The City of Bloomington is continuing to move forward on a TIF district for the Empire Street corridor. Alderman voted 8-1 to schedule a public hearing for the district on February 8th. Mayor Tari Renner joined Mike McCurdy to discuss the Tax Increment Finance district, a new contract with the police union, and divesting golf courses to close a budget gap.
Empire Street Special Taxing District Could Address Vacancies
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A building at Towanda Plaza wtih available commercial space.
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A building at Towanda Plaza wtih available commercial space.
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A closed filling station near Colonial Plaza on Empire St.
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A closed filling station near Colonial Plaza on Empire St.
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A crumbling median on Fairway, near Empire St. in Bloomington
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A crumbling median on Fairway, near Empire St. in Bloomington
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Michael Weber with PGVA Planners, presenting a report on a proposed Empire St. corridor TIF district.
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Michael Weber with PGVA Planners, presenting a report on a proposed Empire St. corridor TIF district.
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