Another key goal of the initiative is to offer education and support to businesses and homeowners, helping prevent violations rather than issuing citations. Patrick also emphasized that there will be no increases to taxes or fines.
Bloomington launches Proactive Property Maintenance Initiative
Written by Jacie Hinton on December 3, 2025
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NORMAL, Ill. – The city of Bloomington is introducing a new Proactive Property Management Maintenance initiative.
The city’s Community Impact and Enhancement Department is leading the initiative as part of a community-wide revitalization effort. Its primary goal is to keep neighborhoods safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Before this effort, the department had relied on complaints about property violations.
Director of Community Impact and Enhancement Department, Cordaryl Patrick, spoke about why this model is being replaced.
“By shifting to a proactive model, we can identify those problems earlier and support residents sooner,” Patrick said.
“This initiative is about partnership, not punishment,” Patrick said.
The initiative includes inspectors who are trained in strong customer service skills. The Community Impact and Enhancement Department will also maintain a list of resources for residents and may connect them with outside partners, such as Habitat for Humanity or the West Bloomington Revitalization Project.
These resources are designed to help residents address property violations and support those who may not be able to afford immediate remediation.
“We will provide extensions to individuals so long as they are making progress on correcting their violations,” Patrick said.
The property violations that may occur are some that affect the safety, health, and appeal of the neighborhood.
“When maintenance issues are addressed early, property values are better protected,” Patrick said.
“This effort is not to punish individuals, but it is to build those partnerships with residents and other stakeholders to make sure our neighborhoods are a safe-clean environment and healthy,” Patrick said.
With the new initiative underway, the city hopes to strengthen community ties while keeping Bloomington’s neighborhoods welcoming and well-maintained.
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