident survey platform, released today.

An initiative of the nonprofit Center for Sustainable Living, ISFA worked with the City’s Solarize Bloomington campaign to make grants to eight area homeowners with fixed or limited incomes to install rooftop solar systems in 2018, and projects to fund 12 installations in 2019.

At their meeting this evening at 5 pm, the Utilities Service Board (USB) is scheduled to consider a $1.9 million agreement with Utility Metering Solutions to oversee the transition of Bloomington’s water meters to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).

Having originated in ancient Rome as a way of recognizing a particularly valued member of the community, the honor has been locally revived on the occasion of the Bicentennial to recognize Cook for her “exceptional service promoting, protecting and preserving the City of Bloomington.”  

Having started in this role in a part-time capacity in mid-November, Kidd assumed her position on a full-time basis January 2, succeeding outgoing director Tom Miller.