BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Bloomington City Council on Monday voted for the grocery tax funds to be used only on infrastructure projects.

On Sep. 22, the council voted to continue a 1% grocery tax that is expected to bring the city $3 million a year. The vote at Monday's meeting requires that money only be spent on infrastructure projects.

Council members tied their vote on the proposal 4-4. Mayor Brady broke the tie with a yes vote, ensuring the plan passes the council with a 5-4 vote.

Roads, sidewalks, potholes, sewers, buildings and other capital projects would now receive funding from the grocery tax, according to Mayor Dan Brady,

"The number one thing we all hear about is our infrastructure and our needs," he said. "This is a way with the funds by the taxpayers that is protec

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