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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01/02/2018 CITY COUNCIL 2 JANUARY 2018 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 2 January 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the upstairs Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. Members Present: H. Riehle, Chair; P. Nowak (via telephone), M. Emery, T. Barritt, T. Chittenden Also Present: K. Dorn, City Manager; T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; A. Bolduc, City Attorney; J. Rabidoux, Public Works Director; M. Leugers, Recreation Director; C. LaRose, City Planner; D. Leban, J. Kochman, B. Milizia, M. Mittag, M. Cross, B. Christifeld, S. Dopp 1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency: Mr. Dorn provided instructions on emergency evacuation of the building. 2. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items: The Minutes of 18 December were pulled from the Consent Agenda as they were not included in the meeting packet. 3. Comments and Questions from the public not related to the agenda: Ms. Cross thanked the Council for envisioning a new Library for the city. She noted there will be a series of public meetings in January in the City Hall Green Mountain Room (January 18 at 7 p.m. and January 20 at 10 a.m.). There will also be meetings in March. Mr. Christifeld spoke against the closing of the J. C. Park dog park. He was concerned that the issues of one or two people could outweigh so many others. He asked that the dog park be re-established with guidelines and presented a petition with 75 names to that effect. 4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report: Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended in recent weeks. Mr. Dorn: Thanked Ms. Nowak and other Council members for the luncheon for City staff. Ms. Blanchard will be at an upcoming Council meeting to brief the Council on the schedule regarding the Library/City Hall. A legislative lunch is scheduled for 8 January at noon at City Hall providing an opportunity to talk about legislative issues. The City Council budget meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall. Howard Mental Health has received 20 applications for the 4 positions related to the Mental Health Outreach Program. They are also working on an MOU as to how the program will work. 5. Consent Agenda: a. Sign Disbursement b. Approve Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Unified Planning Work Program Project requests c. Consent to Administrative Amendment to Act 250 and Use Permit 4C0503-City Center d. Land Exchange Agreement with Barrett Park, LLC – City Center Park, Dumont Parcel Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barritt noted the need for crossing flashers in several locations, even those without a “landing” place. 6. Councilors’ reports from Committee assignments: No reports were presented. 7. (formerly item #11) Review of Council 2017-18 Work Plan: Members reviewed a printed update. Mr. Dorn noted some items that had been deferred. Ms. Emery asked about Council meetings to be held at schools. Mr. Dorn replied that there have been both audio and visual problems which make that difficult. Ms. Emery also spoke to the need for incentives for local businesses to locate in City Center. She felt City Center would be diminished if small businesses are lost. Mr. Barritt noted the issue is the high rents which small businesses can’t afford. Ms. Riehle suggested speaking with SBBA about this. Mr. Dorn said he will reach out to them. (Members agreed to return to the Work Plan following a time-scheduled public hearing.) 8. Public Hearing: Ordinance Codification Project – second reading and public hearing on the following Ordinances: a. Amendment to Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access b. Repeal of Ordinance Relating to Procedure for Levying Special Assessments – Adopted 6/1/62 c. Repeal of Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on White Street Between Williston Road and Airport Parkway Establishing a Local Improvement District and Levying Special Assessments According to Benefits Conferred Upon the Property in Said District – Adopted 8/8/62 d. Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on Dorset Street Between the North Boundary Line of the Municipal Lot and the South Side of Williston Road – adopted 8/26/63 Mr. Barritt moved that in lieu of reading the proposed ordinances warned for the public hearing tonight, the Council read them by title only. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barritt then moved that the Council commence a public hearing on the four ordinances duly warned for tonight’s meeting and at this time. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bolduc explained that State regulations are more up to date with regard to smoking prohibition, and the amendment directs attention to the State regulations. The repeal of items “b” and “c” will have no effect as there are no outstanding debts. There are also no outstanding debts related to item “d.” Public comment was then solicited. There was no public comment. Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barritt moved that the Council repeal the: Ordinance Relating to Procedure for Levying Special Assessments; Ordinance Regulating the Construction of sidewalk and Storm Drain on White Street Between Williston Road and Airport Parkway Establishing a Local Improvement District and Levying Special Assessments According to Benefits Conferred Upon the Property in Said District; and Ordinance Regulating the construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on Dorset Street Between the North Boundary Line of the Municipal Lot and the South Side of Williston Road; and amend the Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access effective upon this date. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Return to Item #7 – City Council Work Plan Review: Ms. Riehle asked where things stand on moving forward with energy efficiencies (such as turning of lights and computers, etc.) Mr. Dorn said it was decided early on to first tackle personnel issues such as payroll/benefits/job descriptions. This has been a very complex process, and they are still working at it. Mr. Dorn said it will pay great dividends. Mr. Chittenden suggested putting off the issue of a consolidated trash collection system. Ms. Emery noted the number of projects Ms. Holm is involved in. Mr. Dorn said she is coordinating a team approach to these, but he is mindful of not pushing her too hard. Ms. Riehle asked if Mr. Dorn felt this was a helpful process. Mr. Dorn said he did as it keeps them on task, even though there are things that can’t be anticipated. 9. Presentation on Various Public Works Issues: Mr. Rabidoux said the notion of a single hauler for trash is exciting, but it’s a very involved discussion centering on government involvement in private businesses. He added that from a technical perspective, he is very supportive of a single hauler. One benefit would be fewer trucks on city roads. Regarding energy, Mr. Rabidoux noted that he has met with the Energy Committee and other staff regarding the next round of efficiency upgrades. He said it would be nice to convert the 20% of street lights owned by the city to LEDs. He cited the large savings from switching the lights at Dorset St. and Kennedy Drive to LEDs. The city has also partnered with Colchester to get LEDs at the Lime Kiln Bridge which will have a 2-year return on the investment. Ms. Riehle said she would like to aggregate the annual savings to show the public. Mr. Chittenden said he was told that the city would save money by contracting for line painting on city streets. Mr. Rabidoux said it is cheaper to do it in house. Regarding bike/ped paths and grant money, Mr. Rabidoux said there would have to be an infusion of capital for the 20% match for the grants. Mr. Rabidoux stressed that when they do a major project, they also have to do routine maintenance, and they notify the City Manager of any things that won’t be getting done. He also outlined various “unseen” things that they do. Ms. Emery asked if the city can combine efforts with other communities for bike lanes. Mr. Rabidoux said they are already doing a lot of that. They can avoid larger expenses by sharing equipment. He noted that “regionally significant” projects also have a lower required match. This includes bike lanes. Mr. Rabidoux also noted that the city is working with Williston on repair of the failed culvert. This will include a bike lane. Ms. Emery noted that South Burlington is a “go‐through” community, and the burden falls on its citizens for road issues. She felt it is too bad there aren’t more shared opportunities. Mr. Rabidoux explained how that does happen with specific projects. Mr. Barritt said that Rep. Townsend had spoken with him about a request for a cross-walk near the newly reconstructed culvert on Hinesburg Road. The issue is “no landing point.” He asked whether that can be worked around. Mr. Rabidoux noted that on 23 December, the Federal Highway people pulled the approval on “blinking crosswalks.” Federal money can no longer be used to install them, and there is no “legal cover” for them. No new ones should be installed until that is changed. Existing ones can remain “through their lifetime.” The State is looking into this. 10. Wheeler Nature Park Easement Task Force Presentation of Report: Ms. Leban, Chair of the Task Force, introduced members of that Task Force. She then outlined the purpose of a “conservation easement” as follows: a. To preserve a diverse and natural ecosystem b. To support long-term professional management of the natural, educational and cultural resources c. To facilitate public access that minimizes negative impact on natural resources d. To sustain harmony within the property of both the natural area and the multi-muse Homestead area. Ms. Leban noted that it is unusual to have both a natural area and a Homestead use. She then showed a chart indicating the process to be followed in securing and monitoring a conservation easement, including choosing a partner (the Task Force has already interviewed applicants), negotiating terms, drafting the easement, outlining existing conditions to be protected, finalizing an agreement and monitoring and enforcement in perpetuity. Uses that could be permitted on the natural area include education, maintenance, hiking, passive recreation, habitat management, dogs (in accordance with city regulations), temporary structures. Prohibited uses include motorized vehicles, a dog park, permanent structures, mineral and water extraction, wind/solar facilities, alterations of landforms, commercial signs, residential or commercial development, and overnight camping. Uses that could be allowed on the Homestead area include community and non-profit uses, community gardens, Burlington Garden Club, events permitted by the city, structures related to existing uses. Prohibited uses include permanent commercial uses, new roads, driveways, vehicle travel ways and additional parking areas. Ms. Riehle questioned the potential need for more parking if the area becomes very popular. Ms. Leban noted that New York’s Central Park has almost no parking. Ms. Kochman then outlined the next steps in the process including: a. Review, debate and finalizing the City’s conservation interests b. Choosing a conservation partner c. Negotiations with the conservation partner (through an attorney) d. Review of final easement terms with Task Force e. Formalizing the easement f. Updating the Park Management Plan g. Considering a Task Force to consider, among other things, protections for the Wheeler building Ms. Kochman noted there are things the partner can and can’t police, and some things will be left to the City to address. Mr. Barritt suggested considering the same process for other city properties. Mr. Barritt asked about rebuilding Wheeler House should it succumb to a catastrophe. Ms. Leban said that would be decided by the City Council who could seek advice from historical people. Ms. Nowak said she would opt for something less than “in perpetuity.” She asked what would happen if a partner ceased to exist or if the City wanted to change a parking lot. She suggested something more like 25 or 40 years. Ms. Riehle suggested looking at what other cities have done in this regard. Ms. Leban added that management of the park is still with the city, so those things can change without changing the overall intent. Ms. Dopp said the easement runs with the land, so another partner could be chosen. Ms. Nowak also asked about costs for such things as the annual review. Ms. LaRose said a lot of the next steps belong to the city Council. She added that both the Planning and Recreation Departments are committed to following through on this. Mr. Dorn asked about lands which have agricultural restrictions due to mitigation easements for off-site development. Mr. Chittenden felt the city should work with an attorney to find out what is already in existence there. 11. November Financials: Mr. Hubbard said that 42% through the fiscal year, revenues are at 39% of projections and expenses at 43%. He noted the high figure for Stormwater expenses (102%) and said a lot of this will be offset by grant money that hasn’t come in yet. Ms. Emery asked about Fire Department medical equipment that is higher than budgeted. Mr. Hubbard said he would check with the Chief. He thought this was in the first quarter narrative. Ms. Emery noted the costs for Bikes and Bites and City Fest. Mr. Hubbard said this year they will be offsetting; however, if this is not true in the future, the events will have to be pared back. He noted that Ms. Leugers is in discussion with a potential sponsor to underwrite Bikes and Bites. Ms. Emery cited the huge loss of revenue with the schools taking over the after-school program and summer camps. Mr. Hubbard said the city is looking for ways to supplement the after-school programs and provide different alternatives for summer camps. 12. Liquor Control Board: a. Vermont Pool & Bar, LLC – first class license Ms. Emery moved the Council convene as Liquor Control Board. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Barritt moved to approve the first class license for Vermont Pool & Bar as presented. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 13. Other Business: a. Items Held from Consent Agenda No items were withheld. b. Other Ms. Emery asked about a possible dog park in the circle at Picard Circle or at the end of Kirby Road. Mr. Dorn said he would check on both of those. Ms. Emery also suggested Technology Park. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 01/03/18 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 1/3/2018 3308 Aldrich & Elliott, PC 359.63 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 12/1/2017 VI-14434 77349 359.63 359.63 1/3/2018 3309 E.J. Prescott, Inc. 241.01 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 12/7/2017 VI-14432 5335117 112.20 112.20 12/7/2017 VI-14433 5326356 128.81 128.81 1/3/2018 3310 FirstLight Fiber 43.02 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 12/15/2017 VI-14436 3886697 43.02 43.02 1/3/2018 3311 Vermont State Treasurer 182.14 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 11/30/2017 VI-14435 Z01484-10 182.14 182.14 Total Amount Paid: 825.80 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: December 27, 2017 Page 1 of 1 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sburl.com MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington Planning Commission FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning SUBJECT: Recommended FY ‘19 CCRPC Unified Planning Work Program projects DATE: January 2, 2018 City Council meeting Again this year the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission is soliciting requests for transportation-planning related projects to begin in the next fiscal year (FY 2019). As in past years, the Planning Commission developed, reviewed, discussed, and has voted to recommend the list of candidate projects below. The projects are listed in order or priority, per the CCRPC’s request. This memo is divided into two sections. The first part consists of the Planning Commission’s proposed list for FY 2019; this is followed by a status report of current CCRPC projects. All local projects under the CCRPC program require a 20% cash match. Staff has recommended the source of the match next to each candidate project. The candidate project list was developed in close coordination among staff from the Planning & Zoning Department, Public Works Department, and City Manager’s Office and is rooted in the priorities established by the City’s Comprehensive Plan, recommendations of past projects, and City Committee priorities. Recommended FY 2019 UPWP project applications: 1. Multi-site pedestrian crossings scoping Summary: This project would scope out three intersection-level bicycle / pedestrian improvements: (a) adding a refuge island and crosswalk across Williston Road near Pillsbury Manor, (b) adding a crosswalk and improving the refuge on Kennedy Drive at Twin Oaks Drive, (c) examining vehicle lane assignments at Williston Road / Kennedy Dr and Williston Road / Hinesburg Rd to determine if bicycle lanes can be continued to the intersections. Source(s): Champlain Neighborhood Study, Bike Ped Committee Approximate amount of request: $16,000 +/- Approximate match: $4,000 Match source: Planning & Zoning consulting 2 2. Exit 14 Bike Ped Crossing Phase II – Scoping Summary: This project would pick up where Phase I finished and scope a preferred layout and orientation for a bike-ped crossing over the I-89 at Exit 14. Source: Comprehensive Plan; Phase I study Approximate amount of request: $50,000 +/- Approximate match: $10,000 +-/ Match source: TIF District financing 3. Land Value of Development / Return on Investment Summary: This project would involve a analysis of the City’s existing development to examine where the City’s strongest performing (value per acres) types of development exist, to initiate a broader discussion about future development, capital investments, and the long-term impacts of public infrastructure. Source: Vermont Downtown Conference / Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce speaker series; Comprehensive Plan Approximate amount of request: $28,000 +/- Approximate match: $7,000 +/- Match source: Planning & Zoning consulting 4. Williston Road / Dorset Street lane assignments Summary: This project would examine in greater detail the proposed lane re-assignments at the Dorset Street / Williston Road intersection, to include changing the westbound orientation to straighten out the “jog” that exists and improve overall traffic flow Source: Williston Road Network Study Approximate amount of request: $5,000 +/- Approximate match: $1,000 +/- Match source: Highway Impact Fees 5. City Center Parking & Movement Plan, Phase I Summary: This project would get the City started into how to management parking & movement of people (employee transportation) in City Center. Building on the broad Transportation Demand Management Options work from 2015, this would begin to establish what the City will need to do both physically and systematically to manage parking and to maximize efficiency in the coming years as City Center builds out. Source(s): Comprehensive Plan Approximate amount of request: $16,000 +/- Approximate match: $4,000 +/- 3 Match source: Highway Impact Fees and/or Planning & Zoning Consulting 6. Complete Natural Resources Land Development Regulations Standards Project Summary: The City received CCRPC staff support for completing wildlife / natural resources standards update in the Land Development Regulations. Staff has since communicated with the CCRPC about using this allotted time to assist the City with sustainability data collection & measurement related to the City’s commitment to the Vermont Climate Alliance. This project was funded for FY 2018, but was moved due to the City’s request for assistance in the area of sustainability. Source: Prior work by the Commission; requested and funded in FY 2018 Approximate amount of request: $12,000 +/- Approximate match: $3,000 +/- Match source: Planning & Zoning consulting Status of Current UPWP Projects 1. Kimball Ave / Kennedy Drive / Tilley Drive / Old Farm Road / Hinesburg Road Network Analysis – Phases II + III Description: Analysis of anticipated future transportation needs – vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle – in the northeastern portion of the City. Phase II has involved developing alternatives for meeting future transportation needs along with public input and involvement. Phase III will be to develop and cost out specific improvements to be undertaken, so that they can get into the City’s CIP and into the State traffic impact fee system Status: The Planning Commission received a presentation on Phase II concepts and ideas in the summer of 2017; the feedback is being reviewed and refined concepts will be shared with the PC this winter. Phase III is anticipated to continue into the next fiscal year. 2. Williston Road Network Analysis Phase II Description: Analysis of the medium to longer-term transportation improvements – with a focus on multi-modal transportation and transportation demand management – to align with the FBC and TIF plans for the area. Status: This study was completed in the summer of 2017; the City has several action steps to follow up with over the coming months. 3. Traffic Overlay District Regulations Update Description: Project is to overhaul the City’s Traffic Regulations to better support transportation improvements and overall transportation demand management. 4 Status: Presentation of concepts given to Planning Commission provided in summer 2017; work in developing first draft underway. Expected to be completed in current fiscal year. 4. Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance Update Description: Project is to update the City’s Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance, aligning it with the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program and accounting for all forms of transportation. Status: Presentation of concepts given to Planning Commission provided in summer 2017; work in developing first draft underway. Expected to be completed in current fiscal year. 5. I-89 Exit 14 Bicycle & Pedestrian crossing study Description: Study feasibility and alternatives for improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure crossing over I-89 in the vicinity of Exist 14 (Williston Road) Status: Phase I of this project is wrapping up and is expected to be completed in the next couple of months. 6. Sidewalk/Shared Use Path gaps scoping Description: undertake first stage of planning (“scoping”) of 4 identified recreation path / sidewalk connections within the Capital Improvement Plan. Status: Four sites – Allen Road (western end), Hinesburg Rd from Williston Rd to Kennedy Drive, Spear Street from the US Forest Service building south, and Fayette Road – are currently being scoped. Expected presentation to Planning Commission of findings in the early spring of 2018 and completion by the end of the fiscal year. 7. Dorset Street Adaptive Signal Control / Williston & Dorset Street Signals analysis Description: These are two separate projects to look at signal systems, intersections, and technology along this corridor. Status: This project is formally underway. Data gathering is being completed and recommendations will be provided over the coming months for use of this system. 8. Develop River Corridor Plans for applicable South Burlington waterways Description: Following completion of studies in recent years to determine the meandering paths of rivers, river corridor plans determine how to allow for these waterbodies to properly flow within those identified areas. Likely to become a requirement of FEMA All-Hazard Mitigation Plans in the future in order to maintain eligibility for disaster recovery and mitigation grants. Status: Initial review meeting took place in late summer 2017. Parties working on their respective pieces. 9. Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan Mapping 5 Summary: Using all of the information and priority-setting that the Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee has developed over the past year-plus, prepare a coordinated map of how gaps in the present infrastructure will be closed and direct guidance to the development review process on what should be provided to the City at the time of development for parcels along proposed routes. Status: Kick-off scheduled for November 2017. 10. Wildlife Zoning / Sustainability Summary: The City received CCRPC staff support for completing wildlife / natural resources standards update in the Land Development Regulations. Staff has since communicated with the CCRPC about using this allotted time to assist the City with sustainability data collection & measurement related to the City’s commitment to the Vermont Climate Alliance. This project could kick off in the New Year. Status: Kick-off potential in early 2018 MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington City Council FROM: Andrew Bolduc, Esq., South Burlington City Attorney DATE: 12/29/17 RE: Consent to Administrative Amendment for Land Use Permit 4C0503 Background Snyder-Braverman Development Company, LLC, as developer and South Burlington City Center, LLC, as landowner, are proposing to construct a phased mixed-use project, of approximately 194,213 gross square feet of commercial space and approximately 543 units of housing, together with associated roadways and parking facilities on contiguous lands located off Market Street in South Burlington’s City Center. The developer and landowner are proposing to amend some of the conditions of the existing Act 250 permit to tailor the permit more specifically to this project, not the originally proposed Corporate Circle Project, so that they may use the previously issued and amended permit for this project. Since the City of the South Burlington was a party to the original permit, the permittee must obtain the consent of the City in order to make the proposed amendments and not trigger additional Act 250 approval. Recommendation Please review the attached proposed amendments and cover letter to the District Coordinator. Many of the property interests and development proposals have changed since the original permit was granted in 1982 and many of these amendments address those changes. Staff has otherwise reviewed the amendments and recommends approving this item in the consent agenda and signing the attached Consent to Act 250 form. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the original permit or numerous subsequent amendments dating to 2015, feel free to contact me. CONSENT TO ACT 250 ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT The CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON hereby consents to and approves of an Administrative Amendment (the “Administrative Amendment”) to Land Use Permit 4C0503 and amendments thereto (the “Existing Permit”) the modifies the Existing Permit as set forth in Exhibit A so that the conditions of the Existing Permit will not longer conflict with the Priority Housing Project being proposed by Snyder-Braverman Development Company, LLC. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, as evidenced by the signature of its City Council, does hereby execute this Consent to Act 250 Administrative Amendment this 2nd day of January, 2018. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _________________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair _________________________________ Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair _________________________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk _________________________________ Thomas Chittenden _________________________________ Pat Nowak RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REGARDING A LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON AND BARRETT PARK, LLC WHEREAS, the City of South Burlington (“City”), a Vermont municipal corporation, and Barrett Park, LLC (“Barrett Park”; collectively, the “Parties”), a Vermont limited liability company, own abutting land off Barrett Street in South Burlington, Vermont; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to construct a recreation path for recreational access off Barrett Street to the City Center Park – Dumont Parcel over and across a portion of lands owned by Barrett Park; and, WHEREAS, Barrett Park desires fee simple ownership in order to ensure access to its parcel off Barrett Street; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council authorizes and approves the South Burlington City Manager to convey all right and title the City may have in and to an approximately 115’ by 50’ stub of land off Barrett Street abutting the southernly portion of the Barrett Park parcel via quit-claim deed in exchange for easements necessary for the construction and use of a recreation path in forms satisfactory to the City Attorney, and to execute related agreements necessary to accomplish same. APPROVED at South Burlington, Vermont this _____ day of __________________, 2018. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _________________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair _________________________________ Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair _________________________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk _________________________________ Thomas Chittenden _________________________________ Pat Nowak 0 | P a g e WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK Wheeler Conservation Easement Task Force Donna Leban, Chair (Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee) Cathy Frank, (Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee) Jennifer Kochman, (Recreation and Parks Committee) Michael Simoneau, (Recreation and Parks Committee) Melissa Cuke, (Natural Resources Committee) Elizabeth Milizia, (Natural Resources Committee) Sarah Dopp, (South Burlington Land Trust) Michael Mittag, (South Burlington Land Trust) Cathyann LaRose, (City Planner) Maggie Leugers, (Recreation & Parks Director) Photos Courtesy of Betty Milizia Prepared By: SE Group | (802) 862-0098 | 131 Church Street, Suite 204 | Burlington, Vermont 05401 Mark Kane, Director of Community Planning and Design Drew Pollak-Bruce, Associate Planner Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 1 2. Introduction and Project Overview ............................................................................... 3 Task Force Composition ...................................................................................................... 4 3. Conservation Easement Overview ................................................................................... 5 What is a Conservation Easement? ..................................................................................... 5 Process for Developing a Conservation Easement for Wheeler Nature Park ....................... 6 Conservation Easement PROCESS CHART ...................................................................... 7 Elements of a Conservation Easement ................................................................................ 8 4. Task Force Discussions and Recommended Conservation Easement Elements ........ 9 Conservation Element #1 - Identifying Baseline Elements of The Property .........................11 Conservation Element #2 -Purpose of the Conservation Easement ....................................12 Conservation Element #3- Conservation Values .................................................................13 Conservation Element #4 - Ongoing Use of The Property ..................................................13 5. Public Meeting Summary .................................................................................................15 6. Conservation Partners .....................................................................................................17 Potential Conservation Partners .........................................................................................17 Vermont Land Trust Input and Feedback ............................................................................18 7. Summary Recommendations and Next Steps ...............................................................19 Task Force Recommendations ...........................................................................................19 Appendix A. Task Force Baseline Elements ......................................................................21 Appendix B. History of Wheeler Nature Park .....................................................................25 WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Wheeler Nature Park (the Park) is an important community asset in South Burlington, Vermont. It was purchased by the City of South Burlington in 1992 and is approximately 119 acres in size. The Park contains two distinct areas: the Natural Area and the Wheeler Homestead Area, the latter of which contains community garden plots, the children’s garden, and the Wheeler/Calkins House. In 2016 the South Burlington City Council expressed its desire to bring together representation from the Natural Resource, Recreation and Parks, and Bike/Pedestrian Committees to help formulate parameters for consideration in establishing a permanent conservation easement for Wheeler Nature Park to assure that the long-term use/benefit of the park remains true to the original purpose of its acquisition and meets the needs of the residents of South Burlington. Early in the process, the Task Force and City Council also recognized the need for the South Burlington Land Trust to have representation on the Task Force. This Strategic Conservation Framework report is the final product of this Task Force and is intended to inform City Council on important conservation issues identified by the Task Force and South Burlington public to guide the City in the formalization of a conservation easement. The report identifies features of four primary elements of a conservation easement: 1) Baseline Elements; 2) Purpose of the Conservation Easement; 3) Conservation Values; and 4) Ongoing Use of the Property. In addition to the findings for these four primary elements, the following recommendations summarize other ideas the Task Force has discussed that may help define the City’s conservation interest in Wheeler Nature Park. These recommendations should be considered throughout the conservation easement process and as the City moves forward with ongoing management of the Park. 1. Recognize that the diverse areas of Wheeler Nature Park—the Natural Area and the Homestead Area—have distinct characteristics and uses and should be managed and protected accordingly. There was consensus among the Task Force that the distinction between the two areas of the park should be recognized and reflected in both the conservation easement and the future management of the park. Further to this point, a distinct delineation between these two zones should be pursued and approved by City Council. 2. The natural qualities of the park and the nature-based passive recreation it provides should be paramount for Wheeler Nature Park moving forward. While the Task Force recognizes the need for public access and meeting community needs within the Park, there was also strong consensus for the idea that Wheeler Nature Park should remain just that—a Nature Park—into the future. The Task Force believes that the Park should be managed and protected to ensure it remains a natural area and not a developed recreation site like nearby Veteran’s Memorial Park. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 2 3. An open, transparent, and thorough public process is needed to effectively manage Wheeler Nature Park for the benefit of all City residents. The Task Force feels the existing management plan for the Park, which was done through an open and public process, is an important City document and should carry significant weight in the generation of the conservation easement. The Task Force also understands that the management plan will likely need to be updated following the implementation of the easement and that the work done in this process should be recognized and incorporated into any future management for the Park. 4. Incorporate the new acreage to be acquired as part of an anticipated land swap into the conservation easement and management plan for the remainder of the Park. There was consensus within the Task Force that this leg is important from both a natural resource and public access standpoint and should be managed and considered in the conservation easement as a cohesive and connected natural area within the City. 5. A local conservation partner is preferred to a more national organization. There was consensus among the Task Force that a local partner would be a better fit for the City and the Vermont Land Trust would likely make a great conservation partner for Wheeler Nature Park. The principal objectives of this grant are to: 1) preserve a diverse and natural ecosystem within the Protected Property; 2) support the long-term professional management of the natural, educational and cultural resources; 3) facilitate public access that minimizes negative impact on natural communities, surface waters, wildlife habitats, and other conservation values; and 4) sustain harmony within the property which consists of both the natural area and the multi-use Homestead area. Draft Conservation Easement Purpose Statement Prepared by the Task Force WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 3 2. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT OVERVIEW Wheeler Nature Park is located southeast of the intersection of Dorset and Swift streets in South Burlington, Vermont. It was purchased by the City of South Burlington in 1992 and is approximately 119 acres in size. The Park contains two distinct areas: the Natural Area and the Wheeler Homestead Area. The Natural Area consists of mixed forest, grasslands, shrublands, wetlands, and approximately 2 miles of pedestrian trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The Natural Area provides benefits to the flora, fauna and residents of South Burlington on many levels. The Wheeler Homestead Area contains community garden plots, the children’s garden, a tree nursery and the Wheeler/Calkins House, which is currently host to two non-profit organizations: Common Roots and The Friends of the Library. In addition to its high natural resource value, the overall park also offers potential uses for agriculture, education and recreation for the residents of South Burlington. It is important to note that Wheeler Nature Park is separate and distinct from nearby Veteran’s Memorial Recreational Area, and that the permitted uses of the two properties are subject to their own individual guidelines. In 2011 the City of South Burlington voted to exchange 7.25 acres of the Park for 21.27 acres of adjacent land (“the leg”) then called the “Wheeler Nature Park Connection Parcel”. The net result will be City-owned lands of about 119 acres. This vote called for the City Council to place the “new” Wheeler Nature Park into a third-party conservation easement. Between 2011 and 2015 the City worked to revise the management plan for the Park and completed this revision in 2015. Following the completion of the management plan, the South Burlington City Council expressed its desire to bring together representation from the Natural Resource, Recreation and Parks, and Bike/Pedestrian Committees to help formulate parameters for consideration in establishing a permanent conservation easement for Wheeler Nature Park to assure that the long-term use/benefit of the park remains true to the original purpose of its acquisition and meets the needs of the residents of South Burlington. Early in the process, the Task Force and City Council also recognized the need for the South Burlington Land Trust to have representation on the Task Force. In establishing the Task Force and pursuing the development of a conservation easement, the City engaged SE Group from Burlington, Vermont to assist in facilitating a process to develop a “Strategic Conservation Framework”. The process for preparing this effort has involved the following steps, which have been completed by the Task Force, City Staff (Planning, Public Works and Parks/Recreation) and the Consultant Team: WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 4 1. Review the existing management plan for the Park to better understand how the Park currently functions, identify issues and needs for use and/or maintenance of the Park, and draft an initial impression on the underlying factors the framework should consider. 2. Review the original ballot measure and associated documents related to the acquisition of the property. Secure base mapping of the facility showing known or likely environmental, cultural and/or historic resources for the property from the City and/or State of Vermont sources. 3. Establish and facilitate an engagement process that brings together members of the relevant city committees, along with relevant City departments (Planning, Recreation, and Public Works) to identify important goals and objectives that might provide direction on establishing conservation language. 4. Conduct one public meeting to present draft ideas for conservation of the Park. 5. Consider long-standing City objectives, plans and regulations for open space management, recreational use and need and land capability when framing opportunities for establishing conservation measures. 6. Review and consider potential conservation partners and gauge preliminary interest from their respective organizations. 7. Filter, organize and structure task force and public input into a framework that allows for both visual expression of ideas and summarization of broad themes. 8. Develop a Strategic Conservation Framework for the Park that coalesces the work of the project into a series of statements with supporting narrative that defines key conservation objectives and strategies for the Park as well as a supporting map/plan that demonstrates specific spatial considerations related to conservation objectives within the Park. This Strategic Conservation Framework is not a conservation easement. As described herein, the development of a conservation easement with an independent conservation partner is both a legal process and a negotiated one. This document and the information it communicates is intended to inform City Council on important conservation issues identified by the Task Force and South Burlington public to guide the City in the formalization of a conservation easement. Natural Resources Recreation and Parks Bike/Pedestrian South Burlington Land Trust TASK FORCE COMPOSITION WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 5 3. CONSERVATION EASEMEN T OVERVIEW WHAT IS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT? A conservation easement is a restriction placed on a piece of property to protect its associated resources. The easement is either voluntarily donated or sold by the landowner and constitutes a legally binding agreement that limits certain types of uses or prevents development from taking place on the land in perpetuity. Conservation easements protect land for future generations while allowing owners to retain many property rights to use their land. In cases where the land is a privately owned, there is often the potential for tax benefits for the private entity. In the case of Wheeler Nature Park, the landowner is a public entity, and tax benefits do not come into play. In a conservation easement, a landowner voluntarily agrees to sell or donate certain rights associated with his or her property – often including the right to subdivide or develop – and a private organization or public agency (such as a land trust) agrees to bind and enforce the landowner's promise not to exercise those rights. In essence, the rights are forfeited and no longer exist. An easement selectively targets only those rights necessary to protect specific conservation values, such as water quality or migration routes, and is individually tailored to meet a landowner's needs. A conservation easement is legally binding. Conservation easements protect land for future generations Perpetuity pərpəˈt(y)o͞oədē noun 1. a thing that lasts forever or for an indefinite period, in particular. 2. the state or quality of lasting forever. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 6 PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR WHEELER NATURE PARK A conservation easement is a legal agreement that must be negotiated and agreed upon in order to be implemented. There are generally at least four parties to every conservation easement transaction: 1. The easement holder (land trust or other conservation partner) 2. The easement holder’s attorney 3. The landowner (the City of South Burlington in this case) 4. The landowner’s attorney Each of these parties has a unique role to play in the negotiation and drafting of a conservation easement. The easement holder or conservation partner’s interest is generally related to their mission and guiding principles regarding land conservation. For example, the Vermont Land Trust’s guiding principles are as follows: “Vermont Land Trust exists so that current and future generations are deeply connected to the land and benefit from its deliberate protection and responsible stewardship. Specifically, 1. Working farms, forests, community lands, and associated natural systems are conserved, and contribute to the cultural, economic, and ecological vitality of local communities. 2. Land is accessible to the public, and working landscapes are affordable and available. 3. Land conservation and stewardship manifest an understanding of the changing nature of environmental, economic, and societal conditions. 4. Land stewardship reflects responsible and balanced care for the ecological integrity, cultural heritage, and economic productivity of conserved properties” The easement holder or conservation partner also has an interest in the long-term sustainability of their organization and in creating easements that are enforceable in perpetuity. The easement holder typically considers the enforceability of the easement in terms of resource allocation (cost and staff time required to manage the easement) as well as the political will and standing of creating the easement (maintaining positive relationships with municipalities, landowners, etc.). The landowner’s role in conservation easement negotiations is also of the utmost importance. The landowner must provide information about the property and its resources as well as be forthright about their goals for the future of the property. As the Wheeler Nature Park is a publicly owned property, the landowner in this case is the City and residents of South Burlington and the City and residents’ interest in conservation of the property must be well understood to craft an effective easement. Understanding and communicating this interest is the primary focus of this Strategic Conservation Framework document. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 7 The attorneys’ roles are also very important to the development of an enforceable conservation easement, as they must understand state and federal laws applicable to conservation easements as well as all of the conservation partner’s standards and practices and the landowner’s goals for conservation that must apply to the easement drafting. The process for developing a conservation easement for Wheeler Nature Park is demonstrated in the graphic below. CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROCESS CHART •This Strategic Conservation Framework document outlines and explains the City's interest in a conservation easement and identifies potential conservation partners who could act as an easement holder. Conservation Framework •Using the information contained in the conservation framework document, City Council and City Staff will need to select a conservation partner to begin development of the conservation easement. Choosing a Partner •Once a conservation partner has been selected, the City may enter into negotiations with the conservation partner around the specific terms of the easement, the conservation values that need to be protected, and the appropriate restrictions and reserved rights created in the easement. Negotiating Terms •Following the negotiation of easement terms and agreement around the defined conservation values, purposes, and restrictions and reserved rights, the conservation partner's and City's attorneys will begin to draft the conservation easement language. Drafting Easement •The conservation partner will document the existing conditions and conservation values to be protected by the easement through the creation of a baseline documentation report. This work often occurs concurrently with the negotiation and drafting of the easement. Baseline Assessment •The conservation easement is formalized and implemented through the closing of the legal agreement, much like the closing on other real estate transactions. Formalizing Agreement •After the conservation easement is formalized, all restrictions and reserved rights are in effect in perpetuity. To ensure the terms of the easement are being upheld, a conservation partner will monitor the property at least annually (often more frequently). A management plan for the property should be updated as conditions change and needs arise. Monitoring and Enforcement WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 8 ELEMENTS OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT Conservation easements are creations of statutory law. Each state has different laws regulating conservation easements, and in order for an easement to be legally recognized (and thus enforceable), any conservation easement must contain certain elements to meet the statutory requirements. Four (4) important elements of conservation were explored throughout this process to help consolidate the collective input of the Task Force members and the public into a meaningful format that will help communicate the goals and objectives of the City to potential conservation partners. These elements are drawn from guidance on drafting conservation easements from the Land Trust Alliance, which represents more than 1,100 member land trusts nationwide and is the authoritative source on conservation easement best practices. These four elements are: 1. I - Baseline Elements of the Property: Documentation of the baseline conditions is critical for establishing the condition of the property at the time the easement is granted, and forms the basis of future monitoring and enforcement. While a conservation partner will typically produce a baseline documentation report prior to closing and signing a conservation easement, it can be helpful for the City to understand the conservation values to be protected by the easement and the relevant conditions of the property prior to easement negotiations. 2. II - Purpose(s) of the Conservation Easement: Often in a standard conservation easement, the “purpose” of the easement identifies the primary (and/or secondary) conservation objectives related to the identified values that will be defined. 3. III - Conservation Values: The next part of a standard conservation easement consists of a series of “recitals” within which the documenting of conservation values occurs. This section should be written with great clarity rather than as broad statements. This section should also indicate the public benefits to be derived. 4. IV - On-Going Uses of the Property: The next part of a typical conservation easement essentially identifies the restrictions placed on the property and the ‘reserved rights” II: Purpose of the Conservation Easement III: Conservation Values to be Preserved IV: On-going Use of the Property I: Baseline Elements WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 9 that the landowner (in this case, the City) maintains with respect to the use of the property. Because such easements must be perpetual in nature, land trusts must assure that the restrictions they craft for their easements are within their capacity to monitor and enforce forever. Good easement drafting often means avoiding restrictions that are only superficially related to the conservation values. 4. TASK FORCE DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDED CONSERVATION EASEMENT ELEMENTS The following represents the results of the Task Force discussions around the primary elements of a conservation easement. These findings are the direct products of the Task Force meetings, and represent the evolution of thinking in the Task Force throughout the process. Task Force meetings were held on the following dates with the following topics discussed at each meeting: 1. March 16, 2016: Overview of the project (scope, goals, timeline, history of the property), Task Force composition and member introductions, First Impressions "Round Table" and discussion of the "Givens" - what factors must be addressed in the Strategic Conservation Framework for Wheeler Nature Park. 2. April 25, 2016: Discussion of primary elements of a conservation easement, discussion of final product of Task Force and next steps, Task Force member identification of baseline elements of the property, discussion of the legal purpose of the conservation easement, discussion of Potential Conservation Partners. 3. May 18, 2016: Review of potential Conservation Partners projects, discussion of conservation values, discussion of uses within the Property, plan for upcoming meetings. 4. July 21, 2016: Discussion of stormwater management at the park with City of South Burlington DPW, discussion with Bob Heiser, Champlain Valley Regional Director of the Vermont Land Trust, discussion of the mechanisms for addressing various uses (management plan, City Ordinances, or Conservation Easement), review outline of final report. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 10 An overarching theme to the Task Force discussions was the difference in character, natural resource value and community value between the Natural Area and the Wheeler Homestead Area in the Park. Although no precise delineation of the two areas currently exists, the areas identified in the map below reflect the general areas for these two zones. Note: This map depicts the likely delineation of Wheeler Nature Park following the finalization of the land exchange. Although the exchange process is underway, Wheeler Nature Park does not currently legally include the southeast 22 acres (i.e. “the leg”). WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 11 CONSERVATION ELEMENT #1 - IDENTIFYING BASELINE ELEMENTS OF THE PROPERTY  Man-made Features – elements on the property created by people such as buildings, fences or roads  Ecological Features – natural elements within the property including the flora and fauna or their habitats  Scenic Features – elements that define the aesthetics of the property or important views from the property  Agricultural Features – elements related to the use or practice of farming or forestry on the property  Recreation Features – elements related to the use or enjoyment of the property for recreational or leisure pursuits  Historic Features – elements (either natural or man-made) within the property that carry either historic or cultural significance See Appendix A for those identified by the Task Force during discussions. Man-made Features Ecological Features Scenic Features Agricultural Features Recreation Features Historic Features WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 12 CONSERVATION ELEMENT #2 -PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT The Task Force evaluated several iterations of potential purpose statements for the conservation easement on Wheeler Nature Park. Through these discussions, the Task Force recognized the importance of both the protection of natural resources and continued public access—considering purpose statements that focused on each—but ultimately preferred a purpose statement that blends both concepts, while leading with protection of the natural ecosystem. The principal objectives of this grant are to: 1) preserve a diverse and natural ecosystem within the Protected Property; 2) support the long-term professional management of the natural, educational and cultural resources; 3) facilitate public access that minimizes negative impact on natural communities, surface waters, wildlife habitats, and other conservation values; and 4) sustain harmony within the property which consists of both the natural area and the multi-use Homestead area. Draft Purpose Statement Prepared by the Task Force WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 13 CONSERVATION ELEMENT #3- CONSERVATION VALUES The Task Force discussed and considered the conservation values of the property at the May 18th meeting. Wheeler Nature Park contains substantial natural resource and public access values and broad consensus was reached among Task Force members around the values identified below.  Natural Habitat Values  Scenic Values  Open Space Values  Agricultural Values  Wildlife Values  Historic and Cultural Values  Public Access and Recreation Values  Educational Values  Forestry Values  Wetland Values  Water Quality Values  Ecological Process Values  Archaeological Values CONSERVATION ELEMENT #4 - ONGOING USE OF THE PROPERTY Following discussions at the July Task Force Meeting (7/21/16), which included suggestions and feedback from City Staff and a representative from the Vermont Land Trust (see Conservation Partners, below), the Task Force recognized that some of the allowed and disallowed uses contemplated in earlier meetings might be better addressed in alternative forms of protection—specifically a management plan or City Ordinance. The lists of allowed and disallowed uses below reflect the Task Force direct input at the earlier meetings to preserve their input and evolution of thinking for future planning efforts, while the parenthesis afterwards reflect the conservation tool the Task Force believes is best suited to address and manage the use. CE=Conservation Easement MP=Management Plan CO=City Ordinance WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 14 ALLOWED USES PROHIBITED USES NATURAL AREA  Education (MP)  Maintenance and upkeep (MP)  Hiking (MP)  Walking (MP)  Passive Recreation (CE)  Forestry and Habitat Management (CE)  Dogs in accordance with City Ordinances (CO)  Bicycles in accordance with City Ordinances (CO)  Stormwater Features (MP requiring approval of Conservation Partner)  Temporary structures (MP, CO)  Motorized vehicles (CE)  Pump track (dirt bicycle park) (MP)  Designated dog park (MP)  Permanent structures (CE)  Mineral extraction (CE)  Water extraction (CE)  Wind and solar facilities (MP)  Alteration of landforms (with restriction of amount) (CE)  Commercial signs, billboards, outdoor advertising (MP)  Residential and commercial development (CE)  Subdivision or transfer (CE)  No new utility right-of-ways (CE)  Overnight camping or fires (CO) HOMESTEAD  Community, municipal and non-profit uses (MP)  Community garden (MP)  Burlington Garden Club (or subsequent organizations) (MP)  Events permitted by the City (MP)  Structures related to existing uses (MP)  Permanent commercial uses (MP)  New roads, driveways, vehicle travelways, and additional designated parking areas (MP) WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 15 5. PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY A public meeting for the Wheeler Nature Park Conservation Strategy was held on the evening of June 16, 2016. The intent of the meeting was to provide an overview of the project, the process and most importantly, provide and receive comment on the draft findings of the Task Force around the four primary elements of a conservation easement: 1) Baseline Elements; 2) Purpose of the Easement; 3) Conservation Values; and 4) Uses on the Property. A total 16 residents signed in. About half of the attendees were members of the Task Force, and many have been attending the Task Force meetings as members of the pubic. A few neighbors of Wheeler Nature Park were in attendance, primarily interested in preserving the park as a natural area and maintaining the high value they place on being adjacent to the park. In general, the public felt what the Task Force had generated thus far was reasonable. Baseline elements identified by the Task Force were deemed fairly comprehensive. Wordsmithing aside, the attendees agreed with the direction of the easement purpose, noting that a focus on maintaining the natural condition was important. Conservation values were also thought to be quite comprehensive, with archaeological resources suggested as a possible addition (accepted by the Task Force and reflected in this report). A number of discussions centered on uses within the park, including allowing/disallowing dogs, limiting the kinds of changes in the Homestead area, and prohibiting commercial activity. Some uses (like dogs and bicycles) were considered to be more appropriately handled by City Ordinances. Other uses were considered to be appropriate to include in the conservation easement. Below is a list of key themes identified during the public meeting:  Maintaining natural conditions: The conservation easement should be aimed at maintaining the natural conditions within the property. This idea was expressed throughout the discussions from baseline elements, purposes, and recreation, to allowed and disallowed uses. For example, people commented on the baseline elements, and strongly asserted the importance of keeping the trails natural and maintaining their natural appearance.  “What if” scenarios: A number of questions were raised around “what if” scenarios and what would happen after the easement is in place. Topics included: What if the intentions of the easement are unclear with respect to a proposed use; how would the conservation partner enforce provisions; what would the City’s and partner’s responsibilities be under the easement; what if the conservation partner were to go out of business? The specifics of these scenarios were discussed and it was decided that the final document should paint the picture of how the conservation easement mechanisms would play out under these scenarios. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 16  Stormwater: Stormwater management was also a theme of discussion. While many noted an interest in preventing Wheeler Nature Park from becoming a stormwater repository for the City, it was acknowledged that this is an ongoing issue of conversation, and that the next Task Force meeting would delve into the topic with a representative from DPW. It was noted that the role the park would have, if any, should be well defined in terms of stormwater.  Ecology: A high value was placed on ecological processes at the park and maintaining natural conditions. The issue of invasive species and how to manage them was also discussed.  Recreation: Participants commented that passive recreation uses should be allowed, as well as uses that conform to Wheeler’s designation as a Nature Park.  Agriculture: With respect to agriculture, the scale of agriculture operations was important. The community wanted to ensure that these uses were “community-scale” or “small-scale” in nature. Specifically recognizing the role of the Burlington Garden Club at the park was an important consideration.  Historic Resources: The Wheeler House was also noted as being an important historic resource that needs to be preserved, and the consideration of archeological resources as a conservation value was also suggested.  Additional Leg: There was also conversation about the soon-to-be acquired parcel (“additional leg”), but at this time mapping for this parcel was not available. The City committed to pulling together a map to identify the additional property and there was agreement that it should also be covered within the conservation easement.  New Roads: A number of residents shared the idea that no new roads should be built on the property (particularly on the eastern side of the property where a “stub” and potentially a public ROW exists).  Mechanisms for Protection: Attendees were interested in ensuring the report provides clarity in mechanisms by which the easement and other Task Force considerations can be enforced. People noted that a conservation easement is a legal process with give and take, negotiations and legal protections built into it.  Management Plan: Participants discussed the role of the management plan in the proposed conservation easement agreement. The existing management plan may need to be updated to reflect the conservation values in the easement and to capture changes that happen naturally (i.e. beaver activity, etc.). There was also interest in ensuring that the management plan is current and updated through the process of regular conservation easement review. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 17 6. CONSERVATION PARTNERS POTENTIAL CONSERVATION PARTNERS Initially, two national organizations—the Trust for Public Land and the Open Space Institute— and two state/local organizations—the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) and the Winooski Valley Park District (WVPD)—were discussed by the Task Force as potential conservation partners. There was consensus among the Task Force that a local or state agency would be a better fit for the City and the Wheeler Nature Park given the park’s local and regional significance. It was also thought that interactions with a local partner might be more efficient. The Consulting Team reached out to both the VLT and WVPD to attend the July Task Force meeting to provide feedback on the findings of the Task Force from the perspective of a potential conservation partner. While the WVPD is not structured to hold conservation easements and thus cannot be a conservation partner on the conservation easement side, the WVPD did express interest in discussing the possibility of the WVPD being a land management partner for Wheeler Nature Park or other South Burlington City Parks. Ultimately, two potential local conservation partners were identified: Vermont Land Trust and the Vermont Housing Conservation Board. Both of these organizations hold conservation easements in the region on public lands similar to Wheeler Nature Park. The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board did not respond to invitations to attend the Task Force meeting. Bob Heiser, the Champlain Valley Regional Director of the Vermont Land Trust, was able to engage with the Task Force. He conducted a site walk with the City Staff and Task Force Members, provided feedback on the draft Task Force findings and provided a background on VLT and their work in South Burlington, the Champlain Valley and throughout the state. While the Housing and Conservation Board might still be considered as a potential conservation partner, following these interactions there was consensus within the Task Force that the VLT would likely make an excellent conservation partner for the Wheeler Nature Park Conservation Easement. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 18 VERMONT LAND TRUST INPUT AND FEEDBACK At the July Task Force Meeting Bob Heiser of the Vermont Land Trust (VLT) provided input and feedback to the process. He first provided a history of the VLT and an overview of the work the organization does, explaining that the organization holds over 2,000 individual conservation easements and has a staff of 46 spread over seven offices throughout Vermont. Mr. Heiser explained the organization’s easement costs, typical management endowments, and mechanisms in place to ensure easements are upheld in perpetuity. Mr. Heiser also discussed conservation easements held on other municipally-owned lands in the region and in the state, highlighting similarities and experiences working with communities and the public. Mr. Heiser explained that the VLT cannot take on restrictions the organization cannot enforce such as dog or bicycle use. Mr. Heiser also explained the importance of the conservation values in the restrictions placed on the land; the VLT would not feel comfortable preventing public uses that are not in direct conflict with the conservation values as that could place them in a difficult political position 50 or 100 years down the road if the community wanted to do something that wasn’t allowed under an easement. Mr. Heiser explained that management plans are typically in place on VLT conserved parcels. He stressed the importance of the management plan and how it works in concert with the conservation easement to protect the conservation values of the parcel. Task Force members asked if the easements typically require approval of the management plan by VLT, and Mr. Heiser explained that they either explicitly require VLT approval or require that management plans must be consistent with the protection of conservation values, which comes to the same. Mr. Heiser also explained that most VLT conservation easements are broad in their restrictions and allowances, typically explicitly restricting only subdivision and conveyance, development, mining, and the stripping of topsoil. Other uses are often allowed, provided they are consistent with the approved management plan and do not significantly degrade the conservation values. Mr. Heiser also explained that VLT conservation easements typically require public process and updates to the management plan for similarly conserved public lands. Task Force members then asked how oversight and compliance is undertaken by the VLT. Mr. Heiser explained that their stewardship specialists are in charge of ensuring the terms of WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 19 the easements are upheld and conservation values are adequately protected. Betty Milizia asked Mr. Heiser if they would have access to the contact information for the stewardship specialist, and how reporting of issues would be handled. Mr. Heiser indicated VLT typically likes to have a single point of contact for any given easement, but that anyone could report violations of the conservation easement to the organization. Mr. Heiser also indicated that having two zones for the conservation easement (homestead and natural area) is not typically common in a VLT conservation easement and that the VLT would not be as comfortable with that as a single easement that could apply evenly across the entire park. He suggested perhaps the easement could be broad enough in its protections and restrictions to cover both areas, and that certain zones could be excluded from the easement altogether. Mr. Heiser did, however, suggest that the management plan could and probably should deal with the two zones differently in their management and allowed uses. Donna Leban asked Mr. Heiser if VLT would willing to provide a conservation easement draft as a starting point for the drafting of this easement, and he agreed. 7. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS AND NEXT STEPS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS In addition to the findings for the four primary elements of a conservation easement, the following recommendations summarize other ideas the Task Force has discussed that may help define the City’s conservation interest in Wheeler Nature Park. These recommendations should be considered throughout the conservation easement process and as the City moves forward with ongoing management of the Park. 1. Recognize that the diverse areas of Wheeler Nature Park—the Natural Area and the Homestead Area—have distinct characteristics and uses and should be managed and protected accordingly. There was consensus among the Task Force that the distinction between the two areas of the park should be recognized and reflected in both the conservation easement and the future management of the park. Further to this point, a distinct delineation between these two zones should be pursued and approved by City Council. 2. The natural qualities of the park and the nature-based passive recreation it provides should be paramount for Wheeler Nature Park moving forward. While the Task Force recognizes the need for public access and meeting community needs within the Park, there was also strong consensus for the idea that Wheeler Nature Park should remain just that—a Nature Park—into the future. The Task Force believes that the Park should be managed and protected to ensure it remains a natural area and not a developed recreation site like nearby Veteran’s Memorial Park. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 20 3. An open, transparent, and thorough public process is needed to effectively manage Wheeler Nature Park for the benefit of all City residents. The Task Force feels the existing management plan for the Park, which was done through an open and public process, is an important City document and should carry significant weight in the generation of the conservation easement. The Task Force also understands that the management plan will likely need to be updated following the implementation of the easement and that the work done in this process should be recognized and incorporated into any future management for the Park. 4. Incorporate the “leg” of Wheeler Nature Park-which is anticipated to be acquired- into the conservation easement and management plan for the remainder of the Park. There was consensus within the Task Force that this leg is important from both a natural resource and public access standpoint and should be managed and considered in the conservation easement as a cohesive and connected natural area within the City. 5. A local conservation partner is preferred to a more national organization. There was consensus among the Task Force that a local partner would be a better fit for the City and the Vermont Land Trust would likely make a great conservation partner for Wheeler Nature Park. Next Steps The following actions outline recommended next steps for City Council to continue pursuing a conservation easement for Wheeler Nature Park: 1. Review, debate and finalize the City’s conservation interests around the four primary elements of a conservation easement presented in this report. 2. Meet with and choose a conservation partner to engage in the conservation easement.  Bob Heiser Champlain Valley Regional Director Vermont Land Trust (802) 861-6404 bheiser@vlt.org  Karen Freeman Conservation Director Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (802) 828-5067 Karen@vhcb.org 3. Engage a City Attorney and move into negotiations with the Conservation Partner. 4. Review final conservation easement terms with Task Force and collect comment. 5. Formalize conservation easement and close transaction. 6. Update Wheeler Nature Park Management Plan. 7. Consider developing a Historic and Cultural Resource Task Force, with the first directive being a consideration of protections for the historic Wheeler building. WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 21 APPENDIX A. TASK FORCE BASELINE ELEMENTS TASK FORCE BASELINE ELEMENTS WORD CLOUD These features were identified by members of the Task Force during a brainstorming session. They are not intended to represent a comprehensive or ecological study of the property. Man-Made Features:  Homestead  Treehouse  Pavilion  Toolshed  Parking areas (Swift/house)  Fence – barbed wire on Swift  Stone walls – E/W side, north and south boundary  Trails paved/unpaved  Homestead signage  Stormwater infrastructure  Stone steps in stream bank  Winding path  Teaching gardens  Water garden  Water utility – at house  Power  CWD Right of way  Community garden  Tree nursery  Club gardens WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 22  Some fencing  Benches  Signage corner/homestead  Markers (not complete)  Culverts  Puncheons/Bridges Ecological Features:  Wetlands- meadow and marsh  Grasslands – rare species  Mixed forest  Successional forest  Deciduous forest  Non-deciduous forest  Beaver pond  Animals  Birds (heron)  Ducks  Coyotes  Sugarbush  Amphibians  Hawk (red tail)  Ground-nesting birds  Bobcats  Bats  Deer  Turkey  Bees  Moose  Woodpecker  Small mammals  Vernal pools  Internal stream  Off-site streams  Gullies/drainage  Ridgeline and outcrops  Juniper  Big oak  Shagbark hickory  Clay Plain Forest  Milkweed/butterflies WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 23 Scenic Features:  View behind homestead looking east  East side of the homestead  High point on grassland  View corridor on Rec Path  “The Cathedral” canopy  Stone step stream  Community gardens  From Hinesburg Road looking west  Looking south from Dorset Street: structure  Unbroken trail views  Evolving views  View from the bench: Lake Champlain  Beaver pond  Wetlands Agricultural Features:  Homestead encompasses ag use  A portion of the homestead  Community gardens  Educational gardens  Tree nursery  Sugaring  Root veggies  Wildflowers  Livestock  Invasive Species WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 24 Recreational Features:  Trails  Nordic skiing  Snowshoeing  Bird watching  Photography  Astronomy  Painting  Educational  STEM Walks  Trail running  Recreation path  Sugaring  Gardening  Concerts/events  Picnicking  Yoga  Dog walking (on-leash) Historic Features:  Was a farm – As heritage  Historic character  Productive well – remnant well  Long-time town clerk’s home which served as town clerk’s office  State register of historic structures  Wheeler Homestead WHEELER NATURE PARK STRATEGIC CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK | 25 APPENDIX B. HISTORY OF WHEELER NATURE PARK Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington City Council FROM: Andrew Bolduc, Esq., South Burlington City Attorney DATE: 12/29/17 RE: Ordinance Codification Project – Second Reading of Ordinance Amendments and Possible Repeal Background At the December 4, 2017 council meeting, the Council approved the repeal of three ordinances warned for that meeting that were obsolete and superseded by state statute and Council also approved some updates and formatting amendments to the City’s Smoking in Public of Public Access for codification. Pursuant to the City’s Charter, Council warned a second reading and public hearing on the repeals and the amendments for the January 2, 2018 regular meeting. Below is the discussion of the ordinances from the Dec. 4 memo for your reference. Discussion 1) Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access This ordinance, enacted in 2004, was supplemental to state statute as then written. 18 V.S.A. Chapter 37 (Smoking in Public Places). What this ordinance provides that the state statute does not is the ability to issue civil fines/municipal tickets to individuals who possess “lighted tobacco products” in the common areas of enclosed indoor places of public access. The ordinance largely mirrored the language of Chapter 37 but provided for this additional enforcement authority along with an exception not in the statute to buildings owned and operated by social, fraternal, or religious organizations when used by the members, their guests or families. Since 2004, there have been a few changes in state law, notably the inclusion of tobacco substitutes. The proposed updates provide for an updated mirroring of the state statute along with the same additional enforcement mechanisms. The City’s Chief of Police has indicated he does not recall a single instance of a smoking complaint in his 11 years with the City. Despite the lack of an apparent need for enforcement, he still recommends keeping it on the books in case the need arises. After your review, recommend amendment as proposed. 2) Ordinance Relating to Procedure for Levying Special Assessments – Adopted 6/1/1962; Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on White Street Between Williston Road and Airport Parkway Establishing a Local Improvement District and Levying Special Assessments According to Benefits Conferred Upon the Property in Said District – Adopted 8/8/1962; Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on Dorset Street Between the North Boundary Line of the Municipal Lot and the South Side of Williston Road - Adopted 8/26/1963 Page 2 of 2 These three 1960’s special assessment ordinances appear to have been adopted pursuant to a statutory scheme that no longer exists and since been superseded by state statute. The City now uses the authority and process granted through 24 V.S.A. chapter 87 in order to levy a special assessment. As far as staff is aware, there are no outstanding debts on either of the two created improvement districts in the 1962 White Street or 1963 Dorset Street projects. Recommend Repeal. Recommendation/Process The City’s Charter calls for each ordinance or amendment to be read in full unless the Council moves to read the ordinances by title instead. Therefore, I recommend the following script. MOTION #1: I move that in lieu of reading the proposed ordinances warned for the public hearing tonight, the council read them by title only. MOTION #2: I move that the Council commence a public hearing on the four ordinances duly warned for tonight’s meeting and at this time. (Once in Public Hearing, I will read each ordinance by name and briefly explain the effects of the repeal or amendments of each) MOTION #3: I move that the Council close the public hearing. MOTION #4: I move that the Council repeal the: • Ordinance Relating to Procedure for Levying Special Assessments; • Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on White Street Between Williston Road and Airport Parkway Establishing a Local Improvement District and Levying Special Assessments According to Benefits Conferred Upon the Property in Said District; and • Ordinance Regulating the Construction of Sidewalk and Storm Drain on Dorset Street Between the North Boundary Line of the Municipal Lot and the South Side of Williston Road and amend the Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access – effective upon this date. Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCESS 2 City of South Burlington Ordinance Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access.docx Table of Contents 1. Purpose and Authority ...................................................................................................................... 3 2. General Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 3 3. Smoking Prohibited ........................................................................................................................... 3 4. Exceptions ......................................................................................................................................... 3 5. Enforcement ..................................................................................................................................... 4 6. Civil Penalty; Waiver Fee ................................................................................................................... 4 7. Other Relief ....................................................................................................................................... 4 8. Severability ........................................................................................................................................ 4 ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCESS 3 City of South Burlington Ordinance Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access.docx The Council of the City of South Burlington hereby ordains: 1. Purpose and Authority This Ordinance is adopted by the City Council of South Burlington under authority conferred by 24 V.S.A. § 2291(14), 18 V.S.A. Chapter 37, and Sections 103 and 104 of the City Charter. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to promote the public health, safety and welfare of residents of and visitors to the City of South Burlington by prohibiting smoking in places of public access. This Ordinance shall constitute a civil ordinance within the meaning of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 59. 2. General Definitions The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Ordinance, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Place of Public Access The same meaning contained in 18 V.S.A. § 1741(2), as now enacted or hereafter amended. Publicly Owned Buildings and Offices The same meaning contained in 18 V.S.A. § 1741(2), as now enacted or hereafter amended. Tobacco Products The same meaning contained in 7 V.S.A. § 1001, as now enacted or hereafter amended. Tobacco Substitutes The same meaning contained in 7 V.S.A. § 1001, as now enacted or hereafter amended. 3. Smoking Prohibited All persons shall be prohibited from possessing any lighted Tobacco Products or using Tobacco Substitutes in the common areas of all enclosed indoor places of public access and publicly owned buildings and offices. No person who owns, manages, operates or otherwise controls any premises described above shall knowingly allow any person to possess any lighted Tobacco Products or use Tobacco Substitutes at any time such property is open to the public. 4. Exceptions The restrictions in Section 3 on possession of lighted Tobacco Products and use of Tobacco Substitutes shall not apply to: (A) Buildings owned and operated by social, fraternal, or religious organizations when used by the membership of the organization, their guests or families, or any facility that is rented or leased for private functions from which the public is excluded and for which arrangements are under the control of the sponsor of the function; (B) Areas not commonly open to the public of owner-operated businesses with no employees; ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCESS 4 City of South Burlington Ordinance Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access.docx (C) Use of Tobacco Substitutes in a business that does not sell food or beverages but is established for the sole purpose of providing a setting for patrons to purchase and use Tobacco Substitutes and related paraphernalia. 5. Enforcement Any person who violates a provision of this Ordinance or who violates any condition of a license issued hereunder shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $800 per day for each day that such violation continues. Any South Burlington Police Officer shall be authorized to act as the Issuing Municipal Official to issue and pursue before the Judicial Bureau a municipal complaint. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. A municipal complaint may, at the discretion of the Issuing Municipal Official, be dismissed upon the successful completion of a restorative justice program through the South Burlington Community Justice Center. 6. Civil Penalty; Waiver Fee An Issuing Municipal Official is authorized to recover civil penalties in the following amounts for each violation: First offense $160 Second offense $320 Third offense $480 Fourth offense $640 Fifth and subsequent offenses $800 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 $250 Third offense $400 Fourth offense $550 Fifth and subsequent offenses $700 7. Other Relief In addition to the enforcement procedures available before the Judicial Bureau, the City Manager is authorized to commence a civil action to obtain injunctive and other appropriate relief or to pursue any other remedy authorized by law. 8. Applicability and Severability (A) This Ordinance controls only those activities treated and does not supersede any state or federal law or consistent local regulation. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCESS 5 City of South Burlington Ordinance Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Places of Public Access.docx (B) Any part or provision of this Ordinance shall be considered severable and the invalidity of any part or section shall not be held to invalidate any other part or provision of this Ordinance. Adopted at South Burlington, Vermont this _____ day of __________________, 2017, and to be effective upon adoption. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _________________________________ Helen Riehle, Chair _________________________________ Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair _________________________________ Tim Barritt, Clerk _________________________________ Thomas Chittenden _________________________________ Pat Nowak Received and recorded this ______ day of _____________________, 2017. _________________________________ Donna Kinville, City Clerk Revenue Report-November, 2017 General Fund Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November Total PROPERTY TAX REVENUE $14,635,417.79 ($8,375,685.75)57.23%$6,259,732.04 ($3,836,552.33) Total LOCAL OPTION TAXES $3,696,658.00 ($1,346,335.45)36.42%$2,350,322.55 ($947,814.64) Total TAX REVENUE $18,332,075.79 ($9,722,021.20)53.03%$8,610,054.59 ($4,784,366.97) Total INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX $278,800.00 ($57,860.32)20.75%$220,939.68 ($58,119.25) Total CITY MANAGER $443,886.00 ($382,595.11)86.19%$61,290.89 ($2,409.68) Total CITY CLERK $225,000.00 ($75,897.51)33.73%$149,102.49 ($11,592.06) Total PLANNING & ZONING $357,700.00 ($164,006.54)45.85%$193,693.46 ($15,047.96) Total FIRE DEPARTMENT $479,000.00 ($213,254.60)44.52%$265,745.40 ($68,041.85) Total ELECTRICAL INSPECTION $75,000.00 ($11,465.00)15.29%$63,535.00 ($1,905.00) Total AMBULANCE $748,000.00 ($368,970.55)49.33%$379,029.45 ($55,154.98) Total POLICE DEPARTMENT $472,188.00 ($107,355.55)22.74%$364,832.45 ($12,470.70) Total PUBLIC SAFETY $1,774,188.00 ($701,045.70)39.51%$1,073,142.30 ($137,572.53) Total HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $1,969,769.65 ($709,579.32)36.02%$1,260,190.33 ($43,236.49) Total RED ROCKS PARK $11,000.00 ($9,497.00)86.34%$1,503.00 $0.00 Total FACILITIES $35,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$35,000.00 $0.00 Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $713,272.32 ($78,741.18)11.04%$634,531.14 ($18,736.00) Total RECREATION $759,272.32 ($88,238.18)11.62%$671,034.14 ($18,736.00) Total COMMUNITY LIBRARY $25,871.67 ($4,263.72)16.48%$21,607.95 ($508.96) Total GENERAL FUND $24,166,563.43 ($11,905,507.60)49.26%$12,261,055.83 ($5,071,589.90) Revenue Report-November, 2017 General Fund Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November TAX REVENUE TAX REVENUE Tax Current Budget $14,411,417.79 ($8,299,299.29)57.59%$6,112,118.50 ($3,798,359.10) VT Payment in Lieu of Tax $153,000.00 ($76,386.46)49.93%$76,613.54 ($38,193.23) Taxes Reappraisal/ACT 60 $71,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$71,000.00 $0.00 Total TAX REVENUE $14,635,417.79 ($8,375,685.75)57.23%$6,259,732.04 ($3,836,552.33) LOCAL OPTION TAXES Local Option Tax-Sales $2,749,000.00 ($951,586.12)34.62%$1,797,413.88 ($662,819.32) Local Option Tax-Rooms/Me $947,658.00 ($394,749.33)41.66%$552,908.67 ($284,995.32) Total LOCAL OPTION TAXES $3,696,658.00 ($1,346,335.45)36.42%$2,350,322.55 ($947,814.64) Total TAX REVENUE $18,332,075.79 ($9,722,021.20)53.03%$8,610,054.59 ($4,784,366.97) INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX Penalty Current & Prior $125,000.00 ($87,708.63)70.17%$37,291.37 ($48,901.72) Interest Current & Prior $42,000.00 ($24,202.68)57.63%$17,797.32 ($7,505.81) Abatements/Write-offs $0.00 $58,977.63 100.00%$58,977.63 $0.00 Attorney Fees $2,500.00 ($4,926.64)197.07%($2,426.64)($1,711.72) Fee to Collect State Educ $93,300.00 $0.00 0.00%$93,300.00 $0.00 Current Use $16,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$16,000.00 $0.00 Total INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX $278,800.00 ($57,860.32)20.75%$220,939.68 ($58,119.25) CITY MANAGER Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November Administrative Services-W $47,500.00 ($47,500.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Administrative Services-S $134,392.00 ($134,392.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Administrative Services-W $150,336.00 ($150,336.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 From Sewer-Audit & Actuar $6,214.00 ($6,214.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 From SW-Audit & Actuary $3,555.00 ($3,555.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Pension Liab Note-WPC $38,675.00 $0.00 0.00%$38,675.00 $0.00 Pension Liab Note-SW $26,510.00 $0.00 0.00%$26,510.00 $0.00 From Water-Audit $2,100.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,100.00 $0.00 Admin Svc Fee Fund 240 $31,424.00 ($31,424.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 From WPC-Payroll Testing $700.00 ($700.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 From SW-Payroll Testing $480.00 ($480.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Solar Credits $0.00 ($7,555.42)100.00%($7,555.42)($2,409.68) CIGNA/VLCT Insur Rebate $0.00 ($25.69)100.00%($25.69)$0.00 Miscellaneous $2,000.00 ($413.00)20.65%$1,587.00 $0.00 Total CITY MANAGER $443,886.00 ($382,595.11)86.19%$61,290.89 ($2,409.68) CITY CLERK Recording Fees $135,000.00 ($50,783.00)37.62%$84,217.00 ($7,106.00) Photocopy Fees $26,000.00 ($11,171.00)42.97%$14,829.00 ($2,132.75) Photocopies-Vital Records $5,000.00 ($1,485.00)29.70%$3,515.00 ($216.00) Pet Licenses $22,000.00 ($1,078.00)4.90%$20,922.00 ($94.00) Pet Control Fees $4,000.00 ($635.00)15.88%$3,365.00 ($75.00) Beverage/Cabaret License $8,200.00 ($645.00)7.87%$7,555.00 ($115.00) Entertainment Permits $1,000.00 ($10.00)1.00%$990.00 $0.00 Marriage Licenses $1,500.00 ($570.00)38.00%$930.00 ($60.00) Green Mountain Passports $300.00 ($176.00)58.67%$124.00 ($6.00) Motor Vehicle Renewals $1,000.00 ($264.00)26.40%$736.00 ($42.00) Interest on Investments $21,000.00 ($9,080.51)43.24%$11,919.49 ($1,745.31) Total CITY CLERK $225,000.00 ($75,897.51)33.73%$149,102.49 ($11,592.06) Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November PLANNING Building & Sign Permits $250,000.00 ($125,652.54)50.26%$124,347.46 ($7,850.96) Bianchi Ruling $9,000.00 ($6,567.00)72.97%$2,433.00 ($1,080.00) Zoning and Planning $95,000.00 ($30,127.00)31.71%$64,873.00 ($5,727.00) Sewer Inspection Fees $2,500.00 ($1,100.00)44.00%$1,400.00 ($150.00) Peddlers' Permits $1,200.00 ($560.00)46.67%$640.00 ($240.00) Total PLANNING $357,700.00 ($164,006.54)45.85%$193,693.46 ($15,047.96) FIRE DEPARTMENT Outside Employment $4,000.00 ($163.50)4.09%$3,836.50 $0.00 Fire Inspection Revenue $475,000.00 ($213,091.10)44.86%$261,908.90 ($68,041.85) Total FIRE DEPARTMENT $479,000.00 ($213,254.60)44.52%$265,745.40 ($68,041.85) ELECTRICAL INSPECTION Electrical Inspection-Rev $75,000.00 ($11,465.00)15.29%$63,535.00 ($1,905.00) Total ELECTRICAL INSPECTION $75,000.00 ($11,465.00)15.29%$63,535.00 ($1,905.00) AMBULANCE Tax Revenues $155,000.00 ($155,000.00)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Ambulance Service Billing $575,000.00 ($207,171.11)36.03%$367,828.89 ($52,635.78) Grand Isle Billing $6,000.00 ($2,658.57)44.31%$3,341.43 ($1,169.20) Miscellaneous Income $12,000.00 ($4,140.87)34.51%$7,859.13 ($1,350.00) Total AMBULANCE $748,000.00 ($368,970.55)49.33%$379,029.45 ($55,154.98) POLICE DEPARTMENT Vermont District Court $60,000.00 ($8,525.06)14.21%$51,474.94 ($5,001.56) Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November Traffic Safety Grant $7,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$7,500.00 $0.00 Sale of Cruisers/Bequest $3,000.00 ($2,780.00)92.67%$220.00 ($2,780.00) Police Reports $7,500.00 ($2,477.00)33.03%$5,023.00 ($462.00) I.C.A.C.$2,000.00 ($1,413.97)70.70%$586.03 ($415.84) SHARP $0.00 ($13,488.80)100.00%($13,488.80)($1,555.07) Drug Task Force Grant $115,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$115,000.00 $0.00 Parking Tickets $0.00 ($190.00)100.00%($190.00)$0.00 Alarm Registrations $12,000.00 ($5,205.00)43.38%$6,795.00 ($780.00) Alarm Fines $2,500.00 ($90.00)3.60%$2,410.00 ($90.00) Off Duty Police $20,000.00 ($26,466.87)132.33%($6,466.87)($193.98) Bullet Proof Vest Grant $3,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,500.00 $0.00 COPS Grant $2,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,500.00 $0.00 Police Impact Fees $110,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$110,000.00 $0.00 3rd Floor Lease Revenue $101,688.00 ($42,619.25)41.91%$59,068.75 ($8,523.85) Solar Credits $0.00 ($2,212.43)100.00%($2,212.43)$7,426.60 Miscellaneous - Police $5,000.00 ($1,887.17)37.74%$3,112.83 ($95.00) Xfer In-Fund 207 $20,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$20,000.00 $0.00 Total POLICE DEPARTMENT $472,188.00 ($107,355.55)22.74%$364,832.45 ($12,470.70) HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Road Opening Permits $110,000.00 ($45,752.00)41.59%$64,248.00 ($12,011.00) Overweight truck permits $2,500.00 ($115.00)4.60%$2,385.00 ($10.00) Highway State Aid $225,000.00 ($78,405.57)34.85%$146,594.43 $0.00 Class II Paving Grant $771,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$771,000.00 $0.00 Fuel Pump Surcharge $6,000.00 ($2,221.02)37.02%$3,778.98 ($540.66) HazMat Facility Lease $24,000.00 ($2,231.77)9.30%$21,768.23 ($326.58) School Bus Parts Reimbure $32,500.00 ($17,149.68)52.77%$15,350.32 ($2,930.67) School gas/diesel reimbur $150,000.00 ($35,591.91)23.73%$114,408.09 ($9,738.63) School vehicle repair pay $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$10,000.00 $0.00 Salary Reimbursement-WPC $280,543.46 ($280,543.46)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November FICA Reimbursement-WPC $22,944.08 ($22,944.08)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Pension Reimbursement-WPC $85,518.82 ($85,518.82)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Benefits Reimbursement-WP $78,218.44 ($78,218.44)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Salary Reimbursement-SW $18,772.43 ($18,772.43)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Benefits Reimbursement-SW $10,429.12 ($10,429.12)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Reimburse from Fund 265 $8,343.30 ($8,343.30)100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Highway Impact Fee-RT 2 $104,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$104,000.00 $0.00 Hgwy Misc Revenue $30,000.00 ($23,342.72)77.81%$6,657.28 ($17,678.95) Total HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $1,969,769.65 ($709,579.32)36.02%$1,260,190.33 ($43,236.49) RECREATION RED ROCKS PARK Red Rocks Gate Receipts $11,000.00 ($9,497.00)86.34%$1,503.00 $0.00 Total RED ROCKS PARK $11,000.00 ($9,497.00)86.34%$1,503.00 $0.00 FACILITIES J/C Park Rentals $35,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$35,000.00 $0.00 Total FACILITIES $35,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$35,000.00 $0.00 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Great Escape Ticket Sales $6,545.00 ($6,321.00)96.58%$224.00 $0.00 Aternoon Skiing/Middle Sc $0.00 ($9,265.00)100.00%($9,265.00)($9,265.00) Youth Programs $98,000.00 ($41,499.00)42.35%$56,501.00 ($8,804.00) Adult Evening Classes $41,000.00 ($8,563.00)20.89%$32,437.00 ($667.00) City Fest $0.00 ($7,173.18)100.00%($7,173.18)$0.00 Recreation Impact Fees $181,866.00 $0.00 0.00%$181,866.00 $0.00 Debt Proceeds $246,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$246,500.00 $0.00 Xfer In-Fund 309 $139,361.32 $0.00 0.00%$139,361.32 $0.00 Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November Bikes and Bites $0.00 ($5,920.00)100.00%($5,920.00)$0.00 Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $713,272.32 ($78,741.18)11.04%$634,531.14 ($18,736.00) Total RECREATION $759,272.32 ($88,238.18)11.62%$671,034.14 ($18,736.00) COMMUNITY LIBRARY Grants $0.00 ($440.00)100.00%($440.00)$0.00 Library Lost Books $1,200.00 ($189.95)15.83%$1,010.05 $238.04 Fines and Fees $3,800.00 ($1,996.40)52.54%$1,803.60 ($251.00) Non-Resident Fees $700.00 ($340.00)48.57%$360.00 ($10.00) Libriary Copies and Print $2,200.00 ($1,297.37)58.97%$902.63 ($486.00) Xfer in-Fund 603 $14,971.67 $0.00 0.00%$14,971.67 $0.00 Blanchette Gift Trsf In $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,000.00 $0.00 Total COMMUNITY LIBRARY $25,871.67 ($4,263.72)16.48%$21,607.95 ($508.96) Total GENERAL FUND $24,166,563.43 ($11,905,507.60)49.26%$12,261,055.83 ($5,071,589.90) Total All Funds $24,166,563.43 ($11,905,507.60)49.26%$12,261,055.83 ($5,071,589.90) Revenue Report-November, 2017 Sewer Fund Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November WATER POLLUTION CONTROL CHARGES FOR SERVICES W.P.C. User Fees $3,500,000.00 ($1,545,428.15)44.16%$1,954,571.85 ($290,326.29) W.P.C. Truck Charges $10,000.00 ($3,970.69)39.71%$6,029.31 ($2,785.00) Connection Fees $300,000.00 ($168,678.73)56.23%$131,321.27 ($16,797.77) Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES $3,810,000.00 ($1,718,077.57)45.09%$2,091,922.43 ($309,909.06) BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS Colchester A/P Pkwy $742,310.00 $0.00 0.00%$742,310.00 $0.00 GF Note Repay-Solar $166,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$166,000.00 $0.00 Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS $908,310.00 $0.00 0.00%$908,310.00 $0.00 MISCELLANEOUS Miscellaneous Rev.-W $4,000.00 ($217.50)5.44%$3,782.50 ($1.00) Total MISCELLANEOUS $4,000.00 ($217.50)5.44%$3,782.50 ($1.00) Total OPERATING TRANSFERS IN $4,722,310.00 ($1,718,295.07)36.39%$3,004,014.93 ($309,910.06) Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.$4,722,310.00 ($1,718,295.07)36.39%$3,004,014.93 ($309,910.06) Total All Funds $4,722,310.00 ($1,718,295.07)36.39%$3,004,014.93 ($309,910.06) Revenue Report-November, 2017 Stormwater Fund Estimated Received % Budget FY 2018 MTD Account Revenue To Date Received $ (+/-)Received-November S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE Intergovernmental Revenue $80,000.00 ($238,550.52)298.19%($158,550.52)($10,000.00) S/W User Fees - Water Bil $2,066,764.00 ($831,445.87)40.23%$1,235,318.13 ($103,200.44) Payment from GF re: GIS $38,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$38,000.00 $0.00 SW Grants $940,000.00 ($2,000.00)0.21%$938,000.00 ($2,000.00) Stormwater Miscellaneous $1,000.00 ($107,555.09)$107.56 ($106,555.09)$0.00 Total S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE $3,125,764.00 ($1,179,551.48)37.74%$1,946,212.52 ($115,200.44) Total STORM WATER UTILITIES $3,125,764.00 ($1,179,551.48)37.74%$1,946,212.52 ($115,200.44) Total All Funds $3,125,764.00 ($1,179,551.48)37.74%$1,946,212.52 ($115,200.44) Expenditure Report-November, 2017 General Fund Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Total CITY COUNCIL $296,399.00 $93,308.00 31.48%$203,091.00 $15,503.00 Total ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE $4,079,643.05 $1,514,244.86 37.12%$2,565,398.19 $443,606.03 Total CITY MANAGER $633,992.30 $249,897.67 39.42%$384,094.63 $54,274.36 Total LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, ACTUARY $271,386.17 $126,922.64 46.77%$144,463.53 $47,558.88 Total ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $720,993.10 $251,538.58 34.89%$469,454.52 $90,815.89 Total INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $122,739.40 $50,173.99 40.88%$72,565.41 $11,670.43 Total CITY CLERK $251,734.18 $91,188.57 36.22%$160,545.61 $18,322.89 Total ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE $313,713.59 $130,193.37 41.50%$183,520.22 $27,765.26 Total PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW $414,356.90 $144,640.23 34.91%$269,716.67 $41,070.15 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $469,200.00 $447,638.16 95.40%$21,561.84 $638.16 Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.$7,574,157.69 $3,099,746.07 40.93%$4,474,411.62 $751,225.05 Total FIRE DEPARTMENT $2,659,158.75 $1,162,290.88 43.71%$1,496,867.87 $219,347.35 Total ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS $2,700.00 $1,441.82 53.40%$1,258.18 $86.03 Total AMBULANCE $746,933.26 $344,933.54 46.18%$401,999.72 $76,601.43 Total POLICE DEPARTMENT $4,921,066.57 $1,872,894.62 38.06%$3,048,171.95 $466,677.36 Total PUBLIC SAFETY $8,329,858.58 $3,381,560.86 40.60%$4,948,297.72 $762,712.17 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $860,000.00 $868,542.90 100.99%($8,542.90)$5,650.74 Total HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $3,372,871.58 $1,167,188.00 34.61%$2,205,683.58 $499,371.01 Total RECREATION ADMINISTRATION $341,167.09 $152,704.17 44.76%$188,462.92 $36,074.49 Total PROGRAMS $30,500.00 $3,761.51 12.33%$26,738.49 $901.87 Total RED ROCKS PARK $19,963.00 $10,667.99 53.44%$9,295.01 $47.89 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Total FACILITIES $641,107.50 $9,677.85 1.51%$631,429.65 $1,853.81 Total LEISURE ARTS $3,600.00 $2,426.67 67.41%$1,173.33 $2,426.67 Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $116,300.00 $108,031.90 92.89%$8,268.10 $32,444.04 Total COMMUNITY LIBRARY $488,379.12 $152,687.09 31.26%$335,692.03 $36,229.03 Total CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE $235,327.87 $113,974.55 48.43%$121,353.32 $27,243.73 Total CULTURE AND RECREATION $1,876,344.58 $553,931.73 29.52%$1,322,412.85 $137,221.53 Total OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES $683,764.00 $475,131.51 69.49%$208,632.49 $149,231.33 Total CURRENT PRINCIPAL $861,966.00 $723,589.00 83.95%$138,377.00 $190,000.00 Total CURRENT INTEREST $607,601.00 $107,870.71 17.75%$499,730.29 $36,469.07 Total All Funds $24,166,563.43 $10,377,560.78 42.94%$13,789,002.65 $2,531,880.90 Expenditure Report-November, 2017 General Fund Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP. CITY COUNCIL General Expenses $2,500.00 $1,123.00 44.92%$1,377.00 $1,123.00 Housing Trust $50,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$50,000.00 $0.00 Designated Reserve $150,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$150,000.00 $0.00 Advertising $3,000.00 $2,734.00 91.13%$266.00 $0.00 G.B.I.C.$5,000.00 $5,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $5,000.00 V.L.C.T.$21,344.00 $21,391.00 100.22%($47.00)$0.00 Chamber of Commerce $4,035.00 $3,600.00 89.22%$435.00 $3,600.00 Social Services $40,600.00 $39,300.00 96.80%$1,300.00 $0.00 CCTV-Clickable Meetings $10,000.00 $10,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Councilors $5,480.00 $5,480.00 100.00%$0.00 $5,480.00 Liquor Control $300.00 $300.00 100.00%$0.00 $300.00 Front Porch Forum $4,140.00 $4,380.00 105.80%($240.00)$0.00 Total CITY COUNCIL $296,399.00 $93,308.00 31.48%$203,091.00 $15,503.00 ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE Salaries $116,684.39 $47,516.92 40.72%$69,167.47 $10,123.61 Payment to Sickbank Fund $125,000.00 $125,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 ADP Timeclock Charge $2,400.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,400.00 $0.00 Fringe Benefits $18,975.00 $9,572.94 50.45%$9,402.06 $1,375.00 FICA/Medicare $8,926.36 $3,675.21 41.17%$5,251.15 $784.02 Vision Plan $14,233.25 $6,272.87 44.07%$7,960.38 $1,783.80 Short Term Disability Pla $28,985.20 $9,455.52 32.62%$19,529.68 $3,151.84 Group Health Insurance $1,854,765.00 $791,052.26 42.65%$1,063,712.74 $345,506.16 Bank - Benefits $18,000.00 $2,818.63 15.66%$15,181.37 $820.10 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Group Life Insurance $16,718.00 $19,296.78 115.43%($2,578.78)$6,432.26 Group Dental Insurance $116,422.60 $60,511.40 51.98%$55,911.20 $19,388.06 Pension $1,043,549.25 $38,940.20 3.73%$1,004,609.05 $0.00 ICMA Match $148,221.00 $84,793.77 57.21%$63,427.23 $36,117.49 Workers Comp Insurance $341,445.00 $173,074.86 50.69%$168,370.14 $0.00 Property Insurance $206,818.00 $133,338.12 64.47%$73,479.88 $10,800.00 VLCT Unemployment Insuran $8,500.00 $6,485.38 76.30%$2,014.62 $4,823.69 Deductibles/Coinsurance $10,000.00 $2,500.00 25.00%$7,500.00 $2,500.00 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT $0.00 ($60.00)100.00%$60.00 $0.00 Total ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE $4,079,643.05 $1,514,244.86 37.12%$2,565,398.19 $443,606.03 CITY MANAGER City Mgr.Salaries-Perm.$503,905.71 $188,845.41 37.48%$315,060.30 $40,465.89 Leave Time Turn-In $4,437.80 $0.00 0.00%$4,437.80 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $38,548.79 $14,962.30 38.81%$23,586.49 $3,133.90 Office Supplies $4,600.00 $899.45 19.55%$3,700.55 $261.32 Advertising $10,000.00 $4,069.80 40.70%$5,930.20 $3,297.00 Telephone $2,500.00 $1,348.19 53.93%$1,151.81 $503.26 Postage $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $2,500.00 $2,280.03 91.20%$219.97 $2,242.83 Printing $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,000.00 $0.00 Consulting Fees $55,000.00 $35,071.40 63.77%$19,928.60 $3,197.00 Travel & Training $8,000.00 $2,421.09 30.26%$5,578.91 $1,173.16 Total CITY MANAGER $633,992.30 $249,897.67 39.42%$384,094.63 $54,274.36 Legal Accouting Actuary FICA/Medicare $7,339.89 $285.58 3.89%$7,054.31 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $4,100.00 $2,430.22 59.27%$1,669.78 $1,129.56 Hiring-required testing $1,000.00 $639.50 63.95%$360.50 $447.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Payroll Processing Fees $20,000.00 $7,136.85 35.68%$12,863.15 $1,304.56 Appeals/Abatements $10,000.00 $4,027.61 40.28%$5,972.39 $3,324.86 Gen Govt. Actuaries/Pensi $22,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$22,000.00 $0.00 Gen Govt. Audit/Accountin $26,000.00 $19,500.00 75.00%$6,500.00 $13,900.00 Legal/Labor/Suits $85,000.00 $54,337.22 63.93%$30,662.78 $19,847.10 Legal Costs $95,946.28 $38,565.66 40.20%$57,380.62 $7,605.80 Total Legal Accouting Actuary $271,386.17 $126,922.64 46.77%$144,463.53 $47,558.88 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Muni Bld Cleaning Supplie $1,500.00 $600.54 40.04%$899.46 $0.00 Vehicle - Maintenance $2,500.00 $1,377.85 55.11%$1,122.15 $213.15 Office Equipment Fees $12,000.00 $2,472.15 20.60%$9,527.85 $139.00 Muni Bld Cleaning Service $27,000.00 $14,015.45 51.91%$12,984.55 $4,699.22 City Hall Maintenance $20,000.00 $13,649.77 68.25%$6,350.23 $1,041.64 Contingency Fund-Infrastr $140,000.00 $54,275.42 38.77%$85,724.58 $42,125.42 HVAC Maintenance $1,450.00 $336.00 23.17%$1,114.00 $0.00 Positive Pay Fee $800.00 $296.56 37.07%$503.44 $77.96 Electricity-City Hall $30,000.00 $12,040.29 40.13%$17,959.71 $4,639.64 Utilities-City Hall $20,000.00 $2,339.24 11.70%$17,660.76 $1,555.80 Street Lights $142,000.00 $61,556.55 43.35%$80,443.45 $28,571.11 Stormwater User Rent $306,000.00 $83,892.60 27.42%$222,107.40 $6,623.10 Urban Art Project Park $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Emergency Mgmt Center $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Generator Prevent Maint.$1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Council/Board Secretary $13,243.10 $4,686.16 35.39%$8,556.94 $1,129.85 Total ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $720,993.10 $251,538.58 34.89%$469,454.52 $90,815.89 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT Staff $56,422.40 $24,501.00 43.42%$31,921.40 $5,844.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November FICA/Medicare $4,317.00 $1,896.65 43.93%$2,420.35 $452.55 Computer Software $20,700.00 $7,623.11 36.83%$13,076.89 $2,119.56 IT Utility Services $17,800.00 $5,629.06 31.62%$12,170.94 $2,188.06 Computer Hardware $18,500.00 $9,852.92 53.26%$8,647.08 $640.01 IT Service $5,000.00 $671.25 13.43%$4,328.75 $426.25 Total INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY $122,739.40 $50,173.99 0.408785 $72,565.41 $11,670.43 CITY CLERK City Clerk Salaries-Perm.$197,276.81 $75,053.24 38.04%$122,223.57 $15,372.80 Leave Time Turn-In $3,055.37 $0.00 0.00%$3,055.37 $0.00 Overtime $1,000.00 $257.78 25.78%$742.22 $28.64 FICA/Medicare $15,402.00 $5,945.40 38.60%$9,456.60 $1,218.44 General Supplies $2,500.00 $977.96 39.12%$1,522.04 ($210.71) Animal Control $4,700.00 $927.90 19.74%$3,772.10 $0.00 Election Expenses $8,500.00 $156.95 1.85%$8,343.05 $156.95 Telephone $400.00 $80.92 20.23%$319.08 $32.35 Postage $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $350.00 $160.00 45.71%$190.00 $0.00 Printing $350.00 $198.76 56.79%$151.24 $198.76 Contractual Services $4,000.00 $4,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Board of Civil Authority $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,000.00 $0.00 Election Workers $2,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,500.00 $0.00 BCA Appeals/Abatements $500.00 $0.00 0.00%$500.00 $0.00 Office Equip Maintenance $2,000.00 $1,427.02 71.35%$572.98 $384.40 Travel & Training $4,200.00 $2,002.64 47.68%$2,197.36 $1,141.26 Photocopier Lease Prin $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Total CITY CLERK $251,734.18 $91,188.57 36.22%$160,545.61 $18,322.89 ASSESSING/TAX Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Assessing/Tax Sal.-Perm.$273,955.59 $110,304.82 40.26%$163,650.77 $24,709.66 Overtime $0.00 $699.59 100.00%($699.59)$327.94 FICA/Medicare $20,958.00 $9,264.44 44.20%$11,693.56 $2,053.85 Office Supplies $1,900.00 $1,030.78 54.25%$869.22 $441.11 Tax Sales Advertising $500.00 $0.00 0.00%$500.00 $0.00 Telephone $300.00 $106.83 35.61%$193.17 $42.70 Postage $6,500.00 $2,835.84 43.63%$3,664.16 $0.00 Dues and Memberships $750.00 $190.00 25.33%$560.00 $190.00 Printing $3,500.00 $3,999.11 114.26%($499.11)$0.00 NEMRC/APEX $1,350.00 $1,376.96 102.00%($26.96)$0.00 Travel & Training $4,000.00 $385.00 9.63%$3,615.00 $0.00 Total ASSESSING/TAX $313,713.59 $130,193.37 41.50%$183,520.22 $27,765.26 PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW Planning Salaries-Perm.$298,489.90 $117,735.27 39.44%$180,754.63 $26,805.63 Overtime $6,300.00 $1,465.14 23.26%$4,834.86 $129.90 FICA/Medicare $23,317.00 $9,308.53 39.92%$14,008.47 $2,129.13 Office Supplies $3,000.00 $1,899.19 63.31%$1,100.81 $776.37 Public Meeting Advertisin $4,000.00 $1,231.60 30.79%$2,768.40 $742.80 Telephone $350.00 $56.65 16.19%$293.35 $22.64 Postage $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Document Printing $2,000.00 $1,004.21 50.21%$995.79 $0.00 Consultants $55,000.00 $10,290.21 18.71%$44,709.79 $10,290.21 Committee Support $2,900.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,900.00 $0.00 Payment for GIS Services $2,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,500.00 $0.00 PC/DRB Stipends $8,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$8,500.00 $0.00 Travel & Training $5,500.00 $1,649.43 29.99%$3,850.57 $173.47 Total PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW $414,356.90 $144,640.23 34.91%$269,716.67 $41,070.15 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT Ambulance Department $155,000.00 $155,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Fuel Pump Reserve Fund $8,200.00 $8,200.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Open Space Reserve Fund $285,000.00 $285,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 To undesignated reserve f $21,000.00 ($561.84)-2.68%$21,561.84 $638.16 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $469,200.00 $447,638.16 95.40%$21,561.84 $638.16 Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.$7,574,157.69 $3,099,746.07 40.93%$4,474,411.62 $751,225.05 PUBLIC SAFETY FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Salaries-Permanent $1,639,591.27 $577,482.37 35.22%$1,062,108.90 $117,599.40 Holiday Pay $166,540.00 $104,450.42 62.72%$62,089.58 $16,673.01 Fair Labor Standard O/T $118,544.88 $2,863.26 2.42%$115,681.62 $496.44 F/D Overtime - Fill-In $120,000.00 $124,664.54 103.89%($4,664.54)$20,555.66 F/D Overtime - Training $39,500.00 $26,139.15 66.18%$13,360.85 $7,331.75 F/D Overtime - Emerg Call $7,000.00 $2,039.63 29.14%$4,960.37 $136.78 Wellness/Fitness $7,000.00 $3,775.00 53.93%$3,225.00 $3,775.00 Fire-Off Duty Outside Emp $3,000.00 $670.00 22.33%$2,330.00 $200.00 Payment to Sick Bank Fund $3,600.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,600.00 $0.00 New Employee Training $7,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$7,500.00 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $167,362.60 $68,730.84 41.07%$98,631.76 $15,065.20 Office Supplies $2,000.00 $673.81 33.69%$1,326.19 $576.82 Vaccinations-HEP $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 REHAB Supplies $300.00 $59.63 19.88%$240.37 $18.95 Station Operating Supply $4,500.00 $416.10 9.25%$4,083.90 $150.43 Maintenance Tools $420.00 $76.13 18.13%$343.87 $8.55 Uniforms-Career $19,000.00 $6,079.35 32.00%$12,920.65 $291.00 Firefighting Clothing $12,000.00 $15,083.46 125.70%($3,083.46)$4,598.39 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Vehicle Tools $1,000.00 $170.05 17.01%$829.95 $170.05 Gas Chief's vehicle & rei $3,200.00 $758.18 23.69%$2,441.82 $229.59 Diesel Fuel $18,000.00 $5,953.31 33.07%$12,046.69 $1,243.45 Oil $600.00 $0.00 0.00%$600.00 $0.00 Films and Books $1,000.00 $18.85 1.89%$981.15 $18.85 Fire Prevention Materials $2,500.00 $358.63 14.35%$2,141.37 $358.63 Fire Extinguishers $600.00 $0.00 0.00%$600.00 $0.00 Airpacks Maintenance $4,500.00 $1,267.23 28.16%$3,232.77 $624.95 Telephone $14,000.00 $5,431.93 38.80%$8,568.07 $1,710.27 Postage-Tool Shipping $450.00 $126.53 28.12%$323.47 $44.96 Dues and Subscriptions $1,500.00 $275.00 18.33%$1,225.00 $0.00 Contractural Services $0.00 $1,137.50 100.00%($1,137.50)$0.00 Fire Station Maintenance $14,000.00 $5,273.06 37.66%$8,726.94 $2,055.98 HVAC Maintenance $0.00 $902.00 100.00%($902.00)$533.00 Laundry and Bedding $900.00 $0.00 0.00%$900.00 $0.00 Radio Repair $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Vehicle Maintenance $16,000.00 $7,429.49 46.43%$8,570.51 $2,970.98 Vehicle Repair $20,000.00 $17,658.45 88.29%$2,341.55 $10,599.93 Equipment R & M $7,500.00 $2,382.67 31.77%$5,117.33 $49.95 Truck Tires $5,200.00 $4,174.64 80.28%$1,025.36 $4,174.64 Computers Contract ACS $4,500.00 $2,402.79 53.40%$2,097.21 $100.00 Conferences $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Training Schools $7,600.00 $2,530.20 33.29%$5,069.80 $2,473.65 Training Equipment $750.00 $750.00 100.00%$0.00 $450.00 Recruiting & Testing $1,000.00 $222.85 22.29%$777.15 $46.85 Fire Station #2 Heat/Elec $12,500.00 $6,525.89 52.21%$5,974.11 $2,697.99 Fire Safety Equipment $32,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$32,000.00 $0.00 F/D Furniture/Equipment $2,500.00 $1,756.14 70.25%$743.86 $0.00 Firefighting Equipment-ho $12,500.00 $6,234.50 49.88%$6,265.50 $0.00 Public Safety Communicati $0.00 $2,347.30 100.00%($2,347.30)$1,316.25 Note on Quint Fire Truck $153,000.00 $153,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Copier $500.00 $0.00 0.00%$500.00 $0.00 Total FIRE DEPARTMENT $2,659,158.75 $1,162,290.88 43.71%$1,496,867.87 $219,347.35 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS Uniforms-Electrical Insp $500.00 $79.98 16.00%$420.02 $0.00 Vehicle-Gas and Repairs $1,200.00 $1,261.84 105.15%($61.84)$86.03 Dues and Subscriptions $250.00 $0.00 0.00%$250.00 $0.00 Training Costs $500.00 $100.00 20.00%$400.00 $0.00 Equipment Purchase $250.00 $0.00 0.00%$250.00 $0.00 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $2,700.00 $1,441.82 53.40%$1,258.18 $86.03 AMBULANCE Permanent Salaries $381,171.16 $171,897.89 45.10%$209,273.27 $35,345.13 EMT Pay $84,602.52 $31,299.00 37.00%$53,303.52 $5,999.42 Holiday Pay $45,420.00 $28,467.35 62.68%$16,952.65 $5,899.14 Fair Labor Standard OT $29,180.74 $10,518.18 36.04%$18,662.56 $2,039.58 Overtime Fill-In $25,000.00 $25,918.50 103.67%($918.50)$5,166.66 Overtime - Training $12,000.00 $6,864.08 57.20%$5,135.92 $2,102.73 Overtime - Emergency Call $5,000.00 $392.77 7.86%$4,607.23 $58.02 Wellness $1,500.00 $1,515.00 101.00%($15.00)$1,125.00 FICA/MEDI $39,908.84 $19,823.92 49.67%$20,084.92 $4,152.98 Office Supplies $2,000.00 $77.98 3.90%$1,922.02 $0.00 Medical Supplies-Disposab $28,800.00 $9,749.06 33.85%$19,050.94 $2,659.99 Medical Supplies-Oxygen $3,500.00 $1,062.66 30.36%$2,437.34 $356.37 Medical Equipment Replace $6,500.00 $17,075.15 262.69%($10,575.15)$7,817.06 Uniforms-Career $6,000.00 $4,118.47 68.64%$1,881.53 $1,049.50 Diesel Fuel $6,500.00 $1,838.29 28.28%$4,661.71 $339.75 Training Films and Books $750.00 $205.00 27.33%$545.00 $0.00 Telephone $5,000.00 $2,638.97 52.78%$2,361.03 $1,103.89 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Billing Postage $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,000.00 $0.00 Dues & Subscriptions $500.00 $120.00 24.00%$380.00 $0.00 Radio Repair $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Vehicle Maintenance $2,500.00 $133.72 5.35%$2,366.28 $0.00 Vehicle Repair $3,000.00 $842.01 28.07%$2,157.99 $775.00 Equipment R&M $1,250.00 $51.21 4.10%$1,198.79 $51.21 Office Equip Maintenance $350.00 $249.70 71.34%$100.30 $0.00 Billing Software/Upgrades $4,000.00 $3,144.63 78.62%$855.37 $560.00 Med Equipment Maintenance $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Training Programs $6,000.00 $6,930.00 115.50%($930.00)$0.00 Training Equipment $500.00 $0.00 0.00%$500.00 $0.00 To Reserve Fund-Training $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$10,000.00 $0.00 EMS Patient Care Discript $32,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$32,000.00 $0.00 Total AMBULANCE $746,933.26 $344,933.54 46.18%$401,999.72 $76,601.43 POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Salaries-Permanent $3,199,305.83 $1,124,227.47 35.14%$2,075,078.36 $256,933.45 Police Salaries-Other $15,000.00 $21,786.41 145.24%($6,786.41)$4,274.32 Police Salaries-Overtime $319,930.58 $126,775.44 39.63%$193,155.14 $25,158.01 Holiday Pay $182,271.43 $110,789.51 60.78%$71,481.92 $35,241.58 Shift Differential $63,432.16 $18,627.24 29.37%$44,804.92 $4,467.86 Off-Duty Police Salary $20,000.00 $19,450.00 97.25%$550.00 $0.00 Fitness $6,000.00 $3,900.00 65.00%$2,100.00 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $294,826.57 $109,910.37 37.28%$184,916.20 $25,037.79 Office Supplies $10,500.00 $3,658.66 34.84%$6,841.34 $1,166.37 Range Supplies $12,000.00 $11,770.31 98.09%$229.69 $276.07 Radio Equipment-Supplies $300.00 $0.00 0.00%$300.00 $0.00 Investigative Supplies $8,120.00 $1,533.95 18.89%$6,586.05 $471.19 Youth Services Supplies $5,000.00 $430.06 8.60%$4,569.94 $430.06 Traffic Unit Supplies $2,000.00 $1,138.38 56.92%$861.62 $727.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November K-9 Supplies $4,000.00 $3,154.53 78.86%$845.47 $1,719.25 Janitorial Supplies $3,200.00 $1,509.05 47.16%$1,690.95 $387.95 Uniform Supplies $35,000.00 $7,958.02 22.74%$27,041.98 $4,695.26 Tires $9,800.00 $3,045.56 31.08%$6,754.44 $3,045.56 Gas and Oil $70,000.00 $21,709.10 31.01%$48,290.90 $8,243.17 Telephone $32,000.00 $14,644.05 45.76%$17,355.95 $5,483.66 Postage $2,200.00 $806.75 36.67%$1,393.25 $373.05 Dues and Subscriptions $2,100.00 $414.90 19.76%$1,685.10 $234.90 Towing Services $1,000.00 ($102.00)-10.20%$1,102.00 ($102.00) Crime Prevention Supplies $4,500.00 $2,645.60 58.79%$1,854.40 $2,045.60 Building Maintenance $11,000.00 $3,983.90 36.22%$7,016.10 $1,019.00 3rd Floor Lease $135,100.00 $4,560.31 3.38%$130,539.69 $1,516.00 Uniform Cleaning $15,000.00 $4,806.50 32.04%$10,193.50 $2,262.75 Office Equip. Contract $6,000.00 $6,146.75 102.45%($146.75)$193.61 Generator Prevent Maint $800.00 $0.00 0.00%$800.00 $0.00 Radio Equip. Maintenance $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,000.00 $0.00 Vehicle Repair $48,000.00 $28,496.90 59.37%$19,503.10 $10,478.76 Computer Connections Syst $14,000.00 $6,722.00 48.01%$7,278.00 $6,722.00 Equipment Maintenance $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,000.00 $0.00 Records Management System $7,600.00 $0.00 0.00%$7,600.00 $0.00 Consulting Services $15,000.00 $6,700.00 44.67%$8,300.00 $1,987.50 IT/Computer Contractor/So $5,000.00 $15.79 0.32%$4,984.21 $0.00 Animal Control Contracts $24,900.00 $8,378.96 33.65%$16,521.04 $4,837.25 Conferences $6,000.00 $457.91 7.63%$5,542.09 $0.00 In-Service Training $28,500.00 $8,737.64 30.66%$19,762.36 $2,981.05 Recruiting & Testing $4,000.00 $2,395.00 59.88%$1,605.00 $1,120.00 Tuition Reimbursement $3,800.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,800.00 $0.00 Electric-Police Dept.$50,000.00 $26,368.20 52.74%$23,631.80 $9,659.10 Heat/Hot Water $6,500.00 $420.20 6.46%$6,079.80 $271.79 Radio Installation Utilit $500.00 $0.00 0.00%$500.00 $0.00 Building Common Area Fees $60,000.00 $30,245.78 50.41%$29,754.22 $12,351.94 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Cleaning/Building Service $34,200.00 $16,171.00 47.28%$18,029.00 $5,390.00 Vehicles and Equipment $82,000.00 $67,572.35 82.41%$14,427.65 $11,597.49 Vehicle Equipment $18,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$18,000.00 $0.00 Taser Replacement $0.00 $1,363.04 100.00%($1,363.04)$1,363.04 Police Computerization $38,680.00 $39,569.03 102.30%($889.03)$12,615.98 Total POLICE DEPARTMENT $4,921,066.57 $1,872,894.62 38.06%$3,048,171.95 $466,677.36 Total PUBLIC SAFETY $8,329,858.58 $3,381,560.86 40.60%$4,948,297.72 $762,712.17 OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT To undesignated reserve f $0.00 $8,542.90 100.00%($8,542.90)$5,650.74 To Capital Improvements $860,000.00 $860,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $860,000.00 $868,542.90 100.99%($8,542.90)$5,650.74 STREETS & HIGHWAYS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Highway Salaries-Perm.$692,158.58 $313,555.66 45.30%$378,602.92 $71,738.28 Highway Salaries-Overtime $25,000.00 $6,014.97 24.06%$18,985.03 $1,170.56 FICA/Medicare $54,863.00 $25,644.26 46.74%$29,218.74 $5,892.36 Office Supplies $1,750.00 $580.33 33.16%$1,169.67 $285.57 Traffic Light Supplies $30,000.00 $17,890.87 59.64%$12,109.13 $6,154.49 Sign Supplies $7,500.00 $1,536.54 20.49%$5,963.46 $1,191.80 City Highways Material $32,500.00 $18,189.58 55.97%$14,310.42 $8,138.28 Road Striping $10,000.00 $3,321.09 33.21%$6,678.91 $0.00 Winter Salt $100,000.00 $27,563.41 27.56%$72,436.59 $27,563.41 Winter Sand $300.00 $0.00 0.00%$300.00 $0.00 Winter Liquid Deicer Addi $12,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$12,500.00 $0.00 Building Supplies $1,500.00 $959.86 63.99%$540.14 $187.91 Uniforms $21,000.00 $7,541.02 35.91%$13,458.98 $3,640.27 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Vehicle Repair Parts $85,000.00 $37,395.32 43.99%$47,604.68 $14,869.88 School Bus Parts $32,500.00 $16,031.60 49.33%$16,468.40 $4,394.54 Gasoline $22,500.00 $5,149.29 22.89%$17,350.71 $4,531.18 Oil $7,000.00 $2,506.85 35.81%$4,493.15 ($6.91) Diesel Fuel $25,000.00 $22,968.30 91.87%$2,031.70 $18,487.70 Diesel/Gasoline Non City $150,000.00 $44,709.56 29.81%$105,290.44 $11,829.28 Fuel Station Maintenance $1,500.00 $231.00 15.40%$1,269.00 $131.00 Advertising $1,500.00 $1,500.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Telephone/Internet $8,800.00 $2,604.53 29.60%$6,195.47 $1,019.45 Building Maintenance $32,500.00 $13,853.18 42.63%$18,646.82 $2,654.44 HVAC Maintenance $3,750.00 $2,225.86 59.36%$1,524.14 $1,053.77 Generator Prevent Maint $1,000.00 $2,318.90 231.89%($1,318.90)$2,318.90 Tree Care $7,500.00 $3,887.76 51.84%$3,612.24 $1,745.11 Consulting Services $20,000.00 $1,697.82 8.49%$18,302.18 $982.00 Equipment Rental/Purchase $1,750.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,750.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Maintnce $2,000.00 $792.14 39.61%$1,207.86 $218.74 Travel & Training $6,500.00 $6,320.14 97.23%$179.86 $1,634.99 Utilities - Garage $18,500.00 $7,867.83 42.53%$10,632.17 $3,052.37 Utilities-Garage Heat $15,000.00 $1,164.91 7.77%$13,835.09 $798.59 Traffic Lights $31,000.00 $9,409.25 30.35%$21,590.75 $3,958.00 Vehicle Replacement $253,000.00 $202,401.24 80.00%$50,598.76 $37,651.83 Highway Paving $575,000.00 $348,710.15 60.65%$226,289.85 $257,438.53 Curbs and Sidewalks $7,500.00 $1,285.09 17.13%$6,214.91 $0.00 Special Projects $1,075,000.00 $9,359.69 0.87%$1,065,640.31 $4,644.69 Total HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT $3,372,871.58 $1,167,188.00 34.61%$2,205,683.58 $499,371.01 Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS $3,372,871.58 $1,167,188.00 34.61%$2,205,683.58 $499,371.01 CULTURE AND RECREATION RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Rec.Admin.Salaries-Perm.$283,246.09 $121,068.52 42.74%$162,177.57 $26,625.60 Leave Time Turn-In $6,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$6,000.00 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $22,128.00 $9,498.70 42.93%$12,629.30 $2,082.83 Office Supplies $3,000.00 $1,726.91 57.56%$1,273.09 $1,378.83 Telephone $1,200.00 $972.22 81.02%$227.78 $333.55 Postage $350.00 $0.00 0.00%$350.00 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $1,343.00 $1,385.00 103.13%($42.00)$360.00 Scholarships $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Printing $10,000.00 $7,490.00 74.90%$2,510.00 $78.00 Software/Printer Contract $4,400.00 $4,401.13 100.03%($1.13)$4,365.34 Travel & Training $5,000.00 $4,399.29 87.99%$600.71 $270.22 Lease Printer and Copier $3,500.00 $1,762.40 50.35%$1,737.60 $580.12 Total RECREATION ADMINISTRATION $341,167.09 $152,704.17 44.76%$188,462.92 $36,074.49 PROGRAMS General Supplies $11,200.00 $1,613.44 14.41%$9,586.56 $205.87 Advertising $5,000.00 $596.00 11.92%$4,404.00 $596.00 Senior Programs $3,500.00 $780.12 22.29%$2,719.88 $100.00 Special Events $7,800.00 $771.95 9.90%$7,028.05 $0.00 School Use $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,000.00 $0.00 Total PROGRAMS $30,500.00 $3,761.51 12.33%$26,738.49 $901.87 RED ROCKS PARK Red Rocks Park Salaries $16,500.00 $8,954.18 54.27%$7,545.82 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $1,263.00 $738.72 58.49%$524.28 $0.00 General Supplies $500.00 $124.39 24.88%$375.61 $0.00 Printing $1,000.00 $741.78 74.18%$258.22 $0.00 Utilities $700.00 $108.92 15.56%$591.08 $47.89 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Total RED ROCKS PARK $19,963.00 $10,667.99 53.44%$9,295.01 $47.89 FACILITIES Park Salaries $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,000.00 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $229.50 $0.00 0.00%$229.50 $0.00 Supplies $9,000.00 $6,260.80 69.56%$2,739.20 $338.87 Fuel-Gas $1,500.00 $286.11 19.07%$1,213.89 $104.82 Facilities Maintenance $2,400.00 $504.40 21.02%$1,895.60 $135.31 Recreation Path Committee $0.00 $354.60 100.00%($354.60)$354.60 Electric-Jaycee Park $1,600.00 $959.57 59.97%$640.43 $364.47 Electric-Dorset Park $1,500.00 $1,075.09 71.67%$424.91 $469.40 Electric-Overlook Park $350.00 $106.34 30.38%$243.66 $42.98 Electric-Tennis Courts $550.00 $130.94 23.81%$419.06 $43.36 Capital Projects $125,112.00 $0.00 0.00%$125,112.00 $0.00 Capital Items $77,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$77,000.00 $0.00 Facilities Improvements $172,366.00 $0.00 0.00%$172,366.00 $0.00 Capital Items $246,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$246,500.00 $0.00 Total FACILITIES $641,107.50 $9,677.85 1.51%$631,429.65 $1,853.81 LEISURE ARTS Senior Club Contract $0.00 $626.67 100.00%($626.67)$626.67 Chorus Directors $3,600.00 $1,800.00 50.00%$1,800.00 $1,800.00 Total LEISURE ARTS $3,600.00 $2,426.67 67.41%$1,173.33 $2,426.67 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Salaries $0.00 $4,927.80 100.00%($4,927.80)$863.51 FICA/MEDI $0.00 $406.55 100.00%($406.55)$71.24 Adult Programs $33,500.00 $2,687.85 8.02%$30,812.15 $938.00 Special Events $0.00 $4,799.42 100.00%($4,799.42)$4,596.93 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Youth Programs $25,000.00 $8,496.16 33.98%$16,503.84 $712.36 Driver's Education $19,000.00 $11,700.00 61.58%$7,300.00 $11,700.00 Great Escape Tickets $6,500.00 $8,412.00 129.42%($1,912.00)$0.00 Afternoon Skiing-Middle S $10,000.00 $10,590.00 105.90%($590.00)$10,590.00 City Fest $20,000.00 $32,100.60 160.50%($12,100.60)$0.00 Bikes and Bites $0.00 $23,911.52 100.00%($23,911.52)$2,972.00 Telephone $2,300.00 $0.00 0.00%$2,300.00 $0.00 Total SPECIAL ACTIVITIES $116,300.00 $108,031.90 92.89%$8,268.10 $32,444.04 COMMUNITY LIBRARY Library Salaries $329,489.12 $114,930.52 34.88%$214,558.60 $23,296.55 FICA/Medicare $25,340.00 $9,004.74 35.54%$16,335.26 $1,837.32 Library Supplies $5,800.00 $1,143.31 19.71%$4,656.69 $479.19 Books - Adult $18,000.00 $4,698.81 26.10%$13,301.19 $1,778.02 Books - Children $9,550.00 $716.83 7.51%$8,833.17 $655.13 DVDs/CDs-Adult $5,500.00 $2,213.01 40.24%$3,286.99 $800.56 DVDs/CDs-Children $2,300.00 $353.26 15.36%$1,946.74 $0.00 Program Supplies-Arts/Cra $2,000.00 $124.62 6.23%$1,875.38 $0.00 Bookmobile Maintenance $500.00 $18.44 3.69%$481.56 $0.00 Postage $600.00 $0.00 0.00%$600.00 $0.00 Dues and Subscriptions $800.00 $865.91 108.24%($65.91)$200.00 Online & Print Subscripti $9,000.00 $2,804.05 31.16%$6,195.95 $0.00 School Use $61,100.00 $6,375.00 10.43%$54,725.00 $6,375.00 Community Programs $6,000.00 $438.14 7.30%$5,561.86 $438.14 Repair/Maintenance Librar $1,400.00 $487.50 34.82%$912.50 $0.00 Computer Operations $3,000.00 $3,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Travel & Training $2,800.00 $1,400.00 50.00%$1,400.00 $0.00 Library Equipment $0.00 $910.55 100.00%($910.55)$0.00 Computer Improvements $2,400.00 $2,450.00 102.08%($50.00)$0.00 C/L Photocopier Lease Pri $2,800.00 $752.40 26.87%$2,047.60 $369.12 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Total COMMUNITY LIBRARY $488,379.12 $152,687.09 31.26%$335,692.03 $36,229.03 CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE Park Maint.Salaries-Perm.$176,600.87 $94,360.72 53.43%$82,240.15 $19,939.17 Parks Salaries Other $14,250.00 $0.00 0.00%$14,250.00 $0.00 Park Maint.Sal.-Overtime $1,000.00 $1,243.89 124.39%($243.89)$19.83 FICA/Medicare $14,677.00 $7,478.73 50.96%$7,198.27 $1,550.83 Park Supplies $28,500.00 $9,904.55 34.75%$18,595.45 $4,813.05 Cemetery Supplies $300.00 $0.00 0.00%$300.00 $0.00 Homestead at Wheeler Park $0.00 $986.66 100.00%($986.66)$920.85 Total CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE $235,327.87 $113,974.55 48.43%$121,353.32 $27,243.73 Total CULTURE AND RECREATION $1,876,344.58 $553,931.73 29.52%$1,322,412.85 $137,221.53 OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES County Court $143,000.00 $140,828.85 98.48%$2,171.15 $0.00 Winooski Valley Park $57,231.00 $0.00 0.00%$57,231.00 $0.00 C.C.T.A.$447,693.00 $298,462.66 66.67%$149,230.34 $149,231.33 Regional Planning $35,840.00 $35,840.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Total OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES $683,764.00 $475,131.51 69.49%$208,632.49 $149,231.33 Total OTHER ENTITIES $683,764.00 $475,131.51 69.49%$208,632.49 $149,231.33 CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS Public Works Facility $98,568.00 $98,568.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Kennedy Dr Reconstrction $22,508.00 $22,508.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Lime Kiln Bridge $22,508.00 $22,508.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 PENSION LIABILITY-PRINCIP $328,377.00 $0.00 0.00%$328,377.00 $0.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November F/D Building Improvements $30,005.00 $30,005.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Police Headquarters $360,000.00 $360,000.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Communication Equip-CB $0.00 $190,000.00 100.00%($190,000.00)$190,000.00 Total CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS $861,966.00 $723,589.00 83.95%$138,377.00 $190,000.00 CURRENT INTEREST BONDS Public Works Facility $19,343.00 ($16,832.35)-87.02%$36,175.35 $0.00 Kennedy Dr Recnstrction $8,167.00 $2,913.81 35.68%$5,253.19 $0.00 Lime Kiln Bridge $8,167.00 $2,913.81 35.68%$5,253.19 $0.00 PENSION LIABILITY-INTERES $332,572.00 $0.00 0.00%$332,572.00 $0.00 Sewer Note-Solar Array $12,005.00 $0.00 0.00%$12,005.00 $0.00 F/D Building Improvements $10,951.00 $3,884.35 35.47%$7,066.65 $0.00 Police Headquarters $216,396.00 $78,522.02 36.29%$137,873.98 $0.00 Communication Equip-CB $0.00 $36,469.07 100.00%($36,469.07)$36,469.07 Total CURRENT INTEREST BONDS $607,601.00 $107,870.71 17.75%$499,730.29 $36,469.07 Total GENERAL FUND $24,166,563.43 $10,377,560.78 42.94%$13,789,002.65 $2,531,880.90 Total All Funds $24,166,563.43 $10,377,560.78 42.94%$13,789,002.65 $2,531,880.90 Expenditure Report-November, 2017 Sewer Fund Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS. Salaries-Permanent $485,988.50 $203,911.22 41.96%$282,077.28 $50,593.91 Payment to Highway-wages $280,543.46 $285,100.93 101.62%($4,557.47)$1,049.95 Leave Time Turn-In $6,950.96 $0.00 0.00%$6,950.96 $0.00 Salaries-Overtime $37,289.28 $12,575.21 33.72%$24,714.07 $535.94 Payment to Sick Bank Fund $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$5,000.00 $0.00 Payroll Svc & Testing to $2,250.00 $700.00 31.11%$1,550.00 $0.00 PAFO Certification $9,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$9,000.00 $0.00 Sick Bank Payouts $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$10,000.00 $0.00 Fringe Benefits $1,700.00 $300.00 17.65%$1,400.00 $0.00 FICA/Medicare $38,383.00 $17,143.20 44.66%$21,239.80 $4,076.30 Payment to Highway-FICA/M $22,944.08 $22,944.08 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Vision Plan $911.04 $483.54 53.08%$427.50 $137.98 Disability Income $1,785.36 $574.98 32.21%$1,210.38 $191.66 Long Term Disability Insu $3,315.00 $2,407.38 72.62%$907.62 $802.46 Group Health Insurance $129,178.12 $58,966.21 45.65%$70,211.91 $29,480.13 Benefit Reimbursed to Hig $78,218.44 $78,218.44 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Group Life Insurance $1,011.00 $1,277.16 126.33%($266.16)$425.72 Group Dental Insurance $6,096.36 $4,290.12 70.37%$1,806.24 $1,430.04 Pension $79,419.22 $15,669.95 19.73%$63,749.27 $0.00 ICMA Match $18,138.94 $6,974.46 38.45%$11,164.48 $1,721.80 Pension Payment to Highwa $85,518.83 $85,518.82 100.00%$0.01 $0.00 Pension Note Payment $38,675.00 $0.00 0.00%$38,675.00 $0.00 Office Supplies $1,250.00 $1,402.73 112.22%($152.73)$802.45 Plant Supplies $85,000.00 $58,980.12 69.39%$26,019.88 $17,263.13 Ferrous Chloride $200.00 $0.00 0.00%$200.00 $0.00 Polymer $95,000.00 $30,053.50 31.64%$64,946.50 $16,602.50 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Sewer Line Maint/Supplies $10,000.00 $2,861.50 28.62%$7,138.50 $280.50 Pumping Station Supplies $22,500.00 $17,083.89 75.93%$5,416.11 $7,324.80 Laboratory Supplies $12,000.00 $3,131.17 26.09%$8,868.83 $936.26 Caustic Soda and Lime $58,000.00 $30,044.88 51.80%$27,955.12 $10,250.68 Alum $90,000.00 $38,891.24 43.21%$51,108.76 $16,835.33 Water-Airport-B/B-Pump $1,750.00 $574.59 32.83%$1,175.41 $232.16 Generator Preventive Main $6,000.00 $8,871.79 147.86%($2,871.79)$8,836.09 Clothing Supplies $3,500.00 $1,424.56 40.70%$2,075.44 $361.39 Truck Parts $6,500.00 $6,644.12 102.22%($144.12)$1,867.57 Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil $12,000.00 $7,578.99 63.16%$4,421.01 $717.41 Fuel - Airport Parkway $45,000.00 $12,007.98 26.68%$32,992.02 $6,694.15 Fuel - Bartlett Bay $5,000.00 $216.14 4.32%$4,783.86 $138.08 Telephone and Alarms $5,600.00 $1,459.32 26.06%$4,140.68 $568.32 Postage $50.00 $12.11 24.22%$37.89 $12.11 Memberships/Dues $650.00 $0.00 0.00%$650.00 $0.00 Discharge Permits $15,000.00 $2,803.71 18.69%$12,196.29 $0.00 Workers Comp Insurance $17,100.00 $5,654.94 33.07%$11,445.06 $0.00 Property Insurance $45,000.00 $15,795.75 35.10%$29,204.25 $0.00 Unemployment Insurance $1,500.00 $803.40 53.56%$696.60 $589.20 Safety $10,000.00 $3,838.62 38.39%$6,161.38 $148.39 Billing Payment to CWD $37,000.00 $24,665.00 66.66%$12,335.00 $0.00 Soil/Sludge Management $135,000.00 $41,346.04 30.63%$93,653.96 $20,180.77 Discharge Water Testing $1,200.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,200.00 $0.00 Landfill Fees $4,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$4,000.00 $0.00 HVAC Maintenance $12,500.00 $1,510.20 12.08%$10,989.80 $658.20 To GF-Audit/Actuary $0.00 $6,214.00 100.00%($6,214.00)$0.00 Auditing $6,214.00 $0.00 0.00%$6,214.00 $0.00 Engineering/Consulting $75,000.00 $5,835.00 7.78%$69,165.00 $2,437.49 Landfill Engineering $12,500.00 $6,305.13 50.44%$6,194.87 $5,511.63 PMT TO STORMWATER-GIS $4,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$4,000.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Contract $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Wireless Communication $1,500.00 $904.30 60.29%$595.70 $235.82 Administrative Services $150,336.00 $150,336.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 IT Service $4,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$4,500.00 $0.00 Burlington Sewer Lines $240,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$240,000.00 $0.00 Travel & Training $4,500.00 $1,219.00 27.09%$3,281.00 $62.00 Hinesburg Rd Pumping Dsgn $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$5,000.00 $0.00 Utilities-Pumping Station $59,000.00 $26,806.64 45.43%$32,193.36 $10,475.08 Utilities--L/Fill Station $4,500.00 $490.20 10.89%$4,009.80 $490.20 Electric-Airport Parkway $200,000.00 $73,370.66 36.69%$126,629.34 $28,153.01 Electric-Bartlett Bay $110,000.00 $38,181.01 34.71%$71,818.99 $9,271.32 Replacement-Vehicles $268,000.00 $73,637.33 27.48%$194,362.67 $31,305.67 Building Improvements $7,500.00 $1,669.69 22.26%$5,830.31 $1,640.12 Pumps Replacements $40,000.00 $5,398.75 13.50%$34,601.25 $300.01 Pump Repairs $30,000.00 $25,548.05 85.16%$4,451.95 $7,600.00 Loan for Airport Parkway $1,272,059.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,272,059.00 $0.00 Bartlett Bay Bond Replace $245,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$245,000.00 $0.00 Scope BTV/SB Sewer $75,000.00 $128,205.20 170.94%($53,205.20)$36,481.50 Capital Improvements-CIP $50,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$50,000.00 $0.00 Total OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT $4,946,225.59 $1,658,832.95 33.54%$3,287,392.64 $335,709.23 Total W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.$4,946,225.59 $1,658,832.95 33.54%$3,287,392.64 $335,709.23 Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.$4,946,225.59 $1,658,832.95 33.54%$3,287,392.64 $335,709.23 Total All Funds $4,946,225.59 $1,658,832.95 33.54%$3,287,392.64 $335,709.23 Expenditure Report-November, 2017 Stormwater Fund Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS Salaries-Permanent $431,262.83 $154,192.49 35.75%$277,070.34 $31,540.79 Leave Time Turn-In $3,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$3,000.00 $0.00 Salaries-Overtime $20,000.00 $929.12 4.65%$19,070.88 $47.20 Payroll Svc & Testing to $880.00 $480.00 54.55%$400.00 $0.00 Fringe Benefits $3,600.00 $342.40 9.51%$3,257.60 $10.60 FICA/Medicare $34,664.66 $12,710.67 36.67%$21,953.99 $2,593.60 Vision Plan $798.98 $220.96 27.66%$578.02 $70.58 Disability Income Insuran $1,975.26 $468.96 23.74%$1,506.30 $156.32 Group Health Insurance $89,546.13 $53,645.19 59.91%$35,900.94 $24,330.12 Reimburse to Highway Bene $10,429.13 $10,429.12 100.00%$0.01 $0.00 Group Life Insurance $893.25 $836.94 93.70%$56.31 $278.98 Group Dental Insurance $6,281.72 $2,175.50 34.63%$4,106.22 $700.08 Pension $37,031.53 $0.00 0.00%$37,031.53 $0.00 ICMA Match $23,641.09 $6,948.83 29.39%$16,692.26 $1,509.56 Pension Note Payment $26,510.00 $0.00 0.00%$26,510.00 $0.00 Office Supplies $1,750.00 $927.41 52.99%$822.59 $509.10 Small Equipment/Tools $3,000.00 $180.95 6.03%$2,819.05 $56.94 Uniforms/Supplies $4,500.00 $3,033.66 67.41%$1,466.34 $1,027.98 Vehicle Parts $0.00 ($18.93)100.00%$18.93 $0.00 Gasoline $3,000.00 $1,373.64 45.79%$1,626.36 $72.57 Oil $350.00 $275.87 78.82%$74.13 $6.91 Diesel Fuel $6,000.00 $2,472.86 41.21%$3,527.14 $686.76 Permit Requirement-Educat $10,500.00 $7,969.00 75.90%$2,531.00 $0.00 Telephone $2,250.00 $683.73 30.39%$1,566.27 $270.95 Postage $125.00 $30.59 24.47%$94.41 $30.59 Membership/Dues $400.00 $185.00 46.25%$215.00 $185.00 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November Discharge Permits Renewal $21,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$21,500.00 $0.00 Workers Comp Insurance $5,100.00 $3,092.20 60.63%$2,007.80 $0.00 Property Insurance $12,300.00 $6,084.91 49.47%$6,215.09 $0.00 Unemployment Insurance $2,000.00 $1,386.22 69.31%$613.78 $943.11 GIS-Fees/Software $11,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$11,500.00 $0.00 Sediment & Depris Disposa $1,000.00 $250.00 25.00%$750.00 $250.00 Water Quality Monitoring $35,000.00 $4,713.20 13.47%$30,286.80 $797.85 Building/Grounds Maint $1,500.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,500.00 $0.00 Vehicle Maintenance $6,500.00 $5,785.51 89.01%$714.49 $3,392.47 Storm System Maint Materi $45,000.00 $11,763.03 26.14%$33,236.97 $4,876.69 Printing $200.00 $34.12 17.06%$165.88 $34.12 Legal Services $17,500.00 $3,435.71 19.63%$14,064.29 $1,914.12 To GF-Audit and Actuary $3,555.00 $3,555.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Engineering-Watershed $60,000.00 $5,709.78 9.52%$54,290.22 $3,486.03 Engineering-Nghbrhd Asst $0.00 $31,495.57 100.00%($31,495.57)$27,053.57 Billing Payment CWD $43,000.00 $24,665.00 57.36%$18,335.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Maintena $600.00 $0.00 0.00%$600.00 $0.00 Equipment Rental $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Administrative Services $134,392.00 $134,392.00 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Conference/Training Expen $5,000.00 $2,013.90 40.28%$2,986.10 $468.62 S/W Bldg Utilities $3,500.00 $1,011.58 28.90%$2,488.42 $420.76 Stormwater Pumps Electric $300.00 $101.57 33.86%$198.43 $37.74 Vehicles/Equipment $200,000.00 $73,637.33 36.82%$126,362.67 $31,305.67 Stormwater Capital Projec $1,685,000.00 $2,509,211.50 148.91%($824,211.50)$1,482,971.55 Office Furniture/Equipmen $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%$1,000.00 $0.00 Flow Restoration Plan Ana $15,000.00 $1,670.00 11.13%$13,330.00 $1,670.00 Reimbursement to Highway $18,772.43 $18,772.43 100.00%$0.00 $0.00 Total STORM WATER UTILITIES $3,052,609.01 $3,103,274.52 101.66%($50,665.51)$1,623,706.93 Total All Funds $3,052,609.01 $3,103,274.52 101.66%($50,665.51)$1,623,706.93 Year-to-Date % Budget FY 2018 Account Budget Expenditures Expended $ (+/-)Paid November