county jail

The site is the North Park location off I-69 approaching Ellettsville. In a work session Tuesday, the commissioners said the North Park site has room for expansion.

In a 5-1 vote on Tuesday evening, the council voted yes on the 0.175 percent income tax increase.

Only two members of the public shared their opinion during the hearing.

In a 6-1 vote, the council decided to reduce the special LIT rate to .03 percent and increase the correctional rate to 2.2 percent.

Speaking at the County Council meeting Tuesday night, the president of the Bloomington Chamber read a letter promoting the purchase of private property at 3241 W. Woodyard Road, on the northwest side of the city.

The city’s concerns focused on environmental considerations, site access, site design and the fact that no bus lines go to the site on the northeast corner I-69 and West Fullerton Pike.

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners has approved a purchase agreement of $10.02 million for land that could be the site of a new jail.