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Blooming Grove operates under a General Law, Type A, form of city government.

• It seats six elected officials on the City Council with two-year rotating terms.
• The City’s operation and maintenance are funded by two separate accounts – the General Fund and the Revenue Fund.
• Income for its General Fund comes from property tax, sales tax, franchise tax, and fines.
• Revenue Fund income is from fees for water, sewer, sanitation and other utility-related fees.
• The fiscal year runs from October 1st through September 30th.
• Public hearings on the budget and property tax rate are usually held in late August or early September.