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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, September 19, 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. Councilors’ Announcements and Reports on Committee assignments and City Manager’sReport (6:45 – 6:55 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:55 – 7:00 PM)
A.*** Consider and Sign DisbursementsB.*** Approve minutes from the August 1, 2022, August 15, 2022 and September 6,2022 CC MeetingsC.*** Receive the FY23 August FinancialsD.*** Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two agreements related tothe RAISE grant award for the East-West Alternative Transportation Crossing Project(walk bike bridge over I-89 at Exit 14): the US DOT Grant Agreement Under theFiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant Program and a Contract Administration Agreementwith VTrans for Federal Award RAIZ001
E.*** Approve the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement for our 3 AcreStormwater Retrofit Design ProjectsF.*** Award Engineering Contract for Water Quality Monitoring and Testing to Stone
Environmental
7.Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information and resources on Climate
Change (7:00 – 7:15 PM)
8. *** Receive the Chief Sustainability Officer's Annual Report on the progress the City has made to enact the Climate Action Plan and integrate climate change impacts into decision
making – Paul Conner, Director of Planning and Zoning and Chief Sustainability Officer (7:15 – 7:30 PM)
9. *** Public Hearing: On an ordinance to regulate fuels for heating and hot water in new construction – Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning, Colin McNeil, City Attorney (7:30 – 8:30 PM)
• Draft Ordinance as warned
• Written Public Comment provided through September 15, 2022
• Revised Draft Ordinance 10. Possible direction to staff on an ordinance to regulate fuels for heating and hot water in new
construction – Jessie Baker, City Manager (8:30 – 8:50 PM) 11. *** Climate Action Plan Task Force to present the recommended Climate Action Plan to the
Council – Ethan Goldman, Chair, Climate Action Plan Task Force (8:50 – 9:50 PM)
• Climate Action Plan Task Force Transmittal Letter
• Climate Action Plan Recommendation
• City Manager Memo on Implementation Plans 12. *** FY24 Budget: Council discussion of budget goals – Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager (9:50 – 10:20 PM)
13. *** FY22 Year-end financials and potential funding action – Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager (10:20 – 10:35 PM)
14. Other Business (10:35 – 10:45 PM) 15. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of discussing real estate acquisition
and negotiation (10:45 – 11:00 PM) 16. Adjourn (11:00 PM) Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker
City Manager *** Attachments Included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 9/20/2022 Through 9/20/2022
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
9/20/2022 4463 Champlain Water District - Retail August 2022 Monthly Invoice from Retail 59,053.29 SBWD-389
9/20/2022 4464 Champlain Water District August 2022 Monthly Invoice from
Wholesale
491.84 SBWD-382
9/20/2022 Champlain Water District August 2022 Water Consumption 154,211.09 SBWD-CONSUMP-083122
9/20/2022 4465 Frank W. Whitcomb Construction 1 inch Gravel for Valve Box Backfill 38.74 90023-00009954
9/20/2022 4466 South Burlington Sewer Department SB Sewer Billings - August 2022 234,598.77 SBSEWER-083122
9/20/2022 4467 South Burlington Stormwater Department SB Stormwater Fees Collected - August
2022
156,006.09 SBSTORM-083122
Total 70 - South Burlington Water
Department
604,399.82
Report Total 604,399.82
70 - South Burlington Water Department
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CITY COUNCIL 1 AUGUST 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 1 August 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; C. McNeil, City
Attorney; Chief S. Locke, Fire Department; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; T. DiPietro,
Public Works Director; D. Peters, R. Greco, A. Chalnick, S. Dopp, S. Dooley, M. Mittag, B. Sirvis, J.
Hanson, C. Trombly, L. Smith, N. Hyman, L. Kupferman, Wayne, S. Reeves, P. Stabler
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
No issues were raised.
4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The City has received its first opiate settlement of $14,000 this week.
The Climate Action Plan is out for public comment. There will be a public input
session at City Hall on Wednesday.
From 15 August, there will be a private contractor working on the road near
Cider Mill and traffic will be down to one lane. Mr. Cota noted that was a condition of the Cider
Mill 2 approval. The connection between Hedgewood and Cider Mill 2 doesn’t happen until the
50th building permit is pulled.
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The Library is actively hiring staff and will be closing at 5 p.m. this week until
staff is increased.
Dave Wheeler has been promoted to a Department of Water Services position.
There are still 3 significant vacancies in the stormwater area.
Second interviews are being conducted for the Zoning Administrator position
this week. Two candidates have dropped out because they could not find an affordable place
to live.
Two new Police Officers were sworn in today and will be heading to the Police
Academy on 20 August.
The Interim School Superintendent is excited to continue monthly meetings.
Committee orientation will be held on Thursday in the Auditorium.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve Minutes from the 5/16/22, 6/6/22, 7/11/22 and 7/18/22 City Council
meetings
c. Approve the municipal policies, grant agreement resolution, and authorize the
City Manager to sign the grant agreement for the Vermont Community
Development Program grant for Summit Properties
d. Award of the FY23 Dorset Street Phase III Paving Contract to Pike Industries,
Inc.
Mr. Barritt noted that the cost of the Dorset Street project is higher than the estimate. Mr.
Bolduc said they are seeing this industry wide with costs of materials and labor. This cost is
33% higher than the forecast and is eating up almost all of the paving budget. This will be a
topic for discussion at the next discussion of use of budget surplus funds. With so much need in
the area, this is not something the city wants to put off.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
6. Receive a recommendation from the Climate Action Planning Task Forc3e to adopt
an ordinance regulating fuels for heating and hot water in new construction:
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Mr. Chalnick said the Task Force will have a full report in September, but this item was deemed
compelling enough to present at this time.
Mr. Chalnick then reviewed the consequences of not taking immediate action regarding climate
change. These include: flooding of coastal areas, drought affecting the “bread basket” of the
country, and disappearance of the coral reefs. He noted that the City Council has made a
strong commitment to take action including the formation of the Task Force. Mr. Chalnick said
that CCRPC has base-lined how much carbon we are emitting and what the goal should be. This
is very challenging and includes having to electrify homes and businesses and to make new
construction carbon free.
Mr. Chalnick said one thing the city has the power to do is to ensure that new structures are
effectively carbon free, and the Task Force is asking the Council to take this step.
Mr. Chalnick then introduced Jack Hanson, a Burlington City Councilor, to explain what the City
of Burlington has done.
Mr. Hanson said in new construction in Burlington, the primary heating system needs use
renewable energy. If a developer can prove this will be more expensive over the years, there is
an exemption. They have not yet seen any buildings go all through the process, and now one
has applied for the exemption. Ms. Emery asked about Vermont Gas providing renewable gas
out of state. Mr. Hanson said they are signing on to renewable natural gas for 20 years as a
means of meeting the ordinance. He said South Burlington should think about including that as
an option. Mr. Chalnick said he was OK with that system of getting methane from the landfill.
Ms. Riehle said she read that only 85% of the heating needs to meet the standard. She asked if
Burlington requires another form of heating going to a building make up the other 15%. Mr.
Hanson said the primary heating system needs to be renewable. Cooking and hot water could
use a fossil fuel system. Buildings can still be 100% renewable.
Ms. Dooley noted that the City of Burlington has a city-owned utility to facilitate this. Mr.
Hanson acknowledged that has helped. He also noted that Burlington Electric helped to craft
the policy, and that South Burlington can have access to all the information they provided.
Mr. Chalnick said the Task Force recommends South Burlington adopt an ordinance that all new
buildings have a carbon-free primary heating system, effective for permits issued on or after 1
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January 2023 with the same exemptions as those in Burlington. This could also extend to hot
water with reasonable exemptions.
Mr. Chalnick noted that Burlington also adopted a Charter change relating to existing
construction.
Mr. Barritt said a building inspection system would be needed as well as a solar element. Mr.
Chalnick said if a building meets the stretch code now, it is well on its way. He didn’t think solar
should be a condition to implement this ordinance.
Mr. Cota appreciated the need for consistency between the 2 communities. He hoped there is
discussion statewide to resolve some issues. Sen. Chittenden said he is comfortable going
down the same path with Burlington. He would like to hear from experts regarding water
heaters. He felt the January 1 timeline was optimistic.
Ms. Baker noted she had provided a memo to the Council. She said there is a perception that
the administration is trying to slow down the process, but South Burlington has a history of
enacting ordinances with no method of enforcement. This simply perpetuates problems. She
also noted that Burlington and South Burlington have different infrastructures, and that
Burlington has more staff to provide enforcement.
A member of the public said that other communities are overcoming bureaucratic hurdles. She
felt this is an emergency with people baking in heat and drowning in floods. She said this is no
time to put on the brakes.
Ms. Riehle said the city needs the capacity and Planning and Zoning staff to work with
developers. The Council is very interested in pursuing this and wants to have a process that is
followed. She stressed the need to be able to assure the public that the city is doing what it
says it is doing.
Mr. Cota said the city can’t find people to fill positions because people can’t find a place to live.
The city is understaffed to enforce existing codes.
Mr. Mittag said he hoped the Planning Commission will make solar a requirement. He said
there are heat pumps being developed that will work with hydronic systems. He agreed with
Ms. Baker that there are significant hurdles that get in the way of an ordinance like this.. He
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felt most developers would comply as they have the same concerns everyone else has, and
electric systems are not much more expensive to construct. Mr. Mittag said 36% of the state is
in moderate drought conditions, affecting 152,000 people.
Mr. Oscatelli said he would like to ban new natural gas hookups, and there is a need to figure
out how to get it out of older buildings. He also said this has to be figured out locally because
the feds won’t bail us out.
Mr. Smith said he lives in a no fossil fuel house and loves it. He felt it is easily attainable and
that self-certification works.
Mr. Gonda said this is the most important thing he has ever confronted, and we all have to do
something. He also said there will have to be help for people in older buildings.
Ms. Greco said the city doesn’t enforce most of its ordinances, but it still has the ordinances.
She felt this is not the ordinance to stop because of enforcement issues. She hoped the Council
would take action.
Ms. Emery said she would like to know what is needed to do the kind of inspections needed.
Ms. Riehle said the Council could direct Ms. Baker to develop the Ordinance and provide
budgetary issues regarding enforcement. She thought that might answer some questions.
Members agreed with that as a starting point. Secondarily, they wanted to understand the cost
and structure for enforcing this and other ordinances.
7. Receive a presentation from the Chittenden Solid Waste District on the Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF) bond vote that will be on the November ballot:
Ms. Reeves said CSWD is seeking to build a new MRF to replace the 30-year old, inefficient
facility. She reviewed the history of CSWD and its facilities and services. The MRF is a building
that sorts and processes recyclables for end markets. Types of materials have changed over the
years, but the facility has been unable to grow in any directions, so they are still hand sorting
(Ms. Reeves showed photos). There is also limited storage, so that some things have to be
stored outside. In the new facility, everything will be stored inside.
Ms. Reeves said the proposed building will be built on land owned by CSWD in Williston. She
showed a conceptual design. It would almost double the existing capacity and would be
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equipped with modern technology to separate recyclables. It will also have the ability to
expand in the future, if needed. It will be able to recycle more types of packaging more
efficiently, up to 70,000 tons a year, and will provide better, more skilled jobs and better
working conditions.
Ms. Reeves stressed that this will be at no cost to taxpayers. She reviewed the funding sources
from tipping fees, bonding, zero-interest municipal loans, a grant and cash on hand.
They are asking for a “yes” vote. Their ballot will not be mailed with the general ballot, and
they will be working with local clerks to make sure the public is aware of this. Sen. Chittenden
suggested CSWD go back to the Secretary of State regarding inclusion with the general ballot,
and “don’t take no for an answer.”
Mr. Stabler cited the research that went into the process. He was very confident that what is
proposed is the right design.
Ms. Riehle asked if the current staffing will be adequate. Ms. Reeves said it will. Nobody will be
laid off, but there will be higher level jobs available.
Mr. Barritt asked what will happen to the old facility. Ms. Reeves said that is for their Board to
decide. They could retain it as an asset or sell it or lease it. Mr. Stabler said some of the
equipment will go into the new facility. Mr. Barritt asked if there will be capacity to get rid of
the bottle bill. Ms. Reeves said there will be.
8. Approve the allocation of FY22 surplus funds to support increased paramedic
training and service:
Chief Locke cited the importance of staff training in order to provide the highest level of pre-
hospital care. He also noted that there has been no investment in the staff since 2010.
Paramedic trainees go to classes on their days off with no compensation because they believe
in the process. The cost for training is $25,000 per student plus some overtime. The State is
providing a grant of $21,000 per student for trainees who do not have a bachelors degree. Two
of the three proposed trainees meet this qualification.
Ms. Baker noted the City does put $10,000 a year to paramedic training and have 3 years worth
of that input that has not been spent.
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Chief Lock noted there are 29 positions in the department, 24 of which are filled. The average
overtime per day is 60 hours. They were prepared for this to be a tough 4 months; it is now a
“grind.” They receive 15 calls a day, which is a very heavy workload. They also have to receive
mutual aid 3 times a day for what they cannot cover.
Ms. Riehle asked what is the right number of paramedics. Chief Locke said 10, about 1/3 of the
staff, so there is always paramedic coverage. He also noted that it will be 24 months before the
three current paramedic trainees are certified. Ms. Riehle asked if $10,000 a year is sufficient.
Chief Locke recommended sending one person a year for paramedic training to deal with
attrition.
Sen. Chittenden moved to provide $12,062 from FY22 surplus funds to support paramedic
training as requested. Ms. Emery seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Sen. Chittenden said that when the Fire Department is back to full staff, the city should finally
have the Firefighters Appreciation event that had been planned for 2020.
9. Receive a recommendation from the Natural Resources and Conservation
Committee on an Ash Tree Treatment program and possible action:
Mr. Kupferman said their memo is advisory and they would be happy to work with the city’s
Arborist. He stressed that diversification of trees in a neighborhood is important, and some
neighborhoods have only ash trees. These will be replaced with a variety of trees when the ash
trees are taken down.
Mr. DiPietro said there are 594 ash trees in the city. This year the city will replant 25 trees. Ms.
Baker noted that past guidance is to continue the plan. Mr. DiPietro said they would focus on
larger trees for treatment. Sen. Chittenden asked why treatment was not recommended. Mr.
DiPietro said it was an industry standard and a concern with liability if an infected tree fell.
Mr. Barritt said he agrees with the “hybrid” approach, and replacement seems to be working
well on Midland.
Ms. Emery suggested Mr. Kupferman take Mr. DiPietro’s memo back to the NRC and see if they
can come back with an action plan.
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Ms. Greco noted an article in the Free Press regarding the emerald ash bore. She encouraged
members to see what Burlington is doing. They are not taking the ash trees down but are
planting trees next to the ash trees. She encouraged planting first when there is room between
ash trees.
10. Discuss and possibly warn a General Election ballot item to establish a Chittenden
County Communications Union District:
Mr. Bolduc reviewed the history. He noted that Jericho has been added to the communities
that have approved this. Essex and Williston will vote tomorrow.
Sen. Chittenden noted this will not cost taxpayers any money.
Sen. Chittenden then moved that the Council recommend that ballot language be put on the
ballot of a Special City Meeting, that a Special City Meeting be warned for November 2, 2022,
and approve the Special City Meeting Warning and Notice. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
11. Discussion and possible approval of the FY23 Policy, Priorities and Strategies:
Ms. Baker said that 4 priorities resulted from a review of data provided by Council members
and members of the leadership team:
1. Launch Chittenden County Public Safety Authority with partners
2. Complete the FY23 CIP projects prioritized for the Pennies for Paths Fund
3. Mitigate dog waste through installation of more mutt mitt stations
4. Update permitting systems and processes
Suggested “bike rack” items include:
1. Plan for Recreation Center future
2. Consider changes to the emerald ash bore plan
3. Report on data on city’s carbon emissions
4. Rental registry and housing short-term rentals
5. Requiring all new buildings to have renewable primary heating systems
Ms. Dooley said she did not support the recreation center as there were higher priorities. Sen.
Chittenden suggested postponing that issue until the schools get their facilities
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Ms. Emery said she wasn’t sure the high school needs to be torn down. She suggested a multi-
year impact fee plan. She felt the indoor recreation center is needed as she is hearing this from
parents.
Ms. Dooley noted some things that were on the Affordable Housing Committee list that are not
included such as a housing needs assessment ($15,000-20,000). She also suggested a
collaboration with the School District to do an equity audit.
Ms. Emery asked about a “nuisance ordinance” regarding noise. Mr. Barritt noted there are no
noise standards. Mr. Bolduc reminded the Council that he and Mr. Conner presented some
short, medium and long-term solutions. The Council moved forward on the short-term ones
but has done nothing since.
Ms. Baker will bring the Priorities back to the Council with tonight’s additions.
12. Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: Airport Commission: enplanement numbers in June were historic. Beta
Technology has a huge ground lease at 46 cents per square foot. All the houses being worked
on for sound mitigation have no abrogation easements. Nine homes in South Burlington are
being done now. Each one costs about $100,000. A consultant has been hired to recommend a
site for a maintenance building. The hotel project will begin this fall. Gregg Hill has retired
after 44 years of airfield maintenance. The new Burlington Commission members is a former
Jet Blue pilot who teaches at the flight school.
Mr. Cota: GMT is looking for an interim Director. Foster Davis is the new President.
13. Other Business:
No issues were raised.
14. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of the discussion of land
acquisition:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing
the negotiation or securing of real estate for purchase or lease by the City of South Burlington
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and inviting into the session Ms. Baker, Mr. Bolduc, Mr. Conner and Mr. McNeil. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Following the Executive Session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at p.m.
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Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 15 AUGUST 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 15 August 2022, at 6:30
p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; C. McNeil, City
Attorney; T. Francis, Fire Department; M. Machar, Finance Department; L. Bailey, K. Moore, B.
Milizia, D. Peters, Dr. T. Childs, L. Chiasson, B. Sirvis, S. J. Palmer, C. Trombly, G. Nelson, B.
Zigmund, E. Goldman, Bart, R. Gonda, J. Burton, D. Albrecht, S. Srinivasan, B. Britt, S. Dooley
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Ms. Milizia said she was happy to see the Dog Park going in but expressed concern with the size
(she showed a map with measurements). The original design was for 2.53 acres. When the
DRB asked to address wetland issues, the size was reduced to 2.1 acres. Now it appears to be
about 1 acre with the green area at the top of the park being left out though it was in the DRB
approved site plan. Ms. Milizia felt that area needs to be added back in and that the park
shouldn’t be open until the size issue is addressed. A second issue is accessibility at the
entrance. A person in a wheelchair cannot maneuver over the uneven path to have
accessibility. There is also an issue of shading as the area now is totally in the sun.
Ms. Sirvis also noted the approved plan was larger. She is hearing about “broken promises”
from dog owners. She stressed that she was not blaming anyone and considers this “a perfect
storm” resulting in these issues.
Other members of the dog park committee expressed similar concerns. Ms. Maloney noted
that the hope was to build a “dog community” and hold events in the dog park which does not
now seem feasible.
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4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Members reported on events and meetings they had attended and on the impressions of the
State Primary process.
Ms. Baker: The Dog Park will be on a future agenda.
Thanked the Affordable Housing Committee for reviewing RFPs.
Recommendations will be brought to the Council on 6 September.
The city has gotten the VTrans permit to bid out the Dorset Street signal project.
Updates will be provided.
A record 33% of South Burlington registered voters voted in the State Primary.
The Library had its most successful “Summer Reads” program.
On 31 August, 3 options for the Bike/Ped Bridge will be presented at a 6:30
meeting at City Hall.
On December 16-17, the new owners of UMall will be sponsoring an “Illuminate
Vermont” event in the city.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve Minutes from 22 June 2022 Steering Committee meeting
c. Receive an update on the Chittenden County Public Safety Authority appointed
designee
d. Receive the July 2022 Financial Statements
e. Approve a grant application for Engineering Design of Logwood Stormwater
Infiltration Project
Mr. Barritt asked about a rented shovel. Mr. Bolduc said he would check with Mr. DiPietro.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
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6. Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information and resources on
Climate Change:
Mr. Cota noted that the IRA bill recently passed by Congress will send money to states to
address non-emission vehicles. He also noted that 2 weeks ago, Vermont ICAR approved a
clean car/truck standard which states how many cars must meet the zero emission standards
by 2026. All cars must meet this standard by 2035. There is also an updated commercial
building energy code which will be become a regulation in October and be enacted in January.
Mr. Barritt said he is pleased that IRA passed. He felt that the tax incentive will probably not
have an effect because it requires batteries to be manufactured in the U. S.
7. Introduce Ordinance on regulating fuels for heating and hot water in new
construction and consider setting a public hearing for 19 September 2022, and
receive an update from staff on plans to resource local education and enforcement
of municipal ordinances:
Mr. Bossange spoke to the need not to delay action. He said similar ordinances are being
enacted all over the country. Burlington has a similar ordinance and it has been effective. Mr.
Bossange said the proposed ordinance reduces the carbon footprint at similar construction
costs. He could not imagine a builder not supporting energy efficiency. Home sales are
booming with younger people buying homes, and smart developers will want to stay ahead of
the curve to attract young buyers.
Mr. Albrecht questioned the process and said he thought the city was still collecting feedback
on the Climate Task Force plan. Ms. Riehle acknowledged this is unusual, but the Task Force
felt this should happen sooner rather than later, and the Council wanted to look at the
Ordinance to see if they wanted to adopt it.
Mr. Cota said he is going to recuse himself from this discussion. His employer is a business that
provides and installs heat/hot water equipment of all kinds. He himself runs a school that
trains electricians, plumbers, drivers, etc. He hoped the discussion would be robust and
consider how people can get the necessities of heat and hot water.
Ms. Baker said staff has spent time drafting and Ordinance and discussing how it can be
enforced. The City currently does not have a building inspector, and that would be part of the
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Ordinance. Enforcement would be through the Fire Marshall’s office which can implement the
Ordinance with the current staffing. Education and building inspectors would become part of
the FY24 budget.
Mr. Barritt suggested adding “..for any reason” to Section 7. Mr. Bolduc said that made sense.
Mr. Barritt also noted that today there are no Certificates of Occupancy for single family homes.
He asked if they should change that. Mr. Bolduc noted that the City of Burlington does that,
but it is the only municipality in the State that does. Mr. Barritt wanted to be sure new homes
are built to specifications. He felt all of these homes should be inspected.
Mr. Barritt asked about “domestic hot water systems” in Section 2B and asked if this would be a
hot water system in a home. Mr. Bolduc said it would. Mr. Cota, speaking as a member of the
public, said this is domestic hot water that is potable.
Mr. Barritt asked about considering hydrogen as a renewable gas. Ms. Riehle said it could be
added later when it becomes affordable.
Mr. Barritt felt that “solar ready” isn’t enough and that every new unit in the city should have
some solar along with it. He said this should be codified to be sure it is done.
Sen. Chittenden said he supports doing what Burlington has done. He was not sure he was
ready to add water heating, but he could be convinced. He was concerned with a potential
winter storm when power could be out for several days which could result in people being
harmed. Mr. Barritt said electricity is needed for gas furnaces. Sen. Chittenden said his gas
furnace continues to function when the power goes out.
Ms. Emery said she spoke to 2 people at Vermont Gas who had no qualms and said they have
the product and are on board with this. They helped Burlington to write its ordinance.
Chief Locke said that when Burlington people were asked why they didn’t include hot water
heating they said they wanted to do what they would get the most gain from. They may go
back for water at a later time.
Sen. Chittenden said his concern is high density housing, and he wanted to hear from experts
on that. Mr. Barritt said it could be a question as to whether each unit had its own water
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heater or whether there was a single unit in the basement. Sen. Chittenden said he hoped
Vermont Gas would speak directly to the Council.
Ms. Emery said she wanted to go forward with what the Council has now. Water heating could
always be removed at the public hearing. She also wanted to look at Andrew Chalnick’s
concerns regarding language and the possibility of adding solar.
Mr. Chlanick said there are several large multi-family projects that are all electric as there is
technology for that. He added that Burlington didn’t move forward on hot water because they
weren’t sure. That’s why there is an exemption for hot water. He noted there are solar heated
hot water systems with built-in backup systems.
Mr. Goldman said there are technologies that have capacity for higher density buildings. He felt
that exclusions regarding economic viability cover the possibility that it is not available for a
particular case.
Ms. Baker said this is something where there is no expertise on staff, and she was not sure staff
was comfortable with it. She was willing to bring in experts.
Mr. Snyder, who is involved in City Center development and Spear Meadows, supported Ms.
Baker and said there needs to be a group of experts who understand things from all points of
view. He recommended getting experts to answer questions. He noted that he had personally
had tenant complaints regarding heat pump systems, and there are expenses connected to
them. They don’t last as long as other systems. He stressed that he builds energy efficient
homes. He also noted that at temperatures of zero and below, heat pump efficiency goes way
down, and there is need for a gas or propane system as well to maintain a comfortable level.
Ms. Dimetros of the Champlain Housing Trust said these are very complex issues, especially
with multi-family housing. She stressed that there will be cost issues.
Sen. Chittenden suggested a dual policy, one for single family residences and one for multi-
family buildings.
Mr. Barritt noted that Vermont Gas prices are going up 27%.
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Mr. Cota, speaking as a citizen, said it is important to consider 3 points: technical feasibility,
affordability (he felt that developers will “walk away” from building multi-family buildings
because of cost), and environmental impact. He noted that Vermont is a winter peaking state,
and electricity is not inherently renewable; it requires all kinds of power (e.g., coal, garbage,
etc.) to provide electricity.
Mr. Chalnick suggested removing “primary domestic water heating system” from the language
but adding solar as a source of heating for water heating. He added that his research says that
heat pumps work till 20 below zero.
Mr. Barritt questioned whether the ordinance applies to a project that already has approvals.
Staff has said it would apply to zoning permits received after 1/1/23.
Members then reviewed the proposed amendments to the proposed ordinance:
. In Sect. 2B, strike “primary” and strike the 85% clause
. add solar hot water systems to the list
. In Sect. 2C, change the language to “water heating system”
Ms. Emery then moved to warn a public hearing for 19 September, 7:30 p.m., on the Ordinance
as amended tonight. Mr. Barritt seconded.
Mr. Barritt said he felt the public hearing should be when the Council gathers information from
the public, developers, experts, etc. Sen. Chittenden agreed. He added he was likely to support
hot water systems after he hears more.
A list of people to invite was drawn up and includes: Efficiency Vermont, Vermont Gas, Green
Mountain Habitat for Humanity, Green Mountain Power, Energy Coop of Vermont, and
developers who build multi-family housing.
In the vote that followed, the motion passed 3-0 with Sen. Chittenden abstaining.
Mr. Cota rejoined the Council.
8. Consider and Approve an update to the Resolution Establishing a Capital
Improvement Plan Reserve Fund:
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Mr. Bolduc noted that if the City were to fully fund what is in the CIP for 2024, the cost would
be $5,100,000, which would result in a 15% tax increase. Staff is suggesting having a staff
person who addresses capital projects management as well as a CIP reserve fund, revamping
the full spectrum of what uses it could be used for. Emergency uses would be eliminated. Any
unspent fund would automatically be rolled forward. There would be an allowance for an
unallocated reserve (where unused funds could be re-allocated to other project that have
overages), and funds for a cancelled CIP project or expenditure could be reallocated. Only 20%
of the funds could be unallocated. Anything above that would got to the city’s general fund
balance.
Ms. Baker said this is one of the most exciting things the Council can do this year. It is a very
powerful municipal finance tool.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the update to the Resolution Establishing a Capital Improvement
Reserve Fund. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
9. FY22 Year End Projections and Surplus Allocation Requests:
Mr. Bolduc said the city will have a pretty hefty surplus mainly due to unfilled positions and
high than anticipated receipts from local option taxes. Permit fees have also been higher than
projected. Following the final local option tax payment, the city could see a surplus of
$1,500,000. Staff is recommending a few expenditures to plan for including spring season
paving, funding for the Dorset Street signal project, and CIP increases. He noted that the FY23
budget will be “in the hole.”
Staff proposes three recommendations for funding:
a. Trinity Education Center request from Dr. Childs for $13,000
b. Fire/Ambulance critical needs of $60,000
c. Spring paving - $200,000
Sen. Chittenden asked if there could be additional grant money for the Dorset St. project. Mr.
Bolduc said potentially there could, but it could delay the project to look for them. Ms. Baker
noted this expenditure is the hardware that allows the adaptive phase. It is a major thing she
hears from businesses and the public and is a critical piece of infrastructure.
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Mr. Barritt moved to approve funding for the Trinity Education Center, Fire and Ambulance
needs, and spring paving as presented. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Mr. Chittenden: There will be a number of interviews next week for the Airport Director
position.
Mr. Cota: Green Mountain Transit will meet tomorrow. They are still looking for an Executive
Director.
11. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
12. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of pending litigation to which
the City is a party:
Mr. Barritt move that the Council make a specific finding that premature general knowledge of
the discussion about the Burton Corporation/Higher Ground Environmental Court appeal to
which the City is a party would clearly put the City at a substantial disadvantage. Ms. Emery
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of
discussing Burton Corporation/Higher Ground Environmental Court appeal to which the City is a
party, inviting into the session Ms. Baker, Mr. Bolduc and Mr. McNeil. Ms. Emery seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Council entered executive session at 9:30 p.m.
Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 6 SEPTEMBER 2022
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, 6 September 2022, at
6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of
Planning & Zoning; T. DiPietro, Public Works Director; M. Machar, Finance Officer; B. Milizia, B.
Sirvis, kA. Jensen-Vargas, C. Freeman, L. Chiasson, L. MacLeish, S. Dooley, C. Trombly, J.
Bellevance, V. Bolduc, C. McQuillen, E. Krasnow, D. Peters, S. J. Palmer, D. Mullin, M. Joy
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
option:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the Agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
No issues were raised.
4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended:
Mr. Cota: VTrans has been awarded $9,200,000 for non-gas buses.
Mr. Barritt: Noted a traffic/access issue at the Richmond MRF site and advised drivers to use
both lanes to access the MRF point.
Ms. Baker: UVM will be investing $22,000,000 in housing (500 beds) in City Center. Mr.
Barritt asked if there units will be below market rate. Ms. Baker said they will not. If UVM
doesn’t fill all the units, they will be made available on the open market. There will also be
commercial space on the ground floor.
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Senior Firefighter Roger Pidgeon retired on 1 September after 20 years of service
to the Community.
Marty Gillies has been hired as a development planner.
Dorset Street will be repaired during the next few weeks.
On 20 September, at 5 p.m., the Public Art Committee will be dedicating “Goose
Park.”
The State Auditor for TIF will be in the city next week.
The Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting on 27 September,
7 p.m.
Ms. Nichols and Ms. Baker are working on school impact fees.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Ratify the City Manager’s execution of the Third Amendment to the “Closing,
Assumption and Priority Agreement” for the Farrell Street Senior Housing
Limited Partnership
c. Authorize City Manager to execute and submit for the City Clerk for recording a
replacement irrevocable offer of dedication related to garden Street.
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
6. Receive an Accounting of current American recovery Plan Act (ARPA) allocations
and expenditures:
Mr. Bolduc said just over $2,500,000 has been allocated. Allocations include funding for 3
unfunded positions (Finance Officer, City Planner, and the increased cost ($58,000) of a new
ambulance. Mr. Bolduc also noted that the City had been looking at a 3% cost of living increase
which turned out to be higher. It is anticipated that this increase will be even higher for the
coming year.
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Mr. Barritt asked why the ambulance is so much more expensive. Mr. Bolduc said there is more
demand than supply. Ms. Baker said this is a very common occurrence now, and it should be
considered when doing the upcoming budget.
Ms. Emery asked if any city vehicles are being moved to electric. Mr. Bolduc said they are. He
also noted the higher cost for this. The city is also building charging stations at the Public
Works Department. Ms. Emery asked if emergency vehicles would ever be electric. Mr. Bolduc
said the technology isn’t there yet, and the cost would be 2 to 3 times more. Ms. Riehle noted
there is a 2 year wait for electric trucks, and if the city were in need of one, they might have to
buy a gas vehicle.
Mr. Bolduc noted the city has one fully electric vehicle. Chief Burke has just put in an order for
police cars for the fleet.
Mr.Barritt then moved to approve the reallocation of FY22 unspent ARPA funds as presented to
pay the overage on the new ambulance purchase and, beginning in FY23, the balance to fund
salary variances in the three refunded City staff positions. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion
passed 4-0.
7. Receive LDR-22-05 & 22-06 – Proposed amendments to Land Development
Regulations for the Expansion of Development Rights program applicability and
legal/technical corrections and consider setting a public hearing for 17 October
2022 at 7:00 p.m:
Mr. Conner reviewed the history of the TDR Committee’s work and noted that the Planning
Commission focused on 4 policy priorities. These amendments represent the third phase.
The amendments retain the same policy in the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ). They enable more
receiving areas, specifically in higher density/mixed use areas. Along the Shelburne Road, C1
and C2 areas, unlimited density is allowed with TDRs. Building bulk remains the same. In
medium density areas, caps increase at a 50% bonus. With TDR units, a portion has to be
affordable/inclusionary.
Ms. Emery asked if incentives were discussed. Mr. Conner said the Commission did discuss
some ways to adjust the market, possibly one TDR counting for 2 or 3 units. They decided that
as there are some unknowns as to what affect this would have on the market, to wait and
adjust it up at a later date rather than having to adjust it down.
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Ms. Riehle asked whether the sale of a TDR is recorded in a deed so it cannot be used again.
Mr. Conner said it is, along with a drawing of the area sold. That land can still be used for
agriculture or enjoyment but not for development.
Mr. Barritt noted that with the building bulk remaining the same, developers could build very
small units. Mr. Conner said there is a stipulation that there must be the same percentage of
bedrooms as market rate units. He did acknowledge that all units could be small.
Mr. Cota noted that the Court had upheld that TDRs are legal. He asked whether anyone has
yet challenged the property from which the TDR has been sold regarding the legality of the sale.
Mr. Conner said this has not happened in Vermont.
Mr. Barritt moved to warn a public hearing on Amendments LDR-22-05 and 22-06 for Monday,
17 October 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
8. Receive recommendations from the Affordable Housing Committee and Housing
Trust Fund Committee to allocate ARPA funds to incentivize the development of
affordable housing and provide direction to staff on next steps:
Mr. Trombly reviewed the history and noted that the Committee had received 6 responses to
their RFT exceeding $3,000,000 in housing. The two committees then met for half a day to
discuss a decision that would best serve South Burlington. Both committees unanimously
approved (with one abstention) the proposal before the Council. That proposal has three
elements:
a. $300,000 to Cathedral Square for 28 units of housing for long-term care staff
b. $300,000 to Champlain Housing Trust to redevelop property on Williston
Road for transitional housing, upgrading 21 units.
c. $500,000 to Champlain Housing Trust to develop a Dorset Commons plot of
land owned by the city with the possibility of 16 affordable units.
Mr. Trombly noted that the Committees were also impressed with an application from Summit
for an additional $300,000.
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Two other proposals were received but were not “shovel ready,” which the committees felt
was a criteria.
Mr. Trombly said the committees are asking to use $100,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund plus an additional $300,000 to fund the Summit proposal.
(Sen. Chittenden arrived at this point in the meeting)
Ms. Dimetreos of Champlain Housing said their project is to pay for infrastructure that will
allow the building of the homes. Mr. Mullin added that together Champlain Housing and Green
Mountain Habitat are building 16 homes for 16 families. The homes will be built behind the
former City Hall on land that the city controls. The city did some of the site work for
stormwater control. Mr. Barritt said if these homes are sold, the tax rate is less. Ms. Baker said
non-profit affordable housing pays 75% of the assessed value. Ms. Dimetreos said this is based
on the income approach to assessing property. She also explained what happens if a
homeowner sells a Habitat home.
Mr. Jameson of Summit explained their project, a portion of which is for formerly homeless
people. The 71 units will be all electric. The money they are requesting would be the last piece
of their financing so they could build this fall. They are hoping to pull permits in 4 to 6 weeks.
He added that after they had all their financing, price increases required the extra funding they
are seeking.
Ms. Riehle asked if there is any area for residents and dogs, “a dog amenity.” Mr. Jameson said
there is a dog area in the Master Plan for the O’Brien project.
Ms. Jensen-Vargas of the Affordable Housing Committee said she was the abstaining member
because she did not feel there should be homes behind the Fire Station, especially with regard
to noise issues. Ms. Riehle noted that the Kirby Cottages near the Airport are especially well
insulated and sound proofed. Ms. Jensen-Vargas was concerned with people in their
backyards. She was also concern with young people crossing Dorset Street after dark. Mr.
Barritt said every South Burlington neighborhood has some sort of traffic noise. Mr. Mullin said
their homes will be very well insulated. He also noted that housing today is very different from
what was built 10-15 years ago. Ms. Dooley commented that she was amazed how little traffic
noise she could hear in the front bedroom of the Green Mountain Habitat home on Hinesburg
Road. She added that affordable housing is one way to address income disparity.
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Mr. Barritt asked whether affordable housing increases the demand for childcare. Ms. Riehle
said people can afford childcare more if they can afford where they are living.
Ms. Baker said she would like direction from the Council as to whom to enter into negotiations
with.
Mr. Riehle suggested they could fund the 3 projects and then discuss the Summit proposal
when they talk about other uses of ARPA money.
Sen. Chittenden said he is fine with the shovel-ready projects and would approve both tonight.
He was fine with considering the others at a later date.
Ms. Riehle said that home ownership resonates more with her than rentals. People who own
their own homes tend to be more rooted in the community. She would not want to put off the
Habitat project and not have it happen.
Mr. Bolduc stressed that the committees didn’t see anything wrong with the Summit proposal;
it was just a question of how much money they had to work with.
Ms. Dooley noted that all the Cathedral Square buildings are built. There is virtually no assisted
care. All 34 units are now market rate, and they would become affordable.
Ms. Riehle said there is still money left from ARPA, and this is a real need, so potentially there is
a chance to do all the projects.
Ms. Emery then moved to award $300,000 to the Habitat project, 300,000 to the “Ho Hum”
project, and $500,000 to the Summit project, with $100,000 of the total to come from the
Housing Trust Fund. Sen. Chittenden seconded.
Mr. Trombly said the 4 proposals the committees moved forward represent the entire
spectrum from the Comprehensive Plan. He cited the compelling urgency for housing, and felt
this action will make a real impact.
Ms. McQuillen question whether there is room in the schools for this many more children. Ms.
Baker explained the potential for school impact fees.
In the vote that followed, the motion was passed unanimously.
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9. Review the ARPA survey report and data and provide direction to staff:
Mr. Bolduc said the city received 351 responses to the survey which is close to the target for a
community of this size. He then provided information on the responders:
a. 62% of responders were property owners
b. 30% were 31-45 years old
c. 56% were female
d. 33% were from the SEQ; 18% from the Chamberlain/Mayfair Park areas
e. 37% were over age 61
f. Responders were more educated that in census data
With regard to the impact of COVID, the big response was “socially.” Other responses were
housing vulnerability, scheduling of medical appointments, more bike safety with less traffic,
child care issues, and mental health issues.
With regard to changes people would like to see continue, responders cited remote work
options, Zoom, general flexibility, masks. Some people said “none.”
With regard to potential uses for ARPA funds, the #1 concern was child care. This was followed
by water/sewer/stormwater projects, high-speed internet, income disparities, local business
support. Public art was the lowest vote getter.
Ideas for funding support include recreation spaces (#1), community pool, bike/ped
infrastructure, affordable housing, climate change, open space, paving, transit services, social
services. A lot of people responded “use the money wisely, not to pay down debt.”
Mr. Bolduc then outlined the remaining questions:
a. Should there be more outreach
b. Any changes in value statements
c. Any additional staff feedback regarding investment areas
d. Time line: should this be part of the FY24 budget process?
Ms. Riehle questioned what the community can do about the child care issue. Ms. Baker said
there are some advocacy organizations in the state the city could research with.
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Ms. McQuillen suggested the possibility of a child care element in some affordable housing
facilities.
Mr. Killacky said the Council should also look at what the committees are recommending. He
noted the Public Art Committee presented 30 possible proposals. Ms. Freeman of the Parks
and Recreation Committee agreed and suggested having committees come in with their
proposals.
Ms. Dooley suggested putting out an RFT for $1,000,000 for childcare to see what kind of
creative solutions could be garnered. Mr. Cota agreed. He said that wouldn’t mean they would
have to spend the money.
Ms. Emery said she also saw a recommendation for covered areas at bus stops, and there are
also neighborhoods with broken sidewalks and no access to child care.
Ms. Riehle suggested a possible special meeting, inviting some childcare people to come. Sen.
Chittenden agreed.
Mr. Barritt said COVID damaged the community, and they should find things to do to repair the
damage so the city is more resilient if it happens again. He noted that a large number of
women were removed from the workforce which resulted in the closing of childcare facilities.
Ms. Baker said that information from this survey can be used in discussions regarding the
Comprehensive Plan, the budget, etc. She suggested giving the committees 2 months to
respond, then hold a special meeting.
10. Receive an update on the construction of the Wheeler Dog Park and options for
moving forward, and provide direction to staff:
Mr. DiPietro said there were issues when installing the fence. He directed attention to maps
and noted the presence of ledge and uneven topography. What is now fenced in is half of the
2.2 acres approved by the DRB. He agreed with the need to make the area more accessible to
all users.
Mr. DiPietro then presented a list of recommendations going forward:
a. Replace the wood chips with crushed stone
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b. Rearrange the fence
c. Be ADA compliant
d. The sidewalk at the corner can be expanded .3 acres and fenced in (cost
$6600)
e. An additional .1 acre would be a very wet area, and they would have to do
some drainage work to dry it out (cost $4400).
f. The large area to the east is a steeper slope with 2 drainage areas. That is
why it was not fenced in. The concern is with people slipping and falling.
This would require site work to even out the divots, etc. There is also a
concern with maintaining the area which could damage equipment. Ms.
Emery noted the Committee has spoken of taking over maintenance. Mr.
DiPietro said there is a liability question, and he would prefer to have his
people do it.
Ms. Baker said the public needs to know the cost of maintaining the area.
Mr. Cota said his preference is to first fix the entrance as soon as possible, then expand it He
felt they could expand to the east with the understanding that this will not be a “mowed
football field.” Sen. Chittenden agreed. Mr. Cota added that they would have to go to the DRB
for item “f.” Ms. Baker felt they could do items “a” through “d” and open in late fall. They
could then discuss the other items.
Ms. Milizia asked to add the possible additional acreage to the map. She also said the trench
built for drainage should be looked at, at least along the northern border. She asked that the
Committee be consulted on any changes and why the things they have recommended are not
included.
Mr. Cota moved to do items “a” through “d” with monies to come from the budget surplus.
Ms. Emery seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. McQuillen noted that weddings are booked through 2024 and asked for an understanding
that there be no dogs during a wedding. Ms. Baker said that can be discussed.
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11. FLY24 Budget: Discussion and approval of the FY24 Budget Calendar:
Mr. Bolduc said the schedule will be similar to the FY23 schedule with 3 meetings to present the
budget. The next Council meeting will include budget goals for FY24 and an overview of where
the city is in the current fiscal year.
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the FY24 Budget Calendar as presented. Ms. Emery seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. Approve a Voting Delegate for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Town Fair:
Ms. Baker said the Town Fair is on October 6 and 7. She is willing to be the voting delegate.
Mr. Barritt moved to appoint Ms. Baker as voting delegate to the Vermont League of Cities and
Towns Town Fair. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
13. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
14. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of:
a. Discussing real estate negotiation and the future use of the Open Space Fund
b. Discussing the employment and evaluation of a city employee
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing
the negotiation or securing of real estate purchase or lease options and to discuss the
appointment or employment or evaluation of a public officer or employee, inviting into the
session Ms. Baker, Mr. Bolduc, Mr. Conner and Mr. O’Neil. Ms. Emery seconded. The motion
passed unanimously, and the Council entered executive session at 10:10 p.m.
Following the Executive Session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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Clerk
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 2 August
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL 149,798.00$ -$ 64,654.00$ 43.16%85,144.00$ 13,176.00$
ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE 6,032,914.38$ -$ 701,601.85$ 11.63%5,331,312.53$ 569,076.65$
CITY MANAGER 472,491.78$ -$ 73,689.40$ 15.60%398,802.38$ 36,877.53$
LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY 348,960.87$ -$ 38,505.37$ 11.03%310,455.50$ 19,264.76$
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 990,075.74$ -$ 72,722.66$ 7.35%917,353.08$ 38,455.76$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 397,768.47$ (61.65)$ 51,806.92$ 13.01%346,023.20$ 35,686.72$
CITY CLERK 285,901.23$ -$ 44,988.64$ 15.74%240,912.59$ 29,907.68$
GENERAL LEDGER/PAYROLL 434,004.36$ -$ 46,425.13$ 10.70%387,579.23$ 39,823.67$
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE 403,043.52$ -$ 62,856.80$ 15.60%340,186.72$ 31,920.58$
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW 563,713.28$ -$ 47,727.08$ 8.47%515,986.20$ 27,598.60$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT 808,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%808,200.00$ -$
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.10,886,871.63$ (61.65)$ 1,204,977.85$ 11.07%9,681,955.43$ 841,787.95$
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT 3,698,663.25$ -$ 596,642.78$ 16.13%3,102,020.47$ 331,418.85$
AMBULANCE 522,650.00$ -$ 17,529.67$ 3.35%505,120.33$ 13,772.88$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 5,760,136.24$ -$ 714,326.80$ 12.40%5,045,809.44$ 460,285.82$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT -$ -$ (0.52)$ 100.00%0.52$ -$
Total PUBLIC SAFETY 9,981,449.49$ -$ 1,328,498.73$ 13.31%8,652,950.76$ 805,477.55$
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 3,346,938.68$ -$ 220,084.35$ 6.58%3,126,854.33$ 158,230.97$
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS 3,346,938.68$ -$ 220,084.35$ 6.58%3,126,854.33$ 158,230.97$
CULTURE AND RECREATION
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 359,516.74$ -$ 45,732.02$ 12.72%313,784.72$ 24,663.09$
PROGRAMS 50,000.00$ -$ 24,142.89$ 48.29%25,857.11$ 2,842.27$
RED ROCKS PARK 14,924.80$ -$ 8,266.42$ 55.39%6,658.38$ 6,614.66$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
FACILITIES 139,150.00$ -$ 3,959.86$ 2.85%135,190.14$ 1,219.70$
SENIOR PROGRAMS 33,311.57$ -$ 1,217.46$ 3.65%32,094.11$ 1,217.46$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 101,500.00$ -$ 3,502.95$ 3.45%97,997.05$ 3,307.35$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 866,629.70$ -$ 100,062.22$ 11.55%766,567.48$ 66,379.86$
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE 399,642.54$ -$ 68,012.74$ 17.02%331,629.80$ 43,376.02$
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION 1,964,675.35$ -$ 251,687.27$ 12.81%1,712,988.08$ 146,411.12$
OTHER ENTITIES
OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES 791,250.11$ -$ 364,770.84$ 46.10%426,479.27$ 284,598.34$
Total OTHER ENTITIES 791,250.11$ -$ 364,770.84$ 46.10%426,479.27$ 284,598.34$
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS 1,211,203.30$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,211,203.30$ -$
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS 279,090.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%279,090.00$ -$
Total BONDS 1,490,293.30$ -$ -$ 1,490,293.30$ -$
Total GENERAL FUND 28,461,478.56$ (61.65)$ 3,370,019.04$ 11.84%25,091,521.17$ 2,236,505.93$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 2 August
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL
General Expenses 3,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,500.00$ -$
Housing Trust 50,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%50,000.00$ -$
Designated Reserve 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Advertising 2,000.00$ -$ 176.00$ 8.80%1,824.00$ 176.00$
G.B.I.C.5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
V.L.C.T.25,198.00$ -$ 25,198.00$ 100.00%-$ -$
Chamber of Commerce 3,600.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,600.00$ -$
Social Services 15,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%15,000.00$ -$
CCTV-Clickable Meetings 22,050.00$ -$ 21,000.00$ 95.24%1,050.00$ -$
Councilors 7,750.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%7,750.00$ -$
Liquor Control 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Front Porch Forum 5,200.00$ -$ 5,280.00$ 101.54%(80.00)$ -$
Special Proj-Unbudgeted -$ -$ 13,000.00$ 100.00%(13,000.00)$ 13,000.00$
Total CITY COUNCIL 149,798.00$ -$ 64,654.00$ 43.16%85,144.00$ 13,176.00$
ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE
Salaries 193,256.46$ -$ 24,108.13$ 12.47%169,148.33$ 13,861.60$
Payment to Sickbank Fund 125,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%125,000.00$ -$
EAP Services 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,000.00$ -$
Wellness/Fitness 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Fringe Benefits 14,400.00$ -$ 6,893.09$ 47.87%7,506.91$ 2,618.99$
FICA/Medicare 14,784.12$ -$ 1,856.78$ 12.56%12,927.34$ 1,061.27$
Vision Plan 13,007.03$ -$ 2,997.10$ 23.04%10,009.93$ 2,012.82$
Short Term Disability Pla 60,547.40$ -$ 8,211.96$ 13.56%52,335.44$ 8,211.96$
Group Health Insurance 2,715,116.17$ -$ 391,511.99$ 14.42%2,323,604.18$ 323,810.01$
Bank - Benefits 9,000.00$ -$ 70.75$ 0.79%8,929.25$ 70.75$
Group Life Insurance 45,454.95$ -$ 3,132.57$ 6.89%42,322.38$ 3,132.57$
Group Dental Insurance 132,561.16$ -$ 29,061.80$ 21.92%103,499.36$ 19,166.97$
Pension 1,634,501.39$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,634,501.39$ -$
ICMA Match 229,516.20$ -$ 25,413.93$ 11.07%204,102.27$ 14,112.12$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Advertising 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,000.00$ -$
Telephone -$ -$ 80.00$ 100.00%(80.00)$ 40.00$
Dues and Subscriptions 1,000.00$ -$ 156.00$ 15.60%844.00$ -$
Workers Comp Insurance 385,434.50$ -$ 91,913.36$ 23.85%293,521.14$ 91,913.36$
Property Insurance 343,035.00$ -$ 103,845.06$ 30.27%239,189.94$ 83,496.45$
Bonding Insurance-Officer 6,100.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,100.00$ -$
VLCT Unemployment Insuran 17,000.00$ -$ 4,184.00$ 24.61%12,816.00$ -$
Deductibles/Coinsurance 8,000.00$ -$ 2,644.00$ 33.05%5,356.00$ 2,644.00$
Hiring-required testing 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Payroll Services 36,500.00$ -$ 5,521.33$ 15.13%30,978.67$ 2,923.78$
Contractual Services 26,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%26,200.00$ -$
Travel and Training 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Total ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE 6,032,914.38$ -$ 701,601.85$ 11.63%5,331,312.53$ 569,076.65$
CITY MANAGER
City Mgr.Salaries-Perm.371,845.59$ -$ 67,026.26$ 18.03%304,819.33$ 34,041.25$
FICA/Medicare 28,446.19$ -$ 5,280.75$ 18.56%23,165.44$ 2,690.83$
Office Supplies 3,500.00$ -$ 152.61$ 4.36%3,347.39$ 117.14$
Advertising 11,000.00$ -$ (761.59)$ -6.92%11,761.59$ (761.59)$
Telephone 4,000.00$ -$ 1,658.74$ 41.47%2,341.26$ 1,057.27$
Postage 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 4,200.00$ -$ 108.98$ 2.59%4,091.02$ 108.98$
Printing 2,000.00$ -$ 207.99$ 10.40%1,792.01$ 207.99$
Consulting Fees 30,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%30,000.00$ -$
Travel & Training 5,000.00$ -$ 15.66$ 0.31%4,984.34$ 15.66$
Training 12,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%12,000.00$ -$
Total CITY MANAGER 472,491.78$ -$ 73,689.40$ 15.60%398,802.38$ 36,877.53$
LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY
Staff Lawyer Salary 207,476.89$ -$ 30,826.69$ 14.86%176,650.20$ 30,349.62$
FICA/Medicare 15,871.98$ -$ -$ 0.00%15,871.98$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 7,612.00$ -$ 1,231.68$ 16.18%6,380.32$ 615.84$
Appeals/Abatements 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Gen Govt. Actuaries/Pensi 26,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%26,000.00$ -$
Gen Govt. Audit/Accountin 35,000.00$ -$ 4,900.00$ 14.00%30,100.00$ -$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Legal/Labor/Suits 50,000.00$ -$ 1,047.00$ 2.09%48,953.00$ 972.00$
Professional Development 3,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 16.67%2,500.00$ 500.00$
Total LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY 348,960.87$ -$ 38,505.37$ 11.03%310,455.50$ 19,264.76$
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Salaries 172,759.63$ -$ 25,896.99$ 14.99%146,862.64$ 12,488.80$
FICA/Medicare 13,216.11$ -$ 2,332.75$ 17.65%10,883.36$ 1,140.47$
Office Supplies 20,000.00$ -$ 298.13$ 1.49%19,701.87$ 298.13$
Vehicle - Maintenance 1,700.00$ -$ 163.50$ 9.62%1,536.50$ 38.63$
Office Equipment Fees 11,000.00$ -$ 999.64$ 9.09%10,000.36$ 999.64$
Branding and Outreach 25,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%25,000.00$ -$
Digital Media 19,000.00$ -$ 3,200.00$ 16.84%15,800.00$ 3,200.00$
Contingency Fund-Infrastr 140,000.00$ -$ 569.50$ 0.41%139,430.50$ -$
Energy Efficiency 40,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Archives and Digitalizati 20,000.00$ -$ 15,211.20$ 76.06%4,788.80$ -$
Utilities-City Hall -$ -$ 218.67$ 100.00%(218.67)$ 218.67$
Street Lights 148,000.00$ -$ 11,886.16$ 8.03%136,113.84$ 11,789.59$
Stormwater User Rent 330,200.00$ -$ 7,115.04$ 2.15%323,084.96$ 7,115.04$
Parking Lot Lease 29,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%29,200.00$ -$
Council/Board Secretary 15,000.00$ -$ 4,831.08$ 32.21%10,168.92$ 2,514.78$
Public Art 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Total ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 990,075.74$ -$ 72,722.66$ 7.35%917,353.08$ 38,455.76$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT Salaries 231,090.08$ -$ 32,457.82$ 14.05%198,632.26$ 18,169.60$
FICA/Medicare 17,678.39$ -$ 2,564.41$ 14.51%15,113.98$ 1,430.74$
Computer Software 93,000.00$ -$ 3,831.61$ 4.12%89,168.39$ 3,831.61$
IT Utility Services 12,000.00$ (61.65)$ 1,957.71$ 15.80%10,103.94$ 1,957.71$
Computer Hardware 37,000.00$ -$ 9,622.87$ 26.01%27,377.13$ 8,924.56$
IT Service 5,000.00$ -$ 1,372.50$ 27.45%3,627.50$ 1,372.50$
Travel and Training 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Total INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 397,768.47$ (61.65)$ 51,806.92$ 13.01%346,023.20$ 35,686.72$
CITY CLERK
City Clerk Salaries-Perm.217,908.30$ -$ 33,889.16$ 15.55%184,019.14$ 20,814.41$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Overtime 300.00$ -$ 454.63$ 151.54%(154.63)$ 454.63$
FICA/Medicare 16,692.93$ -$ 2,643.43$ 15.84%14,049.50$ 1,634.61$
General Supplies 3,000.00$ -$ 671.30$ 22.38%2,328.70$ 492.18$
Animal Control 5,100.00$ -$ 738.36$ 14.48%4,361.64$ 738.36$
Election Expenses 12,000.00$ -$ 847.83$ 7.07%11,152.17$ 823.56$
Election Reimbursable 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Telephone 400.00$ -$ 16.68$ 4.17%383.32$ 16.68$
Postage 2,250.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,250.00$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 400.00$ -$ 270.00$ 67.50%130.00$ 270.00$
Printing 400.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%400.00$ -$
Contractual Services -$ -$ 370.00$ 100.00%(370.00)$ -$
Board of Civil Authority 9,700.00$ -$ 2,098.16$ 21.63%7,601.84$ 2,098.16$
Election Workers 9,000.00$ -$ 1,649.00$ 18.32%7,351.00$ 1,649.00$
BCA Appeals/Abatements 350.00$ -$ 112.95$ 32.27%237.05$ 112.95$
Office Equip Maintenance 1,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,200.00$ -$
Travel & Training 4,200.00$ -$ 453.14$ 10.79%3,746.86$ 453.14$
Photocopier Lease Prin 1,500.00$ -$ 774.00$ 51.60%726.00$ 650.00$
Total CITY CLERK 285,901.23$ -$ 44,988.64$ 15.74%240,912.59$ 29,907.68$
GENERAL LEDGER/PAYROLL
G.L./Pyrl.Salaries-Perm.167,658.49$ -$ 9,082.40$ 5.42%158,576.09$ 9,082.40$
Overtime -$ -$ 114.13$ 100.00%(114.13)$ 114.13$
FICA/Medicare 12,825.87$ -$ 712.64$ 5.56%12,113.23$ 712.64$
Cleaning Supplies 42,000.00$ -$ 3,883.97$ 9.25%38,116.03$ 2,689.45$
Building Maintenance 10,250.00$ -$ 3,922.97$ 38.27%6,327.03$ 3,355.97$
Building Repair 15,900.00$ -$ 1,454.32$ 9.15%14,445.68$ 1,322.94$
Bio waste Disposal 1,000.00$ -$ 30.35$ 3.04%969.65$ 30.35$
Recycle & Trash Removal 17,100.00$ -$ 2,491.12$ 14.57%14,608.88$ 1,235.56$
HVAC Maintenance 31,020.00$ -$ 8,734.15$ 28.16%22,285.85$ 8,734.15$
Generator Preventive Main 15,000.00$ -$ 1,468.08$ 9.79%13,531.92$ 1,468.08$
Electricity-City Hall 14,250.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%14,250.00$ -$
Heating/Cooling-City Hall 7,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%7,000.00$ -$
Facilities Cleaning svcs 90,000.00$ -$ 14,531.00$ 16.15%75,469.00$ 11,078.00$
Facility Stewardship 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Total GENERAL LEDGER/PAYROLL 434,004.36$ -$ 46,425.13$ 10.70%387,579.23$ 39,823.67$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE
Assessing/Tax Sal.-Perm.322,752.92$ -$ 43,787.54$ 13.57%278,965.38$ 24,411.21$
FICA/Medicare 24,690.60$ -$ 3,439.86$ 13.93%21,250.74$ 1,917.52$
Office Supplies 3,000.00$ -$ 85.00$ 2.83%2,915.00$ 85.00$
Tax Sales Advertising 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Telephone 300.00$ -$ 22.02$ 7.34%277.98$ 22.02$
Postage 6,000.00$ -$ 3,587.46$ 59.79%2,412.54$ -$
Dues and Memberships 800.00$ -$ 111.10$ 13.89%688.90$ 40.00$
Printing 4,000.00$ -$ 3,460.61$ 86.52%539.39$ 3,460.61$
Consulting/Assessing Othr 30,000.00$ -$ 2,037.86$ 6.79%27,962.14$ 2,037.86$
NEMRC/APEX 7,000.00$ -$ 6,325.35$ 90.36%674.65$ 546.36$
Travel & Training 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Total ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE 403,043.52$ -$ 62,856.80$ 15.60%340,186.72$ 31,920.58$
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW
Planning Salaries-Perm.372,532.08$ -$ 43,397.89$ 11.65%329,134.19$ 25,070.40$
Overtime 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 28,881.20$ -$ 3,680.27$ 12.74%25,200.93$ 2,055.53$
Office Supplies 2,500.00$ -$ 72.00$ 2.88%2,428.00$ 72.00$
Public Meeting Advertisin 3,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,500.00$ -$
Telephone 150.00$ -$ 11.67$ 7.78%138.33$ 11.67$
Postage 800.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%800.00$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 1,650.00$ -$ 150.00$ 9.09%1,500.00$ -$
Document Printing 700.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%700.00$ -$
Consultants 55,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%55,000.00$ -$
Committee Support 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
PC/DRB Stipends 9,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%9,000.00$ -$
Travel & Training 5,000.00$ -$ 415.25$ 8.31%4,584.75$ 389.00$
Equipment 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Special Projects 75,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%75,000.00$ -$
Total PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW 563,713.28$ -$ 47,727.08$ 8.47%515,986.20$ 27,598.60$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT
Fuel Pump Reserve Fund 8,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%8,200.00$ -$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
To Capital Improvements 800,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%800,000.00$ -$
Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT 808,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%808,200.00$ -$
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.10,886,871.63$ (61.65)$ 1,204,977.85$ 11.07%9,681,955.43$ 841,787.95$
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Salaries-Permanent 2,395,409.13$ -$ 359,937.63$ 15.03%2,035,471.50$ 191,676.97$
Holiday Pay 359,755.77$ -$ 51,555.75$ 14.33%308,200.02$ 30,701.08$
Fair Labor Standard O/T 111,352.98$ -$ -$ 0.00%111,352.98$ -$
F/D Overtime 160,000.00$ -$ 102,578.20$ 64.11%57,421.80$ 61,324.02$
F/D Overtime - Training 16,000.00$ -$ 3,175.18$ 19.84%12,824.82$ 788.93$
F/D Overtime - Emerg Call 12,500.00$ -$ 407.63$ 3.26%12,092.37$ 254.89$
Wellness/Fitness 23,000.00$ -$ 1,500.00$ 6.52%21,500.00$ 1,500.00$
Fire-Off Duty Outside Emp 8,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 6.25%7,500.00$ -$
New Employee Training 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Fire Inspector Car/Equipm 850.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%850.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 236,845.37$ -$ 39,060.14$ 16.49%197,785.23$ 21,036.52$
Office Supplies 2,100.00$ -$ 542.75$ 25.85%1,557.25$ 542.75$
Vaccinations-HEP 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
REHAB Supplies 300.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%300.00$ -$
Station Operating Supply 2,200.00$ -$ 744.46$ 33.84%1,455.54$ 744.46$
Maintenance Tools 500.00$ -$ 22.74$ 4.55%477.26$ 22.74$
Uniforms-Career 30,000.00$ -$ 1,882.84$ 6.28%28,117.16$ 1,502.84$
Uniforms-Electrical Ins 650.00$ -$ 186.00$ 28.62%464.00$ 186.00$
Firefighting Clothing 48,000.00$ -$ 4,347.87$ 9.06%43,652.13$ 4,347.87$
Vehicle Tools 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Gas Chief's vehicle & rei 2,800.00$ -$ 878.12$ 31.36%1,921.88$ 498.56$
Diesel Fuel 18,000.00$ -$ 9,933.97$ 55.19%8,066.03$ 4,541.86$
Oil 725.00$ -$ 267.81$ 36.94%457.19$ 198.21$
Films and Books 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Fire Prevention Materials 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Fire Extinguishers 850.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%850.00$ -$
Airpacks Maintenance 10,000.00$ -$ 2,815.63$ 28.16%7,184.37$ 2,815.63$
Telephone/Internet 13,500.00$ -$ 2,623.72$ 19.43%10,876.28$ 2,332.20$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Postage-Tool Shipping 225.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%225.00$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 2,800.00$ -$ 75.00$ 2.68%2,725.00$ 75.00$
Dues and Subs-Electrical 200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%200.00$ -$
Fire Station Maintenance 25,500.00$ -$ 1,907.42$ 7.48%23,592.58$ 1,875.95$
Laundry and Bedding 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Radio Repair 5,500.00$ -$ 358.00$ 6.51%5,142.00$ 358.00$
Vehicle Maintenance 35,000.00$ -$ 2,678.08$ 7.65%32,321.92$ 1,777.53$
Vehicle Repair 30,000.00$ -$ 186.47$ 0.62%29,813.53$ 186.47$
Equipment R & M 25,000.00$ -$ 1,876.60$ 7.51%23,123.40$ 1,876.60$
Truck Tires 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,000.00$ -$
Computers Contract ACS 12,500.00$ -$ 378.38$ 3.03%12,121.62$ 378.38$
Public Safety Equipment 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Conferences 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Training Schools 10,000.00$ -$ 400.00$ 4.00%9,600.00$ 400.00$
Covid Vaccine Admin Expen -$ -$ 58.24$ 100.00%(58.24)$ 58.24$
Training Schools-Electric 400.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%400.00$ -$
Training Equipment 1,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,200.00$ -$
Recruiting & Testing 2,000.00$ -$ 1,954.80$ 97.74%45.20$ 1,954.80$
Fire Station #1 Heat/Elec 15,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%15,000.00$ -$
Fire Station #2 Heat/Elec 17,000.00$ -$ 2,164.69$ 12.73%14,835.31$ 1,513.22$
Fire Safety Equipment 28,000.00$ -$ 1,518.92$ 5.42%26,481.08$ 1,518.92$
F/D Furniture/Equipment 7,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%7,000.00$ -$
Car/Equip-Electrical Insp 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Firefighting Equipment-ho 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Capital Leases Prin 500.00$ -$ 125.74$ 25.15%374.26$ 125.74$
Total FIRE DEPARTMENT 3,698,663.25$ -$ 596,642.78$ 16.13%3,102,020.47$ 331,418.85$
AMBULANCE
Office Supplies 750.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%750.00$ -$
Medical Supplies-Disposab 49,000.00$ -$ 8,846.57$ 18.05%40,153.43$ 8,846.57$
Medical Supplies-Oxygen 4,400.00$ -$ 366.70$ 8.33%4,033.30$ 214.19$
Medical Equipment Replace 17,500.00$ -$ 287.98$ 1.65%17,212.02$ 287.98$
Uniforms-Career 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Diesel Fuel 6,800.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,800.00$ -$
Training Films and Books 300.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%300.00$ -$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Telephone 6,700.00$ -$ 988.24$ 14.75%5,711.76$ 988.24$
Billing Postage 450.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%450.00$ -$
Dues & Subscriptions 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Radio Repair 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Vehicle Maintenance 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Vehicle Repair 3,000.00$ -$ 75.06$ 2.50%2,924.94$ 75.06$
Equipment R&M 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Office Equip Maintenance 250.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%250.00$ -$
Billing Services 35,000.00$ -$ 6,398.62$ 18.28%28,601.38$ 6,398.62$
Med Equipment Maintenance 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Training Programs 3,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,500.00$ -$
Training Equipment 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
To Reserve Fund-Training 10,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Vehicles/Ambulance 310,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%310,000.00$ -$
EMS Patient Care Equipmen 33,000.00$ -$ 566.50$ 1.72%32,433.50$ -$
State pmt medicaid/medica 25,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%25,500.00$ (3,037.78)$
Total AMBULANCE 522,650.00$ -$ 17,529.67$ 3.35%505,120.33$ 13,772.88$
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Salaries-Permanent 3,590,393.02$ -$ 404,328.32$ 11.26%3,186,064.70$ 223,147.05$
Rec Path Patrol - Interns 16,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%16,000.00$ -$
Police Salaries-Overtime 238,350.00$ -$ 56,698.31$ 23.79%181,651.69$ 34,640.64$
Holiday Pay 248,708.73$ -$ 34,038.80$ 13.69%214,669.93$ 23,342.11$
Mandatory Training-Overti 80,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%80,000.00$ -$
BCI on Call 16,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%16,000.00$ -$
Shift Differential 56,000.00$ -$ 5,629.39$ 10.05%50,370.61$ 3,313.34$
Off-Duty Police Salary 10,000.00$ -$ 270.00$ 2.70%9,730.00$ -$
Fitness 20,000.00$ -$ 8,775.00$ 43.88%11,225.00$ 325.00$
FICA/Medicare 325,542.06$ -$ 38,459.56$ 11.81%287,082.50$ 21,485.40$
Office Supplies 10,500.00$ -$ 855.06$ 8.14%9,644.94$ 855.06$
Range Supplies 13,000.00$ -$ 1,111.98$ 8.55%11,888.02$ 1,111.98$
Investigative Supplies 8,500.00$ -$ 585.58$ 6.89%7,914.42$ 585.58$
Youth Services Supplies 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
Traffic Safety Grant 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Traffic Unit Supplies 2,500.00$ -$ 7,171.00$ 286.84%(4,671.00)$ 5,671.00$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
K-9 Supplies 4,000.00$ -$ (3,278.54)$ -81.96%7,278.54$ 259.75$
Uniform Supplies 38,500.00$ -$ 6,254.58$ 16.25%32,245.42$ 6,180.40$
Tires 9,500.00$ -$ 3,481.76$ 36.65%6,018.24$ 3,481.76$
Gas and Oil 57,000.00$ -$ 5,555.87$ 9.75%51,444.13$ 5,555.87$
Community Outreach 40,351.00$ -$ 10,087.75$ 25.00%30,263.25$ 10,087.75$
Telephone 37,500.00$ -$ 5,631.38$ 15.02%31,868.62$ 5,631.38$
Postage 2,300.00$ -$ 379.80$ 16.51%1,920.20$ 379.80$
Dues and Subscriptions 2,300.00$ -$ 1,575.00$ 68.48%725.00$ 100.00$
Towing Services 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Crime Prevention Supplies 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%500.00$ -$
Building Repairs 50,000.00$ -$ 1,663.61$ 3.33%48,336.39$ 1,183.68$
2nd Floor Lease 45,000.00$ -$ 14,475.95$ 32.17%30,524.05$ 14,475.95$
Uniform Cleaning 15,000.00$ -$ 555.60$ 3.70%14,444.40$ 555.60$
Office Equip. Contract 6,000.00$ -$ 3,636.60$ 60.61%2,363.40$ 3,636.60$
Radio Equip. Maintenance 2,500.00$ -$ 319.00$ 12.76%2,181.00$ 319.00$
Vehicle Repair 58,000.00$ -$ 11,027.64$ 19.01%46,972.36$ 8,946.74$
Computer Connections Syst 8,800.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%8,800.00$ -$
Records Management System 12,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%12,000.00$ -$
Consulting Services 28,000.00$ -$ 3,172.38$ 11.33%24,827.62$ 3,172.38$
Animal Control Contracts 27,820.00$ -$ 2,377.07$ 8.54%25,442.93$ 2,377.07$
Conferences 6,000.00$ -$ 1,892.90$ 31.55%4,107.10$ 1,892.90$
In-Service Training 30,000.00$ -$ 3,494.00$ 11.65%26,506.00$ 3,494.00$
Recruiting & Testing 3,500.00$ -$ 1,866.00$ 53.31%1,634.00$ 1,866.00$
Tuition Reimbursement 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Electric-Police Dept.85,714.29$ -$ 12,299.34$ 14.35%73,414.95$ 12,299.34$
Heat/Hot Water 7,857.14$ -$ 490.17$ 6.24%7,366.97$ 490.17$
Vehicles and Equipment 110,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%110,000.00$ -$
Vehicle Equipment 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Office Equipment 4,000.00$ -$ 872.76$ 21.82%3,127.24$ 872.76$
Taser Replacement 90,000.00$ -$ 45,000.03$ 50.00%44,999.97$ 45,000.03$
Police Computerization 325,000.00$ -$ 23,573.15$ 7.25%301,426.85$ 14,149.73$
Total POLICE DEPARTMENT 5,760,136.24$ -$ 714,326.80$ 12.40%5,045,809.44$ 460,285.82$
Total PUBLIC SAFETY 9,981,449.49$ -$ 1,328,498.73$ 13.31%8,652,950.76$ 805,477.55$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Highway Salaries-Perm.908,726.50$ -$ 137,886.22$ 15.17%770,840.28$ 75,484.12$
Highway Salaries-Overtime 40,000.00$ -$ 2,636.90$ 6.59%37,363.10$ 1,282.10$
On-Call Pay 36,400.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%36,400.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 75,362.18$ -$ 11,011.98$ 14.61%64,350.20$ 6,015.55$
Office Supplies 1,750.00$ -$ 225.42$ 12.88%1,524.58$ 225.42$
Traffic Light Supplies 28,000.00$ -$ 5,385.60$ 19.23%22,614.40$ 5,059.32$
Sign Supplies 12,000.00$ -$ 156.00$ 1.30%11,844.00$ 156.00$
City Highways Material 35,000.00$ -$ 6,559.79$ 18.74%28,440.21$ 4,312.41$
Road Striping 40,000.00$ -$ 408.08$ 1.02%39,591.92$ 408.08$
Winter Salt 120,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%120,000.00$ -$
Winter Sand 300.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%300.00$ -$
Winter Liquid Deicer Addi 15,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%15,000.00$ -$
Uniforms 20,000.00$ -$ 1,027.19$ 5.14%18,972.81$ 956.83$
Vehicle Repair Parts 80,000.00$ -$ 17,893.69$ 22.37%62,106.31$ 18,576.08$
School Bus Parts 37,500.00$ -$ 8,487.60$ 22.63%29,012.40$ 7,994.37$
Gasoline 35,000.00$ -$ 3,244.87$ 9.27%31,755.13$ 9,188.26$
Oil 4,000.00$ -$ 4,618.86$ 115.47%(618.86)$ 4,759.86$
Diesel Fuel 27,500.00$ -$ (7,218.57)$ -26.25%34,718.57$ 6,136.38$
Diesel/Gasoline Non City 110,000.00$ -$ 18,132.60$ 16.48%91,867.40$ 8,674.08$
Fuel Station Maintenance 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
See Click Fix 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,000.00$ -$
Telephone/Internet 6,200.00$ -$ 728.52$ 11.75%5,471.48$ 582.51$
Tree Care 50,000.00$ -$ 2,230.45$ 4.46%47,769.55$ 2,230.45$
Storm Drain Maintenance -$ -$ 9.99$ 100.00%(9.99)$ 9.99$
Consulting Services 20,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%20,000.00$ -$
Equipment Rental/Purchase 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Office Equipment Maintnce 2,000.00$ -$ 2,242.19$ 112.11%(242.19)$ 2,242.19$
Travel & Training 5,000.00$ -$ 726.56$ 14.53%4,273.44$ 726.56$
Utilities - Garage 16,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%16,500.00$ -$
Utilities-Garage Heat 13,200.00$ -$ 258.33$ 1.96%12,941.67$ 258.33$
Traffic Lights 21,000.00$ -$ 1,471.08$ 7.01%19,528.92$ 1,471.08$
Vehicle Replacement 225,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%225,000.00$ -$
Highway Paving 720,000.00$ -$ 1,544.00$ 0.21%718,456.00$ 1,544.00$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Curbs and Sidewalks 1,500.00$ -$ 417.00$ 27.80%1,083.00$ 417.00$
Bike/Ped Maintnce 30,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%30,000.00$ -$
Spc Prjcts/C Beautifictn 600,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%600,000.00$ -$
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS 3,346,938.68$ -$ 220,084.35$ 6.58%3,126,854.33$ 158,230.97$
CULTURE AND RECREATION
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
Rec.Admin.Salaries-Perm.291,160.46$ -$ 41,860.68$ 14.38%249,299.78$ 22,724.80$
Leave Time Turn-In 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Overtime 2,000.00$ -$ 461.20$ 23.06%1,538.80$ 381.16$
FICA/Medicare 22,656.28$ -$ 3,254.64$ 14.37%19,401.64$ 1,777.11$
Office Supplies -$ -$ 35.48$ 100.00%(35.48)$ -$
Clothing 1,200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,200.00$ -$
Telephone 2,750.00$ -$ 120.02$ 4.36%2,629.98$ 80.02$
Postage 150.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%150.00$ -$
Dues and Subscriptions 2,100.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,100.00$ -$
Scholarships 1,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Printing 25,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%25,000.00$ -$
Software/Printer Contract 6,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,000.00$ -$
Travel & Training 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
Total RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 359,516.74$ -$ 45,732.02$ 12.72%313,784.72$ 24,663.09$
PROGRAMS
General Supplies 11,000.00$ -$ 380.28$ 3.46%10,619.72$ 354.66$
SoBu Night Out 27,000.00$ -$ 23,039.68$ 85.33%3,960.32$ 1,764.68$
Advertising 7,000.00$ -$ 70.77$ 1.01%6,929.23$ 70.77$
Special Events -$ -$ 652.16$ 100.00%(652.16)$ 652.16$
School Use 5,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Total PROGRAMS 50,000.00$ -$ 24,142.89$ 48.29%25,857.11$ 2,842.27$
RED ROCKS PARK
Red Rocks Park Salaries 12,285.00$ -$ 7,599.34$ 61.86%4,685.66$ 6,097.76$
FICA/Medicare 939.80$ -$ 581.35$ 61.86%358.45$ 466.48$
General Supplies 1,000.00$ -$ 35.31$ 3.53%964.69$ -$
Clothing 200.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%200.00$ -$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Utilities 500.00$ -$ 50.42$ 10.08%449.58$ 50.42$
Total RED ROCKS PARK 14,924.80$ -$ 8,266.42$ 55.39%6,658.38$ 6,614.66$
FACILITIES
Supplies 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
Vehicle Maintenance 1,500.00$ -$ 361.48$ 24.10%1,138.52$ 167.08$
Fuel-Gas 1,500.00$ -$ 93.15$ 6.21%1,406.85$ 93.15$
Facilities Maintenance 1,500.00$ -$ 360.00$ 24.00%1,140.00$ 360.00$
Port-O-Lets 7,000.00$ -$ 1,805.00$ 25.79%5,195.00$ 1,685.00$
Electric-Jaycee Park 1,300.00$ -$ 197.71$ 15.21%1,102.29$ 197.71$
Electric-Dorset Park 3,000.00$ -$ 238.05$ 7.94%2,761.95$ 238.05$
Electric-Overlook Park 500.00$ -$ 22.44$ 4.49%477.56$ 22.44$
Electric-Tennis Courts 350.00$ -$ 21.87$ 6.25%328.13$ 21.87$
Facilities Improvements 20,000.00$ -$ 245.00$ 1.23%19,755.00$ 245.00$
Capital Items 100,000.00$ -$ 615.16$ 0.62%99,384.84$ 615.16$
Total FACILITIES 139,150.00$ -$ 3,959.86$ 2.85%135,190.14$ 1,219.70$
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Senior Program Supplies 2,000.00$ -$ 201.24$ 10.06%1,798.76$ 201.24$
Senior Meal Cost 14,500.00$ -$ 634.00$ 4.37%13,866.00$ 634.00$
Marketing 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Custodial Services 6,701.57$ -$ -$ 0.00%6,701.57$ -$
Contracted Services 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Utilities 5,110.00$ -$ 382.22$ 7.48%4,727.78$ 382.22$
Total SENIOR PROGRAMS 33,311.57$ -$ 1,217.46$ 3.65%32,094.11$ 1,217.46$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Adult Programs 12,000.00$ -$ 15.60$ 0.13%11,984.40$ -$
Special Events 20,000.00$ -$ 639.47$ 3.20%19,360.53$ 639.47$
Swim Lessons-Sport/Fit Ed 1,500.00$ -$ 240.00$ 16.00%1,260.00$ 60.00$
Youth Programs 25,000.00$ -$ 2,607.88$ 10.43%22,392.12$ 2,607.88$
Driver's Education 28,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%28,000.00$ -$
Ski Programs 11,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%11,000.00$ -$
Chorus Director 4,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%4,000.00$ -$
Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 101,500.00$ -$ 3,502.95$ 3.45%97,997.05$ 3,307.35$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
SoBu Night Out -$ -$ (3,300.00)$ 100.00%3,300.00$ (3,300.00)$
Telephone -$ -$ 90.71$ 100.00%(90.71)$ 90.71$
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Salaries 605,115.45$ -$ 71,900.83$ 11.88%533,214.62$ 40,700.52$
Overtime -$ -$ 8.03$ 100.00%(8.03)$ -$
FICA/Medicare 46,291.33$ -$ 4,117.80$ 8.90%42,173.53$ 1,643.78$
Library Supplies 7,250.00$ -$ 54.75$ 0.76%7,195.25$ 54.75$
Late Charges -$ -$ 1,572.06$ 100.00%(1,572.06)$ 1,572.06$
Books - Adult 20,000.00$ -$ 3,002.56$ 15.01%16,997.44$ 3,002.56$
Books - Children 10,000.00$ -$ 3,066.67$ 30.67%6,933.33$ 3,066.67$
DVDs/CDs-Adult 7,000.00$ -$ 384.36$ 5.49%6,615.64$ 384.36$
DVDs/CDs-Children 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Program Supplies-Arts/Cra 3,000.00$ -$ 358.39$ 11.95%2,641.61$ 358.39$
Young Adult/Graphic Nov 4,000.00$ -$ 373.44$ 9.34%3,626.56$ 373.44$
Postage 2,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
Inter-Library Delivery 2,232.00$ -$ 176.24$ 7.90%2,055.76$ 176.24$
Dues and Subscriptions 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Online & Print Subscripti 20,000.00$ -$ 255.99$ 1.28%19,744.01$ 255.99$
Community Programs 5,000.00$ -$ 400.00$ 8.00%4,600.00$ 400.00$
Custodial Services 65,100.92$ -$ -$ 0.00%65,100.92$ -$
Computer Software 2,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Computer Hardware 3,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Travel & Training 1,500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Utilities 49,640.00$ -$ 13,455.57$ 27.11%36,184.43$ 13,455.57$
Computer Program Fees 6,000.00$ -$ 12.00$ 0.20%5,988.00$ 12.00$
C/L Photocopier Lease Pri 4,000.00$ -$ 923.53$ 23.09%3,076.47$ 923.53$
Total PUBLIC LIBRARY 866,629.70$ -$ 100,062.22$ 11.55%766,567.48$ 66,379.86$
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE
Park Maint.Salaries-Perm.262,775.23$ -$ 48,715.59$ 18.54%214,059.64$ 27,583.46$
Park Maint.Sal.-Overtime 10,000.00$ -$ 1,594.17$ 15.94%8,405.83$ 628.83$
FICA/Medicare 20,867.31$ -$ 2,870.05$ 13.75%17,997.26$ 1,138.55$
Park Supplies 30,000.00$ -$ 8,248.29$ 27.49%21,751.71$ 7,983.53$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Landscaping 75,000.00$ -$ 6,438.58$ 8.58%68,561.42$ 6,438.58$
Cemetery Supplies 1,000.00$ -$ 110.60$ 11.06%889.40$ -$
Homestead at Wheeler Park -$ -$ 35.46$ 100.00%(35.46)$ (396.93)$
Total CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE 399,642.54$ -$ 68,012.74$ 17.02%331,629.80$ 43,376.02$
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION 1,964,675.35$ -$ 251,687.27$ 12.81%1,712,988.08$ 146,411.12$
OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES
County Court 147,677.11$ -$ 80,172.50$ 54.29%67,504.61$ -$
Winooski Valley Park 67,916.00$ -$ 67,916.00$ 100.00%-$ 67,916.00$
C.C.T.A.538,462.00$ -$ 179,487.34$ 33.33%358,974.66$ 179,487.34$
Regional Planning 37,195.00$ -$ 37,195.00$ 100.00%-$ 37,195.00$
Total OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES 791,250.11$ -$ 364,770.84$ 46.10%426,479.27$ 284,598.34$
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS
Kennedy Dr Reconstrction 22,493.70$ -$ -$ 0.00%22,493.70$ -$
Lime Kiln Bridge 22,494.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%22,494.00$ -$
PENSION LIABILITY-PRINCIP 586,224.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%586,224.00$ -$
F/D Building Improvements 29,991.60$ -$ -$ 0.00%29,991.60$ -$
Police Headquarters 360,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%360,000.00$ -$
Communication Equip-CB 190,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%190,000.00$ -$
Total CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS 1,211,203.30$ -$ -$ 0.00%1,211,203.30$ -$
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS
Kennedy Dr Recnstrction 2,924.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,924.00$ -$
Lime Kiln Bridge 2,824.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%2,824.00$ -$
PENSION LIABILITY-INTERES 93,613.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%93,613.00$ -$
Sewer Note-Solar Array 12,005.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%12,005.00$ -$
F/D Building Improvements 3,787.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%3,787.00$ -$
Police Headquarters 145,602.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%145,602.00$ -$
Communication Equip-CB 18,335.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%18,335.00$ -$
Total CURRENT INTEREST BONDS 279,090.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%279,090.00$ -$
Total BONDS 1,490,293.30$ -$ -$ 1,490,293.30$ -$
Outstanding % Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Encumbrance Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Total GENERAL FUND 28,461,478.56$ (61.65)$ 3,370,019.04$ 11.84%25,091,521.17$ 2,236,505.93$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 2 August
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.
Salaries-Permanent 672,300.45$ 87,185.45$ 12.97%585,115.00$ 48,359.08$
Payment to Highway-wages 250,000.00$ -$ 0.00%250,000.00$ -$
Leave Time Turn-In 7,000.00$ -$ 0.00%7,000.00$ -$
Salaries-Overtime 50,000.00$ 9,086.72$ 18.17%40,913.28$ 5,275.78$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 6,677.02$ -$ 0.00%6,677.02$ -$
Payroll Service 1,796.41$ -$ 0.00%1,796.41$ -$
PAFO Certification 29,065.71$ 1,578.38$ 5.43%27,487.33$ 876.88$
Sick Bank Payouts 10,000.00$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Fringe Benefits 4,135.00$ 600.00$ 14.51%3,535.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 58,780.01$ 7,644.17$ 13.00%51,135.84$ 4,257.49$
Payment to Highway-FICA/M 33,420.18$ -$ 0.00%33,420.18$ -$
Vision Plan 2,829.21$ 170.25$ 6.02%2,658.96$ 113.50$
Disability Insurance 2,175.17$ 677.14$ 31.13%1,498.03$ 677.14$
Long Term Disability Insu 4,148.39$ -$ 0.00%4,148.39$ -$
Group Health Insurance 196,366.10$ 12,806.23$ 6.52%183,559.87$ 9,728.89$
Group Life Insurance 2,829.21$ 90.75$ 3.21%2,738.46$ 90.75$
Group Dental Insurance 7,893.29$ 1,518.87$ 19.24%6,374.42$ 1,026.40$
Pension 85,733.42$ -$ 0.00%85,733.42$ -$
ICMA Match 29,065.71$ 3,277.67$ 11.28%25,788.04$ 1,810.26$
Pension Note Payment 39,075.00$ -$ 0.00%39,075.00$ -$
Office Supplies 2,000.00$ 32.18$ 1.61%1,967.82$ 32.18$
Plant Supplies 120,000.00$ 14,831.42$ 12.36%105,168.58$ 14,772.87$
Polymer 100,000.00$ 1,902.00$ 1.90%98,098.00$ 1,902.00$
Sewer Line Maint/Supplies 25,000.00$ 292.50$ 1.17%24,707.50$ 292.50$
Pumping Station Supplies 25,000.00$ 7,893.06$ 31.57%17,106.94$ 7,893.06$
Laboratory Supplies 13,000.00$ 2,362.66$ 18.17%10,637.34$ 2,362.66$
Caustic Soda and Lime 120,000.00$ 12,042.48$ 10.04%107,957.52$ 12,042.48$
Alum 180,000.00$ 40,288.70$ 22.38%139,711.30$ 35,389.82$
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Water-Airport-B/B-Pump 1,600.00$ 233.59$ 14.60%1,366.41$ 233.59$
Generator Preventive Main 10,000.00$ 2,651.07$ 26.51%7,348.93$ 2,651.07$
Clothing Supplies 4,250.00$ 338.87$ 7.97%3,911.13$ -$
Truck Parts 12,500.00$ 2,010.28$ 16.08%10,489.72$ 1,976.58$
Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil 12,000.00$ 3,904.08$ 32.53%8,095.92$ 1,649.38$
Fuel - Airport Parkway 60,000.00$ 8,313.17$ 13.86%51,686.83$ 8,313.17$
Fuel - Bartlett Bay 6,000.00$ 90.58$ 1.51%5,909.42$ 90.58$
Telephone and Alarms 6,500.00$ 563.38$ 8.67%5,936.62$ 572.85$
Memberships/Dues 20,000.00$ 204.25$ 1.02%19,795.75$ -$
Discharge Permits 15,000.00$ 3,750.00$ 25.00%11,250.00$ 3,750.00$
Workers Comp Insurance 22,127.75$ 9,027.05$ 40.80%13,100.70$ 9,027.05$
Property Insurance 70,040.34$ 21,313.88$ 30.43%48,726.46$ 17,095.14$
Unemployment Insurance 902.00$ -$ 0.00%902.00$ -$
Safety 5,000.00$ 5,607.45$ 12.15%(607.45)$ 5,607.45$
Billing Payment to CWD 69,342.00$ -$ 0.00%69,342.00$ -$
Soil/Sludge Management 135,000.00$ 17,420.60$ 12.90%117,579.40$ 17,420.60$
Landfill Fees 1,000.00$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
HVAC Maintenance 35,000.00$ -$ 0.00%35,000.00$ -$
Auditing 4,246.55$ -$ 0.00%4,246.55$ -$
Engineering/Consulting 15,000.00$ 4,359.50$ 29.06%10,640.50$ 4,359.50$
Landfill Engineering 17,500.00$ 20,000.00$ 14.29%(2,500.00)$ 20,000.00$
Administrative Services 149,344.05$ -$ 0.00%149,344.05$ -$
Burlington Sewer Lines 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Travel & Training 6,000.00$ 15.00$ 0.25%5,985.00$ 15.00$
Utilities-Pumping Station 105,000.00$ 6,910.04$ 6.58%98,089.96$ 6,842.75$
Electric-Airport Parkway 200,000.00$ 18,520.32$ 9.26%181,479.68$ 18,520.32$
Electric-Bartlett Bay 145,000.00$ 11,211.46$ 7.73%133,788.54$ 11,211.46$
Replacement-Vehicles 220,000.00$ -$ 0.00%220,000.00$ -$
Building Improvements 2,500.00$ 874.10$ 34.96%1,625.90$ 874.10$
Pumps Replacements 50,000.00$ -$ 0.00%50,000.00$ -$
Pump Repairs 40,000.00$ 19,049.80$ 47.62%20,950.20$ 19,049.80$
PMT to SW for Hadley Loan 73,000.00$ -$ 0.00%73,000.00$ -$
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Bartlett Bay Upgrades 400,000.00$ 10,386.50$ 2.60%389,613.50$ 10,386.50$
Hadley Sewer Project 111,786.54$ -$ 0.00%111,786.54$ -$
Loan for Airport Parkway 965,647.23$ -$ 0.00%965,647.23$ -$
Total W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.5,074,576.74$ 371,035.60$ 7.31%4,703,541.14$ 306,550.63$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.5,074,576.74$ 371,035.60$ 7.31%4,703,541.14$ 306,550.63$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 2 August
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS
Salaries-Permanent 545,117.10$ 57,536.20$ 10.55%487,580.90$ 32,801.26$
Payment to Highway-Wages 78,215.00$ -$ 0.00%78,215.00$ -$
Salaries-Overtime 23,000.00$ 676.67$ 2.94%22,323.33$ 220.36$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 5,392.16$ -$ 0.00%5,392.16$ -$
Payroll Service 1,347.31$ -$ 0.00%1,347.31$ -$
Fringe Benefits 7,238.00$ -$ 0.00%7,238.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 43,460.96$ 4,713.72$ 10.85%38,747.24$ 2,671.00$
Vision Plan 582.94$ 93.69$ 16.07%489.25$ 62.46$
Disability Income Insuran 4,878.93$ 595.23$ 12.20%4,283.70$ 595.23$
Group Health Insurance 153,953.83$ 11,502.47$ 7.47%142,451.36$ 8,758.16$
Health Insurance FICA 2,080.03$ -$ 0.00%2,080.03$ -$
Group Life Insurance 2,360.28$ 79.75$ 3.38%2,280.53$ 79.75$
Group Dental Insurance 5,930.59$ 966.34$ 16.29%4,964.25$ 652.20$
Pension 93,238.50$ -$ 0.00%93,238.50$ -$
ICMA Match 27,189.96$ 3,052.82$ 11.23%24,137.14$ 1,698.44$
Pension Note Payment 26,910.00$ -$ 0.00%26,910.00$ -$
Office Supplies 1,000.00$ 952.63$ 95.26%47.37$ 952.63$
Small Equipment/Tools 2,000.00$ 511.62$ 25.58%1,488.38$ 444.14$
Uniforms/Supplies 6,500.00$ 853.33$ 13.13%5,646.67$ 823.31$
Gasoline 2,250.00$ 725.62$ 32.25%1,524.38$ 448.13$
Oil 250.00$ 12.75$ 5.10%237.25$ 12.75$
Diesel Fuel 4,500.00$ 2,282.57$ 50.72%2,217.43$ 970.70$
Permit Requirement-Educat 7,000.00$ -$ 0.00%7,000.00$ -$
Telephone 2,000.00$ 314.95$ 15.75%1,685.05$ 261.59$
Membership/Dues 300.00$ -$ 0.00%300.00$ -$
Discharge Permits Renewal 18,000.00$ 654.40$ 3.64%17,345.60$ 654.40$
Workers Comp Insurance 19,554.75$ 5,838.58$ 29.86%13,716.17$ 5,838.58$
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 2 Aug
Property Insurance 16,197.44$ 4,929.04$ 30.43%11,268.40$ 3,953.42$
Unemployment Insurance 902.00$ -$ 0.00%902.00$ -$
GIS-Fees/Software 50,000.00$ 3,886.80$ 7.77%46,113.20$ 3,886.80$
Sediment & Depris Disposa 200.00$ -$ 0.00%200.00$ -$
Water Quality Monitoring 15,000.00$ 3,091.60$ 20.61%11,908.40$ 3,091.60$
Building/Grounds Maint 200.00$ -$ 0.00%200.00$ -$
Vehicle Maintenance 5,000.00$ 1,955.59$ 39.11%3,044.41$ 730.79$
Storm System Maint Materi 55,000.00$ 11,040.96$ 20.07%43,959.04$ 11,040.96$
Printing 100.00$ -$ 0.00%100.00$ -$
Legal Services 20,000.00$ 183.13$ 0.92%19,816.87$ 183.13$
To GF-Audit and Actuary 6,180.66$ -$ 0.00%6,180.66$ -$
Engineering-Watershed 40,000.00$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Billing Payment CWD 69,342.00$ -$ 0.00%69,342.00$ -$
Office Equipment Maintena 2,500.00$ 308.48$ 12.34%2,191.52$ 308.48$
Equipment Rental 250.00$ -$ 0.00%250.00$ -$
Administrative Services 102,103.95$ -$ 0.00%102,103.95$ -$
Conference/Training Expen 8,000.00$ 23.00$ 0.29%7,977.00$ 23.00$
S/W Bldg Utilities 3,250.00$ 267.95$ 8.24%2,982.05$ 267.95$
Stormwater Pumps Electric 300.00$ 21.11$ 7.04%278.89$ 21.11$
Vehicles/Equipment 421,000.00$ -$ 0.00%421,000.00$ -$
Stormwater Capital Projec 2,481,000.00$ 84,500.50$ 3.41%2,396,499.50$ 84,500.50$
Office Furniture/Equipmen 1,000.00$ 1,327.19$ 32.72%(327.19)$ 1,327.19$
Flow Restoration Plan Ana 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Reim to Highway-Benefit 33,420.18$ -$ 0.00%33,420.18$ -$
Total S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS S 4420196.57 202,898.69$ 4.59%4,217,297.88$ 167,280.02$
Total STORM WATER UTILITIES 4,420,196.57$ 202,898.69$ 4.59%4,217,297.88$ 167,280.02$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 2 August
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
TAX REVENUE
TAX REVENUE 18,202,812.57$ (7,560,658.78)$ 41.54%10,642,153.79$ 67,086,101.13$
LOCAL OPTION TAXES 4,033,388.90$ (494,878.11)$ 12.27%3,538,510.79$ (494,878.11)$
Total TAX REVENUE 22,236,201.47$ (8,055,536.89)$ 36.23%14,180,664.58$ 66,591,223.02$
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX 379,000.00$ (86,595.67)$ 22.85%292,404.33$ (86,595.67)$
Other Health Services 247,346.40$ (54,668.24)$ 22.10%192,678.16$ (31,988.23)$
CITY MANAGER 1,463,078.08$ (69,397.27)$ 4.74%1,393,680.81$ (97,141.14)$
CITY CLERK 383,100.00$ (49,747.60)$ 12.99%333,352.40$ (26,662.90)$
PLANNING 383,100.00$ (87,840.63)$ 22.93%295,259.37$ (39,254.58)$
FIRE DEPARTMENT 489,000.00$ (240,848.96)$ 49.25%248,151.04$ (228,099.17)$
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 65,000.00$ (101,175.30)$ 55.65%(36,175.30)$ (97,876.90)$
AMBULANCE 721,000.00$ (159,042.48)$ 22.06%561,957.52$ (93,417.14)$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 517,997.24$ (25,119.80)$ 4.85%492,877.44$ (15,866.12)$
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1,394,855.38$ (152,067.76)$ 10.90%1,242,787.62$ (64,457.97)$
RECREATION 171,500.00$ (51,701.20)$ 30.15%119,798.80$ (19,672.60)$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 10,300.00$ (2,012.62)$ 19.54%8,287.38$ (1,220.15)$
Total DEPARTMENT 6,225,277.10$ (1,080,217.53)$ 17.35%5,145,059.57$ (802,252.57)$
Total GENERAL FUND 34,686,755.67$ (10,215,971.95)$ 17.35%24,470,783.72$ 64,986,717.88$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 2 August
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
TAX REVENUE
Tax Current Budget 17,962,812.57$ (7,521,000.38)$ 41.87%10,441,812.19$ 67,125,759.53$
VT Payment in Lieu of Tax 240,000.00$ (39,658.40)$ 16.52%200,341.60$ (39,658.40)$
Total TAX REVENUE 18,202,812.57$ (7,560,658.78)$ 41.54%10,642,153.79$ 67,086,101.13$
LOCAL OPTION TAXES
Local Option Tax-Sales 3,083,388.90$ (351,586.97)$ 11.40%2,731,801.93$ (351,586.97)$
Local Option Tax-Rooms/Me 950,000.00$ (143,291.14)$ 15.08%806,708.86$ (143,291.14)$
Total LOCAL OPTION TAXES 4,033,388.90$ (494,878.11)$ 12.27%3,538,510.79$ (494,878.11)$
Total TAX REVENUE 22,236,201.47$ (8,055,536.89)$ 36.23%14,180,664.58$ 66,591,223.02$
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX
Penalty Current & Prior 170,000.00$ (73,402.82)$ 43.18%96,597.18$ (73,402.82)$
Interest Current & Prior 90,000.00$ (13,192.85)$ 14.66%76,807.15$ (13,192.85)$
Attorney Fees 1,000.00$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Fee to Collect State Educ 100,000.00$ -$ 0.00%100,000.00$ -$
Current Use 18,000.00$ -$ 0.00%18,000.00$ -$
Total INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX 379,000.00$ (86,595.67)$ 22.85%292,404.33$ (86,595.67)$
Other Health Services Rev 247,346.40$ (54,668.24)$ 22.10%192,678.16$ (31,988.23)$
CITY MANAGER
Grants-ARPA Salary 280,519.44$ -$ 0.00%280,519.44$ -$
Grants-ARPA Projects 672,000.00$ -$ 0.00%672,000.00$ -$
Administrative Services-W 42,000.00$ 47,500.00$ -113.10%89,500.00$ -$
Administrative Services-S 102,103.95$ -$ 0.00%102,103.95$ -$
Administrative Services-W 149,344.05$ -$ 0.00%149,344.05$ -$
From Sewer-Audit & Actuar 4,246.55$ -$ 0.00%4,246.55$ -$
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
From SW-Audit & Actuary 6,180.66$ -$ 0.00%6,180.66$ -$
Pension Liab Note-WPC 39,075.00$ -$ 0.00%39,075.00$ -$
Pension Liab Note-SW 26,910.00$ -$ 0.00%26,910.00$ -$
From Water-Audit 2,554.71$ 2,100.00$ -82.20%4,654.71$ -$
From SW- Legal costs 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Spending Rebates -$ (19.12)$ 100.00%(19.12)$ (19.12)$
From WPC-Payroll 1,796.41$ -$ 0.00%1,796.41$ -$
From SW-Payroll 1,347.31$ -$ 0.00%1,347.31$ -$
Adminstrative Services-CJ 3,000.00$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Interest on Investment 70,000.00$ (63,276.72)$ 90.40%6,723.28$ (42,085.59)$
Solar Credits 15,000.00$ 41.55$ -0.28%15,041.55$ 41.55$
Third Floor Rooms Rentals -$ (465.00)$ 100.00%(465.00)$ (250.00)$
Miscellaneous 2,000.00$ (55,277.98)$ 2 763.90%(53,277.98)$ (54,827.98)$
Transfer In-Due To Due Fr 40,000.00$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Total CITY MANAGER 1,463,078.08$ (69,397.27)$ 4.74%1,393,680.81$ (97,141.14)$
CITY CLERK
Recording Fees 275,000.00$ (30,636.95)$ 11.14%244,363.05$ (17,347.70)$
Photocopy Fees 25,000.00$ (3,890.75)$ 15.56%21,109.25$ (2,250.75)$
Photocopies-Vital Records 46,500.00$ (10,411.00)$ 22.39%36,089.00$ (6,131.00)$
Pet Licenses 24,000.00$ (1,729.90)$ 7.21%22,270.10$ (373.45)$
Pet Control Fees 1,000.00$ (2,213.00)$ 221.30%(1,213.00)$ (119.00)$
Beverage/Cabaret License 8,000.00$ -$ 0.00%8,000.00$ -$
Marriage Licenses 1,500.00$ (570.00)$ 38.00%930.00$ (310.00)$
Green Mountain Passports 300.00$ (224.00)$ 74.67%76.00$ (92.00)$
Motor Vehicle Renewals 300.00$ (72.00)$ 24.00%228.00$ (39.00)$
General-Election Reimburs 1,500.00$ -$ 0.00%1,500.00$ -$
Total CITY CLERK 383,100.00$ (49,747.60)$ 12.99%333,352.40$ (26,662.90)$
PLANNING
Zoning and Planning 95,000.00$ (980.00)$ 1.03%94,020.00$ (560.00)$
Bianchi Ruling 15,000.00$ (5,329.00)$ 35.53%9,671.00$ (2,312.00)$
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
Building & Sign Permits 270,000.00$ (80,831.63)$ 29.94%189,168.37$ (36,082.58)$
Sewer Inspection Fees 2,500.00$ (700.00)$ 28.00%1,800.00$ (300.00)$
Peddlers' Permits 600.00$ -$ 0.00%600.00$ -$
Total PLANNING 383,100.00$ (87,840.63)$ 22.93%295,259.37$ (39,254.58)$
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Outside Employment 8,000.00$ -$ 0.00%8,000.00$ -$
Misc.Revenue-Fire Dept.1,000.00$ 3,492.19$ -349.22%4,492.19$ -$
Fire Inspection Revenue 480,000.00$ (244,341.15)$ 50.90%235,658.85$ (228,099.17)$
Total FIRE DEPARTMENT 489,000.00$ (240,848.96)$ 49.25%248,151.04$ (228,099.17)$
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
Electrical Inspection-Rev 65,000.00$ (101,175.30)$ 155.65%(36,175.30)$ (97,876.90)$
Total ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 65,000.00$ (101,175.30)$ 155.65%(36,175.30)$ (97,876.90)$
AMBULANCE
Ambulance Service Billing 720,000.00$ (158,792.48)$ 22.05%561,207.52$ (93,417.14)$
Miscellaneous Income 1,000.00$ (250.00)$ 25.00%750.00$ -$
Total AMBULANCE 721,000.00$ (159,042.48)$ 22.06%561,957.52$ (93,417.14)$
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Vermont District Court 8,500.00$ (349.00)$ 4.11%8,151.00$ -$
Traffic Safety Grant 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Sale of Cruisers/Bequest 3,000.00$ -$ 0.00%3,000.00$ -$
Police Reports 1,000.00$ (188.25)$ 18.83%811.75$ (180.00)$
I.C.A.C.5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
SHARP 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Drug Task Force Grant 110,000.00$ -$ 0.00%110,000.00$ -$
Parking Tickets 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Alarm Registrations 17,000.00$ (272.40)$ 1.60%16,727.60$ (135.00)$
Alarm Fines 2,500.00$ -$ 0.00%2,500.00$ -$
Off Duty Police 10,000.00$ (172.75)$ 1.73%9,827.25$ (172.75)$
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
Bullet Proof Vest Grant 5,000.00$ (3,156.50)$ 63.13%1,843.50$ (3,156.50)$
Police Impact Fees 110,000.00$ -$ 0.00%110,000.00$ -$
2rd Floor Lease Revenue 218,997.24$ (17,518.06)$ 8.00%201,479.18$ (8,759.03)$
Solar Credits 2,000.00$ (3,462.84)$ 173.14%(1,462.84)$ (3,462.84)$
Miscellaneous - Police 10,000.00$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Total POLICE DEPARTMENT 517,997.24$ (25,119.80)$ 4.85%492,877.44$ (15,866.12)$
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Road Opening Permits 75,000.00$ (19,844.50)$ 26.46%55,155.50$ (14,363.50)$
Overweight truck permits 1,800.00$ (20.00)$ 1.11%1,780.00$ (10.00)$
Highway State Aid 225,000.00$ (82,118.79)$ 36.50%142,881.21$ -$
Paving & Other Grants 480,000.00$ -$ 0.00%480,000.00$ -$
Fuel Pump Surcharge 5,000.00$ (387.07)$ 7.74%4,612.93$ (387.07)$
HazMat Facility Lease 28,000.00$ (22,119.88)$ 79.00%5,880.12$ (22,119.88)$
School Bus Parts Reimbure 35,000.00$ (9,462.19)$ 27.03%25,537.81$ (9,462.19)$
Gas/diesel reimbursement 110,000.00$ (17,745.53)$ 16.13%92,254.47$ (17,745.53)$
School vehicle repair pay 20,000.00$ -$ 0.00%20,000.00$ -$
Sewer pmt to Highway-Rent 250,000.00$ -$ 0.00%250,000.00$ -$
Sewer Reimbursement-Benef 33,420.19$ -$ 0.00%33,420.19$ -$
SW pmt to Highway-Rent 78,215.00$ -$ 0.00%78,215.00$ -$
SW Reimbursement-Benefits 33,420.19$ -$ 0.00%33,420.19$ -$
Hgwy Misc Revenue 20,000.00$ (369.80)$ 1.85%19,630.20$ (369.80)$
Total HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1,394,855.38$ (152,067.76)$ 10.90%1,242,787.62$ (64,457.97)$
RECREATION
Senior Programs
Senior Room Rentals 5,000.00$ (800.00)$ 16.00%4,200.00$ (550.00)$
Senior Programs 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Meal Costs 14,500.00$ (1,798.00)$ 12.40%12,702.00$ (1,155.00)$
Donations 2,000.00$ -$ 0.00%2,000.00$ -$
Total Senior Programs 26,500.00$ (2,598.00)$ 9.80%23,902.00$ (1,705.00)$
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Youth Programs 50,000.00$ (14,262.00)$ 28.52%35,738.00$ (11,009.00)$
Adult Evening Classes 13,000.00$ (431.20)$ 3.32%12,568.80$ (33.60)$
Special Event Revenue 15,000.00$ (20,100.00)$ 134.00%(5,100.00)$ -$
Afternoon Skiing/Middle S 16,000.00$ -$ 0.00%16,000.00$ -$
Drivers Education 31,000.00$ (6,925.00)$ 22.34%24,075.00$ (6,925.00)$
SoBu Night Out 20,000.00$ (7,385.00)$ 36.93%12,615.00$ -$
Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 145,000.00$ (49,103.20)$ 33.86%95,896.80$ (17,967.60)$
Total RECREATION 171,500.00$ (51,701.20)$ 30.15%119,798.80$ (19,672.60)$
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Grants 1,000.00$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
Library Lost Books 2,000.00$ (531.79)$ 26.59%1,468.21$ (224.44)$
Fines and Fees 600.00$ (269.00)$ 44.83%331.00$ (258.00)$
Non-Resident Fees 2,000.00$ (635.00)$ 31.75%1,365.00$ (460.00)$
Conference Room Rental 2,000.00$ (190.00)$ 9.50%1,810.00$ (40.00)$
Libriary Copies and Print 2,700.00$ (386.83)$ 14.33%2,313.17$ (237.71)$
Total PUBLIC LIBRARY 10,300.00$ (2,012.62)$ 19.54%8,287.38$ (1,220.15)$
Total GENERAL FUND 28,461,478.57$ (9,135,754.42)$ 32.10%19,325,724.15$ 65,788,970.45$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 2 August
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
W.P.C. User Fees 3,783,418.00$ (234,598.77)$ 6.20%3,548,819.23$ (234,598.77)$
Sewer Septage Revenue 25,000.00$ -$ 0.00%25,000.00$ -$
Connection Fees 500,000.00$ (79,427.93)$ 15.89%420,572.07$ (26,334.43)$
Enviromental Impact -$ (11,738.00)$ 00.00%(11,738.00)$ (11,738.00)$
Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,308,418.00$ (325,764.70)$ 7.56%3,982,653.30$ (272,671.20)$
BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS
Colchester A/P Pkwy Pm 742,310.00$ -$ 0.00%742,310.00$ -$
GF Note Repay-Solar 12,004.68$ -$ 0.00%12,004.68$ -$
Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS 754,314.68$ -$ 0.00%754,314.68$ -$
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Rev.-W.P 10,000.00$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Total MISCELLANEOUS 10,000.00$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.5,072,732.68$ (325,764.70)$ 6.42%4,746,967.98$ (272,671.20)$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 2 August
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 2 Aug
S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE
Intergovernmental Revenue 826,506.98$ -$ 0.00%826,506.98$ -$
S/W User Fees - Water Bil 2,707,767.59$ (156,006.09)$ 5.76%2,551,761.50$ (156,006.09)$
Pmts from other towns 40,000.00$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Land Owner Payments 100,000.00$ -$ 0.00%100,000.00$ -$
Stormwater Miscellaneous 30,000.00$ -$ 0.00%30,000.00$ -$
Hadley Sewer Proj-Sewer f 73,000.00$ -$ 0.00%73,000.00$ -$
Reserve Transfer In 635,778.00$ -$ 0.00%635,778.00$ -$
Total STORM WATER UTILITIES 4,413,052.57$ (156,006.09)$ 3.54%4,257,046.48$ (156,006.09)$
TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Director
CC: Colin McNeill, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two agreements
related to the RAISE grant award for the East-West Alternative
Transportation Crossing Project (walk bike bridge over I-89 at Exit 14): the
US DOT Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant
Program and a Contract Administration Agreement with VTrans for
Federal Award RAIZ001.
DATE: September 14, 2022
BACKGROUND:
RAISE Grant
Last November, the City received word from Senator Leahy’s office that the
City had been awarded a RAISE grant of a $9,768,834 from the Office of the
Secretary of Transportation (OST). The grant is to build a bicycle and
pedestrian bridge over Interstate 89 at Exit 14 with shared-use paths
connecting to Williston Road.
Administrative Partners
The City has been working with the local office of the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Vermont Transportation Agency
(VTrans) to advance the project, including to understand the grant
obligations and administration requirements. VTrans has provided
personnel, funded through a separate grant, to assist the City with the
project and administer the federal award.
To date VTrans has obtained NEPA clearance through a categorical
exception, obtained approval from VTrans and FHWA to start billing to the
project in advance of the RAISE grant contract, and taken other steps to
facilitate the City’s administration of the grant and completion of the
project.
Agreements
Over the summer, the Office of the Secretary of Transportation released the
RAISE grant agreement to be used by recipients of FY21 RAISE grants with
a state administrator. This grant agreement is between the US Department
Background, Continued, Page 2
of Transportation (grantor), VTrans (grantee), and the City (grant sub-
recipient).
The grant allows the State to enter a separate grant agreement related to
specific administration/process requirements already established under other
agreements for federal grants to the state and municipalities. This side grant
agreement between VTrans and the City is required by VTrans. In addition
to other attributes, VTrans provides the benefits of a long-established
administrative process shown to comply with Federal regulations.
The City, State and FHWA anticipated a somewhat lengthy review period
for the agreements at the Federal level and submitted the draft agreements as
soon as possible after a thorough review (including legal) by City staff,
VTrans, and the local FHWA office.
Conditions Specific to the Award
Both grant agreements specify that to receive 100% of the $9.76 million
award, the City must spend the full grant application estimated project cost
of $ $14,555,970 (now the project cost). This is an OST condition.
The RAISE match has been programmed in the city’s capital improvement
plan to be made up by Tax Increment Financing. The City has also
identified an estimated $500,000 gap beyond what is eligible for TIF District
Financing (30% of project cost, some of which has already been expended)
and the actual awarded amount. As the design progresses, the City will seek
sources to fill this gap. A portion of this match may also be made up by staff
time as an in-kind service.
It also specifies performance measures (user counts and crash reduction),
and which grant objectives the award implements with the City’s use of the
award. These are standard across the entire program for the OST reporting
process.
The RAISE grant stipulates that funding must be obligated for construction
in 2024. This means that a complete set of construction documents must be
ready to bid and all land rights obtained by June of 2024. If these deadlines
are not met, the City would not only lose remaining funding, but may
(depending on circumstances) be required to return any grant award funding
expended.
The VTrans contract is consistent with the City’s other federal aid grant
agreements with the exception that the City may use federal aid as a match
for the RAISE grant up to an amount of $580,000 (normally the Federal
grant matches may not be federal funds from other programs).
Background, Continued, Page 3
The City, State and FHWA have structured the grant as a tapered match.
This means that while the match amount is approximately 33% with 67%
reimbursement of costs, the reimbursement rate will by 80% of costs (with
the City funding 20%) until the grant is exhausted, after which the City will
fund 100% of costs. This reduces initial costs to the City and simplifies
accounting processes for all parties.
ATTACHMENTS: • Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant Program
• State of Vermont Grant Agreement Part 1 and Attachment A
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute two agreements
related to the RAISE grant award for the East-West Alternative
Transportation Crossing Project (walk bike bridge over I-89 at Exit 14): the
US DOT Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant
Program and a State of Vermont Grant Agreement for Federal Award
.
ADDITIONAL
CONSIDERATION
It is anticipated that in November the Council will have the opportunity to
consider setting a date for a public hearing for a potential March ballot TIF
District financing question for this project.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 RAISE GRANT PROGRAM
This agreement is between the United States Department of Transportation (the “USDOT”),
Vermont Agency of Transportation (the “Recipient”), and the City of South Burlington,
Vermont (the “First-Tier Subrecipient”).
This agreement reflects the selection of the Recipient to receive a RAISE Grant for the East
West Crossing.
The parties want the First-Tier Subrecipient to carry out the project with the Recipient’s
assistance and oversight.
Article 1 The parties therefore agree to the following: General Terms and Conditions
1.1 General Terms and Conditions.
(a) In this agreement, “General Terms and Conditions” means the content of the document
titled “General Terms and Conditions Under The Fiscal Year 2021 Rebuilding American
Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program:
FHWA Projects,” dated June 6, 2022, which is available at http://go.usa.gov/xJKa5.
Articles 8–31 are in the General Terms and Conditions. The General Terms and
Conditions are part of this agreement.
(b) The Recipient states that it has knowledge of the General Terms and Conditions.
(c) The Recipient acknowledges that the General Terms and Conditions impose obligations
on the Recipient and that the Recipient’s non-compliance with the General Terms and
Conditions may result in remedial action, terminating of the RAISE Grant, disallowing
costs incurred for the Project, requiring the Recipient to refund to the USDOT the RAISE
Grant, and reporting the non-compliance in the Federal-government-wide integrity and
performance system.
ARTICLE 2
APPLICATION, PROJECT, AND AWARD
2.1 Application.
Application Title: East West Crossing, AKA East West Alternative Transportation
Crossing
Application Date: 6/18/21
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2.2 Award Amount.
RAISE Grant Amount: $9,768,834
Federal Obligation Type: Multiple
RAISE Grant Allocation Table
Portion of the Project Allocation from
RAISE Grant
Base Phase: Preliminary
Engineering
$1,855,119
Option Phase 1: Right of
Way Acquisition
$152,632
Option Phase 2:
Construction
$7,761,083
Future Obligation Conditions Table
Portion of the Project Condition
Option Phase 1: Right of
Way Acquisition
If the FHWA State Division Office confirms the
Recipient has met all the applicable Federal, State,
and local requirements.
Option Phase 2:
Construction
If the FHWA State Division Office approves the
PS&E for the Project and the Recipient has met all
the applicable Federal, State, and local
requirements.
2.3 Award Dates.
Budget Period End Date: June 30, 2029
2.4 Urban or Rural Designation.
Urban-Rural Designation: Rural
2.5 Capital or Planning Designation.
Capital-Planning Designation: Capital
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2.6 Federal Award Identification Number. The Federal Award Identification Number will
be generated when the FHWA Division authorizes the project in FMIS. The Recipient
acknowledges that it has access to FMIS and can retrieve the FAIN from FMIS
3.1 Summary of Project’s Statement of Work.
This project will construct a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Interstate 89 between
South Burlington and Burlington.
3.2 Project’s Estimated Schedule.
Milestone Schedule Date
NEPA Completion Date: May 19, 2022
Planned Right-of-Way Certification Date: December 30, 2023
Planned Construction Substantial Completion and Open
to Traffic Date:
December 31, 2026
3.3 Project’s Estimated Budget.
Eligible Project Costs
RAISE Grant Amount: $9,768,834
Other Federal Funds1: $588,500
Non-Federal Funds2: $4,198,636
Total Eligible Project Cost: $14,555,970
1 TBD Other Federal Funds
2 Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
ARTICLE 4
CRITICAL MILESTONE DEADLINES
4.1 Critical Milestone Deadlines.
None. The parties have not identified any project-specific critical milestone deadlines for
this award. The Recipient acknowledges the USDOT may terminate this award under
section 17.1(a) on some conditions related to the Project’s estimated schedule, as listed in
section 3.2.
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ARTICLE 5
PARTY INFORMATION
5.1 Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier.
Recipient’s Unique Entity Identifier: K5ZLF422BS36
5.2 Recipient Contact(s).
Peter Pochop
Project Manager
Vermont Agency of Transportation
219 North Main Street, Barre VT 05641
802-477-3123
Peter.Pochop@vermont.gov
5.3 Recipient Key Personnel.
FIRST TIER SUBRECIPIENT representative:
Ilona Blanchard
Community Development Director
City of South Burlington
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-846-4123
iblanchard@southburlingtonvt.gov
5.4 USDOT Project Contact(s).
Kevin McAleer
Transportation Specialist
FHWA
87 State Street
Suite 216
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-224-1378
kevin.mcaleer@dot.gov
ARTICLE 6
USDOT ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
6.1 Payment System.
USDOT Payment System: FMIS
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6.2 Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization.
USDOT Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization: FHWA Division
ARTICLE 7
SPECIAL GRANT TERMS
7.1 Subaward to First-Tier Subrecipient.
(a) The Recipient hereby awards a subaward to the First-Tier Subrecipient for the purpose
described in section 8.1.
(b) The Recipient and the First-Tier Subrecipient may enter into a separate agreement, to
which the USDOT is not a party, assigning responsibilities, including administrative and
oversight responsibilities, among the Recipient and the First-Tier Subrecipient.
(c) For the purpose of 2 C.F.R. parts 200 and 1201, the Recipient is a pass-through entity.
7.2 First-Tier Subrecipient Statements and Responsibilities.
(a) The First-Tier Subrecipient affirms all statements and acknowledgments that are
attributed to the Recipient under sections 10.1 and 10.2.
(b) The First-Tier Subrecipient assumes the Recipient’s reporting obligations under articles
14 and 15.
7.3 State Oversight Responsibilities. For the purpose of 23 U.S.C. 106(g), the Recipient
shall act as if funds under this award are Federal funds under title 23, United States Code.
7.4 Advance Construction (23 U.S.C. § 115). Within 30 business days after the date of final
execution of this Agreement, City of South Burlington and Vermont Agency of
Transportation must request the FHWA State Division Office to convert the FY 2021
RAISE funds authorized to proceed under the Advance Construction provisions of 23
U.S.C. 115 for preliminary engineering in the amount of $240,000. The FHWA State
Division Office will then obligate the FY 2021 RAISE funds per a modified project
agreement.
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ATTACHMENT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
This project will construct a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Interstate 89 between South
Burlington and Burlington at Exit 14 and will include associated shared use paths. The
phases will be:
Preliminary Engineering
• Engineering design
• Environmental studies, NEPA document preparation, Permitting
• Final design and construction documents
Right of Way Acquisition
Construction of bicycle and pedestrian bridge
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ATTACHMENT B
ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET
1. Supplementary Fund Source Table(s)
The following table supplements the budget information in section 3.3.
Eligible Project Costs
Preliminary
Engineering
Right of
Way Construction Total
RAISE Grant Amount: $1,855,119 $152,632 $7,761,083 $9,768,834
Other Federal Funds1: $588,500 $588,500
Non-Federal Funds2: $463,780 $38,158 $3,696,698 $4,198,636
Total Eligible Project Cost: $14,555,970
1 TBD Other Federal Funds
2 Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
2. Cost Classification Table
Cost Classification Total Costs
Non-RAISE
Previously
Incurred
Costs Eligible Costs
Preliminary engineering $2,318,899 0 $2,318,899
Right-of-way acquisition $190,790 0 $190,790
Construction $9,466,787 0 $9,466,787
Contingency $2,579,494 0 $ 2,579,494
Project Total $14,555,970 0 $14,555,970
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ATTACHMENT C
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Study Area: Study Area: Data will be collected from locations in the area along US Route 2
bounded by Staples Plaza to the west and Dorset. Street to the east.
Baseline Measurement Date: June 1, 2024
Baseline Report Date: August 1, 2024
Table 1: Performance Measure Table
Measure
Category and
Description
Measurement
Frequency
Bike and Pedestrian
Counts/Trips
Economic Competitiveness,
Quality of Life
Average daily bicycle and
pedestrian counts using
National Bicycle &
Pedestrian Documentation
Project methodology by
conducting hourly counts at
key locations in the study
area. Counts will be collected
on a typical weekday,
Saturday and Sunday and
should be conducted monthly
to produce a quarterly
average
quarterly
Auto Crash Rates by
Type/Severity
Safety
Crash rates will be measured
and reported as crashes per
100 million VMT and
identified by the following
severity categories: fatal,
injury, and property-damage-
only (PDO) crashes.
quarterly
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ATTACHMENT D
CHANGES FROM APPLICATION
Scope: No Changes
Schedule: No Changes
Budget: No Changes
The table below provides a summary comparison of the project budget.
Fund Source
Application
Section 3.3 and
Attachment B
$ % $ %
Previously Incurred Costs
Federal Funds 0 0 0 0
Non-Federal Funds 0 0 0 0
Total Previously Incurred Costs 0 0 0 0
Future Eligible Project Costs
RAISE Funds $9,768,834 67.11 $9,768,834 67.11
Other Federal Funds1 $588,500 4.04 $588,500 4.04
Non-Federal Funds $4,198,636 28.85 $4,198,636 28.85
Total Future Eligible Project
Costs $14,555,970 100 $14,555,970 100
Total Project Costs $14,555,970 100 $14,555,970 100
1 TBD Other Federal Funds – as per the reduced award grant application email correspondence dated Nov. 2, 2021.
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ATTACHMENT E
APPROVED PRE-AWARD COSTS
On 4/26/22 the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) sent a written request to the FHWA
Vermont Division for advance construction (23 U.S.C. 115) authorization to begin the PE phase
of the project. VTrans requested advance construction for $240,000 in RAISE Grant funds. The
Division authorized advance construction on 4/29/22.
On 4/27/22 the VTrans sent a written request to the FHWA Vermont Division for use of a
Tapered Match for the project. The Division authorized the use of a Tapered Match on 4/28/22.
The Division forwarded the authorizations to the RAISE-BUILD-TIGER Program Manager on
4/29/22. Activities under that authorization are approved pre-award costs under 2 C.F.R. 200.458.
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ATTACHMENT F
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACTS
1. Consideration of Climate Change and Environmental Justice Impacts.
The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table are accurate:
X The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Climate Action Plan that
results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the supporting
narrative below.)
The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Equitable Development
Plan that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the
supporting narrative below.)
The Project directly supports a Local/Regional/State Energy Baseline Study
that results in lower greenhouse gas emissions. (Identify the plan in the
supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner used environmental justice tools, such as the
EJSCREEN, to minimize adverse impacts of the Project on environmental
justice communities. (Identify the tool(s) in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project supports a modal shift in freight or passenger movement to reduce
emissions or reduce induced travel demand. (Describe that shift in the
supporting narrative below.)
The Project utilizes demand management strategies to reduce congestion,
induced travel demand, and greenhouse gas emissions. (Describe those
strategies in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project incorporates electrification infrastructure, zero-emission vehicle
infrastructure, or both. (Describe the incorporated infrastructure in the
supporting narrative below.)
The Project supports the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
(Describe that support in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project promotes energy efficiency. (Describe how in the supporting
narrative below.)
The Project serves the renewable energy supply chain. (Describe how in the
supporting narrative below.)
The Project improves disaster preparedness and resiliency (Describe how in the
supporting narrative below.)
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The Project avoids adverse environmental impacts to air or water quality,
wetlands, and endangered species, such as through reduction in Clean Air Act
criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, improved stormwater management, or
improved habitat connectivity. (Describe how in the supporting narrative
below.)
The Project repairs existing dilapidated or idle infrastructure that is currently
causing environmental harm. (Describe that infrastructure in the supporting
narrative below.)
X The Project supports or incorporates the construction of energy- and location-
efficient buildings. (Describe how in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project includes recycling of materials, use of materials known to reduce
or reverse carbon emissions, or both. (Describe the materials in the supporting
narrative below.)
The Recipient has taken other actions to consider climate change and
environmental justice impacts of the Project, as described in the supporting
narrative below.
The Recipient has not yet taken actions to consider climate change and
environmental justice impacts of the Project but, before beginning construction
of the Project, will take relevant actions described in Attachment A. (Identify
the relevant actions from Attachment A in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient has not taken actions to consider climate change and
environmental justice impacts of the Project and will not take those actions
under this award.
2. Supporting Narrative.
The City is undertaking the development of a Climate Action Plan, currently in draft
form. The Draft Climate Action Plan notes that 66 percent of the City’s greenhouse gas
emissions in 2019 were generated by transportation activities. The draft goal for annual
reduction of VMT is 2.5 percent, of which improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
has been identified as an action item to reduce emissions. This project removes a
significant local and regional barrier to choosing to travel by foot and bicycle.
This infrastructure, by expanding trip capacity, also supports the development of City
Center, an area zoned for higher density buildings supported by bicycle, pedestrian and
public transportation infrastructure, sewer, water and other utilities. Buildings in this
area are required to be built to the State “stretch code”, a higher level of energy
efficiency, and have inclusionary zoning requirements for affordable housing.
The Draft Climate Action Plan also proposes to set a non-fossil fuel heat standard for
new construction, and this area is slated to support significant growth.
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ATTACHMENT G
RACIAL EQUITY AND BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY
1. Efforts to Improve Racial Equity and Reduce Barriers to Opportunity.
The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table are accurate:
A racial equity impact analysis has been completed for the Project. (Identify a
report on that analysis or, if no report was produced, describe the analysis and
its results in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner has adopted an equity and inclusion
program/plan or has otherwise instituted equity-focused policies related to
project procurement, material sourcing, construction, inspection, hiring, or
other activities designed to ensure racial equity in the overall delivery and
implementation of the Project. (Identify the relevant programs, plans, or
policies in the supporting narrative below.)
X
The Project includes physical-barrier-mitigating land bridges, caps, lids, linear
parks, and multimodal mobility investments that either redress past barriers to
opportunity or that proactively create new connections and opportunities for
underserved communities that are underserved by transportation. (Identify the
relevant investments in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project includes new or improved walking, biking, and rolling access for
individuals with disabilities, especially access that reverses the disproportional
impacts of crashes on people of color and mitigates neighborhood bifurcation.
(Identify the new or improved access in the supporting narrative below.)
The Project includes new or improved freight access to underserved
communities to increase access to goods and job opportunities for those
underserved communities. (Identify the new or improved access in the
supporting narrative below.)
X The Recipient has taken other actions related to the Project to improve racial
equity and reduce barriers to opportunity, as described in the supporting
narrative below.
The Recipient has not yet taken actions related to the Project to improve racial
equity and reduce barriers to opportunity but, before beginning construction of
the project, will take relevant actions described in Attachment A. (Identify the
relevant actions from Attachment A in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient has not taken actions related to the Project to improve racial
equity and reduce barriers to opportunity and will not take those actions under
this award.
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2. Supporting Narrative.
The project removes a significant barrier to walking and biking along the Burlington -
South Burlington – Williston corridor and will open up opportunities for lower cost
commuting and other travel between these job and resource rich communities. The
project serves an area which include 23 percent of Chittenden County’s population, 31
percent of the county’s BIPOC population, and the 44 percent of the county’s very low-
income households.
As part of the procurement process for a design team, the City considered DBE/MBE in
the selection criteria as to the extent allowed under Federal and State procurement rules.
The City has required a specific outreach team embedded in the preliminary engineering
consultant to develop relationships with, and solicit feedback and design commentary
from under-represented communities, such as lower wage hotel and grocery store
employees, people of color, people of low-income, people without private vehicles,
people with disabilities, people that are transit dependent, LGBTQ+, and youth.
Resources for translation, childcare, sustenance, and compensation are included in the
preliminary engineering budget to ensure that designers hear from and create a design
that reflects the needs of these end users.
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RECIPIENT SIGNATURE PAGE The Recipient, intending to be legally bound, is signing this agreement on the date stated
opposite that party’s signature.
Vermont Agency of Transportation
Date
By: Signature of Recipient’s Authorized Representative Joe Flynn
Name
Transportation Secretary
Title
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FIRST-TIER SUBRECIPIENT SIGNATURE PAGE The First-Tier Subrecipient, intending to be legally bound, is signing this agreement on the date
stated opposite that party’s signature.
City of South Burlington, Vermont
Date
By: Signature of First-Tier Subrecipient’s Authorized Representative Jessie Baker
Name City Manager
Title
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USDOT SIGNATURE PAGE The USDOT, intending to be legally bound, is signing this agreement on the date stated opposite
that party’s signature.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Date By: Signature of USDOT’s Authorized Representative Matthew Hake
Name FHWA Vermont Division Administrator
Title
STATE OF VERMONT GRANT AGREEMENT Part 1-Grant Award Detail
SECTION I - GENERAL GRANT INFORMATION
1 Grant #: 2 Original Amendment #
3 Grant Title:
4 Amount Previously Awarded:
$
5 Amount Awarded This Action:
$
6 Total Award Amount:
$
7 Award Start Date: 8 Award End Date: 9 Subrecipient Award: YES NO
10 Vendor #: 11 Grantee Name:
12 Grantee Address:
13 City: 14 State: 15 Zip Code:
16 State Granting Agency: 17 Business Unit:
18 Performance Measures:
YES NO
19Match/In-Kind: $ Description:
20 If this action is an amendment, the following is amended:
Amount: Funding Allocation: Performance Period: Scope of Work: Other:
SECTION II - SUBRECIPIENT AWARD INFORMATION
21 'ƌĂŶƚĞĞ/ĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞƌh /η͗22 Indirect Rate:
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(Approved rate or de minimis 10%)
23 FFATA: YES NO
24 Grantee Fiscal Year End Month (MM format): 25 R&D:
26 ŶƚŝƚLJ/ĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞƌh /EĂŵĞ (if different than VISION Vendor Name in Box 11):
SECTION III - FUNDING ALLOCATION
STATE FUNDS
Fund Type
27Awarded
Previously
28Award
This Action
29Cumulative
Award
30Special & Other Fund Descriptions
General Fund $ $ $
Special Fund $$$
Global Commitment
(non-subrecipient funds)
$$$
Other State Funds $$$
FEDERAL FUNDS
(includes subrecipient Global Commitment funds)
Required Federal
Award Information
31CFDA
#
32Program Title
33Awarded
Previously
34Award
This Action
35Cumulative
Award
36FAIN
37Federal
Award
Date
38Total
Federal
Award
$
39 Federal Awarding Agency: 40 Federal Award Project Descr:
$$$$
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$$$$
Federal Awarding Agency: Federal Award Project Descr:
$$$$
Federal Awarding Agency: Federal Award Project Descr:
$$$$
Federal Awarding Agency: Federal Award Project Descr:
Total Awarded - All Funds $$$
SECTION IV - CONTACT INFORMATION
STATE GRANTING AGENCY GRANTEE
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180 Market Street
South Burlington VT 05403
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Peter Pochop
Project Manager
803-477-3123
peter.pochop@vermont.gov
Jesse Baker
City Manager
802-846-4107
jbaker@southburlingtonvt.gov
ATTACHMENT A
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND
SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY SUBRECIPIENT
1. Project Location and Description. The Project is described as follows:
Town South Burlington
Location Interstate 89 MM 88.5 to 89.0, Exit 14 Ramps A and B
Description Pedestrian Facilities along ramps and East – West Pedestrian Bridge over I89
ATTACHMENT B
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. Funding Ratio. Up to the maximum limiting amount (MLA) shown below, the State
agrees to pay _67.11222_% of the total Project costs eligible for federal participation, including,
but not limited to, administration, engineering, right-of-way, utility, railroad relocation and
construction costs, except for State’s review costs, which will be borne 100% by the State. The
State shall not be responsible for expenses incurred by the Subrecipient except as specified in this
Agreement.
Phase Federal $ State $ Local $ Total $
Total Available Funds to
Subrecipient* $9,768,834 $0 $4,787,136 $14,555,970
*The amounts noted may not reflect expenditures that were covered under prior agreements or
contracts.
7. Allocation of Funds by STATE. On the basis of the Subrecipient’s request for
authorization to develop the Project, and subject to the availability of state and federal funds, the
State agrees to make available to the Subrecipient a sum not to exceed $_0_ in State funds and
$_9,768,834 in federal-aid funds for engineering, right-of-way, utility and railroad relocation
where applicable, construction, and construction engineering costs (as described in Section 5
above).
8. Payment of Invoices by the STATE. The State agrees to pay the Subrecipient the
federal and state shares of properly documented bills invoiced by the Subrecipient.
Invoices, which shall clearly reference the Project name and number, shall be sent to:
Name: Peter Pochop, Project Manager
Division: Project Delivery Bureau - Municipal Assistance
Address: Vermont Agency of Transportation
219 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
ATTACHMENT E
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• This agreement is as anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant Agreement
between FHWA, City of South Burlington and VTrans which is attached and is
made part of this agreement.
• Tapered Match Agreement was approved by FHWA 4/29/22.
• Advance Construction was approved by FHWA 4/29/22.
• Additional federal funds may be utilized as local match up to $588,500, as per
November 2, 2021 email from US Secretary of Transportation’s office and is further
outlined in the attached Fiscal Year 2021 RAISE Grant Agreement.
ATTACHMENT H
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS, STATE LIAISON, WAIVER OF STANDARDS AND
MODIFICATIONS OF DESIGN STEPS, PLANS, DOCUMENTS AND ESTIMATES
Required Submittals: Conceptual Plans, Final Plans and Contract Plans, Specifications and
Estimates
State Liaison: Peter Pochop, Project Manager
Waivers of Standards: NONE
Modifications of Project Design Steps, Plans, Documents and Estimates:
In order to meet tight timeline for obligation of Federal RAISE Grant construction funds by
September 30, 2024, NEPA PACE was obtained utilizing 2018 and 2019 Scoping Studies “Area
of Potential Effect” (APE) and subsequent ROW clear is to be obtained concurrent with
Conceptual and Preliminary Plan Development.
Memo
To: Jessie Baker, City Manager
From: Dave Wheeler, Deputy Director of Water Resources
CC: Tom DiPietro, Director of Public Works
Date: September 12, 2022
Re: CWSRF Loan Agreement Documents - South Burlington 3 Acre Stormwater Retrofit Designs
In 2021, the City of South Burlington applied for and received approval for a loan through the State of
Vermont’s FY21 Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF) for preliminary engineering and final
design work for “3 Acre Sites” impacted by the Stormwater General Permit 3-9050. The City is currently
working to assist 12 of the local “3 Acre Sites” in moving through the design and permitting stage of their
required stormwater project.
In late 2021, the City applied for an amendment to the loan for an additional $140,970 to cover the “Final
Notice of Intent Fees” that will need to be paid to the State as part of the 3-9050 permitting process.
These costs are calculated at a rate of $860 per impervious acre being permitted, as a one-time fee. The
total value of the loan has increased to $815,970.00, with 100% loan forgiveness. Without this loan
amendment, the City and other co-permittees would be required to cover payment of the Final NOI fees
to the State.
Therefore, as the City Council has previously indicated their support for this project, I am
requesting that council vote to approve signing the attached loan agreement documentation. If
you have any questions, please contact me at (802) 658 – 7961 x6113 or dwheeler@southburlingtonvt.gov.
LOAN AGREEMENT
Vermont State Revolving Fund Loan RF1-289-2.1
Loan Amount: $815,970.00
1. City of South Burlington, the Municipality, hereby certifies to the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank (“Bond Bank”) that:
(a) It will secure all state and federal permits, licenses and approvals necessary to
construct and operate the improvements to be financed by the Loan (the “Project”), if any, as described in Exhibit A; (b) It has established, or covenants with the Bond Bank to establish, by ordinance, rule
or regulation, a rate charge or assessment schedule which will generate annually sufficient
revenue to pay: (i) Principal, administrative fees and interest of the Municipal Note, as the same becomes due; and
(ii) reasonably anticipated cost of operating and maintaining the improvements to be financed by the Loan, if any, and the system of which is a part; (c) It has duly established a fund under Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, or
by other means permitted by law which, for so long as the Municipal Note shall remain outstanding, shall be maintained and replenished from time to time, and used solely to repair, replace, improve and enlarge the improvement to be financed by the Loan, if any. 2. The Municipality shall make funds sufficient to pay the principal, administrative fees and
interest as the same matures (based upon the Maturity Schedule appended hereto as Exhibit C) available to the Bond Bank at least five business days prior to each principal payment date. 3. The Bond Bank and Municipality agree that Loan proceeds will be paid to the Municipality as Project costs are incurred and paid by the Municipality over the course of the Project, but in no
event shall payments be made more often than monthly, and only on Municipality’s certification, through its authorized representative, that such costs have been paid. 4. The Municipality is obligated to make the principal, administrative fee and interest portion of the Municipal Note payments scheduled by the Bond Bank on an annual basis. The
Municipality may prepay the Loan at its option without penalty. 5. The Municipality shall be obligated to inform in writing to the Bond Bank, or such agent designated by the Bond Bank, at least thirty days prior to each principal payment date of any
changes to the name of the official or address to whom invoices for the payment of principal,
administrative fees and interest should be sent. 6. The period of performance for this agreement begins upon execution and ends five years after execution.
7. Notwithstanding paragraph 14 hereof, prior to payment of the amount of the Loan, or any portion thereof, the Bond Bank shall have the right to cancel all or any part of its obligations hereunder and after payment of any portion thereof to require a refund of amounts paid if:
(a) Any representation made by the Municipality to the Bond Bank in connection with
its application for a loan or additional loans shall be incorrect or incomplete in any material respect; or (b) The Municipality has violated commitments made by it in its application and
supporting documents or has violated any of the terms of this Loan Agreement.
8. The Municipality shall at all times comply with all applicable federal and state requirements pertaining to the Project, including but not limited to requirements of Federal Clean Water Act, Title 24 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, and the list of Federal Laws and
Authorities included as Exhibit B. The enumeration of the Federal Laws and Authorities in Exhibit
B shall not be construed as a waiver by the Municipality of any exemption or exception, jurisdictional or otherwise. 9. If any provisions of this Loan Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid or
unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Loan Agreement and this Loan Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein. 10. This Loan Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, any of which shall be
regarded for all purposes as an original and all of which constitute but one and the same instrument. Each party agrees that it will execute any and all documents or other instruments, and take such other actions as are necessary, to give effect to the terms of this Loan Agreement. 11. No waiver by either party of any term or condition of the Loan Agreement shall be deemed
or construed as a waiver of any other terms or conditions, nor shall a waiver of any breach be deemed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach, whether of the same or of a different section, subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase, or other provision of this Loan Agreement. Any delay in exercising rights or requirements of the Loan Agreement does not constitute a waiver of such rights or requirements.
12. The Municipality agrees to indemnify and hold the Bond Bank, the state, its officials, agents, and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, costs, and damages resulting from the negligent performance or non-performance by the Municipality or any of its officials, agents, or employees of the Municipality's obligations under this Agreement, as it
may be amended or supplemented from time to time. It is further understood that such indemnity
shall not be limited by an insurance coverage. 13. The Municipality agrees that the Loan will be adjusted upon final audit to an amount equal to or less than the project costs determined eligible by the Department of Environmental
Conservation and recommended to the Bond Bank for loan participation.
14. The Municipality agrees that if actual final eligible costs are less than the amount paid under the Loan Agreement, repayment of the excess funds will be made within sixty days of the request made by the Department of Environmental Conservation.
15. Increases, amendments, or modifications to the project during construction will be processed for record keeping purposes only, except for the addition of major approved Project Elements, Exhibit A. The Loan Agreement will also be amended upon completion of the project based upon final audited eligible costs, and any increases in the Loan will be made contingent
upon availability of funds. All Project records will be retained by the Municipality and made
available for state inspection upon request for three years after Project completion or until any audit questions have been resolved, whichever is later. 16. The Municipality will obtain flood insurance for any insurable portion of the Project.
17. The Municipality agrees to use the loan proceeds solely for the project for which the loan is made and any approved amendments thereto. The Municipality further agrees to make prompt payment to the contractors and to apply any interest received to the Project. Once payment has been made to contractors, the applicant shall submit a payment request to the Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC). Funds will be disbursed from Federal Award ID Number CS500001## (## equals last two digits of award year). Upon disbursement, DEC will notify the Municipality of the standard terms and conditions applicable based on the exact amount of federal funds disbursed and relevant capitalization grant being drawn down. Please see https://dec.vermont.gov/water-investment/water-financing/srf/reimbursement-help for the
standard terms and conditions. If the foregoing link is not accessible, contact DEC for assistance. 18. The terms of this Loan Agreement shall be controlling over those of any prior Agreement with respect to this Loan Agreement. However, this Loan Agreement shall not otherwise supersede the terms of any other agreements between the Municipality and the State.
19. The Municipality agrees to furnish to the Bond Bank such financial statements as the Bond Bank may reasonably request, which statements and supporting records shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
20. This agreement will be funded by approximately 80 percent federal funds. These funds are being awarded in accord with the Federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, CFDA number 66.458, under the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency. This is not a research and development award. For any accounting year in which the Municipality expends Loan proceeds and other Federal funds of $750,000.00 or more from all Federal sources, the Municipality shall
have an audit performed in accord with the Federal Single Audit Act and furnish a copy to the
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation within 9 months of the end of Municipality’s accounting period. 21. By acceptance of this Agreement, the Municipality agrees to complete a Subrecipient
Annual Report as provided by the Department of Finance. Prior to submitting the Subrecipient
Annual Report, the Municipality must review previous fiscal year disbursements from the Facilities Engineering Division to determine the actual amount of federal funds disbursed from the loan proceeds. The Subrecipient Annual Report must then be submitted to the State of Vermont Department of Finance within 45 days after its fiscal year end, informing the State whether or not
a single audit is required for the prior fiscal year. If a single audit is required, the Municipality will
submit a copy of the audit report to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation within 9 months of its fiscal year end. If a single audit is not required, only the Subrecipient Annual Report to the State Department of Finance is required.
22. The Municipality understands that the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act, which is codified
at Subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40 of the United States Code and U.S. Department of Labor Memorandum No. 208 (“Memorandum 208”), may apply to the Project, and the Municipality certifies and agrees that with respect to the Project, it has complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and Memorandum 208, as applicable.
23. The effective date of the Loan Agreement is the execution date of the General Obligation Note. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
Attest: VERMONT MUNICIPAL BOND BANK By: _______________________________
Secretary Executive Director Attest: City of South Burlington
By: _______________________________ Clerk Chair of the Governing Body And by:
___________________________________ Treasurer Date____________________________
List of Loan Exhibits EXHIBIT A: Project description and conditions EXHIBIT B: List of Federal Laws and Authorities EXHIBIT C: General Obligation Note
EXHIBIT D: Resolution and Certificate
EXHIBIT A PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS FOR THIS AGREEMENT
Description: The City of South Burlington contains approximately 46 developments/commercial properties identified as 3-Acre Sites in the State's Stormwater General Permit 3-9050. Among the 46 sites, the City estimates there are
at least 34 new stormwater treatment practices that will need to be constructed, along with 38 existing stormwater treatment practices identified for potential upgrades or expansions. The City is proposing to complete engineering design for 10 to 12 of the 46 sites with this project. This loan amendment is for the Stormwater Notice of Intent Fees for this first wave of retrofits.
Conditions: 1) Repayment of this loan shall commence no later than five (5) years after the execution of the loan. 2) If the project funded with this loan proceeds to construction within five (5) years of loan execution and
the construction project is funded with a SRF loan, the planning loan will be consolidated with the construction loan. 3) The engineer will meet with the Water Investment Division (WID) to present work summaries at 30% work completion, 60% work completion, and 90% work completion, or as otherwise directed by the
WID engineer. Disbursements will not be made without each required meeting and disbursements above 90% of the loan amount will not be made until the final documents have been received, reviewed, and approved by WID.
4) If this project is funded by USDA/Rural Development or any other non-CWSRF funding, the applicant
shall, within sixty (60) days of receiving the non-CWSRF funding, repay the entire portion of the CWSRF planning loan(s). 5) The Applicant shall, as a condition of the loan, provide the Department with a digitally formatted copy
of any plan or surveys developed with funds awarded under the loan, if the Applicant or any
subcontractor develops plans or surveys in digital format. By acceptance of the loan, the Applicant agrees to pass through this requirement to any subcontracts awarded and funded by the loan. This condition is included pursuant to Section 56 of Act 233 of 1994. Such digital formats are subject to the Federal Freedom of Information Act and the State Access to Public Records and Document Statute and,
unless otherwise restricted, the Department will release copies of such information to the general public
upon request. It shall be acceptable to submit read only copies or copies marked archival copies only. The Applicant, by acceptance of this loan agrees not to copyright any plans or surveys developed pursuant to this action. Acceptable electronic formats include pdf and pdf/A.
EXHIBIT B LIST OF FEDERAL LAWS AND AUTHORITIES WHERE APPLICABLE
ENVIRONMENTAL:
• “American Iron and Steel” requirements of P.L. 113-76 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014
• Archeological and Historic Preservation 16 USC §469a-1
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 16 USC §668-668c
• Clean Air Act, 42 USC §7401
• Coastal Barrier Resources Act, 16 USC §3501
• Coastal Zone Management 16 USC §1451
• Davis-Bacon Act (40 CFR '31.36(i)(5))
• Davis Bacon and Related Acts Wage Rate Requirements (29 CFR 5.5)
• Endangered Species Act, 16 USC §1531
• Floodplain Management, Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 12148
• Protection of Wetlands, Executive Order 11990 (1977) as amended by Executive Order 12608 (1997)
• Environmental Justice, Executive Order 12898
• Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment, Executive Order 11990 (1977), as amended
by Executive Order
• Farmland Protection Policy Act, 7 USC §4201
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 USC §661
• Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, 16 USC §1801 et seq.
• Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 USC §7703 et seq.
• Migratory Bird Act 16 USC Chapter 7, Subchapter II: Migratory Bird Treaty
• National Historic Preservation Act 54 USC § 300101 et seq.
• Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC §403
• Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 USC §300f
• Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 16 USC §1271 ECONOMIC:
• Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966, PL 89-754 as amended
• Section 306 of the Clean Air Act and Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, including Executive Order 11738, Administration of the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with Respect to Federal Contracts, Grants, or Loans
SOCIAL LEGISLATION:
• Age Discrimination Act, PL 94-135
• Civil Rights Act of 1964, PL 88-352
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, 49 USC § 47113 - Minority and disadvantaged business participation
• Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11264
• Women’s and Minority Business Enterprise, Executive Orders 11625 and 12138
• Section 13 of PL 92-500; Prohibition against sex discrimination under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973, PL 93-112 (including Executive Orders 11914 and 11250)
MISCELLANEOUS AUTHORITY:
• Executive Order 12549 - Debarment and Suspension
• Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-386)
• Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, PL 91-646
• Signage requirements per 2015 EPA guidance
• 2 CFR 200.216 and section 889 of Public Law 115-232, Prohibition of certain telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment
• Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions of the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act (IIJA)
EXHIBIT C $815,970.00 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF VERMONT City of South Burlington GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE The City of South Burlington (hereinafter called the “Municipality”), a body corporate and a political
subdivision of the State of Vermont, promises to pay to the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, or registered assigns, the not-to-exceed sum of $815,970.00 with a preliminary interest at the rate of 0.00% per annum and with a preliminary administrative fee of 0.00%, subject to change based on final disbursed value, beginning on 9/1/2027 as follows:
There is no repayment schedule for this loan agreement amendment. The loan principal and loan forgiveness are equal.
EXHIBIT C This Note is payable in lawful money of the United States at People’s United Bank in the City of Burlington,
State of Vermont. Repayment terms shall comply with 24 V.S.A. Chapter 120, §4755 which prohibits deferral of payment. Final payment of this Bond shall be made upon surrender of this Bond for cancellation. This Note is issued by the Municipality for the purpose of financing planning and design of infrastructure improvements under and by virtue of Title 24, Vermont Statutes Annotated, and a vote of the governing body
of the Municipality duly passed on 11/2/2021. This Note is transferable only upon presentation to the Treasurer of the Municipality with a written assignment duly acknowledged or proved. No transfer hereof shall be effectual unless made on the books of the Municipality kept by the Treasurer as transfer agent and noted hereon by the Treasurer with a record of payments
as provided hereon. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required to be done precedent to and in the issuing of this Note have been done, have happened, and have been performed in regular and due form, as required by such law and vote, and for the assessment, collection and payment hereon of a tax to pay the same
when due the full faith and credit of the Municipality are hereby irrevocably pledged. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the Municipality has caused this Note to be signed by its Treasurer, and a majority of its Selectboard and its seal to be affixed hereto.
City of South Burlington By: _____________________________
________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________ Majority of its Governing Body Date____________________________
________________________________ Treasurer
EXHIBIT C $815,970.00
City of South Burlington
GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTE
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
It is hereby certified that this Note is a fully registered Note, payable only to the holder of record as appears of
record in the office of the Treasurer of the issuing Municipality. This Note may be transferred by presentation of the same with an assignment in writing signed by the registered holder. Presentation shall be made to the Treasurer of the Municipality at his office and he shall record such transfer in his records and on the Note. The name and address of the original registered owner of this Note is
Vermont Bond Bank, 100 Bank St, Suite 401, Burlington, VT 05402.
.
___________________________ Treasurer
EXHIBIT D RESOLUTION AND CERTIFICATE
(General Obligation) (Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund) WHEREAS, at meetings of the municipal legislative body of the City of South Burlington (herein called the “Municipality”) at each of which all or a majority of the members were present and voting, which meetings
were duly noticed, called and held as appears of record, it was found and determined that the public interest and necessity required certain public stormwater system improvements described in Exhibit A, and it was further found and determined that the cost of making such public improvements would be too great to be paid out of ordinary annual income and revenue, and that a proposal for providing such improvements and the issuance of bonds of the Municipality to pay for its share of the cost of the same shall be submitted to the legal voters at
meetings thereof, and it will be ordered, all of which action will be hereby ratified and confirmed; and WHEREAS, the Municipality has applied for financial assistance in planning for the authorized improvements which application has been approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, as evidenced by the Funding Application Approval, the terms and conditions of which
are found in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, pursuant to powers vested in them by law the said governing board is about to enter into a Loan Agreement on behalf of the Municipality with the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank respecting a Loan from said Bank in the amount of $815,970.00 to be discounted by the amount of up to $815,970, repayable with interest
at the rate of 0.00% per annum, together with an administrative fee of 0.00%. AND WHEREAS, the Note to be given by the Municipality to the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank at the time of receiving the proceeds of said Loan shall be substantially in the form found in Exhibit C;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Governing Body proceed forthwith to cause said Note to be executed and delivered to the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank upon the price and terms stated, and be registered as the law provides; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Note when issued and delivered pursuant to law and this Resolution
shall be the valid and binding obligation of the said Municipality, payable according to law and the terms and tenor thereof from unlimited ad valorem taxes on the grand list of taxable property of said Municipality as established, assessed, apportioned and provided by law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to all other taxes, there shall annually be assessed and collected
in the manner provided by law each year until the Note, or any bond or bonds issued to refund or replace the same, is fully paid, a tax, charge or assessment sufficient to pay the note and bond or bonds as the same shall become due; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that execution of the above-referenced Loan Agreement between the
Municipality and the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank is hereby authorized, the presiding officer of the legislative body and Treasurer of the borrower being directed to execute said Loan Agreement on behalf of the Municipality and the legislative branch thereof; and
EXHIBIT D
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipality expressly incorporates into this Resolution each and every term, provision, covenant and representation set forth at length in Exhibit A to be delivered in connection with the issuance and sale of the Note, execution and delivery of each of which is hereby authorized, ratified and confirmed in all respects, and the covenants, representations and undertakings set forth at length in said
Loan Agreement are incorporated herein by reference; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all acts and things heretofore done by the lawfully constituted officers of the Municipality, and any and all acts or proceedings of the Municipality and of its Governing Body, in, about or concerning the improvements hereinabove described and of the issuance of evidence of debt in connection
therewith, are hereby ratified and confirmed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in connection with the pending sale of the Note in the face amount of $815,970.00 to the Vermont Municipal Bond Bank, execution and delivery of the Note, this Resolution Certificate, Loan Agreement and incidental documents, all attached hereto, are authorized; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that People’s United Bank in the City of Burlington, Vermont, is hereby designated the Municipality's paying agent with respect to the Note and the Loan Agreement. And we, the undersigned officers, as indicated, hereby certify that we as such officers have signed the Note
payable as aforesaid, and reciting that it is issued under and pursuant to the vote herein above mentioned, and we also certify that the Note is duly registered in the office of the Treasurer of the Municipality as prescribed by law.
And we, the said officers of the Municipality, hereby certify that we are the duly chosen, qualified and acting
officers of the Municipality as undersigned; that the Note is issued pursuant to said authority; that no other proceedings relating thereto have been taken; and that no such authority or proceeding has been repealed or amended. We further certify that no litigation is pending or threatened affecting the validity of the Note nor the levy and
collection of taxes, charges or assessments to pay it, nor the works of improvement financed by the proceeds of
the Note, and that neither the corporate existence of the Municipality nor the title of any of us to our respective offices is being questioned.
EXHIBIT D ATTEST: City of South Burlington
By: ____________________________ Clerk
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Majority of its Governing Body And By:
_______________________________ Its Treasurer
Memo
To: South Burlington City Council
From: David Wheeler, Deputy Director of Water Resources
CC: Jessie Baker, City Manager
Tom DiPietro, Director of Public Works
Date: September 12, 2022
Re: Award of Engineering Contract for Water Quality Monitoring and Testing
On Thursday August 3, 2022 the City of South Burlington issued a request for proposals for water quality
monitoring and testing services for the closed landfill located at 104 Landfill Road and the former Police
Department at 575 Dorset Street. Each of these sites requires ongoing groundwater monitoring due to
the presence of groundwater contaminants from the landfill leachate and a former fueling station.
We received proposals from 2 firms interested in completing this work (Table 1). Stone Environmental
provides the best value for the work at $74,386. This cost covers a four-year period and is consistent
with spending under the Landfill Engineering line-item in previous fiscal years.
Table 1. Summary of Quotes Received for Water Quality Monitoring & Testing
Engineering Firm Total Bid Price
Stone Environmental $74,386
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates $ 122,425
Based on this, I am requesting that City Council authorize the South Burlington Department of
Public Works to award the Water Quality Monitoring and Testing contract to Stone
Environmental, Inc. If you would like additional information on this project or the bid results, please
contact David Wheeler, Deputy Director of Water Resources, at (802) 658-7961 x6113 or
dwheeler@southburlingtonvt.gov.
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August 31, 2022
Dave Wheeler
Deputy Director of Environmental Services
City of South Burlington
104 Landfill Road
South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
Submitted via e-mail to dwheeler@southburlingtonvt.gov
Stone Project No. 20211238 & 20211239
Subject: Proposal for Water Quality Monitoring and Testing Agreement- South Burlington Landfill and
Former South Burlington Police Department
Dear Dave,
Stone Environmental, Inc (Stone) is pleased to present the City of South Burlington our proposal to perform
water quality monitoring and testing services at two sites as follows: 1) a closed landfill property located at
104 Landfill Road (South Burlington Landfill) and 2) a property impacted by a release of petroleum located
at 575 Dorset Street (Former South Burlington Police Department). This proposal is in response to the
Request for Proposals (RFP) dated August 3, 2022. As set forth below, Stone is proposing a novel approach to
the sampling and data evaluation that we believe will lead to a shortened timeframe for site closure and/or a
cessation of monitoring efforts.
Stone understands that the South Burlington Landfill was closed and capped in 1992 and that post-closure
care of the landfill is currently governed by a Solid Waste Management Facility Certification (ID# CH770)
that is valid from April 6, 2022 through March 31, 2027. In 2004, a leachate collection system was installed
along the western edge of the landfill to collect and treat leachate-contaminated groundwater originating
from beneath the landfill and that system remains in operation to this day. Monitoring of groundwater and
surface water has occurred since closure with the most recent event occurring in May 2022. Elevated levels of
metals and select volatile organic compounds (VOCs) above applicable Vermont Groundwater Enforcement
Standards (VGES) and/or Preventive Action Levels (PALs) continue to be reported in several monitoring
wells and in the leachate pump station. Additionally, elevated levels of metals in surface water continue to be
reported above applicable Vermont Water Quality Standards (VWQS). In preparing this proposal, Stone
reviewed the documents provided by the City of South Burlington and the most recent water quality report
prepared by Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. Through this review, Stone recommends performing
groundwater sampling in accordance with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT
DEC) Environmental Data Collection and Analysis Guidance dated February 2021. Previous groundwater
sampling methods included purging with a bailer, where groundwater in the monitoring well is actively
surged and mixed resulting in increased levels of turbidity, which may result in a bias high reporting of
metals concentrations. Sampling-induced turbidity problems can often be mitigated by using low-flow
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purging and sampling techniques. Furthermore, the use of a dedicated polyethylene bailer may result in
cross-contamination between sampling events due to the potential for contaminants to sorb to the bailer over
time. Should Stone be awarded this contract we propose changing the sampling methodology to low-flow
techniques in accordance with industry standards and VT DEC guidance. The low-flow methodology has
slightly higher labor and equipment costs to implement but in the long-term the City of South Burlington
will likely see a cost savings by reducing the timeframe for post-closure care.
The Former South Burlington Police Department site is currently managed under VT DEC Site
Management Section (SMS) #13-1384 due to a release of petroleum from an underground storage tank
(UST) that occurred in 1993. The site is subject to biennial long-term monitoring in accordance with the
Investigation & Remediation of Contaminated Properties Rule (IRule) with costs eligible for reimbursement
through the Petroleum Cleanup Fund (PCF). The most recent biennial monitoring event occurred in May
2022 and Stone reviewed that report, prepared by Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., in support of preparing
this proposal. Similar to the landfill site, Stone recommends a change in the sampling approach from bailer
to low-flow as the latter technique has been shown to produce more representative samples of the
groundwater formation and thus leads to faster site closure given the data acquired is more reliable. The
novel approach would also mitigate the substantial risk of cross-contamination between sampling events that
is present when using dedicated polyethylene bailers, especially for VOC sampling. Since costs are eligible for
PCF reimbursement and must be approved by the VT DEC, there is no cost impact to the City of South
Burlington by changing the sampling approach. Stone manages several PCF sites and routinely uses a low-
flow sampling approach that is approved by the VT DEC.
Scope of Work
The post-closure care of the South Burlington Landfill includes groundwater and surface water monitoring
on a semi-annual basis during the months of May and October. The VT DEC SMS has requested biennial
monitoring of groundwater at the Former South Burlington Police Department with the next event occurring
in May 2024.
1.1 South Burlington Landfill
1.1.1 Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring (Semi-Annual)
In March of each year monitoring will be performed, Stone will provide the City of South Burlington an
updated cost estimate for post-closure groundwater and surface water monitoring. Semi-annual monitoring
events will occur in October 2022, May 2023, October 2023, May 2024, October 2024, and May 2025.
The semi-annual monitoring events will include the collection of groundwater samples and water levels from
seven existing monitoring wells as follows: LCW-1, MW-3, MW-4R, MW-5, MW-6D, MW-7D and MW-8R.
Additionally, a groundwater sample will be collected from the leachate pump station wet well. Groundwater
samples will be collected using low-flow sampling techniques and analyzed for volatile organic compounds
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(VOCs), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and dissolved metals in accordance with the schedule provided in
the recent certification and summarized in Table 1 on the next page. One duplicate, one VOC trip blank and
one equipment blank will be collected for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) purposes.
The semi-annual monitoring events will also include the collection of surface water samples from existing
locations SS-1, SS-4, and SS-5. Samples will be submitted for VOCs (fall only), COD, and total metals
analysis in accordance with the schedule provided in the recent certification and summarized in Table 1
below.
All samples will be measured for physical and chemical field parameters including pH, specific conductance,
temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), oxygen reduction potential (ORP), and turbidity.
Table 1: South Burlington Landfill Sampling Schedule
Monitoring Location VOCs Inorganics (Spring & Fall)
SS-1 EPA 8021B (Fall) COD, Total Metals (As, Mn, Pb), Metals
Furnace Digestion
SS-4 EPA 8021B (Fall) COD, Total Metals (As, Mn, Pb), Metals
Furnace Digestion
SS-5 EPA 8021B (Fall) COD, Total Metals (As, Mn, Pb), Metals
Furnace Digestion
LCW-1 EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Cd, Mn, Ni, Pb),
Metals Furnace Digestion
MW-3 EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Mn, Ni), Metals
Furnace Digestion
MW-4R EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Mn, Ni), Metals
Furnace Digestion
MW-5 EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Cd, Mn, Ni),
Metals Furnace Digestion
MW-6D EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Mn, Ni, Pb),
Metals Furnace Digestion
MW-7D EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Cd, Mn, Pb),
Metals Furnace Digestion
MW-8R EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Mn, Ni, Pb),
Metals Furnace Digestion
Pump Station EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Mn, Ni, Pb),
Metals Furnace Digestion
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Monitoring Location VOCs Inorganics (Spring & Fall)
Duplicate EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Cd, Mn, Ni),
Metals Furnace Digestion
Equipment Blank - COD, Dissolved Metals (As, Cd, Mn, Ni),
Metals Furnace Digestion
Trip Blank EPA 8021B (Spring) & EPA 8260B (Fall) -
1.1.2 Reporting
Within 60-days of each semi-annual monitoring event, Stone will prepare a Semi-Annual Monitoring
Report. The report will document field activities, include a summary of all analytical results obtained, provide
an evaluation of the data versus relevant regulatory criteria, and offer conclusions and recommendations.
Stone recommends a direct comparison to regulatory criteria and evaluating trends using a Mann-Kendall
trend analysis. Stone confirmed this approach with Ms. Kasey Kathan of the VT DEC. While data has
historically been analyzed using upper 95% confidence levels, Stone believes this is an antiquated approach
and it is not required in the current certification. The Mann-Kendall trend analysis will evaluate the
statistical significance of any trends observed so that a reduction in monitoring frequency can be
recommended if warranted. The report will include full laboratory reports, and appropriate tables and figures
including a time series trend analysis of contaminant concentrations detected in the monitoring well network
and surface water locations. The time series trend analysis will include historical data for the past 4 years and
all data acquired under this contract. Stone will trend all historical data if available in an excel format.
Stone will deliver a draft Semi-Annual Monitoring Report to the City of South Burlington for review and
comment. Following the City’s approval, Stone will deliver the Semi-Annual Monitoring Report to the VT
DEC, Solid Waste Department.
1.2 Former South Burlington Police Department
1.2.1 Work Plan Preparation and Regulatory Coordination
Prior to the May 2024 sampling event, Stone will prepare a work plan and cost estimate for submittal to the
VT DEC, SMS for review and approval. Costs for the event are eligible for PCF reimbursement and Stone
will handle all necessary paperwork in this regard.
1.2.2 Groundwater Monitoring
The biennial monitoring event planned for May 2024 will include the collection of groundwater samples and
depth-to-liquid measurements from ten existing monitoring wells as follows: MW-4, MW-5, MW-7, MW-8,
MW-9, MW-12, MW-13, MW-14, MW-15, and MW-16. Groundwater samples will be collected using low-
flow sampling techniques and analyzed for Vermont petroleum-target list VOCs. One duplicate and one
VOC trip blank will be collected for QA/QC purposes. All samples will be measured for physical and
chemical field parameters including pH, specific conductance, temperature, DO, ORP, and turbidity.
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1.2.3 Reporting
Within 45-days of receipt of all analytical data, Stone will prepare a Long-Term Monitoring Report in
accordance with the IRule. The report will document field activities, include a summary of all analytical
results obtained, provide an evaluation of the data versus relevant regulatory criteria, present an updated site
conceptual model and sensitive receptor survey, identify data gaps, and offer conclusions and
recommendations. The report will include full laboratory reports, field notes, and appropriate tables and
figures including a time series trend analysis of contaminant concentrations detected in the monitoring well
network. The time series trend analysis will include historical data for the past 4 years and all data acquired
under this contract. Stone will trend all historical data if available in an excel format.
Stone will deliver a draft Long-Term Monitoring Report to the City of South Burlington for review and
comment. Following the City’s approval, Stone will deliver the Long-Term Monitoring Report to the VT
DEC, SMS and complete all necessary paperwork for PCF reimbursement.
Project Resources
Rebecca Treat, P.G., Senior Geologist will serve as Stone’s Project Manager and lead technical resource on
the project. Katrina Mattice, P.E., Project Engineer, and will provide senior technical review of all
deliverables. Rebecca Treat will be supported by technical staff with experience in conducting groundwater
hydrogeologic assessments. Resumes for Rebecca Treat and Katrina Mattice are attached.
For this project, Stone will team with Eurofins of South Burlington, Vermont for the laboratory analysis.
Schedule
Tables 2 and 3, below, provide a schedule for completion of milestones for each task described above.
Table 1: South Burlington Landfill Proposed Project Schedule
Timeline Tasks
September-December 2022 October 2022 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
March 2023 Submittal of Updated Cost Estimate
April-July 2023 May 2023 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
September-December 2023 October 2023 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
March 2024 Submittal of Updated Cost Estimate
April-July 2024 May 2024 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
September-December 2024 October 2024 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
March 2025 Submittal of Updated Cost Estimate
April-July 2025 May 2025 Semi-Annual Monitoring Event and Reporting
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Table 3: Former South Burlington Police Station Proposed Schedule
Timeline Tasks
January 2024 Submittal of Work Plan and Cost Estimate to VT DEC
February-June 30, 2024 May 2024 Biennial Monitoring Event and Reporting
Variations to these schedules will be made with the input from project stakeholders, as necessary.
Cost Proposal
Costs for our proposed Scope of Services will be billed on a time-and-materials to a maximum basis; we will
not exceed the proposed budget without your prior consent. As stated previously, costs for the Former South
Burlington Police Department site are PCF reimbursable and Stone will handle all necessary paperwork.
Costs are summarized by task in Table 4 and Table 5 on the next page.
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Table 4: South Burlington Landfill Cost Proposal
Task
Senior
Professional (hours)
Project
Professional (hours)
Staff
Professional (hours) Professional Services Consultant Expenses Total
Task 1a –Fall Groundwater and Surface
Water Monitoring 6 - 28 $3,154 $2,011 $1,964 $7,129
Task 1b – Spring Groundwater and
Surface Water Monitoring 6 - 28 $3,154 $1,813 $1,964 $6,931
Task 2 – Reporting (per event) 2 12 22 $3,962 $0 $0 $3,962
ANNUAL TOTAL (2022) 8 12 50 $7,116 $2,011 $1,964 $11,091
ANNUAL TOTAL (2023) 16 24 100 $14,232 $3,824 $3,928 $21,984
ANNUAL TOTAL (2024) 16 24 100 $14,232 $3,824 $3,928 $21,984
ANNUAL TOTAL (2025) 8 12 50 $7,116 $1,813 $1,964 $10,893
TOTAL CONTRACT 48 72 300 $42,696 $11,472 $11,784 $65,952
Table 5: Former South Burlington Police Department Cost Proposal (PCF Reimbursable and subject to VT DEC approval)
Task
Senior
Professional
(hours)
Project
Professional
(hours)
Staff
Professional
(hours)
Professional
Services Consultant Expenses Total
Task 1 –Work Plan Preparation &
Regulatory Coordination 1 6 - $825 $0 $0 $825
Task 2 – Groundwater Monitoring - 2 26 $2,505 $792 $922 $4,219
Task 3 – Reporting 2 4 28 $3,390 $0 $0 $3,390
TOTAL (PCF REIMBURSABLE) 3 12 54 $6,720 $792 $922 $8,434
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Stone can provide a cost for annual engineering inspection services for the South Burlington Landfill if
requested. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this project. Please do not hesitate to contact
me with questions at the information provided below.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Treat, P.G.
Senior Geologist
Mobile / 617.780.4383
Email / rtreat@stone-env.com
Attachments - Resumes
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Rebecca Treat, PG / Senior Geologist
rtreat@stone-env.com / 617.780.4383 / www.stone-env.com 1
As a Senior Geologist at Stone, Rebecca applies her field, analytical, and
management experience to a variety of environmental projects. Rebecca is a
professional geologist with over 15 years in environmental project
management and geological field investigations. She has served as the lead
technical expert for Brownfields projects throughout Vermont and northern
New England and has extensive experience conducting investigations and
cleanups for PFAS, chlorinated solvents, and hazardous building materials.
Employment History
Stone Environmental, Inc. / Montpelier, Vermont
Senior Geologist / 2022 – Present
Senior scientist responsible for design and preparation of Work Plans and
project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans, implementation of technical
work scopes, project management, data management and interpretation, and
technical report writing. Area of technical focus include Phase I/II
Environmental Assessments (ESAs), evaluation of Corrective Action
Alternatives & Corrective Action Plans, construction oversight and managing
hazardous materials. Clients include state and federal regulatory agencies,
government organizations such as the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation and Regional Planning Commissions, and private entities.
KAS, Inc. / Williston, Vermont
Senior Project Geologist / 2014 – 2022
Senior manager at primary decision maker for over 30 environmental projects
located throughout Vermont including several Brownfield redevelopment
projects, complex co-mingled contaminant plume sites with active and
ongoing remedial actions. Technical lead for PFAS and chlorinated solvent
investigations and cleanups. Responsible for developing budgets and work
plans up to $500,000, preparing and reviewing technical reports, coordinating
with clients and regulatory agencies, oversight and training of junior staff.
Wilcox & Barton, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts
Project Geologist / 2010 – 2011
Managed budgets up to $100,000, scheduling, project scopes, field oversight,
and client and agency coordination for multiple projects governed under
various state and federal regulatory programs. Produced technical reports in
compliance with protocols such as ASTM, VTDEC, MCP, NHDES, and
EPA standards. Prepared CAD-quality exploration plans, site plans, geological
cross-sections, groundwater contour maps, and isopleth maps. Collected
samples of various media including groundwater, soil, soil gas, bedrock,
drinking water, air, and building materials. Responsible for field and
laboratory data analyses.
Arcadis U.S. / Boston, Massachusetts
Project Geologist / 2004 – 2010
Managed all aspects of ESAs and soil and groundwater investigations from
proposal preparation, client relations management, project schedule and
budget development, junior field staff oversight and training, and coordination
with agencies including MassDEP and EPA. Provided construction oversight
and hazardous material management for building demolition and
Years of Experience / 17
Years of Experience at Stone / <1
Education
B.S., Geology, 2003, Portland State
University
Professional Certifications
Licensed Professional Geologist, New
York, No. 000764
ASTM/EPA Environmental
Professional
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc.
Ground Penetrating Radar training,
2008
Skills
Brownfield Redevelopment
Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment
Phase II Environmental Site
Investigation and Final Report
Evaluation of Corrective Action
Alternatives & Corrective Action Plan
Corrective Action / Remedial Design
and Cost Estimate
Construction Oversight
Hazardous Material Management
Honors and Awards
Research Experience for
Undergraduates Program, National
Science Foundation, 2001
Rebecca Treat, P.G. / Senior Geologist
rtreat@stone-env.com / 617.780.4383 / www.stone-env.com 2
removal/closure of hydraulic lift systems and underground storage tanks. Conducted Phase I and Phase II ESAs in
accordance with municipal, state, and federal regulations. Performed subsurface drilling, underground storage tank
location, and bedrock mapping. Produced technical report, prepared CAD-quality plans, and maps, collected samples,
and analyzed field and laboratory data as listed above.
Portland State University Geology Department / Portland, Oregon
Independent Student Researcher and Research Assistant / 2000 - 2001
Performed electron microscopy research on biological samples from Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Prepared
samples, cataloged inventory, and maintained lab supplies in the Geomicrobiology and Electron Microscopy
Laboratory. Assisted with obtaining core samples with the vibracore unit and preparing logbooks based on lithology and
characteristics of sediment.
Related Project Experience (Performed not at Stone)
Former Industrial Facility / 2014-2022 / Shelburne, Vermont
Project manager for a complex co-mingled PFAS, CVOC and 1,4-dioxane plume located adjacent to a sensitive wetland
area. Designed and implemented an investigative strategy to define extent and distribution of contaminants, evaluate
fate and transport mechanisms, identify source(s), and evaluate temporal and seasonal contaminant trends.
Investigative approach involved sampling a variety media such as soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater and
utilizing several PFAS laboratory methods such as EPA 537.1 Modified, Isotope Dilution, TOP Assay and SPLP.
Project remains in investigative phase with a robust monitoring program.
Daycare, Library & Town Hall Property / 2019-2022 / Southern Vermont
Project manager for an investigation of PFAS identified in a public water system that serves a day care, library and
Town Hall. Impacts were discovered as a result of Act 21 testing. Designed and implemented an investigative strategy
to identify source(s), evaluate potential impacts to nearby private drinking water supplies, define the extent and
distribution of PFAS impacts in both overburden and bedrock aquifers and evaluate temporal and seasonal
contaminant trends. Sampling program evaluated onsite septic systems and evaluated other wash water/gray water
disposal areas given the onsite presence of suspected PFAS containing products such as floor waxes/finishes.
Investigative approach involved sampling soil, sludge/wastewater, groundwater and drinking water for PFAS by various
methods. Project remains in investigative phase with routine monitoring of nearby drinking water supplies and
groundwater. Assisted in developing a remedial strategy for the onsite public supply well; those effort are currently in
progress.
Composting Facility / 2018-2019 / Southern Vermont
Project manager for a small composting facility site that was seeking to explore options to upgrade to a medium size
facility.
Wastewater Treatment Facility / 2020-2022 / Southern Vermont
Project manager for a wastewater treatment facility site with active NPDES and biosolid land application
permits/certifications that require PFAS sampling of biosolids, soil and groundwater. Responsible for coordinating and
overseeing monitoring program and regulatory reporting.
Various Closed Municipal Landfills / 2014-2022 / Southern Vermont
Project manager for several closed municipal landfills that required semi-annual monitoring of several contaminants
including PFAS. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing monitoring program, periodic regulatory recertifications,
installation and management of several PFAS point-of-entry treatment systems for impacted private and public
drinking water systems, and regulatory reporting.
Putney Paper Company Mill and Lagoon / Marcal Vermont/Putney Paper Company / 2022-Present / Putney,
Vermont / Stone Project 20211049
Project manager for an investigation of PFAS impacts associated with an active paper mill facility. Investigative efforts
have identified former lagoons on the property as the primary source of PFAS impacts in soil, sediment, groundwater,
and surface water. Project remains in the investigative phase with a focus on evaluating the hydraulic condition of a
nearby brook and determining the extent and distribution of PFAS impacts primarily in the overburden and bedrock
aquifers.
Katrina Mattice, PE / Project Engineer III
kmattice@stone-env.com / 802.229.6434 / www.stone-env.com 1
Katrina is a professional engineer and project manager with over 10 years of
experience focused on the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites and
Brownfield properties. Katrina is skilled in all aspects of site investigation and
remediation, including investigation and treatment of emerging contaminants such
as PFAS, vapor intrusion assessment and mitigation, environmental regulatory
compliance, and remedial planning and implementation. Her remediation
experience has ranged from large-scale excavation projects, multi-phase extraction
and biosparging systems, and injection technologies including chemical oxidation.
Katrina’s expertise also includes stormwater management, water system operation,
dam safety monitoring and Oil Pollution Prevention regulation compliance.
Related Project Experience
Groundwater Monitoring and Water Supply Treatment, Southern
Vermont Regional Airport / Vermont Agency of Transportation / 2019-
Present / North Clarendon, Vermont
Field lead performing quarterly drinking water supply well sampling at
impacted residential properties and public community water system (PCWS)
due to release of aqueous film-forming foam from firefighting and firefighting
training on the Southern Vermont Regional Airport property. Support
operations and maintenance of point-of-entry treatment systems using
activated carbon to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in drinking water.
Managed large data set and prepared deliverables to inform property owners of
drinking water results.
PFAS Assessment, Saint Johnsbury Biosolids Land Application Sites, /
Town of Saint Johnsbury and H2O Innovation/ 2019 - 2021 / Barnet,
Lyndonville and North Danville, Vermont
Project Manager performing PFAS assessment at three biosolids land
application sites including soil, groundwater, and drinking water assessment.
Designed work plans and reports in accordance with the Vermont
Groundwater Protection Rule and Strategy. Coordinated with a utility
company, Town, and VT DEC Residuals Management Program. Currently
evaluating the need for corrective actions including institutional controls and
long-term compliance monitoring.
Risk-Based Cleanup and Disposal Plan and Corrective Action Plan, 19
Bennett Drive/ Coop Hill, LLC / 2018–2020 / Brattleboro, Vermont
Project Manager for Supplemental Phase II ESA and cleanup of commercial
property that was used as a printing facility with an offset printing press that
operated into the 1980s and lead to widespread PCB contamination in the
8,700 square foot warehouse and office building. Prepared Corrective Action
Plan in accordance with the Vermont Department of Environmental
Conservation (VT DEC) Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated
Properties Rule and a Risk-Based Cleanup Plan for EPA review in accordance
with 40 CFR 761. Corrective actions included concrete slab removal in a
warehouse space, encapsulation of PCB remediation waste in a maintenance
bay, and building materials removal in an office space.
Brownfields Redevelopment of Former Blodgett Oven Factory, Private
Client with Partial Funding from Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission, 44-50 Lakeside Drive, Burlington, Vermont, 2019–2020
Performed Qualified Environmental Professional oversight for cleanup of a
16-acre property in Burlington, Vermont with over 70-years of industrial
Years of Experience / 12
Years of Experience at Stone / 4
Education
Bachelor of Science, Environmental
Resources and Forest Engineering,
Cum Laude, 2008, SUNY College of
Environmental Science and Forestry
Professional Certifications
Vermont Professional Engineer, No.
018.0118851
New York Professional Engineer, No.
093202
Class II Public Water System
Operator, VT, No. OP04409
40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste
Operations and Emergency Response
Health and Safety Training & Annual
8-Hour Refresher
Skills
Brownfield Redevelopment
Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment
Phase II Environmental Site
Investigation and Final Report
Evaluation of Corrective Action
Alternatives & Corrective Action Plan
Corrective Action / Remedial Design
and Cost Estimate
Construction Oversight
Erosion Prevention & Sediment
Control
Water Systems Operation
Dam Safety Monitoring
Katrina Mattice, PE / Project Engineer
kmattice@stone-env.com / 802.229.6434 / www.stone-env.com 2
history that resulted in PAH contaminated soil and widespread PCB contamination in an 80,000 square-foot building
and subsurface piping structure. Coordinated with general contractor and subcontractor to implement a Self-
Implementing/Risk-Based Cleanup Plan in accordance with TSCA 40 CFR 761. Performed verification sampling
following the excavation and removal of a subsurface piping structure that had PCB contamination. Performed
verification sampling following the cutting and removal of a concrete slab that had PCB contamination.
Environmental Review and Asbestos Abatement, Bolton Valley Resort and Bolton Valley Community Water
and Sewer District / BVR, LLC / 2019–2020 / Bolton, Vermont
Prepared an Environmental Review for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted
project to assess the impacts of the project on the environment and the impacts of the environment on the project, in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all other local, state, and federal associated laws
and authorities triggered by the HUD Part 58 ER. The environmental review included a Phase I and II Environmental
Site Assessment. Stone subcontracted with Clay Point Associates, Inc. to perform asbestos inspection and asbestos
abatement plan of the Bolton Valley hotel. Clay Point performed air clearance monitoring following asbestos
abatement.
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment, Comtu Falls, 10 Park Street/ Mount Ascutney Regional
Commission / 2020 - 2021 / Springfield, Vermont
Designed and implemented a Phase II ESA for Comtu Falls property that was a former machine shop and textile
manufacturer. The redevelopment plan includes a mixed use retail, commercial and residential building and the Phase
II ESA was designed to evaluate exposure risk to current and future site users. PCBs have been identified as
remediation waste within the Site building wood flooring system, and an EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
cleanup plan is pending.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Youngs Landfill, 893 VT Route 78/ Northwest Regional Planning
Commission / 2020 - 2021 / Highgate, Vermont
Supported Brownfields program enrollee with solar redevelopment plan by performing a data gap analysis and partial
Phase II ESA for the Youngs Landfill Site. Contaminants of concern that have been identified through three decades of
environmental assessment include petroleum and chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile
organic compounds (SVOCs), metals, dioxins and furans, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and 1,4-dioxane.
Coordinated with Northwest Regional Planning Commission and VT DEC to gain offsite access to assess groundwater
on adjoining properties that are potentially or known to be impacted third parties.
Evaluation of Corrective Action Alternatives, Muriel B Harris Trust, 4435 VT Route 5/ Vermont Department
of Environmental Conservation / 2020 - 2021 / Sutton, Vermont
Lead engineer evaluating corrective actions to cleanup petroleum contamination associated with a former crude oil
pump station. Designed and implemented a site investigation to collect additional data to fill data gaps and evaluated
three cleanup alternatives to coincide with a redevelopment plan to renovate existing buildings for commercial and
residential use.
Phase I and II ESA, 80 Flat Street/ Vivace Realty LLC / 2020 / Brattleboro, Vermont
Prepared a Phase I ESA with funding from Windham Regional Commission (WRC) through the Brownfields
Assessment Grant for a former wood manufacturing facility with several industrial properties adjacent to the Subject
Property and identified several recognized environmental conditions (RECs). Next phase of work also funded by WRC
included a Site-Specific Quality Assurance Project Plan (SSQAPP) and Phase II ESA. Phase II ESA field work was
implemented and included soil gas, soil, and groundwater assessment.
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, Lynwood Crown Farm/ Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department /
2019 / West Charleston, Vermont
Designed and implemented a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment to support a property transaction and farm
retirement plan to restore the Clyde River and surrounding wetlands on a former dairy farm with large farm dump.
Performed test pitting, soil and groundwater assessment and identified petroleum and hazardous materials within the
farm dump. Coordinated with Solid Waste division to determine appropriate clean-up plan. Prepared a Corrective
Action Plan for a diesel fuel release.
August 30, 2022
Dave Wheeler
Deputy Director of Stormwater Resources
Department of Public Works
City of South Burlington
104 Landfill Road
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
RE: Request for Proposals (RFP)
South Burlington Water Quality Monitoring & Testing Agreement
Dear Mr. Wheeler:
The City of South Burlington is looking to hire a consultant to conduct groundwater and surface water
monitoring at two sites to maintain VTDEC compliance. The attached Cost Proposal indicates how we
would allocate time and resources to best meet the needs of the City, while being cognizant of cost and
schedule.
The project will be managed out of our Burlington office by Laura Clements, PE, who will serve as the
Contract and Project Manager, and Kirstin DiPietro Worden, PE, who will serve as Senior Technical Lead
Engineer.
The scope of work is as outlined in the Request for Proposal issued August 3, 2022, except for
completing, filing, and obtaining a reauthorization for the City to be approved for PCF reimbursement
(reference Page 5, Site 2 Paragraph A). We understand the City will complete this work. We have
included some time, however, to prepare a detailed breakdown of costs and separate invoice, to
support the City’s request for reimbursement.
Hoyle Tanner – along with Endyne, Inc. – have been providing water quality monitoring and testing
services for the closed landfill and former police department site for many years and appreciate the
opportunity to continue this work for South Burlington.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at (802) 489-7378.
Respectfully submitted,
HOYLE, TANNER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Laura Clements, PE, LEED AP
Construction Project Manager
(802) 489-7378
COST PROPOSAL
COST BREAKDOWN BY LOCATION
Closed Landfill $106,857
Former Police Dept Site $15,568
TOTAL $122,425
COST BREAKDOWN BY YEAR
2022 2023 2024 2025
Hoyle Tanner $16,779 $24,688 $40,044 $13,970
Endyne, Inc. $4,458 $8,135 $9,898 $4,458
TOTAL $21,237 $32,823 $49,942 $18,428
BILL RATES
TITLE 2022 2023 2024 2025
Project Manager $175 $186 $198 $210
Senior Technical Engineer $185 $197 $209 $222
Project Engineer $135 $144 $153 $163
Engineer $105 $112 $119 $127
Senior CADD Designer $130 $138 $147 $156
Senior Project Assistant $107 $114 $121 $129
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS PER EMPLOYEE
Project
Manager
Senior
Technical
Engineer
Project
Engineer Engineer
Senior
Project
Assistant
Senior
CADD
Designer
2022 - Landfill 34 10 8 55 2 3
2023 - Landfill 20 20 16 100 4 6
2024 - Landfill & Former
PD 36 28 24 150 6 8
2025 - Landfill 10 10 8 50 2 3
Total Hours 100 68 56 355 14 20
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802-846-4106 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
South Burlington City Council
FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning & Chief Sustainability Officer
SUBJECT: Climate Action Plan Progress Annual Report 2021-22
DATE: September 19, 2022 Council meeting
In July 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution #2021-10, “Policymaking to Reduce Carbon Emissions
And Counteract Climate Change.” That Resolution affirmed the Council’s commitment to addressing
climate change and resolved to immediately establish a Task Force to develop a Climate Action Plan.
The Resolution, additionally, tasked the City’s Chief Sustainability Officer to “annually report to the City
Council on the progress that the City is making on enacting the Climate Action Plan using standard
tools and metrics and will verify that the City appropriately factors climate impacts into all applicable
actions and decisions.”
This very first Annual Report takes the form of this memorandum as the Climate Action Plan itself, and
establishing baseline criteria for evaluation are the primary products of this year.
Climate Action Plan
The draft Climate Action Plan was unanimously approved by the Climate Action Plan Task Force at their
meeting of September 8, 2022. This draft Plan reflects the dedicated work of seven voting and two ex-
officio task force members, staff from the CCRPC serving in their consulting role, and many many
members of the community providing feedback.
The Task Force met 16 times over the course of 10 months, with all meetings open the public. All were
held with both and in-person and interactive video option for participants. The Task Force received
multiple oral comments throughout their work, several written comments in response to the draft
Climate Action Plan, and over 150 responses to a community poll on Climate Change held over the
summer of 2022.
The draft Plan is submitted to the Council as part of this same Council meeting. It contains a series of
High Impact Actions, organized by Sector, that are expected to have the most significant impacts on
addressing emissions in the community. These are accompanied by a host of supporting actions to
provide a comprehensive approach to meeting the Council’s objectives as identified in the Resolution.
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Emissions modelling & scenarios
Included within the Plan is table showing the estimated current (2019) emission inventory and projected
(2030) emissions by sector within the City’s geographic boundaries (not including airport operations,
which is discussed within the Plan).
The projections were prepared using ICLEI’s ClearPath model. ICLEI is a national non-profit entity who
mission is to ad government entities in measuring and addressing climate change. The baseline
evaluation by sector will enable the City to periodically track implementation progress.
The model includes a series of specific year 2030 targets and a potential suite of outcomes that can
achieve these targets. The Plan’s actions are oriented towards achieving these results. Staff is working
with our partners to determine how to best track progress on these specific outcomes.
Government Operations
In the anticipation of the approval of a plan defining desired actions the City has continued its effort to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the City government.
The three largest efforts involve energy audits of all City buildings, tracking the availability of electric
vehicles to perform City functions and placing a major emphasis on energy efficiency in the upgrading of
the Bartlett Bay WWTP.
In addition, the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program, presently under development, will include a
dialogue of the climate change-oriented assessment undertaken by the applicable department in
preparation of each recommended Project.
As a guide toward these efforts an analysis has been conducted indicating what would be required to
meet the transportation goals.
Implementation and Policy Actions
In addition to the above, several policy initiatives are underway or under consideration for the upcoming
year. The list below covers only major themes (aside from the building ordinance).
• Climate Action Transportation Implementation Plan. Preparation of this implementation plan is
funded and kick-off is expected this fall. Completion spring 2023
• Climate Action Government Operations Implementation Plan. Preparation of this
implementation plan is funded and kick-off is expected this fall. Completion summer 2023
• Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission and City Council will be discussing the vision and
goals of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan this fall to provide broad direction in its drafting.
Completion of the Comprehensive Plan Fall 2023
• New building heating/hot water ordinance. Under consideration by Council Fall 2022
• Authority to regulate existing building heating; possible recommendation from Climate Action
Plan Task Force Sept 2022
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
An Ordinance Relating to Building and Building Construction – Regulation of
Heating and Domestic Water Heating Systems in new buildings
It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of South Burlington as follows:
RENEWABLE HEATING AND DOMESTIC WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
I. Purpose and Authority
(a) Purpose. It is in the public interest and in the interest of public health and safety to
achieve a high degree of conservation of energy and, where possible, reduce emissions of
greenhouse gasses by requiring buildings to meet specified energy efficiency
performance standards and maximum allowable heat loss standards.
(b) Authority. All provisions in this article relating to heating systems and domestic water
heating systems are adopted pursuant to the authority and powers granted by the Vermont
Legislature in 24 V.S.A. Chapter 83 (Building Inspectors and Regulation of Building:
Bylaws and ordinances; penalties), as reasonably necessary to improve the health, safety,
and welfare of the public from fuel leaks and explosions, and from air pollution,
including that which is causing climate change and thereby threatens the city and its
inhabitants.
II. Definitions
(a) A “renewable primary heating system” shall mean a heating system that meets at least
eighty-five percent (85%) of the building’s design heating load calculated per the
Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.1)
and is fueled by:
i. Electricity (with exception of electric resistance units prohibited by the Vermont
Commercial Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.2.3); or
ii. Wood pellets or woodchips; or
iii. Other renewable fuel used by conventional primary heating systems, including
renewable gas, biodiesel, and renewable district heating, if the building owner
provides a contract demonstrating that the fuel required by the conventional
primary heating system is fully sourced from such other renewable fuels for the
life of that conventional heating system. “Renewable gas” shall mean methane
produced by the organic material and sourced from landfills, wastewater
treatment facilities, and farms as offered under a tariff or supply contract from a
utility such as Vermont Gas Systems.
(b) A “renewable domestic water heating system” shall mean a domestic water heating
system that is fueled by:
i. Electricity (with exception of electric resistance units prohibited by the Vermont
Commercial Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.2.3); or
ii. Wood pellets or woodchips; or
iii. Solar thermal energy; or
iv. Other renewable fuel used by conventional primary water heating systems,
including renewable gas, biodiesel, and renewable district heating, if the building
owner provides a contract demonstrating that the fuel required by the
conventional primary water heating system is fully sourced from such other
renewable fuels for the life of that conventional water heating system.
“Renewable gas” shall mean methane produced by the organic material and
sourced from landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms as offered under
a tariff or supply contract from a utility such as Vermont Gas Systems.
(c) A “non-primary heating system” shall include back-up heating system or ventilation/air
tempering system.
(d) “New Building” shall mean all new construction of residential, commercial, or industrial
buildings with a heating source and/or domestic water heating source where either:
i. a complete application package for a construction permit submitted pursuant to
the City of South Burlington Fire Prevention and Safety Ordinance is stamped
received by the City of South Burlington Fire Marshal on or after January 1,
2023; or
ii. for owner-occupied single family residential buildings only, a complete
application for a zoning permit submitted pursuant to the City of South Burlington
Land Development Regulations is received and deemed complete by the City of
South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning on or after January 1, 2023.
III. Applicability
All New Buildings shall utilize a Renewable Primary Heating System and a Renewable
Domestic Water Heating System. Non-Primary Heating Systems that use non-renewable fuels
may also be installed and utilized.
IV. Waiver
The Building Inspector may issue a Certificate of Compliance where an applicant certifies that a
waiver to the requirements of this Ordinance is warranted on the grounds that utilizing a
renewable primary heating system or a renewable domestic water heating system in a new
building would be uneconomical. To be deemed uneconomical, the 25-year capital and
operational cost of the least expensive renewable primary heating system or renewable domestic
water heating system, including any available incentives from their Utility Provider, Efficiency
Vermont, or other state or federal entities, must be more than the 25-year capital and operational
costs of a non-renewable primary hating system or non-renewable domestic water heating
system, including the cost of externalities calculated by a building carbon price of $100 per ton
for the life of the non-renewable primary heating system or non-renewable domestic water
heating system. The building carbon price of $100 per ton shall be annually adjusted by the
program administrator equivalent to 100% of the annual change in the Consumer Price Index For
All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region, to go into effect January 1 of every
ensuing year.
V. Appointment of a Building Inspector
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the South Burlington City Council shall appoint
a Building Inspector who shall be a disinterested and competent person with experience in the
construction of various types of buildings.
VI. Powers and Duties of the Building Inspector
The Building Inspector shall have all powers necessary to ensure compliance with this
Ordinance, including, but not limited to, receiving Applications, collecting Certifications, and
issuing Certificates of Compliance, and shall report on such actions to the Fire Marshal and
Director of Planning and Zoning.
VII. Revocation of Appointment
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the South Burlington City Council may remove
the Appointed Building Inspector, at any time.
VIII. Application; Certificate of Compliance; Condition Precedent
(a) Application. For all New Buildings, an Application (“Application”) for a Certificate of
Compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Building
Inspector. The Building Inspector will develop and make available to the public an
application form that shall be utilized by any applicant.
(b) Certificate of Compliance. The Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of
Compliance upon receipt of an Application and a complete Certification submitted in
accordance with Section IX, below.
(c) Condition Precedent. Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by the Building Inspector
shall be a condition precedent to:
i. Occupancy of a New Building
ii. If applicable, issuance by the City of South Burlington Fire Marshal acting
under 20 V.S.A. §2736 of any final occupancy/construction permit for a New
Building in accordance with the City of South Burlington Fire Prevention and
Safety Ordinance.
iii. If applicable, issuance by the City of South Burlington Zoning Administrator
of a certificate of occupancy for a New Building in accordance with the City of
South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
IX. Certification
(a) For all New Buildings, a certification (“Certification”) shall be submitted to the Building
Inspector that either:
1) certifies that the New Building meets the requirements of this Ordinance; or
2) certifies that the New Building is entitled to a waiver in accordance with the
requirements of Section IV of this Ordinance.
A Certification may be completed by a builder, a licensed professional engineer, a
licensed professional plumber, a licensed professional electrician, a licensed architect, or
an accredited home energy rating organization. The Building Inspector will develop and
make available to the public a certificate form that lists the key features of this
Ordinance. Any person submitting a Certification shall use this certificate form to certify
compliance with this Ordinance or certify waiver entitlement. To complete Certification,
a copy of the completed Certification shall also be permanently affixed to the outside of
the heating equipment and/or domestic water heater, to the electrical service panel
located inside the building, or in a visible location in the vicinity of one of these three
areas. A builder may contract with a licensed professional engineer, a licensed
professional plumber, a licensed professional electrician, a licensed architect, or an
accredited home energy rating organization to issue certification and to indemnify the
builder from any liability to the owner of the New Building caused by noncompliance
with this Ordinance. A Certification may be filed contemporaneously with the
Application for a Certificate of Compliance.
X. Enforcement
Any person who violates a provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to
$800 per day for each day that such violation continues. Firefighters and police officers of the
City of South Burlington shall be authorized to act as Issuing Municipal Officials to issue and
pursue before the Judicial Bureau or other appropriate judicial body a municipal complaint. A
municipal complaint may, at the discretion of the Issuing Municipal Official, be dismissed upon
the successful completion of a restorative justice program before the South Burlington
Community Justice Center.
XI. Civil Penalty; Waiver Fee
An issuing Municipal Official is authorized to recover civil penalties in the following amounts
for each violation:
(a) Civil Penalties:
First Offense: $200
Second Offense: $400
Third Offense: $600
Forth and subsequent offenses $800
(b) Waiver Fees – An issuing Municipal Official is authorized to recover a waiver fee, in lieu
of a civil penalty, in the following amount, for any person who declines to contest a
municipal complaint and pays the waiver fee:
First Offense: $100
Second Offense: $200
Third Offense: $300
Forth and subsequent offenses $400
XII. Other Relief
In addition to the recovery of civil penalties provided for above, the City may seek to enforce
this Ordinance by an appropriate action for injunctive relief. Further, nothing herein shall be
construed to limit other rights, remedies, or penalties available by law, including under Chapter
83 of Title 24, V.S.A.
XIII. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
finding shall not invalidate any other part of this Ordinance.
VGS Technical Review: Ordinance Relating to Renewable Heating and Domestic Hot Water Systems
Incorrect section of Commercial Building Energy Standard (CBES) referenced
• The ordinance’s Domestic Hot Water (DHW) definition (b.i.) references the HVAC section of the
Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) for Electric resistance space heating (Section
C403.2.3). This section prohibits electric resistance, with an exception for cold-climate heat
pumps, and is not related to DHW systems. The requirements are based upon outdoor air
conditions (temperature and humidity) for the Vermont climate, and the building envelope
construction (insulation levels and air-leakage) in order to properly size and operate a space
heating system.
• There is a DHW section in the CBES (Section C404 Service Water Heating) relating to efficiencies
of the water heating equipment and the distribution system. This section states the maximum
size allowed for electric water heaters (7.5 kW) with exceptions if a heat pump water heater is
used with required low-flow shower heads and Energy Star dishwashers. Minimum efficiency
requirements are listed in table C404.2 for electric, gas, and heat pump water heaters of various
types (storage, instantaneous, supply boilers). The ordinance could reference this section C404
of the CBES.
• There is no Vermont standard for calculating the domestic water heating load. That typically
falls to engineers using the 2019 ASHRAE Handbook- HVAC Applications, chapter 51 to design
the systems for specific building types and sizes. Sizing a DHW system is based on either
occupancy density and type, or the number of water fixtures. The necessary storage and
recovery rates for a DHW tank and heater are generated from these calculations.
Residential codes are not referenced; only commercial
• If residential new construction buildings are planned to be incorporated into this ordinance, the
Vermont Residential Building Energy Standard (RBES) should be referenced in lieu of the CBES
for those buildings. The RBES contains requirements on the circulation loops of a DHW system.
• DHW heater efficiencies for residential buildings are not included in the RBES but are set by the
US Department of Energy1. The uniform energy factor is calculated based on fuel type and the
rated storage volume (in gallons) of the heater.
• In order to ensure continuity for builders, architects, and engineers, we would recommend
adopting similar language definitions of multi-family buildings, i.e. any building with 5 or more
units where domestic water and heating is centralized.
Mixed use buildings
• Definition: Buildings that include both residential and commercial occupancies.
• If a structure is 3-stories or less in height, living spaces and areas serving only residential needs
will follow the RBES requirements. Commercial spaces within the structure will follow the CBES
requirements.
• If a structure is 4-stories or more, all areas will follow the CBES requirements.
1 See US Department of Energy, Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 430.32(d): https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-
10/chapter-II/subchapter-D/part-430/subpart-C/section-430.32
• How will multi-family buildings be treated with this ordinance? Will it differ depending on the
height?
Potential issues with electric hot water heaters in commercial buildings
• Based on existing technical limitations, any commercial customers with high water heating
requirements could have trouble meeting their capacity needs when trying to utilize only
electric or heat pump water heaters. In general, gas-fired burners are capable of higher recovery
rates than electric heating elements. The relatively high energy density of natural gas allows for
gas-fired burners to generate more heating energy in the same volumetric footprint compared
to electric heating elements. The space may not be available in the mechanical room for the
larger or numerous electric DHW units. Multiple elements operating at the same time may be
necessary to achieve the desired recovery rate, but the electrical service will need to be sized for
the total wattage.2
• Heat pump water heaters require at least “1000 cubic feet of air space around the water
heater” in order to cascade or stack multiple units to meet the peak demands of multi-family
domestic hot water or other end uses.3 The space considerations amplify, and the interactive
effects can cause the units to operate in resistance mode much of the time. For larger users, this
eliminates any efficiency benefits from the heat pump water heater, increases electrical demand
charges, and costs can be significant compared to gas.
• The first-hour ratings on heat pump water heaters help ensure that building peak demands are
met by the units. This is a challenge for commercial applications or high-volume systems like
hotels and restaurants. When comparing the AO Smith CAHP 120 hybrid heat pump to the AO
Smith BTH-199 high efficiency gas storage option, the recovery and gallons per hour ratings is 4
times higher for gas-fired equipment, and smaller volume tanks can still provide needed
capacity versus electric heat pump water heaters. The higher capacity gas-fired efficient
commercial tank water heaters can provide the business owner with size flexibility while
maintaining end-use specific needs.
Industrial/commercial definitions
• The ordinance does not define process heating and process water heating as exceptions. Service
Water Heating is defined in CBES C202 “Service Water Heating.” This allows for differentiation
between domestic hot water (showers, hand washing, etc.) and utilizing hot water for process,
spas, restaurants, breweries, food production, etc.
• Would a form-based exception for high hot water use be more applicable to the waiver process?
Waiver and lifecycle costs
• Lifecycle costs should be in line with equipment lifetimes or be more simplified. In conversations
with multi-family building operators, we have received feedback that they are seeing split
system cold climate heat pump condenser replacements in under 10 years. As we consider
2 See Consulting Specifying Engineer Magazine, How to select a commercial water heater:
https://www.csemag.com/articles/how-to-select-a-commercial-water-heater/
3 See US Department of Energy, Heat Pump Water Heaters: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-pump-
water-heaters
technologies, and the embodied carbon/refrigerant global warming potential of these systems,
it is important to consider the capital and operational costs associated with any technology.
• Utility incentives should not be factored into the lifecycle cost analysis as those will change over
time and are dependent on market conditions, prevailing energy codes, and represent a transfer
payment from other ratepayers.
• Metric ton or English ton for carbon?
Code Update for 2023 & Beyond
• New Vermont RBES and CBES are in the process of being developed, with a target effective date
of fall or winter 2023. These codes will incorporate new performance criteria for heating and
DHW equipment and will provide specific Multi-Family Energy Codes for the state:
https://publicservice.vermont.gov/content/building-energy-standards-update.
• Each code iteration will step closer to Vermont’s Net-Zero emissions target of 2030. These
progressions have been worked into the modeling of the 2023 proposal and ongoing codes up
through 2030.
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September 12, 2022 Jessie Baker, City Manager City Hall 180 Market Street South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Dear Manager Baker,
Thank you for providing stakeholders with an opportunity to share feedback as policymakers develop and review South Burlington’s Renewable Heating and Hot Water Ordinance proposal. VGS commends South Burlington’s local officials, and community volunteers, for their efforts to decarbonize. This letter provides a high-level overview of VGS’s operations in South Burlington and around the region. We also share feedback on the ordinance proposal, its technical feasibility, and points of consideration for implementation. We welcome the chance to provide additional details or answer questions before or at the City Council’s September 19, 2022 meeting.
Since 1966, VGS has delivered customers safe, reliable, and affordable heating. At present, we serve more than 55,000 customers in northwest Vermont, with approximately 7,500 premises in South Burlington. These include residential (83% of total South Burlington customers), commercial, and industrial users.
VGS is rapidly evolving its business to fight climate change and provide warmth to our customers in new and innovative ways that: (1) reduce energy usage, (2) increase access to the latest and most efficient in-home heating solutions, and (3) displace fossil fuels with cleaner alternatives. VGS’s team of 130+ dedicated Vermonters is focused on supporting these initiatives in a companywide effort to leverage our system to reduce emissions in line with Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) requirements. Our infrastructure serves as the link to serve Vermonters in new and innovative ways. VGS customers regularly access our expert service technicians, energy auditors and counselors, rebates for weatherization services and energy efficient appliances, zero percent financing options, and flexible repayment plans. We also provide income qualified assistance programs and other services to help our most energy and cost-burdened customers.
VGS’s long-term objective is to provide net zero emissions energy to customers with the recognition that its principal product today – fossil gas – has significant climate impacts. To this end, we continue to align our actions with existing and emerging statewide energy policy. During the 2022 legislative session, VGS supported adoption of a statewide Clean Heat Standard and creation of a fair, technology neutral framework to review and score fuel types and heating technologies based on lifecycle emissions analysis. We believe a statewide policy approach is the best manner to achieve our shared climate goals. However, we also recognize well-crafted municipal policy will play a part as State, regional and local policymakers align decarbonization objectives.
As both a regulated utility and one of the state’s three energy efficiency utilities (EEU), VGS is well positioned to assist South Burlington residents as they weatherize their homes, adopt more efficient home and water heating equipment, and shift to renewable energy sources. To illustrate this point, in the past year alone, we have increased weatherization rebates for low- and moderate-income customers, launched the first electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) offering of any gas-only utility in the country, procured greater volumes of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for our system, and announced development of a pilot project to produce green hydrogen to displace fossil gas. These advances are part of VGS’s Climate Plan, which is described in this memorandum provided during the State’s recent Comprehensive Energy Plan and Climate Action Plan development process.
VGS is working on alternative supply options beyond RNG, such as green hydrogen, district energy, and geothermal. We also plan to steadily increase the quantity of biomethane RNG in our system, significant quantities of which can be produced locally. With one of the most modern systems in the country, VGS’s infrastructure is well suited to carry increasingly renewable energy types. In addition, VGS expects the costs of these fuels, and their enabling technology, will become more and more competitive over time, presenting Vermonters with a viable and affordable option to offset fossil fuels.
Turning to the Renewable Heating and Hot Water Ordinance proposal before the South Burlington City Council, VGS can support policy that sets a clear standard that is technology and fuel neutral, and grants flexibility to achieve requirements. Policy should be tied to existing codes and should reflect technical ability and limitations. For this reason, we will separate our comments to focus on the heating proposal first and water heating proposal second, followed by several general points for consideration.
VGS has reviewed the 85% renewable heating requirement for new construction as it was drafted and presented on August 11, 2022. We note the proposal cites an existing standard to calculate heating load under the Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES), providing clarity to developers. However, there is no mention or reference to the Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) which will provide proper guidance for all residential and multi-family buildings heating system designs. The language is fuel and technology neutral and the defined fuel types provide flexibility to achieve the ordinance requirements. VGS supports inclusion of a definition for RNG and is comfortable with how this section of the ordinance reads. As noted above and described in more detail later in this letter, we think a statewide approach to transition the thermal sector that incentivizes deploying more low- or no-carbon energy is preferable to municipal policies that set multiple standards. That said, we are generally supportive of the draft ordinance’s heating sections with the caveat that the needs of residential and commercial buildings are quite different. A complete study and assessment of the needs of those sectors should be completed as part of the ordinance’s vetting process.
VGS has reservations about adopting the renewable primary domestic water heating system effective January 1, 2023. Unlike the heating proposal where CBES sets out clear guidance to calculate compliance with an 85% renewability requirement, Vermont lacks a standard to calculate water heating load. We acknowledge the draft language defines fuel types and could provide flexibility to achieve the ordinance
requirements. Even so, there are technical limitations to water heating technology and a much greater cost premium associated with decarbonized water heating technologies over existing gas-based solutions. While VGS has led the nation as the first natural gas utility to offer its residential customers electric HPWHs and we enthusiastically support the technology as one tool available to decarbonize water heating load in certain residences, we also recognize that these units are not a one-size-fits-all solution for every one of our customers. For instance, a dwelling’s existing heat system may provide an efficient water heating solution that is not suitable for conversion to a HPWH. Some dwellings lack adequate space or height requirements for a HPWH to function properly. And, for multi-family or large housing units, these units will not serve as the most cost effective or efficient option. Electrifying large commercial or industrial water heating loads is even more challenging. We encourage more study to develop a fuller understanding of the needs of these sectors and the businesses who may consider South Burlington as their home in the future.
In addition to the above notes on the Renewable Heating and Hot Water Ordinance proposal, we want to address several topics that have come up in the course of our conversations internally and with South Burlington stakeholders.
First, implementation of the primary renewable heating ordinance should be crafted such that building projects that have obtained all necessary permits and are approved for construction prior to the January 1, 2023 effective date are allowed under existing ordinance and code. This will serve to ensure these pending projects are not slowed, halted, or subject to extensive redesign at potentially great expense.
Second, it is important to consider how proposed changes to energy policy could impact other goals, such as development objectives, creating more housing options for Vermonters, and preserving affordability. New heating requirements could prohibit existing gas-powered technologies that can be served with RNG in the future, leading developers to choose more costly technologies for end users. This could drive up the property costs, including the cost of purchasing a home or renting.
Third, as a regulated utility, the warmth VGS provides customers is procured and distributed using least-cost planning. Our regulators rigorously vet and review our energy mix and rates to ensure stable, affordably priced service. We urge local policymakers to undertake a complete review of the proposed ordinance policies before adopting them with an eye toward understanding costs for end users. Generally speaking, the cost of warming a space or warming water with electricity is currently higher per energy unit than natural gas. We think it is appropriate to develop a full understanding of the affordability implications of the proposed ordinance, and whether there is a policy design that could serve to ramp up toward a set renewability standard, providing a path as new fuels and technology present heating solutions.
Finally, we note our preference for a statewide approach to energy planning. While we commend South Burlington for its focus to decarbonize the thermal sector, we ask that you consider the way local regulation could add complexity to achieving statewide energy goals. Like all utilities operating in Vermont, VGS is fully regulated, and complies with state law and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Service and the Vermont Public Utility Commission. Adding an additional layer of local regulation could result in a tapestry of municipal policies that are not aligned or consistent with state
energy policy and goals. The merits of this approach should be weighed as the State implements the actions to achieve the requirements set forth in the GWSA.
We hope this summary provides clarity on VGS’s position as it relates to the proposed Renewable Heating and Hot Water Ordinance. This community conversation is incredibly important. It impacts planning goals, climate objectives, and affordability. We appreciate the serious effort and attention South Burlington officials are giving to it, and look forward to partnering with you, and with our customers, to make progress toward our shared climate goals.
Sincerely,
Dylan Giambatista Leader of Public Affairs
Cold climate heat pumps are a key solution to addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the building
sector. We understand that there are other considerations that impact the choices building owners
make that affect housing affordability, including the cost to operate these systems. For most of the
state, heat pumps compare favorably to other forms of energy, but where natural gas is available,
depending on the use and size of the building, heat pumps may be more expensive to operate under
current natural gas rates.
Thank you and feel free to follow up with any questions you may have,
Peter
Peter Walke
Managing Director
. 20 Winooski Falls Way, 5th Floor
Winooski, VT 05404
Tel: +1 802-540-7710¦ Cell: +1 802-681-6760
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TO: CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
FROM: KATHY BEYER, SVP REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT: PROPOSED ZONING ORDINACE ON ELECTRIFICATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
DATE: 9.13.22
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed zoning ordinance in regards to
electrification of all new construction. Evernorth is a nonprofit housing developer with 35 years of
experience, working in communities across the state. We frequently partner with CHT on affordable
multifamily rental housing properties in Chittenden County.
Equitable Energy Efficiency for Multifamily Housing
Energy efficiency, including renewable energy, in relation to Vermont’s existing and new construction
housing is a critical tool to addressing climate change. However, in order to ensure that these energy
efficiency benefits and costs are shared equitably among Vermont residents, an Equitable Energy
Efficiency program needs to be incorporated into the State’s efforts.
If equity is a policy goal in reduction of our carbon footprint, then it must be matched with incentives
and considerations targeted to low and moderate income Vermonters.
Several Vermont towns are also heeding the call to address climate change and in some communities,
zoning ordinances are under consideration, or in place, that implement energy efficiency efforts that
go beyond the state’s Residential Energy Building Stretch Code. As with the state level, towns should
also incorporate into their efforts an Equitable Energy Efficiency approach to mitigate the costs passed
on to low and moderate income residents of that town.
Town ordinances and electrification of buildings
In some communities like Burlington and South Burlington, ordinances have been passed or are under
consideration to require electrification of buildings (heat pumps) for heating instead of natural gas.
South Burlington is also considering requiring electrification for domestic hot water which would also
be based on an emerging heat pump technology.
Affordable nonprofit housing developers like Evernorth and Champlain Housing Trust are committed to
building highly energy efficient buildings and have been leaders in our efforts to do so. We are also
committed to responding to the housing crisis by the need to build more, and not less, highly energy
efficient housing.
When a town considers an “electrification” ordinance, it is critical to understand that a multifamily
building is much more complex than a single family home.
Heating/cooling and solar:
For example, adding a heat pump to a two-story single family home is fairly straightforward. The
placement of the condenser unit can be easily accommodated, and the refrigerant lines do not require
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long runs. Additionally, adding solar on the roof top of a single family home is also fairly
straightforward and the roof top solar array can cover a good portion of the electrical load of the
single family building.
Doing the same in a multifamily building is much more complex. Let’s use the example of a 30 unit,
three story building with a flat roof. Placement of the condenser units is best accommodated on the
roof. Refrigerant lines must run the height (30-35 feet) to connect the condensers to the heating/
cooling unit.
Adding solar is feasible, but much of the roof space is now taken up by the condensers. And because a
multifamily building has a higher electric load (because there are more households/square foot than a
single family home), that roof top solar array is not enough to cover the electric load of a building.
Therefore to offset the higher costs of an electric building, the multifamily building owner would need
to look for a ground mount location which is likely not feasible in most smart growth locations.
Domestic hot water:
Heat pumps for hot water for single family homes have been available for several years and are able to
meet the hot water demand of a single family home.
The same is not true for multifamily housing. While hot water heat pumps for multifamily buildings do
exist, the technology has not matured to a point that it is advisable to install them, based on real-time
experience.
Affordable housing:
Evernorth and Champlain Housing Trust asks that where towns are considering ordinances to require
electrification of buildings, that it is done so with an equitable approach to take into consideration the
impacts on affordable housing. For example, towns could consider a waiver for affordable multi-family
housing or could consider a housing trust fund that was available to offset the costs of adding heat
pumps and solar to the MF buildings. Alternatively, towns could focus on electrification for single
family homes, and allow more time for incentives to be available for affordable multifamily housing.
NATIONAL ENERGY BURDENS
3.5X
The median energy burden
of low-income households
is 3.5 times higher than
that of non-low-income
households
2.3X
The median energy burden
of low-income multifamily
households is 2.3 times
higher than that
of multifamily
households
45%
The median energy burden
of Black households is
45% higher than that of
non-Hispanic white
households.
This map illustrates the median energy burden and median low-income energy burden regionally. For more energy burden data and policy
solutions for reducing high energy burdens through energy efficiency at the national, state, and local levels, see the 2020 ACEEE Report How High Are Household Energy Burdens.
aceee.org
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL
ENERGY BURDENS
(3.2%)(4.4%)(3.3%)
(2.9%)
(2.3%)
(3.6%)(3.4%)
(3.5%)
(3.%)
8.4%9.%7.7%
6.9%
6.8%
9.%9.4%
0.5%
7.9%
*Energy burden: percentage of income spent on energy bills Low-income defined as less than 200% of federal poverty level
n Median low-income energy burden by region*
n (Median energy burden by region)East South Central
East North Central
Mid Atlantic
New England
South Atlantic
West South Central
West North CentralPacificMountain
n Median energy burden is 3.1%, and the median low-
income energy burden is 8.1%.
n A quarter of low-income households have an energy
burden above 14.4%, which is more than 4.5 times higher
than the median energy burden.
n 25% of households (30.6 million) have a high energy
burden (above 6%).
n 13% of households (15.9 million) have a severe energy
burden (above 10%).
n 36% of Black households (6.0 million), 28% of Hispanic
households (4.6 million), and 36% of Native American
households (541,155) experience a high energy burden
(above 6%).
n Based on the groups in the study, low-income households
(8.1%), low-income multifamily households (5.6%), and
manufactured home residents (5.3%) experienced the
highest median energy burdens nationally.
A household’s energy burden is the percentage of income spent on home energy bills. A high energy burden
is considered to be above 6% and a severe energy burden above 10%. ACEEE finds that certain groups have
disproportionally higher energy burdens than the median household, such as Black, Hispanic, Native American,
older adults (65+), renters, and low-income multifamily building residents.
See the full 2020 report for additional energy burden data: www.aceee.org/energy-burden.
For additional questions on energy burden data and/or policy solutions at the national, state, or local level, please contact
Ariel Drehobl at adrehobl@aceee.org.
aceee.org
LOCALLY LED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS HIGH ENERGY BURDENS
Low-income weatherization and energy efficiency retrofits offer a long-term solution to addressing high household energy
burdens. Key strategies for addressing energy insecurity include design energy efficiency and weatherization programs to meet
the needs of highly burdened communities, increase overall funding, and improve program design to maximize benefits for
low-income communities.
n Set energy burden goals and track progress
Local and state policymakers and utilities can set energy affordability and energy burden goals as a first step to addressing
energy insecurity in their communities. For example, the City of Saint Paul’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan set a goal to
reduce energy burden within 10 years, so that no household spends more than 4% on its income energy bills. The city has
identified a series of initiatives to alleviate the energy burden among residential households to achieve this goal, such as
establishing an energy burden working group to conduct outreach, developing policy options to incentivize low-income
solar development, and offering higher renewable production incentives to low-income households. The city can continue
to create strategies to achieve this goal and concrete steps to track progress toward this goal.
n Increase funding for low-income weatherization
Local governments can devote funds to support weatherization and energy efficiency retrofit programs funded through the
local utility or federal programs, partner with local implementers on a low-income energy efficiency program, or fund and
run their own innovative pilot or energy efficiency program. For example, the City of Philadelphia partners on multiple pilot
programs to reduce high energy burdens. Along with the local energy utilities and other private and public-sector partners,
the Philadelphia Energy Authority launched a multifamily pilot program in 2017 and plans to launch another pilot that will
leverage funding to deliver energy savings and health and safety benefits in 2021. Philadelphia, as well as other cities, can
continue to dedicate additional funding to support local weatherization efforts.
n Improve program design, delivery, and evaluation through best practices and community-driven planning
Program designers and implementers can conduct collaborative and effective community engagement to create programs that
fit the needs of the community rather than fitting the community into an already designed program. They can also incorporate
best practices on program design, delivery, and evaluation, such as leveraging diverse funding sources, prioritizing deep saving
measures, including quality control, and supporting local workforce development. Program implementers can also learn from
and emulate successful peer program models to maximize benefits in low-income communities.
n Integrate energy, health, and housing funding and resources
High energy burdens, inadequate housing, and poor health are inextricably linked. Partnerships, the pooling of resources,
and establishing referral networks across sectors can stretch program budgets and make programs more accessible and
streamlined for residents. For example, the City of Fort Collins administers a Healthy Homes Program to reduce exposure
to in-home pollutants that are likely to trigger respiratory ailments by recommending low-cost or free solutions. Home
assessments document concerns related to energy, moisture, air sealing, combustion safety, and ventilation, among other
hazards, and will refer residents to relevant resources/programs.
Published September 2020
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL
To: South Burlington City Council
From: Amy Demetrowitz, COO
Date: September 13, 2022
Re: Renewable Heating and Hot Water Ordinance
We appreciate the critical need to take action in the face of the climate crisis. Action has been long
coming on the federal level and it can seem that only local action is possible and so the City is
considering a requirement that newly constructed buildings be heated and cooled without fossil fuels.
The City has also rightly acknowledged that its climate change and energy policies must take into
consideration economic justice. We ask that you consider the impacts of the proposed Renewable
Heating and Hot Water Ordinance on low-income residents who disproportionately live in multi-family
rental housing.
We appreciate that the ordinance includes a provision for a waiver and request that some
consideration be given to the low per occupant carbon footprint in multi-family housing by reducing
the building carbon price in the waiver calculation. That will provide more flexibility in considering the
economic impacts for new affordable housing buildings.
We request that you remove the requirement for electric domestic hot water in multi-family buildings.
Heat pump hot water tanks are an appropriate choice for single-family units or small buildings with
one-to-one hot water tanks. The technology is not advanced enough at this point to provide for multi-
story, combined systems.
Multi-family buildings are by their nature the most energy efficient residential buildings: smaller living
spaces per household; minimal exterior wall space per home providing minimal heat loss; built in
smart growth locations with access to public transportation and closer to jobs. Champlain Housing
Trust is committed to building highly energy efficient buildings and has been a leader in our efforts to
do so. For decades we have worked closely with Efficiency Vermont to build highly insulated buildings
utilizing alternative energy sources when practical and always with the most efficient heating systems,
lighting and appliances. We maximize energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions, but also to
realize energy cost savings – to reduce the energy burden on our low-income residents. In general
our residents live low carbon lifestyles due to limited income – more likely to utilize public
transportation and less likely to own private vehicles, less income to spend on consumer goods, less
frequent air travel. It is critical that any energy policies do not unjustly place the burden of carbon
emission reduction on low-income people. It is especially important to consider energy justice in the
face of the affordable housing crisis currently facing the State.
Residents in affordable multi-family housing have a lower carbon footprint than single family
homeowners. Using the lens of economic justice, energy policy should target incentives to affordable
multi-family housing rather than additional regulations.
The issues of fully electrifying multi-family housing are complex financially and technically. Energy
costs are volatile and technology is evolving very rapidly. While the ordinance theoretically allows for
any energy source that is not a fossil fuel, in reality, the only viable alternative at this time is air-
source heat pumps. For multi-family, affordable housing the issues with air-source heat pumps
include:
Higher operational cost – Operating costs will be higher because we will now also be providing
air conditioning. Historically, tenants have provided their own AC through window units. Cooling is
becoming more and more a necessity and is far more efficient to provide through a central system,
but the overall energy use and cost will be higher.
Higher maintenance cost – every heat pump needs filter changes four times per year and there
is far more equipment to maintain in comparison to a traditional natural gas boiler.
Refrigerant lines running through the building – heat pumps utilize refrigerant lines filled with
hydroflourocarbons to get the heating or cooling from the condenser on the roof to the apartment. In
a single-family home or small multi-family the condenser may be just on the other side of the wall and
the lines are short, straight shots. In multi-family buildings these lines are long and pass from the roof
through multiple units. A refrigerant leak is a release of hydroflourocarbons which are powerful
greenhouse gases.
Replacement cost – typical gas-fired boiler replacement is required in 25 years in comparison
with 15 year replacement of heat pumps. A 30-unit multi-family building will have 2-4 boilers needing
replacement after 25 years vs over 30 heat pumps needing replacement after 15 years.
In passing this ordinance, we hope that the City will consider loosening the wavier process for
affordable housing; removing the domestic hot water requirement and commit to exploring future
incentives to help offset the additional cost of the ordinance for affordable housing.
From:Erik Hoekstra
To:Jessie Baker
Subject:"EXTERNAL"Re: Invitation: Public Hearing on "An Ordinance Regulating Heating and Domestic Water Heating
Systems in new buildings"
Date:Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:18:03 PM
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Hi Jessie-
Thanks for sending this to me. I will not be able to attend the public hearing.
I am concerned that this is policy that is ahead of the available technology in the marketplace.
We have constructed a number of apartments in Burlington with all-electric mini-split coldclimate air source heat pump units with mixed results. While the cost of installing the
equipment was competitive with other alternatives, we have found that the maintenance andrepairs to keep these systems operating effectively is enormous compared to other systems we
might have used. Knowing what we know today, we would have built these buildingsdifferently likely with more conventional heating systems using natural gas for an energy
source.
There are currently no solid options for all electric heating and cooling for most hotel projects.Most conventional hotels in suburban locations utilize PTAC units. The only units that meet
the already stringent VT energy code requirements use electric AC and natural gas for heating.
There are not sufficient options for heating and cooling large commercial buildings with allelectric systems.
We have intense requirements under the VT Energy Code as-is. While I completely agree that
moving away from fossil fuels for heating is the right idea, we just don’t see the technologythere yet to make it happen in a practical way. This will add cost to projects that are already
incredibly challenging in light of the massive increases we have seen over the last few years inbaseline construction costs coupled with an massive move in interest rates, making borrowing
costs dramatically higher.
My advice for South Burlington would be to shelve this Ordinance for the time being. Keeptabs on basic financial feasibility of projects in the City and watch what is happening in
technology to support moving in this direction in the future. If the City implements this now, itwill result in greater challenges to financial feasibility and a reduction in new construction in
South Burlington in favor of other Towns nearby that do not have these requirements.
Thanks again for reaching out. -E
Erik J. Hoekstra (he/him) | Managing Partner | Redstone
Mailing Address | P.O. Box 790 | Burlington, VT 05402Physical Address | 100 Bank Street | Suite 200 | Burlington, VT
From:MJ Reale
To:Helen Riehle
Cc:Jessie Baker; Ilona Blanchard
Subject:"EXTERNAL"Energy Committee for Renewable Energy Ordinance motion
Date:Thursday, September 15, 2022 3:18:20 PM
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Dear Helen,
On behalf of the Energy Committee I would like to convey the Committee’s support for a renewable
energy heat standard ordinance to the City Council. I respectfully request that the Committee’s
statement be entered into the record at the public hearing for the ordinance on behalf of the
Committee. The Committee approved this statement with ten in favor (Tim Perrin, Energy
Committee Chair, recused himself for this item) at our meeting Wednesday, September 14.
The Energy Committee is available to assist and advise upon request by the Council. We believe this
renewable energy heating standard ordinance will greatly benefit the community and will help us to
meet our Climate Action Plan goals.
Thank you for all you and the Council members do on behalf of South Burlington.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Reale
Vice-Chair – on behalf of the Energy Committee
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
An Ordinance Relating to Building and Building Construction – Regulation of Heating and ServiceDomestic Water Heating Systems in new buildings
It is hereby Ordained by the City Council of the City of South Burlington as follows:
RENEWABLE HEATING AND SERVICEDOMESTIC WATER HEATING SYSTEMS I. Purpose and Authority
(a) Purpose. It is in the public interest and in the interest of public health and safety to achieve a high degree of conservation of energy and, where possible, reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses by requiring buildings to meet specified energy efficiency performance standards and maximum allowable heat loss standards.
(b) Authority. All provisions in this article relating to heating systems and domestic water
heating systems are adopted pursuant to the authority and powers granted by the Vermont Legislature in 24 V.S.A. Chapter 83 (Building Inspectors and Regulation of Building: Bylaws and ordinances; penalties), as reasonably necessary to improve the health, safety, and welfare of the public from fuel leaks and explosions, and from air pollution,
including that which is causing climate change and thereby threatens the city and its
inhabitants. II. Definitions
(a) A “renewable primary heating system” shall mean a heating system that meets at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the building’s design heating load calculated for commercial buildings per the Vermont Commercial Building Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.1), for residential buildings per the Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) energy code (Section 2.4c), for mixed-use buildings per the CBES and
RBES, and for multi-family buildings per the RBES or Vermont Multi-Family Building
Energy Standards (if implemented and applicable)(MFBES) and is fueled by: i. Electricity (with exception of electric resistance units prohibited by the Vermont Commercial Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.2.3); or
ii. Wood pellets or woodchips; or
iii. Other renewable fuel used by conventional primary heating systems, including renewable gas, biodiesel, and renewable district heating, if the building owner provides a contract demonstrating that the fuel required by the conventional primary heating system is fully sourced from such other renewable fuels for the
life of that conventional heating system. “Renewable gas” shall mean methane
produced by the organic material and sourced from landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms as offered under a tariff or supply contract from a utility such as Vermont Gas Systems. (b) A “renewable domesticservice water heating system” shall mean a domesticservice water
heating system as defined by the CBES for commercial buildings, by the RBES for
residential buildings, by the CBES and RBES for mixed-use buildings (as applicable),
and by the RBES or MFBES for multi-family buildings (if implemented and applicable) andthat is fueled by:
i. Electricity, provided that:
1. The requirements of Section C404 and minimum efficiency requirements of Table C404.2 of the CBES are satisfied for commercial buildings; and 2. the circulation loop requirements of the RBES and efficiency requirements set by the U.S. Department of Energy are satisfied for
residential buildings (with exception of electric resistance units prohibited
by the Vermont Commercial Energy Standards (CBES) energy code (Section C403.2.3); or ii. Wood pellets or woodchips; or
iii. Solar thermal energy; or
iv. Other renewable fuel used by conventional primary water heating systems, including renewable gas, biodiesel, and renewable district heating, if the building owner provides a contract demonstrating that the fuel required by the conventional primary water heating system is fully sourced from such other
renewable fuels for the life of that conventional water heating system.
“Renewable gas” shall mean methane produced by the organic material and sourced from landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, and farms as offered under a tariff or supply contract from a utility such as Vermont Gas Systems. (c) A “non-primary heating system” shall include back-up heating system or ventilation/air
tempering system.
(d) “New Building” shall mean all new construction of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings with a heating source and/or domestic water heating source where either: i. a complete application package for a construction permit submitted pursuant to the City of South Burlington Fire Prevention and Safety Ordinance is stamped
received by the City of South Burlington Fire Marshal on or after January 1,
2023; or ii. for owner-occupied single family residential buildings only, a complete application for a complete zoning permit application submitted pursuant to the City of South Burlington Land Development Regulations is received and deemed
complete by the City of South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning on
or after January 1, 2023. (c) A “residential building” shall be as defined by the RBES. (d) A “commercial building” shall be as defined by the CBES. (e) A “mixed-use building” shall be as defined by the CBES.
(f) A “multi-family building” shall be as defined by the MFBES (if implemented and
applicable) III. Applicability
All New Buildings shall utilize a Renewable Primary Heating System and a Renewable
DomesticService Water Heating System. Non-Primary Heating Systems that use non-renewable fuels may also be installed and utilized.
IV. Waiver
The Building Inspector may issue a Certificate of Compliance where an applicant certifies that a
waiver to the requirements of Section III of this Ordinance is warranted on the grounds that utilizing a renewable primary heating system or a renewable domesticservice water heating system in a new building would be uneconomical. To be deemed uneconomical, the 25-year capital and operational cost of the least expensive renewable primary heating system or
renewable domesticservice water heating system, including any available incentives from their
Utility Provider, Efficiency Vermont, or other state or federal entities, must be more than the 25-year capital and operational costs of a non-renewable primary hating system or non-renewable domestic water heating system, including the cost of externalities calculated by a building carbon price of $100 per ton for the life of the non-renewable primary heating system or non-renewable
domesticservice water heating system. The building carbon price of $100 per ton shall be
annually adjusted by the program administrator equivalent to 100% of the annual change in the Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region, to go into effect January 1 of every ensuing year.
V. Appointment of a Building Inspector
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the South Burlington City Council shall appoint a Building Inspector who shall be a disinterested and competent person with experience in the construction of various types of buildings.
VI. Powers and Duties of the Building Inspector The Building Inspector shall have all powers necessary to ensure compliance with this Ordinance, including, but not limited to, receiving Applications, collecting Certifications, and
issuing Certificates of Compliance, and shall report on such actions to the Fire Marshal and
Director of Planning and Zoning. VII. Revocation of Appointment
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the South Burlington City Council may remove
the Appointed Building Inspector, at any time. VIII. Application; Certificate of Compliance; Condition Precedent
(a) Application. For all New Buildings, an Application (“Application”) for a Certificate of
Compliance with the requirements of this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector will develop and make available to the public an application form that shall be utilized by any applicant. (b) Certificate of Compliance. The Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of
Compliance upon receipt of an Application and a complete Certification submitted in
accordance with Section IX, below. (c) Condition Precedent. Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance by the Building Inspector shall be a condition precedent to:
i. Occupancy of a New Building ii. If applicable, issuance by the City of South Burlington Fire Marshal acting
under 20 V.S.A. §2736 of any final occupancy/construction permit for a New
Building in accordance with the City of South Burlington Fire Prevention and Safety Ordinance. iii. If applicable, issuance by the City of South Burlington Zoning Administrator of a certificate of occupancy for a New Building in accordance with the City of
South Burlington Land Development Regulations.
IX. Certification (a) For all New Buildings, a certification (“Certification”) shall be submitted to the Building
Inspector that either:
1) certifies that the New Building meets the requirements of this Ordinance; or 2) certifies that the New Building is entitled to a waiver in accordance with the requirements of Section IV of this Ordinance. A Certification may be completed by a builder, a licensed professional engineer, a
licensed professional plumber, a licensed professional electrician, a licensed architect, or
an accredited home energy rating organization. The Building Inspector will develop and make available to the public a certificate form that lists the key features of this Ordinance. Any person submitting a Certification shall use this certificate form to certify compliance with this Ordinance or certify waiver entitlement. To complete Certification,
a copy of the completed Certification shall also be permanently affixed to the outside of
the heating equipment and/or domestic water heater, to the electrical service panel located inside the building, or in a visible location in the vicinity of one of these three areas. A builder may contract with a licensed professional engineer, a licensed professional plumber, a licensed professional electrician, a licensed architect, or an
accredited home energy rating organization to issue certification and to indemnify the
builder from any liability to the owner of the New Building caused by noncompliance with this Ordinance. A Certification may be filed contemporaneously with the Application for a Certificate of Compliance. (b) All New Buildings shall always remain in compliance with their submitted Certification
and this Ordinance. Following the submission of a Certification and receipt of a
Certificate of Compliance, if the renewable primary heating system or renewable service water heating system in a New Building is replaced or a new fuel source is utilized, a new application must be submitted to the Building Inspector who will issue a new Certificate of Compliance upon receipt of a complete application and Certification.
X. Enforcement Any person who violates a provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $800 per day for each day that such violation continues. Firefighters and police officers of the
City of South Burlington shall be authorized to act as Issuing Municipal Officials to issue and
pursue before the Judicial Bureau or other appropriate judicial body a municipal complaint. A municipal complaint may, at the discretion of the Issuing Municipal Official, be dismissed upon
the successful completion of a restorative justice program before the South Burlington Community Justice Center.
XI. Civil Penalty; Waiver Fee An issuing Municipal Official is authorized to recover civil penalties in the following amounts for each violation:
(a) Civil Penalties: First Offense: $200 Second Offense: $400
Third Offense: $600
Forth and subsequent offenses $800 (b) Waiver Fees – An issuing Municipal Official is authorized to recover a waiver fee, in lieu of a civil penalty, in the following amount, for any person who declines to contest a
municipal complaint and pays the waiver fee:
First Offense: $100 Second Offense: $200 Third Offense: $300
Forth and subsequent offenses $400
XII. Other Relief In addition to the recovery of civil penalties provided for above, the City may seek to enforce
this Ordinance by an appropriate action for injunctive relief. Further, nothing herein shall be
construed to limit other rights, remedies, or penalties available by law, including under Chapter 83 of Title 24, V.S.A. XIII. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such finding shall not invalidate any other part of this Ordinance.
Climate Action Plan Task Force
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4106
www.sbvt.gov
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 | 802-846-4106 | www.southburlingtonvt.gov
September 12, 2022
City Council
City Hall
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
RE: Submission of draft South Burlington Climate Action Plan
This is the first Climate Action Plan developed for the City of South Burlington. It is the result of
enormous work and dedication by the Task Force members, the Chittenden County Regional Planning
Committee (CCRPC) consultants, city staff liaison Paul Conner, and Council liaison Helen Riehle. The
world is changing so quickly that we know that this report is not the last word nor the last report on this
vital concern.
We want to explain what this Plan is, what it is not, and propose what we see as essential components
of the next steps for the city: creating implementation plans, concretely addressing equity concerns, and
integrating these climate actions into the City’s strategic plans.
Fundamentally, this Plan explains how to apply the science of climate change to the specific situation of
South Burlington. The Task Force was charged with developing a Plan “that identifies a series of strategic
pathways that most realistically achieve” the aggressive goals set in Vermont’s Global Warming
Solutions Act for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 40% in 2030 and by 80% in 2050. We
identified measurements of GHG baseline levels specific to South Burlington and how those can be
tracked to measure change over time.
This report is NOT a detailed roadmap for implementing every recommendation. The City will next need
to draft implementation plans that provide more details about the specific policies, tasks, and
investments that will be required to achieve the prescribed actions according to the required deadlines.
We understand that the City has identified funding to create implementation plans for the Government
Operations and Transportation sectors, but still needs to fund the development of an implementation
plan for the Buildings sector.
Importantly, the attached Plan does not prescribe how to address the current inequities in South
Burlington and how to avoid making those more severe as new policies and programs are pursued to
reduce GHG. While this Plan broadly indicates which actions might need accommodation for various
vulnerable communities in the city, the Task Force left the design of specific accommodations to the
implementation process. Resources such as State of Vermont Climate Council’s Guiding Principles for a
Just Transition and the detailed Climate Action Plans from larger cities like Portland, Oregon may be
instructive, but are not a substitute for equity expertise and direct engagement from the impacted
populations. If the City Council decides to create Work Groups or Committees for each sector, we
strongly recommend involving at the outset members of the community who might be impacted by the
proposed idea, as well as partnering with community organizations that serve vulnerable populations. It
is unlikely that any of those efforts will be successful unless the City engages the services of an entity
with expertise in community engagement and equity and does so from the outset of implementation
planning.
To successfully achieve the outcomes recommended in this Climate Action Plan and the proposed
implementation plans, the City needs to incorporate this work into South Burlington’s larger strategic
planning activities. This will help prioritize actions across sectors, leverage actions with
Federal/State/County level initiatives and identify effective implementation strategies specific to each
sector. This work should include city staff, subject matter experts, community members and
stakeholders that represent key businesses & organizations. An integrated strategic planning process
can address the many areas in which climate change initiatives overlap with other existing priorities such
as affordable housing, low carbon impact transportation, open space planning, higher density
development and growing local businesses among a few of them.
We appreciate your consideration of the recommendations in the Climate Action Plan, and urge you to
act swiftly and boldly, as is required by the magnitude and urgency of the Climate Emergency.
Ethan Goldman, Climate Action Task Force Chair (Energy Committee)
On behalf of:
Darrilyn Peters (Affordable Housing Committee)
Donna Leban (Bike and Ped Committee)
Sriram Srinivasan (Economic Development Committee)
Bill Wargo (Natural Resources and Conservation Committee)
Andrew Chalnick (Planning Committee)
Michael Mittag (Planning Committee)
Helen Riehle (non-voting City Council liaison)
Paul Conner (non-voting City staff liaison)
Melanie Needle (CCRPC consultant)
Ann Janda (CCRPC consultant)
Prepared By: Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission for South
Burlington’s Climate Action Plan Task Force
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Climate Action Plan Task Force
Ethan Goldman, Chair Energy Committee
Sriram Srinivasan Economic Development Committee
Darrilyn Peters Affordable Housing Committee
Andrew Chalnick Planning Commission
Donna Leban Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee
Helen Riehle City Council Liaison (non-voting)
Michael Mittag Planning Commission
Bill Wargo Natural Resources & Conservation Committee
Paul Conner Staff Liasion (non-voting)
City of South Burlington Staff
Paul Conner Director of Planning and Zoning
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Melanie Needle Senior Planner
Ann Janda Senior Energy Project Manager
Emma Vaughn Communications Manager
ICLEI Advisors
Tom Herrod Senior Program Officer
Eli Yewdall Senior Program Officer
Thank you to the hundreds of community members who provided input!
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Equity in Addressing Climate Change ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Equity Recommendations .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
What is a Climate Action Plan? .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Climate Action by Sector .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Buildings and Thermal Sector .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Transportation Sector .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Renewable Energy Generation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Natural Areas, Adaptation, and Resilience .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Government Operations .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Other Sectors ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
ClearPath Modeling ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
2019 Greenhouse Gas Inventory ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Business As Usual Scenario ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Science Based Target Scenario................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Community Profile ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Impacted Communities ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Housing Composition ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Commuting Patterns ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Fuel Source for Heating............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Annual Monitoring ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Implementation of Actions and Next Steps ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Appendix A ClearPath Modeling Data ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
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Appendix B Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Appendix C Actions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
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Introduction
South Burlington’s Climate Has Changed.*
*Source: Vermont Health Department website, www.healthvermont.gov/health-environment/climate-health/climate-change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and other summaries of climate change impacts
warn that without immediate concerted action coral reefs will disappear, coastal cities will flood, drought will
deplete the breadbaskets that today feed the world and ecosystems will fail.
“Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health. Any further delay in
concerted anticipatory global action on adaptation and mitigation will miss a brief and rapidly
closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future for all.” Co-Chair
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2
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In Vermont:
• 92 bird species of Vermont, including the common loon and hermit thrush, are expected to disappear from the landscape within the
next 25 years.
• Climate change exacerbates the threats that invasive plants, insects, and diseases already pose to the health of Vermont’s forests.
• Climate change will have a negative impact on fruit-bearing species like apple trees that require a sufficient over-wintering period for
success in the next growing season. The maple syrup industry is also at risk due to variations in winter temperatures.
• In 2017, Vermont had the highest rate of reported confirmed and probable Lyme disease cases in the U.S. 1,093 cases of Lyme disease
were reported to the Health Department in 2017, the highest annual count ever recorded in Vermont.1 In the early 1990's, the Health
Department received a dozen or fewer confirmed reports of the illness each year.
• Flooding is the most likely natural disaster to occur in Vermont; however, extremes will become more common, such as drought.
Additionally, more precipitation damages roads and property and increases runoff creating favorable conditions for cyanobacteria
blooms which are harmful to human health.
• Increases in natural disasters in Vermont will likely increase the risk of injury, illness, and death.
• Impacts could affect the quality and safety of food and water, which could lead to increases in food and water-borne illnesses.
• Impacts could contribute to mental health challenges.
• Children, people over 65 years of age, people of low socioeconomic status, Indigenous people, or people with previous health issues are
more vulnerable to the health effects of climate change.
Source: Vermont Climate Assessment, 2021 (https://site.uvm.edu/vtclimateassessment/) and Vermont Department of Health, Climate Change in Vermont
(https://www.healthvermont.gov/health-environment/climate-health/climate-change)
1 Vermont Health Department, 2017 Report, Vermont Tickborne Disease Program
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Acting Now Can Limit Warming to 1.5°C
Global warming is likely to reach 1.5 °C between 2030 and 2052. This rate of warming is likely to increase risks to health, livelihoods, food security,
water supply, human security, and economic growth. Extreme heat, floods, and drought will likely result, as well2.
Source: IPCC, 2018: Global Warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of
climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea, P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma-Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou, M.I. Gomis, E.
Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)]. In Press. Page 96
2 www.ipcc.ch/sr15/resources/headline-statements
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The U.S. Has Contributed to Climate Change More Than Others
Source: https://ourworldindata.org/contributed-most-global-co2
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To learn more go to: Greenhouse gas emissions - Our World in Data
Equitably reducing global emissions by 50% requires that high-emitting, wealthy nations reduce their emissions by more than 50%3. Therefore,
South Burlington’s emission reduction goal is to reduce total emissions 60% by 2030 from 2019 levels.
3 ICELI’s Science Based Targets for U.S. Communities
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Now Is the Time
South Burlington’s climate has changed due to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
Dependence on fossil fuels is responsible for almost all South Burlington’s emissions.
Electricity in Vermont is now markedly cleaner than in the past due to the state’s
creation of a Renewable Energy Standard (RES) in 2017. Green Mountain Power is
now 100% carbon free.
Our Leadership Matters
South Burlington has an opportunity to reduce its climate pollution from building
heating and transportation by transitioning to carbon-free energy sources, like
electricity, and by making it easier to walk or take transit through changes in
development and transportation infrastructure. Additionally, nature-based solutions
such as protecting and adding trees, maintaining and enhancing natural areas, and
installing green infrastructure will increase carbon sequestration and reduce risks from
extreme heat and precipitation.
In 2021, South Burlington’s Climate Action Plan Task Force (CAPTF) was directed by the
City Council to produce a Climate Action Plan for the City of South Burlington. The CAPTF
identified high impact actions to significantly reduce South Burlington’s share of
Vermont’s GHG emissions (in line with the Paris International Treaty on Climate Change
and Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act). Chittenden County Regional Planning
Commission was hired as the consultant to provide a GHG inventory and support the
drafting of the plan.
The CAPTF recognizes the tension between the natural areas/agricultural actions and the
buildings/thermal and transportation/land use actions being considered in this plan. On
one extreme, recommending no growth would limit direct emissions, but may cause an
increase in transportation emissions from people traveling to South Burlington for work
and services. One way that the plan attempts to resolve this tension is by recommending
dense development in areas with easy access to walking/biking and services, with
conservation of our remaining natural resource areas. Given that transportation
Figure 1 2019 GHG Emissions by Sector
Figure 2 Current and Future Emissions
1%
65%
16%
18%
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emissions are the biggest contributor to climate change, consideration should be given to the actions in this plan which most directly reduce
transportation emissions for South Burlington and the surrounding region.
2030 Targets and Actions
This Climate Action Plan lays out a strategy to meet these climate goals. The strategy is presented in terms of targets, high impact actions, and
supporting actions divided among various sectors: buildings/thermal, transportation/land use, city government operations, natural
areas/adaptation/resilience, and small engines/waste/agriculture. The high impact actions chosen for meeting the climate goals are informed by
modeling with ICLEI’s ClearPath tool. The inclusion of ClearPath modeling creates a data-driven decision-making approach in planning and
implementing climate change actions for the city. ClearPath was used to model a baseline inventory of GHG emissions, a business-as-usual
forecast, and science-based target (SBT) scenario.
The baseline inventory represents residential, commercial/industrial, and on-road transportation energy consumption along with the associated
GHG emissions for the Year 2019 data to avoid capturing pandemic related data fluctuations. The heating of buildings accounts for about 34% of
South Burlington’s greenhouse gas emissions, on-road transportation accounts for 65 %, and 1% of emissions are caused by waste and
agriculture. While the City of South Burlington does have an international airport within its borders, aviation emissions and ground
transporation emissions associated with the airport are not considered in the inventory because the City does not have the authority over the
airport. The aviation and military activites that occur at the airport are under the jursidicaiton of the City of Burlington, Federal Aiviation
Administraition, and the Air National Guard. These entities have their own climate Action plans. The City of Burlington is working with a
consultant to include airport related emissions in their plan.
The business-as-usual scenario represents no climate action taken and creates a projection of emission trends based on anticipated
demographic and economic changes in South Burlington. The SBT scenario combines the business-as-usual forecast with the emission reduction
goal of a 60% reduction in emissions from 2019 and various actions for meeting the reduction goal. The SBT scenario enabled the CAPTF to
understand the degree of implementation of actions needed to electrify buildings and vehicles, weatherize buildings, and reduce vehicle miles
traveled to reduce emissions. Table 1 lists the targets that need to be achieved to reduce emissions. The necessary actions for achieving these
targets are listed in subsequent sections on each sector.
It is evident that the actions and targets needed to achieve a reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 are ambitious. Therefore, it will take the
commitment of city government, residents, and businesses to see themselves as part of the solution to make the necessary changes in travel
behavior, heating, energy generation, and land use to reduce fossil fuel energy use and become more resilient to a changing climate. New,
efficient heat pump technology, advancements in electric vehicles and small engines, and financial incentives\support make this transition more
economical than ever. However, creativity and flexibility will be needed to ensure that those burdened by the cost of the energy transformation
are not further exacerbated. Efforts should be made so that impacted communities are considered in the implementation phases of climate
action planning that will come subsequent to this plan being finalized.
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Table 1 2030 Targets
2030 Buildings and Thermal Targets 2030 Transportation/Land Use Targets
Weatherize (see Appendix B for definition)
• 600 existing homes annually to reduce emissions 5%
Electrify
• 8% of existing commercial/industrial square footage annually
to reduce emissions by 17%
• 360 existing housing units annually to reduce emissions by 9%
• New homes and businesses to be carbon free to reduce
emissions by 4%
• Replace 75% of gas vehicles with all electric vehicles (EVs) and
plug-in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions by 42%
• Reduce vehicle miles traveled by 2.5% annually to reduce
emissions by 19%
• Plan for compact high density (greater than 12.5 dwelling units
per acre) new housing development to reduce emissions by 4%
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Equity in Addressing Climate Change
Climate change policies burden renters, people living in multi-unit housing, lower income and fixed income households, black indigenous people
of color, and senior citizens. The risk of inequity arising due to unforeseen burdens, as well as the opportunity for positive benefits or co-benefits
from a target policy are key components of equity considerations. As South Burlington climate action plan policies are considered and
implemented; it is important to ask the questions below to empower more inclusive decision-making:
According to the State of Vermont Climate Council’s Guiding Principles for a Just Transition, “Studies continue to show that low-income
communities, indigenous peoples, and black and other communities of color are among those who are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of
climate change.” Impacted populations also include older, and chronically ill Vermonters. People with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to
the impacts of climate change. For more information on building equity into climate change actions and a list of populations vulnerable to the
impacts of climate change, see the State of Vermont Climate Council’s Guiding Principles for a Just Transition.
Equity Recommendations
To ensure equity considerations and accommodations are made, the CAPTF recommends that the city commit to engage impacted populations
in the community on the CAP actions (see impacted populations section for further information). This engagement would include participation
from people vulnerable to climate change impacts, community organizations that connect to specific communities and representation from the
CAPTF to assess impacts specific to suggested pathways for each sector. Throughout this climate action plan, qualitative equity ranking has been
assigned to high priority and supporting actions in each sector. However, impacted populations were not consulted in developing these actions.
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Because it is critical to ensure that targeted policies, promotions, and investments do not end up harming people who can least afford or adapt
to them, and to make sure people are not left out of the positive benefits, the CAPTF recommends that priority funding and policies consider
those who are most susceptible to climate change impacts first. Other cities have used this type of engagement to further enhance initial
recommendations in the subsequent implementation phases of the plan. This work needs to be adequately resourced to identify an inclusive
implementation plan for each sector.
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What is a Climate Action Plan?
A climate action plan is a framework for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and related climatic impacts. Climate action
plans include an inventory of existing emissions, reduction goals or targets, and prioritized reduction actions. Several governments in Vermont
have climate action plans. Click on the links below to view them (need to create live links).
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Climate Action by Sector
Actions in a climate action plan are broken out by sector. Transportation and buildings are always the highest emitting sectors and therefore
will need aggressive changes for reducing emissions. In the following pages, each sector includes analysis of South Burlington’s greenhouse
gas emissions in that sector, a 2030 science-based target (SBT) to lower those emissions, and either high impact or supporting actions to
achieve this change.
High impact actions are the most effective at reducing emissions at the scale and pace necessary to meet the city’s fair share of emissions
reductions in accordance with the Paris International Treaty on Climate Change and Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act. High impact
actions are either policy or investment oriented and produce a measurable reduction in GHG emissions. Supporting actions are educational,
promotional, and are not always quantifiable. Supporting actions tend to also be critically important for minimizing risks from increased
precipitation, heat waves, and other climate change consequences. Figure 3 below is a high-level overview of the high impact and supporting
actions included in this plan. For more detailed information about the actions, see the sections on specific sectors.
Figure 3 High Impact and Supporting Actions
The thermal heaƟng of buildings accounts for about 34% of South Burlington’s greenhouse gas emissions. Vision: South Burlington will weatherize and electrify exisƟng buildings and to have new construcƟon be net zero and fossil fuel free by 2030. 2030 Targets Weatherize (see Appendix C for definiƟon) 600 exisƟng homes annually to reduce emissions by 5% Electrify 8% of exisƟng commercial/industrial square footage annually to reduce emissions by 17% 360 exisƟng housing units annually to reduce emis-sions by 9% New homes and businesses to be fossil fuel-free to reduce emissions by 4% Since 2019 200 heat pumps per year have been installed in South Burlington buildings. 175 homes in total have received weatherizaƟon up-grades from Efficiency VT, Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity, or BTV Noise MiƟgaƟon Plan. Go to www.vtenergydashboard.org/staƟsƟcs for current totals and more historical informaƟon. High Impact AcƟons** Become a 2030 District, a public-private partnership, to encourage commercial build-ings to benchmark energy use and set reducƟon targets. www.2030districts.org Develop an energy efficiency ordinance for high energy use buildings similar to Bur-lington's Minimum Housing Code WeatherizaƟon Ordinance. Develop a preferenƟal tax rate for highly efficient buildings that are not using fossil fuel Advocate for a state-wide Clean Heat Standard for heaƟng fuels Prohibit fossil fueled thermal in new buildings Propose charter change to regulate fossil fueled thermal in exisƟng buildings Adopt net zero energy building code for new construcƟon Adopt building code and hire code inspector to ensure energy code compliance Buildings and Thermal 34% of Emissions* Emissions ReducƟon Targets *As of base year 2019 AcƟons modeled to start in 2023 **See Appendix C for addiƟonal acƟons that can help reduce emissions.
Buildings and Thermal sources such as heat pumps. Policies should also focus on efficiency measures (weatherizaƟon), such as insu-laƟon, windows, and air sealing to reduce energy use and make electrificaƟon more affordable. Some level of weatherizaƟon will occur in the City via the FAA sound insulaƟon program. However, prioriƟzing electrificaƟon, reg-ulaƟng fossil-fuel-based energy use, and decreasing embodied carbon in new con-strucƟon and exisƟng buildings will have the highest impact on building emissions. There is a natural sequencing of acƟons presented in this Plan. IncenƟves, such as the 2030 District program and a prefer-enƟal tax rate, precede requirements, but the ordering is subject to change (for example, funding availability, staff capac-In 2019, 34% of the South Burlington’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were generated from buildings, the majority from natural gas. Building emissions are primarily generated for space heaƟng, water heaƟng, and cooking. Electricity from Green Mountain Power is now 100% carbon free. This means that lighƟng and electric appliances are not contribuƟng to South Burlington’s GHG emissions and reducƟons can be met via the electrificaƟon of thermal processes. VGS also plans to increase renewable natural gas by 20% by 2030. To reach South Burlington’s emissions reducƟons goals in buildings by 2030, all newly constructed buildings will need heaƟng from fossil fuel-free energy ity, and poliƟcal will). The City will need to establish programs, policies, and building codes to achieve outcomes that successfully reach its emissions reduc-Ɵon targets for buildings. Requirements are needed because some acƟviƟes—such as conƟnued use of nat-ural gas—will likely prevent the City from reaching its GHG reducƟon goals. The modeling shows several paths to reaching goals, and not reaching targets in one sector necessitate higher targets in other sectors. The City may also need to help building owners overcome barriers associated with certain requirements, such as the retrofiƫng of exisƟng buildings for elec-trificaƟon efforts. Increased demand for more efficient new buildings and build-ing retrofit projects will require special-ized job training to support the transi-Ɵon to low-carbon, resilient buildings. High impact building acƟons are out-lined below. The full set of buildings and thermal acƟons is included in Ap-pendix C. As policies are being developed, con-sider how people with low incomes, disabiliƟes, and older Vermonters may struggle to afford weatherizaƟon and electrificaƟon and ensure that policies do not increase challenges. Programs such as CVOEO’s well-funded low in-come weatherizaƟon service now in-clude heat pumps. Efficiency Vermont also has money for income-eligible heat pump assistance. Buildings and Thermal High Impact AcƟons AcƟon GHG ReducƟon Cost Equity Type Become a 2030 District , a public-private partnership, to encourage commercial buildings to benchmark energy use and set reducƟon targets www.2030districts.org High NA Neutral Policy Develop an energy efficiency ordinance for high energy use buildings similar to Bur-lington's Minimum Housing Code WeatherizaƟon Ordinance. High $$ Consider accommodaƟons in implementaƟon Policy Develop preferenƟal tax rate for highly efficient buildings not using fossil fuels. High $ High Policy Advocate for a state-wide Clean Heat Standard for heaƟng fuels High NA Neutral Policy Prohibit fossil fueled thermal in new buildings Very High $$ Consider accommodaƟons and cultural exempƟons Policy Propose charter change to regulate fossil fueled thermal in exisƟng buildings Very High $$ Consider accommodaƟons and cultural exempƟons Policy Adopt net zero energy building code for new construcƟon Very High $$ Consider accommodaƟons in implementaƟon Policy Adopt building code to and hire code inspector to ensure energy code compliance High $$ Consider accommodaƟons in implementaƟon Policy
TransportaƟon and Land Use TransportaƟon accounts for about 65% of South Burling-ton’s greenhouse gas emissions. Vision: South Burling-ton will make policies to increase electric vehicle (EV) adopƟon and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). South Burlington will promote and encourage biking, walking, transit use, and unƟl EVs are broadly adopted, transpor-taƟon fuel efficiency. 2030 Targets Replace 75% of gas vehicles with all electric vehicles (EVs) and plug‐in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions by 42% Reduce vehicle miles traveled by 2.5% annually to reduce emissions by 19% Plan for compact high density (greater than 12.5 dwelling units per acre) new housing development to reduce emissions by 4% As of 2021 174 all electric vehicles and 166 plug in hybrid vehicles are registered in South Burlington. This is 2% of all registered vehicles. High Impact AcƟons** Electric Vehicle AdopƟon Adopt a policy to require all new buildings have the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200‐amp electric service Partner with GMP to speed up EV adopƟon in South Burlington including siƟng, make‐ready infrastructure, fast charging staƟons, and incenƟves. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers and in‐crease carpooling, teleworking, and walking/biking/bike sharing. PrioriƟze higher density, mixed use development and affordable housing in areas with exisƟng or planned reliable transit opƟons, services, and infrastructure (including bike/ped) within the transit overlay district. Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on exisƟng route, idenƟfy new routes, and increase frequency. Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportaƟon Create a walk/bike master plan, recommend investments in retrofits of infrastructure, and to make bike/pedestrian infrastructure safer. Where feasible and safe, reduce travel lanes to accommodate bike lanes *As of base year 2019 TransportaƟon/Land Use 65% of Emissions* Emissions ReducƟon Targets AcƟons modeled to start in 2023 **See Appendix C for addiƟonal acƟons that can help reduce emissions.
TransportaƟon and Land Use the appropriate number of electric vehi‐cle charging staƟons installed at the Ɵme of construcƟon. The City can make an addiƟonal impact by developing incenƟves for commercial buildings to install EV charging. Research shows that most EV charging happens at home or at work. To achieve the City’s GHG reducƟon goals, a reducƟon of vehicle miles trav‐eled (VMT) of 2.5% annually is also nec‐essary. This can only be achieved through strong policy and investment programs developed by the City. This includes some method of increasing teleworking by at least 50%, building homes in a com‐pact dense paƩern to encourage smaller homes with lower heaƟng and cooling In 2019, 66% of the South Burlington’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were generated from transportaƟon. To meet the City’s GHG reducƟon goal, 75% of private and public vehicles regis‐tered in the City will need to be all elec‐tric (EVs) or plug‐in hybrids by 2030. Modeling indicates that at least half of vehicles should be all electric and the remainder should be plug‐in hybrid EVs. AddiƟonally, transportaƟon emissions will be reduced somewhat due to im‐provements in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) standards. To achieve this goal, the first priority is to ensure that buildings have 200‐amp ser‐vice to support EV charging at home. AddiƟonally, new buildings should have needs, increasing biking and walking for local trips, and invesƟng in public trans‐portaƟon to improve routes and fre‐quencies. However, changes to land use policies, transit services, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure and programs all have a long lead Ɵme. Meanwhile, a strong push for vehicle electrificaƟon will have the greatest impact. The City will need to provide programs and resources, such as educaƟonal cam‐paigns and financial incenƟves to busi‐nesses to support EV adopƟon. Accessi‐ble EV charging infrastructure is needed to enable widespread EV adopƟon and should be a priority. High impact transportaƟon acƟons are outlined below. The full set of trans‐portaƟon acƟons is included in Appen‐dix C. As policies are being developed, con‐sider how people with low incomes, disabiliƟes, and older Vermonters may struggle with necessary transportaƟon and ensure that policies do not in‐crease challenges. Impacted popula‐Ɵons may not be able to afford electric vehicles, bikes, or charging hardware and need access to programs and sup‐port for reducing transportaƟon emis‐sions. An example is Vermont’s MulƟu‐nit Dwelling EV Charging Grant, which funded electric vehicle charging solu‐Ɵons for residents. TransportaƟon High Impact AcƟons AcƟon GHG ReducƟon Cost Equity Type Adopt a policy to require all new buildings have the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200‐amp electric service High NA High but need to ensure this doesn’t raise the cost of housing Policy Partner with GMP to speed up EV adopƟon in South Burlington including siƟng, make‐ready infrastructure, fast charging staƟons, and incenƟves. High $ High Policy Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers and increase carpool‐ing, teleworking, and walking/biking. High NA High PromoƟon PrioriƟze higher density, mixed use development and affordable housing in areas with exisƟng or planned reliable transit opƟons, services, and infrastructure (including bike/ped) within the transit overlay district. High NA High Policy Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on exisƟng route, idenƟ‐fy new routes, and increase frequency. High $$ High Investment Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportaƟon High $$ High Policy Create a walk/bike master plan, recommend investments in retrofits of infrastructure, and to make bike/pedestrian infrastructure safer. High $ PrioriƟze Areas with Vulnerable PopulaƟons Policy Develop parking maximums High $ AccommodaƟons for Vulnerable PopulaƟons Policy Where feasible and safe, reduce travel lanes to accommodate bike lanes High $$ PrioriƟze Areas with Vulnerable PopulaƟons Policy
Vision: South Burlington will increase renewable energy generaƟon in the City to advance the State’s goal of sourcing 90% of energy needs from renewable sources. However, there are currently constraints on new large scale net metering projects in South Burlington. Net metering is currently available for small scale projects, such as rooŌop, parking canopies, and backyard solar. By 2030: Increase new renewable energy gen-eraƟon to between 30,794 to 55,549 MegawaƩ Hours (MWh). By 2050: Increase new renewable energy gen-eraƟon to between 63,297 to 121,060 MegawaƩ Hours (MWh) As of 2022... Renewable energy generaƟon in the City is 22,544 MWh Go to www.vtenergydashboard.org/staƟsƟcs for current totals and more his-torical informaƟon. Renewable Energy GeneraƟon Targets* To reach the targets, the City needs to generate a total of 85,841 (MegawaƩ hours) of energy to meet the low State target or 143,604 MWh to meet the high State target. Currently, 22,544 MWh of renew-able energy is generated within the City. The City should plan to increase renewable energy generaƟon to between 63,297 to 121,060 MWh of addiƟonal renewable energy by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal. South Burlington roof tops and parking lots have the potenƟal to generate 161,979 MWh of electricity and 109,396 MWh of electricity, respecƟvely. (Source: Vermont Center for Geographic InformaƟon, Depart-ment of Public Service.) SupporƟng AcƟons Adopt a policy to require qualifying new buildings to be built with solar or other renewable net metered systems/paired with energy storage to increase resiliency/reliability of electrical sys-tem during outages and decrease fossil fuel usage during peak periods. IdenƟfy exisƟng commercial roofs, parking areas and other areas that do not currently provide carbon sequestraƟon or storage, wildlife habitat, water filtraƟon, etc. where solar arrays would be compaƟble and should be prioriƟzed. Create a program to incenƟvize residents and businesses to install solar arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free-standing structures and or parƟcipate in community solar. Update the Comprehensive Plan according to the Dept. of Public Service Energy Planning Stand-ards for renewable energy standards (Act 174). Develop materials to educate HOAs on right to install rooŌop solar on condos as per state stat-ute: hƩps://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/secƟon/24/061/02291a City to adopt “solar access law” similar to Boulder, Co. to require new PUDs and subdivisions to orient residenƟal units to maximize solar access and be structurally capable of supporƟng solar collectors. See 9-9-17 (g) at: hƩps://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT9LAUSCO_CH9DEST_9-9-17SOAC *Data for renewable energy generaƟon potenƟal on rooŌops may be subject to change if the VT Dept of Public Service develops a methodology which aligns with this project schedule. Also these renewable energy generaƟon targets are based on the 2018 ECOS Plan and are subject to change given updates to energy planning standards. The targets are likely to stay the same or decrease because of grid constraints. Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy rapidly growing component of cost effec-Ɵve renewable energy integraƟon. Nu-merous energy storage products and services exist and customers should be able to easily access informaƟon about soluƟons. Green Mountain Power currently offers a program for the purchase or lease of Tesla Powerwall BaƩeries or a rebate for other customer-chosen storage opƟons when customers agree to share power with GMP at peak periods. All renewable energy acƟons are outlined below. Impacted populaƟons may not be able to parƟcipate in the benefits of renewable energy due to cost or because they live in mulƟ-family housing. Policies should be developed to ensure impacted popula-Ɵons have access to the benefits of re-Although it will not lower greenhouse gas emissions, the City has renewable energy targets set by the State to help Vermont increase its renewable energy. To meet its targets, renewable energy generaƟon needs to increase by 3 to 5 Ɵmes the amount of current generaƟon sited in the City. However, as of the draŌing of this cli-mate acƟon plan, Green Mountain Power is currently limiƟng new large scale net metering projects in South Burlington due to electricity grid capacity con-straints. See adjacent map for the area that is constrained and subject to a tariff fee to fund upgrades. UnƟl capacity is-sues are resolved, net metering is availa-ble for small scale projects, such as rooŌop and backyard solar. Pairing renewable energy with energy storage (baƩeries) is a necessary and newable energy through com-munity net-metering or other programs. AcƟon Cost Equity Type Adopt a policy to require qualifying new buildings to be built with solar or other renewable net metered systems/paired with energy storage to increase resiliency/reliability of electrical system during outages and decrease fossil fuel usage during peak periods. $$ Consider accommodaƟons for affordable housing Policy IdenƟfy exisƟng commercial roofs, parking areas and other areas that do not currently provide carbon se-questraƟon or storage, wildlife habitat, water filtraƟon, etc. where solar arrays would be compaƟble and should be prioriƟzed. $$ NA Policy Create a program to incenƟvize residents and businesses to install solar arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free-standing structures and or parƟcipate in community solar. $$ PrioriƟze Areas with Vulnerable PopulaƟons Investment Update the Comprehensive Plan according to the Dept. of Public Service Energy Planning Standards (Act 174). $ NA Policy Develop materials to educate HOAs on right to install rooŌop solar on condos as per state statute: hƩps://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/secƟon/24/061/02291a $ Equity consideraƟons PromoƟon City to adopt “solar access law” similar to Boulder, Co. to require new PUDs and subdivisions to orient residenƟal units to maximize solar access and be structurally capable of supporƟng solar collectors. See 9-9-17 (g) at: hƩps://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT9LAUSCO_CH9DEST_9-9-17SOAC NA Policy needs to consider adjust-ments for higher density develop-ment Policy GMP Solar Map 2.0
Natural Areas, AdaptaƟon, and Resilience Vision: South Burlington will ensure land is managed for carbon sequestra-Ɵon and to be adapƟve and resilient to climate change impacts 2030 Targets Reserve remaining natural re-source areas Increase green infrastructure and soil health for carbon sequestra-Ɵon, wildlife and insect habitat, flood resiliency and water filtraƟon Growing food Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat Extreme PrecipitaƟon High Winds Drought Depleted agricultural soils Land Cover in South Burlington, 2019 SupporƟng AcƟons* Revise South Burlington’s land development regulaƟons to protect our remain-ing meadows, forests, grasslands and farmlands from further encroachment, as permiƩed by law. Replace 30% of lawns with naƟve plant species by 2030. Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Develop a program to increase the planƟng of naƟve trees on private property, and support ongoing implementaƟon. Increase open space funds to conserve open space and agricultural lands Increase protecƟon of rivers and streams and wetlands Consider joining CiƟes with Nature to collaborate with other urban areas on reconnecƟng communiƟes with nature ciƟeswithnature.org Implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment Ensure resilient stormwater infrastructure Expand the City’s tree ordinance to include treen maintenance and removals on private property Natural Areas, AdaptaƟon, and Resilience *See Appendix C for addiƟonal acƟons. Source: NaƟonal Land Cover Database
Natural Areas, AdaptaƟon, and Resilience and 1.6% was wetland. Between 2001 and 2019, the City lost 206 acres of forest land to seƩlement. It is important for the City to prioriƟze retenƟon of forests because any loss of these major carbon sinks will add quan-Ɵfiable carbon to the atmosphere. Se-questraƟon can be further enhanced by reducing lawn turf and increasing naƟve trees and complementary naƟve planƟngs. NaƟve plants encourage na-Ɵve animal and insect species to con-Ɵnue to thrive, which increases the health of trees and all living systems. It will be essenƟal to conduct detailed assessments of exisƟng systems in or-der to set meaningful and measurable goals for maintaining and increasing carbon sequestraƟon. The City’s climate change goals cannot be accomplished through greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reducƟon alone. The State of Vermont’s Climate AcƟon Plan contemplates a carbon “budget” and so should South Burlington’s plan. Carbon sequestraƟon captures and stores carbon dioxide from the atmos-phere. Carbon sequestraƟon levels must be maintained through the reten-Ɵon and expansion of nature-based systems, especially forests and wet-lands due to their carbon sequestra-Ɵon. (See the State of Vermont Climate AcƟon Plan, 2021 Carbon Budget, to see which land sectors provide seques-traƟon of carbon and those that emit carbon.) As of 2019, 17.6% of South Burlington’s land cover was forest land Carbon sequestraƟon is only one im-portant benefit of conserving natural ecosystems. Natural ecosystems im-prove air and water quality, reduce impacts from the urban heat-island effect, improve stormwater manage-ment, enhance flood hazard manage-ment, enhance food security, and pro-vide criƟcal areas for bio-diversity in the face of a changing climate. Resilience to the impacts of climate change including extreme heat and increased precipitaƟon and flooding also requires implementaƟon of green and green-blue infrastructure and so-phisƟcated stormwater pracƟces. Compared to other strategies, protec-Ɵve environmental pracƟces have rel-aƟvely low capital cost to implement and also increase the health, well-being, and prosperity of all living be-ings in communiƟes. Natural areas, adaptaƟon, and resili-ence acƟons are outlined below. The full set of acƟons, including sup-porƟve acƟons, is included in Appen-dix C. ConsideraƟons of the historical con-text and current condiƟons associat-ed with systemic racism and environ-mental injusƟces, and how these re-late to the natural environment, should be made as policies are devel-oped. This includes ensuring fair ac-cess to natural areas for all to enjoy. AcƟon Carbon Exchange Benefits Cost Equity Type Revise South Burlington’s land development regulaƟons to protect our remaining meadows, forests, grasslands and farmlands from fur-ther encroachment, as permiƩed by law. +++ (forests only) $ Needs equity consideraƟon Policy Replace 30% of lawns with naƟve plant species by 2030. + TBD PrioriƟze vulnerable populaƟons Policy Increase open space funds to conserve open space and agricultural lands - $ Needs equity consideraƟon Investment Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Develop a program to increase the planƟng of naƟve trees on private property, and support ongoing im-plementaƟon. ++ TBD PrioriƟze vulnerable populaƟons PromoƟon Increase protecƟon of rivers and streams and wetlands + TBD PrioriƟze vulnerable populaƟons Policy Consider joining CiƟes with Nature to collaborate with other urban areas on reconnecƟng communiƟes with nature: ciƟeswithnature.org NA NA High EducaƟon Implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment NA $ PrioriƟze vulnerable populaƟons Policy Ensure resilient stormwater infrastructure NA $$ PrioriƟze vulnerable populaƟons Policy
Vision: South Burlington will develop green pracƟces in City operaƟons, elec-trify City equipment and faciliƟes, and reduce City employee VMT. 2030 Targets City operaƟons following green pracƟces City equipment and faciliƟes elec-trified or substanƟally more effi-cient Track and reduce City employee Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) SupporƟng AcƟons* Adopt green operaƟons, purchasing, and investment policies Determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equipment to elec-trify or become zero emission. Budget for annual electric vehicle charging equipment installments at City de-partments. During renovaƟon or construcƟon, make sites EV-ready. Replace gas-powered small engine equipment with electric models. Develop a plan to electrify and increase the energy efficiency of all municipal buildings. Develop a program to support employee transit, walking and bike, ride sharing, and work-from home and encourage online aƩendance at all meeƟngs. Consider becom-ing a member of CATMA. Work with the school district to develop a policy for discouraging driving to school (disincenƟves) and encouraging students to ride the bus, bike, or walk to reduce single occupancy driving to school. City Government OperaƟons City government operaƟons contribute 1,431 mt Co2e *See Appendix C for addiƟonal acƟons. *GMP is 100% Carbon Free in 2020
City Government OperaƟons crease the GHG emissions and cost by a factor of at least four. The proposed acƟons below suggest benchmarking current energy uses and energy sources and then developing poli-cies and procedures that can be imple-mented to reach the City’s greenhouse gas reducƟons goals through green prac-Ɵces, renewable energy, and electrifica-Ɵon soluƟons. The City has already made much progress in this direcƟon. In 2019, the City hired a part Ɵme Energy Manager who oversees energy projects and created an Energy Project Reserve Fund to pay for internal projects. The fund’s income comes from the solar array on the former landfill in South Burlington and projects pay the fund back via energy savings. The City as an enƟty should lead by ex-ample in their efforts to decarbonize their operaƟons. As seen in the pie charts on the previous page, the public works department con-tributes most of the emissions in the gov-ernment operaƟons sector. Second to the public works department is the police department. Both of these departments include vehicles that use gasoline and diesel. These fuel types contribute to a majority of the emissions. Therefore it is important for the City to plan for and budget for replacement of these vehi-cles with zero emission opƟons as the technology becomes available. AddiƟon-ally, one third of the natural gas used by Public Works is used in the processing high quality solid waste. Any known al-ternaƟve to this process would in-Energy usage has been monitored for many years, and since 2019, all energy usage has been recorded on a monthly basis in terms of usage and cost. In an effort to decarbonize its opera-Ɵons, the City began converƟng all City owned lights to LED, a project that is virtually complete in 2022. This included street and traffic lights as well as lighƟng for buildings. Many energy audits of the various build-ings have been conducted leading to a variety of energy reducƟon projects and this process conƟnues. The electrificaƟon of the City vehicle fleet started years ago with a single hy-brid car. Four hybrid police vehicles are planned for 2022 and the South Burling-ton School District will have four elec-tric school buses delivered this year. The City also purchased small baƩery powered landscaping equipment such as weed whackers and chain saws. In 2021 a new City Hall and Library was completed to LEED standard. This new building uƟlizes a geothermal heat pump and solar panels on the roof. In addiƟon, the upgrading of the Bart-leƩ Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant, now being designed, will have energy conservaƟon as a major design criteria. City government operaƟons acƟons are outlined below. The full set of acƟons is included in Appendix C. Equity con-sideraƟons associated with the follow-ing acƟons will occur in the implemen-taƟon phase. AcƟon Cost Equity Type City to adopt green operaƟons, purchasing, and investment policies $ Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Policy City to determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equip-ment to electrify or become zero emission. NA Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Investment City to budget for annual electric vehicle charging equipment installments at City departments. During renovaƟon or construcƟon, make sites EV-ready. $ Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Investment City to replace gas-powered small engine equipment with electric models. $ Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Investment City to develop a plan to electrify and increase the energy efficiency of all municipal buildings. NA Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Investment City to develop a program to support employee transit, walking and bike, ride sharing, and work-from home and encourage online aƩendance at all meeƟngs. Consider becoming a member of CATMA. NA Provide EducaƟon to City Employees Policy City to work with the school district to develop a policy for discouraging driving to school (disincenƟves) and encouraging students to ride the bus, bike, or walk to reduce single occupancy driving to school. NA Consider Challenges for Vulnerable PopulaƟons Policy
Vision: South Burlington will electrify small engine equipment, reduce solid waste, and ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems while decreas-ing emissions. 2030 Targets Reduce municipal and construcƟon waste and trash pick‐up All small engines electrified Increased access to locally grown food SupporƟng AcƟons Small Engines Curtail or ban small gas powered equipment and ban leaf blowers Waste As a member of CSWD, reduce municipal and construcƟon waste. Limit trash pickup to only every other week. Agriculture/Food Systems Launch a Nature Based SoluƟons Program that includes food systems, farms, and expanded community gardens. UƟlize recommendaƟons from the South Burlington Sustainable Agriculture/Food Security AcƟon Plan. Work with UVM Extension and non profit programs to promote food educaƟon in schools and sustainable agricultural pracƟces that support local farms and reduce reliance on large, out of state food producers and their associated VMT. Encourage food retailers to carry local products. Promote "Vitality gardens" as a way to bring healthy seniors and younger peo‐ple together around the community to grow local produce for home consump‐Ɵon. Small Engines, Waste, and Agriculture/Food Systems
Waste, Small Engines, and Agriculture/Food Systems lington’s neighborhoods. The City can also ensure community resil‐ience by launching a Nature Based Solu‐Ɵons Program that includes food sys‐tems, farms, and expanded community gardens and urban farming. The City can uƟlize the recommendaƟons in its 2013 South Burlington Sustainable Agriculture / Food Security AcƟon Plan. This plan considers how to foster affordable, healthy, locally‐grown food for City resi‐dents. It has informaƟon on how to uƟ‐lize the City’s remaining farmland to pro‐duce food, aƩract family farms and sus‐tainable agricultural opportuniƟes and increase sales of locally grown foods. This program can be equitable by priori‐Ɵzing neighborhoods with disproporƟon‐ately low access. In addiƟon, the City can The City of South Burlington can lower greenhouse gas emissions by developing policies that reduce municipal and con‐strucƟon waste and policies that limit the number of trash pick‐ups in neighbor‐hoods. Both of these restricƟons serve to encourage recycling and waste reducƟon as well as lower carbon emissions and noise polluƟon. The City can support further decarboniza‐Ɵon through curtailing or banning the use of fossil fueled small engines for lawns and gardens. Gasoline powered leaf blowers and small equipment produce CO2 emissions just like automobiles. Re‐quiring these small engines to run on electricity would greatly reduce the car‐bon emissions from lawn and garden acƟvity and reduce noise levels while enhancing the well‐being of South Bur‐require regeneraƟve, no‐dig pracƟces in City‐managed community gardens and serve as an example regarding low emis‐sion soil management pracƟces. This would also encourage regeneraƟve, no‐dig pracƟces in residenƟal gardens. The City Parks and RecreaƟon Department could support this effort by offering gar‐dening classes as a summer course op‐Ɵon for adults and separately for chil‐dren. It could provide resources such as lower cost access to materials to con‐struct raised beds, soil/compost, gar‐dening implements, and seeds. This can be done in neighborhoods where raised beds can be added on commonly owned land or in landscaped areas of mulƟfam‐ily buildings. Nature‐based soluƟons are important because when natural areas are healthy and well‐managed, they provide essen‐Ɵal benefits and services to people, including increased food security. Burlington’s Nature Based SoluƟons program can serve as an example of what the City of South Burlington can do: hƩps://burlingtonwildways.org/get‐involved/nature‐based‐climate‐soluƟons All small engines, waste, and agricul‐ture/food systems acƟons are outlined below. The cost of some local, organic food is out of reach for many people and peo‐ple with low incomes may not have Ɵme to garden. Policies should priori‐Ɵze impacted populaƟons and increase access and affordability to all. AcƟon Cost Equity Type Small Engines: Curtail or ban small gas powered equipment and ban leaf blowers $ Costs for new equip. should be considered Policy Waste: As a member of CSWD, reduce municipal and construcƟon waste. Limit trash pickup to only every other week. $ High Policy Agriculture/Food Systems: Launch a Nature Based SoluƟons Program that includes food systems, farms, and expanded community gardens. UƟlize recommendaƟons from the South Burlington Sustainable Agri‐culture/Food Security AcƟon Plan. $ Impacted populaƟons should be prioriƟzed PromoƟon Agriculture/Food Systems: Work with UVM Extension and organizaƟons to promote food educaƟon in schools and sustainable agricultural pracƟces that support local farms and reduce reliance on large, out of state food producers and their associated VMT. $ High PromoƟon Agriculture/Food Systems: Encourage food retailers to carry local products. NA Affordability of local prod‐ucts should be considered PromoƟon Agriculture/Food Systems: Promote "Vitality gardens" as a way to bring healthy seniors and younger people together around the community to grow local produce for home consumpƟon. NA High PromoƟon
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ClearPath Modeling
South Burlington established Science Based Targets (SBTs) to represent its fair share of emissions reductions necessary to meet Vermont’s
Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) and the Paris Agreement commitment to keep global warming below 1.5 °C.
Equitably reducing global emissions by 50% requires that high-emitting, wealthy nations reduce their emissions by more than 50%4.
Therefore, South Burlington’s emission reduction goal is to reduce total emissions 60% by 2030. The 60% reduction from 2019 emissions by
2030 will also advance the GWSA requirement to reduce emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and will put South Burlington on track to
reduce emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. The chart below shows the emissions levels needed to meet those requirements.
Although not shown in Figure 2 explicitly, the city and its residents and businesses do have a long history of taking steps to weatherize
buildings, drive cleaner vehicles, drive less, use transit, use energy efficient appliances, and install renewable energy generation. In order to
achieve this level of emission reduction, the city, residents, and businesses must accelerate the pace of action and take bold steps to reduce
energy consumption and electrify the heating and transportation sectors. The SBTs in this plan are presented as 2030, or interim, targets.
See Appendix A for more information.
Figure 2.
4 ICELI’s Science Based Targets for U.S. Communities
195,712
137,291 , GSWA requirement:
26% reduction below 2005 levels
by 2025 76,953, GWSA requiremnet: 40%
reduction below 1990 levels by
2030, 2030 SBT
26,650 , GWSA requirment: 80%
reduction below 1990 levels by
2050
209,217
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50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
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South Burlington's historical GHG emissions and future requirments
Science Based Target Scenario Business As Usual Scenario
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Using ICLEI’s ClearPath tool, a baseline inventory of GHG emissions, a business-as-usual forecast, and science-based target (SBT) scenario
was developed for South Burlington.
• The baseline inventory represents residential, commercial/industrial, and transportation energy consumption along with the
associated GHG emissions for the Year 2019 data to avoid capturing pandemic related data fluctuations.
• The business-as-usual scenario represents no climate action taken and creates a projection of emission trends based on anticipated
demographic and economic changes in South Burlington.
• SBT scenario combines the business-as-usual forecast with the emission reduction goal of 60% reduction in emissions from 2019 and
various reductions actions for meeting the reduction goal.
The data and analysis in this section are intended to provide the city with a sense of
the pace of change needed to meet the SBT target. The targets can be translated into
concrete actions found in the sector specific sections. The sector specific targets form
the entire reduction potential towards reducing 60% of emissions by 2030. Meaning if
less of one target is achieved, other targets would need to make up the difference in
emissions to meet the SBT target.
2019 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
The 2019 GHG emissions inventory provides an accounting of the primary contributors
of GHG emissions within the city. The inventory is an estimate of emissions from
energy consumption from thermal heating and electricity use in residential and
commercial/industrial buildings, as well as from on-road vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Most of the emissions from buildings comes from natural gas for heating. Emissions
from electricity is less, due to Green Mountain Power having only a small portion of
their generation portfolio from fossil fuels in 2019.
On-road transportation emissions are derived from VMT for gas and diesel vehicles.
Vehicle class types include motorcycles, passenger vehicles, light and heavy-duty
trucks. On-road VMT emissions are attributed to the miles driven within South Burlington irrespective to where vehicles are coming from
and where they are going. Meaning emissions from through traffic is part of South Burlington’s inventory. Although South Burlington policies
may not be able to reduce through traffic, policies to increase EV charging stations in the city may convert some of those miles to zero
emissions, especially for people shopping and working in the city.
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50,000
100,000
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200,000
250,000
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South Burlington 2019 GHG
Emissions (MT Co2e)
Transportation
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Residential Buildings
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VMT data, which accounts for origin and destination, is not available regularly whereas data on miles driven within the city irrespective to
origin and destination is available. Therefore, relying on data that includes pass through traffic may not reflect the audience for this plan, but
it does make tracking progress on reducing VMT feasible.
Business As Usual Scenario
The business-as-usual scenario begins with the 2019 GHG inventory and creates a projection of emission trends based on population and
employment growth for the year 2030. Population is assumed to increase 1.3% annually and employment 1% annually. These increases are
based on past trends since 2010. The business-as-usual scenario is helpful for understanding change in emissions if climate action is not
taken by the city. The business-as-usual scenario incorporates external policies, which are already in effect or will take effect between the
Year 2019 and Year 2030. Green Mountain Power’s achievement of 100% carbon free electricity and decreases in carbon emissions from on-
road travel because of improvements in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards have been included. VGS’s plan to add 20%
renewable natural gas to their portfolio by 2030 is an existing policy that was not modeled in the business-as-usual scenario but could play a
role in reducing GHG emissions from natural gas fuel usage. Given demographic changes and external policies, the City’s emissions will
slightly increase and continue to do so if no action is taken to reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, electrifying the buildings/thermal and
transportation sectors is critical to meeting South Burlington’s emission reduction target. See the climate action by sector section of this plan
to understand how the city plans to reduce GHG emissions.
Business-as-Usual Scenario (2019-2030)
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Science Based Target Scenario
The SBT scenario combines the business-as-usual forecast with the emission reduction goal of 60% reduction in emissions by 2030 from a
2019 start year for commercial energy, residential energy, and transportation energy. The SBT scenario applies a suite of actions to the
business-as-usual scenario, which demonstrate the degree of implementation needed for these actions to achieve a 60% reduction in total
emissions. The suite of actions is detailed in the Climate Action by Sector sections.
The SBT scenario demonstrates the magnitude of change needed to reduce emissions from residential energy, commercial energy, and
transportation energy. The 2030 targets will result in the following decreased from 2019 levels.
• Residential emissions decreasing by 51%
• Commercial emission decreasing by 68%
• Transportation emissions decreasing by 61%
The actions contained in the SBT scenario are all actions that mitigate or directly reduce the City’s contribution of emissions in the land
use/transportation and buildings/thermal sectors. Other sectors like natural areas, are important to climate action planning and have been
Science Based Target Scenario (2019-2030)
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included in the process through the use of the Land Emissions and Removals Navigator (LEARN tool). However, only forest and trees were
analyzed to understand their role in mitigating climate change. Actions for the natural areas sector are also considered important for climate
adaptation and resilience to help the city withstand impacts of climate change. Although the natural area sector is not modeled in the SBT
scenario, modeling was conducted with the LEARN tool to understand the role forest and trees play in carbon removal and emissions on an
annual basis. Additionally, data on forest conversion and forest loss is provided to understand emission impacts from development and
other forest disturbances. GHG quantification of non-forested land cover (wetland, grassland, cropland) is not quantifiable due to
complexities of soil carbon dynamics and methodology limitations.
Forest and trees play a key role in removing carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and plays a critical role in regulating
climate. Key findings from analyzing how local changes in land use and tree canopy have contributed to South Burlington’s GHG profile are
as follows5:
• Over the period 2001 to 2019, emissions from forests being converted to development/settlement, grassland/other non-forested
land, and individual trees being removed were 1,000 t CO2e per year. The amount of emissions are based on the average carbon
stock present in the forest stock prior to tree harvesting
• Over the period 2001 to 2019, forest and trees removed net -8,769 t CO2e per year.
• Approximately, 18% of South Burlington’s total land base 10,597 acres is forest. Many areas outside of forests are also covered by
trees, including an average of 17% percent treen canopy on lands outside of forest areas.
Given that the total emissions from buildings/thermal and transportation/land use, is 195,712 (MT CO2e), the net carbon removed by trees
could be applied to the total emissions to reduce emissions by the amount of 8,769 t CO2e. Therefore, maintaining forests and trees is an
effective method for removing carbon from the atmosphere and helps the city to meet the 60% reduction in total emissions.
5 ICLEI’S LEARN Tool and Resources https://icleiusa.org/LEARN/
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Community Profile
When implementing actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and become
more resilient to climate change
impacts, it is important to understand
the City of South Burlington in terms of
demographics, commuting patterns, and
housing composition. Identifying
characteristics of South Burlington
will help the City focus on the actions
that are tailored to South Burlington.
Additionally, information on who lives in
South Burlington, where they work, and
how they heat/cool their homes adds
context to ensure that climate actions
are designed with residents and business
in mind for long-term impact and
success.
Figure X provides an overview of the
demographics of the city and also
highlights the communities that could be
burdened by climate change and may not be able to access or afford carbon reducing technologies such as electric vehicles and heat pumps.
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Impacted Communities
Studies show that renters, people living in multi-unit housing, lower
income, and fixed income households, black, indigenous, people of color,
and senior citizens are those who are particularly vulnerable to the
impacts of climate change. Moreover, these communities may not have
the income to invest thousands of dollars for electrification and
weatherization. So, it is critical to keep these communities at the forefront
in climate action planning and to understand the impacted communities
in South Burlington.
According the 2020 American Community Survey, 3,683 or 19% of people
are over 65, 6% of households or 544 households are below the poverty
level, 752 households do not have a car, and approximately half of the
households earn less than the median household income, which is
$87,377. Additionally, 12% of the population identifies as a race that is
black/African American, American Indian, Asian, or another race.
Various programs are offered by the State of Vermont, Green Mountain
Power, VGS, Efficiency Vermont, and the Champlain Valley Office of
Economic Opportunity to assist income eligible households with the cost of
weatherization, heat pump installation, or electric vehicle/charging
equipment purchasing. It is difficult to estimate the number of households
that could be eligible for these programs because each program is designed
with different income eligibility and household size criteria. The programs
also change annually. As shown in the data, there is a significant population
in South Burlington that could be eligible for these programs and the City
should work with utilities and other energy partners to promote income
sensitive programs to impacted communities. The data seen here will help
to inform subsequent implementation phases to climate action planning to
identify the best approach to making climate action more equitable. Source: 2020 ACS, 5-year Estimate
Source: 2020 ACS, 5-year Estimate
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Housing Composition
The composition of housing in South Burlington is important because
actions to weatherize, electrify, and install electric vehicle charging will
be different for each type of housing tenure and for single-unity homes
vs. multi-unit homes.
Understanding that South Burlington is a city of both renters and
homeowners and single-unit homes and multi-unit homes is critical for
the successful implementation of the high impact actions in the
buildings/thermal and transportation sectors.
• 60% of households are owner occupied
• 40% are renter occupied
• 42% of homes are multi-unit homes (includes condos, attached
dwelling units)
• 58% are single unit homes
For example, renters may not have the ability to make weatherization
improvements to their homes because they are not the owner, and the
cost/benefit may not be great enough to encourage the property owner
to make changes. Additionally, energy improvements to multi-unit
properties are more challenging and could potentially involve homeowner
associations and other third parties. As such any action implemented
should seek to form a collaborative partnership between the City, utilities,
property owners, and others.
Although homeowners could renovate their homes to use a cleaner fuel
source or install EV charging more so than renters, they may not have the
capital to do so. Therefore, it is key for buildings/thermal and
transportation actions to include financial incentives for homeowners, as
well as property owners of rental units.
Source: CCRPC Housing Database
Source: ACS 2015-2019
Housing Stock as of Year 2020
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Commuting Patterns
As indicated in previous section, transportation makes up 66% of greenhouse gas emissions in South Burlington. These emissions come from
residents traveling in gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to get to work, school, and services. These emissions also come from commuters
coming into South Burlington to get to their jobs.
In total about 20,000 people work in South Burlington. About 87% or
17,639 of these employees live outside of South Burlington but travel to
South Burlington from elsewhere. The remaining 13% or 2,613
employees live and work in South Burlington.
The commuting patterns of South Burlington employees present an
opportunity to work with businesses to reduce emissions from
transportation. Employers and their employees can reduce emissions by
either driving an electric vehicle, working remotely, taking transit,
carpooling, or walking/biking. Employers can incentivize their employees
to make their commutes more energy efficient by installing electric
vehicle charging equipment and partnering with CATMA to educate
employees about ways to reduce their daily commuting miles.
Additionally, prioritizing higher density in areas served by transit could
entice workers to give up their long commutes and make South
Burlington the place where they live and work.
Enhancements to transit services offered by Green Mountain Transit
coupled with key locations of park and rides are also another approach
to getting people to change their daily commutes and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
Source: LEHD, on the map
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Fuel Source for Heating
The City of South Burlington is served by VGS. VGS provides a majority of
owner-occupied and renter occupied homes with natural gas. A small
portion of owner-occupied homes are using wood for a heating source
compared to no renter-occupied homes using wood at all. Both owner-
occupied and renter-occupied homes are using electricity for a heat
source. However, information on the type of technology used with
electricity for heating is not available. Homes could be using legacy
electric resistance heat or homes could be using cold climate heat
pumps powered by electricity. South Burlington saw an uptick in cold
climate heat pumps installed in the last three years, which indicates that
a portion of the homes heating with electricity are using cold climate
heat pumps. A small portion of both renter-occupied homes and owner-
occupied homes are relying on delivered fuels or fuel oil to heat their
homes. Either these homes have not yet switched over to natural gas or
natural gas is not available in their neighborhood.
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Utility gas
Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Electricity
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Coal or coke
Wood
Solar energy
Other fuel
No fuel used
Number of homes
Owner-Occupied Home Heating Fuel
0 500 1000 1500 2000
Utility gas
Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Electricity
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Coal or coke
Wood
Solar energy
Other fuel
No fuel used
Number of homes
Renter-Occupied Home Heating Fuel
Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimate (2016-2020), margin of error is associated with these data
Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimate (2016-2020), margin of error is associated with these data
0
5
10
15
20
25
2019 2020 2021Numbe of Heat Pumps Year
Heat Pump Water Heater
Installations
Source: Efficiency Vermont RPC Report 2021
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Annual Monitoring
Effective and transparent monitoring is vital to understanding and communicating the progress of the actions set out in this plan. Annual
monitoring should be consistent with the data and analysis in this plan. The 2030 targets included in the sector-based sections should be used as
the basis for annual tracking of implementation to demonstrate progress in achieving the targets. Information for measuring progress can be
qualitative or quantitative depending on the sector. For example, quantitative data is more readily available for the buildings/thermal,
transportation/land use, and city government operations sectors than is available for the natural areas, agriculture, and waste. Although
quantitative data may not be available it is still important to track progress made in these sectors with descriptive information if available.
Monitoring should also focus on ways to track whether equity considerations are being included in ongoing implementation.
Implementation of Actions and Next Steps
Once the Climate Action Plan is complete, the transportation sector and city government operations sector will be studied, and a more detailed
implementation plan will be developed for each. The City plans to work with a transportation consultant and the Chittenden County Regional
Planning Commission on the transportation sector implementation plan. The City was also awarded a State of Vermont municipal planning grant
to develop an implementation plan for the City government operations sector. Additionally in August 2022, the CAPTF proposed to the City
Council adoption of a carbon free heating and hot water ordinance to reduce GHG emissions in new buildings. It is anticipated that the equity
recommendations and considerations identified in this plan will be a center point of the sector-based implementation plans. Plans for the
remaining sectors will be developed as funds become available. The CAPTF recognizes that implementation costs are monumental and
therefore asks the City to embed the 2030 targets and considerations into all decision making, especially as part of the City’s budget.
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Appendix A ClearPath Modeling Data
SBTs and Emission Goals
2030 Emission
Reduction Goal
Base Year 2019 (MT
Co2e)
2030 Business as Usual (MT
Co2e)
2030 SBTs and
GWSA (MT Co2e)
60.20% 195,712 196,253 77,894
Growth Rates Employment Population Grid Emissions VMT
1% annually 1.3% annually 0 1.3% annually
Base Year Business As Usual SBT 2030 Modeled Emissions
Fuel/Sector Year 2019 (MT Co2e) 2030 (MT Co2e) Science Based Target (MT
C02e) Sector
Commercial/Industrial Natural Gas
32,319 32,676
11,548
Commercial
Energy Commercial/Industrial Electric 3,378 0
Residential Electric
1,048 0 15,573 Residential
Energy Residential Natural Gas 30,630 35,306
On-Road Transportation
128,337
128,271 49,832 Transportation
Total
195,712
196,253 76,953
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Forest Tree Disturbances/Forest to Settlement
COe2/yr
1,000
1,000
1,000 Land Use
CO2 e/yr Removal from Undisturbed Forest/Trees
in Settled Areas -8,769 -8,769 -8,769 Natural Areas
Net Total
187,943
188,484
69,184
Degree of Implementation (Start Year 2023,End Year 2030)
Measures SBT Scenario Emission
Reductions Percent Reduction
Residential Electrification/Number of Housing Units
Retrofitted (annual) 360 housing units 10,140 9%
Home Weatherization (annual) 600 homes 5,565 5%
2030 District (Commercial
Benchmarking,Electrification (annual))
8% commercial sq. ft
annually
20,108 17%
Electric Vehicle Adoption, by 2030 37.5% EV, 37.5% HEV 50,377 42%
VMT Reduction Annually 2.5% 22,491 19%
Compact Development
New Units (2,7770
units in high density(
> 12.5 du per acre)
5,341 4%
Carbon Free Heating Ordinance for new buildings
143 new homes per
year, 53,000 square
feet
5,048 4%
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Appendix B Definitions
Glossary of Climate Change Terms
Unless otherwise noted, Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2030 District
2030 Districts are organizations led by the private sector, with local building industry leaders uniting around a shared vision for sustainability
and economic growth – while aligning with local community groups and government to achieve significant energy, water, and emissions
reductions within our commercial cores. Property owner/manager/developers join a local 2030 District to help them make significant
changes to their properties to create reductions necessary to transition to a low carbon economy. Source: www.2030districts.org
Adaptation
Adjustment or preparation of natural or human systems to a new or changing environment which moderates harm or exploits beneficial
opportunities.
Biofuels
Gas or liquid fuel made from plant material. Includes wood, wood waste, wood liquors, peat, railroad ties, wood sludge, spent sulfite liquors,
agricultural waste, straw, tires, fish oils, tall oil, sludge waste, waste alcohol, municipal solid waste, landfill gases, other waste, and ethanol
blended into motor gasoline.
Carbon Dioxide
A naturally occurring gas, and also a by-product of burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as land-use changes and other industrial
processes. It is the principal human caused greenhouse gas that affects the Earth's radiative balance. It is the reference gas against which
other greenhouse gases are measured and therefore has a Global Warming Potential of 1.
Carbon Sequestration
Terrestrial, or biologic, carbon sequestration is the process by which trees and plants absorb carbon dioxide, release the oxygen, and store
the carbon. Geologic sequestration is one step in the process of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), and involves injecting carbon
dioxide deep underground where it stays permanently.
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a set of technologies that can greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions from new and existing coal-
and gas-fired power plants, industrial processes, and other stationary sources of carbon dioxide. It is a three-step process that includes
capture of carbon dioxide from power plants or industrial sources; transport of the captured and compressed carbon dioxide (usually in
pipelines); and underground injection and geologic sequestration, or permanent storage, of that carbon dioxide in rock formations that
contain tiny openings or pores that trap and hold the carbon dioxide.
Climate
Climate in a narrow sense is usually defined as the "average weather," or more rigorously, as the statistical description in terms of the mean and
variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands of years. The classical period is 3 decades, as defined
by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation, and
wind. Climate in a wider sense is the state, including a statistical description, of the climate system.
Climate Change
Climate change refers to any significant change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time. In other words, climate change
includes major changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, among others, that occur over several decades or longer.
Cold Climate Heat Pump or mini split
A heat pump draws heat from the environment and moves it indoors to heat your home or move it outdoors to cool your home. Air-source heat
pumps gather heat from the ambient air, while ground-source or geothermal heat pumps extract it from the ground. Heat pumps rely on
electricity to work. Heat pumps are more efficient because they are moving heat rather than generating it. Heat pumps are also used for air
conditioning to cool a building. (Source: Efficiency VT)
Deforestation
Those practices or processes that result in the conversion of forested lands for non-forest uses. Deforestation contributes to increasing
carbon dioxide concentrations for two reasons: 1) the burning or decomposition of the wood releases carbon dioxide; and 2) trees that once
removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the process of photosynthesis are no longer present.
Ecosystem
Any natural unit or entity including living and non-living parts that interact to produce a stable system through cyclic exchange of materials.
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Emissions
The release of a substance (usually a gas when referring to the subject of climate change) into the atmosphere.
Emissions Factor
A unique value for scaling emissions to activity data in terms of a standard rate of emissions per unit of activity (e.g., grams of carbon dioxide
emitted per barrel of fossil fuel consumed, or per pound of product produced).
Energy Efficiency
Using less energy to provide the same service.
ENERGY STAR
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate
through superior energy efficiency. Learn more about ENERGY STAR.
Fossil Fuel
A general term for organic materials formed from decayed plants and animals that have been converted to crude oil, coal, natural gas, or
heavy oils by exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years.
Fuel Switching
In general, this is substituting one type of fuel for another. In the climate-change discussion it is implicit that the substituted fuel produces
lower carbon emissions per unit energy produced than the original fuel, e.g., natural gas for coal.
Global Average Temperature
An estimate of Earths mean surface air temperature averaged over the entire planet.
Global Warming
The recent and ongoing global average increase in temperature near the Earth’s surface.
Global Warming Potential
A measure of the total energy that a gas absorbs over a particular period of time (usually 100 years), compared to carbon dioxide.
Greenhouse Effect
Trapping and build-up of heat in the atmosphere (troposphere) near the Earth’s surface. Some of the heat flowing back toward space from
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the Earth's surface is absorbed by water vapor, carbon dioxide, ozone, and several other gases in the atmosphere and then reradiated back
toward the Earth’s surface. If the atmospheric concentrations of these greenhouse gases rise, the average temperature of the lower
atmosphere will gradually increase.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases include, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxide, ozone, chlorofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride.
Habitat Fragmentation
A process during which larger areas of habitat are broken into a number of smaller patches of smaller total area, isolated from each other by
a matrix of habitats unlike the original habitat.
Heat Island
An urban area characterized by temperatures higher than those of the surrounding non-urban area. As urban areas develop, buildings,
roads, and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. These surfaces absorb more solar energy, which can create higher
temperatures in urban areas.
Heat Waves
A prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC was established jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization in 1988. The
purpose of the IPCC is to assess information in the scientific and technical literature related to all significant components of the issue of
climate change. The IPCC draws upon hundreds of the world's expert scientists as authors and thousands as expert reviewers. Leading
experts on climate change and environmental, social, and economic sciences from some 60 nations have helped the IPCC to prepare periodic
assessments of the scientific underpinnings for understanding global climate change and its consequences. With its capacity for reporting on
climate change, its consequences, and the viability of adaptation and mitigation measures, the IPCC is also looked to as the official advisory
body to the world's governments on the state of the science of the climate change issue. For example, the IPCC organized the development
of internationally accepted methods for conducting national greenhouse gas emission inventories.
Landfill
Land waste disposal site in which waste is generally spread in thin layers, compacted, and covered with a fresh layer of soil each day.
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Natural Gas
Underground deposits of gases consisting of 50 to 90 percent methane (CH4) and small amounts of heavier gaseous hydrocarbon
compounds such as propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10).
Recycling
Collecting and reprocessing a resource so it can be used again. An example is collecting aluminum cans, melting them down, and using the
aluminum to make new cans or other aluminum products.
Reforestation
Planting of forests on lands that have previously contained forests but that have been converted to some other use.
Renewable Energy
Energy resources that are naturally replenishing such as biomass, hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, ocean thermal, wave action, and tidal
action.
Resilience
A capability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from significant multi-hazard threats with minimum damage to social well-
being, the economy, and the environment.
Science Based Targets
Science-based targets (SBTs) are climate goals in line with the latest climate science. They represent a community’s fair share of the
ambition necessary to meet the Paris Agreement commitment to keep warming below 1.5 °C. To achieve this goal, the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that we must reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. This is
why SBTs are often presented as 2030, or interim, targets. Equitably reducing global emissions by 50% requires that high-emitting, wealthy
nations reduce their emissions by more than 50%. Science-based targets build internal and external support needed to achieve ambitious
greenhouse gas reductions and boost public confidence in local climate action. They show local governments what reduction is needed by
2030 and 2050, spurring innovation and collaboration. Source: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
Sink
Any process, activity or mechanism which removes a greenhouse gas, an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol from the
atmosphere.
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Soil Carbon
A major component of the terrestrial biosphere pool in the carbon cycle. The amount of carbon in the soil is a function of the historical
vegetative cover and productivity, which in turn is dependent in part upon climatic variables.
Vulnerability
The degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and
extremes. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of climate variation to which a system is exposed; its sensitivity;
and its adaptive capacity.
Wastewater
Water that has been used and contains dissolved or suspended waste materials.
Weather
Atmospheric condition at any given time or place. It is measured in terms of such things as wind, temperature, humidity, atmospheric
pressure, cloudiness, and precipitation. In most places, weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and season-to-season. Climate in
a narrow sense is usually defined as the "average weather", or more rigorously, as the statistical description in terms of the mean and
variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years. The classical period is 30 years,
as defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature,
precipitation, and wind. Climate in a wider sense is the state, including a statistical description, of the climate system. A simple way of
remembering the difference is that climate is what you expect (e.g. cold winters) and 'weather' is what you get (e.g. a blizzard).
Weatherization
Weatherizing a building is done to save energy, and it can also improve the comfort of a home or building. Professionals who perform
weatherization services are part of the "Home Performance" industry. They are trained to understand how a house works as a system and
to offer solutions that can solve common and difficult problems using building science. A home energy audit can start building the strategy
that may include air sealing, insulation, moisture control, and ventilation. Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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Appendix C Actions
Appendix C contains all the actions identified by the CAPTF. The actions are categorized by sector and by either high impact action or supporting
actions. Each action is also associated with a pathway, a science-based target, a monitoring metric, ID #, action type, and responsible leader. A
pathway is a high-level means of achieving GHG emissions or adaptation goals. A science-based target is the target required for South Burlington
to meet its share of emission reductions in accordance with South Burlington's goals. The monitoring metric is a data point to measure progress
towards meeting the science-based target. Actions are categorized into policies (including resolutions, law and regulations), promotions (e.g.,
advertising and marketing) and investment (including municipal spending and incentives). Actions are the "operational" tasks the city will
undertake to support the pathways and achieve the science-based targets. Leaders are committees or staff responsible for implementing the
action, these may need to be verified with the City Manager.
Buildings/Thermal Actions
Buildings/Thermal (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions)
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or
Supporting
Buildings/
Thermal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.1 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to grade & prioritize buildings on weatherization potential
City Council, City
Manager Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.2 Develop an energy efficiency ordinance to mandate
weatherization in high energy use buildings similar to
Burlington's Minimum Housing Code Weatherization
Ordinance.
City Council, City
Manager, City
Attorney High Impact
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Number of buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.3
City to become a 2030 District
(https://www.2030districts.org/). This is a private/public
partnership working to reduce building energy consumption,
water use and transportation emissions 50% by 2030. Program
targets larger commercial and multi-family buildings,
benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction targets.
City Council, City
Manager
High Impact
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.4 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
Energy Committee
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.5 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
Energy Committee
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.6 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard High Impact
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Policy B-1.7 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to grade & prioritize homes on weatherization potential
City Council, City
Manager Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.8 Establish a weatherization ordinance for existing single family
homes. (similar to Burlington's code for rental housing)
City Council, City
Manager, City
Attorney
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.9 Require energy disclosure at sale/title transfer of existing single
family homes
City Council, City
Manager, City
Attorney Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Promotion B-1.10 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
Energy Committee
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.11 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
Energy Committee
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.12 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
Communications
Supporting
By 2030, weatherize 600 existing
homes annually to reduce emissions by
5%
Number of homes
weatherized
By 2030, weatherize 600 existing
homes annually to reduce emissions by
5% including existing Multifamily
Residential Buildings under
management, including condominiums,
townhomes, and rental properties
Buildings/Thermal Actions
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.13 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs
Energy Committee,
Communications Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.14 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Communications
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.15 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard High Impact
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Investment B-1.16 Identify residential buildings that are not VT GAS
customers/eligible for VT GAS energy audit and provide city
resources to perform energy audits on these buildings.
Supporting
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.17 City support for energy audits and IR scanning equipment
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
Electrify 8% of existing
commercial/industrial square footage
annually to reduce emissions by 17%
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Policy B-2.1 City to become a 2030 District
(https://www.2030districts.org/). This is a private/public
partnership working to reduce building energy consumption,
water use and transportation emissions 50% by 2030. Program
targets larger commercial and multi-family buildings,
benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction targets.
City Council
High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Policy B-2.2 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient commercial buildings not using fossil fuels.
City Council
High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.3 Promote 2030 District program to SBBA and other businesses
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.4 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of commercial
buildings electrified
Promotion B-2.5 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
Policy B-2.6 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
B-2.7 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient multifamily buildings not using fossil fuels.High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.8 Promote with recognition and rewards for property owners
adopting electrification Supporting
Electrify 360 existing housing units
annually to reduce emissions by 9%
including existing Multifamily
Residential Buildings under
management, including condominiums,
townhomes, and rental properties
Number of multifamily
homes electrified
Promotion
Buildings/Thermal Actions
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.9 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.10 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
B-2.11 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
Electrify 360 existing housing units
annually to reduce emissions by 9%
including existing Single family
residential buildings
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.12 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.13 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient homes not using fossil fuels.High Impact
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.14 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization and electrification projects. Additionally, if
successful, consider expanding the airport area weatherization
program to other areas of the City.
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.15 Promote successful South Burlington businesses that perform
electrification and solar projects (also add this to renewable
energy sector?)Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.16 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Supporting
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.17 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard High Impact
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.1 Collaborate with VGS and identify timeframe and path for
legislature driven regulation
City Council, City
Attorney, City
Manager, State
High Impact
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.2 Prohibit fossil fuel use in new buildings. Work with VGS to
determine time-frame and work with City Attorney and/or
legislature to determine a path to regulation.
City Council, City
Attorney, City
Manager, State High Impact
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Policy B-3.3 Establish and adopt a City building Code and hire code
inspector in order to ensure building energy code compliance
City Council
High Impact
B-3.4 Adopt Net Zero Building Code High Impact
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.5 Showcase Net Zero projects, to help builders learn and secure
EVT incentives for Net Zero. Recognize builders with proven
Net zero projects.
Supporting
B-3: Net Zero for
New
Infrastructure
Electrify 360 existing housing units annually to reduce emissions by 9% including existing Multifamily
Residential Buildings under
management, including condominiums,
townhomes, and rental properties
Promotion
Buildings/Thermal Actions
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or
Supporting
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.6 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines at
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.Supporting
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.7 Promote net zero building standards and work with contractors
and builders to meet net zero requirements
City Council,
Planning and
Zoning
Supporting
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Promotion B-3.8 Educate community on the need for Net zero buildings Supporting
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Investment B-3.9 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
Supporting
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-zero
new buildings
Investment B-3.10 Invest resources for energy code and electrification standard
enforcement Supporting
Promotion Promote and educate whole home energy efficiency measures
to reduce overall energy use. Measures include energy efficient
appliances, lighting, and smart thermostats. Supporting
B-3: Net Zero for New Infrastructure
Transportation/Land UseTransportation/Land Use (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions on 4/27)VT Cap/SectorPathway 2030 Science Based TargetMonitoring MetricAction CategoryID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or SupportingTransportation/ Land UseT.1: Vehicle Electrification and EfficiencyReplace 75% of gas vehicles with all electric vehicles (EVs) and plug‐in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions by 42%# of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annually, and actions that have advanced transportation efficiencyPolicy T.1.1 Work with a consultant to inventory current multi‐family electric vehicle charging network needs/capabilities to inform a policy for existing multifamily properties to install electric vehicle charging equipment. The policy could include an incentive program for rental owners to allocate space for charging station. City Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingTransportation/Land UseT.1: Vehicle ElectrificationBy 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption# of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations added annuallyPolicyT.1.2 Adopt a policy to require (i.e. building code or zoning regulation) all new buildings be built with the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200‐amp electric service . Work with Drive Electric Vermont and/or Green Mountain Power to determine the appropriate amount.City Council, City Manager, P&Z High ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.1: Vehicle ElectrificationBy 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations PolicyT.1.3 Partner with GMP to speed up EV adoption in South Burlington including siting, make‐ready infrastructure, fast charging stations, and incentives. City Council, City Manager, P&Z High ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.1: Vehicle ElectrificationBy 2030, X% annual growth of Electric V hi l (EV)# of EVs registered and # of new EV hi iPromotion T.1.4 Educate student drivers about eco‐driving, electric and high efficiency vehicle and transportation options including electric bikes. School District, ConsultantSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.1: Vehicle ElectrificationBy 2030, X% annual growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) # of EVs registered and # of new EV charging stations PromotionT.1.5 Utilize Drive Electric VT resources and car dealerships to offer the community education opportunities about electric vehicles. Educate consumers about EV incentives being offered by utilities, Mileage Smart, and other programs.Energy CommitteeSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.1: Vehicle ElectrificationBy 2030, X% annual growth of Electric ()# of EVs registered and # of new EV Policy T.1.6 Work with CarShareVT to consider expanding EV car share program to South Burlington.Energy CommitteeSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)Reduce vehicle miles traveled by 2.5% annually to reduce emissions by 19% Plan for compact high density to reduce emissions by 4%VMT quantified annually from VINS registered to SB residents, utilizing DMV dataPolicy T.2.1 Work with the school district to develop a policy for discouraging driving to school (disincentives) and encouraging students to ride the bus, bike, or walk to reduce single occupancy driving to school.City Manager/City Council SupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.2 Create policy to reduce duplication of service from solid waste haulers. Include enforcement mechanism. City Manager/City Council SupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.3 Research the applicability for micro‐transit programs in South Burlington. Consider working with SSTA, Senior Van ServicesCity Manager/City Council High ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle MilesVMT Quantified PolicyT.2.4 Maintain existing bike/ped infrastructure used for transportation purposes including snow removal to ensure it can be utilized during all seasons. City Manager, PW, P+ZSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle MilesVMT Quantified PolicyT.2.5 Work with the School District and Safe to Routes to School to adopt a policy to encourage more biking/walking to school.City Council, City Manager, School DistrictSupporting
Transportation/Land UseVT Cap/SectorPathway 2030 Science Based TargetMonitoring MetricAction CategoryID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or SupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.6 Foster basic services to exist within ½ mile of neighborhoods.City Council, City Manager PW, P+Z, PC, RecreationSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.7 Adopt a Transportation Demand Management requirement for development/redevelopment. Include incentives or requirements for multi‐modal transportation or parking maximums where feasible, parking disincentives or other tools. Include bike share, car share, and supporting city policies.City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.8 Prioritize higher density, mixed use development and affordable housing through the land development regulations in areas with existing or planned reliable transit options, services, and infrastructure (including bike/ped) within the transit overlay district. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCHigh ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.9 Create higher density housing to minimize vehicles miles traveled from employees commuting to South Burlington by creating denser housing in the transit overlay district. City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCSupporting (connected to 2.8)T.2.10 Decrease pressure to build on undeveloped land, encourage conversion of existing single family homes to multi‐family homes and renovations to add studios or one‐bedroom apartments to existing homes. Prioritize use of this new housing for long‐term rentals over short‐term rentals.City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCSupportingT.2.11 Develop parking maximumsCity Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCHigh ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles VMT Quantified PolicyT.2.12 Create a walk/bike master plan, recommend investments in retrofits of infrastructure, including widening or narrowing where needed and consideration of making bike/pedestrian infrastructure safer.City Council, City Manager, P+Z, PCHigh ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT QuantifiedPromotion T.2.13 Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers (City Government, Senior Center, School District, and large employers/collection of employers) in the City to reduce driving alone to work and encourage transit use through reduced fares, carpooling, telecommuting, and walking/biking/bike sharing, bike storage, and showers. Offer rewards for employees who do this. City ManagerHigh Impact (connected to 2.8)Transportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles By 2030, X%* reduction in VMT QuantifiedPromotionT.2.14 Survey residents on approaches for encouraging bus ridership. Approaches could include advocating for free ridership.City ManagerSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified PromotionT.2.15 City events reinforce transportation goals, such as Open Streets event (perhaps closing northbound lane of Dorset Street and/or Market Street) or showcase bike path with an annual event (marathon/half marathon/5k)City Manager PW P+Z Recreation CommunicationsSupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT QuantifiedStrategic InvestmentT.2.16 Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on existing route, identifynew routes, and increase frequency. City Manager/City Council High Impact
Transportation/Land UseVT Cap/SectorPathway 2030 Science Based TargetMonitoring MetricAction CategoryID Draft Action Leaders High Impact or SupportingTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified Strategic InvestmentT.2.17 Increase bike/ped infrastructure (routes, bike parking, signage, and striping) city wide to connect all neighborhoods in South Burlington and to adjacent communities in support of a walk/bike master plan.PW & P&ZSupportingT.2.18 Where feasible and safe, reduce travel lanes to accommodate bike lanesPW & P&Z, CCRPCHigh ImpactTransportation/Land UseT.2: Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)By 2030, X%* reduction in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)VMT Quantified Strategic InvestmentT.2.19 Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportation, (e.g. I‐189 Exit,Chittenden County Park and Ride Plan). Identify synergies with I89 Corridor Project.City Council, City Manager, PW, P+ZHigh Impact
Renewable Energy, Natural Areas, Adaptation, Gov Ops, AgricultureSector Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring Metric Action CategoryID DRAFT Action Leaders High Impact or SupportingRenewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the CityBy 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, % increase in Megawatt Hours Policy R.1.1 Adopt a policy to require qualifying new buildings to be built with solar or other renewable net metered systems/paired with energy storage to increase resiliency/reliability of electrical system during outages and decrease fossil fuel usage during peak periods. City Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingRenewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the CitBy 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 t d th St t ' 90X2050 l% increase in Megawatt Hours PolicyR.1.2 Update the Comprehensive Plan according to the Dept. of Public Service Energy Planning Standards for renewable energy standards (Act 174).P&Z, PCSupportingRenewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the CityBy 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by 2050 to advance the State's 90X2050 goal, % increase in Megawatt Hours PolicyR.1.3 Identify existing commercial roofs, parking areas and other areas that do not currently provide carbon sequestration or storage, wildlife habitat, water filtration, etc. where solar arrays would be compatible and should be prioritized.P&Z, PCSupportingR.1.4 City to adopt “solar access law” similar to Boulder, Co. to require new PUDs and subdivisions to orient residential units to maximize solar access and be structurally capable of supporting solar collectors. See 9‐9‐17 (g) at: https://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TICity Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingRenewable Energy R.1: Increase renewable energy generation in the By 2030, Increase renewable energy by x% (ECOS Plan Target indicates an additional 71,853 to 129, 616 MWH is needed by % increase in Megawatt HoursStrategic InvestmentR.1.5 Create a program to incentivize residents and businesses to install solar arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free‐standing structuresCity Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingPromotion R.1.6 Develop materials to educate HOAs on right to install rooftop solar on condos as per state statute: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/24/061/02291aCity Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingNatural Areas N.1: Ensure land is managed to be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts Preservation of remaining natural resource areas and increase in green infrastructure and soil health for carbon sequestration, wildlife and insect habitat, flood resiliency and water filtration services Acres of conserved land and green infrastructure addedPolicy N.1.1 Revise South Burlington’s land development regulations to protect our remaining meadows, forests, grasslands and farmlands from further encroachment, as permitted by law. The City should purchase for conservation, and encourage private landowners to conserve or purchase for conservation, South Burlington’s meadows, forests, grasslands, farmlands and natural resource areas that then remain unprotected.City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC SupportingN.1.2 Adopt goal to replace 30% of mowed turf with native plant species by 2030. Start a campaign to encourage “climate friendly lawns” whereby residents are encouraged to convert portions with native perennials and trees. (Partner with Grow Wild Burlington and other organizations as appropriate)City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources CommitteeSupportingNatural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate hitPreservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil healthAcres of conserved land and green infrastructure addedPromotion N.1.3 Increase Soil Health: Promote composting and use of compost to restore soil fertility, microbial activity, and moisture‐holding capacity. Promote a voluntary ban on pesticides, herbicides, and non‐organic fertilizers.City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources CommitteeSupportingNatural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil healthAcres of conserved land and green infrastructure addedPromotionN.1.4 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Enlist City partnerships (community groups) to provide education and outreach to provide technical assistance and opportunities to increase native trees ‐ that can adapt to new temperatures ‐ on public and private property.Natural Resources and Conservation CommitteeSupportingNatural Areas N.1: Ensure land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate Preservation of priority habitat blocks and increase in green infrastructure and soil healthAcres of conserved land and green infrastructure addedStrategic InvestmentN.1.5 Retain and Increase Tree Canopy: Develop a program that supports the planting of native trees on private property, commit funding to establish the program and support ongoing implementation.City Council, City Manager, Natural Resources CommitteeSupportingN.1.6 Increase open space funds to conserve open space and agricultural landsCity Council, City Manager, Natural Resources CommitteeSupportingEducation N.1.7 Consider joining Cities with Nature to collaborate with other urban areas on reconnecting communities with nature: citieswithnature.orgCity Council, City Manager, Natural Resources C ittSupportingNon‐Energy Sector (Waste)NE.1: Reduce solid waste By 2030, X% decrease in solid waste Monitor solid waste tonnage Policy NE.1.1 As a member of the Chittenden Solid Waste District, reduce municipal and construction waste. Limit trash pickup to only every other week.City Council, City Manager, P&Z SupportingRenewable Energy, Natural Areas, Adaptation, Agriculture, Govt Op (Status: CAPTF voted to accept draft actions 5/25)
Renewable Energy, Natural Areas, Adaptation, Gov Ops, AgricultureGovt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City OperationsBy 2030, all City operations following green practicesGreen practices enacted Policy GO.1.1 Adopt a green investment policyCity Council, City Manager, Energy Manager, PW SupportingGO.1: Develop green practices in City OperationsBy 2030, all City operations following green practicesGreen practices enacted PolicyGO.1.2 Adopt a green purchasing policy, including services purchasedCity Council, City Manager, Energy Manager, PWSupportingGovt Operations GO.1: Develop green practices in City By 2030, all City operations following green practicesGreen practices enacted PolicyGO.1.3 Adopt a green operations policy (includes things like no idling, raise the blade, composting, etc.)City Council, City Manager, Energy SupportingGovt OperationsGO.1: Develop green practices in CityBy 2030, all City operations following green practicesGreen practices enactedPolicyGO.1.4 As management plans are developed, include climate resiliency City Council, City Manager, P&ZSupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.1 Install solar and micro hydro turbine at wastewater treatment plant Energy Coordinator, PW SupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.2 Include operational efficiency among top priorities for periodic upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities alongside achieving or exceeding environmental thresholdsEnergy Coordinator, PW SupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase efficiency By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.3 Determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equipment to electrify or become zero emission. Consider having VTCCC conduct a free fleet analysis and conduct an annual accounting of fossil fuel data for municipal fleet vehicles . Publicize results as an example of clean investment potential. City to look at options for financing as well as grants to speed adoption. Engage the school district in this effort.City Council, City Manager, PW SupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase ffBy 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.4 Budget for annual EV charging equipment installments at various City departments. During renovation or construction, make sites EV‐ready.City Council, City Manager, PW SupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increaseBy 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.5 Replace gas‐powered small engine equipment with electric models. City Manager, PWSupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and f iliti iBy 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.6 Complete replacement of all streetlights with the most energy efficient light sources.Energy Coordinator, PW SupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.7 Develop a plan to electrify and increase the energy efficiency of all municipal buildings. Utilize grants and the City's revolving loan fund for upgrades.City Manager/City Council, Energy Coordinator, PWSupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and flBy 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Strategic InvestmentGO.2.8 Increase renewable energy production and battery storage portfolio of municipal buildings. City Council, City Manager, Energy Coordinator PWSupportingGovt Operations GO.2: Electrify City equipment and facilities or increase By 2030, all City equipment and facilities electrified or substantially more efficientFossil fuel use data, and actions that have advanced efficiency Promotion GO.2.9 Instill climate action and resiliency into all City‐sponsored activities, events, and programsCity ManagerSupportingGovt Operations GO.3: Reduce City Employee VMTBy 2030, X% reduction in employee Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)% reduction in employee VMT Policy GO.3.1 Develop a program to support employee transit, walking and bike, ride sharing, and work‐from home and encourage online attendance at all meetings. Consider becoming a member of CATMA. City Council, City Manager SupportingSmall Engines SE.1: Electrify Small Engine EquipmentBy 2030, all small engines electrified Policy SE.1.1 Curtail or ban the use of new two stroke and four stroke gas powered small engine equipment including lawn mowers and weedwhackers. Ban use of leaf blowers. Incentives are available from Vermont utilities for the purchase of residential and commercial battery‐electric garden and landscape equipment. City Council, City Manager SupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan when complete Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below) and depleted agricultural soilsNumber of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPolicy AR.1.1 Increase protection of rivers and streams by increasing buffers around them and by prohibiting human encroachment according to the best science. Both measures will improve resiliency and mitigate damage from flood events. City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC SupportingAdaptation and Resilience https://www.ccrpcvt.org/our‐work/emergency‐management/hazard‐https://crt‐climate‐explorer.nemac.org/Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPolicyAR.1.2 Implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment to better absorb additional annual rainfall, minimize potential flooding events, and prepare for extreme heat and high winds. Encourage rain gardens. City Council, City Manager, PW SupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Miti ation PlanReduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below)Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPolicyAR.1.3 Increase wetland buffers according to the best science. This will improve resiliency and enhance wetlands flood absorption capacity.City Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC Supporting
Renewable Energy, Natural Areas, Adaptation, Gov Ops, AgricultureAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation PlanReduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below)Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPolicyAR.1.4 Develop enhanced flood response plans among emergency management personnel, public works, and regional/state partners.City Council, City Manager, Emergency Response, PWSupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below)Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPolicyAR.1.5 Ensure resilient stormwater infrastructure. Assess culverts for geomorphic capacity and aquatic organism passage. PWSupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation PlanReduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below)Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPromotion AR.1.6 Encourage weather‐based irrigation controllers, smart meters or other water‐saving land‐scaping technologies. Encourage use of native, salt and drought tolerant grasses, plants, and treesCity Council, City Manager, Natural Resources Committee, PWSupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPromotionAR.1.7 Prepare the public with information on what to do and where to go in extreme heat weather events.City Manager, CommunicationsSupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedPromotionAR.1.8 Promote cool roofs and pavement and reduction of pavement areaCity Council, City Manager, P&Z, PC SupportingAdaptation and Resilience AR.1: Follow Recommendations in the All Hazard Mitigation Plan when complete Reduce risks from: Extreme Heat; Extreme Precipitation; High Winds; Drought (in order of vulnerability based on tool below)Number of issues in Hazard Mitigation Plan AddressedStrategic InvestmentAR.1.9 Invest in green public spaces to make City safer amid worsening heat waves and intensified flooding while also pulling carbon out of the air. Prioritize projects in neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Increase opportunities for hiking, bird‐watching, exercise, etc. in public spaces.City Council, City Manager, RecreationSupportingAgriculture/Food Systems AF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems while decreasing emissionsTarget TBD Number of community gardens and increased access to locally grown foodsPolicy AF.1.1Launch a Nature Based Solutions Program that includes food systems, farms, and expanded community gardens and urban farming prioritizing neighborhoods with disproportionately low access. Require regenerative, no‐dig practices in City managed community gardens. Encourage regenerative, no‐dig practices in residential gardens. Parks and Recreation Dept shall offer gardening classes and resources such as lower cost access to materials to construct raised beds, soil/compost, gardening implements and seeds as a summer course option for adults and separately for children. This can be done in neighborhoods where raised beds can be added on commonly owned land, or in landscaped areas of multifamily buildings. Utilize recommendations from the South Burlington Sustainable Agriculture/Food Security Action Plan. Parks & Recreation, Parks & Recreation CommitteeSupportingAgriculture/Food Systems AF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems while decreasing emissionsTarget TBD TBDPromotion AF.1.2 Work with UVM Extension and organizations like Common Roots‐Farm to Fork programs to promote food education in schools and sustainable agricultural practices that support local farms and reduce reliance on large, out of state food producers and their associated VMT. www.commonroots.org Parks & Recreation, Parks & Recreation CommitteeSupportingAF.1.3 Encourage food retailers to carry local products.Parks & Recreation, Parks & Recreation CommitteeSupportingAF.1: Ensure sustainability of local food and farm systems whileTarget TBDTBDPromotionAF.1.4 Promote "Vitality gardens" as a way to bring healthy seniors and younger people together around the community to grow local produce for home consumption. Parks & Recreation, Parks & Recreation CommitteeSupporting
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To: South Burlington City Council
From: Jessie Baker, City Manager
CC: Climate Action Plan Task Force
Date: September 14, 2022
Re: Climate Action Plan – Implementation Plans
Following the adoption of Resolution #2021‐10 “Policymaking to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Counteract
Climate Change,” the Climate Action Plan Task Force has been hard at work developing a set of policy
recommendations for the Council. These come before you tonight for further discussion.
As this policy direction is considered and ultimately adopted by the Council, the implementation tasks will
move to City staff with some support and funding from outside agencies. There are three Implementation
Plans outlined in the draft Climate Action Plan:
Transportation Implementation Plan – Currently funded through CCRPC’s UPWP program with
consultant support from VHB.
Government Operations Implementation Plan – Currently funded through the VT Department of
Housing and Community Development. An RFP will be issued to onboard consultant support once the
CAP is adopted.
Buildings and Thermal Implementation Plan – This is not yet funded although the Council has started
work through considering the proposed Heating Ordinance.
For each Implementation Plan (IP) I will follow the following model:
Staff Lead: Each IP will have an identified Staff Lead who will shepherd the development of this plan through
scoping, research, staff engagement, community engagement, and implementation.
Advisory Group: I will appoint an Advisory Group for each IP composed of members from relevant City
Committees, community partners, residents representing historically underrepresented populations, and city
staff. For example, upon adoption of the Climate Action Plan, I will invite representatives from the following
organizations to join the Transportation IP Advisory Group:
Administration
Public Works
Planning & Zoning
Planning Commission
Vermont Center for Independent Living
Vermont Public Transportation Association
A committee member who served on the Climate Action Plan Task Force
Energy Committee
Bike and Pedestrian Committee
Economic Development Committee
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Green Mountain Transit
VTrans
Green Mountain Power
Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
Chittenden Area Transportation Management Asssociation
Local Motion
Community and Council Engagement: Each IP will include public engagement including a review of the draft
IP. As the IPs are likely to have budgetary and prioritization implications, they will also be presented to the
Council.
Future Resource Needs: To date, the City has been able to secure grant dollars to support the development of
two of the IPs following adoption. However, additional municipal staff and other resources will be needed to
implement the Climate Action Plan effectively and completely. This should be discussed during the FY24
Budget process.
MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council FROM: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager Martha Machar, City Finance Officer DATE: September 19, 2022 City Council Meeting RE: FY 2024 Budget Goals
______________________________________________________________________________
Background At the prior City Council meeting, Council approved the FY 24 budget schedule. The City
Leadership Team has begun to put together its budget draft which will occur over the next couple of
months. As we collectively work to bring forward recommendations that meet the Council’s priorities, there are several key questions that face us this budget year.
• As we continue to incrementally recover from lean COVID budget years, how do we fund
the high inflation shortfalls in the FY23 budget?
• How do we keep up with the City’s growth by investing in core municipal services?
• How do we bridge the gap between our maintenance needs for the City’s facilities, parks,
sidewalks/recreation paths, pump stations, and highway infrastructure and current tax
capacity?
• How do we build into the budget investments in other priority areas such as those identified in the draft Climate Action Plan?
To begin to think about answering these questions, below you will find some historic background data, cost and revenue projections, FY23 investment review and FY24 management priority recommendations.
Informational Data Tax Rate History
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Tax Rate ($) $0.5084 $0.5427 $0.5542 $0.43501 $0.44552
Increase (%) 3.27% 6.75% 2.12% -21.51% 2.41%
1 City-wide reappraisal. The budget book proposed rate increase was 0.98%. 2 This represents the operational municipal tax rate having separated the “Pennies for” levies. Including the “Pennies for” $.02 makes the total from FY22 to FY23 a 7% increase for property taxpayers.
Historic General Fund Budget & Amount Raised Through Property Taxes
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Total GF Expenditures $23,686,098 $24,566,750 $26,599,754 $26,745,677 $28,461,478
Property Tax Revenue $16,003,934 $16,431,849 $16,988,422 $17,398,405 $17,962,813
Property tax revenue increases
(%)
8.57% 2.67% 3.39% 2.41% 3.24%
FY23 General Fund Expenditures by Department (%)
Manager/Finance/Legal, 5.46%
Admin/IT/Insurance,
6.19%
Social Services and
other Entities, 3.87%
City Council, 0.33%
Planning/Energy, 2.51%
Clerk, 1.27%
Recreation, 3.11%
Library, 3.86%
Fire & Amublance,
18.82%Police, 25.68%
Highway, 14.92%
Parks , 1.78%
Debt Service, 6.64%
Capital/Reserves, 3.60%Physical
Plant, …
FY 23 Expenditures by Department
FY 23 General Fund Revenue Sources (as approved)
Regional Municipal Tax Rates (by Grand List)
Grand List FY 23 Tax Rate FY23 Amount Raised by Taxation Burlington $56,324,734 0.7082 $39,891,723
South Burlington $40,596,043 0.4455 $17,962,813
Colchester $22,467,634 0.5750 $12,881,732 Williston $20,976,882 0.3104 $6,512,080
Shelburne $16,155,846 0.4747 $7,669,249
Winooski $5,861,357 1.1957 $6,313,687
Richmond $4,812,808 0.7090 $3,394,235
One Cent and 1% increase in the Tax Rate
At present tax rates, 1% Grand List growth, or an approximately $40m increase in total taxable property, will raise $189,177. Over the past ten years, the City has averaged 1.1% with 1.33% growth from FY22 to FY23.
With the very conservative estimate of 1% Grand List growth in FY24, is it estimated $0.01 on the tax rate would raise approximately: $410,020. A 1% tax rate increase would raise approximately $191,069, 3% approximately $573,208, and 5% approximately $955,346.
Projected Expenses & Revenues – General Fund Operations
As presented last year, in order to maintain FY23 operation levels a number of increases must be assumed in budget projections. As a reminder, a little over $300,000 of these cost increases stem from the gap between projected salary COLA increases in the FY23 budget and the final COLA
increases reflected in the City’s three collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) settled in spring
2022. The City’s CBAs also settled the compensation rates for FY24 based on the August-August CPI Northeast region for 2022. This was released on September 13th at 7.4%. In the CBAs, this is bracketed for employees at a rate not to exceed 4% for City Hall & Public Works employees, 4% for the Police Union, and 3.5% for the Fire Union.
Outside of the fixed salary adjustments, please be aware many of these forecasted numbers are very preliminary. With this uncertainty projections skew conservative, high for projected expenditures, low for projected revenues and grand list growth.
Expenditures
Fixed Liabilities – Increase ($) FY23 Employee Salaries, CBA/actual ($330,321)
FY23 Planning & Zoning Capacity ($150,000)
FY24 Employee Salaries, CBA ($523,423) FICA ($32,991) VMERS/Pension (with salary) ($105,388) 457 Plan ($9,948)
Benefits
Group Health (6.4%) ($173,767) Vision/dental/eye-med (6%) ($15,094) Workers’ Comp Insurance (10%) ($38,543) Property & Liability Insurance (10%) ($34,303)
Selected Fixed Variable Expenses – Increase ($)
Highway Paving ($200,000) Vehicle Parts ($40,000)
Fuel ($50,000)
Utilities – 180 Market Street ($20,000)
Unfunded ARPA Salary Revenue Offsets
Refunded Staff in FY22 (annual 20% funding reduction) ($47,774) FY23 Fire Department staffing ($50,000) Total ($1,821,552)
Revenues
Projected Revenues – Increases ($)
Grand List (1%) $189,177
Local Option Tax $486,939 Planning & Zoning permit fees $130,000 Building/Fire inspection fees $170,000 Interest rates $130,000
Total $1,106,1163 Total - Net
Expenditures ($1,821,552)
Revenues $1,106,116 Net ($715,436) As a conservative initial projection, it will cost an estimated $715,426 to maintain present levels of
city operations. This represents an approximate 3.74% increase to the operational tax rate.
Capital Improvement Plan – General Fund In the FY22 budget, the City’s capital projects and expenditures funding through the general fund
was reduced from $2.9m in FY21 to $2.55m in FY22. In the FY23 budget, we began to re-fund
CIP through an incremental increase of general fund funding, $2.69m, as well as leveraging approximately $722,000 in ARPA funds to meet critical one-time capital needs such as the ambulance and dispatch consoles. As discussed at prior meetings, significant additional investments will need to occur in order to keep pace with cost increases due to inflation as well to
continue incrementally building tax capacity to meet the City’s capital needs.
One way the City could begin to incrementally build-out of its capital funding hole would be to leverage additional ARPA dollars through the remainder of the ARPA funding calendar. As when allocated with the rehiring of city staff in FY22, this could be done in a way that smooths tax
impacts year-to-year so as not to realize a fiscal cliff when ARPA funding runs out. These funds
could also be targeted to support projects in the CIP that meet many of the funding needs identified by the community in the ARPA survey, particularly in parks improvements and other city infrastructure such as recreation paths and sidewalks.
3 These figures will continue to be refined during budget development. Slightly more aggressive projections based on FY22 actuals in building inspections, permitting fees, and grand list growth would yield an additional $550,000 in revenues or a 2.9% tax rate offset. These aggressive revenue projections are not without hazards, such as how we plan to continue to fund services when this 2-5 year development boom inevitably slows.
ARPA and CIP (approved allocations in red)
ARPA GF Impact
FY23 $722,000 (100%) $0
FY24 $541,500 (75%) $180,500
FY25 $361,000 (50%) $180,500
FY26 $180,500 (25%) $180,500
FY27 $0 $180,500
Total additional ARPA $1,083,000
FY24 CIP Funding Impacts on General Fund – Selected Variations
Below is an outline of a few different variations to support the CIP this year. This would be in addition to the operational increases noted above. As a reminder, we are projecting that a 1% tax rate increase would raise approximately $191,069.
CIP – General
Fund
CIP – ARPA CIP - Total GF – Increase ($)
FY22 $2,555,000 $0 $2,555,000 FY23 $2,688,000 $722,000 $3,410,000 $133,000
Variation 1 FY24 – level w/o ARPA + CPI (7.4%) $2,886,912 $0 $2,886,912 $198,912
Variation 2 FY24 – level w/o
ARPA + CPI + 5%
$3,019,968 $0 $3,019,968 $331,968
Variation 3 FY24 – funding at
FY23 w/o ARPA offset
$3,410,000 $0 $3,410,000 $722,000
Variation 4 FY24 – funding at
FY23 + ARPA (75%)
$2,868,500 $541,500 $3,410,000 $180,500
Variation 5 FY 24 – GF level + CPI + ARPA (75%) $2,886,912 $541,500 $3,428,412 $198,912
Variation 6 FY 24 – GF level +
CPI + 5% + ARPA (75%)
$3,019,968 $541,500 $3,561,468 $331,968
Enterprise Funds As with general fund operations and CIP needs, the City’s three enterprise funds are seeing similar cost increase stressors. This includes a growing number of deferred and unmet capital needs under
or unaccounted for in the City’s capital planning. While the utility rate discussions have historically remained separate from the Council’s property tax discussions, these will be more incorporated into overall affordability considerations for residents this budget cycle. FY23 Successes & Management Budget Priority Recommendations for FY24
FY 23 Investments CIP management – As indicated above, the investment in funding a dedicated Deputy Director of Public Works, Capital Projects to oversee CIP management is critical to the City’s ongoing
commitment to sound fiscal capital planning. This role is fully imbedded in the FY24 budget
process. Body-worn cameras – This year the police department deployed body worn camera technology, a first ever for the organization. This technology touches nearly all six pillars of 21st Century Policing
– building trust and legitimacy, policy and oversight, technology, officer training, and officer safety.
IT, Library, & Facilities (Maximizing 180 Market Street) – Through funding new positions in IT, Facilities, and the Library, the City has been able to meet service needs for IT and modernize its cyber security and workflow platforms, build towards the potential offered by the new Library, and
continue the shift from external to internal facilities support improving the customer experience and
ensuring our new vibrant and welcoming facilities continue to be so. Supporting Fire & EMS services through investments in administration – The FY23 budget included $50,000 in general fund and $50,000 in ARPA dollars to support Fire/EMS Department
needs. The City used this funding to bring on a new Fire Chief which has increased administrative
capacity and will continue to yield improved service delivery dividends in the coming months and years. FY24 Management Priority Funding Recommendations
1) Pending adoption, realize the Council’s policy goals in the Climate Action Plan and invest in municipal capacity to implement. 2) Invest in core municipal services that have been historically underfunded, systems that need to be modernized, or where growth and community expectations have outpaced municipal
investment.
a. Strategic planning to meet Fire/EMS capacity needs b. Bridging the gap to meet unmet maintenance needs in the City’s parks, streets, sidewalks, and facilities c. Further investments in the modernization of core systems such as in human
resources, communications, and the City’s financial systems
d. Plan for and continue to build adequate tax capacity to meet the City CIP needs e. Bridge the gap in FY23 funding shortfalls from high inflation impacts 3) Successfully plan for the upcoming TIF and Bartlett Bay Wastewater Facility bond votes.
Summary Based on these projections, in order to maintain current levels of government operations, the added amount to be raised by taxation is conservatively estimated at $715,436. To begin to incrementally build-out of the CIP funding deficits from COVID budget years and keep pace with inflation, an
additional $331,968 would need to be raised.
In order to provide guidance to the Leadership Team as they build their draft FY24 budgets, below
are 5 possible recommended paths forward. Please consider each, or a combination of, these options to provide initial guidance to staff. Operational & Capital Expenditures
Option 1 – Maintain current levels of operations ($715,436) with CPI adjustments in capital investments ($198,912). Impact: 4.79% or $0.022
Option 2 – Maintain current levels of operations ($715,436) with CPI adjustments and incremental increase of 5% to bridge funding gap in capital investments ($331,968). Impact: 5.48% or $0.025
Option 3 - Maintain current levels of operations ($715,436) with CIP adjustments and phasing use of ARPA for capital investments. Impact: 4.79% or $0.022 with $1,083,000 targeted ARPA spending over the next 3 years
Expanding Services Option 4 – Options 1, 2, or 3, above with dedicated $0.01 ($410,020 or 2.14%) of spending towards Climate Action Plan implementation.4
Impact: 6.93%-7.62% or $0.032-$0.035 Option 5 – Options 1, 2, or 3, above with CAP plus additional investments in historically underfunded operations as recommended by the Leadership Team.
Impact: 6.93%-7.62% plus TBD Final Questions
Along with these 5 options, please consider these other strategic considerations:
• Are there any new initiatives or programs you would like us to consider building into a proposed budget?
• As our community continues to face new realities and uncertainties, are there any priority
cuts or service reductions?
• Are there current tax rate goals for FY24?
4 The question of how each CIP item or new expenditure aligns with the City’s climate goals have already been embedded into the operational and capital budget development process with the Leadership Team.
MEMORANDUM
TO: South Burlington City Council
Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager Martha Machar, City Finance Officer
DATE: September 15, 2022 City Council Meeting
RE: End of Year Financials - FY 2022 City Budget
____________________________________________________________________________
Overview
As projected and presented to Council during the second regular Council meeting in August, it is
the second year in a row the city will be closing its fiscal year with a high surplus. The uncertainty and realities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had dramatic impacts on forecasted and actual City revenues. With the pandemic uncertainties during FY22 budget process, revenues, especially local option tax and permit and inspections fees, were very conservatively estimated based on
assumptions in late 2020. As you will see below, and in the end of year financial spreadsheets
attached, actuals have well outperformed projections resulting in a total surplus of $2M. With last year’s surplus, the City was able to meet one of its long-term fiscal goals of maintaining at least a minimum fund balance reserve covering 30-days’ worth of city operational expenses.
Because of this investment, the city’s fund balance is in a much healthier position than it has ever
been. For the present fiscal year, FY23, city management is projecting a number of challenges to stay within budget and meet the operational needs and expectations of the community. These impacts
are largely due to high inflation and increased project and material costs. In making proactive
decisions to address these FY23 foreseen deficits, management is recommending several one-time funding recommendations for Council’s consideration.
Analysis
FY 22 Revenue Critical Deficits
Senior Programs: ($26,165.00)
Special Activities/Recreation: ($85,228.63) Critical Surpluses
Local Option Tax – Sales & Use: $409,792.35
Local Option Tax – Room & Meals: $221,902.15 Fire Inspections: $451,107.97 Building and Signs permits $274,323.51 Ambulance Service: $88,775.89
Unbudgeted Revenues
FEMA Relief: $236.205.98 Workers’ compensation insurance reimbursement: $97,229.00
By the end of the fiscal year, the share of the City’s deficits was offset by unprecedented increases in fire inspection fees, the receipt of FEMA relief funds, building and signs permits, ambulance
service billing and the uptick on the Sales & Use as well as Room & Meals local option tax revenues.
Total FY 22 Revenue Surplus: $1,702,485
FY 22 Expenditures & Cost Savings
Many of the operating budget lines are overspent due to inflation impact on cost of goods and services. Some of these overages are offset by cost savings from unspent/underspent budget lines such as salaries and wages, special activities (Recreation Dept) as well as continued cost
savings from the move to captive health insurance.
Highlighted Underspent Lines Total salaries and wages $66,252 Recreation Special Activities $70,878
Captive Health Insurance savings: $314,141.89
Total FY 22 Net Unspent Balance: $328,645.03
Summary
FY 22 Surplus $2,035,408
August 15 Council approved surplus allocations
Trinity Education Center $ 13,000.00 Fire/Ambulance replacement equipment $ 59,125.00 FY23 Additional Paving Projects $ 200,000.00
$ 272,125.00
FY 22 Remaining Unallocated $1,763,283
Recommendations & Possible Actions
Below, you will find a list of items management is recommending for surplus funding
Project Amount
Transfer to Health Reserve Fund $27,000
Planning & Zoning staffing contingency $150,000
Pension – Rate of return SEI $100,000
Dorset Street Signals project contingency $1,100,000
Total $1,377,000
Recommendation #1 – Approve adding additional funds to Health Care Reserve fund.
During the close of FY21, Council established the Health Care Reserve Fund. The reserve fund and the required amount was a recommendation from the City’s health care consultant after the city’s decision to join the captive health care plan. As a reminder, the fund serves two distinct
purposes for the captive. The first is to maintain adequate Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) or
“tail coverage” to ensure sufficient reserve funds are available were the City to ever leave the captive model. The second was to set-aside contingency funds in surplus years in order to self-insure against future health insurance increases or years with a high number of claims.
Due to cost increases, the City’s consultant is recommending that the City add additional funds to
the IBNR reserve: “I am recommending that we increase the original reserve for Incurred but not
reported (IBNR) claims from $148,028 to $175,000 in the new fiscal year.”
Management is recommending that Council follow our consultant’s recommendation and add
$27,000 of FY22 surplus to the Health Care Reserve Fund.
Motion: to approve adding $27,000 of FY22 surplus funds to Health Care Reserve.
Recommendation #2 – Planning & Zoning staffing contingency
City-wide, the volume of permits issued has dramatically increased and it is likely that there may be an even higher volume than the high in FY22. For the Planning and Zoning department to meet this increased demand for services, particularly in City Center, and be able to review and issue permits in a timely manner, management is adding two new staff to this department mid-fiscal year.
If projections hold, the increase in permitting revenue will fully fund these positions. However,
with city-wide salary overages already projected due to cost of living adjustments made during collective bargaining, management is recommending assigning $150,000 of FY22 surplus as a contingency. As salary contingency it may be released to the fund balance at the end of FY23 if permits fees perform as projected.
Motion: allocate $150,000 of FY 22 surplus as contingency funds for Planning and Zoning staffing
Recommendation #3 – Allocate FY22 surplus funds to the South Burlington Pension Plan to reduce
long term liabilities
The long-term goal of the South Burlington Pension Plan is to be fully funded by the time
the last active employee that participates in the plan retires. This started with changing the annual
contribution to accelerate the amortization of unfunded liabilities, with the goal of fully funding on
an Entry Age Normal Liability basis by 2039. Any additional contributions to the plan will aid in
that metric by reducing future contributions that would have otherwise been required. With the
support of the City’s Pension Advisory Committee and the City’s actuarial consultant, management
is recommending allocating $100,000 in surplus spending to lower long-term liabilities in the City’s
pension plan with the goal of generating budget savings in future years.
Motion: allocate $100,000 of FY 22 surplus to the South Burlington Pension Plan
Recommendation #4 – Maintain adequate fund balance reserve to fund the Dorset Street Signals
Capital project
The City is presently reviewing proposals it received on September 15th for Phase I of the Dorset Street Signals capital project. This project has been in the City’s CIP for many years and with adequate funding, could proceed in FY23. However, due to increased materials costs and other factors, cost estimates in the FY23 budget and CIP are well below the quotes in the proposals
received. In order to keep this high priority project on its projected schedule, management recommends reserving an additional $1.1m of FY 22 surplus for this purpose. As management does not yet have a contract award recommendation with a specific amount, it will be on a future Council agenda whether to award the contract and use fund balance set aside today to bridge the funding gaps.
Recommendation #5 – Allocate remainder of surplus to Fund Balance
Through many years of careful planning, the City has grown its fund balance from less than $100,000 to where it sits now at approximately $2,103,572. This represents around 8 percent of the
FY 22 budget. For your reference, the City’s General Fund Balance Policy adopted pursuant to City auditor recommendations, states as follows:
“It is the intent of the City to maintain a minimum balance of one month, 8.33%, of
operating expenditures. The targeted balance is 2 months or 16.66%, and the
maximum balance is not to exceed 25% of the operating expenditures, so long as cash
flow needs are met and lowest point cash flow is not less than one payroll and one
warrant, combined. Any amount in excess of 25% is to be appropriated as assigned
fund balance or other fund balance categories as outlined below. The City Council
may recommend transfers to the City that would reduce the balance below 25%, but
no transfers shall be made that would reduce the balance to less than 8.33%. In the
event that the unassigned fund balance drops below the minimum level, the City will
develop a plan, implemented through the annual budgetary process, to bring the
balance to the targeted level over a period of no more than three (3) years."
Based upon this policy and the FY22 budget values:
FY22 Budget $ 26,745,676.55
8.33% Minimum Balance $ 2,227,914.86
16.66% Target Balance $ 4,455,829.71
25% cap for Fund balance $ 6,686,419.14
With the remainder of the FY22 estimated surplus going into the fund balance, the City will be above the recommended minimum balance at 14.49% of the FY 22 General Fund Budget. If the
Council later approves a fund balance transfer to cover the costs of the Dorset st signal project, the
fund balance will remain above the minimum balance at 10.49%.
FY22 Estimated Surplus** $2,035,408
Council approved Assigned fund balance (8/15) $272,125.00 Council consideration 9/19 $277,000.00
Net to be added to general fund balance $386,283 Fund Balance FY22 $ 3,890,983 Fund balance as a percent of General Fund 14.58%
Dorset st signal project contingency $1,100,000
Fund Balance FY22 after Dorset st. $ 2,790,983.21
Fund balance as a percent of General Fund 10.44%
With no formal action or motion needed, management recommends that the remainder of unallocated surplus funds be placed in the City’s fund balance.
From:
To:
Subjects:
Date:
Martha Machar, Finance Officer
Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
South Burlington City Council
FY22 Financial Reports, Year End June 30, 2022
September 15, 2022
Q4 and End of FY22 Summary
Please find FY22 financial summary reports for the period ending June 30, 2022, attached in
your packets. The full line-item report can be found in the Council box.
Overall, FY22 revenues outperformed budget projections, coming in at 6.44% over the budget.
Expenses on the other hand, are at 98.77%. Huge increased in the revenue numbers is largely
attributed to local option tax, building fire inspections fees, and planning and zoning permit fees,
both out-performing conservative projections made back in December 2020. The City also
received a $97K reimbursement as a result of a workers’ compensation insurance audit as well as
COVID-19 FEMA grant revenues.
Department-specific financial narratives for the fourth quarter ending 6/30/2022 follow this
memo.
CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATION/HR/INSURANCE/FINANCE/IT
The healthcare plan is running well. Our claims came in lower than projected. Utilization of the
resources for employee wellbeing, including the health center is better than industry standard.
City Hall utilities were all a guestimate during the FY22 budget process, and these lines are all
overspent.
HVAC maintenance is over by almost 75%. We are now changing filters 3 times a year and not
twice. Filter costs have also risen due to demand for the raw materials. The same materials that
are used in the making of masks are used in making HVAC filters.
The Computer Hardware and Software budget lines are overspent this year. There are a few
factors at play: price increases across the board for IT hardware being the most impactful, but
also the different needs of City staff in the new City Center building.
CLERK
Overall Summary:
The clerk’s office once again exceeded our revenue expectations with 2 exceptions; beverage
licenses which is still down due to COVID-19 and marriage licenses. All other revenues were
over budget, but total dollar amounts are too small to warrant a discussion.
Our expenses came in under budget even with increased prices for the vital records paper going
from $.10 a sheet to $.30 which is a large increase with the number of vital records copies that
we do. As every department is probably reporting, everything that we purchase has gone up in
price.
Key Highlights:
We currently are finishing up the remaining land record books being restored and preserved.
It was a quiet year for elections but a very busy year for the BCA. Between hearing reappraisal
grievances, running the March election and dealing with reapportionment the Board has been
keeping busy all year.
We continue to go back through the land record books and now have digitized and indexed into
the computer system back to 1965. Still trying to convince our current vendor to expand its
online access for viewing of documents to fit our desire to have a fee to access the documents
and a fee for any copy made. There is another vendor who has such a service, but we are in our
current contract until July 2023.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
Revenue:
Photocopy-Vital Records is almost double the budgeted revenue. This has been going up over
the past few years but continues to increase mainly due to DMV now sending anyone needing a
birth certificate to our office. This revenue stream should continue to grow.
Pet Licenses and Pet Control Fees- both are over budget due to the effort of the clerk’s office to
advertise and continue to contact owners who had not registered their pets.
Expenses:
Office Supplies and Printing – are both overbudget due to the increase costs of the vital records
paper resulting in an unexpected increase in expense of $600. The increase happened in March;
therefore, it is expected that we will be overbudget in the current fiscal year.
Board of Civil Authority - is under budget due to a budgeted special vote that was to happen in
2021-2022 and did not occur. There is also a minimal amount that we budget for in case of a
school or city budget defeat but both budgets passed last year.
Office Equipment Maintenance - is down due to the voting tabulators being replaced with new
ones, courtesy of the Secretary of State’s office. In the budget line item was an expense to
replace a few of the batteries, which was not needed.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Overall Summary:
Revenues in FY22 significantly exceeded budget. Nearly $667,000 were brought in compered
with a planned budget of $353,000. Revenue was at or above budget in significant areas, notably
with the zoning and planning (aka, DRB), which was 130% of budget, in within building and
sign permits, which was 214% of budget. These figures reflect the high volume of new
development and redevelopment this past year, both on the commercial side with major projects
such as OnLogic and Beta Technologies, and on the residential side, with 312 new dwelling units
receiving permits (including a major hotel conversion accounting for 78 of those new homes).
Each year we provide our standard caveat that permitting revenues can vary greatly based on the
particular timing of a project; a project receiving a permit in June vs. July will affect the fiscal
year.
Expenditures were 15% above the planned budget, at $458,000 actual vs $403,000 planned. This
is most significantly due to the decision to return the City Planner position. The Council had
kept, but not funded the position for the FY ’22 budget; with Council’s approval that position
was funded and hired with partial use of ARPA funds.
Key Highlights:
This fiscal year saw the completion of the various projects under Interim Zoning (notably the
LDR amendments updating the Environmental Protection Standards, subdivision standards, and
Planned Unit Developments). A subsequent round of amendments created a new “general PUD”
to address feedback during the adoption of the first set, and the establishment of a city-wise “site
amenity” minimum. An amendment expanding the Transfer of Development Rights program was
prepared and adoption procedures initiated during this FY as well.
The Climate Action Plan Task Force was established, and first draft of the Plan prepared during
this FY. Delivery to Council took place early in FY23.
As noted above, permits for 312 new dwelling units were issued; of these, 89% were multi-
family and 59% were within the City Center Form Based Code. Development review for several
large projects also took place, including the aforementioned Beta Technologies and OnLogic,
alongside O’Brien’s Hillside and Eastview homes, buildings within the City Center Form Based
code, and several expansions/renovations along Shelburne Road.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
Revenues: See above
Expenditures: The consulting budget was exceeded; this including completion of the
Environmental Protection Standards/Planned Unit Development Project, the Climate Action
Plan, and several transportation scoping studies. While the line item was exceeded, these were
planned projects whose schedules shifted slightly. Some budget adjustments were made to
address additional requests in the above-projects.
RECREATION AND PARKS
Overall Summary:
Expenses: Budgeted $642,000 and spent $520,000- This is due to two main factors: 1) We had
a vacancy of our second Recreation Specialist from August -February so didn’t have the capacity
to increase the program inventory as hoped 2) The first half of the year was impacted by COVID
protocols which both limited access to the school facilities to run our programs as well as
impacted the desire to be in shared spaces with masks for our typical programs. We shifted to
supporting outdoor gatherings, educational tours, hikes etc. but there were mostly free programs
that didn’t have an expense associated with them.
Revenues: Budgeted $243,100 and spent $132,371- This is due to two main factors listed below.
1) Estimating the Senior Center revenues ahead of the opening was based on the assumptions
that there would be a fee for many of the daily programs offered, not typical for most Senior
Center models. Most Senior Centers operate more like a Library Service model, where all
programs are free and participants might be charged a “supply fee” for unique program offerings
such as “paint and sip”, but otherwise most of the inventory is accessible without cost. This is
the model we have adopted and will reflect in future budget years, limiting anticipated revenue
from programs and support revenue with after-hour rentals.
2) COVID continued to have an impact on our ability to provide a broad spectrum of
programming. With limited access to space in the schools and a population that was not ready or
eager to jump back into indoor engagement, we struggled getting much adult programming off
the ground. Our seasonal youth program staples were able to flourish, but beyond that we
couldn’t capitalize on pay to play programming and instead shifted energy to outdoor community
opportunities.
Key Highlights:
Opened Senior Center: We were thrilled to open the Senior Center in August and have been
pleasantly surprised at how quickly the program has developed. Serving two meals weekly with
additional programming beginning each hour Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00 we are serving about
100 seniors a day. We look forward to the next steps to infuse Trips, Special Events and
Wellness to the bustling calendar in the coming year and count on a new Senior Van being
approved in a future budget year to support these additional enhancements.
Szymanski Court Refurbishment: While the courts didn’t officially open until August, the
work began and was paid for in FY22 to do a complete rehabilitation of all the court surfaces at
Szymanski Park. This project was deferred for two years during COVID and when funds were
released for it last year, there was a ground swell of support from the pickleball community to
think more creatively about the use of the courts and advocated for turning one of the two tennis
courts into four individual pickleball courts, which has been a decade long need in the
community. We worked our vendor to come up with a model to accommodate the request,
which required additional funds beyond the simple resurfacing. Pickleball players are thrilled,
and we continue to see groups of 15-20 players on the courts daily in the early morning and
evening hours.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
Expenses:
Overtime: This overage is due to a staff vacancy of a Recreation Specialist from August-Feb.
Remaining staff needed to cover established programs and events in addition to their own
individual scope of work.
Office supplies: This overage is due to setting up new office space(s) in the move to Market
Street. The Recreation and Parks Department still has an ancillary office at 577 Dorset to support
program and event preparation near our storage areas.
Vehicle Maintenance: Our Department limps along using two retired DPW Trucks that have
been offboarded from their fleet (2007 Chevy and 2008 Ford). These require more service than
anticipated to pass inspection and keep them running which is causing the overage.
Capital Items: Initially the Szymanski Courts were just going to have fresh topcoat, resurfacing
and lines but in response to the long-standing desire from pickleball advocates for unique
facilities; the projected morphed into a full redesign. The cost of this difference is shown in the
line-item overage.
Senior Program Supplies: With no real numbers to base programs costs for Senior Center, our
estimations fell short of our needs to guarantee a successful launch. Assumptions of what would
be needed for the catering kitchen also affected our expenses.
VRPA Tix: This program is no longer being offered through VRPA, so no expenses or revenues
were reported.
Ski Programs: COVID protocols required the school to run this program. There are no expenses
or revenues reported.
Revenues:
Senior Programs: This line item was not actualized because most of the programming in the
Senior Center is free by regulation of our service provided Age Well. All after hour adult
program fees will be collected
Adult Evening Classes: Our ability to offer adult programming has been limited by COVID
protocols with the school and general caution for adults returning to indoor activities.
VRPA Tix: This program is no longer being offered through VRPA, so no expenses or revenues
were reported.
Afternoon Skiing: COVID protocols required the school to run this program. There are no
expenses or revenues reported.
PUBLICLIBRARY
Expenditures:
Overall, the Library stayed within budget in FY22. At the end of the fiscal year, we were fully
staffed and had our busiest month ever in June 2022. The Summer Reading program for children
included more youth than we had in the past, and the Teen and Adult summer reading raffles
were an excellent addition to engage all ages.
Spending on materials averages out to our approximate budget amount. We increased our adult
collection spending in the Large Print area with an energetic campaign to make that collection
relevant. DVD and CD purchasing was down a bit, pointing to a possible transfer of more funds
to online video services in FY24. We look forward to buying books in FY23 that diversify our
collection using some ARPA funds from the Department of Libraries.
Summer was very busy with support for the Oceans of Possibility program, sponsored in part by
Mascoma Bank. 432 children participated in at least one part of summer reading along with 70
adults and 61 teens.
Support for computers went over budget as we replaced needed staff computers, accessories and
software that weren’t covered by our first ARPA grant from the DOL. Our new Chromebooks
will be coming in handy for the middle school kids who have found the upstairs area and are
playing online games – we hope to move them into the Digital Lab.
Revenues:
The Library did not make the estimated revenues in our first year open at 180 Market Street.
Our expectations for fines and fees were too high before opening and as a result, we came in abit
low. It continues to be surprising that we had fewer people printing and copying than we did at
the mall.
The non-resident fees are impressive. They may not stay at this level, but for year one we were
happy to have so much support from library users who live outside of Chittenden County and
Burlington
Room reservations have been building and we expect this amount to be higher in FY23.
In FY 22 we also received the above-mentioned ARPA grant for $27,925.52. In FY 23 we will
note receipt of the second ARPA library grant of $9,308.51, both administered by the VT
Department of Libraries.
Two reminders: 1. The fund transfer was approved by Council and money spent can be seen
under Library Equipment. 2. Library Lost Books is tracked under Revenue this year but will be a
neutral line as those funds are used to replace the lost materials.
FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE
Overall Summary:
The Fire Department exceeded budgeted revenue by $575,675 and exceeded budgeted
expenditures by $218,738. Overall, the Department ended the fiscal year with a surplus of
$356,937.
Key Highlights:
This was a very tough year for the Fire Department. The most significant accomplishment was
ensuring minimum staffing was maintained each day and that customers never were impacted by
the staffing shortage. Members worked a tremendous amount of overtime, much of it mandatory
to ensure minimum staffing was met.
The Prevention Division did an excellent job navigating through several large projects and
meeting the expectations of our customers.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
The Department had several line items that were significantly overspent.
Overtime: - This line item was overspent by 141k and is a result of staffing levels compared to
minimum staffing requirements outlined in the CBA. An analysis of the past several years shows
this account is always overspent.
Diesel Fuel – the fire line was overspent by 16k, but the ambulance line was underspent by 7k.
Net result is an 9k overage due to increased call volume and the increase in fuel prices.
Dues & Subscriptions – the 16k overage was planned and approved to fund a strategic plan for
the department.
Vehicle Repair – there are several repair and maintenance lines, and the total overage was
approximately 35k. The department fleet is aging and requires extensive maintenance to ensure it
is reliable.
Recruiting & Testing – this overage is primary due to the cost of promotional testing that
occurred late in the fiscal year.
POLICE
Overall Summary:
Revenues – the department finished ahead of projections with the driving factors being sale of
cruisers, drug task force grant, police impact fees, and the second-floor lease revenue of 19
Gregory Drive.
Expenditures – The department finished the year over budget by 2.63%.
Key Highlights:
Body Worn Camera Project – With generous support from City Management the department
deployed body worn camera technology, a first ever for the organization. This technology
touches nearly all six pillars of 21st Century Policing – building trust and legitimacy, policy and
oversight, technology, officer training, and officer safety.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
Overtime – Low census drove expenditures. In the last half of the fiscal year the organization
saw four retirements and two resignations. Couple staff attrition with three officers in training,
one officer deployed, and medical leave the organization has been functioning with 26 to 28
serviceable police officers much of the fiscal year.
Traffic Unit Supplies – We are awaiting grant funds of $5,000 from Governor’s Highway
Safety which will reconcile the budgeted line.
K-9 Supplies – We are awaiting a health insurance reimbursement related to K9 care which
should bring the line back to the budgeted amount.
Towing Services – The department saw a 46% rise in motor vehicle thefts during FY 22. When
stolen cars are recovered, they are often towed back to police headquarters for forensic
processing. This is a prevailing crime trend in Chittenden County, not unique to the City of
South Burlington.
Recruiting & Testing – As stated previously, low census in the police department has
necessitated strong recruitment efforts. The budgeted line was simply not realistic given the
recruitment and retention landscape facing the municipality.
Office Equipment – This line was overspent to purchase office chairs that were desperately
needed for ergonomic reasons.
Police Computerization – Budget overage here directly related to an unplanned demand for a
host of technologies related to cyber security. City’s share of the startup costs for the regional
dispatch center were coded to this line as well.
DPW – STREETS & HIGHWAYS DIVISION
Overall Summary:
Overall, expenditures for the Highway Department came in below budgeted values. One caveat
is that the Special Projects line item remains un-spent. These are funds that have been set aside
for the Dorset Street Signals project. This project is planned for construction in FY23.
Diesel fuel price increases caused a number of line items to be over budget in FY22. Other line
items where exceedances occurred are primarily due to the unanticipated cost increases of goods
and services caused by inflation and related factors. Fortunately, a light winter kept our fuel and
salt usage down. This is big reason why the highway department was able to come in under
budget in FY22.
Highway Department revenue was generally on target in FY22. The main exception being the
Paving & Other Grants line item. This anticipated revenue is part of the Dorset Street Signals
project which has yet to go to construction. These funds will be collected in FY23, once this
project is complete and eligible for grant funding reimbursement.
Key Highlights:
Despite an increase in the price of asphalt, the Public Works Department managed to complete a
significant amount of road paving and repair in FY22. Crack filling, milling, re-paving and line
striping took place on all or sections of: Barber Terrace, Peterson Terrace, Lynn Avenue, Airport
Parkway, Queen City Park Road, Spear Street, Green Mountain Drive, Swift Street Extension,
IDX Drive, Arbor Road, Larch Road, Newton Avenue, Whatley Road, West Twin Oaks Terrace,
Lyons Avenue, Gregory Drive, Whiteface Street, Mountain View Boulevard, and Victory Drive.
Public Works began the process removing and replanting Ash trees in advance of the Emerald
Ash beetle’s arrival. Public works staff and local contractors participated in this effort. We
anticipate addition work on tree replacement in budget future years.
The department of Public Works purchased a new full size plow truck and put it into service in
FY22. This truck was outfitted with a salt saver plow. This plow does a better job scraping snow
and ice off the road and reduces the amount of salt necessary to provide safe conditions for the
traveling public. Investment in equipment of this type will allow us to minimize our salt usage,
thereby saving tax payers money and reducing the amount of chloride that reaches our
waterways.
A new pedestrian crosswalk was installed across Kennedy Drive at the intersection of West Twin
Oaks Terrace. This new crosswalk provides a safe route for pedestrians that live off of
Grandview and Twin Oaks Terrace to access the recreation path on the opposite side of Kennedy
Drive. Funding for this project was paid for using Penny For Paths and a grant funds, but the
work was managed by public works staff.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
The highway department experienced overages in a variety of expense line items due to increases
in the cost of diesel fuel. These fuel-related increases also had an impact on the cost of parts and
services, which can be observed across the budget.
The Special Projects line item remains unspent, but is earmarked for traffic signal upgrades on
Dorset Street. This project will go to construction in FY23.
The consulting fees line item is overbudget, but these overages are offset by a corresponding
grant for E-bike hubs that is included in the Highway Miscellaneous Revenue line item.
The Highway Salaries - Overtime line item is overbudget. Even though it was a light winter, a
number of storms occurred on weekends and holidays which required DPW staff to work outside
of normal business hours. DPW staff also helps with after hours events.
DPW - STORMWATER UTILITY
Overall Summary:
The budgeted expenditures and revenue were both $6M. Overall, both the actual expenditures
and revenue came in at 88% of the budget amount. Total revenue of $5,307,590 just slightly
exceeded $5,274,228 in expenditures.
Key Highlights:
In FY22 the City completed the construction of the Muddy Brook Culvert project, which
accounted for $3M of the $5.2M in expenditures. This project restored a critical transportation
connection between Kimball Ave in South Burlington and Shunpike Road in Williston. A large
portion of the revenue received in FY22 was to offset these construction costs, including
reimbursement from Williston, grant reimbursements and contributions from the Highway
Paving Fund and the Bike and Ped Fund.
The City is continuing to work on stormwater permit compliance for over a dozen project sites
subject to the Stormwater General Permit 3-9050. Significant progress has been made on this
work in FY22.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
The approximately $660,000 shortfall in Intergovernmental Revenue can be attributed to a later
start date for two larger stormwater treatment projects. These projects both started after July 1st,
therefore no expenses were incurred and no grant reimbursements were submitted in FY22. This
revenue will be received in FY23 following the completion of the work.
Revenue from Payments from Other Towns was only 45% of the budgeted amount. This was due
to South Burlington staff providing fewer stormwater services to Shelburne in FY22.
GIS Fees/Software Expenditures were 151% of the budgeted value. This was partially due to an
increase in the contractual cost of hosting and maintaining our GIS software. The majority of this
overage (~$12,000) was related to the need for consultant assistance to maintain the City’s GIS
data and processes. The City no longer has a GIS technician position, and existing staff were
only partially able to fill the gap in need for GIS assistance across City departments.
Vehicle Maintenance was overspent at 318% of the budget amount, due to an additional $12,000
being spent on repairs of the street sweepers and vacuum trucks.
Vehicles/Equipment was underspent at 28% of the budgeted amount. This is due to planned
future vehicle purchases. Funds are accrued each year and carried forward to future years when
there are more expensive fleet purchases (e.g. street sweepers and vacuum trucks).
Both Stormwater System Maintenance Materials, as well as Engineering-Watershed were
underspent at 53% and 16% respectively. These line items are based on past spending, but actual
spending fluctuates year-to-year based on need.
The Diesel Fuel line item was overspent due to the increased cost of diesel fuel used by our two
street sweepers.
DPW - WATER QUALITY
Overall Summary:
Overall, the Water Quality Division’s FY22 expenditures came in at $5,312,118.26, which is
~8% over the budgeted value of $4,934,246.84. However, this is offset by final revenue values
that came in at $5,523,007.03, which is ~13% over the estimated budget value of $4,873,744.00.
Key Highlights:
In FY22 the Water Quality division completed a number of important projects. A sample of
those projects includes:
Refurbishment of the 1984 Valley Ridge Pump Station. The project included a new tank, new
controls, and new pumps for increased efficiency/reliability.
New pumps, valves and controls were retrofit into the 1966 Hinesburg Road Pump Station
(South Burlington’s largest pump station with flows exceeding 600,000 gallons per day). The
new pumps have stopped the generally weekly operator call outs for plugged pumps, which will
reduce overtime costs going forward. These upgrades improved the capacity and reliability of the
pump station, which will help manage increased volumes during wet weather and reduce the
possibility of discharge. One of the three new pumps (~$20,000 each) was obtained for no
charge as Hinesburg Road was used as a test facility for a new pump system from the factory.
Efficiency Vermont also provided $9,000 toward the project since the new pumps are more
efficient.
Completed a rebuild of the Van Sicklen Pump Station. Two new higher efficiency pumps, a new
control panel and new VFDs were installed.
Both the Hinesburg Road Pump Station and the Williston Road Pump Station were painted by
local South Burlington artists.
The force main leading out of the Queen City neighborhood was observed in Potash Brook. The
pipe had not leaked, but normal erosion and movement of the stream channel
exposed the pipe. It was a major effort to relocate this force main away from the stream to
prevent future issues, but the work was completed without discharge of wastewater to the
environment.
Failing PVC pipe at the Oak Creek Village Pump Station was replaced with stainless steel pipes
for longevity.
Our staff and facilities received the following awards:
Will Sheffer received the Green Mountain Water Environment Association (GMWEA)
Wastewater Operator Excellence Award for 2022. This is the top State Award for
Wastewater.
Bob Fischer received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Professional
Water Resources Manager of the Year Award. This award was received in both the
northeast region and the National award. This is the top National Award for wastewater
in the United States.
Both the Airport Parkway and Bartlett Bay Facilities received the NACWA Peak
Performance Gold Level Awards.
Individual Budget lines - Revenues and Expenses:
The Sewer Line Maintenance line item was budgeted at $30,000.00, but expenses were
$140,180.68. This is the line item used to pay for relocation of the Queen City Park
neighborhood force main that was observed in Potash Brook. In addition, and separate from the
Queen City force main relocation work, a force main near the Queen City Park Pump Station #1
ruptured and repairs were paid for out of this line item.
The Engineering / Consulting line item experienced cost overruns due to the need for
engineering design and assistance when addressing force main issues in Queen City Park.
The line item for Alum was budgeted at $125,000.00, but expenses were $277,066.68. The cost
of alum increased significantly during FY22. Point injection of alum into our wastewater
treatment processes is, in large part, how South Burlington’s two wastewater treatment facilities
are able to discharge such low amounts of phosphorus to Lake Champlain. Alum prices remain
high and will be a budget concern into the foreseeable future.
The Polymer line item exceeded its budget by ~$35,000. This is due to the increased cost of
polymer during FY22. Polymer prices remain high and will be a budget concern into the
foreseeable future.
The Capital Improvements line item was budgeted at $260,000.00, but $397,214.36 was spent.
This is largely due to unanticipated price increases experienced in FY22 that impacted planned
work at the Hinesburg Road, Van Sicklen,and Valley Ridge pump station replacement /
refurbishment.
Due to continued development and growth in the City, the Connection Fee revenue line item
brought in significantly more funding (~$650,000) than budgeted. It is difficult to estimate this
revenue as development doesn’t always occur at an even pace, or even as expected from year to
year. However, this increased revenue helped offset unexpected price increases during the course
of FY22.
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report ‐ GENERAL FUND
Previous Year Period 12 June
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance
TAX REVENUE
TAX REVENUE 17,693,404.56$ (17,504,849.51)$ 98.93% 188,555.05$
LOCAL OPTION TAXES 3,800,000.00$ (4,431,694.50)$ 116.62% (631,694.50)$
Total TAX REVENUE 21,493,404.56$ (21,936,544.01)$ 102.06% (443,139.45)$
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX 357,300.00$ (397,793.62)$ 111.33% (40,493.62)$
Other Health Services ‐$ (314,141.89)$ 100.00% (314,141.89)$
CITY MANAGER 517,632.00$ (971,978.35)$ 187.77% (454,346.35)$
CITY CLERK 312,000.00$ (356,323.70)$ 114.21% (44,323.70)$
PLANNING 353,100.00$ (667,734.88)$ 189.11% (314,634.88)$
FIRE DEPARTMENT 440,700.00$ (943,607.95)$ 214.12% (502,907.95)$
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 70,000.00$ (58,648.42)$ 83.78% 11,351.58$
AMBULANCE 910,000.00$ (994,119.22)$ 109.24% (84,119.22)$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 452,375.00$ (514,289.45)$ 113.69% (61,914.45)$
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1,550,386.00$ (1,171,630.89)$ 75.57% 378,755.11$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 44,679.00$ (8,365.56)$ 18.72% 36,313.44$
RECREATION 244,100.00$ (132,706.37)$ 54.37% 111,393.63$
Total GENERAL FUND 26,745,676.56$ (28,467,884.31)$ 106.44% (1,722,207.75)$
FY22 Revenue-Summary Reports
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report ‐ ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Previous Year Period 12 June
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance
OPERATING TRANSFERS IN
Grant‐FEMA Reimbursement ‐$ (124,669.08)$ 100.00% (124,669.08)$
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
W.P.C. User Fees 3,900,000.00$ (3,753,234.34)$ 96.24% 146,765.66$
Sewer Septage Revenue 20,000.00$ (3,098.00)$ 15.49% 16,902.00$
Connection Fees 200,000.00$ (853,672.54)$ 426.84% (653,672.54)$
Enviromental Impact ‐$ (6,477.00)$ 100.00% (6,477.00)$
Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,120,000.00$ (4,616,481.88)$ 112.05% (496,481.88)$
BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS
Colchester A/P Pkwy Pmt 742,310.00$ (742,310.00)$ 100.00%‐$
GF Note Repay‐Solar ‐$ (12,005.00)$ 100.00% (12,005.00)$
Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS 742,310.00$ (754,315.00)$ 101.62% (12,005.00)$
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Rev.‐W.P.C 11,434.00$ (11,577.07)$ 101.25% (143.07)$
Operating Transfer In ‐$ (15,964.00)$ 100.00% (15,964.00)$
Total MISCELLANEOUS 11,434.00$ (27,541.07)$ 240.87% (16,107.07)$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.4,873,744.00$ (5,523,007.03)$ 113.32% (649,263.03)$
FY22 Revenue-Summary Reports
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report ‐ STORM WATER UTILITIES
Previous Year Period 12 June
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance
S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE
Intergovernmental Revenue 2,920,000.00$ (2,238,609.85)$ 76.66% 681,390.15$
S/W User Fees ‐ Water Bil 2,528,629.00$ (2,341,267.10)$ 92.59% 187,361.90$
Payment from GF re: GIS 38,000.00$ (34,000.00)$ 89.47% 4,000.00$
Pmts from other towns 60,000.00$ (27,513.89)$ 45.86% 32,486.11$
Stormwater Miscellaneous ‐$ (215,596.73)$ 100.00% (215,596.73)$
Hadley Sewer Proj‐Sewer f 73,000.00$ (73,648.00)$ 100.89% (648.00)$
Reserve Transfer In 400,000.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 400,000.00$
Operating Transfer in ‐$ (355,020.40)$ 100.00% (355,020.40)$
Total STORM WATER UTILITIES 6,019,629.00$ (5,285,655.97)$ 87.81% 733,973.03$
FY22 Revenue-Summary Reports
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report ‐ GENERAL FUND
Previous Year Period 12 June
% Budget Unencumbered
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL 136,690.00$ 141,324.79$ 103.39% (4,634.79)$
ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE 5,660,585.96$ 5,289,157.63$ 0.934383413 371,428.33$
CITY MANAGER 450,292.08$ 479,947.64$ 106.59% (29,655.56)$
LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY 319,463.83$ 277,104.44$ 86.74% 42,359.39$
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,130,930.19$ 1,167,098.15$ 103.20% (36,167.96)$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 271,001.01$ 319,992.33$ 118.08% (48,991.32)$
CITY CLERK 261,237.66$ 246,728.79$ 94.45% 14,508.87$
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE 303,082.50$ 342,417.30$ 112.98% (39,334.80)$
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW 402,954.07$ 457,660.26$ 113.58% (54,706.19)$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT 784,940.00$ 784,940.00$ 100.00% ‐$
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.9,721,177.30$ 9,506,371.33$ 97.79% 214,805.97$
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT 3,389,789.16$ 3,623,066.81$ 106.88% (233,277.65)$
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS 1,450.00$ 603.00$ 41.59% 847.00$
AMBULANCE 202,900.00$ 189,208.21$ 93.25% 13,691.79$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 5,273,261.62$ 5,412,110.16$ 102.63% (138,848.54)$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT 872,000.00$ 862,118.63$ 98.87% 9,881.37$
Total PUBLIC SAFETY 9,739,400.78$ 10,087,106.81$ 103.57% (347,706.03)$
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 3,221,317.45$ 2,878,481.61$ 89.36% 342,835.84$
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS 3,221,317.45$ 2,878,481.61$ 89.36% 342,835.84$
CULTURE AND RECREATION
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 362,721.68$ 309,047.51$ 85.20% 53,674.17$
PROGRAMS 23,000.00$ 10,035.04$ 43.63% 12,964.96$
RED ROCKS PARK 11,000.25$ 12,687.83$ 115.34% (1,687.58)$
FACILITIES 76,400.00$ 89,969.77$ 117.76% (13,569.77)$
SENIOR PROGRAMS 32,500.00$ 24,753.41$ 76.16% 7,746.59$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 137,100.00$ 73,967.35$ 53.95% 63,132.65$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 814,254.67$ 764,037.91$ 93.83% 50,216.76$
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE 312,503.02$ 341,674.68$ 109.33% (29,171.66)$
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION 1,798,879.62$ 1,654,708.77$ 91.99% 144,170.85$
OTHER ENTITIES
OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES 763,543.49$ 773,738.56$ 101.34% (10,195.07)$
Total OTHER ENTITIES 763,543.49$ 773,738.56$ 101.34% (10,195.07)$
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS 1,020,386.32$ 1,211,244.59$ 118.70% (190,858.27)$
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS 480,971.59$ 305,984.85$ 63.62% 174,986.74$
Total GENERAL FUND 26,745,676.55$ 26,417,031.52$ 98.77% 328,645.03$
FY22 Expenditure-Summary Reports
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report ‐ ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Previous Year Period 12 June
% Budget Unencumbered
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance
W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.
Salaries‐Permanent 597,791.71$ 645,709.85$ 108.02% (47,918.14)$
Payment to Highway‐wages 280,454.00$ 280,454.00$ 100.00%‐$
Leave Time Turn‐In 7,976.39$ ‐$ 0.00% 7,976.39$
Salaries‐Overtime 50,000.00$ 77,237.69$ 154.48% (27,237.69)$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 6,250.00$ 6,250.00$ 100.00%‐$
Payroll Service 1,825.00$ 1,825.00$ 100.00%‐$
PAFO Certification 11,400.00$ 11,166.39$ 97.95% 233.61$
Sick Bank Payouts 10,000.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 10,000.00$
Fringe Benefits ‐$ 600.00$ 100.00% (600.00)$
FICA/Medicare 51,803.36$ 56,209.70$ 108.51% (4,406.34)$
Payment to Highway‐FICA/M 21,454.73$ 21,454.73$ 100.00%‐$
Nontaxable Fringe Ben.4,800.00$ 300.00$ 6.25% 4,500.00$
Vision Plan 973.59$ 682.10$ 70.06% 291.49$
Disability Insurance 2,009.01$ 5,757.08$ 286.56% (3,748.07)$
Long Term Disability Insu 3,831.84$ ‐$ 0.00% 3,831.84$
Group Health Insurance 183,863.39$ 87,477.60$ 47.58% 96,385.79$
Group Life Insurance 1,643.25$ 1,518.02$ 92.38% 125.23$
Group Dental Insurance 9,126.27$ 5,909.64$ 64.75% 3,216.63$
Pension 71,337.26$ 82,164.28$ 115.18% (10,827.02)$
ICMA Match 22,851.77$ 22,349.35$ 97.80% 502.42$
Pension Note Payment 39,075.00$ 39,075.00$ 100.00%‐$
Office Supplies 2,000.00$ 2,444.65$ 122.23% (444.65)$
Plant Supplies 100,000.00$ 120,560.12$ 120.56% (20,560.12)$
Polymer 75,000.00$ 109,691.15$ 146.25% (34,691.15)$
Sewer Line Maint/Supplies 30,000.00$ 140,180.68$ 467.27% (110,180.68)$
Pumping Station Supplies 25,000.00$ 27,665.39$ 110.66% (2,665.39)$
Laboratory Supplies 11,500.00$ 14,442.52$ 125.59% (2,942.52)$
Chlorine and Sulpher ‐$ 8,461.73$ 100.00% (8,461.73)$
Caustic Soda and Lime 110,000.00$ 104,337.84$ 94.85% 5,662.16$
Alum 125,000.00$ 227,066.68$ 181.65% (102,066.68)$
Water‐Airport‐B/B‐Pump 1,400.00$ 1,774.97$ 126.78% (374.97)$
Generator Preventive Main 8,000.00$ 13,298.22$ 166.23% (5,298.22)$
Clothing Supplies 3,750.00$ 3,272.53$ 87.27% 477.47$
Truck Parts 7,500.00$ 14,359.56$ 191.46% (6,859.56)$
Gas ‐ Diesel Fuel ‐ Oil 11,000.00$ 18,985.44$ 172.59% (7,985.44)$
Fuel ‐ Airport Parkway 55,000.00$ 70,130.06$ 127.51% (15,130.06)$
Fuel ‐ Bartlett Bay 6,000.00$ 8,222.74$ 137.05% (2,222.74)$
Telephone and Alarms 6,500.00$ 7,053.85$ 108.52% (553.85)$
Memberships/Dues 4,000.00$ 4,232.37$ 105.81% (232.37)$
Discharge Permits 15,000.00$ 23,270.01$ 155.13% (8,270.01)$
Workers Comp Insurance 37,101.47$ 47,471.67$ 127.95% (10,370.20)$
Property Insurance 60,640.99$ 66,757.60$ 110.09% (6,116.61)$
Unemployment Insurance 820.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 820.00$
Safety 5,000.00$ 12,746.82$ 254.94% (7,746.82)$
Billing Payment to CWD 66,135.00$ 66,135.00$ 100.00%‐$
Soil/Sludge Management 120,000.00$ 164,344.26$ 136.95% (44,344.26)$
Landfill Fees 2,000.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 2,000.00$
HVAC Maintenance 17,500.00$ 37,907.13$ 216.61% (20,407.13)$
Auditing 6,214.00$ 6,214.00$ 100.00%‐$
Engineering/Consulting 17,500.00$ 58,388.69$ 333.65% (40,888.69)$
Landfill Engineering 15,000.00$ 14,908.82$ 99.39%91.18$
PMT TO STORMWATER‐GIS 1,500.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 1,500.00$
Administrative Services 150,336.00$ 150,336.00$ 100.00%‐$
Burlington Sewer Lines ‐$ 1,767.38$ 100.00% (1,767.38)$
Travel & Training 6,000.00$ 4,898.13$ 81.64% 1,101.87$
Utilities‐Pumping Station 85,000.00$ 102,332.05$ 120.39% (17,332.05)$
Utilities‐‐L/Fill Station 1,500.00$ 824.03$ 54.94% 675.97$
Electric‐Airport Parkway 190,000.00$ 225,300.16$ 118.58% (35,300.16)$
Electric‐Bartlett Bay 120,000.00$ 144,616.12$ 120.51% (24,616.12)$
Replacement‐Vehicles 40,000.00$ 39,345.82$ 98.36% 654.18$
Building Improvements 5,000.00$ 8,317.86$ 166.36% (3,317.86)$
Pumps Replacements 50,000.00$ 52,250.44$ 104.50% (2,250.44)$
Pump Repairs 40,000.00$ 50,481.82$ 126.20% (10,481.82)$
Sewer blockage Removal 50,000.00$ 33,254.78$ 66.51% 16,745.22$
PMT to SW for Hadley Loan 73,000.00$ 73,648.00$ 100.89% (648.00)$
Bartlett Bay Upgrades 400,000.00$ 205,756.61$ 51.44% 194,243.39$
Loan for Hadley Sewer 173,235.58$ 111,786.68$ 64.53% 61,448.90$
Loan for Airport Parkway 965,647.23$ 969,731.16$ 100.42% (4,083.93)$
Capital Improvements‐CIP 260,000.00$ 397,214.36$ 152.77% (137,214.36)$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.4,934,246.84$ 5,312,326.33$ 107.66% (378,079.49)$
FY22 Expenditure-Summary Reports
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report ‐ STORM WATER UTILITIES
Previous Year Period 12 June
% Budget Unencumbered
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance
S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS
Salaries‐Permanent 535,755.79$ 482,229.07$ 90.01% 53,526.72$
Payment to Highway‐Wages 78,215.00$ 78,215.00$ 100.00%‐$
Salaries‐Overtime 23,000.00$ 20,849.37$ 90.65% 2,150.63$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 6,250.00$ 6,250.00$ 100.00%‐$
Payroll Service 1,825.00$ 1,825.00$ 100.00%‐$
FICA/Medicare 42,744.82$ 40,786.80$ 95.42% 1,958.02$
Nontaxable Fringe Benefit 4,200.00$ 300.00$ 7.14% 3,900.00$
Vision Plan 711.61$ 374.76$ 52.66% 336.85$
Disability Income Insuran 5,566.44$ 5,415.33$ 97.29% 151.11$
Group Health Insurance 144,151.53$ 220,147.07$ 152.72% (75,995.54)$
Health Insurance FICA 1,119.96$ ‐$ 0.00% 1,119.96$
Group Life Insurance 1,417.89$ 1,705.82$ 120.31% (287.93)$
Group Dental Insurance 6,630.42$ 3,679.32$ 55.49% 2,951.10$
Pension 77,649.74$ 77,649.74$ 100.00%‐$
ICMA Match 26,603.23$ 21,564.28$ 81.06% 5,038.95$
Pension Note Payment 26,910.00$ 26,910.00$ 100.00%‐$
Office Supplies 1,000.00$ 1,557.60$ 155.76% (557.60)$
Small Equipment/Tools 2,500.00$ 2,550.45$ 102.02% (50.45)$
Uniforms/Supplies 6,000.00$ 4,538.30$ 75.64% 1,461.70$
Gasoline 2,500.00$ 1,961.54$ 78.46% 538.46$
Oil 300.00$ 235.58$ 78.53%64.42$
Diesel Fuel 4,000.00$ 7,236.59$ 180.91% (3,236.59)$
Permit Requirement‐Educat 8,500.00$ 6,300.00$ 74.12% 2,200.00$
Telephone 2,000.00$ 1,735.46$ 86.77% 264.54$
Postage 50.00$ 87.05$ 174.10% (37.05)$
Membership/Dues 300.00$ 258.00$ 86.00%42.00$
Discharge Permits Renewal 18,000.00$ 16,395.20$ 91.08% 1,604.80$
Workers Comp Insurance 23,921.76$ 30,608.10$ 127.95% (6,686.34)$
Property Insurance 14,023.76$ 15,437.36$ 110.08% (1,413.60)$
Unemployment Insurance 820.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 820.00$
GIS‐Fees/Software 50,000.00$ 75,624.98$ 151.25% (25,624.98)$
Sediment & Depris Disposa 500.00$ 185.00$ 37.00% 315.00$
Water Quality Monitoring 30,000.00$ 12,187.33$ 40.62% 17,812.67$
Building/Grounds Maint 250.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 250.00$
Vehicle Maintenance 5,500.00$ 17,525.54$ 318.65% (12,025.54)$
Storm System Maint Materi 55,000.00$ 29,256.39$ 53.19% 25,743.61$
Printing 100.00$ 30.00$ 30.00%70.00$
Legal Services 5,000.00$ 4,824.75$ 96.50% 175.25$
To GF‐Audit and Actuary 3,555.00$ 3,555.00$ 100.00%‐$
Engineering‐Watershed 60,000.00$ 9,801.26$ 16.34% 50,198.74$
Billing Payment CWD 66,135.00$ 66,135.00$ 100.00%‐$
Office Equipment Maintena 2,000.00$ 2,249.78$ 112.49% (249.78)$
Equipment Rental 500.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 500.00$
Administrative Services 134,392.00$ 134,761.75$ 100.28% (369.75)$
Conference/Training Expen 4,000.00$ 1,349.38$ 33.73% 2,650.62$
S/W Bldg Utilities 3,000.00$ 3,401.95$ 113.40% (401.95)$
Stormwater Pumps Electric 300.00$ 150.96$ 50.32% 149.04$
Vehicles/Equipment 200,000.00$ 56,704.01$ 28.35% 143,295.99$
Stormwater Capital Projec 4,303,957.00$ 3,759,548.89$ 87.35% 544,408.11$
Office Furniture/Equipmen 2,500.00$ 1,360.70$ 54.43% 1,139.30$
Flow Restoration Plan Ana 7,500.00$ ‐$ 0.00% 7,500.00$
Reim to Highway‐Benefit 18,773.00$ 18,773.00$ 100.00%‐$
Total STORM WATER UTILITIES 6,019,628.95$ 5,274,228.46$ 87.62% 745,400.49$
FY22 Expenditure-Summary Reports