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SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL South Burlington City Hall 180 Market Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, June 20, 2022
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 PM)
2.Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options –Jessie Baker, City Manager (6:31 – 6:32 PM)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:33 – 6:34 PM)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:35 – 6:45 PM)
5.Announcements and City Manager’s Report (6:45 – 6:55 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:55 – 7:00 PM)
A.*** Consider and Sign DisbursementsB.*** Receive May FinancialsC.*** Approve an updated Resolution on the Public Art Committee to expand itscompositionD.*** Award of Construction Contract for Burlington Country Club Stormwater Project
7.*** Approve the mailing of ballots to all “active non-challenged voters” for November –Donna Kinville, City Clerk (7:00 – 7:10 PM)
8.*** Receive warrant for unlicensed dogs and cats and discuss enforcement – Donna Kinville,City Clerk (7:10 – 7:20 PM)
9.Conduct interviews with applicants for appointment to City Boards and Committees (7:20 –
9:50 PM)
The Council will take a short break around 8:30 PM.
10.*** Correction to Land Development Regulation amendment #LDR-22-02; possible warningof public hearing on same – Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning (9:50 – 10:00
PM)
11. Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information and resources on Climate Change (10:00 – 10:15 PM)
12. Reports from Councilors on Committee assignments (10:15 – 10:25 PM)
13. Other Business (10:25 – 10:35 PM) 14. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of considering applications for appointment to South Burlington Boards, Commissions and Committees and deliberative session. (10:35 – 11:15 PM) 15. Adjourn (11:15 PM) Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker City Manager
*** Attachments Included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 6/21/2022 Through 6/21/2022
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
6/21/2022 4420 Champlain Water District - Retail SBWD Invoices 64,413.81 SBWD-386
6/21/2022 4421 Champlain Water District Invoices 678.23 SBWD-379
6/21/2022 Champlain Water District Water Consumption - May 2022 137,501.79 SBWDMAYCONSUM053122
6/21/2022 4422 South Burlington Sewer Department May 2022 Sewer Billings 302,079.87 MAY22SEWER
6/21/2022 4423 South Burlington Stormwater Department May 2022 Stormwater Fees 122,566.60 MAY22STORM
6/21/2022 4424 SecurShred SBWD - Digital Invoice Scanning 183.83 3479
Total 70 - South Burlington Water
Department
627,424.13
Report Total 627,424.13
70 - South Burlington Water Department
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
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City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 11 May
% Budget Unencumbered FY-21/22 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 11 May
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL $136,690.00 $89,393.19 65.40% $47,296.81 $15,500.00
ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE $5,660,585.96 $4,766,166.32 84.20% $894,419.64 $1,198,396.76
CITY MANAGER $450,292.08 $402,877.57 89.47% $47,414.51 $38,392.74
LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY $319,463.83 $242,818.15 76.01% $76,645.68 $17,289.44
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $1,130,930.19 $931,379.38 82.36% $199,550.81 $97,347.34
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $271,001.01 $259,479.88 95.75% $11,521.13 $36,970.45
CITY CLERK $261,237.66 $215,894.30 82.64% $45,343.36 $16,603.24
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE $303,082.50 $291,819.26 96.28% $11,263.24 $35,642.01
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW $402,954.07 $369,106.40 91.60% $33,847.67 $28,620.79
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $784,940.00 $629,940.00 80.25% $155,000.00 $0.00
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP. $9,721,177.30 $8,198,905.97 84.34% $1,522,271.33 $1,484,794.29
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT $3,389,789.16 $3,043,690.97 89.79% $346,098.19 $252,096.72
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS $1,450.00 $428.00 29.52% $1,022.00 $428.00
AMBULANCE $202,900.00 $97,551.36 48.08% $105,348.64 $12,350.58
POLICE DEPARTMENT $5,273,261.62 $4,370,197.29 82.87% $903,064.33 $337,885.71
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $872,000.00 $860,987.29 98.74% $11,012.71 -$215.44
Total PUBLIC SAFETY $9,739,400.78 $8,372,854.91 85.97% $1,366,545.87 $602,545.57
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $3,221,317.45 $2,515,704.83 78.10% $705,612.62 $158,796.93
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS $3,221,317.45 $2,515,704.83 78.10% $705,612.62 $158,796.93
CULTURE AND RECREATION
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION $362,721.68 $268,661.09 74.07% $94,060.59 $24,379.71
PROGRAMS $23,000.00 $8,088.13 35.17% $14,911.87 $2,116.76
RED ROCKS PARK $11,000.25 $9,409.30 85.54% $1,590.95 $34.63
FACILITIES $76,400.00 $17,264.31 22.60% $59,135.69 $1,771.76
SENIOR PROGRAMS $32,500.00 $21,189.92 65.20% $11,310.08 $1,506.17
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $6,948,256.83 $5,356,022.41 77.08% $1,592,234.42 $347,402.89
PUBLIC LIBRARY $814,254.67 $656,480.81 80.62% $157,773.86 $55,884.20
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE $312,503.02 $276,983.72 88.63% $35,519.30 $31,947.76
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION N 1798879.62 $1,333,621.49 74.14% $465,258.13 $131,393.78
Total OTHER ENTITIES $763,543.49 $773,738.56 101.34% -$10,195.07 $0.00
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS $1,020,386.32 $1,211,244.59 118.70% -$190,858.27 $0.00
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS $480,971.59 $305,984.85 63.62% $174,986.74 $0.00
Total GENERAL FUND $26,745,676.55 $22,712,055.20 84.92% $4,033,621.35 $2,377,530.57
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 11 May
% Budget Unencumbered FY-21/22 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 11 May
W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.
Salaries-Permanent $597,791.71 $568,543.31 95.11% $29,248.40 $44,493.93
Payment to Highway-wages $280,454.00 $280,454.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Leave Time Turn-In $7,976.39 $0.00 0.00% $7,976.39 $0.00
Salaries-Overtime $50,000.00 $69,179.76 138.36% -$19,179.76 $4,897.50
Payment to Sick Bank Fund $6,250.00 $6,250.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Payroll Svc & Testing to $1,825.00 $1,825.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
PAFO Certification $11,400.00 $9,675.69 84.87% $1,724.31 $876.88
Sick Bank Payouts $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $10,000.00 $0.00
FICA/Medicare $51,803.36 $49,433.04 95.42% $2,370.32 $3,930.28
Payment to Highway-FICA/M $21,454.73 $21,454.73 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Nontaxable Fringe Ben. $4,800.00 $300.00 6.25% $4,500.00 $0.00
Vision Plan $973.59 $625.35 64.23% $348.24 $56.75
Disability Income $2,009.01 $2,364.05 117.67% -$355.04 $0.00
Long Term Disability Insu $3,831.84 $0.00 0.00% $3,831.84 $0.00
Group Health Insurance $183,863.39 $79,125.88 43.04% $104,737.51 $16,956.59
Group Life Insurance $1,643.25 $676.85 41.19% $966.40 $0.00
Group Dental Insurance $9,126.27 $5,417.17 59.36% $3,709.10 $492.47
Pension $71,337.26 $60,675.94 85.06% $10,661.32 $0.00
ICMA Match $22,851.77 $19,429.50 85.02% $3,422.27 $1,702.00
Pension Note Payment $39,075.00 $39,075.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Office Supplies $2,000.00 $2,440.27 122.01% -$440.27 $0.00
Plant Supplies $100,000.00 $107,344.14 107.34% -$7,344.14 $2,387.52
Polymer $75,000.00 $73,922.25 98.56% $1,077.75 $0.00
Sewer Line Maint/Supplies $30,000.00 $140,180.68 467.27% -$110,180.68 $0.00
Pumping Station Supplies $25,000.00 $21,936.40 87.75% $3,063.60 $1,293.47
Laboratory Supplies $11,500.00 $11,976.13 104.14% -$476.13 $669.67
Chlorine and Sulpher $0.00 $8,461.73 100.00% -$8,461.73 $8,461.73
Caustic Soda and Lime $110,000.00 $87,698.87 79.73% $22,301.13 $7,572.18
Alum $125,000.00 $190,821.40 152.66% -$65,821.40 $22,247.21
Water-Airport-B/B-Pump $1,400.00 $1,364.04 97.43% $35.96 $32.40
Generator Preventive Main $8,000.00 $3,428.61 42.86% $4,571.39 $0.00
Clothing Supplies $3,750.00 $1,895.78 50.55% $1,854.22 $198.00
Truck Parts $7,500.00 $12,796.74 170.62% -$5,296.74 $2,464.01
Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil $11,000.00 $17,307.64 157.34% -$6,307.64 $2,285.30
Fuel - Airport Parkway $55,000.00 $59,894.94 108.90% -$4,894.94 $7,219.39
Fuel - Bartlett Bay $6,000.00 $7,815.08 130.25% -$1,815.08 $809.86
Telephone and Alarms $6,500.00 $6,256.07 96.25% $243.93 $636.91
Memberships/Dues $4,000.00 $3,235.00 80.88% $765.00 $2,240.00
Discharge Permits $15,000.00 $10,895.01 72.63% $4,104.99 $3,390.08
Workers Comp Insurance $37,101.47 $38,520.98 103.83% -$1,419.51 $0.00
Property Insurance $60,640.99 $63,660.48 104.98% -$3,019.49 $0.00
Unemployment Insurance $820.00 $0.00 0.00% $820.00 $0.00
Safety $5,000.00 $12,111.09 242.22% -$7,111.09 $224.14
Billing Payment to CWD $66,135.00 $33,067.50 50.00% $33,067.50 $0.00
Soil/Sludge Management $120,000.00 $129,040.71 107.53% -$9,040.71 $14,461.76
Landfill Fees $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $2,000.00 $0.00
HVAC Maintenance $17,500.00 $35,654.43 203.74% -$18,154.43 $6,762.20
Auditing $6,214.00 $6,214.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Engineering/Consulting $17,500.00 $34,127.76 195.02% -$16,627.76 4135.75
Landfill Engineering $15,000.00 $13,208.79 88.06% $1,791.21 $0.00
PMT TO STORMWATER-GIS $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00% $1,500.00 $0.00
Administrative Services $150,336.00 $150,336.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Burlington Sewer Lines $0.00 $1,402.50 100.00% -$1,402.50 $0.00
Travel & Training $6,000.00 $4,898.13 81.64% $1,101.87 -$1,369.00
Utilities-Pumping Station $85,000.00 $86,374.08 101.62% -$1,374.08 $10,552.86
Utilities--L/Fill Station $1,500.00 $824.03 54.94% $675.97 $0.00
Electric-Airport Parkway $190,000.00 $183,048.25 96.34% $6,951.75 $19,195.43
Electric-Bartlett Bay $120,000.00 $120,839.10 100.70% -$839.10 $11,627.82
Replacement-Vehicles $40,000.00 $39,345.82 98.36% $654.18 $0.00
Building Improvements $5,000.00 $3,317.13 66.34% $1,682.87 $0.00
Pumps Replacements $50,000.00 $52,250.44 104.50% -$2,250.44 $0.00
Pump Repairs $40,000.00 $42,080.93 105.20% -$2,080.93 $4,019.52
Sewer blockage Removal $50,000.00 $33,254.78 66.51% $16,745.22 $0.00
PMT to SW for Hadley Loan $73,000.00 $73,648.00 100.89% -$648.00 $0.00
Bartlett Bay Upgrades $400,000.00 $93,158.03 23.29% $306,841.97 $0.00
Loan for Hadley Sewer $173,235.58 $111,786.68 64.53% $61,448.90 $0.00
Loan for Airport Parkway $965,647.23 $969,731.16 100.42% -$4,083.93 $969,731.16
Capital Improvements-CIP $260,000.00 $343,551.46 132.14% -$83,551.46 $118,470.53
Total W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS. $4,934,246.84 $4,659,628.31 94.43%$274,618.53 $1,293,126.30
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 11 May
% Budget Unencumbered FY-21/22 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 11 May
Salaries-Permanent $535,755.79 $428,780.55 80.03% $106,975.24 $36,444.00
Payment to Highway-Wages $78,215.00 $78,215.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Salaries-Overtime $23,000.00 $20,598.14 89.56% $2,401.86 $991.30
Payment to Sick Bank Fund $6,250.00 $6,250.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Payroll Svc & Testing to $1,825.00 $1,825.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
FICA/Medicare $42,744.82 $36,445.35 85.26% $6,299.47 $3,052.18
Nontaxable Fringe Benefit $4,200.00 $300.00 7.14% $3,900.00 $0.00
Vision Plan $711.61 $343.53 48.28% $368.08 $31.23
Disability Income Insuran $5,566.44 $2,281.45 40.99% $3,284.99 $0.00
Group Health Insurance $144,151.53 $209,351.29 145.23% -$65,199.76 $32,445.60
Health Insurance FICA $1,119.96 $0.00 0.00% $1,119.96 $0.00
Group Life Insurance $1,417.89 $692.50 48.84% $725.39 $0.00
Group Dental Insurance $6,630.42 $3,365.18 50.75% $3,265.24 $314.14
Pension $77,649.74 $77,649.74 100.00% $0.00 $77,649.74
ICMA Match $26,603.23 $18,822.62 70.75% $7,780.61 $1,602.04
Pension Note Payment $26,910.00 $26,910.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Office Supplies $1,000.00 $1,315.48 131.55% -$315.48 $76.18
Small Equipment/Tools $2,500.00 $1,845.83 73.83% $654.17 $268.58
Uniforms/Supplies $6,000.00 $3,578.92 59.65% $2,421.08 574.90
Gasoline $2,500.00 $1,730.16 69.21% $769.84 $328.51
Oil $300.00 $219.26 73.09% $80.74 $0.00
Diesel Fuel $4,000.00 $6,423.81 160.60% -$2,423.81 $1,575.54
Permit Requirement-Educat $8,500.00 $6,000.00 70.59% $2,500.00 $0.00
Telephone $2,000.00 $1,511.59 75.58% $488.41 $114.10
Postage $50.00 $87.05 174.10% -$37.05 $42.44
Membership/Dues $300.00 $258.00 86.00% $42.00 $45.00
Discharge Permits Renewal $18,000.00 $16,395.20 91.08% $1,604.80 $0.00
Workers Comp Insurance $23,921.76 $24,837.00 103.83% -$915.24 $0.00
Property Insurance $14,023.76 $14,721.12 104.97% -$697.36 $0.00
Unemployment Insurance $820.00 $0.00 0.00% $820.00 $0.00
GIS-Fees/Software $50,000.00 $40,233.30 80.47% $9,766.70 $5,333.14
Sediment & Depris Disposa $500.00 $0.00 0.00% $500.00 $0.00
Water Quality Monitoring $30,000.00 $3,138.42 10.46% $26,861.58 $0.00
Building/Grounds Maint $250.00 $0.00 0.00% $250.00 $0.00
Vehicle Maintenance $5,500.00 $13,487.02 245.22% -$7,987.02 $4,382.34
Storm System Maint Materi $55,000.00 $13,755.09 25.01% $41,244.91 $479.00
Printing $100.00 $30.00 30.00% $70.00 $0.00
Legal Services $5,000.00 $4,824.75 96.50% $175.25 $0.00
To GF-Audit and Actuary $3,555.00 $3,555.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Engineering-Watershed $60,000.00 $3,253.75 5.42% $56,746.25 $0.00
Billing Payment CWD $66,135.00 $33,067.50 50.00% $33,067.50 $0.00
Office Equipment Maintena $2,000.00 $1,941.30 97.07% $58.70 $289.64
Equipment Rental $500.00 $0.00 0.00% $500.00 $0.00
Administrative Services $134,392.00 $134,761.75 100.28% -$369.75 $0.00
Conference/Training Expen $4,000.00 $1,024.38 25.61% $2,975.62 $100.00
S/W Bldg Utilities $3,000.00 $3,287.09 109.57% -$287.09 $334.95
Stormwater Pumps Electric $300.00 $107.27 35.76% $192.73 $22.49
Vehicles/Equipment $200,000.00 $56,704.01 28.35% $143,295.99 $0.00
Stormwater Capital Projec $4,303,957.00 $3,443,498.73 80.01% $860,458.27 $64,838.94
Office Furniture/Equipmen $2,500.00 $1,360.70 54.43% $1,139.30 $0.00
Flow Restoration Plan Ana $7,500.00 $0.00 0.00% $7,500.00 $0.00
FICA Payment to Highway $18,773.00 $18,773.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
Total S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS $6,019,628.95 $4,767,556.83 79.20% $1,252,072.12 $231,335.98
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 11 May
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-21/22 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 11 May
TAX REVENUE
TAX REVENUE $17,693,404.56 -$17,191,600.13 97.16% $501,804.43 $28,269.47
LOCAL OPTION TAXES $3,800,000.00 -$3,864,395.19 101.69% -$64,395.19 -$1,076,530.79
Total TAX REVENUE $21,493,404.56 -$21,055,995.32 97.96% $437,409.24 -$1,048,261.32
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX $357,300.00 -$280,116.04 78.40% $77,183.96 -$5,396.74
Other Health Services $0.00 -$287,660.63 100.00% -$287,660.63 -$55,890.58
CITY MANAGER $517,632.00 -$850,610.55 164.33% -$332,978.55 -$182,167.09
CITY CLERK $312,000.00 -$329,197.75 105.51% -$17,197.75 -$24,243.85
PLANNING $353,100.00 -$618,189.95 175.08% -$265,089.95 -$137,716.58
FIRE DEPARTMENT $440,700.00 -$897,766.79 203.71% -$457,066.79 -$319,520.71
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION $70,000.00 -$42,635.77 60.91% $27,364.23 -$4,096.83
AMBULANCE $910,000.00 -$738,666.32 81.17% $171,333.68 -$78,041.68
POLICE DEPARTMENT $452,375.00 -$338,477.40 74.82% $113,897.60 -$12,756.89
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $1,550,386.00 -$1,117,922.59 72.11% $432,463.41 -$55,739.51
Senior Programs $36,500.00 -$9,185.00 25.16% $27,315.00 -$2,003.00
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $207,600.00 -$120,134.57 57.87% $87,465.43 -$4,764.00
PUBLIC LIBRARY $44,679.00 -$7,709.24 17.25% $36,969.76 -$1,527.84
Total DEPARTMENTS $5,252,272.00 -$5,638,272.60 107.35% $51,408.64 -$1,932,126.62
Total GENERAL FUND $26,745,676.56 -$26,694,267.92 99.81% $51,408.64 -$1,932,126.62
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 11 May
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-21/22 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 11 May
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN
Grant-FEMA Reimbursement $0.00 -$124,669.08 100.00% -$124,669.08 $0.00
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
W.P.C. User Fees $3,900,000.00 -$3,390,333.25 86.93% $509,666.75 -$302,079.87
W.P.C. Truck Charges $20,000.00 -$1,978.00 9.89% $18,022.00 $0.00
Connection Fees $200,000.00 -$848,187.34 424.09% -$648,187.34 -$198,171.14
Enviromental Impact $0.00 -$6,477.00 100.00% -$6,477.00 $0.00
Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES $4,120,000.00 -$4,246,975.59 103.08% -$126,975.59 -$500,251.01
BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS
Colchester A/P Pkwy Pmt $742,310.00 -$742,310.00 100.00% $0.00 $0.00
GF Note Repay-Solar $0.00 -$12,005.00 100.00% -$12,005.00 $0.00
Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS $742,310.00 -$754,315.00 101.62% -$12,005.00 $0.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Rev.-W.P.C. $11,434.00 -$11,577.07 101.25% -$143.07 -$180.00
Operating Transfer In $0.00 -$15,964.00 100.00% -$15,964.00 $0.00
Total MISCELLANEOUS $11,434.00 -$27,541.07 240.87% -$16,107.07 -$180.00
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C. $4,873,744.00 -$5,153,500.74 105.74% -$279,756.74 -$500,431.01
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 11 May
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-21/22 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 11 May
S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE
Intergovernmental Revenue $2,920,000.00 -$1,554,626.90 53.24% $1,365,373.10 -$12,750.65
S/W User Fees - Water Bil $2,528,629.00 -$2,156,124.86 85.27% $372,504.14 -$122,566.60
Payment from GF re: GIS $38,000.00 -$18,000.00 47.37% $20,000.00 $0.00
Pmts from other towns $60,000.00 -$19,640.41 32.73% $40,359.59 $0.00
Stormwater Miscellaneous $0.00 -$215,596.73 100.00% -$215,596.73 -$35,001.00
Hadley Sewer Proj-Sewer f $73,000.00 -$73,648.00 100.89% -$648.00 $0.00
Reserve Transfer In $400,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $400,000.00 $0.00
Operating Transfer in $0.00 -$255,020.40 100.00% -$255,020.40 $0.00
Total S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE $6,019,629.00 -$4,292,657.30 71.31% $1,726,971.70 -$170,318.25
R-2022-
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
WHEREAS the City of South Burlington, Vermont recognizes the transformative power of art and
importance of public art in establishing identity; and,
WHEREAS the City Council established the Public Art Committee (as the Public Art Selection
Committee) in 2015 to make recommendations regarding permanent art and expanding this charge
in 2021; and,
WHEREAS the Public Art Committee composition has need of a member to carry out the committee
charge; and,
WHEREAS of the existing voting seats on the Public Art Selection Committee, six are appointed
by the City Council and one by the Vermont Arts Council for a total of seven and requiring a
quorum of four; and,
WHEREAS recently the City Council interviewed a qualified committee member candidate with a
strong interest on public art.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council hereby
amends the Committee Composition of the Public Art Selection Committee as follows:
2. Committee Composition. The Committee shall consist of seven voting members:
a) Seven members appointed by the City Council, of whom one is a
recognized art professional working in the fields of museum curation,
art history, conservation, arts organization administration, or gallery
direction and of whom one is a professional artist in any medium, and
all of whom shall serve staggered terms of three years;
and three non-voting members:
1) the Director of Public Works or designee; and
2) the City Manager or designee who shall also staff the committee.
3) one designee appointed annually by the Vermont Arts Council;
Members of the Committee shall be subject to the City of South Burlington
Conflicts of Interest and Ethics Policy.
A Resolution amending the composition of the Public Art Selection Committee | Page 2
APPROVED this _____ day of ___________________________
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
__________________________________ ________________________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair
__________________________________ ________________________________
Tim Barritt, Clerk Tom Chittenden
__________________________________
Matt Cota
Memo
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Christine Gingras, Stormwater Project Manager
CC: Tom DiPietro, Director of Public Works
Date: June 15, 2022
Re: Award of Construction Contract for Burlington Country Club Stormwater Project
On Thursday June 9, 2022 the City of South Burlington held a bid opening for the Burlington
Country Club Stormwater project. This project generally includes the construction of a new
gravel wetland, along with some upgrades and modifications to the existing drainage system
along Spear Street.
We received proposals from 5 contractors to complete this work (Table 1). The low bid for this
project was submitted by Desroches Construction Services Inc. for an amount of
$506,915.50. This cost is within the amount approved in the Stormwater Utility’s budget for
this project and below the engineering estimate. Contractors were also requested to provide
pricing on the replacement/rehabilitation of additional storm drain along Spear Street using
two different construction methods, trench excavation (Add Alt 1) and cured in place pipe
lining (Add Alt 2). The pricing provided by Desroches Construction for the Add Alts is favorable
and the City would like to pursue Add Alt 2, cured in place pipe lining, due to the proximity of
the storm drain to a large diameter water main. Including Add Alt 2 brings the total contract
award to $547,662.50, which is still less than the base bid of the second lowest bidder.
The project engineer and I have reviewed the bid package and determined that all required
materials and bonds were included, all contract addenda were received by the contractor, and
all necessary documents had been signed.
Table 1. Summary of Bids Received for the Village at Dorset Park Stormwater Project
Contractor Total Base Bid Price Add Alt 1 Add Alt 2
Desroches Construction Services Inc $ 506,915.50 $ 35,000.00 $ 40,750.00
Engineers Construction, Inc. $ 592,955.00 $ 43,750.00 $ 53,750.00
J. Hutchins, Inc $ 678,192.50 $ 56,250.00 $ 51,250.00
Munson Earth Moving $ 727,985.00 $ 41,250.00 $ 55,000.00
Courtland Construction Corp $ 859,915.00 $ 31,000.00 $ 56,000.00
Based on this, I am requesting that City Council authorize the South Burlington
Department of Public Works to award the Burlington Country Club Stormwater Project
to Desroches Construction Services Inc. If you would like additional information on this
project or the bid results, please contact Christine Gingras, Stormwater Project Manager, at
(802) 658-7961 x6111.
6 Market Place, Suite 2 | Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 | tel (802) 879.7733 | a e e n g i n e e r s .c o m
June 15, 2022
Mr. Tom DiPietro
Public Works Director
City of South Burlington
104 Landfill Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
RE: Bid Analysis and Recommendation for Contract Award
City of South Burlington
Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland
A+E Project 20018
Dear Tom,
In accordance with our attached “Bid Analysis Report” dated June 15, 2022, we recommend the
following:
City of South Burlington – Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland, be awarded to
Desrcoches Construction Services, Inc. of Jeffersonville, Vermont for the contract amount
of $547,662.50 to include the base bid and bid alternative A2.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Aldrich + Elliott, PC
Jason Booth, PE
Vice President
Attachments
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON – BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GRAVEL WETLAND BID ANALYSIS REPORT June 15, 2022 Page 1
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GRAVEL WETLAND
BID ANALYSIS REPORT
DESROCHES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
June 15, 2022
Bid Opening Date: June 9, 2022
1. Bidders Information: a. Refer to the attached Bid.
b. Refer to the attached Bid Bond. c. Refer to the attached Supplemental Bid Information
2. Project Cost Information: a. Refer to the attached Bid Tabulation.
b. Refer to the attached “Total Project Cost Summary” dated June 15, 2022, for the City of South Burlington – Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland, Contract No..
c. The base bid price and Alternative A2 for the City of South Burlington – Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland is $547,662.50.
d. The Total Project Cost for the project including the low bid for the City of South Burlington – Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland is $641,076.00. This includes, Step II, Step III, Construction Contingency of 5%, and Other Costs.
e. Adequate funding is available for this project.
3. Experience:
a. Refer to Section 1.c (above). b. Project references interviewed and projects discussed:
i. Gary Denton, Village of Enosburg Falls, Orchard Street Sewer Improvements, $143,484. ii. Steve Lizewski, Hamlin Engineering, Fairfield Pedestrian Improvements,
$456,179.50. iii. Kevin Newton, Morrisville Water & Light, Fairwood Parkway water system improvements, $150,323.65. c. General Observations i. They followed the plans well, stayed at or under budget. ii. Knowledgeable and safe, respectful of neighbors. iii. Did a wonderful job, would absolutely use this contractor again, only good
things to say.
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4. Bid Bond/Insurance a. Desroches Construction Services, Inc. has a surety credit facility in place with The Berkley Insurance Company for up to $1,500,000 of single job per bid, and an aggregate program of $3,000,000. b. The bonding agent is Paige & Campbell, Inc., P.O. Box 469, Barre, VT 05641.
c. Contact was made with Jonathon Shea with Paige & Campbell, Inc. at (802) 661-3910/jshea@paigeandcampbell.com. The company has been doing business with
Deroches Construction Services, Inc. for 15 years. d. Paige & Campbell, Inc. handles Desroches Construction Services, Inc. insurance
lines. e. Desroches Construction Services, Inc. has not defaulted on any projects that Paige
& Campbell, Inc. has handled. f. The bond company is on the “Department of the Treasury Listing of Approved Surety
Companies.” 5. Financial Data a. Contact was made with Jill Jaret-Rossi at People’s United Bank, 1069 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05762, with whom Desroches Construction Services, Inc. does their banking. People’s United Bank has been doing business with Desroches Construction Services, Inc. since 2007.
b. Desroches Construction Services, Inc. maintains corporate deposits with the bank with balances in the low six figures and has a line of credit in the low-mid six figure range. All loan and deposit accounts have always been handled per the terms of the
agreements.
6. Proof of Advertisement for Bid: a. Refer to attached Proof of Advertisement.
7. Bid Informalities and/or Minor Defects: a. There were no bid informalities from any of the bids
8. Comments of Aldrich + Elliott, PC: a. Contractor appears to have adequate financial backing.
b. Bonding company appears viable. c. The bid review found the Desroches Construction Services, Inc. bid to be acceptable. d. Recommendations: i. Award this Contract to Desroches Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $547,662.50.
1. BIDDERS INFORMATION
2. PROJECT COST INFORMATION
Item Description
ESTIMATED
COST
506,912.50$
40,750.00$
547,662.50$
Construction Contigency (5%) 27,383.13$
27,383.13$
42,000.00$
Ammendment No. 1 - Permitting 3,530.00$
Ammendment No. 2 - Additional Services 2,500.00$
48,030.00$
Construction Administration 15,500.00$
15,500.00$
1,000.00$
Permit Fees 1,500.00$
2,500.00$
641,075.63$
641,076.00$
Notes:
Step III Subtotal
City of South Burlington
Burlington Country Club Gravel Wetland
Total Project Cost Summary
As of June 15, 2022
Construction (1)
Gravel Wetland
Construction Subtotal
Step II - Final Design(2)
Engineering Design
Step II Subtotal
Step III - Construction Phase Services(3)
Alt A2 - Cured In Place Lining (24")
Construction Contingency
Construction Contingency
2. Based on executed agreement.
3. Assumes no full time CA services.
Other Costs
Administrative
Other Subtotal
Total Project Cost
Use
1. Construction cost based on bids received June 9, 2022.
City of South BurlingtonBurlington Country Club Gravel WetlandBid TabulationJune 10, 2022
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BID UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTAL UNIT TOTALDESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE COST PRICE COST PRICE COST PRICE COST PRICE COST PRICE COST
A - Storm Water MainsA-1 30" HDPE Storm Pipe (0-10') deep 26.5 L.F.180.00$ 4,770.00$ 155.00$ 4,107.50$ 318.00$ 8,427.00$ 225.00$ 5,962.50$ 340.00$ 9,010.00$ 230.00$ 6,095.00$ A-2 24" HDPE Storm Pipe (0-10') deep 51 L.F.200.00$ 10,200.00$ 102.00$ 5,202.00$ 218.00$ 11,118.00$ 135.00$ 6,885.00$ 175.00$ 8,925.00$ 170.00$ 8,670.00$ A-3 Cured In Place Pipe Lining 310 L.F.150.00$ 46,500.00$ 163.00$ 50,530.00$ 155.00$ 48,050.00$ 165.00$ 51,150.00$ 215.00$ 66,650.00$ 220.00$ 68,200.00$ B - Storm Water AppurtenancesB-1 Hydrodynamic Separator 1 EA.17,000.00$ 17,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 27,000.00$ 30,620.00$ 30,620.00$ 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 32,000.00$ 32,000.00$ 36,000.00$ 36,000.00$ B-2 Weir Wall 1 EA.3,200.00$ 3,200.00$ 2,200.00$ 2,200.00$ 3,070.00$ 3,070.00$ 3,100.00$ 3,100.00$ 17,000.00$ 17,000.00$ 4,300.00$ 4,300.00$ B-3 5' Diam Precast Drainage Structure 12.5 V.F.660.00$ 8,250.00$ 1,010.00$ 12,625.00$ 735.00$ 9,187.50$ 1,160.00$ 14,500.00$ 960.00$ 12,000.00$ 1,750.00$ 21,875.00$ B-4 3' Diam Nylopast Structure 10.5 V.F.820.00$ 8,610.00$ 1,900.00$ 19,950.00$ 1,715.00$ 18,007.50$ 1,500.00$ 15,750.00$ 2,400.00$ 25,200.00$ 2,720.00$ 28,560.00$
B-5 Remove Existing Storm Drain Structure 1 EA.900.00$ 900.00$ 1,400.00$ 1,400.00$ 1,190.00$ 1,190.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 4,000.00$ 970.00$ 970.00$ C - Road workC-1 Roadway Shoulder Repair 25 S.Y.25.00$ 625.00$ 90.00$ 2,250.00$ 135.00$ 3,375.00$ 29.00$ 725.00$ 60.00$ 1,500.00$ 35.00$ 875.00$ C-2 Permanent Bit. Pavement Repair - City Bikepath 30 S.Y.80.00$ 2,400.00$ 92.00$ 2,760.00$ 80.00$ 2,400.00$ 80.00$ 2,400.00$ 150.00$ 4,500.00$ 72.00$ 2,160.00$ D - Incidental WorkD-1 Class B Concrete 5 C.Y.375.00$ 1,875.00$ 400.00$ 2,000.00$ 400.00$ 2,000.00$ 800.00$ 4,000.00$ 260.00$ 1,300.00$ 430.00$ 2,150.00$ D-2 Calcium Chloride 1 TON 700.00$ 700.00$ 600.00$ 600.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,100.00$ 1,200.00$ 1,200.00$ 660.00$ 660.00$ D-3 Check Dams 2 EA.300.00$ 600.00$ 300.00$ 600.00$ 615.00$ 1,230.00$ 310.00$ 620.00$ 475.00$ 950.00$ 200.00$ 400.00$
F - Lump SumE-1 Gravel Wetland 1 L.S.400,000.00$ 400,000.00$ 265,000.00$ 265,000.00$ 388,475.00$ 388,475.00$ 397,000.00$ 397,000.00$ 498,000.00$ 498,000.00$ 540,000.00$ 540,000.00$ E-2 Preparation of Site and Miscellaneous Work 1 L.S.60,675.60$ 60,675.60$ 100,688.00$ 100,688.00$ 58,865.00$ 58,865.00$ 125,000.00$ 125,000.00$ 38,000.00$ 38,000.00$ 129,000.00$ 129,000.00$ E-3 Bonds 1 L.S.11,326.11$ 11,326.11$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 5,840.00$ 5,840.00$ 14,000.00$ 14,000.00$ 7,750.00$ 7,750.00$ 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$
TOTAL BASE BID CONTRACT PRICE 577,631.71$ 506,912.50$ 592,955.00$ 668,192.50$ 727,985.00$ 859,915.00$
A1 - Additonal Stormwater PipingA1-1 24" HDPE Storm Pipe (0-10') deep 250 L.F.200.00$ 50,000.00$ 140.00$ 35,000.00$ 175.00$ 43,750.00$ 225.00$ 56,250.00$ 165.00$ 41,250.00$ 124.00$ 31,000.00$
A2 - Additional Stormwater RehabilitationA2-1 Cured In Place Pipe Lining (24")250 L.F.150.00$ 37,500.00$ 163.00$ 40,750.00$ 215.00$ 53,750.00$ 205.00$ 51,250.00$ 220.00$ 55,000.00$ 224.00$ 56,000.00$ TOTAL BID ALTERNATE CONTRACT PRICE 87,500.00$ 75,750.00$ 97,500.00$ 107,500.00$ 96,250.00$ 87,000.00$
TOTAL BASE BID & BID ALTERNATE CONTRACT PRICE 665,131.71$ 582,662.50$ 690,455.00$ 775,692.50$ 824,235.00$ 946,915.00$
Notes:
The information tabulated above accurately reflects bids received by the City of South Burlington, Vermont on June 9, 2022
Jason Booth, PEVice PresidentAldrich + Elliott, PC
Engineers representing the City of South Burlington, Vermont.
Courtland Consturction Corp.J Hutchins Inc.Munson Earth-Moving Corp.ITEM
Bid Alternatives
NO.BASE BID
Engineer's Estimate Desroches Construction Services, Inc. Engineers Construction Inc.
3. REFERENCES
ANALYSIS OF BID CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GRAVEL WETLAND DESROCHES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Contacted by: Reed Winter on June 13, 2022
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A. PROJECT:NAME OF PROJECT: Orchard Street Sewer ImprovementsCOMPLETION DATE: August 2020
POSITION: Director of public works
TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE: $143,484
B.CONTACT:NAME: Gary Denton COMPANY: Village of Enosburg Falls, VT TEL: 802-370-2660
C. PROJECT MANAGEMENT:1.WHO WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT? Jesse Bennan
2.HOW DID THIS PERSON EFFECT THE QUALITY/OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT? Did alright
3.PLEASE GIVE AN OVERALL STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON THIS JOB. Went well
4.HOW WELL DID CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN RECORDS? OK, they gave as builts
5.WAS CONTRACTOR RESPONSIVE TO ENGINEER, MUNICIPALITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL CONCERNS? Yews
D. SCHEDULING:1. WAS CONTRACTOR ABLE TO SUBMIT AND FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE SCHEDULES? Yes
2.WAS THE PROJECT COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE? Yes
3. IF NOT, WHY?
4. HOW MUCH LATER WAS THE COMPLETION DATE OF THE PROJECT?
5. WERE THERE ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES?
6. WHAT WAS THE SUM OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES?
E. CHANGE ORDERS:1. HOW MANY CHANGE ORDERS WERE THERE? None
2. HOW MUCH COST WAS ADDED BY CHANGE ORDERS?
3. WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGE ORDER?
4. WERE THERE ANY COST OVERRUNS?
5. HOW DID THIS EFFECT THE FINAL COST OF THE PROJECT?
F.RECOMMENDATION:1. WOULD YOU USE THIS CONTRACTOR AGAIN, AND WHY? Yes
2. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE CONTRACTOR FOR THIS PROJECT? Yes
G. WORKING RELATIONSHIP:1. WAS THE CONTRACTOR FAIR TO WORK WITH AND GET ALONG WITH? Yes, used to work with at ECI and liked2. WHO MADE THIS RELATIONSHIP WORK/NOT WORK?
H. PROJECT OPERATIONS:1. HOW WELL DID THE CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP? Yes
2. DID CONTRACTOR CONDUCT WORK IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER? Yes
3. DID THE CONTRACTOR ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT? Yes
4. COMMENT ON THE QUALITY OF THE WORK THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT AND THE FINAL PRODUCT. Yes
I. COMMENTS:1. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THE CONTRACTOR? The work was fine, but didn’t use a pipelaser.
ANALYSIS OF BID CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GRAVEL WETLAND DESROCHES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Contacted by: Olenka Duncan on June 13, 2022
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A. PROJECT:NAME OF PROJECT: Fairfield Pedestrian ImprovementsTOTAL CONTRACT PRICE: $456,179.50 COMPLETION DATE: November 2020
B. CONTACT:NAME: Steve Lizewski POSITION: Chief of Field Operations COMPANY: Hamlin Engineering TEL: 802-324-0190
C. PROJECT MANAGEMENT:1. WHO WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT? Jesse, couldn’t remember last name
2. HOW DID THIS PERSON EFFECT THE QUALITY/OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT? Came out beautifully.
3. PLEASE GIVE AN OVERALL STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON THIS JOB. Very well, good schedule.
4. HOW WELL DID CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN RECORDS? Well, the firm also kept records, small discrepancies that were corrected.
5. WAS CONTRACTOR RESPONSIVE TO ENGINEER, MUNICIPALITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL CONCERNS? Yes
D. SCHEDULING:1. WAS CONTRACTOR ABLE TO SUBMIT AND FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE SCHEDULES? Yes
2.WAS THE PROJECT COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE? Yes, ahead of schedule.
3. IF NOT, WHY?
4. HOW MUCH LATER WAS THE COMPLETION DATE OF THE PROJECT?
5. WERE THERE ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES?
6. WHAT WAS THE SUM OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES?
E. CHANGE ORDERS:1. HOW MANY CHANGE ORDERS WERE THERE? 2
2. HOW MUCH COST WAS ADDED BY CHANGE ORDERS?
3. WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGE ORDER? Requested by VTrans.
4. WERE THERE ANY COST OVERRUNS? No
5. HOW DID THIS EFFECT THE FINAL COST OF THE PROJECT? Still under budget; original bid was roughly $456,000, final cost was$421,000.
F. RECOMMENDATION:1. WOULD YOU USE THIS CONTRACTOR AGAIN, AND WHY? In a heartbeat; knowledgeable, safe
2. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE CONTRACTOR FOR THIS PROJECT? Yes
G. WORKING RELATIONSHIP:1. WAS THE CONTRACTOR FAIR TO WORK WITH AND GET ALONG WITH? Jesse and Ron were fair to work with.2. WHO MADE THIS RELATIONSHIP WORK/NOT WORK? It was a team effort.
H. PROJECT OPERATIONS:1. HOW WELL DID THE CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP? Cleaned up as they went along
2. DID CONTRACTOR CONDUCT WORK IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER? Yes
3. DID THE CONTRACTOR ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT? Yes
4. COMMENT ON THE QUALITY OF THE WORK THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT AND THE FINAL PRODUCT. Had to redo a little topsoiland seeding due to heavy rain.
I. COMMENTS:1. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THE CONTRACTOR? Couldn’t ask for a better contractor.
ANALYSIS OF BID CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON BURLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GRAVEL WETLAND DESROCHES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Contacted by: Olenka Duncan on June 13, 2022
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A. PROJECT: NAME OF PROJECT: Fairwood Parkway water system improvements TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE: $150,323.65 COMPLETION DATE: November 2020 B. CONTACT: NAME: Kevin Newton POSITION: Superintendent COMPANY: Morrisville Water & Light TEL: 802-888-4217 C. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 1. WHO WAS THE SUPERINTENDENT? Kevin Newton 2. HOW DID THIS PERSON EFFECT THE QUALITY/OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT? Not adversely: we have better fire flow, improved as designed. 3. PLEASE GIVE AN OVERALL STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT ON THIS JOB. Really good, good communication. 4. HOW WELL DID CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN RECORDS? We have a good set of as builts. 5. WAS CONTRACTOR RESPONSIVE TO ENGINEER, MUNICIPALITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL CONCERNS? Yes D. SCHEDULING: 1. WAS CONTRACTOR ABLE TO SUBMIT AND FOLLOW ACCEPTABLE SCHEDULES? Yes 2. WAS THE PROJECT COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE? Don’t know for sure; we got it done. 3. IF NOT, WHY? 4. HOW MUCH LATER WAS THE COMPLETION DATE OF THE PROJECT? 5. WERE THERE ANY LIQUIDATED DAMAGES? 6. WHAT WAS THE SUM OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES? E. CHANGE ORDERS: 1. HOW MANY CHANGE ORDERS WERE THERE? 1 2. HOW MUCH COST WAS ADDED BY CHANGE ORDERS? Not sure 3. WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGE ORDER? They found a sewer line that wasn’t on the original plan and had to work around it. 4. WERE THERE ANY COST OVERRUNS? 5. HOW DID THIS EFFECT THE FINAL COST OF THE PROJECT? I don’t believe it put it over budget. F. RECOMMENDATION: 1. WOULD YOU USE THIS CONTRACTOR AGAIN, AND WHY? Yes, absolutely. This is the 3rd project working with them, not a complaint. 2. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THE CONTRACTOR FOR THIS PROJECT? Yes G. WORKING RELATIONSHIP: 1. WAS THE CONTRACTOR FAIR TO WORK WITH AND GET ALONG WITH? Absolutely 2. WHO MADE THIS RELATIONSHIP WORK/NOT WORK? Good foreman. H. PROJECT OPERATIONS: 1. HOW WELL DID THE CONTRACTOR MAINTAIN WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP? Respectful of neighbors, a few instances of restoring customers’ lawns where the customers weren’t happy with the reseeding in the spring 2. DID CONTRACTOR CONDUCT WORK IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER? Yes 3. DID THE CONTRACTOR ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT? Yes 4. COMMENT ON THE QUALITY OF THE WORK THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT AND THE FINAL PRODUCT. They followed the plans, backfilled the way they should’ve and there have been no problems since.
I. COMMENTS: 1. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY ABOUT THE CONTRACTOR? They have enough experience to tackle any project.
4. BID BOND/INSURANCE
5. FINANCIAL DATA
6. PROOF OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of South Burlington (OWNER)
575 Dorset Street (Address)
South Burlington, VT 05403
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of (briefly describe nature, scope and major elements of the WORK)
Burlington Country Club Gravel wetland. Construction of new gravel wetland, and rehabilitation of existing
storm drain infrastructure.
will be received by Thomas DiPietro, City of South Burlington
(OWNER)
at the office of Public Works, 104 Landfill Road, South Burlington, VT 05403 (Address of the Project OWNER)
Until 1:00 pm . (Prevailing Local Time) June 9th , 2022, and then at said office publicly opened and read
aloud.
Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the OWNER for five percent (5%) of the total amount of the BID. A BID bond may be used in lieu of a certified check.
Bidders are reminded that "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" (DBE) program requirements apply to this WORK.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
South Burlington Public Works, 104 Landfill Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
Aldrich + Elliott PC, 6 Market Street, Suite 2, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at: Blueprints, ETC, (802) 656-4503
located at 20 Farrell Street, Suite 103, South Burlington, VT 05403
upon payment of $ 135.00 for each paper set or $ 75.00 for a PDF set.
Any CONTRACT or CONTRACTS awarded under this Invitation for BIDS are expected to be funded in part by a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Neither the United States nor any of its
departments, agencies or employees are or will be a part to the Invitation for BIDS or any resulting contract. This contract is subject to all applicable and/or relevant Federal procurement guidelines pertaining to Grants and
Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments.
A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required.
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Federal Wage Rates as determined under the Davis-Bacon Act (29 CFR Part 1) APPLY to this contract. Bidders should refer to the Information for Bidders and the Supplemental General Conditions for these specific requirements. CONTRACTOR will be required to provide full time Superintendence at all times WORK is being performed on-site (G-C 12). A pre-bid conference for prospective bidders will be held at the Burlington Country Club on May 31th, 2022 at 10:00am
Representatives of Aldrich + Elliott, PC and State of Vermont will be present to answer questions from bidders and discuss DBE participation requirements.
_____May 19, 2022 _______ Thomas Dipietro, Director of Public Works Date Authorized Representative
180 Market St South Burlington, VT 05403 802-846-4105
Date: June 14, 2022
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Donna Kinville, City Clerk
Re: November election
I am requesting that the City Council make the following motion and call a vote on it.
The South Burlington City Council authorizes the mailing of ballots to all active - not challenged voters
for the November 8,2022 election.
In the past, the city has always placed the Justice of the Peace candidates as well as any public
questions on the back of the November state ballot. This always saved the city the money from
the printing ballots as well as the cost of mailing out a separate local ballot. However, last year,
the state legislature passed bill S.15 that authorizes the Secretary of State to mail a ballot to all
active non-challenged voters in the State for all General Elections (November). Therefore, in
order to be put any local issue on the State November ballot, the City’s legislative body must
vote and pass that they also wish to mail a ballot to all active non-challenged voters. Without
this vote, the city would be responsible for printing and mailing ballots to only those voters who
request a ballot or possibly to all active non-challenged voters, whichever they decide. Either
choice would not only cause confusion to the voters not understanding that they have to
separately request the local ballot or why they got 2 ballots in the mail but will increase the cost
of the election and it could be considerable.
The state needs this motion made and passed before they will commit to placing our Justice of
the Peace and any possible public question on their ballot.
This motion is something that we will need to do prior to all November elections in the future if we wish
to place our Justices of the Peace and any public questions on the state ballot.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council
Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Paul Conner, AICP, Director of Planning & Zoning
SUBJECT: Correcting Omission from LDR amendment #LDR-22-02 – Site Amenities
DATE: June 20, 2022 City Council Meeting
It came to our attention recently that a document from the last round of amendments to the Land
Development Regulations was unintentionally omitted from the City Council’s packets at the first reading and
hearing. The missing piece was an amendment to Article 11B – Site Amenities and Civic Spaces.
The amendment, #LDR-22-02 – established site amenity requirements for new development and residential
conversions. The specific omitted section includes two sets of changes: (1) to assign applicability of the
various site amenity types to site plans city wide (expanding from the current Form Based Code and Urban
Design Overlay applicability) and (2) adding two new site amenity types.
This section – Article 11B – was included in the public hearing and approval by the Planning Commission, and
was included in the hearing notice for City Council but was physically absent from the package provided to
Council.
The recommended corrective action is for the Council to warn and hold a public hearing on this sheet, and
subsequently adopt the amendment.
Recommended motion: “I move to warn a public hearing on the proposed amendment to Article 11B of the
Land Development Regulations, as part of LDR-22-02 as approved by the Planning Commission, for July 18,
2022, at 7 pm.”
Enclosures:
• Amendments to Article 11B as approved by Planning Commission March 22, 2022
• Planning Commission Report on amendments LDR-22-01, 02, 03, 04
ARTICLE 11.B Civic Space / Site Amenity Requirements
Type Civic Space Civic Space Civic Space Civic Space Civic Space; Site Amenity Civic Space; Site Amenity Civic Space; Site Amenity Civic Space; Site Amenity Civic Space; Site Amenity
Neighborhood Park Greenway Green Square Plaza Pocket Park Pocket Plaza Playground Community Garden
City Center FBC
District applicability
(where may be located)
T3, T3+, T4 T3, T3+, T4 T3, T3+, T4 T4, T5 T4, T5 All Transect Zones T4, T5 All Transect Zones All Transect Zones
Site Plan applicability
outside City Center
FBC District
All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans
Subdivision / PUD
Applicability outside
City Center FBC
All Subdivisions / PUD Types All Subdivisions / PUD Types All Subdivisions / PUD Types TND PUD (8+DU/A), NCD,
IRD, General PUD, All Non-
PUD Subdivisions
NCD, IRD--Mixed Use,
General PUD, All Non-PUD
Subdivisions
All Subdivisions / PUD Types NCD, IRD--Mixed Use,
General PUD, All Non-PUD
Subdivisions
All Subdivisions / PUD Types All Subdivisions / PUD Types
Description Informal, primarily natural
green space managed for
passive unstructured
recreation, limited structured
recreation, and community
gatherings, events
Linear, informal, primarily
natural green space that
typically borders and may
incorporate a natural feature
such as a riparian or habitat
corridor, or a connecting
recreation or pedestrian path
Informal but well-defined
natural and landscaped green
space, designed and
managed for passive,
unstructured recreation,
limited structured recreation,
social interaction, and
neighborhood gatherings,
events
Formal, well-defined and
landscaped, outdoor living
space designed and managed
for passive, unstructured
recreation, limited structured
recreation, social interaction,
and neighborhood gatherings,
events
Formal, well-defined,
landscaped and hardscaped
outdoor living space,
designed and managed for
foot traffic, social interaction,
civic and commercial
activities and events, and use
by adjoining businesses
A small, landscaped green
space, designed and
managed as an outdoor living
"room" for more limited
passive recreation and social
interaction.
A small, formally landscaped
and hardscaped outdoor area
or "room," designed and
managed for foot traffic,
social interaction, and limited
civic and commercial
activities
Open space designed and
equipped for children; may be
included in other open/civic
space types
Open space consisting of a
grouping of garden plots for
use by neighborhood
residents; may be included in
other open/civic space types
Service Area Intended to serve multiple
neighborhoods located within
walking or biking distance (1/2
mile) of the park. Typically
located between adjoining
neighborhoods. May also
serve as a buffer area
between incompatible
development
Intended to serve and
connect multiple
neighborhoods, open space
areas, public facilities, and
mixed use centers, as part of
the City's planned open space
and recreation path network.
Typically located within
edge/buffer areas; may serve
as a buffer area between
incompatible development
Intended as the focal point of
a residential or mixed use
neighborhood that serves to
enhance neighborhood
identity and character, and
accommodates neighborhood
gatherings and events.
Typically centrally located to
the area (streets, blocks) it
serves
Intended to serve as a focal
point, and outdoor living
space, in a more urban,
higher density residential or
mixed use neighborhood.
Typically centrally located to
the area (streets and blocks)
it serves; may also front civic
buildings
Intended to serve adjacent
sites on a street or block face
within a more densely
developed commercial or
mixed use area. Typically
located at a street
intersection, but may also be
located midblock.
Intended to serve the
immediate area (street, block)
within walking distance (1/4
mile), including adjoining
residences and businesses.
Typically located mid-block, or
on a street corner. Especially
suited for infill development in
neighborhoods that lack open
space.
More urban version of a
pocket park; intended to
serve the immediate area
(street, block) within walking
distance (1/4 mile), including
adjoining residences and
businesses. Typically located
mid-block, or on a street
corner.
May be a type of civic space,
feature within a civic space,
or a building amenity.
May be a type of civic space,
feature within a civic space,
or a building amenity.
Typical Features Paths, trails, trees, ballfields,
playground, dog park, play
area, community garden,
small accessory structures,
seating; may include a small
farm in appropriate context;
may include limited onsite
parking.
Recreation path, trail, trees,
small accessory structures,
water fountains, seating
areas, overlooks; vehicle
parking limited to access
points/trail heads
Paths, trails, seating areas,
trees, gardens, public art,
small accessory structures;
no onsite parking
Formally arranged paths,
trees, gardens, seating areas,
public art, fountains, small
accessory structures, no
onsite parking
Seating areas, vendor areas,
public art, fountains,
ornamental trees, planters,
small accessory
structures/buildings; no onsite
parking
Path, seating area, trees,
gardens, community garden
playground, public art, small
accessory structure; no onsite
parking
Seating area, vendor area,
public art, fountain,
ornamental trees, planters,
small accessory structures;
no onsite parking
Playground equipment,
fountains, small accessory
structure (e.g., shelter),
seating area
Garden plots, accessory
facilities/structures (e.g.,
water source, equipment
shed); limited/no parking
Lot Size Minimum: 3 acres Maximum:
None
Minimum Width: 50 FT
No minimum length or overall
size; but must be designed to
serve the entire development,
and to connect to the existing
or planned path or open
space network in the vicinity
of the project
Minimum: 20,000 SF
Maximum: 120,000 SF
Minimum: 20,000 SF
Maximum: 80,000 SF
Minimum: 20,000 SF
Maximum: 60,000 SF
Minimum: 2,000 SF
Maximum: 20,000 SF
Minimum: 2,000 SF
Maximum: 20,000 SF
Minimum: 2,000 SF as a Civic
Space; 1,500 SF as a Site
Amenity
Minimum: 5,000 SF as a Civic
Space
Lot Coverage 0% Min, 30% max 0% Min, 30% max 0% Min, 20% max 0% Min, 30% max 60% min, 100% max 0% min, 50% max 60% min, 100% max
Frontage Independent of building
frontage; typically fronts on at
least one public street; and
may be accessed via one or
more streets, recreation, or
pedestrian paths.
Independent of building
frontage or bordering streets,
but a street may serve as a
boundary. Typically accessed
via intersecting streets,
recreation, or pedestrian
paths. In developed areas,
maybe spatially defined by
landscaping or attractive
fencing.
Typically has frontage on two
or more streets with adjacent
buildings and main building
entrances facing the Green.
Civic building lots, where
present, also border and front
on the Green.
Typically has frontage on one
or more streets, with adjacent
buildings and main building
entrances facing the Square.
Civic building lots, where
present, typically also border
and front on the Square.
Typically has frontage on one
or two streets, with adjacent
buildings that front on or
have public entrances facing
the Plaza. Prominent civic
buildings, where present, may
also front on the Plaza.
Typically has frontage on one
or two streets; and may be
spatially separated from
adjoining properties by
attractive fencing and
landscaping that define the
space.
Typically has frontage on one
or two streets, and is defined
and enclosed by adjacent
building facades, with
compatible architectural
elements, such as low walls,
screening, or fencing and
landscaping that define the
space.
If a Ccivic Sspace, must be
accessible from public street
If a Ccivic Sspace, must be
accessible from public street
Other:May also serve as a feature
within a different applicable
Civic Space
(1) See "Shared Garden
Space" for the Site Amenity
version of this use. (2) may
also serve as a feature with a
different applicable Civic
Space
Notes:
Neighborhood Civic Spaces may include or incorporate stormwater management practices. Any such practice must be designed to service the description and service intent of the applicable service space type and complement the features. The Board may exclude stormwater practices from the
calculation of minimum civic space requirements where it finds the practices to be excessive to the primary purpose of the civic space type
South Burlington Land Development Regulations
ARTICLE 11.B Civic Space / Site Amenity Requirements
Type Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity Site Amenity
Outdoor Café/
Restaurant Seating
Sun Terrace Indoor Park/Atrium Courtyard Shared Garden Space Rain Garden Snippet/ Parklet Pedestrian Pass Streetfront Open Space Indoor/Outdoor Space Private Porch or
Balcony
Private Yard Space Enhanced or
Recreational
Wetlands/Stormwater
Treatment Area
Wooded Area
Applicability City Center
FBC District applicability
(where may be located)
All Transect Zones FBC
Districts (must be
associated with a
restaurant).
Buildings having 3 or more
stories in T4 and T5.
T4, T5 All Transect Zones. FBC
Districts
All Transect Zones FBC
districts.
All Transect Zones. FBC
districts
All Transect Zones FBC
districts; Parcels with land
within the Urban Design
Overlay District
T4, T5 All Transect Zones FBC districts T4, T5 T-3 and T3+ T-3 and T3+ Onsite in FBC T3 and
T3+ unless counting as off-
site open space for T4 and
T5 and meeting all of the
requirements and
limitations of 8.08E.
Onsite in FBC T3 and T3+ unless
counting as off-site open space
for T4 and T5 and meeting all of
the requirements and limitations
of 8.08E.
Site Plan applicability
outside City Center FBC
District
All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans All Site Plans
Description & Service
Intent
An open-air seating area
provided by a restaurant
located on the subject or
adjoining property,
where restaurant
patrons can eat or drink
Accessible and open area on
upper story with seating and
gathering amenities.
Interior open space
where at least one wall
facing the street consists
entirely of glass.
Common Open Space
area on a portion of a lot.
Land set aside and
maintained for
production of food to be
used primarily for
participating gardeners.
A shallow depression planted
with native plants that
captures rainwater runoff from
impervious urban areas.
Small sitting area clearly
intended to provide
welcoming respite between
or adjacent to buildings. May
serve general public,
employees, residents, or
customers.
Narrow pedestrian right
of ways that cut through
blocks in residential
and/or commercial
areas.
Liner open space area to
secondary streets, as permitted
per the Regulations.
Indoor common area
with direct access to a
ground or upper-level
outdoor space. For
residential uses.
Private porch balcony for
use by residents of an
individual dwelling unit.
Private yard space
associated with a
residential unit.
An existing wetland buffer
or new stormwater
treatment area which
offers public amenities
that exceed those
minimally necessary for
water resource
management.
Naturally occurring area with
predominance of canopy trees
with enhancement and public
access.
Size Minimum 100 sq. ft. 500-3,000 sq.ft; total area shall
not count as more than 50% of
the minimum required
qualifying open space.
Minimum area 1,500
sq.ft. Minimum ceiling
height 20'. Area to be
counted as qualifying
open space shall not
exceed twice the area of
the glass wall.
5,000-20,000 sq. ft. Minimum 400 square
feet. Encouraged to
serve at least 20% of
units in multifamily
developments.
Maximum size of 3,500 sf;
shall not count as more than
50% of minimum required
qualifying open space.
600-4,000 sq. ft. 8' minimum width; 24'
maximum width.
50' minimum depth from closest
public street line; or if private, 50'
minimum depth from edge of
pavement or sidewalk as
applicable.
Minimum 300 sq. ft.
indoors and 600 sq. ft.
total.
Minimum 6' depth and 8'
width. The total area
may not count as more
than 50% of the
minimum required
qualifying Site Amenity
area.
As directed by minimum
requirements.
Shall include the land of
the improvement (such as
enhanced path, viewing
platform, etc) and 50 feet
to either side; total area
shall not count as more
than 50% of minimum
required qualifying open
space.
2,500 sq. ft. minimum; Shall
include the land of the
improvement (such as enhanced
path, viewing platform, etc) and
no more than 50 feet to either
side; total area shall not count as
more than 50% of the minimum
required qualifying open space.
Location & Access Highly visible, directly
adjacent to public right of way. See additional
public realm standards
below.
Second floor or above.
Encourage location in places which have spectacular views.
Accessible directly from the
sidewalk or public corridors.
For T5 Non-Residential, must
provide adequate signage
about location and accessibility
in hallways and elevators.
Building interior adjacent
to sidewalk or public open space. Direct
access from street level.
Provide several
entrances to make the
space available and
inviting to the general
public.
Physically defined by
surrounding buildings on three or four sides.
May not be located in
any class wetland or wetland buffer. Shall
have proper drainage.
The garden should be
positioned near a runoff source like a downspout,
driveway or sump pump to
capture rainwater runoff and
stop the water from reaching
the sewer system.
Must be directly adjacent to
public right of way and sidewalk or operable building
entry. Applicants are
encouraged to consider
lighting and safety in design.
No vehicular traffic. Must
connect two public streets. Storefronts and
restaurants are highly
encouraged to access
the pedestrian pass.
Must be immediately adjacent to
qualifying secondary street. See Chapter 8 for additional
regulations. Must be on each
side of roadway, unless a
complying building is located on
the opposite side.
Available for use by
residents of a building.
Directly adjacent to and
accessible to at least one entry of the associated
dwelling unit.
Must be visible to public
or tenants and users of building. Direct pedestrian
access from adjacent
public street type.
Must be accessible, at minimum,
by residents, tenants, or customers of site. Must be onsite.
Offsite wooded areas shall not be
considered qualifying open space
even where the LDR permit open
space to be located off-site.
Seating*, Tables, Etc. Seating material shall be
of moderate to high
quality in order for café
space to be considered
qualifying open space.
One seating space for every 50
sq.ft. of terrace area.
Provide one seat for
every 100 sq.ft. of floor
area, one table for every
400 sq.ft. of floor area.
At least one half of
seating to consist of
movable chairs.
One seating space for
each 500 sq.ft. of
courtyard area, with a
minimum of 10 seating
spaces.
None required. The space must serve as a
visual amenity which can be
enjoyed through paths or
seating. Adjacent seating,
proportionate with the size of
the garden and number of
users, intended to enhance
the garden is required and can
be counted as part of the
required open space.
Seating must be the main
focus of the space. Seating
must be present year-round
and composed of high
quality materials. Fixed
seating is required unless the
applicant demonstrates that
moveable seating will meet
the stated goals of the type.
One seating space for
each 150 sq.ft.
Seating is encouraged, but there
shall be no minimum
requirement.
Must be appropriately
furnished to meet service
intent.
No requirements. No requirements. If functional for sitting and
viewing, seating can be
ledges, benches, and/or
stairs.
Light enhancement expected.
Must include improvements,
including cleared paths and
benches.
Landscaping, Design-For optional separated
seating areas, use
planting boxes of
interesting patterns of
plants, open fences of
less than 3 feet in height,
or decorative and
moveable bollards with
decorative chain connectors.
Terrace may take one of the
following forms: complex
architectural setting which may
include art works; flower
garden; space with trees and
other planting. Planted roofs
are permitted provided area is
also a functional seating space.
Provide attractive paving
material to create
interesting patterns. Use
rich plant material.
Incorporate sculpture
and/or water feature.
If paved, area shall be
amended throughout
with substantial planted
areas or large planters of
trees and lush greenery.
If grassed, area should
be articulated at
perimeter with lush
greenery.
Must have adequate
planting soils, tested for
pH balance, drainage,
nutrients, etc. (proof
provided prior to
Certificate of
Occupancy). Where they
are inadequate, soils
shall be amended for more suitable farming.
Shall have water service
directly to gardens.
Raised planters or other
semi-permanent
infrastructure
encouraged.
Deep rooted native plants and
grasses.
Landscaping shall also be a
primary component of the
space. Because the space is
inherently small, it shall be
carefully landscaped in a
higher proportion than larger
spaces. Landscaping should
not interfere with seating, but
instead complement it. Spaces should appear warm
and inviting and permanent
rather than temporary.
If paved, area shall
provide trees or large
potted plants at no more
than 50 foot intervals. If
grassed, area shall be
accented with
intermittent trees or
public art.
Slight, gentle, and undulating
berms from 1-3 feet in height are
encouraged to block views of
parking areas. Ever-green
landscaping is required. Include
canopy trees whose branches
are above the average visual line
of sight, located throughout the
space, with no more than 40 feet between any two such trees or
between a tree and the street or
parking area. Landscaping
should aim to distract from
parking beyond, but should not
create dense walls of shrubbery
or trees. Artwork is also highly
encouraged.
Landscaping and seating
must be appropriately
designed to meet service
intent.
No requirements. No requirements.
Landscaping, lawns or
planned seating/dining
areas (patios and decks)
are encouraged.
LID techniques; no
fencing permitted.
Majority of area must be covered
with canopy trees. Light
enhancement expected. Must
include cleared paths, benches,
and/or other amenities.
Commercial Services,
Food
May serve as seating
area for adjacent
restaurant/food service,
or be space provided for
Dependent on Transect, may
possibly be used up to 100%
for commercial food services.
See Table 8-1.
30% of area may be
used for restaurant
seating taking up no
more than 30% of the
Not permitted Not permitted. Not permitted. Permitted 40% of area may be
used for restaurant
seating.
Not permitted.Not permitted.Not permitted.Not permitted. Not permitted. Not permitted.
Sunlight and Wind Sunlight encouraged to
most of the occupied
area at lunchtime.
No requirements No requirements except
as noted for street
façade to be wall of
Sunlight to sitting areas
for most of day.
Full sunlight. Appropriate to the plant
species selection.
No requirements No requirements. No requirements. No requirements. Exterior to building. Appropriate to the plant
species selection.
No requirements
Other Plan shall be established
and submitted to ensure
continual use and
maintenance of the gardens, whether by
residents, association,
property owner or
property manager.
See LID language for
additional standards.
Bicycle parking may be
permitted within these areas;
however, the space
dedicated to bicycle parking shall not count towards
meeting the open space
requirements.
Separate travelled way from
parking areas; shall create
pedestrian environment.
Must be located on
applicant-owned property.
Notes:
Seating dimensions:*Required dimensions
for one seating space or
one seat are as follows:
Height: 12" to 36"; ideally 17";
must allow user to bend knees
and have feet below knees
Depth: 14" one-sided; 30-
36" double-sided
Materials All products installed in qualifying open spaces shall be of high quality materials
intended to be used for commercial application.
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South Burlington Planning Commission
Proposed Land Development Regulations
Amendment & Adoption Report
In accordance with 24 V.S.A. §4441, the South Burlington Planning Commission has prepared the
following report regarding the proposed amendments and adoption of the City’s Land Development
Regulations.
Amended Report April 12, 2022:
On April 4, 2022, the South Burlington City Council made changes to the draft Land Development
Regulations approved by the Planning Commission. These changes include a modification to LDR-22-03,
site plan review standards of Relationship of Structures to the site, and to LDR-22-01, General PUD.
The Planning Commission has reviewed these changes pursuant to 24 VSA 4442(b), and has amended
this Report accordingly.
Outline of the Proposed Overall Amendments
A. LDR-22-01: Establish a General Planned Unit Development Type for new PUDs and amendments to
existing PUDs
B. LDR-22-02: Establish Site Amenity requirements for new development, expansions, or residential
conversions subject to site plan review; add additional allowable Site Amenity types, and allow
partial credit to Site Amenity and Civic Space requirements for nearby publicly-accessible civic
spaces & parks
C. LDR-22-03: Augment Site Plan review standards of Relationship of Structures to the Site, and of
Relationship of Structures and Site and to Adjoining Area.
D. LDR-22-04: Minor and technical amendments to include:
• Adjust Master Plan applicability for single-user lots
• Definitions updates and corrections
Brief Description and Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments
A. LDR-22-01: Establish a General Planned Unit Development Type for new PUDs and
amendments to existing PUDs
Brief Description of the Proposed Amendment
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This amendment would create a “General Planned Unit Development” Type to accompany the
existing “Traditional Neighborhood” and “Conservation” PUD types.
The General PUD would be permissible in zoning districts where the other two PUD types are not
available as options and for minor amendments to pre-existing PUDs approved under prior
regulations.
The General PUD would allow the Development Review Board to vary site plan, subdivision, and
other dimensional and design standards of the Land Development Regulations in order to better
achieve stated goals enumerated therein based on the needs of the site. The Development Review
Board may, for identified purposes, permit modifications to lot sizes, arrangement of buildings and
lots, building setbacks and heights, and re-allocation of density within the PUD. The General PUD
does not authorize increases in lot coverage, development density not otherwise allowed in the
Regulations, additional land uses, modification to the Environmental Protection Standards, or non-
dimensional / design standards such as inclusionary zoning or energy codes.
Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments
The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Planning Commission in the context of the
text, goals, and objectives of the City of South Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted February 1,
2016. The Commission has addressed the following as enumerated under 24 VSA 4441(c):
“…The report shall provide a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and shall
include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this title, and shall include
findings regarding how the proposal:
1. Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the
effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing.
The proposed General PUD is intended support the land use pattern envisioned through the
2016 Comprehensive Plan. The General PUD uses the City’s subdivision, site plan, zoning district
and general standards as the default and provides some flexibility in their application to meet
site-specific needs. A context assessment of the surrounding areas is required and provides
direction in the application of the standards. The General PUD will allow for site design and
layout that supports infill development, including housing, in difficult sites and where the
Development Review Board finds the intent of the Regulations are met. Relevant Comprehensive
Plan Objectives & Strategies:
Objective 3. Foster the creation and retention of a housing stock that is balanced in size and target income
level, is representative of the needs of households of central Chittenden County, and maintains an efficient
use of land for use by future generations.
Objective 5. Build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner that will facilitate
development of a high-density, City Center, mixed used transit corridors, and compact residential
neighborhoods.
Objective 6. Continue to be an economic hub for the region consistent with the land use goals of the city.
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Objective 16: Build and reinforce diverse, accessible neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated development in a context-sensitive manner.
Objective 31. Conserve, restore and enhance biological diversity within the City, through careful site
planning and development that is designed to avoid adverse impacts to critical wildlife resources, and that
incorporates significant natural areas, communities and wildlife habitats as conserved open space.
Objective 39: The majority of all new development will occur within the Shelburne Road, Williston Road,
and Kennedy Drive Corridors, and other areas within the Transit service area.
Strategy 8. Explore innovative land development regulations that allow for a range of residential building
and neighborhood types, including but not limited to cottage housing, clustered housing and infill
residential development.
Ongoing Activity 1: Continue to refine the City’s Land Development Regulations to promote the Plan’s goals
and objectives.
Ongoing Activity 15: Continue to encourage and consider incentivizing neighborhoods that use a mix of
housing types and integrate different types next to each other, rather than creating monoculture of one
type of housing.
2. Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan.
The proposed amendments allow the DRB to vary dimensional and design standards within a
General PUD. They do not, however, alter the proposed or allowed land uses or densities
identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.
The proposed amendments do not affect any specific proposals for planned community facilities.
B. LDR-22-02: Establish Site Amenity requirements for new development, expansions, or
residential conversions subject to site plan review; add additional allowable Site Amenity
types, and allow partial credit to Site Amenity and Civic Space requirements for nearby
publicly-accessible civic spaces & parks
Brief Description of the Proposed Amendment
This amendment would establish a common minimum requirement for new development or
residential conversions to include Site Amenities (private or common outdoor spaces for use by
residents/employees/visitors). Minimum amounts are 6% of non-residential building area or
between 60 and 100 s.f. per dwelling unit (depending on building size); both figures are drawn from
similar standards existing within the City Center Form Based Code. Site Amenity types are based on
those created for the City Center Form Based Code. Two additional types are proposed: indoor-
outdoor common area, and private balcony/porch.
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The amendment would allow a Park or Civic Space that is located within 500 feet to count towards
50% of the minimum requirement if that distance is a safe, walkable connection.
The amendment would also create allowances related to minimum Civic Space associated with
major subdivisions. The minimum Civic Space requirement is proposed to be allowed to be off-site,
with 500 feet (safe & walkable) where the parcel to be subdivided is 6 areas in size or less.
Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments
The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Planning Commission in the context of the
text, goals, and objectives of the City of South Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted February
1, 2016. The Commission has addressed the following as enumerated under 24 VSA 4441(c):
“…The report shall provide a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and
shall include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this title, and shall
include findings regarding how the proposal:
1. Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the
effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing.
The proposed amendments are identified in multiple places in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
Specific Goals and Objectives furthered by these amendments:
Objective 5. Build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner that will facilitate
development of a high-density, City Center, mixed-used transit corridors, and compact residential
neighborhoods.
Objective 14. Seek a livable balance between public, commercial, and civic activity and private tranquility
and promote the health, peace, and well-being of residents in their daily lives.
Objective 15. For all new development, public and private, consider accessibility for users of differing ages
and physical abilities
Objective 16. Build and reinforce diverse, accessible neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated development in a context-sensitive manner.
Objective 30. Proactively plan for a network of interconnected and contiguous open spaces to conserve and
accommodate ecological resources, active and passive recreation land, civic spaces, scenic views and vistas,
forests and productive farmland and primary agricultural soils.
Strategy 35. Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of
City policies, plans, projects, and regulations.
Strategy 68. Redefine open space in new developments such that usable, quality open space shall be
required. Qualifying open space should include civic spaces, recreation, wildlife habitat, and usable
agricultural lands.
Ongoing Action 11. Continue to build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offer a good
quality of life by designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner.
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Safe, immediate access to outdoor spaces – private or shared – supports affordability by assuring that all
residents are able to access the outdoors without having to own a car or use other forms of transportation.
Further, the establishment of site amenities does not require a reduction in density. Additionally, most
new housing in the past decade or more has included such amenities.
2. Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan.
The Planning Commission finds the proposed amendment to be compatible with the proposed
future land uses and densities of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.
The proposed amendments do not affect any specific proposals for planned community facilities.
C. LDR-22-03: Augment Site Plan review standards of Relationship of Structures to the Site,
and of Relationship of Structures and Site and to Adjoining Area.
Brief Description of the Proposed Amendment
The proposed amendments would provide direction to applicants and the Development Review
Board on applying these standards. This includes direction in consideration of Street Frontage,
Building Placement and Orientation, Contract of Scale, Pedestrian Orientation, Pattern & Rhythm,
Architectural Features, and Privacy. Further, buildings that are wholly or partially within the
designated secure area of an Airport would be eligible for parking to be located between the
building and a public street.
Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments
The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Planning Commission in the context of the
text, goals, and objectives of the City of South Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted February
1, 2016. The Commission has addressed the following as enumerated under 24 VSA 4441(c):
“…The report shall provide a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and
shall include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this title, and shall
include findings regarding how the proposal:
1. Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the
effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing.
The proposed amendments provide greater clarity to applicants and the DRB on application of
the existing standards in the Regulations. The proposed amendments do not directly impact the
availability of safe and affordable housing. However, the amendments will foster more context-
sensitive design in new development, which in turn supports walkability and, indirectly, overall
safety of environments through greater pedestrian use.
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Specific Goals and Objectives furthered by these amendments:
Objective 5. Build and reinforce diverse, walkable neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated housing in a context-sensitive manner that will facilitate
development of a high-density, City Center, mixed used transit corridors, and compact residential
neighborhoods.
Objective 16: Build and reinforce diverse, accessible neighborhoods that offer a good quality of life by
designing and locating new and renovated development in a context-sensitive manner.
Strategy 35. Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of
City policies, plans, projects, and regulations.
Strategy 118: Review the City’s Land Development Regulations so that land uses within the [Northeast]
Quadrant remain consistent with the continued operation of the airport.
2. Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan.
The Planning Commission finds the proposed amendment to be compatible with the proposed
future land uses and densities of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.
The proposed amendments do not affect any specific proposals for planned community facilities.
D. LDR-22-04 Minor and technical amendments to include:
• Adjust Master Plan applicability for single-user lots
• Definitions updates and corrections
Brief Description of the Proposed Amendment
The amendments listed above represent minor adjustments to the regulations that promote
consistency in approach, policy, and organization within the Land Development Regulations.
Findings Concerning the Proposed Amendments
The proposed amendments have been reviewed by the Planning Commission in the context of the
text, goals, and objectives of the City of South Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted February
1, 2016. The Commission has addressed the following as enumerated under 24 VSA 4441(c):
“…The report shall provide a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and
shall include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this title, and shall
include findings regarding how the proposal:
1. Conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained in the municipal plan, including the
effect of the proposal on the availability of safe and affordable housing.
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The Comprehensive Plan supports consistency and streamlining of regulations.
Strategy 15. Conduct a comprehensive analysis of City regulations relating to permitting with an eye
toward ways to eliminate outdated or duplicative requirements and to further streamline the process of
obtaining needed permits with a specific focus on improving predictability of the process. Move as much of
the permitting process online as is viable to improve customer access and service.
2. Is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of the municipal plan.
The Planning Commission finds the proposed amendment to be compatible with the proposed
future land uses and densities of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any planned community facilities.
The Planning Commission finds the proposed amendment will not have any impact on planned
community facilities.