The Information & Technology Services Department (ITS) manages the City of Bloomington’s IT systems, including computer hardware, software and networks. We monitor and support more than 680 workstations for 700-1000 City staff at 40+ sites including 24-7 mission critical systems at Police, Fire and Utilities departments. ITS maintains the servers and infrastructure that keep our sister City departments running. We provide IT training to City staff and coordinate IT purchasing for the C...| bloomington.in.gov
Take the Stage! Applications Open for Parks and Recreation Summer Concert SeriesrameyjTue, 10/21/2025 - 11:02Take the Stage! Applications Open for Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series Bloomington, Ind.–The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department invites musicians and bands to apply for the 2026 Performing Arts Series of free, outdoor concerts in city parks all summer long. Apply online at bloomington.in.gov/concerts by Jan. 9, 2026. A jury of local arts community members ...|
Bloomington Rail Trail Temporarily Closed at Rogers Street for Road Crossing Improvementsdesiree.demolinaMon, 10/20/2025 - 16:56Bloomington Rail Trail Temporarily Closed at Rogers Street for Road Crossing Improvements The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is temporarily closing the Bloomington Rail Trail at the Rogers Street crossing for construction of accessibility and safety features. The trail is closed 1.23 miles south of the trailhead on Country Club Drive, and .81 mil...|
Bloomington Earns Two-Year Bird Town Recertification from Indiana AudubonrameyjWed, 10/15/2025 - 16:53Bloomington Earns Two-Year Bird Town Recertification from Indiana Audubon Bloomington, Ind.—Indiana Audubon has recertified Bloomington as a Bird Town Indiana community, recognizing ongoing investments by Monroe County, the City of Bloomington, and conservation partners including the Sassafras Audubon Society and Monroe County-Identify and Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS) in bird habitat, ...|
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Partner with Bloomington Transit for a (Literal) Traveling Town Halldesiree.demolinaFri, 10/10/2025 - 11:51Mayor Kerry Thomson to Partner with Bloomington Transit for a (Literal) Traveling Town Hall Bloomington residents are invited to join Mayor Kerry Thomson for a Traveling Town Hall aboard Bloomington Transit Route 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. Route 2. This unique event offers riders a chance to share ideas, ask questions, and engag...|
Additional Input Opportunities on College and Walnut Corridor Study Upcominglucas.gonzalezThu, 10/09/2025 - 15:27Additional Input Opportunities on College and Walnut Corridor Study Upcoming The City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department will host two public open house meetings in October to gather feedback on the corridor study of College Avenue and Walnut Street. The study, initiated by the City in 2023, examines College Avenue (a southbound one-way) and Walnut Street (a n...|
The City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services (ITS) Department has awarded a total of $55,000 in Digital Opportunity Grants to 14 Bloomington-based nonprofit organizations working to increase residents’ access to digital resources.| bloomington.in.gov
Grants Available for Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Initiativesdesiree.demolinaFri, 10/03/2025 - 10:55Grants Available for Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Initiatives The City of Bloomington has announced the opening of its 2025 Local-Motion Grant Program, designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the city. The grant program offers support to community projects that aim to enhance walking and bicycling infrastructure and culture in Bloomington. The program encourages ...|
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Announces Two Final Opportunities for Community Input on Master Plandesiree.demolinaFri, 10/03/2025 - 10:16City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Announces Two Final Opportunities for Community Input on Master Plan All Bloomington residents are invited to an interactive Community Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Pavilion in Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. This workshop is one of the last opportunities for residents to help ...|
Kirkwood Library Block Returns to Vehicle Traffic and Parking Friday, Oct. 3desiree.demolinaTue, 09/30/2025 - 10:07Kirkwood Library Block Returns to Vehicle Traffic and Parking Friday, Oct. 3 The 300 block of East Kirkwood Avenue, which includes the Monroe County Public Library, will reopen to vehicles and parking on Friday, October 3, following Hoosier Hoops, the final event scheduled in the public right-of-way for the 2025 seasonal closure of Kirkwood Avenue. With this change, traffic and ...|
City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to Provide Accessibility Guides for Downtown Businessesdesiree.demolinaMon, 09/29/2025 - 15:17City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to Provide Accessibility Guides for Downtown Businesses The City of Bloomington has awarded a $15,000 grant to AccessAbleUSA, Inc., a local accessibility information company, to help downtown businesses better serve patrons of all abilities. Through this initiative, AccessAbleUSA will work with up to 30 s...|
The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will be replacing a fire hydrant that was recently damaged on South Sare Rd., between East Moores Pike and East Cathcart Street. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, and is expected to be completed by 2 p.m. the same day. | bloomington.in.gov
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The project consists of various improvements to West Second Street between the B-Line Trail and South Walker Street. Please follow the link under "Attachments" below entitled "Bloomington-Second Street" to view the concept plans. | bloomington.in.gov
The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood, Bloomington’s next downtown community—through a series of upcoming construction upgrades.| bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington, Ind. – Bloomington Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the appointment of Leslie Brinson as the new Recreation Services Division Director, effective Aug. 18. With more than two decades of leadership in recreation programming, event planning, and program administration, Brinson brings proven expertise and a strong record of building community through innovative programs and partnerships.| bloomington.in.gov
The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association (BUEA), has announced its 2025 Operations Grant supporting 501(c)3 organizations with arts-centered missions focused on Bloomington-based impact. The BAC has allocated $180,000 for its three 2025 grant cycles. Funds come from the BAC’s annual General and Local Income Tax (LIT) budget lines and the BUEA’s annual budget. | bloomington.in.gov
The City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions. These service opportunities will allow members of the public to directly participate in city government initiatives and policy-making processes. Positions are currently available as follows:| bloomington.in.gov
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Bloomington, Ind.–The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) recently received final approval of an updated rate tariff from the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC). The new water rates will achieve fairer allocations among customer classes and support long-needed improvements to the water plant as well as accelerated water main replacements. The average CBU customer should expect a monthly increase of less than $2 on their water bill.| bloomington.in.gov
Bloomington, Ind. – As part of a broader effort to continue delivering reliable water service with fewer interruptions and a billing system that better reflects how customers use water, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has begun the process of adjusting its water rates. This proposal reflects CBU’s commitment to ensuring the continued resilience of its infrastructure and its ability to keep pace with increasing maintenance and operation costs by conducting a comprehensive rate rev...| bloomington.in.gov
The Thomson administration has released the proposed 2026 City of Bloomington budget, shaped by both a new state law and a new approach to municipal budgeting.| bloomington.in.gov
In the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, the director of HAND has the authority given in BMC 16.01.080(b) to “adopt and promulgate rules and procedures; to interpret and implement the provision of [Title 16]; and to secure the intent thereof.” | bloomington.in.gov