October 20, 2026 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

The October 20, 2026 Bloomington Port Authority meeting included an update on Bloomington 2050 and proposed amendments to the city’s Opportunity Housing Ordinance. Commissioners gave feedback on the comprehensive plan’s draft priorities, including housing affordability, economic development, climate action, transportation, and whether the plan clearly distinguishes the City’s role from the broader community’s. They also raised questions about how the plan could address housing density and zoning inconsistencies.

Staff presented proposed updates to the Opportunity Housing Ordinance, Bloomington’s inclusionary zoning policy, including revised affordability compliance options, administrative changes, and an increase in the fee-in-lieu rate from $9.60 to $12 per square foot. Commissioners discussed potential effects on development feasibility, existing properties, and substantial rehabilitation requirements, and suggested clearer definitions and further analysis of the policy’s overall impact. The Port Authority voted 7–0 to direct staff to present the proposed amendments to the City Council; this was not a final adoption of the amendments. No contract awards, competitive bids, or other procurement activity were identified.