Bloomington Redevelopment Commission Advances Next Steps for 714 South Rogers Public Safety Facility

The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission (RDC) voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14 to signal their support for the renovation and/or expansion of the property at the 714 South Rogers site as a new public safety facility.

The project addresses longstanding operational and infrastructure deficiencies at the Bloomington Police Department’s current headquarters at 220 East Third Street. The current headquarters lacks adequate space for investigations, discreet victim interviews, and other core police functions; sustained significant flood damage in 2021; and continues to experience water infiltration.

In November 2025, the RDC approved a $58,250 agreement with American Structurepoint to study the feasibility of adapting 714 South Rogers for public safety use. The study evaluated conceptual approaches and preliminary cost estimates but did not establish a final design or construction budget.

The resolution supports continued development of the City-owned property for police operations, Central Emergency Dispatch, and potentially other public safety functions. Co-location of Central Emergency Dispatch would require further coordination with Monroe County.

The resolution also expresses the RDC’s willingness to consider tax increment financing bonds of up to $30 million for the project. It does not authorize the issuance of bonds. Any future bond issuance would require separate RDC action and Common Council approval.

With the site resolution approved, the next phase of work will include refining the project scope, selecting an owner’s representative and architect, and developing more detailed design and cost estimates.