Page last updated on September 22, 2023 at 8:35 am
Each year, the Controller's Office gathers City department budget requests to prepare the City's annual budget. Expenditure and revenue estimates are compiled and the Mayor with input from the Common Council makes decisions regarding spending priorities. Individual departmental budgets are presented to the Common Council in mid to late August. The Council's public hearing on the budget occurs in late September with approval in mid-October. Once approved the budget is submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance via the State's Gateway portal. The DLGF will then issue a final budget order.
Approved City Budgets
Proposed City Budgets
2024 Proposed City Budget
Click here for the 2024 Proposed Budget. (As of August 25 at 9:44 p.m.)
Click here for Round 1 City Council Budget Questions and Answers. (As of September 11 at 9:19 p.m.)
Click here for Round 2 City Council Budget Questions and Answers. (As of September 13 at 7:30 p.m.)
Click here for Signed Letter from Common Council Regarding Council Attorney and Administrator's Salary.
Click here for Common Council Resolution 23-16 on City Clerk's Salary.
2023 City Budget Announcement Press Release
Mayor Hamilton To Present $249 Million City Budget for 2024–Click here.
2024 Presentations to City Council
The 2024 Budget Presentations will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall from Monday, August 28 through Thursday, August 31. The Budget Hearings will also be available via Zoom, CATS, and Facebook Live. Links to the presentation videos and slides will be provided below following the hearings.
Monday, August 28, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Human Resources, City Clerk, Legal/Risk Dept., Information & Technology Services, City Council Office, Office of the Controller, and Office of the Mayor
Click here for Monday's presentation slides. Click here to watch Monday's presentations.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Bloomington Transit, Utilities, Fire Department, and Police Department
Click here for Tuesday's presentation slides. Click here to watch Tuesday's presentations.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
Bloomington Housing Authority, Housing & Neighborhood Development, Economic and Sustainable Development, Community and Family Resources, and Parks and Recreation
Click here for Wednesday's presentation slides. Click here to watch Wednesday's presentations.
Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 5:30 p.m..
Planning and Transportation, Engineering, and Public Works (Admin, Animal Control, Facilities, Fleet, Parking, Sanitation, and Street)
Click here for Thursday's presentation slides. Click here to watch Thursday's presentations.
Questions? Contact the Controller's Office at controller@bloomington.in.gov or at 812-349-3412.
