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Understanding your 2023 property taxes and home valuations
Bloomington’s deputy finance officer and city assessor help you understand two important documents that will be arriving in mailboxes this March - your 2023 property taxes and home valuations.
In the April 12, 2023 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse provides information on the 2024 budget process, as well as an update on the 98th Street Study.
In the December 7, 2022 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse discusses the approval of the 2023 property tax levy and general fund budget.
In the October 26, 2022 Council Minute, Mayor Busse explains the Council’s decision to vote down a proposal to provide Artistry a loan and the latest on the City’s 2023 budget.
In the September 14, 2022 Council Minute, Mayor Busse shares the 2023 preliminary tax levy approved by Council on Monday, September 12, 2022.
In the August 24, 2022 Council Minute, Mayor Tim Busse discusses the August 22nd special City Council meeting where councilmembers and staff discussed the 2023 preliminary tax levy and general fund budget.
2024 Budget discussions at 2023 City Council meetings
Presentations and discussions on the 2024 budget process began in April 2023.
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April 3, 2023: Budget Update and Discussion
- Video of budget presentation to the City Council
- Presentation slides: Budget Update and Discussion
2023 Budget discussions at 2022 City Council meetings
Presentations and discussions on the 2023 budget process began in May 2022.
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May 16, 2022: 2023 Budget Update and Discussion
- Video of budget presentation to the City Council
- Presentation slides:Fire Department Staffing Plan and 2023 Budget Update and Discussion
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August 22, 2022: Special meeting to discuss preliminary tax levy and general fund budget
- Video of presentation to the City Council
- Presentation slides: 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy and Budget
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September 12, 2022: Approve preliminary 2023 tax levy
- Video of presentation to the City Council
- Presentation slides: 2023 Preliminary Tax Levy and Budget
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October 3, 2022: Non-property tax budget requests
- Non-property tax budget requests for the following 11 funds that will be on consent at the October 3, 2022 City Council Meeting for the Council’s approval. These funds do not receive property tax support.
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Special Revenue Funds: Fund 2700 – DWI Forfeiture; Fund 2710 – Enhanced 911; Fund 2720 – State Drug Forfeiture; Fund 2725 – Federal DOJ Drug Forfeiture; Fund 2726 – Fed. Treasury Drug Forfeiture; Fund 2730 – Police Grant Activity; Fund 2150 - Park Grants; Fund 2300 - South Loop Revolving Dev.; Fund 2350 - Creative Placemaking; Fund 2600 – Cemetery; Enterprise Fund: Fund 6700 – Police Contractual Overtime
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October 17, 2022: Utility fund budget requests
- Video of presentation to the City Council
- Presentation slides: 2023 Utility fund budgets (Fleet, Facilities, and Public Works General Fund budgets were moved to a future meeting due to time)
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October 24, 2022: Department budget discussions
- Information Technology Department fund budget: Video of presentation to the City Council and presentation slides
- Public Safety: Video of presentation to the City Council and presentation slides (Police Department and Fire Department general fund budgets)
- Public Works Department fund budgets: Video of presentation to the City Council and presentation slides (Fleet and Facilities and Public Works General Fund)
- Legal Department fund budget: Video of presentation to the City Council and presentation slides
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November 14, 2022: 2023 Utility rates public hearing
- Video of presentations to the City Council (Items 4.1-4.4)
- Presentation slides: Utility rates public hearing and fund budgets
- Utility Funds, Internal Service Funds budget resolution
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November 21, 2022: Special meeting to discuss 2023 general fund budget
- Community Development fund budgets video of presentation and slides
- Parks & Recreation Department fund budgets video of presentation and slides
- Community Services Department fund budgets video of presentation and slides
- Finance Department fund budgets video of presentation and slides
- Administration Department fund budgets video of presentation and slides
- 2023 Tax Levy and Budget Discussion video of presentation and slides
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December 5, 2022: Truth-in-taxation public hearing
- Video of presentation to the City Council (Item 4.1)
- Presentation slides: Truth in Taxation Public Hearing: 2023 Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget
2024 Budget information and outreach
Throughout summer and fall 2023, staff will host information tables seeking community feedback on the 2024 budget.
Community outreach event calendar
- Saturday, May 20, 2023, Public Works Open House
- Public Works Building, 9:00 - 11:00
- Saturday, May 20, 2023, Police Open House
- Civic Plaza Parking Lot, 11:00 - 1:00
- Monday, June 12, 2023, Brodini Magic Show
- Valley View Playfield, Picnic Pavilion, 10:00 - 12:00 (show 10:30 - 11:30)
- Thursday, June 15, 2023, Reggae Fest
- Normandale Lake Bandshell, 6:00 - 8:00 (event 6:30 - 9:30)
- Saturday, July 8, 2023, Farmer's Market
- Civic Plaza, East Parking Lot, 9:00 - 11:00 (event 8:00 - 1:00)
- Monday, July 10, 2023, Todd 'n' Tina
- Moir Park 10320 Morgan Ave S, 10:00 - 12:00 (show 10:30 - 11:30)
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Paul Holland Blues Band
- Midweek Music and Market Civic Plaza, 5:00 - 7:00 (event 5:00 - 8:00)
- Thursday, July 27, 2023, Latin Night with Salsa Del Soul
- Normandale Lake Bandshell, 6:00 - 8:00 (event 6:30 - 9:30)
- Sunday, July 30, 2023, Bob & the Beachcombers
- Bush Lake Beach, 4:00 - 6:00 (event 4:00 - 6:30)
- Wednesday, August 16, 2023, World Jazz Collegium
- Midweek Music and Market Civic Plaza, 5:00 - 7:00 (event 5:00 - 8:00)
- Saturday, August 26, 2023, On the One Music Festival
- Normandale Lake Bandshell, 6:00 - 8:00 (event 3:00 - 10:00)
- Saturday, September 16, 2023, Farmer's Market
- Civic Plaza, East Parking Lot, 9:00 - 11:00 (event 8:00 - 1:00)
- Saturday, October 14, 2023, Fire Open House
- Fire Station #1, 10:00 - 12:00 (event 10:00 - 1:00)
Annual budget books and budget in brief
The 2023 Budget in Brief is a 30 page summary of the Annual Budget Book.
The Annual Budget Books for the past five years are linked below. More financial reports are available at blm.mn/financialreports.
About deputy finance officer Kari Carlson
- Oversees the City's annual budget process which includes 30 individual funds. All budgets must be approved by the City Council by the end of the year.
- Leads budget public participation efforts.
- Assists departments with analysis of their current year budget requests as well as produces long-term financial models for funds to forecast future working capital balances.
- Works closely with the city manager, assistant city manager and department heads to provide options to the City Council for funding programs, initiatives, and projects as well as identifying spending areas that can be reduced along with strategies to fund future capital projects and large equipment purchases. Serves as advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on budget related matters
- Files the preliminary and final property tax levy with Hennepin County, compiles and submits annual reports to the Government Finance Officers Association, submits annual reports to the Office of the State Auditor.
- Supervises and supports the Grant Coordinator Accountant who coordinates and ensures compliance with the City's grant administration policy.
- Supervises and supports the Auditor who conducts sales tax audits of local businesses to ensure proper collection of revenues and compliance with various codes.
