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SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL South Burlington City Hall 180 Market Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Tuesday February 21, 2023
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 PM)
2.Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options –Jessie Baker, City Manager (6:31 – 6:32 PM)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:33 – 6:34 PM)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:35 – 6:45 PM)
5. Councilors’ Announcements and Reports on Committee assignments and City Manager’s
Report (6:45 – 6:55 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:55 – 7:00 PM)
A.*** Consider and Sign DisbursementsB.*** January FinancialsC.*** Approval of Road Impact Fee credit requests for construction at 224 MarketStreet, 268 Market Street, and 339 Garden Street
7.*** Resolution Honoring the Service of Representative John Killacky, Representative AnnPugh, and Representative Maida Townsend – City Council (7:00 – 7:20 PM)
8.Consider entering executive session to discuss the evaluation and employment contract ofthe City Manager – City Council request (7:20 – 7:40 PM)
9.Consider action to approve the City Council's contract with the City Manager – City Councilrequest (7:40 – 7:50 PM)
10.*** Discuss "dr req 23-0091 – draft 7.2", the Senate's Omnibus Housing Bill, and H.68, "Anact relating to removing State and municipal regulatory barriers for fair zoning and housing
affordability" and potentially take action – City Council request (7:50 – 8:20 PM)
11.*** Approve the purchase of 1270 Williston Road – Ilona Blanchard, CommunityDevelopment Director, and Colin McNeil, City Attorney (8:20 – 8:35 PM)
12.*** Receive a recommendation to apply for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire andEmergency Response) grant and possibly approve – Steven Locke, Fire Chief (8:35 – 8:55
PM)
13.Opportunity for Councilors and the public to share information and resources on ClimateChange – Council Request (8:55 – 9:10 PM)
14.**** Receive the second update to the shared FY23 Policy Policies and Strategies – JessieBaker, City Manager (9:10 – 9:20 PM)
15.Other Business (9:20 – 9:30 PM)
16. Adjourn (9:30 PM)
Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker City Manager
*** Attachments Included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 2/22/2023 Through 2/22/2023
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
2/22/2023 4531 Aldrich & Elliott, PC Project 21001.004 17,421.30 81084
2/22/2023 4532 Aldrich & Elliott, PC Project 22025.001 86.13 81123
2/22/2023 4533 Champlain Water District - Retail January 2023 Retail Monthly Invoice to SBWD 59,993.52 SBWD-394
2/22/2023 4534 F.W. Webb Company Meter Couplings 852.00 79439348
2/22/2023 4535 South Burlington Sewer Department January 2023 Sewer Billings 291,119.11 SBSEWER-013123
2/22/2023 4536 South Burlington Stormwater Department January 2023 Stormwater Fees 348,604.14 SBSTORM-013123
2/22/2023 4537 Ti-Sales, Inc.Market Street Meter 1,327.53 INV0152993
2/22/2023 Ti-Sales, Inc.1 inch Meters 1,464.00 INV0153430
Total 70 - South Burlington Water Department 720,867.73
Report Total 720,867.73
70 - South Burlington Water Department
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City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.
CITY COUNCIL 149,798.00$ 73,627.00$ 49.15%76,171.00$ 8,250.00$
ADMINISTRATIVE INSURANCE 6,032,914.38$ 2,664,011.37$ 44.15%3,369,185.46$ 426,766.27$
CITY MANAGER 472,491.78$ 221,828.30$ 46.95%250,663.48$ 17,894.50$
LEGAL/ACCOUNTING ACTUARY 348,960.87$ 172,942.80$ 49.56%176,018.07$ 27,120.27$
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 990,075.74$ 437,018.02$ 44.14%553,057.72$ 138,480.19$
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 397,768.47$ 228,311.49$ 57.38%169,518.63$ 30,695.36$
CITY CLERK 285,901.23$ 176,555.12$ 61.75%109,346.11$ 23,188.41$
PHYSICAL PLANT 434,004.36$ 292,680.48$ 67.44%141,323.88$ 45,257.11$
ASSESSING/TAX/FINANCE 403,043.52$ 218,893.29$ 54.31%184,150.23$ 35,714.29$
PLANNING/DESIGN REVIEW 563,713.28$ 246,902.14$ 43.80%316,811.14$ 50,578.38$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT 808,200.00$ -$ 0.00%808,200.00$ -$
Total GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXP.10,886,871.63$ 4,732,770.01$ 43.47%6,154,445.72$ 803,944.78$
PUBLIC SAFETY
FIRE DEPARTMENT 3,698,663.25$ 2,361,877.03$ 63.86%1,336,786.22$ 308,418.48$
AMBULANCE 522,650.00$ 86,016.48$ 16.46%436,633.52$ 37,015.07$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 5,760,136.24$ 2,768,745.97$ 48.07%2,991,390.27$ 378,889.76$
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT -$ (185.14)$ 100.00%185.14$ (184.62)$
Total PUBLIC SAFETY 9,981,449.49$ 5,216,454.34$ 52.26%4,764,995.15$ 724,138.69$
STREETS & HIGHWAYS
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 3,346,938.68$ 2,204,694.51$ 65.87%1,142,244.17$ 181,138.13$
Total STREETS & HIGHWAYS 3,346,938.68$ 2,204,694.51$ 65.87%1,142,244.17$ 181,138.13$
CULTURE AND RECREATION
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION 359,516.74$ 196,206.63$ 54.58%163,310.11$ 32,199.00$
PROGRAMS 50,000.00$ 33,622.89$ 67.25%16,377.11$ 2,168.61$
RED ROCKS PARK 14,924.80$ 8,464.33$ 56.71%6,460.47$ 35.30$
FACILITIES 139,150.00$ 26,820.97$ 19.27%112,329.03$ 1,514.88$
SENIOR PROGRAMS 33,311.57$ 8,182.08$ 24.56%25,129.49$ 878.20$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 101,500.00$ 49,086.53$ 48.36%52,413.47$ 5,544.58$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 866,629.70$ 420,681.51$ 48.54%445,948.19$ 62,135.40$
CAPITAL/PARK MAINTENANCE 399,642.54$ 225,442.06$ 56.41%174,200.48$ 21,365.58$
Total CULTURE AND RECREATION 1,964,675.35$ 965,661.12$ 49.15%999,014.23$ 125,841.55$
OTHER ENTITIES
OTHER OPERATING ENTITIES 791,250.11$ 624,430.67$ 78.92%166,819.44$ -$
Total OTHER ENTITIES 791,250.11$ 624,430.67$ 78.92%166,819.44$ -$
CURRENT PRINCIPAL BONDS 1,211,203.30$ 625,021.00$ 51.60%586,182.30$ -$
CURRENT INTEREST BONDS 279,090.00$ 141,442.10$ 50.68%137,647.90$ -$
Total GENERAL FUND 28,461,478.56$ 14,510,473.75$ 50.98%13,951,348.91$ 1,835,063.15$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
W/POLLUTION CONTROL EXPS.
Salaries-Permanent 672,300.45$ 369,536.71$ 54.97%302,763.74$ 49,794.05$
Payment to Highway-wages 250,000.00$ -$ 0.00%250,000.00$ -$
Leave Time Turn-In 7,000.00$ -$ 0.00%7,000.00$ -$
Salaries-Overtime 50,000.00$ 41,157.26$ 82.31%8,842.74$ 5,598.60$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 6,677.02$ -$ 0.00%6,677.02$ -$
Payroll Service 1,796.41$ -$ 0.00%1,796.41$ -$
PAFO Certification 29,065.71$ 6,308.92$ 21.71%22,756.79$ 876.88$
Sick Bank Payouts 10,000.00$ -$ 0.00%10,000.00$ -$
Fringe Benefits 4,135.00$ 600.00$ 14.51%3,535.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 58,780.01$ 32,479.65$ 55.26%26,300.36$ 4,367.83$
Payment to Highway-FICA/M 33,420.18$ -$ 0.00%33,420.18$ -$
Vision Plan 2,829.21$ 397.25$ 14.04%2,431.96$ 113.50$
Disability Insurance 2,175.17$ 3,510.26$ 161.38%(1,335.09)$ 1,131.52$
Long Term Disability Insu 4,148.39$ -$ 0.00%4,148.39$ -$
Group Health Insurance 196,366.10$ 51,741.33$ 26.35%144,624.77$ 5,823.54$
Group Life Insurance 2,829.21$ 482.65$ 17.06%2,346.56$ 156.76$
Group Dental Insurance 7,893.29$ 3,654.59$ 46.30%4,238.70$ 1,067.86$
Pension 85,733.42$ 44,454.43$ 51.85%41,278.99$ 24,090.89$
ICMA Match 29,065.71$ 13,234.10$ 45.53%15,831.61$ 1,810.26$
Pension Note Payment 39,075.00$ -$ 0.00%39,075.00$ -$
Office Supplies 2,000.00$ 1,221.48$ 61.07%778.52$ 613.11$
Plant Supplies 120,000.00$ 74,481.00$ 62.07%45,519.00$ 10,417.74$
Polymer 100,000.00$ 33,836.35$ 33.84%66,163.65$ -$
Sewer Line Maint/Supplies 25,000.00$ 32,770.36$ 131.08%(7,770.36)$ -$
Pumping Station Supplies 25,000.00$ 36,296.60$ 145.19%(11,296.60)$ 7,066.26$
Laboratory Supplies 13,000.00$ 6,375.59$ 49.04%6,624.41$ 2,151.83$
Caustic Soda and Lime 120,000.00$ 85,685.82$ 71.40%34,314.18$ 24,070.00$
Alum 180,000.00$ 140,105.20$ 77.84%39,894.80$ 19,527.58$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
Water-Airport-B/B-Pump 1,600.00$ 981.08$ 61.32%618.92$ 193.54$
Generator Preventive Main 10,000.00$ 4,062.22$ 40.62%5,937.78$ -$
Clothing Supplies 4,250.00$ 2,514.70$ 59.17%1,735.30$ -$
Truck Parts 12,500.00$ 5,679.44$ 45.44%6,820.56$ 650.52$
Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil 12,000.00$ 13,642.70$ 113.69%(1,642.70)$ 1,902.49$
Fuel - Airport Parkway 60,000.00$ 30,855.94$ 51.43%29,144.06$ 7,990.47$
Fuel - Bartlett Bay 6,000.00$ 1,476.42$ 24.61%4,523.58$ 1,019.48$
Telephone and Alarms 6,500.00$ 5,220.13$ 80.31%1,279.87$ 1,228.26$
Memberships/Dues 20,000.00$ 2,215.50$ 11.08%17,784.50$ 975.00$
Discharge Permits 15,000.00$ 3,750.00$ 25.00%11,250.00$ -$
Workers Comp Insurance 22,127.75$ 15,530.36$ 70.18%6,597.39$ -$
Property Insurance 70,040.34$ 34,921.62$ 49.86%35,118.72$ -$
Unemployment Insurance 902.00$ -$ 0.00%902.00$ -$
Safety 5,000.00$ 14,181.89$ 283.64%(9,181.89)$ 4,977.46$
Billing Payment to CWD 69,342.00$ -$ 0.00%69,342.00$ -$
Soil/Sludge Management 135,000.00$ 100,143.55$ 74.18%34,856.45$ 12,770.63$
Landfill Fees 1,000.00$ -$ 0.00%1,000.00$ -$
HVAC Maintenance 35,000.00$ 15,272.48$ 43.64%19,727.52$ 2,706.02$
Auditing 4,246.55$ -$ 0.00%4,246.55$ -$
Engineering/Consulting 15,000.00$ 8,914.70$ 59.43%6,085.30$ 3,171.95$
Landfill Engineering 17,500.00$ 24,710.29$ 141.20%(7,210.29)$ -$
Administrative Services 149,344.05$ -$ 0.00%149,344.05$ -$
Burlington Sewer Lines 5,000.00$ 905.62$ 18.11%4,094.38$ -$
Travel & Training 6,000.00$ 3,192.07$ 53.20%2,807.93$ 460.00$
Utilities-Pumping Station 105,000.00$ 47,089.38$ 44.85%57,910.62$ 8,778.57$
Electric-Airport Parkway 200,000.00$ 113,811.77$ 56.91%86,188.23$ 30,637.07$
Electric-Bartlett Bay 145,000.00$ 78,469.48$ 54.12%66,530.52$ 30,107.16$
Replacement-Vehicles 220,000.00$ 77,885.18$ 35.40%142,114.82$ 1,597.37$
Building Improvements 2,500.00$ 874.10$ 34.96%1,625.90$ -$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
Pumps Replacements 50,000.00$ 25,985.22$ 51.97%24,014.78$ -$
Pump Repairs 40,000.00$ 29,264.69$ 73.16%10,735.31$ 526.57$
PMT to SW for Hadley Loan 73,000.00$ 73,649.00$ 100.89%(649.00)$ -$
Airport Pkwy Upgrade/Expn -$ 299,997.00$ 100.00%(299,997.00)$ -$
Bartlett Bay Upgrades 400,000.00$ 42,292.25$ 10.57%357,707.75$ 363.75$
Hadley Sewer Project 111,786.54$ -$ 0.00%111,786.54$ -$
Loan for Hadley Sewer -$ 111,786.54$ 100.00%(111,786.54)$ -$
Loan for Airport Parkway 965,647.23$ -$ 0.00%965,647.23$ -$
Capital Improvements-CIP -$ 34,429.22$ 100.00%(34,429.22)$ 105.00$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.5,074,576.74$ 2,202,034.09$ 43.39%2,872,542.65$ 268,839.52$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS
Salaries-Permanent 545,117.10$ 218,108.38$ 40.01%327,008.72$ 39,419.83$
Payment to Highway-Wages 78,215.00$ -$ 0.00%78,215.00$ -$
Salaries-Overtime 23,000.00$ 4,414.97$ 19.20%18,585.03$ 512.37$
Payment to Sick Bank Fund 5,392.16$ -$ 0.00%5,392.16$ -$
Payroll Service 1,347.31$ -$ 0.00%1,347.31$ -$
Fringe Benefits 7,238.00$ -$ 0.00%7,238.00$ -$
FICA/Medicare 43,460.96$ 18,061.44$ 41.56%25,399.52$ 3,207.23$
Vision Plan 582.94$ 237.05$ 40.66%345.89$ 80.90$
Disability Income Insuran 4,878.93$ 2,942.48$ 60.31%1,936.45$ 994.70$
Group Health Insurance 153,953.83$ 209,012.77$ 135.76%(55,058.94)$ 8,582.96$
Health Insurance FICA 2,080.03$ -$ 0.00%2,080.03$ -$
Group Life Insurance 2,360.28$ 405.10$ 17.16%1,955.18$ 137.74$
Group Dental Insurance 5,930.59$ 2,484.42$ 41.89%3,446.17$ 841.96$
Pension 93,238.50$ -$ 0.00%93,238.50$ -$
ICMA Match 27,189.96$ 14,903.95$ 54.81%12,286.01$ 2,760.93$
Pension Note Payment 26,910.00$ -$ 0.00%26,910.00$ -$
Office Supplies 1,000.00$ 1,100.85$ 110.09%(100.85)$ 88.77$
Small Equipment/Tools 2,000.00$ 717.72$ 35.89%1,282.28$ 75.96$
Uniforms/Supplies 6,500.00$ 3,256.18$ 50.10%3,243.82$ 170.00$
Gasoline 2,250.00$ 1,948.42$ 86.60%301.58$ 249.21$
Oil 250.00$ 63.75$ 25.50%186.25$ -$
Diesel Fuel 4,500.00$ 6,286.18$ 139.69%(1,786.18)$ -$
Permit Requirement-Educat 7,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 85.71%1,000.00$ -$
Telephone 2,000.00$ 1,155.25$ 57.76%844.75$ 155.81$
Membership/Dues 300.00$ 100.00$ 33.33%200.00$ 55.00$
Discharge Permits Renewal 18,000.00$ 18,895.57$ 104.98%(895.57)$ 2,008.00$
Workers Comp Insurance 19,554.75$ 11,585.68$ 59.25%7,969.07$ -$
Property Insurance 16,197.44$ 8,075.96$ 49.86%8,121.48$ -$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Expenditure Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 7 January
% Budget Unencumbered FY-22/23 MTD
Account Budget Expenditures Expended Balance Pd 7 Jan
Unemployment Insurance 902.00$ -$ 0.00%902.00$ -$
GIS-Fees/Software 50,000.00$ 17,957.65$ 35.92%32,042.35$ -$
Sediment & Depris Disposa 200.00$ -$ 0.00%200.00$ -$
Water Quality Monitoring 15,000.00$ 7,854.33$ 52.36%7,145.67$ 2,498.13$
Building/Grounds Maint 200.00$ 149.99$ 75.00%50.01$ -$
Vehicle Maintenance 5,000.00$ 6,787.25$ 135.75%(1,787.25)$ 18.80$
Storm System Maint Materi 55,000.00$ 108,326.34$ 196.96%(53,326.34)$ 27,660.88$
Printing 100.00$ -$ 0.00%100.00$ -$
Legal Services 20,000.00$ 343.13$ 1.72%19,656.87$ -$
To GF-Audit and Actuary 6,180.66$ -$ 0.00%6,180.66$ -$
Engineering-Watershed 40,000.00$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Billing Payment CWD 69,342.00$ -$ 0.00%69,342.00$ -$
Office Equipment Maintena 2,500.00$ 1,521.75$ 60.87%978.25$ 253.60$
Equipment Rental 250.00$ -$ 0.00%250.00$ -$
Administrative Services 102,103.95$ -$ 0.00%102,103.95$ -$
Conference/Training Expen 8,000.00$ 478.57$ 5.98%7,521.43$ -$
S/W Bldg Utilities 3,250.00$ 642.33$ 19.76%2,607.67$ 267.52$
Stormwater Pumps Electric 300.00$ 130.14$ 43.38%169.86$ 20.96$
Vehicles/Equipment 421,000.00$ -$ 0.00%421,000.00$ -$
Stormwater Capital Projec 2,481,000.00$ 1,083,352.53$ 43.67%1,397,647.47$ 279,038.37$
Office Furniture/Equipmen 1,000.00$ 1,327.19$ 132.72%(327.19)$ -$
Flow Restoration Plan Ana 5,000.00$ -$ 0.00%5,000.00$ -$
Reim to Highway-Benefit 33,420.18$ -$ 0.00%33,420.18$ -$
Total S/WATER UTILITIES EXPS 4,420,196.57$ 1,758,627.32$ 39.79%2,661,569.25$ 369,099.63$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - GENERAL FUND
Current Year Period 7 January
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 7 Jan
TAX REVENUE
TAX REVENUE 18,202,812.57$ (13,391,387.08)$ 73.57%4,811,425.49$ (251,848.75)$
LOCAL OPTION TAXES 4,033,388.90$ (1,756,746.45)$ 43.56%2,276,642.45$ -$
Total TAX REVENUE 22,236,201.47$ (15,148,133.53)$ 68.12%7,088,067.94$ (251,848.75)$
INTEREST/PENALTY ON TAX 379,000.00$ (181,447.18)$ 47.88%197,552.82$ (2,789.78)$
Other Health Services 247,346.40$ (116,457.46)$ 47.08%130,888.94$ (19,340.75)$
CITY MANAGER 1,463,078.08$ (510,046.66)$ 34.86%953,031.42$ (102,955.97)$
CITY CLERK 383,100.00$ (147,802.84)$ 38.58%235,297.16$ (19,273.86)$
PLANNING 383,100.00$ (297,833.85)$ 77.74%85,266.15$ (36,863.13)$
FIRE DEPARTMENT 489,000.00$ (691,880.27)$ 141.49%(202,880.27)$ (59,219.21)$
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 65,000.00$ (159,681.86)$ 245.66%(94,681.86)$ (5,819.37)$
AMBULANCE 721,000.00$ (544,241.09)$ 75.48%176,758.91$ (86,011.89)$
POLICE DEPARTMENT 517,997.24$ (126,961.23)$ 24.51%391,036.01$ (12,199.59)$
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1,394,855.38$ (611,167.11)$ 43.82%783,688.27$ (284,156.13)$
Senior Programs 26,500.00$ (9,500.00)$ 35.85%17,000.00$ (1,665.00)$
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 145,000.00$ (90,812.20)$ 62.63%54,187.80$ (10,304.50)$
PUBLIC LIBRARY 10,300.00$ (7,027.02)$ 68.22%3,272.98$ (1,144.87)$
TOTAL DEPARTMENTS 6,225,277.10$ (3,494,858.77)$ 56.13%2,730,418.33$ (641,744.05)$
Total GENERAL FUND 28,461,478.57$ (18,642,992.30)$ 65.50%9,818,486.27$ (893,592.80)$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.
Current Year Period 7 January
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 7 Jan
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
W.P.C. User Fees 3,783,418.00$ (2,222,832.49)$ 58.75%1,560,585.51$ (291,119.11)$
Sewer Septage Revenue 25,000.00$ -$ 0.00%25,000.00$ -$
Connection Fees 500,000.00$ (650,296.25)$ 130.06%(150,296.25)$ -$
Enviromental Impact -$ (14,148.00)$ 100.00%(14,148.00)$ (411.00)$
Total CHARGES FOR SERVICES 4,308,418.00$ (2,887,276.74)$ 67.01%1,421,141.26$ (291,530.11)$
BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS
Colchester A/P Pkwy Pm 742,310.00$ -$ 0.00%742,310.00$ -$
GF Note Repay-Solar 12,004.68$ -$ 0.00%12,004.68$ -$
Total BOND AND LOAN PROCEEDS 754,314.68$ -$ 0.00%754,314.68$ -$
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Rev.-W.P 10,000.00$ (36,344.17)$ 363.44%(26,344.17)$ -$
Total MISCELLANEOUS 10,000.00$ (36,344.17)$ 363.44%(26,344.17)$ -$
Total ENTERPRISE FUND/W.P.C.5,072,732.68$ (2,923,620.91)$ 57.63%2,149,111.77$ (291,530.11)$
City of South Burlington General Ledger
Revenue Report - STORM WATER UTILITIES
Current Year Period 7 January
Estimated Received % Budget Uncollected FY-22/23 MTD
Account Revenue To Date Received Balance Pd 7 Jan
S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE
Intergovernmental Revenue 826,506.98$ (2,500.00)$ 0.30%824,006.98$ -$
S/W User Fees - Water Bil 2,707,767.59$ (1,489,536.23)$ 55.01%1,218,231.36$ (348,604.14)$
Pmts from other towns 40,000.00$ -$ 0.00%40,000.00$ -$
Land Owner Payments 100,000.00$ (82,143.62)$ 82.14%17,856.38$ -$
Stormwater Miscellaneous 30,000.00$ -$ 0.00%30,000.00$ -$
Hadley Sewer Proj-Sewer f 73,000.00$ (73,649.00)$ 100.89%(649.00)$ -$
Reserve Transfer In 635,778.00$ -$ 0.00%635,778.00$ -$
Total S/WATER UTILITIES REVENUE 4,413,052.57$ (1,647,828.85)$ 37.34%2,765,223.72$ (348,604.14)$
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
South Burlington City Council
FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning & Acting Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Road Impact Fee In-Kind Credit requests for 224 Market Street, 268 Market Street, and
339 Garden Street (SP-22-060)
DATE: February 21, 2023 City Council meeting
Chris Snyder have submitted the attached request for issuance of an in-kind credit for Road Impact Fees ascribed
to three buildings whose primary vehicular entrances are on Garden Street. These include:
•224 Market Street, a 4-story, mixed use building consisting of 62 dwelling units and first-floor non-
residential uses
•268 Market Street, a 4-story mixed use building consisting of 73 dwelling units and first-floor non-
residential uses
•339 Garden Street, a 4-story residential building consisting of 26 dwelling units.
Together, these three building comprise City Center LLC’s “Block B”, between Garden Street and the entry to
Marcotte School on the north side of Market Street.
Eligibility:
The City’s Impact Fee Ordinance authorizes the City Council to issue credit as follows:
Section 8. Credits for "In-Kind" Contributions.
A."In-Kind" contribution shall mean provision, by a person subject to payment of an impact fee, of land or
equipment or construction of facilities that are included in the impact fee analyses and computations, and
which are included in or consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
B.Upon recommendation of the Development Review Board or Administrative Officer, the City Council may
approve a credit against any impact fee levied under this ordinance for the value of "In-Kind" contributions.
The amount of credit for an "In-Kind" contribution shall be based on the actual cost to the person requesting
the credit of providing or creating the facilities. The Development Review Board or Administrative Officer
shall indicate the basis on which the amount of credit is determined. The amount of credit for an "In-Kind"
contribution shall not exceed the total amount of the impact fee for that type of facility which would
otherwise be levied on the proposed development.
Details of request:
Applicant is seeking credit for construction of the north section of Garden Street for the three buildings listed
above. Calculation of vehicles trips per unit are prescribed by formula in the in Impact Fee Ordinance. For non-
residential uses, the application provided a compilation of possible land uses that may occupy the approved
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non-residential space. Site Plan #SP-22-060 approved 113 PM Peak hour non-residential trips based on the
analysis provided by the applicant. These figures may be adjusted at the time of occupancy. As presented in the
attached request from Chris Snyder, the applicant is seeking credits equal to $215,340 for projects approved
under SP-20-060.
Impact Fee Balance
The Impact Fee ordinance contemplates total expenditures of $3,189,000 from Impact Fees for eligible City
Center Road Network Projects. To date, direct expenditures have been approximately $1,656,445; credits have
been issued in the amount of $428,124; and commitments associated with TIF financing of Garden Street Phase
I have been made in the amount of $650,000. With issuance of the requested credits of $215,340, the remaining
balance would be $239,091.
Recommendation
Upon review of the letter provided by Chris Snyder and the findings of SP-22-060, the Administrative Officer
find the request to be consistent with the Ordinance and recommends issuance of a credit of $215,340. This
recommendation applies only to the development approved by SP-22-060.
MEMO
TO:Jesse Baker, City ManagerPaul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning
CC:Tim McKenzie – South Burlington City Center, LLC
FROM:Chris Snyder – Snyder-Braverman Development Company, LLC
DATE:February 8, 2023
RE:Credit for in-kind contribution - Road Improvement Impact FeeProposed mixed use and multi-family buildings268 Market Street – Building B1224 Market Street – Building B2339 Garden Street – Building B3
In accordance with Section 8 of the South Burlington Impact Fee Ordinance, we are requesting
City Council approval of an in-kind contribution for the construction of Garden Street, therebyeliminating the Road Improvement Impact Fee for the buildings to be constructed at 224 MarketStreet, 268 Market Street, and 339 Garden Street.
Site Plan Application #SP-22-060 approved construction of Buildings B1, B2, & B3. Buildings B1& B2 are mixed used, with commercial uses planned for street level along Market Street andGarden Street. Building B3 will be only multi-family residential.
The approval of Site Plan Application #SP-22-060 included a recommendation from theAdministrative Officer that the City Council approve a credit against the Road ImprovementImpact Fee.
The following summarizes the projects where in-kind contributions were previously approved,along with the subdivision of the Garden Street right of way.
Site Plan application #SP-20-030 for the construction of a 43 unit residential building at324 Garden Street was approved by the Administrative Officer on November 2, 2020.
o Decision #16 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the building willgenerate twenty (20) vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
Site Plan application #SP-18-18 for the construction of a 60 unit residential building at
310 Market Street was approved by the Administrative Officer on August 10, 2018.
o The findings note that Garden Street will be constructed in phases as approvedin decision #SD-18-23. The application must post a bond for the estimated
construction cost of the segment of Garden Street north of Market Street, plus a15% contingency (excluding street trees). The estimated construction cost wasapproved by the Director of Public Works in an email dated June 25, 2018.
o Decision #4 states that prior to issuance of a zoning permit, the applicant mustpost a bond for the construction of each phase of Garden Street (north segment)as indicated below:
Phase 1 $473,800
Phase 2 $387,550
Phase 3 $103,500
o Decision #13 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the building willgenerate twenty seven (27) vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
o Construction of Garden Street (north segment) is substantially complete,although all components of phase 3 are not yet finished.
Garden Street – north segment: Preliminary and Final Plat application #SD-18-13 was
approved by the Development Review Board on June 7, 2018. The applicationconsisted of subdividing a parcel into 5 lots, and adjusting a boundary line between apreviously conveyed right of way and a pre-existing sixth lot.
o Garden Street is a planned street as shown on the Official City Map
o Decision 16 outlined the approved phased construction of Garden Street, north ofMarket Street.
o Decision 18 required that a bond be posted for the construction of Garden Street,in accordance with the phased construction, plus a 15% contingency.
Garden Street – south segment: Preliminary and Final Plat application #SD-19-24 wasapproved by the Development Review Board on October 28, 2019. The applicationconsisted of subdividing a parcel into 6 lots, including the right of way for Garden Streetsouth of Market Street.
o Garden Street is a planned street as shown on the Official City Map
o Decision 11 & 12 outlines the phased construction of Garden Street, south ofMarket Street.
o In accordance with Decision 11.e. a bond having a value of $1,748,000($1,520,000 construction cost plus 15% contingency) was provided for theconstruction of Garden Street, south of Market Street.
Site Plan application #SP-21-036A for the construction of a 61 unit residential building at303 Market Street was approved by the Administrative Officer on January 31, 2022.
o Decision 19 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the building willgenerate twenty eight (28) vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
Site Plan application #SP-21-036A for the construction of a 61 unit residential building at
303 Market Street was approved by the Administrative Officer on January 31, 2022.
o Decision 19 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the building willgenerate twenty eight (28) vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.
Site Plan application #SP-22-050 for the construction of a mixed use building (120 unitresidential units, 1,800 SF fast casual restaurant & 5,000 SF day care) at 112 GardenStreet was approved by the Administrative Officer on October 24, 2022.
o Decision #23 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the building will
generate one hundred fifteen (115) vehicle trip ends during the P.M. peak hour.Note that this estimate reflects the reduction for pass-by trips associated with daycare uses allowed by the Impact Fee Ordinance.
The following summarizes the projects that are the subject of the proposed in-kind contributioncredit request.
Site Plan application #SP-22-060 for the construction of mixed use Building B1 (73
residential units & 11,322 s.f. of commercial space), mixed use Building B2 (62residential units & 11,353 s.f. of commercial space), and multi-family Building B3 (26residential units) to be constructed at 268 Market Street, 224 Market Street, and 339
Garden Street was approved by the Administrative Officer on February 7, 2023.
o Decision #9 states that the Administrative Officer estimates that the threebuildings combined will generate one hundred seventy eight (178) vehicle tripends during the P.M. peak hour.
o Note that this estimate reflects trip generation for the commercial spaces basedupon potential uses. The actual commercial uses may result in higher or lower
trip generation.
The total credit for the in-kind contribution, as well as the previously approved and proposedRoad Improvement Impact Fee reductions are summarized below:
Total in-kind contribution credit
Garden Street (north segment)$ 964,850.00
Garden Street (south segment)$ 1,520,000.00
Total in-kind contribution credit $ 2,484,850.00
GARDEN STREET (NORTH)Road Improvement Impact Fee Reductions
City Councilapproval
Total in-kind contribution credit $ 964,850.00
#SP-18-18 / 310 Market Street
60 unit multi-family buildingImpact fee = $602.36 per MF unit ($ 36,141.60)09/04/2018
#SP-20-030 / 324 Garden Street43 unit multi-family building
Impact fee = $623.23 per MF unit
($ 26,798.89)02/16/2021
#SP-22-060Building B1 – 268 Market Street Impact fee = $635.76 per MF unit (73) 56 commercial trips x $999.86/tripBuilding B2 – 224 Market Street Impact fee = $635.76 per MF unit (62 units)
57 commercial trips x $999.86/tripBuilding B3 – 339 Garden Street Impact fee = $635.76 per MF unit (26 units)
($ 46,410.48)($ 55,992.16)
($ 39,417.12)
($ 56,992.02)
($ 16,529.76)
PENDING
Total Road Improvement Impact Fee Reductions ($278,282.03)
Unused in-kind contribution credit $ 686,567.97
GARDEN STREET (SOUTH)Road Improvement Impact Fee Reductions
City Councilapproval
Total in-kind contribution credit $ 1,520,000.00
#SP-21-036A / 303 Market Street61 unit multi-family buildingImpact fee = $629.62 per MF unit ($ 34,406.82)11/07/2022
#SP-22-050 / 112 Garden StreetMixed use buildingImpact fee = $635.76 per MF unit (120 units)Impact fee = $24,996.50 for 1,800 sf restaurant ($999.86/trip x 25 peak hour trips)Impact fee = $38,994.54 for 5,000 sf day care ($999.86/trip x 39 peak hour trips)
($ 140,282.24)
11/07/2022
Total Road Improvement Impact Fee Reductions ($ 174,689.06)
Unused in-kind contribution credit $ 1,345,310.94
We reserve the right to request approval to apply the unused in-kind contribution against RoadImprovement Impact Fees for future development in City Center.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF Representative John Killacky Representative Ann Pugh Representative Maida Townsend
February 21, 2023
WHEREAS South Burlington was extremely well served by Representative John Killacky, Representative Ann
Pugh, and Representative Maida Townsend who each retired at the end of the last Legislative Biennium; and
WHEREAS John Killacky served as a State Representative from South Burlington since 2019 and during this time
served on the House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs; and
WHEREAS Representative Killacky’s writing and work can be seen in the South Burlington Public Library as well as
aired on VPR and published in VTDigger and the Burlington Free Press; and
WHEREAS Representative Killacky centered Vermonters who were disadvantaged by some of our core systems,
advocating for better treatment of women prisoners in our corrections systems, working to provide better access to
those Vermonters who were working on their sobriety, and pointedly fighting for better access for those with physical
disabilities to our State House; and
WHEREAS Representative Killacky fought to make sure that our artistic institutions — and our artists — received
state and federal assistance throughout the initial phases of the pandemic, advocated for Vermonters who
worked for minimum wage and for the use of state and federal funds to keep Vermonters in their homes, and to
keep those experiencing homelessness safe throughout the pandemic; and
WHEREAS Representative Killacky brought his experienced voice to our public apology to Vermonters whose
ancestors were damaged by our state-sponsored and supported Eugenics policies, as well as the creation of the
Truth and Reconciliation commission; and
WHEREAS Ann Pugh served as a State Representative from South Burlington since 1993, served as the Chair of the
House Committee on Human Services for many years, and also served on the City’s Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS Representative Pugh was always a social worker at heart and was a consistent champion of many of the
neediest Vermonters including individuals and families with income and health challenges; and
WHEREAS Representative Pugh worked to address homelessness and housing safety issues and was a tireless advocate
for reproductive freedom; and
WHEREAS Representative Pugh was an early and prominent leader around tobacco and youth cessation-efforts, raising
the age for tobacco, advocating for health and outreach to youth through advertising by use of the tobacco funding from
successful state litigation against big tobacco; and
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WHEREAS Representative Pugh was a strong advocate regarding reducing lead paint exposure, working on universal
access to healthcare and expanded Medicaid access for children and their families, and led the effort to successfully
require mental health to be included in health care policies, thus mainstreaming that care with traditional health; and
WHEREAS Maida Townsend served as a State Representative from South Burlington since 2015 and served on the
House Committee on Appropriations and the Government Operations Committee including one year as Chair; and
WHEREAS Representative Townsend is a strong supporter of public education and enjoyed a long career as a
French teacher; and
WHEREAS Representative Townsend set the example for constituent services, was always quick to respond to
constituent questions, and, on an annual basis, visited every household in her district, stopping to chat or leaving
information if no-one was home; and
WHEREAS Representative Townsend brought intelligence, sharp insight, and incredible diligence to her work examining
issues from all angles and with consideration of other perspectives, applying an amazing work ethic, readily accepting
extra work, doing her homework, and was always exhibiting kindness and consideration; and
WHEREAS Representative Townsend was instrumental at steering funding towards numerous priorities for the State and
South Burlington including the expansion of broadband throughout the State; and
WHEREAS Representatives Killacky, Pugh, and Townsend each supported the Constitutional amendments to explicitly
prohibit slavery and indentured servitude and to protect the right to personal reproductive autonomy; and
WHEREAS the Council and community of South Burlington have been ably served by each of these Representatives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council hereby expresses its greatest appreciation
to Representatives Killacky, Pugh, and Townsend for their tireless advocacy for the City and wishes them the very best in
political retirement.
Approved this 21st day of February, 2023.
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
__________________________________ ________________________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair
__________________________________ ________________________________
Tim Barritt, Clerk Thomas Chittenden
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Matt Cota
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Introduced by Senator Ram Hinsdale 1
Referred to Committee on 2
Date: 3
Subject: Housing; land use; municipal zoning; Act 250; Human Rights 4
Commission 5
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to increase the 6
supply of affordable housing in this State, promote homeownership, and 7
broaden housing opportunities for Vermonters. 8
An act relating to housing opportunities made for everyone 9
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: 10
* * * Municipal Zoning * * *11
Sec. 1. 24 V.S.A. § 4414 is amended to read: 12
§ 4414. ZONING; PERMISSIBLE TYPES OF REGULATIONS13
* * *14
(4) Parking and loading facilities. A municipality may adopt provisions15
setting forth standards for permitted and required facilities for off-street 16
parking and loading, which may vary by district and by uses within each 17
district. However, a municipality shall not require more than one parking 18
space per dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit. These bylaws may also 19
include provisions covering the location, size, design, access, landscaping, and 20
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screening of those facilities. In determining the number of parking spaces for 1
nonresidential uses and size of parking spaces required under these regulations, 2
the appropriate municipal panel may take into account the existence or 3
availability of employer “transit pass” and rideshare programs, public transit 4
routes, and public parking spaces in the vicinity of the development. However, 5
municipality shall not require an accessory dwelling unit to have more than 6
one parking space per bedroom. 7
* * * 8
Sec. 2. 24 V.S.A. § 4412 is amended to read: 9
§ 4412. REQUIRED PROVISIONS AND PROHIBITED EFFECTS 10
Notwithstanding any existing bylaw, the following land development 11
provisions shall apply in every municipality: 12
(1) Equal treatment of housing and required provisions for affordable 13
housing. 14
* * * 15
(D) Bylaws shall designate appropriate districts and reasonable 16
regulations for multiunit or multifamily dwellings. No bylaw shall have the 17
effect of excluding these multiunit or multifamily dwellings from the 18
municipality. In any district that allows year-round residential development, 19
duplexes shall be an allowed use with the same dimensional standards as a 20
single unit dwelling. In any district that is served by municipal sewer and 21
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water service that allows residential development, multiunit dwellings with 1
four or fewer units shall be an allowed use. 2
(E) Except for flood hazard and fluvial erosion area bylaws adopted 3
pursuant to section 4424 of this title, no bylaw shall have the effect of 4
excluding as a permitted use one accessory dwelling unit that is located within 5
or appurtenant to a single-family dwelling on an owner-occupied lot. A bylaw 6
may shall require a single-family dwelling with an accessory dwelling unit to 7
be subject to the same review, dimensional, or other controls as required for a 8
single-family dwelling without an accessory dwelling unit. The criteria for 9
conversion of an existing detached nonresidential building to habitable space 10
for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be more restrictive than the criteria 11
used for a single-family dwelling without an accessory dwelling unit. An 12
“accessory dwelling unit” means a distinct unit that is clearly subordinate to a 13
single-family dwelling, and has facilities and provisions for independent living, 14
including sleeping, food preparation, and sanitation, provided there is 15
compliance with all the following: 16
(i) The property has sufficient wastewater capacity. 17
(ii) The unit does not exceed 30 percent of the total habitable floor 18
area of the single-family dwelling or 900 square feet, whichever is greater. 19
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(12) In any district served by municipal sewer and water infrastructure 1
that allows residential development, bylaws shall establish lot and building 2
dimensional standards that allow five or more dwelling units per acre for 3
allowed residential uses, and density standards for multiunit dwellings shall be 4
more restrictive than those required for single-family dwellings. 5
(13) In any district served by municipal sewer and water infrastructure that 6
allows residential development, any mixed use developments and affordable 7
housing developments, as defined in section 4303(2) of this title, may exceed 8
density limitations for residential developments by an additional 20 percent, 9
provided that the structure complies with the Vermont Fire and Building Safety 10
Code. 11
(14) No bylaw shall have the effect of limiting the square footage of a 12
duplex that otherwise complies with the applicable building code. 13
(15)(A) For purposes of this section, “served by municipal water and sewer 14
infrastructure” means: 15
(i) that residential connections and expansions are available to 16
municipal water and direct and indirect discharge wastewater systems and not 17
prohibited by: 18
(I) State regulations or permits; 19
(II) identified capacity constraints; or 20
(II) municipally adopted service and capacity agreements; or 21
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(ii) areas established by the municipality by ordinance or bylaw 1
that: 2
(I) exclude flood hazard or inundation areas as established by 3
statute, river corridors or fluvial erosion areas as established by statute, 4
shorelands, and wherever year-round residential development is not allowed; 5
(II) reflect identified service limits established by State 6
regulations or permits, identified capacity constraints, or municipally adopted 7
service and capacity agreements; 8
(III) exclude areas served by water and sewer to address an 9
identified community -scale public health hazard or environmental hazard; 10
(IV) exclude areas serving a mobile home park that is not 11
within an area planned for year-round residential growth; 12
(V) exclude areas serving an industrial site or park; 13
(VI) exclude areas where service lines are located to serve the 14
areas described in subdivisions (III)-(V) above, but no connections or 15
expansions are permitted; or 16
(VII) modify the zoning provisions allowed under this chapter 17
in areas served by indirect discharge designed for less than 100,000 gallons per 18
day. 19
(B) Municipally adopted areas served by municipal water and sewer 20
infrastructure that limit water and sewer connections and expansions shall not 21
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result in the unequal treatment of housing by discriminating against a year-1
round residential use or housing type otherwise allowed in this chapter. 2
Sec. 3. 24 V.S.A. § 4413 is amended to read: 3
§ 4413. LIMITATIONS ON MUNICIPAL BYLAWS 4
(a)(1) The following uses may be regulated only with respect to 5
location, size, height, building bulk, yards, courts, setbacks, density of 6
buildings, off-street parking, loading facilities, traffic, noise, lighting, 7
landscaping, and screening requirements, and only to the extent that 8
regulations do not have the effect of interfering with the intended functional 9
use: 10
(A) State- or community-owned and operated -operated institutions 11
and facilities; 12
(B) public and private schools and other educational institutions 13
certified by the Agency of Education; 14
(C) churches and other places of worship, convents, and parish 15
houses; 16
(D) public and private hospitals; 17
(E) regional solid waste management facilities certified under 10 18
V.S.A. chapter 159; 19
(F) hazardous waste management facilities for which a notice of 20
intent to construct has been received under 10 V.S.A. § 6606a; and 21
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(G) emergency shelters. 1
(2) Except for State-owned and -operated institutions and facilities, a 2
municipality may regulate each of the land uses listed in subdivision (1) of this 3
subsection for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program and for 4
compliance with a municipal ordinance or bylaw regulating development in a 5
flood hazard area or river corridor, consistent with the requirements of 6
subdivision 2291(25) and section 4424 of this title. These regulations shall not 7
have the effect of interfering with the intended functional use. 8
(3) For purposes of this subsection, regulating the daily or seasonal 9
hours of operation of an emergency shelter shall constitute interfering with the 10
intended functional use. 11
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Sec. 4. 24 V.S.A. § 4303 is amended to read: 13
§ 4303. DEFINITIONS 14
The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter unless the 15
context otherwise requires: 16
* * * 17
(38) “Accessory dwelling unit” has the same meaning as defined in 18
section 4412(E) of this title. 19
(39) “Duplex” means a residential building that has two dwelling units 20
in the same building and is not an accessory dwelling unit. 21
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(40) “Emergency shelter” means any facility, the primary purpose of 1
which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for 2
specific populations of the homeless and that does not require occupants to 3
sign leases or occupancy agreements. 4
(41) “Multiunit or multifamily dwelling” means a building that contains 5
three or more dwelling units in the same building. 6
Sec. 5. 24 V.S.A. § 4441 is amended to read: 7
§ 4441. PREPARATION OF BYLAWS AND REGULATORY TOOLS; 8
AMENDMENT OR REPEAL 9
* * * 10
(c) When considering an amendment to a bylaw, the planning commission 11
shall prepare and approve a written report on the proposal. A single report 12
may be prepared so as to satisfy the requirements of this subsection concerning 13
bylaw amendments and subsection 4384(c) of this title concerning plan 14
amendments. The Department of Housing and Community Development shall 15
provide all municipalities with a form for this report. The report shall provide 16
a brief explanation of the proposed bylaw, amendment, or repeal and shall 17
include a statement of purpose as required for notice under section 4444 of this 18
title, and shall include findings regarding how the proposal: 19
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(1) Conforms conforms with or furthers the goals and policies contained 1
in the municipal plan, including the effect of the proposal on the availability of 2
safe and affordable housing., and sections 4412, 4413, and 4414 of this title; 3
(2) Is is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities of 4
the municipal plan.; and 5
(3) Carries carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for any 6
planned community facilities. 7
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(h) Upon adoption or amendment of a bylaw, the planning commission 9
shall prepare an adoption report in form and content provided by the 10
Department of Housing and Community Development that: 11
(1) confirms that all changes to zoning districts have been uploaded to 12
the Vermont Open Geodata Portal; 13
(2) confirms that the complete bylaw has been uploaded to the 14
Municipal Plan and Bylaw Database; 15
(3) demonstrates conformity with sections 4412, 4413, and 4414 of this 16
title; and 17
(4) provides information on the municipal application of subchapters 7 18
(bylaws), 9 (administration), and 10 (panels) of this chapter for the Municipal 19
Planning Data Center and the prospective development of a statewide zoning 20
atlas. 21
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Sec. 6. 24 V.S.A. § 4465 is amended to read: 1
§ 4465. APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 2
(a) An interested person may appeal any decision or act taken by the 3
administrative officer in any municipality by filing a notice of appeal with the 4
secretary of the board of adjustment or development review board of that 5
municipality or with the clerk of that municipality if no such secretary has been 6
elected. This notice of appeal must be filed within 15 days of the date of that 7
decision or act, and a copy of the notice of appeal shall be filed with the 8
administrative officer. 9
(b) For the purposes of this chapter, an interested person means any one of 10
the following: 11
(1) A person owning title to property, or a municipality or solid waste 12
management district empowered to condemn it or an interest in it, affected by a 13
bylaw, who alleges that the bylaw imposes on the property unreasonable or 14
inappropriate restrictions of present or potential use under the particular 15
circumstances of the case. 16
(2) The municipality that has a plan or a bylaw at issue in an appeal 17
brought under this chapter or any municipality that adjoins that municipality. 18
(3) A person owning or occupying property in the immediate 19
neighborhood of a property that is the subject of any decision or act taken 20
under this chapter, who can demonstrate a physical or environmental impact on 21
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the person’s interest under the criteria reviewed, and who alleges that the 1
decision or act, if confirmed, will not be in accord with the policies, purposes, 2
or terms of the plan or bylaw of that municipality. (b) For the purposes of this 3
chapter, an interested person means any one of the following: 4
(4) Any ten persons who may be any combination of voters or real 5
property owners within a municipality listed in subdivision (2) of this 6
subsection who, by signed petition to the appropriate municipal panel of a 7
municipality, the plan or a bylaw of which is at issue in any appeal brought 8
under this title, allege that any relief requested by a person under this title, if 9
granted, will not be in accord with the policies, purposes, or terms of the plan 10
or bylaw of that municipality. This petition to the appropriate municipal panel 11
must designate one person to serve as the representative of the petitioners 12
regarding all matters related to the appeal. 13
(5) Any department and administrative subdivision of this State owning 14
property or any interest in property within a municipality listed in subdivision 15
(2) of this subsection, and the Agency of Commerce and Community 16
Development of this State. 17
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* * * Subdivisions * * * 1
Sec. 7. 24 V.S.A. § 4463 is amended to read: 2
§ 4463. SUBDIVISION REVIEW 3
(a) Approval of plats. Before any a plat for a subdivision is approved, a 4
public hearing on the plat shall may be held by the appropriate municipal panel 5
after public notice. A bylaw may provide for when a public hearing is 6
required. A copy of the notice shall be sent to the clerk of an adjacent 7
municipality, in the case of a plat located within 500 feet of a municipal 8
boundary, at least 15 days prior to the public hearing. 9
(b) Plat; record. The approval of the appropriate municipal panel or 10
administrative officer, if the bylaws provide for their approval of subdivisions, 11
shall expire 180 days from that approval or certification unless, within that 12
180-day period, that plat shall have been duly filed or recorded in the office of 13
the clerk of the municipality. After an approved plat or certification by the 14
clerk is filed, no expiration of that approval or certification shall be applicable. 15
(1) The bylaw may allow the administrative officer to extend the date 16
for filing the plat by an additional 90 days, if final local or State permits or 17
approvals are still pending. 18
(2) No plat showing a new street or highway may be filed or recorded in 19
the office of the clerk of the municipality until it has been approved by the 20
appropriate municipal panel, or administrative officer if allowed under the 21
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bylaws, pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, and that approval is endorsed 1
in writing on the plat, or the certificate of the clerk of the municipality showing 2
the failure of the appropriate municipal panel to take action within the 45-day 3
period is attached to the plat and filed or recorded with the plat. After that 4
filing or recording, the plat shall be a part of the official map of the 5
municipality. 6
* * * 7
Sec. 8. 24 V.S.A. § 4418 is amended to read: 8
§ 4418. SUBDIVISION BYLAWS 9
* * * 10
(2) Subdivision bylaws may include: 11
(A) Provisions provisions allowing the appropriate municipal panel 12
to waive or modify, subject to appropriate conditions, the provision of any or 13
all improvements and requirements as in its judgment of the special 14
circumstances of a particular plat or plats are not requisite in the interest of the 15
public health, safety, and general welfare, or are inappropriate because of 16
inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity to the 17
subdivision.; 18
(B) Procedures procedures for conceptual, preliminary, partial, and 19
other reviews preceding submission of a subdivision plat, including any 20
administrative reviews.; 21
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(C) Specific specific development standards to promote the 1
conservation of energy or to permit the utilization of renewable energy 2
resources, or both.; 3
(D) State standards and criteria under 10 V.S.A. § 6086(a).; and 4
(E) provisions to allow the administrative officer to approve 5
subdivisions. 6
* * * Appeals * * * 7
Sec. 9. 24 V.S.A. § 4471 is amended to read: 8
§ 4471. APPEAL TO ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION 9
* * * 10
(e) Neighborhood development area Designated areas. Notwithstanding 11
subsection (a) of this section, a determination by an appropriate municipal 12
panel that a residential development will not result in an undue adverse effect 13
on the character of the area affected shall not be subject to appeal if the 14
determination is that a proposed residential development seeking conditional 15
use approval under subdivision 4414(3) of this title is within a designated 16
downtown development district, designated growth center, designated Vermont 17
neighborhood, or designated neighborhood development area seeking 18
conditional use approval will not result in an undue adverse effect on the 19
character of the area affected under subdivision 4414(3) of this title. Other 20
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elements of the determination made by the appropriate municipal panel may be 1
appealed. 2
* * * By Right * * * 3
Sec. 10. 24 V.S.A. § 4464(b) is amended to read: 4
(b) Decisions. 5
* * * 6
(7)(A) A decision rendered by the appropriate municipal panel for a 7
housing development or the housing portion of a mixed-use development shall 8
not: 9
(i) require a larger lot size than the minimum as determined in the 10
municipal bylaws; 11
(ii) require more parking spaces than the minimum as determined 12
in the municipal bylaws and in section 4414 of this title; 13
(iii) limit the building size to less than that allowed in the 14
municipal bylaws, including reducing the building footprint or height; 15
(iv) limit the density of dwelling units to below that allowed in the 16
municipal bylaws; and 17
(v) otherwise disallow a development to abide by the minimum or 18
maximum applicable municipal standards; 19
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(B) However, a decision may require adjustments to the applicable 1
municipal standards listed in subdivision (A) of this subdivision (b)(7) if the 2
panel or officer issues a written finding stating: 3
(i) why the modification is necessary to comply with a 4
prerequisite State or federal permit, municipal permit, or a nondiscretionary 5
standard in a bylaw or ordinance, including requirements related to wetlands, 6
setbacks, and flood hazard areas and river corridors; and 7
(ii) how the identified restrictions do not result in an unequal 8
treatment of housing or an unreasonable exclusion of housing development 9
otherwise allowed by the bylaws. 10
Sec. 11. 24 V.S.A. § 4348a is amended to read: 11
§ 4348a. ELEMENTS OF A REGIONAL PLAN 12
(a) A regional plan shall be consistent with the goals established in section 13
4302 of this title and shall include the following: 14
* * * 15
(9) A housing element that identifies the regional and community-level 16
need for housing for all economic groups in the region and communities that 17
will result in an adequate supply of building code and energy code compliant 18
homes where most households spend no more than 30 percent of their income 19
on housing and no more than 15 percent on transportation. To establish 20
housing needs, the Department of Housing and Community Development shall 21
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publish statewide and regional housing targets or ranges as part of the 1
Statewide Housing Needs Assessment. In establishing the identified need, due 2
consideration shall be given to The regional planning commission shall consult 3
the Statewide Housing Needs Assessment; current and expected demographic 4
data; the current location, quality, types and cost of housing; other local studies 5
related to housing needs; and data gathered pursuant to subsection 4382(c) of 6
this title. If no such data has been gathered, the regional planning commission 7
shall gather it. The regional planning commission’s assessment shall estimate 8
the total needed housing investments in terms of price; quality; unit size or 9
type; zoning district as applicable; and shall disaggregate regional housing 10
targets or ranges by municipality. The housing element shall include a set of 11
recommended actions to satisfy the established needs. 12
* * * 13
Sec. 12. 24 V.S.A. § 4382 is amended to read: 14
§ 4382. THE PLAN FOR A MUNICIPALITY 15
(a) A plan for a municipality may shall be consistent with the goals 16
established in section 4302 of this title and compatible with approved plans of 17
other municipalities in the region and with the regional plan and shall include 18
the following: 19
* * * 20
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(10) A housing element that shall include a recommended program for 1
addressing low and moderate income persons’ public and private actions to 2
address housing needs as identified by the regional planning commission 3
pursuant to subdivision 4348a(a)(9) of this title. The program should include 4
specific actions to address low and moderate income persons’ housing needs 5
and account for permitted accessory dwelling units, as defined in subdivision 6
4412(1)(E) of this title, which provide affordable housing as well as any 7
material impact of short term rental units. 8
* * * Energy Codes * * * 9
Sec. 13. 24 V.S.A. § 3101(a) is amended to read: 10
(a) The mayor and board of aldermen of a city, the selectboard of a town, 11
or the trustees of an incorporated village, may, in accordance with this chapter, 12
establish codes and regulations for the construction, maintenance, repair, and 13
alteration of buildings and other structures within the municipality. Such 14
codes and regulations may include provisions relating to building materials, 15
structural design, passageways, stairways and exits, heating systems, fire 16
protection procedures, and such other matters as may be reasonably necessary 17
for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, but excluding electrical 18
installations subject to regulation under 26 V.S.A. chapter 15. Any energy 19
codes and regulations adopted after July 1, 2023 shall not be more restrictive 20
than the Residential Building Energy Standards or the stretch code adopted 21
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under 30 V.S.A. § 51 or the Commercial Building Energy Standards adopted 1
under 30 V.S.A. § 53, except where enabled by a municipal charter. 2
Municipalities may enact more stringent local residential building energy 3
standards only for homes that are larger than 1,800 square feet per unit if the 4
municipality receives approval by the Department of Public Service that the 5
municipality followed 30 V.S.A. § 51(c)(1) and (2). Municipalities may enact 6
more stringent local commercial building energy standards only for homes that 7
are larger than 1,800 square feet per unit, if the municipality receives approval 8
by the Public Service Department that the municipality followed 30 V.S.A. § 9
53(c)(1) and (2). 10
Sec. 14. APPROPRIATION 11
The sum of $750,000.00 is appropriated in fiscal year 2024 from the 12
General Fund to the Municipal and Regional Planning Fund. 13
Sec. 15. HOUSING RESOURCE NAVIGATOR FOR REGIONAL 14
PLANNING COMMISSIONS 15
(a) The Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies shall 16
hire Housing Resource Navigators, to work with municipalities, local housing 17
organizations and private developers to identify housing opportunities, match 18
communities with funding resources, and provide project management support. 19
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(b) There is appropriated the sum of $300,000.00 in fiscal year 2024 to the 1
Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies for the purpose 2
of hiring the Housing Navigators as described in subsection (a) of this section. 3
* * * Act 250* * * 4
Sec. 16. 10 V.S.A. § 6001 is amended to read: 5
§ 6001. DEFINITIONS 6
* * * 7
(3)(A) “Development” means each of the following: 8
* * * 9
(iv) The construction of housing projects such as cooperatives, 10
condominiums, or dwellings, or construction or maintenance of mobile homes 11
or mobile home parks, with 10 25 or more units, constructed or maintained on 12
a tract or tracts of land, owned or controlled by a person, within a radius of five 13
miles of any point on any involved land and within any continuous period of 14
five years. However: 15
(I) A priority housing project shall constitute a development 16
under this subdivision (iv) only if the number of housing units in the project is: 17
(aa) [Repealed.] 18
(bb) [Repealed.] 19
(cc) 75 or more, in a municipality with a population of 6,000 20
or more but less than 10,000. 21
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(dd) 50 or more, in a municipality with a population of less 1
than 6,000. 2
(ee) [Repealed.] 3
* * * 4
(ix) Notwithstanding subdivision (iv) of this subdivision (3)(A), 5
the construction of improvements in a designated downtown, village center, 6
and designated neighborhood development area for a housing project or 7
mixed-use development, with 25 or more units, constructed or maintained on a 8
tract or tracts of land, owned or controlled by a person. 9
* * * 10
(D) The word “development” does not include: 11
* * * 12
(viii)(I) The construction of a priority housing project in a 13
municipality with a population of 10,000 or more. 14
* * * 15
(19)(A) “Subdivision” means each of the following: 16
* * * 17
(iv) A tract or tracts of land, owned or controlled by a person, that 18
the person has partitioned or divided for the purpose of resale into 15 or more 19
lots located within a designated downtown, village center, and designated 20
neighborhood development area. 21
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(35) “Priority housing project” means a discrete project located on a 2
single tract or multiple contiguous tracts of land that consists exclusively of 3
mixed income housing or mixed use, or any combination thereof, and is 4
located entirely within a designated downtown development district, 5
designated new town center, designated village center that has permanent 6
zoning and subdivision bylaws, designated growth center, or designated 7
neighborhood development area under 24 V.S.A. chapter 76A. 8
Sec. 17. 10 V.S.A. § 6081(p) is amended to read: 9
(p) No permit or permit amendment is required for a priority housing 10
project in a designated center if the project remains below any applicable 11
jurisdictional threshold specified in subdivision 6001(3)(A)(iv)(I) of this title. 12
* * * Act 250 Release from Jurisdiction for Commercial to Residential * * * 13
TWO OPTIONS 14
Sec. 17a. 10 V.S.A. § 6081 is amended to read: 15
§ 6081. PERMITS REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS 16
* * * 17
(y) No permit amendment is required for the construction of improvements 18
for less than 24 units of housing. 19
Sec. 17b. 10 V.S.A. § 6090 is amended to read: 20
§ 6090. RECORDING; DURATION AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS 21
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* * * 1
(c) Change to nonjurisdictional use; release from permit. 2
(1) On an application signed by each permittee, the District Commission 3
may release land subject to a permit under this chapter from the obligations of 4
that permit and the obligation to obtain amendments to the permit and from 5
jurisdiction under this chapter on finding each of the following: 6
(A) The use of the land as of the date of the application is not the 7
same as the use of the land that caused the obligation to obtain a permit under 8
this chapter. 9
(B) The use of the land as of the date of the application is for less 10
than 20 units of housing and would not require a permit or permit amendment 11
but for the fact that the land is already subject to a permit under this chapter. 12
(C) The permittee or permittees are in compliance with the permit 13
and their obligations under this chapter. 14
(2) It shall be a condition of each affirmative decision under this 15
subsection that a subsequent proposal of a development or subdivision on the 16
land to which the decision applies shall be subject to this chapter as if the land 17
had never previously received a permit under the chapter. 18
(3) An application for a decision under this subsection shall be made on 19
a form prescribed by the Board. The form shall require evidence 20
demonstrating that the application complies with subdivisions (1)(A) through 21
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(C) of this subsection. The application shall be processed in the manner 1
described in section 6084 of this title and may be treated as a minor application 2
under that section. In addition to those required to be notified under section 3
6084, the District Commission shall send notice at the same time to all other 4
parties to the permit and to all current adjacent landowners. 5
* * * Covenants * * * 6
Sec. 18. 27 V.S.A. § 545 is amended to read: 7
§ 545. COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF 8
SUBSTANTIAL PUBLIC INTEREST 9
(a) Deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements added after 10
March 1, 2021 that prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting land development 11
allowed under 24 V.S.A. § 4412(1)(E) and (2)(A) shall not be valid. 12
(b) Deed restrictions or covenants added after July 1, 2023 shall not be 13
valid if they require a minimum dwelling unit size on the property or more 14
than one parking space per dwelling unit. 15
(c) This section shall not affect the enforceability of any property interest 16
held in whole or in part by a qualified organization or State agency as defined 17
in 10 V.S.A. § 6301a, including any restrictive easements, such as 18
conservation easements and historic preservation rights and interests defined in 19
10 V.S.A. § 822. This section shall not affect the enforceability of any 20
property interest that is restricted by a housing subsidy covenant as defined by 21
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section 610 of this title and held in whole or in part by an eligible applicant as 1
defined in 10 V.S.A. § 303(4) or the Vermont Housing Finance Agency. 2
* * * Road Disclosure * * * 3
Sec. 19. 27 V.S.A. § 617 is added to read: 4
§ 617. DISCLOSURE OF CLASS 4 ROAD 5
(a) Disclosure of maintenance on class 4 highway. Any property owner 6
who sells property located on a class 4 highway or legal trail shall disclose to 7
the buyer that the municipality is not required to maintain the highway or trail 8
as described in 19 V.S.A. § 310. 9
(b) Marketability of title. Noncompliance with the requirements of this 10
section shall not affect the marketability of title of a property. 11
* * * Grand List * * * 12
Sec. 20. 32 V.S.A. § 4152(a)(3) is amended to read: 13
(3) A brief description of each parcel of taxable real estate in the town. 14
“Parcel” means all contiguous land in the same ownership, together with all 15
improvements thereon, including the number of residential dwelling units. 16
* * * Wastewater Connection Permits * * * 17
Sec. 21. 10 V.S.A. § 1974 is amended to read: 18
§ 1974. EXEMPTIONS 19
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, the following 20
projects and actions are exempt: 21
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* * * 1
(9) A project completed by a person who receives an authorization from 2
a municipality that administers a program registered with the Secretary 3
pursuant to section 1983 of this title. 4
Sec. 22. 10 V.S.A. § 1983 is added to read: 5
§ 1983. AUTHORIZATION FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM 6
AND POTABLE WATER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS 7
(a) A municipality may issue an authorization for a connection or an 8
existing connection with a change in use to the municipal sanitary sewer 9
collection line via a sanitary sewer service line or a connection to a water main 10
via a new water service line in lieu of permits issued under this chapter, 11
provided that the municipality documents the following in a form prescribed 12
by the Secretary: 13
(1) The municipality owns or has legal control over connections to a 14
public community water system permitted pursuant to chapter 56 of this title 15
and over connections to a wastewater treatment facility permitted pursuant to 16
chapter 47 of this title. 17
(2) The municipality shall only issue authorizations for: 18
(A) a sanitary sewer service line that connects to the sanitary sewer 19
collection line; and 20
(B) a water service line that connects to the water main. 21
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(3) The building or structure authorized under this section connects to 1
both the sanitary sewer collection line and public community water system. 2
(4) The authorizations from the municipality comply with the technical 3
standards for sanitary sewer service lines and water service lines in the 4
Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. 5
(5) The municipality requires documentation issued by a professional 6
engineer or licensed designer that is filed in the land records that the 7
connection authorized by the municipality was installed in accordance with the 8
technical standards. 9
(6) The municipality requires the authorization to be filed in the land 10
records. 11
(7) The municipality requires the retention of plans that show the 12
location and design of authorized connections. 13
(b) The municipality shall notify the Secretary 30 days in advance of 14
terminating any authorization. The municipality shall provide all 15
authorizations and plans to the Secretary as a part of this termination notice. 16
(c) A municipality issuing an authorization under this section shall require 17
the person to whom the authorization is issued to post notice of the 18
authorization as part of the notice required for a permit issued under 24 V.S.A. 19
§ 4449 or other bylaw authorized under this chapter. 20
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* * * ADU Jurisdiction * * * 1
Sec. 23. 20 V.S.A. § 2730 is amended to read: 2
§ 2730. DEFINITIONS 3
(a) As used in this subchapter, “public building” means: 4
* * * 5
(F) a building owned or occupied by the State of Vermont, a county, 6
a municipality, a village, or any public entity, including a school or fire 7
district; or 8
(G)(i) a building in which two or more persons are employed, or 9
occasionally enter as part of their employment, and where the associated 10
extraction of plant botanicals utilizing flammable, volatile, or otherwise 11
unstable liquids, pressurized gases, or other substances capable of combusting 12
or whose properties would readily support combustion or pose a deflagration 13
hazard; and 14
(ii) notwithstanding subdivision (b)(3) of this section, a building on a 15
working farm or farms that meets the criteria of subdivision (G)(i) of this 16
subsection (a) is a “public building.”; or 17
(H) an accessory dwelling unit as permitted under 24 V.S.A. 18
§ 4412(1)(E); 19
(2)(A) Use Except as provided in subdivision (B) of this subdivision 20
(a)(2), use of any portion of a building in a manner described in this subsection 21
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(a) shall make the entire building a “public building” for purposes of this 1
subsection. 2
(B) As used in this subsection (a), in a building that includes both an 3
owner-occupied single-family dwelling unit and an accessory dwelling unit, 4
only the accessory dwelling unit shall be considered a public building unless 5
the single-family residence is used for a purpose described in subdivision (1) 6
of this subsection (a). 7
(C) For purposes of As used in this subsection (a), a “person” does 8
not include an individual who is directly related to the employer and who 9
resides in the employment-related building. 10
(b) The term “public building” does not include: 11
* * * 12
(4) A single family residence with an accessory dwelling unit as 13
permitted under 24 V.S.A. § 4412(1)(E). 14
* * * 15
[Alternative Language Proposed by Division of Fire Safety] 16
Sec. 23. 20 V.S.A. § 2730 is amended to read: 17
§ 2730. DEFINITIONS 18
(a) As used in this subchapter, “public building” means: 19
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(1)(A) a building owned or occupied by a public utility, hospital, school, 1
house of worship, convalescent center or home for elders or persons who have 2
an infirmity or a disability, nursery, kindergarten, or child care; 3
* * * 4
(D) a building in which people rent accommodations, whether 5
overnight or for a longer term; 6
* * * 7
(b) The term “public building” does not include: 8
(1) An owner-occupied single family single-family residence, unless 9
used for a purpose described in subsection (a) of this section. 10
* * * 11
(4) A single family An owner-occupied single-family residence with an 12
accessory dwelling unit as permitted under 24 V.S.A. § 4412(1)(E), unless 13
used for the purpose described in subdivision (1)(D) of subsection (a) of this 14
section. 15
* * * 16
* * *Enforcement * * * 17
Sec. 24. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION; POSITION; APPROPRIATION 18
(a) One new full-time, exempt litigator position is created in the Human 19
Rights Commission. 20
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(b) In fiscal year 2024, $120,000.00 is appropriated from the General Fund 1
to the Human Rights Commission for personal services related to the new 2
litigator position. 3
Sec. 25. [Reserved.] 4
Sec. 26. 9 V.S.A. § 4507 is amended to read: 5
§ 4507. CRIMINAL PENALTY 6
A person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be fined not more 7
than $1,000.00 $10,000.00 per violation. 8
* * * Building Safety * * * 9
Sec. 27. VERMONT FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY CODE; POTENTIAL 10
REVISIONS; REPORT 11
(a) On or before January 15, 2024, the Executive Director of the Division 12
of Fire Safety shall submit a written report to the General Assembly that 13
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identifies and examines provisions from other jurisdictions’ fire and life safety 1
codes for residential buildings that: 2
(1) would facilitate in Vermont: 3
(A) the increased construction of new residential units; 4
(B) the conversion of existing space into new residential units; or 5
(C) both; and 6
(2) could be incorporated into the Vermont Fire and Building Safety 7
Code. 8
(b) The report shall include recommendations for any legislative action 9
necessary to enable the identified provisions to be incorporated into Vermont’s 10
Fire and Building Safety Code. 11
* * * Single-Room Occupancy * * * 12
Sec. 28. SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY 13
Of the amounts available from State funds and federal COVID-19 relief 14
funds, it is the intent of the General Assembly to appropriate funding to the 15
Department of Housing and Community Development to design and 16
implement a pilot program to provide matching funds for the new development 17
or redevelopment of single-room occupancy facilities. 18
* * Risk Mitigation Pool * * * 19
Sec. 29. RISK POOL FUNDING 20
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Of the amounts available from State funds and federal COVID-19 relief 1
funds, it is the intent of the General Assembly: 2
(1) to appropriate funding to the Agency of Human Services to provide 3
additional support for housing risk pools and housing mitigation funds; and 4
(2) to appropriate $1,500,000 to the Department of Housing and 5
Community Development to provide funding on behalf of tenants for rental 6
arrears and prevent eviction for nonpayment of rent if such funding will 7
preserve a tenancy. 8
* * * Employer Housing Partnership * * * 9
Sec. 30. [Reserved.] 10
* * * Conversion of Commercial Properties to Residential Use * * * 11
Sec. 31. [Reserved.] 12
* * * HomeShare * * * 13
Sec. 32. HOMESHARING OPPORTUNITIES; APPROPRIATION 14
In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $200,000.00 is appropriated from the 15
General Fund to the Department of Housing and Community Development 16
funding to expand home-sharing opportunities and positions serving central 17
and southern Vermont. 18
* * * Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks * * * 19
Sec. 33. MOBILE HOMES; MOBILE HOME PARKS; APPROPRIATION 20
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(a) In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $500,000.00 is appropriated from the 1
General Fund to the Department of Housing and Community Development to 2
to provide financial support for home repair, home improvement, housing 3
transition, park infrastructure, legal assistance, and technical assistance. 4
(b) On or before January 15, 2024, the Department of Housing and 5
Community Development, in collaboration with the Central Vermont Office of 6
Economic Opportunity, shall study and report to the General Assembly how to 7
incorporate the considerations and needs of mobile home owners and mobile 8
home parks, including infrastructure and habitably enhancements, into all 9
existing State housing programs. 10
* * * Vermont Housing Finance Agency * * * 11
Sec. 34. FIRST GENERATION HOMEBUYER; APPROPRIATION 12
In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $1,000,000.00 is appropriated from the 13
General Fund to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency for grants through the 14
First Generation Homebuyer Program. 15
* * * Missing Middle-Income Homeownership 16
Development Program * * * 17
Sec. 35. 2022 Acts and Resolves No. 182, Sec. 11 is repealed. 18
Sec. 36. 10 V.S.A. § 629 is added to read: 19
§ 629. MISSING MIDDLE-INCOME HOMEOWNERSHIP 20
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1
(a) The Vermont Housing Finance Agency shall establish a Missing 2
Middle-Income Homeownership Development Program pursuant to this 3
section. 4
(b) As used in this section: 5
(1) “Affordable owner-occupied housing” means owner-occupied 6
housing identified in 26 U.S.C. § 143(c)(1) or that qualifies under Vermont 7
Housing Finance Agency criteria governing owner-occupied housing. 8
(2) “Income-eligible homebuyer” means a Vermont household with 9
annual income that does not exceed 120 percent of area median income. 10
(c) The Agency shall use the funds appropriated in this section to provide 11
subsidies for new construction or acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of 12
affordable owner-occupied housing for purchase by income-eligible 13
homebuyers. 14
(d) The total amount of subsidies for a project shall not exceed 35 percent 15
of eligible development costs, as determined by the Agency, which the Agency 16
may allocate consistent with the following: 17
(1) Developer subsidy. The Agency may provide a direct subsidy to the 18
developer, which shall not exceed the difference between the cost of 19
development and the market value of the home as completed. 20
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(2) Affordability subsidy. Of any remaining amounts available for the 1
project after the developer subsidy, the Agency may provide a subsidy for the 2
benefit of the homebuyer to reduce the cost of purchasing the home, provided 3
that: 4
(A) the Agency includes conditions in the subsidy, or uses another 5
legal mechanism, to ensure that, to the extent the home value has risen, the 6
amount of the subsidy remains with the home to offset the cost to future 7
homebuyers; or 8
(B) the subsidy is subject to a housing subsidy covenant, as defined 9
in 27 V.S.A. § 610, that preserves the affordability of the home for a period of 10
99 years or longer. 11
(3) The Agency shall allocate not less than 33 percent of the funds 12
available through the Program to projects that include a housing subsidy 13
covenant consistent with subdivision (2)(B) of this subsection. 14
(e) The Agency shall adopt a Program plan that establishes application and 15
selection criteria, including: 16
(1) project location; 17
(2) geographic distribution; 18
(3) leveraging of other programs; 19
(4) housing market needs; 20
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(5) project characteristics, including whether the project includes the use 1
of existing housing as part of a community revitalization plan; 2
(6) construction standards, including considerations for size; 3
(7) priority for plans with deeper affordability and longer duration of 4
affordability requirements; 5
(8) sponsor characteristics; 6
(9) energy efficiency of the development; and 7
(10) historic nature of the project. 8
(f)(1) When designing and implementing the program, the Agency shall 9
consult experts in the field and stakeholders to inform the design of the 10
program. 11
(2) The program shall include a streamlined and minimal application 12
process for applicants to apply. 13
(3) The program design shall establish: 14
(A) an outreach and education plan including specific tactics to reach 15
and support eligible applicants, especially those from underserved regions or 16
sectors; 17
(B) an equitable system for distributing grants statewide on the basis 18
of need according to a system of priorities, including: 19
(i) geographic location; 20
(ii) community size; and 21
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(iii) whether an application has already received a grant or is from 1
an applicant in a community that has already received Program funding. 2
(4) The Agency shall use its best efforts to assure: 3
(A) that grant funds awarded are targeted to the geographic 4
communities or regions with the most pressing economic and employment 5
needs; and 6
(B) that the allocation of grant funds provides equitable access to the 7
benefits to all eligible geographical areas. 8
(g) The Agency may assign its rights under any investment or subsidy made 9
under this section to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board or any 10
State agency or nonprofit organization qualifying under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), 11
provided such assignee acknowledges and agrees to comply with the 12
provisions of this section. 13
(h) The Department shall report to the House Committee on General, 14
Housing, and Military Affairs and Senate Committee on Economic 15
Development, Housing and General Affairs on the status of the Program 16
annually, on or before January 15. 17
Sec. 37. MISSING MIDDLE-INCOME HOMEOWNERSHIP; 18
APPROPRIATION 19
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In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $5,000,000.00 is appropriated from the 1
General Fund to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency for the Missing 2
Middle-Income Homeownership Development Program. 3
* * * Middle-Income Rental Housing Revolving Loan Program * * * 4
Sec. 38. 10 V.S.A. § 629a is added to read: 5
§ 629A. MIDDLE-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING LOAN 6
PROGRAM 7
(a) Creation; administration. The Agency shall design and implement the 8
Middle-Income Rental Housing Revolving Loan Program and shall create and 9
administer a revolving loan fund to provide subsidized loans for rental housing 10
developments that serve middle-income households. 11
(b) Loans; eligibility; criteria. 12
(1) The Agency shall adopt processes, procedures, and guidelines to 13
implement the Program consistent with this section, including a simple 14
application process that is accessible to small developers, builders, and 15
contractors. 16
(2) To be eligible for a subsidized loan through the Program, a project 17
shall create two or more new rental housing units, which may include market 18
rate and affordable units, provided that at least 25 percent of the units in the 19
project are affordable to a household earning between 65 and 120 percent of 20
the applicable area median income. Projects may include new construction, 21
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acquisition with substantial rehabilitation, and preservation of naturally 1
occurring affordable housing. 2
(3) A loan is available only for the costs of the project allocable to the 3
affordable units. 4
(4) The Agency shall calculate the maximum amount of a loan, which 5
shall not exceed the lesser of: 6
(A) 35 percent of the costs of the project allocable to the affordable 7
units; or 8
(B) the following amounts based on area median income bands: 9
(i) $125,000.00 per unit for each unit that is affordable to a 10
household earning between 65 and 80 percent of area median income; and 11
(ii) $100,000.00 per unit for each unit that is affordable to a 12
household earning between 81 and 120 percent of area median income. 13
(5) The Agency shall determine the term and interest rate of a loan. The 14
Agency may adopt one or more mechanisms to provide an enhanced subsidy to 15
incentivize projects, including: 16
(A) a lower interest rate; 17
(B) an interest-only option with deferred principal repayment; and 18
(C) partial loan forgiveness. 19
(6) The Agency shall adopt a Program plan that allows for an enhanced 20
subsidy for a project that meets one or more of the following: 21
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(A) The project receives five percent or more of the total funding 1
from an employer or employer-capitalized loan or grant. 2
(B) The project receives five percent or more of the total funding 3
from a municipal or regional housing fund, local or State fiscal recovery fund, 4
or other form of direct government affordable housing investment. 5
(C) The project utilizes tax-exempt bond funding or federal low-6
income housing tax credits for at least 20 percent of the project’s total units. 7
(D) The project is small in scale and provides infill development 8
within a historic settlement pattern. 9
(7) The Agency shall use one or more legal mechanisms to ensure that a 10
subsidized unit remains affordable to a household earning the applicable 11
percent of area median income for the longer of seven years or full repayment 12
of the loan. 13
(c) Program design. 14
(1) When designing and implementing the program, the Agency shall 15
consult experts in the field and stakeholders to inform the design of the 16
program. 17
(2) The program shall include a streamlined and minimal application 18
process for applicants to apply. 19
(3) The program design shall establish: 20
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(A) an outreach and education plan including specific tactics to reach 1
and support eligible applicants, especially those from underserved regions or 2
sectors; 3
(B) an equitable system for distributing grants statewide on the basis 4
of need according to a system of priorities, including: 5
(i) geographic location; 6
(ii) community size; and 7
(iii) whether an application has already received a grant or is from 8
an applicant in a community that has already received Program funding. 9
(4) The Agency shall use its best efforts to assure: 10
(A) that grant funds awarded are targeted to the geographic 11
communities or regions with the most pressing economic and employment 12
needs; and 13
(B) that the allocation of grant funds provides equitable access to the 14
benefits to all eligible geographical areas. 15
(d) Revolving funds; costs of administration. 16
(1) The Agency may use not more than six percent of Program funds for 17
the costs of administration. 18
(2) The Agency shall retain payments of principal, interest, and any fees 19
in a revolving loan fund, the amounts of which it shall use to issue future loans 20
through the Program. 21
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Sec. 39. MIDDLE-INCOME RENTAL HOUSING; APPROPRIATION 1
In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $15,000,000.00 is appropriated from the 2
General Fund to the Vermont Housing Finance Agency to implement the 3
Middle-Income Rental Housing Revolving Loan Program created in 10 V.S.A. 4
§ 629. 5
* * * Vermont Rental Housing Improvement Program * * * 6
Sec. 40. 10 V.S.A. § 699 is amended to read: 7
§ 699. VERMONT RENTAL HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 8
(a) Creation of Program. 9
(1) The Department of Housing and Community Development shall 10
design and implement the Vermont Rental Housing Improvement Program, 11
through which the Department shall award funding to statewide or regional 12
nonprofit housing organizations, or both, to provide competitive grants and 13
forgivable loans to private landlords for the rehabilitation, including 14
weatherization, of eligible rental housing units. 15
(2) The Department shall develop statewide standards for the Program, 16
including factors that partner organizations shall use to evaluate applications 17
and award grants and forgivable loans. 18
(3) A landlord shall not offer unit created through the Program as a 19
short-term rental, as defined in 18 V.S.A. § 4301. 20
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(b) Eligible rental housing units. The following units are eligible for a grant 1
or forgivable loan through the Program: 2
(1) Non-code compliant. The unit does not comply with the requirements 3
of applicable building, housing, or health laws. 4
(2) New accessory dwelling. The unit will be a newly created accessory 5
dwelling unit that meets the requirements of 24 V.S.A. § 4412(1)(E). 6
(c) Administration. The Department shall require a housing organization 7
that receives funding under the Program to adopt: 8
(1) a standard application form that describes the application process and 9
includes instructions and examples to help landlords apply; 10
(2) an award process that ensures equitable selection of landlords, 11
subject to a housing organization’s exercise of discretion based on the factors 12
adopted by the Department pursuant to subsection (a) of this section; and 13
(3) a grant and loan management system that ensures accountability for 14
funds awarded. 15
(d) Program requirements applicable to grants and forgivable loans. 16
(1) A grant or loan shall not exceed $50,000.00 per unit. In determining 17
the amount of a grant or loan, a housing organization shall consider the number 18
of bedrooms in the unit and whether the unit is being rehabilitated or newly 19
created. 20
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(2) A landlord shall contribute matching funds or in-kind services that 1
equal or exceed 20 percent of the value of the grant or loan. 2
(3) A project may include a weatherization component. 3
(4) A project shall comply with applicable building, housing, and health 4
laws. 5
(5) The terms and conditions of a grant or loan agreement apply to the 6
original recipient and to a successor in interest for the period the grant or loan 7
agreement is in effect. 8
(6) The identity of a recipient and the amount of a grant or forgivable 9
loan are public records that shall be available for public copying and inspection 10
and the Department shall publish this information at least quarterly on its 11
website. 12
(e) Program requirements applicable to grants. For a grant awarded under 13
subdivision (b)(1) of this section for a unit that is non-code compliant, the 14
following requirements apply for a minimum period of five years: 15
(1) A landlord shall coordinate with nonprofit housing partners and local 16
coordinated entry organizations to identify potential tenants. 17
(2)(A) Except as provided in subdivision (2)(B) of this subsection (e), a 18
landlord shall lease the unit to a household that is exiting homelessness or 19
actively working with an immigrant or refugee resettlement program. 20
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(B) If, upon petition of the landlord, the Department or the housing 1
organization that issued the grant determines that a household exiting 2
homelessness is not available to lease the unit, then the landlord shall lease the 3
unit: 4
(i) to a household with an income equal to or less than 80 percent 5
of area median income; or 6
(ii) if such a household is unavailable, to another household with 7
the approval of the Department or housing organization. 8
(3)(A) A landlord shall accept any housing vouchers that are available to 9
pay all, or a portion of, the tenant’s rent and utilities. 10
(B) If no housing voucher or federal or State subsidy is available, the 11
total cost of rent for the unit, including utilities not covered by rent payments, 12
shall not exceed the applicable fair market rent established by the Department 13
of Housing and Urban Development. 14
(4)(A) A landlord may convert a grant to a forgivable loan upon approval 15
of the Department and the housing organization that approved the grant. 16
(B) A landlord who converts a grant to a forgivable loan shall receive 17
a 10-percent credit for loan forgiveness for each year in which the landlord 18
participates in the grant program. 19
(f) Requirements applicable to forgivable loans. For a forgivable loan 20
awarded under subdivision (b)(1) of this section for a unit that is non-code 21
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compliant, the following requirements apply for a minimum period of 10 1
years: 2
(1)(A) A landlord shall accept any housing vouchers that are available to 3
pay all, or a portion of, the tenant’s rent and utilities. 4
(B) If no housing voucher or federal or State subsidy is available, the 5
cost of rent for the unit, including utilities not covered by rent payments, shall 6
not exceed the applicable fair market rent established by the Department of 7
Housing and Urban Development. 8
(2) The Department shall forgive 10 percent of the amount of a 9
forgivable loan for each year a landlord participates in the loan program. 10
(g) Requirements for an accessory dwelling unit. 11
(1) For a grant or forgivable loan awarded under subdivision (b)(2) of 12
this section for a unit that is a new accessory dwelling unit,: 13
(1) the total cost of rent for the unit, including utilities not covered by 14
rent payments, shall not exceed the applicable fair market rent established by 15
the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 16
(2) A landlord shall not offer an accessory dwelling unit created through 17
the Program as a short-term rental, as defined in 18 V.S.A. § 4301. 18
(2) period of years for grants and for loans? 19
(3) requirement that dwelling unit to which ADU is subordinate remain 20
owner-occupied for a period of years? 21
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(h) Lien priority. A lien for a grant converted to a loan or for a forgivable 1
loan issued pursuant to this section is subordinate to: 2
(1) a lien on the property in existence at the time the lien for 3
rehabilitation and weatherization of the rental housing unit is filed in the land 4
records; and 5
(2) a first mortgage on the property that is refinanced and recorded after 6
the lien for rehabilitation and weatherization of the rental housing unit is filed 7
in the land records. 8
Sec. 41. VHIP; APPROPRIATION 9
In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $15,000,000.00 is appropriated from the 10
General Fund to the Department of Housing and Community Development for 11
the Vermont Rental Housing Improvement Program. 12
Sec. 42. VERMONT HOUSING & CONSERVATION BOARD; 13
APPROPRIATION 14
In fiscal year 2024 the amount of $15,000,000.00 is appropriated from the 15
General Fund to the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board to provide 16
affordable mixed-income income rental housing and homeownership units; 17
improvements to manufactured homes and communities; recovery residences; 18
and, if determined eligible, housing available to farm workers and refugees. 19
VHCB shall also use the funds for shelter and permanent homes for those 20
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experiencing homelessness in consultation with the Secretary of Human 1
Services. 2
* * * Effective Date * * * 3
Sec. 43. EFFECTIVE DATES 4
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023, except that Secs. 1 (24 V.S.A. 5
§ 4414), 2 (24 V.S.A. § 4412) except for subdivision (D), 3 (24 V.S.A. 6
§ 4413), and 4 (24 V.S.A. § 4303) shall take effect on December 1, 2024. 7
From:Paul Conner
To:Scott Moore
Cc:Helen Riehle; Jessie Baker; kramhinsdale@leg.state.vt.us
Subject:Omnibus Housing Bill; Requested 2/8 Testimony Follow-up
Date:Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:38:50 PM
Dear Scott,
Would you kindly share the message below with the members of the Senate Economic
Development, Housing, and General Affairs Committee as the requested follow-up from South
Burlington’s Testimony on February 8th?
Paul
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Dear Senators,
Thank you once again for providing Chair Riehle and myself the opportunity to testify before the
Economic Development Housing and General Affairs Committee last week. We appreciate all of the
hard work that is being done to address housing need on a Statewide basis. During our testimony,
you asked for follow-up on a handful of items. Please find this information below, and of course we
would welcome the opportunity to continue our dialogue on this critically important subject as the
bill evolves, in whatever capacity is most useful to you.
Water & Sewer Infrastructure.
South Burlington has completed two significant wastewater infrastructure projects in the past 10-15
years.
1. Airport Parkway Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrade & expansion (serving South
Burlington and Colchester):
Total project cost $21,800,000
State/Federal Funds $5,395,000 (loan forgiveness)
2. Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility / Hadley Road re-routing
Total project cost $2,342,375
State/Federal Funds $514,504 (grants and loan forgiveness)
Affordable Housing / Inclusion Zoning Density Bonuses
South Burlington has adopted a city-wide requirement for Inclusionary Zoning. For all development
involving 12 or more dwelling units, 10% (if ownership) or 15% (if rental) of the dwelling units must
be permanently affordable. Incentives and offsets included in this program:
Density Offset:
For each ownership inclusionary unit required, developer is provided two (2) market
rate units as additional density
For each rental inclusionary unit required, developer is provided one (1) market rate
unit as additional density
Density Bonus: For each additional permanently affordable dwelling unit provided beyond
minimum required, developer is provided an additional market rate unit.
Density Offset and Density Bonus may be combined up to a 50% total bonus above
base density of the zoning district
Unit types: Any permanently affordable 3-bedroom dwelling unit counts as two (2) units for
the purposes of meeting minimum required inclusionary units. Any permanently affordable 3-
bedroom dwelling unit counts as three (3) units for the purposes of meeting minimums.
Additional lot coverage is provided in certain zoning districts
Parking minimums for ALL dwelling units have been reduced or eliminated.
Under certain circumstances, a developer may provide land and/or off-site inclusionary
dwelling units to fulfill their requirements.
Next steps & Supplemental Testimony:
We’ve been notified of an updated draft of the legislation that was published 2/14/23; thank you for
your ongoing and diligent work. We are reviewing the draft and would welcome the opportunity to
provide feedback and continue our dialogue with Legislators in the coming days and weeks.
Regarding Thursday evening’s (2/16/2023) public input session, the City of South Burlington as an
entity will not have a representative providing supplemental testimony. Instead we anticipate
hosting a dialogue at our next regular City Council meeting (2/21/2023) and possibly having
additional feedback via a designated point of contact subsequently. Individual members of our
community may elect to participate at Thursday’s input session as residents and citizens subject to
participation guidelines established by the Committee.
Sincerely,
Paul
Paul Conner, AICP
Director of Planning & Zoning
City of South Burlington
180 Market Street, South Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 846-4106
www.sbvt.gov
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To: Jessie Baker, City Manager
From: Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Director
Colin McNeil, City Attorney
Subject: Garden Street project ROW purchase: 1270 Williston Road
Date: February 16, 2023
Background: Since the late 70s the City has planned to improve the Midas Drive/White
Street/Williston Road intersection. As part of the TIF District Plan, the
intersection was incorporated into the Garden Street project. The intersection
was studied and an option selected, with the proposed realignment
recommendation being approved and incorporated into the project plans.
Realignment – which comes with significant vehicular safety, traffic, and
pedestrian and bicycle mobility benefits, requires the acquisition of the 1270
Williston Road property.
Over the years, the City has had conversations off and on with the property
owner representative, Bob Eddy, regarding acquisition of the property.
In the fall of 2022, Mr. Eddy contacted the City to see if South Burlington was
still interested in purchasing the property as the travel agency was terminating
their lease. The City and Mr. Eddy met several times and ultimately settled on
a purchase price of $535,000.
A purchase and sale agreement contingent upon Council approval has been
signed.
Garden Street project costs are 100% TIF district financing eligible.
Attachments: •Diagrams showing the property in the context of the Garden Street
project
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of 1270 Williston Road for
$535,000 plus all related closing costs and authorize the City Manager to
execute any and all documents on behalf of the City to complete the purchase.
Existing Conditions with parcel highlighted
Garden Street Project – Williston Road Intersections (parcel highlighted)
1270 Williston Road in yellow
South Burlington Fire Department
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4110
Fax (802) 846-4125
To: Jessie Baker, City Manager
From: Steven A. Locke, Fire Chief
CC: City Council
RE: SAFER Grant Application Approval
Date February 16, 2023
The Fire Department is requesting authorization to apply for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Our proposal is for three additional firefighter
positions which would add one more person to each shift. The SAFER grant program covers the
entire salary and benefits costs of the employee for a period of three years. There would be an
estimated additional cost for uniforms and protective clothing of $10,000 that could be found
within the Department’s existing budget. It is anticipated grants will be awarded in the fall of
2023, so the City would not realize any additional personnel expense until the middle of FY27
when half a year of the costs would be included. If the City decided to continue to fund the
positions, the full expense would need to be included in the FY28 budget. It is anticipated that
expense would be approximately $300,000. Finally, if awarded the grant, there is a formal
process in which the grant could either be accepted or declined, so approving the application
submittal, does not bind the City to accepting the funds.
One of the primary purposes of the SAFER grant is to assist fire departments in meeting national
deployment standards. Currently our Department does not meet these standards which increases
the risks of injury to our firefighters. If one additional person is added to each shift and with the
recent agreement with the Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department to automatically
respond on all reported structural fires, our ability to meet these standards greatly increases.
Deploying the recommended number of firefighters on the initial alarm assignment helps to
ensure all critical tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
An additional beneficial aspect of adding one additional firefighter to each shift is the
opportunity to remove the shift commander from serving as the company officer. This plan
allows the shift supervisor to respond in a command vehicle only to incidents where they are
needed. The Department’s command structure is extremely flat, with the captains having limited
time to perform administrative or supervisory responsibilities. This proposal would allow greater
flexibility during their day and ensure adequate time to complete high level projects. Finally,
during high risks incidents, the shift commander would serve as the incident commander not
having to leave their firefighters unsupervised.
I look forward to discussing this proposal with you.
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
Update City Comprehensive Plan [expires 2/24]
*Affirm Values & Goals
* Review implementation of 2016 Plan
* Establish "knowns" / data analysis for 2024 Plan
* Host robust public participation
* Establish measurable objectives by subject area
* Establish policy/actions for 2024 Plan
* Prepare for formal adoption process beginning in FY24
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
*Council & Planning Commission held joint meeting in
October to discuss values, goals, implementation
schedule, and "knowns".
*Subsequently, Planning Commission reviewed minor
updates and supported staff circulating this as the
working draft
*P&Z Staff met with each Department individually to gather
information, perspectives, anticipated needs, and their
broader feedback as service providers
*Each Committee has met to provide questions, information
needs, and initial perspectives on key issues
*Community Conversation Series (11 community meetings on
a range of topics and geographies) underway Feb/March
*Online community poll went live early Feb; as of 2/15; 170
responses
*Drafting of chapters and initial objectives/policies underway
Themes and topics to be more thoroughly addressed
•Addressing Climate Change (mitigation, resiliency, adaptation)
•Emphasizing Equity in our work
•Creating greater emphasis on people, community, and equity
•Neighborhoods, connections, and transitions
•Creating greater measurability in the Plan’s Objectives
•Assuring consistency of objectives and policies within the Plan
•Addressing housing and affordability
•Addressing economic activity and resiliency
•And others as identified
Develop strategy for funding and sequencing the following likely plans:
*Climate Action
*Cultural
*Open Space
*Parks
*Equity
*Transportation
*Housing
*and others as identified
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
*Commission and Council approved grant submittal
for an Equity in Planning framework
*Strategy work to be developed as part of Plan
* See notes above on status
Assess the City's Industrial-Commercial Zoning districts: What uses
MUST be away from housing? Should we reserve land for those
purposes only while making other "business parks" eligible for a wider
range of mixed uses? Consider support services & uses
Planning & Zoning *Planning Commission / Staff prepared and submitted
request in November to Economic Development
Committee to consider these and related questions
*Economic Development Committee is reviewing
*** Youth programming to support families in the downtown core.
What services are missing (e.g. Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Youth Center,
mental and physical health provision)
Planning & Zoning, Police,
Recreation, Library
Update #2
(February 2023)
*See notes above on status.
Comprehensive Plan Update
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
*Planning Commission endorsed staff outreach Plan
and major themes.
*Staff sent invitation letter to each committee and
department to identify data needs and key questions
to have outreach on.
*Staff began preparing data and topic-by-topic needs
analysis
Planning & Zoning, City
Manager
Update #1
(December 2022)
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
Continue focus on developing City Center and successfully administering the TIF
district*TIF 10 year audit
Community Development Held kick-off meeting with the State Auditor's office
for the 10-year State audit as well as pre-process interviews.
* Providing material requested by the State Auditor
* Completed Annual Report and presented to Council* Prepared for last Bond Vote and educating public on
four projects it provides funding for
Williston Road Streetscape:
*Complete design and initiate ROW acquisition
*Obtain TIF bond authorization
Community
Development, DPW
Revised preliminary plans have been completed and
the ROW phase will commence shortly. TIF bond
proposal will be brought to Council and put on 2023 Town meeting day ballot for TIF District Financing.
* Reviewed preliminary plans and State comments on
preliminary plans.
* Bond vote on March ballot for public consideration.
*** Garden Street:
*Complete the right of way acquisition and design
*Obtain TIF bond authorization for Phase II
*Bid out project
Community
Development, DPW
TIF bond proposal will be brought to Council and put
on 2023 Town meeting day ballot for TIF District
Financing.
* Positive agreement with key property owner for right-
of-way.
* Bond vote on March ballot for public consideration.
City Center Park Boardwalk Connection:
*Design, obtain funding for, and contract for construction
*Obtain TIF bond authorization
Community
Development, DPW
60% plans were brought to the public and design
completion is underway.
TIF bond proposal will be brought to Council and put
on 2023 Town meeting day ballot for TIF District
Financing.
* Bond vote on March ballot for public consideration.
Develop East West Crossing - Pedestrian Bicycle Bridge over I-89 Project
*Under design with Community through October
*Obtain TIF bond authorization *Begin developing construction documents
Community
Development, DPW
Final concept recommended and accepted following
robust public outreach process.
TIF bond proposal will be brought to Council and put on 2023 Town meeting day ballot for TIF District
Financing.Contracted with State of Vermont and US DOT for
RAISE Grant.Completed utility and soil exploration.
* Completed soil testing and utility location work based
on concept.
* City, State and consultants worked through a value engineering process on the concept. Project will have a
reduced width (maximum 22 feet versus original of 30, for comparison Winooski bridge is 12') which removed
both steel and complexity. U-Mall connect is also simplified.
*** Dorset Street Signals:
*Complete construction / installation of new hardware.
*Consider how new hardware and signals can be used to make Dorset St more
walkable.
*Evaluate Adaptive signal technology. Scope this work and get rough costs for
implementation.
DPW, Community
Development
Project was bid and construction awarded to ECI.
Additional project costs are included in FY24 CIP.
Grant application for evaluation of adaptive
technology has been submitted.
Contractor has started work on the project. Once initial
soil investigations and borings are complete we'll have a
schedule that can be shared. No word yet on adaptive
technology grant.
Be nimble in supporting future of U Mall and other private development in City
Center
City Manager,
Community
Development, Planning &
Zoning
Have engaged private sector developers through
multi-departmental meetings on proposed
development to improve efficiency of reviews and
have high-level issues addressed together
*Community Development began conversations with
developers regarding aspects of FBC which restrict
development.
Consider expanding Neighborhood Development Area Designation Planning & Zoning,
Community Development
Staff has reached out to Vermont Dept of Housing
and Community Development to confirm process and has begun speaking with property owners.
*Staff participated in required pre-application meeting
with DHCD Staff*Overall concept of expansion was presented to
Planning Commission
Land Development Regulations Updates: Continue revisions to City Center Form
Based Code and associated Official Map updates to support successful
development of the downtown
Planning & Zoning,
Community Development
*Staff is collecting input from development
community on topics in general
*Planning Commission is reviewing amendments to
clarify process & regulated related to environmental
protection standards, including in the FBC.
*Staff is working on an amendment in the T3+ area
following guidance provided by the Planning
Commission last year.
Update
(December 2022)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
City Center and Tax Increment Financing District
Update #2
(February 2023)
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Complete Development of the City's Principal Climate Action Plan Planning & Zoning CAP Adopted by City Council October
3, 2022
Complete.
Prepare specific Implementation Plans by Sector, beginning with
Transportation, Governance, and Buildings/Thermal
Planning & Zoning Transportation implementation plan
has been kicked-off with CCRPC and
VHB. Advisory Group structure
shared with Council.
*Transportation Implementation Plan well underway;
Advisory Group has been formed and had first of 3
meetings in January
*RFP for Municipal Operations to go out in winter 2023
Receive Plan and begin implementation of highest priority actions in
current fiscal year
Planning & Zoning,
City Manager, Others
as needed
*Council adopted heating / hot water
ordinance pertaining to new
construction November 7, 2022.
*Heating/Hot water ordinance took effect 2/15/23
*Climate Action Plan targets being incorporated into
Comprehensive Plan
*Funding request for a walk/bike Master Plan was
submitted to CCRPC as part of their annual UPWP
offering
*Council has directed staff to develop an ordinance on
leaf blowers
*Council has directed staff to review legal options for
hearing in existing buildings
*Bikeshare Program new RFP issued 1/2023 after
former provider left. Bids have been received and are
being reviewed with objective of re-launching in South
Burlington, Winooski, Burlington in May 2023
With FY24 budget consider staff capacity to implement City Manager,
Planning & Zoning,
Others
*FY 2024 Budget includes options for
Council funding of Climate work
*City Manager presented options for Council consider
regarding staffing/funding Climate Action Work;
Council to continue discussion in April
Communicate widely on the CAP and strategies Planning & Zoning,
City Manager
*Staff has posted adopted Plan to
website, announced via City News,
and published an article in the Other
Paper discussing the CAP
*Updates being provided via City platforms
*City Plan 2024 Community Conversations series
includes a session on Climate Change & Energy
Develop publicly available reporting on CAP Planning & Zoning,
City Manager
Sustainability Report provided to
Council
Additional capacity needed
Awaiting capacity.
Update
(December 2022)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Update #2
(February 2023)
Climate Action Plan
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Launch the Chittenden County Public Safety
Authority with partners
Police, Fire, City
Manager
Received over 2 million in grant funding to support start up costs.
Trying to find funding source to close the gap on final million
needed.
Project experienced a set back when the Town of
Colchester voted not to fund FY 24 contributions. We are
working to find alternative paths forward.
Illuminate Vermont Artisan Festival to promote City
Center, support local hospitality industry and
Vermont artisans
Recreation & Parks,
Community
Development
Illuminate Vermont is in full planning mode as the event is planned
for December 16 and 17 4:00-8:00pm. Secured grant funding from
the state, matched by city council allocation and community
sponsors. BTV is our headline sponsor supporting this event.
Illuminate Vermont was a success. 750 in attendance for
the first night and over 1600 in attendance the second
night. Staff are finalizing the actual budget and preparing
the grant report. Agreement that we will do the event in
2023 with some adjustments and additional sponsorship
dollars. Dates to be determined by end of February 2023
to start shopping sponsorships.
Support and create affinity spaces for South
Burlington residents, employees and business
owners
Recreation & Parks,
Community
Development, Library
No action yet.Initial meetings have kicked off; the group has agreed to
meet monthly to identify needs, direction and
community outreach.
Update #2
(February 2023)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Opportunity Oriented
*Prioritize development that occurs within the community into the higher intensity areas identified within this Plan
*Support a diverse and vibrant economy built on quality jobs, employment centers and a supportive educational and research system; support markets for local agricultural and food products.
Being a supportive and engaged member of the larger regional and
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update
(December 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible Department
Plan for Recreation Center future (assess community interest,
new facility, existing spaces, etc.)
Recreation & Parks,
Community Development
Project has not advanced pending Council
direction.
Project has not advanced. Awaiting prioritizing.
SBPD will continue to be a leader in recognizing bias in
policing and establishing meaningful relationships with the
immigrant community. This work includes education for staff
and leveraging the partnership formed with our cultural
brokers.
Police, Library,
Community
Development
During November of 2022 Dr. Avila trained all
SBPD staff in biases, microaggressions,
macroaggressions, and micro assaults. This was
the second training evolution related to our goals
of providing fair and impartial policing.
*Library staff touring PD towards future partnerships.
Land Development Regulations Updates:
* Extend use of TDRs to higher density mixed use areas
*Address density on smaller parcels in the SEQ
*Begin to zoning in historically single-family neighborhoods to
allow for thoughtful infill and mix of housing types
Planning & Zoning *LDR amendments extending TDRs to higher
density mixed use areas adopted by Council
11/21/2022
*Commission initiating Comprehensive Plan-level
discussion of historically single-family neighborhoods
Discussions underway as part of Comprehensive Plan
conversations.
Update our Pavement Condition Assessments (PCI) scoring
and use this to guide future street paving. Create a system for
determining where we will spend paving dollars that is transparent and equitable.
DPW PCI software was purchased and configured to
include our streets and shared use paths. Our next
steps are to update the data so that the software can help us generate a plan.
We have started entering past year's paving information
to update the software. We anticipate this being complete
in late February. We'll then identify priority areas for re-evaluation and make a plan for collecting the information
necessary to update the model.
Modernize rules and regulations on dogs and common spaces
for dogs
Recreation & Parks,
Legal, DPW
Not yet started Common Areas for Dogs Committee has drafted new rules
within dog parks and is reviewing ordinances ahead of
making recommendations.
Develop a policy on when the City assumes ownership for privately developed parks, open spaces, and roads (rec paths
and sidewalks), and ensure maintenance resources are
developed
Planning & Zoning, DPW, Legal DPW Standards are being developed to improve processes for construction, as-built drawings, and
inspection processes before ownership transfer
can occur.
A first draft was prepared, but needs inter-departmental review and coordination.
Plan for the transformational and effective use of ARPA
funding
City Manager *Survey completed and presented to Council in
September
*November 30th Council meeting to hear from
Committees*Step down of ARPA investment in FY24 budget
Council heard from the Committees on November 30th.
Council received recommendations as part of the FY24
budget process. Decisions will be made once the new
Council is seated.
Increase programming for underserved populations Recreation & Parks,
Library
All three elementary schools have brought their
English language learning (ELL) families to the
library for card sign up and tours of the KidSpace.
ESL discussion group has added new members. Recreation and Parks Department hosted three
pop up events in the THC housing facilities and
continues to work with all school counselors to
support scholarship opportunities for children
registering for programs.
Recreation will continue to plan for summer Pop events at
the the CHT buildings and is working with school
counselors at each elementary school to support program
and camp registrations. We are hoping to attend a joint principals meeting in the near future to talk about services
and how we can best connect with the underserved
school age population.
Orient our eligible South Burlington neighbors to the Airport's
noise mitigation funds and efforts
City Manager, Planning
& Zoning
Not yet started Not yet started
Hubbard Natural Area: Complete design phase and prepare
bid documents
DPW Work with consultants is on-going for recreation
path, parking area, viewing area, and stormwater.
Permitting work has progressed, specifically related to Act
250 and stormwater.
Implement a body worn camera program in addition to the
cruiser camera program.
*Coordinate public records requests advancing the principals
of both transparent and accessible government.
Police The department's body worn camera program has
been fully deployed. Professional staff are
responding to requests for this data and are
becoming fluent in the redaction software and
related law.
The cruiser camera technology which is fully integrated
with the body worn camera technology is slated for
delivery / deployment in March of 2023. This delay has
been attributed to global supply chain.
Increase Community Gardens throughout the community Recreation & Parks Need to identify land for this project In the process of looking at land for this use and identifying ways to forward this work with an intern
program.
*Keep unique features, and maintain or enhance the quality of life of existing
*Be a recognized leader in public education offerings and outcomes
*Provide quality public safety, infrastructure, health, wellness, and recreation services
*Ensure transparent and accessible government.
*Take into account the quality of life of residents, employees, and visitors in the development of City policies, plans, projects, and
Update #2
(February 2023)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Affordable and Community Strong
Creating a robust sense of place and opportunity for our residents and visitors.
*Actively plan for public spaces throughout the City, including public open spaces and public art, such that these spaces can be utilized daily and also for special community-oriented events.
*Establish vibrant streetscapes, civic spaces, public art and public facilities in the Central District and City Center.
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update
(December 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
*Be affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life
Collaborate on providing community services: *Coordinate marketing efforts with Rec and Library, Pop Up
Events with Schools, CHT facilities
*Launch remote service delivery
*Support Green Up Day by coordination of in Park events
*Weed Warriors and DPW collaborate on work at Parks and
Cemeteries
Recreation & Parks, Library, DPW *Library staff present monthly at the Senior Center luncheon.
* Coordination of Rec and Library to request ARPA
funds to support remote service delivery vehicle.
* Three weed warrior events were hosted in our
natural areas this fall.
As Rec Brochure comes on line Feb 15, program staff will work together to identify events/programs that make
sense for collaboration. In addition, proposed quarterly
"programming" meeting between Library and Recreation
to look ahead and continued partnerships.
Adopt a policy to refer a majority of misdemeanor crimes to
the Community Justice Center.
*Ensure equitable opportunity to justice involved persons and
fully embraces the use of restorative practices to address
crime and disorder in the City.*As part of FY24 budget consider ways to sustainably fund
efforts.
Police *PR-322 Alternative Prosecution was published on
07/01/2022. This policy identified 14
misdemeanor crimes which are direct referrals to
the CJC for restorative justice.
*Explore the use of Opioid settlement funds to support CJC operations.
Program data for January 2023 showed that 60% of the
persons referred to the CJC completed their case
successfully. This alleviates the strain on the traditional CJ
system and leverages restorative practice to address
crime which is much more effective for victims and the community.
South Village Field: Determine future use and work with
developer on construction
Recreation & Parks,
DPW
Internal Staff discussion of potential design
elements for this park that are outside of the
approved design (currently a youth size soccer
field with parking amenity and rest rooms).
Proposals for a community garden facility,
accessible playground and bike ride launch have topped the list. Working on proposal to submit to
developer and coordinating with Rec Impact Fee
language.
No update at this time.
Design and find funding for a new Book/Rec Van service Recreation & Parks,
Library
*Rec and Library have worked together to design a
vehicle that meets both needs, and service
delivery plan that does the same. Project will be
presented for ARPA funds by Trustees.
Awaiting City Council decisions about ARPA funds.
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Complete the FY23 CIP projects prioritized for the Penny
for Paths funds
DPW All FY23 P4P projects are underway with 1
complete, 2 in ROW, and the remainder in design.
All FY23 P4P projects are underway with 1
complete, 2 in ROW, and the remainder in design.
Complete Transportation Demand Management
Regulations
Planning & Zoning,
DPW
Not yet started Have reached out to consultant to re-start work in
March 2023
Consider UPWP applications to build out bike/ped
infrastructure to create an accessible network for all
residents
*Complete FY23 efforts
*Apply for FY24 support
*Focus on pedestrians
Planning & Zoning,
DPW
*All FY23 approved UPWP projects have been
kicked off and are underway.
*Staff is developing recommendations for FY 2024
to go to Planning Commission and Council
December / January
*Work continues on all FY23 approved UPWP
projects.
*FY 2024 UPWP project applications have been
submitted, including bike/ped master plan
Complete Transportation Impact Fee update Planning & Zoning,
DPW
Paused for other priorities Have reached out to consultant to re-start work in
March 2023
Update #2
(February 2023)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Walkable
*Establish a city center with pedestrian-oriented design, mixed uses, and public buildings and civic spaces that act as a focal point to the community.
*Develop a safe and efficient transportation system that supports pedestrian,
Bicycle and pedestrian friendly with safe transportation infrastructure.
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update
(December 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Mitigate Dog waste through installation of more
mutt mitt stations
Recreation & Parks,
DPW
Proposal from Dog Park
Committee to install series of
waste stations- funded in
proposed FY24 CIP
Additional waste stations in the approved budget from
CC; awaiting voter approval in March.
Improve management/maintenance of City-owned
Natural Areas and Public Parks
*Review and update current Open Space Fund
parameters
*Create City Open Space Management Plans
*Develop funding strategy for ongoing maintenance
of City-owned lands
DPW, Planning &
Zoning
Paused for other priorities Proposed budget includes an additional parks
maintenance employee.
Review and consider changes to the City's Emerald
Ash Borer Plan
DPW Staff is discussing tree
maintenance with NRCC
Staff continued to work on this topic with the NRCC.
City arborist met with and provided info to NRCC. The
City obtained a grant to support planting of trees to
replace existing Ash trees in the ROW. An additional
$50,000 for this work was proposed in the FY24
budget. Once funding is known, a reliable plan can be
developed.
Complete Auclair conservation plan and Wheeler
management update
Planning & Zoning *Staff is working with VLT to
prepare the Auclair conservation
*Council approved outline of MOU with Vermont Land
Trust and affirmed funding; staff developing final
language for City manager
Prepare for an Chloride TMDL by instituting winter
maintenance best practices and working with the
private sector on their SOPs.
DPW No update No Update
Bond vote for refurbishment of the Bartlett Bay
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
DPW Vote is planned for March 2023.
Working with legal staff to prepare
a bond schedule and bond
language.
Bond vote is on TMD ballot. Staff is conducting
community outreach / education on this item.
Update #2
(February 2023)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Green & Clean
*Promote conservation of identified important natural areas, open spaces, aquatic resources, air quality, arable land and other agricultural resources, historic sites and
structures, and recreational assets
Emphasizing sustainability for long-term viability of a clean and green
Update
(December 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
*Reduce energy consumption city-wide and increase renewable energy
*Climate Change Resolution
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team
Implementation Strategy Description Responsible
Department
Update permitting systems and processes:
*Provide technology to streamline processes
*Build an expedited pathway for Sustainable Energy Projects
*Support efficient DRB review
Planning &
Zoning
*Staff has met with a pair of vendors; beginning to put
together RFP
Pending staff capacity.
If the following ordinances are considered by the Council,
develop an education, regulation, and enforcement team to
implement. These new ordinances could include:
*Rental Registry
*Housing/Short-term Rentals (AirBnb) ordinance
* Ordinance requiring all new buildings to have a "renewable
primary heating system"
*Energy Inspections
City Manager,
City Attorney,
Fire, Planning
& Zoning
*Fire Department will be supporting the new ordinance
on renewable primary heating systems. Stand ready if
additional resources provided to support a rental
registry.
*Current ordinance includes self-certification language
*FY24 Budget suggests an enforcement team in future
years
City team has been established to review potential
options for a rental registry and the regulation of
short/long term rentals. Plan is to bring Council some
options in April 2023.
Consider charter changes related to governance City Manager,
City Attorney,
City Clerk
Charter Committee meets monthly and is staffed by the
City Manager and City Attorney. To date they have
heard from manager and mayoral professionals from
other communities.
Charter Committee continues to meet. Outreach and
community engagement will start after Town Meeting
Day.
Focus on equity and inclusion
*Adopt a Declaration of Inclusion
*Conduct staff training
*Explore ways to improve our equitable community
engagement
*Complete a library collection diversity audit and review
collection development guidelines for new purchase
*Social Equity in Programs: As part of the FY24 budget, discuss
increase in scholarship funding, fundraising efforts to enhance
scholarship fund, develop pricing pyramid to allow for some
free programming in each age grouping
All Staff *Declaration of Inclusion was adopted in July 2022
*The City engaged Dr. Mercedes Avila in providing the
training "Structural Competence and Cultural Humility"
for all City staff. This will be completed in December
2022.
*Staff applied for and was accepted into the State's
IDEAL program (https://racialequity.vermont.gov/ideal-
vermont)
* Library used direct ARPA funds to do an audit and to
use that audit in moving our collections towards
inclusion. Use of collections will be monitored towards
enhanced publicity and display as needed.
*Planning Commission and Council approved submittal
of Vermont Municipal Planning Grant request to create
an Equity Framework for planning projects
* Outreach and contracting (where feasible) for
Illuminate Vermont focused on hiring and including
BIPOC communities in messaging, as performers and
vendors.
*Black History month displays
*Abenaki Seed Swap speaker
Modernize the City's Personnel Policies and Practices
*Update Personnel Handbook
*Focus on recruitment and retention to better reflect our
community
*Complete a wage classification and market rate study
*Focus on onboarding, orientation, and cross-department
collaboration
*Institute an annual review process and Staff Development
Program with staff input
HR and All
Departments
*On hold pending a new HR Director
*Library has initiated a new orientation checklist based
on new employee feedback.
*Working with employment law attorney on updating
Personnel Policies - project in initial phase.
Strategically align our Capital Improvement Plan to community
objectives and current infrastructure upgrades needed by
creating a scoring system, applying realistic funding goals, and
better communicating plan
All
Departments
In part accomplished with the proposed FY24 CIP.A scoring and prioritization tool is under development.
It will be vetted and implemented as part of the FY25
CIP development process.
Develop a process for handling requests for speed studies,
traffic counts, stop signs, traffic calming and related requests.
Ensure that the process is transparent and equitable.
DPW, Planning
& Zoning
Traffic request process is being developed with Stantec
as the consultant.
A first draft of this document been prepared and
reviewed by staff.
Consider establishing or joining a Communications Union
District to improve broadband services
City Manager,
Legal
Voters approved on Election Day in November
Partnering with surrounding communities on
implementation
CUD Board was established. City Manger and City
Attorney are currently the representatives on the
Board. A $300k grant was received to study feasibility.
Update #2
(February 2023)
City of South Burlington
FY23 Policy Priorities & Strategies
Approved: August 15, 2022
Report #2 (February 21, 2023)
Core Municipal Services and Administration
Role of City Manager and Leadership Team Update
(December 2022)"This is how we are accomplishing this vision."
Determine the City's short (1-3 years) to medium (3-5 years)
term data and GIS needs and determine how best to
implement for our staff and residents
All Staff Proposal is in the FY24 Budget GIS/Data Analyst position proposed in FY24 budget
Consider lenses with which City decisions are made (climate,
equity, fiscal/affordability, sustainability, and others)
City Manager
and All
Not yet started Not yet started
Complete a utility rate study to ensure our wastewater and
drinking water rates can appropriately fund the required
maintenance of our existing system and can pay for future
capital needs.
DPW Work on a rate study was initiated and data collection
is underway.
Work continues. Anticipating more information before
the next update.
Complete project to review the City's municipal ordinances
and modernize
All
Departments
On hold pending executive team staffing and Council
priorities
*Review of draft proofs of all updated ordinances is
underway. City Attorney is coordinating with
Municode, the company the City has contracted with
to help us with this project.
Complete project to put land records online City Clerk Make the land records available for research from
outside city hall. Will be for a fee to help protect both
citizen's privacy as well as keep the revenue stream for
the city.
Work continues with the goal of completion this
summer.
Develop and implement a Fire/EMS Strategic Plan Fire Strategic planning session scheduled for spring 2023.Strategic planning session will be held March 20 - 23,
2023. Invites for public participation will be send out
shortly.
Consider increasing the size of the Planning Commission for
consideration on Town Meeting Day 2023
City Manager,
City Attorney
Planning Commission and Charter Committee
recommended not making this change