Bloomington, Minn., adopts sewer fee to support infrastructure upgrades
1/30/2025
(UI) — Bloomington’s growing redevelopment has pushed parts of the city’s sanitary sewer system to capacity, prompting the need for $55 million in upgrades by 2040.
After gathering input from stakeholders and residents throughout 2024, the City Council approved a funding plan that includes fees on new development and future utility rate adjustments.
On Dec. 2, the council adopted an ordinance establishing a City Sewer Availability Charge (City SAC Fee) of $2,026 per unit for all new building permit applications submitted after January 1. The fee aligns with similar charges in other cities and is permitted under state law.
The council also directed staff to explore possible SAC Fee exemptions and alternative funding sources in early 2025.
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