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Bloomfield is a rural Nelson County city where agriculture, antiques and businesses embrace a 200 year old heritage of agriculture, faith and community.

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Light Bar for Sealed Bid - May 17, 2013
Blue light bar, seen in the Police Garage, is for sale under sealed bid to be opened May 31, 2013. Bar is outdated and not compliant with KRS 189.
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Charm awaits you in our small country town and surrounding area. There are stores and shops that provide items from food and gas to antiques and novelties. Stay at our bed and breakfast, enjoy a walking tour, visit our city lake and park, or drive through our countryside to our local winery. The small town atmosphere is worthy to experience.



May 15, 2013 - City Acquires ADF Grant

The City of Bloomfield Chief of Police Kenny Downs accepted the Area Development Fund (ADF) grant award from Kentucky District 50 Representative David Floyd at the regular meeting, May 15, 2013, of the Lincoln Trail Area Development District (LTADD) Board of Directors.

On behalf of Governor Stave Beshear, Wendell Lawrence, Executive Director of the LTADD, announced, under the provisions of KRS 42.350-.270, that the City of Bloomfield received $3,770.91 for the City of Bloomfield Police Cruiser "Upfit" Project.

LTADD Public Information Administrator Janice Rawson worked closely with the City of Bloomfield in the application and completion process. It cannot go without saying that her assistance was invaluable in acquiring this grant and the City's officer and citizens are safer as a result!


April 30, 2013 - Bloomfield receives Safety Grant for Safety Equipment

"We use every opportunity to make our city safer," said Mayor Rhonda Hagan referring to the $2,444 that the City of Bloomfield was recently awarded by the Kentucky league of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS).

The grant will be used for safety equipment such as reflective wear, reflective rain coats, work jackets, latex gloves, sanitizers, high pressure washer, traffic cones, meter lids, light bars for vehicles, tazer and ammunition, first aid kits and fire extinguishers for every city vehicle.

KLCIS helps members increase public safety with a number of proactive programs and services. Since 1999 they have awarded in excess of $3.2 million through the Safety Grant Program. In addition to Bloomfield, 114 other KLCIS members received safety grants. A total of $440,000 was awarded in this year's program.

"Our philosophy is to prevent injuries and claims from happening," say Jon Steiner executive director/CEO with KLCIS. "We want to partner with our members, and this safety grant promotes good risk management. There is no better way to invest our member's money"

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