Bloomington Utilities Service Board, July 27, 2026

The City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board held a meeting on July 27, 2026, focusing extensively on procurement and budget matters related to water, wastewater, and stormwater services. Key procurement actions included approval of standard invoices totaling over $1.9 million, utility bills, wire transfers, customer refunds, and a consent agenda of nearly $29,000 covering contracts for HVAC work and generator gear. The board approved interdepartmental agreements for 2024 and 2025, detailing cost allocations among city departments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the 2027 budget, highlighting capital improvement projects such as water treatment plant modernization, wastewater plant upgrades, stormwater infrastructure projects, and the ongoing design of a new utility service center at Winston Thomas. The board also approved a change order for a wastewater treatment plant project and discussed funding secured through state revolving loans and congressional funds. The meeting included policy discussions on rate increases and program updates for customer assistance, emphasizing cost-effective service delivery and infrastructure investment.