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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - City Council - 07/15/2019 AGENDA SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL South Burlington City Hall 575 Dorset Street SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT Regular Session 6:30 P.M.Monday, July 15, 2019 1. Pledge of Allegiance. (6:30 – 6:31 PM) 2. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency. Kevin Dorn (6:31 – 6:32 PM) 3. Recognition and remembrance of former City Manager and City Engineer Bill Szymanski (6:32 – 6:37) 4. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items. (6:37 – 6:42 PM) 5. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda. (6:42 – 6:47 PM) 6. Announcements and City Manager’s Report. (6:47 – 6:58 PM) 7. City and School Collaboration (Discussion) (6:58 – 7:08 PM) 8. Consent Agenda: (7:08 – 7:10 PM) A. *** Consider and Sign Disbursements B. *** Approve minutes May 6th & June 3rd 9. *** Presentation, discussion and possible Council action related to updating South Burlington Parks’ Management Plans (7:10 – 7:20 PM) Jennifer Kochman, Dave Crawford, Holly Rees 10. *** Update from the Recreation and Parks Committee on current activities – Jennifer Kochman, Tami Zylka, Holly Rees (7:20 – 7:35 PM) 11. Consider and possibly award a contract for design services for a proposed South Burlington Recreational Facility – Kevin Dorn (7:35 – 7:40 PM) 12. ***Council interviews and possible appointment to South Burlington Boards, Committees and Commissions (7:40 – 7:45 PM) 13. *** Council consideration and possible action related to proposed changes to the South Burlington Official Map and possible purchase of property. (7:45 – 7:55 PM) 14. *** Council discussion and possible action on a draft letter from the Council to the Members of the City of Burlington Council related to their approval of changes to Burlington zoning bylaws for the South End of Burlington (E­LM zone) – Councilor Emery (7:55 – 8:15 PM) 15. *** Update and Council discussion regarding proposed draft Memorandum of Understanding between the City of South Burlington, City of Winooski and City of Burlington related to relationships between the three communities on matters involving the Burlington International Airport and the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) – Chair Riehle (8:15 – 8:30 PM) 16. Update on Consensus polling application – Kevin Dorn (8:30 – 8:40 PM) 17. Update from Council members on Committee assignments (8:40 – 8:50 PM) 18. Other Business (8:50 – 8:55 PM) 19. Adjourn (8:55 PM) Respectfully Submitted: Kevin Dorn Kevin Dorn, City Manager *** Attachments Included Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 07/16/19 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 7/16/2019 3594 Trevor & Sarah Andrews 90.50 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 7/8/2019 VI-14864 REFUND 90.50 90.50 7/16/2019 3595 Champlain Water District 48,842.66 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 6/30/2019 VI-14859 SBWD-351 48,842.66 48,842.66 7/16/2019 3596 Champlain Water District 120,963.53 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 6/30/2019 VI-14862 SBWD-344 584.97 584.97 6/30/2019 VI-14863 JUNE 120,378.56 120,378.56 7/16/2019 3597 City Of South Burlington 341,708.20 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 6/30/2019 VI-14860 JUNE SEWER CHARGES 341,708.20 341,708.20 7/16/2019 3598 City Of South Burlington 159,605.75 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 6/30/2019 VI-14861 JUNE STORMWATER 159,605.75 159,605.75 Total Amount Paid: 671,210.64 SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Printed: July 11, 2019 Page 1 of 1 Resolution Recreation and Parks Committee May 13, 2019 Recreation and parks Committee recommends formation of a Management Plan Task Force, whose sole charge would be the creation and updating of the needed management plans for the city�s open spaces. Task force be comprised of the following staff, committee, expert and community representatives: ÿ Representative from Recreation Parks Committee ÿ Representative from Natural Resources Committee ÿ Ashley Parker, City Project Manager ÿ Holly Rees, Director, Department of Recreation & Parks ÿ Craig Lambert, City Arborist ÿ Andrew Noonan, Park Foreman ÿ Ethan Tapper, County Forester; &/or other State Ecology Professional ÿ Representative from the Community/Professional in the Field (i.e.: South Burlington Master Naturalist) Approved unanimously May 13, 2019 Jennifer Kochman, Chair Recreation and Parks Committee Holly Rees, Director, Recreation and Parks Department 2018 RECREATION & PARKSANNUAL REPORT The mission of the Recreation and Parks Department is to connect divers, dynamic public spaces and programs which grow, inspire and create inclusive social interactions through land and people. We aim to foster a supportive and constructive environment that embrace equity through inclusive decision making and mindful daily actions. Staff Fiscal year 2018 proved to be a significant year of change in the department as we saw the retirement of two key individuals: Administrative Assistant Darla Champine (a 35+ year city employee) and seasoned Director Maggie Leugers. As retirement doors closed, windows were opened, allowing for the advancement and promotion of the existing Assistant Director to an initial Interim leadership position and eventual permanent Directorship. Additionally, a new collaborative position of Customer Service Specialist was created to meet the needs of the vacated Administrative Assistant role, while addressing the need for a dynamic front line greeter at city hall. This new Customer Service Specialist position was filled in February and has been providing energy and efficiency to the Recreation Department as well the greater City Hall. Parks 2018 saw the permanent closure of the Jaycee Dog Park as fencing was removed and a new committee formed by the City Council to study available lands and protocols for a new South Burlington Dog Park(s). This independent committee of the City Council was created by merging interested residents along with representation of both the Natural Resources Committee and the Recreation and Parks Committee as a one year initiative. Former Director, Maggie Leugers, was hired as a consultant to run this year long project with anticipated results due to City Council early spring of 2019. While the dog park closure navigated through some tumultuous waters, residents rallied behind the Opening of two new city parks: City Center Park and Bay Crest Park Phase 1. City Center Park, located off Barrett and Iby Streets, is host to a variety of native plantings, trails, natural play elements, connected pathway and an urban forest. Access from Market Street is a planned highlight of this park, as infrastructure is already in place for future connectivity. On the other side of town, located between Spear Street and Shelburne Road, we welcomed Bay Crest Park. A small parcel that will remain fairy open, preserving the free play space area this neighborhood has long enjoyed, while providing a modest walking trail and connectivity to neighboring communities. The pathway and bridge were opened this year as phase one, and phase two in the upcoming year will see the installation of small natural play element structure and viewing benches. Recreation & Parks Recap City Center Park Additionally, with changes and improvements planned through Open Space funds for Red Rocks, we tested our first summer at Red Rocks Park without an entry fee for parking. Instead of hiring for parking attendants, we invested the funds into Park Rangers, who provided both maintenance and patron support which allowed for increased communications regarding the assets of the park and education and enforcement of ordinances held within the park. Senior Center 180 Market Street saw the approved addition of a Senior Center, which brings excitement to the community as the first owned, operated and programed spaced afforded the recreation department. The space will be programmed for Senior Activities Monday – Friday from 8:00-4:00 with additional community programming in the evening and on weekends. Both the Recreation and Parks Committee and Staff have been involved in the initial planning stages of this space to include space requirements, and amenities and will stay connected in the project through the fit and finishes as completion. Day Camp Closes its Doors With an active program already existing through the School District for out of school care, our day camp numbers have been dwindling for years. It became clear that the city’s needs were being met through an established and stellar program and that the Recreation Department Day Camp was no longer sustainable so we shifted focus to providing a varied inventory of ½ day specialty camps. The preparation for summer camps thus became far less complicated as we did not have to advertise, hire, train and manage the fleet of 20-30 seasonal staff that we traditionally had. This allowed us time to focus on other offerings and infuse amenities into both established and new programs. Bikes & Bites Rebranded The food truck event formally known as Bikes and Bites, was rebranded to SoBu Nite Out and yet again proved successful, engaging more than 1,200 over the summer series. Feedback on this popular event point to the desire to have the frequency increased to weekly during July and August and an enhancement of a fireworks display for at least one of the nights. We have worked diligently to stream line the efficiency of program and have included significant cost savings for the event and look to continued sponsorship to provide these events free to the community. City Center Park SATISFACTION REPORT SB Rotary planting trees at the tree nursery SATISFACTION REPORT Produced 20+ Events • SoBu Nite Out • A Knight to Remember • Halloween Spooktacular • Pumpkin Carving • Drive in Movie • Mornin’ Joe with Fido • Yappy Hour • Senior Holiday Meal • Holiday Lights Tour • Valentine Dance • Family Bingo • Kites in the Park • Camp Out • Senior BBQ SB Rotary planting trees at the tree nursery 5 DEPARTMENT GOALS FOR 2019 1. Fully Staffed To be fully staffed with 5 full time employees to include: Director, 2 Recreation Specialists, 1 Special Projects Coordinator and 1 Customer Service Specialist. Once appropriately staffed, work to fine tune structure and efficiency flow by reviewing job descriptions, responsibilities and duties. 2. Tell Our Story Mindfully engage with the public in sharing information about our park system and recreation offerings (access, maps, narratives etc) to include weekly articles in the The Other Paper and subsequent website postings, as well as formulate and execute a strategic marketing plan for the department. Telling our story to the community we serve is essential and high priority in this coming year. 3. Outreach and Advocacy Further outreach, education and advocacy efforts for indoor recreation space to support the community’s long identified need. This will include diligent work with the Recreation and Parks Committee as well as identifying and networking with individual stakeholder groups. 4. Community Engagement Increase community engagement opportunities through the addition of new events to include seasonal fun runs, festivals, concerts etc. and continue to collaborate with community partners to provide sustainability through sponsorship opportunities. 5. Program Growth Increase program inventory offerings by 25% and additionally infusion of significant growth (+/- 40%) for our adult and pre-school populations. RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE The Recreation and Parks Committee is appointed by the South Burlington City Council to serve the residents of South Burlington by acting in an advisory capacity to the Recreation and Parks Department and the City Council. The Director of the Recreation and Parks Department serves as the staff liaison for the Committee. Highlights of the past year: • Advocacy: The committee advocated for public approval of votes for the City Center Community Center. The Senior Center/Program Space run by Recreation and Parks Department will be located in the new facility. These spaces will create opportunity for many kinds of programming. The Community Center will open in 2020. • In August 2018, Recreation and Parks presented a Resolution to City Council to support creation of an indoor recreation facility. Recreation and Parks and city management are studying plans for a facility adjacent to the Cairns Arena in Veteran’s Park. • City Center Park opened in August, 2018. The Committee participated in planning and naming the park. • Task force/liaison: Members of the R and P Committee serve on the Open Space and Gap Analysis Task Force and the Interim Zoning Open Space Task Force. The committee has liaison to the Dog Park Committee. • Review of site plans: The committee meets with developers to review proposed site plans to ensure sufficient and appropriate open space in development. Updates to PUD guidelines, and the menu of options are helpful in this review. • The Wheeler Nature Park Conservation Easement Task Force presented the Framework to City Council January 3. • May, 2018 NRPA Review: The Committee submitted a summary of the review to City Council. • The committee welcomes comments and suggestions from residents. Outdoor courts were reworked to accommodate our many avid pickle-ball players. • Goals and on-going concerns: Chief among those are the need for indoor recreation and program facilities; after decades of advocacy these facilities are in planning. Second is creation of sufficient playing fields to accommodate demand and maintenance. Also needed: review of recreation priorities for open space, and developing a Master Plan for Parks. • George Donovan and Linda Chiasson ended their terms this year; we thank them for their service. We welcome new members Jon Pence and Tami Zylka. • We are excited to begin 2019, working closely with Holly Rees and her exceptionally talented and committed staff. We thank Maggie Leugers who retired as Director of Recreation and Parks Department in May, 2018. SoBu Nite Out (formerly Bikes & Bites) the of powerparks Camper having fun at fishing camp last summer NRPA Performance Review Summary 2019 Prepared by: South Burlington Recreation and Parks Department and South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee Reader Note: Data presented in italics comes from the NRPA 2019 Agency Review Park and Recreation Agencies Overview Park and recreation agencies take on many responsibilities for their communities, beyond their “traditional” roles of operating parks and related facilities (96 percent) and providing recreation programming and services (93 percent). In addition to those two core functions, the top responsibilities for park and recreation agencies are: ■ Have budgetary responsibility for their administrative staff (87 percent of agencies) ■ Operate and maintain indoor facilities (87 percent) ■ Operate, maintain or manage trails, greenways and/or blueways (TGB) (78 percent) ■ Conduct major jurisdiction-wide special events (76 percent) ■ Operate, maintain or manage special purpose parks and open spaces (71 percent) ■ Operate and maintain non-park sites (65 percent) ■ Operate, maintain or contract outdoor swim facilities/ water parks (59 percent) ■ Administer or manage tournament/event-quality outdoor sports complexes (57 percent) ■ Operate, maintain or contract tennis center facilities (51 percent) ■ Administer community gardens (40 percent). The Big Question How does the South Burlington Recreation and Parks Department compare with agencies serving communities of comparable size across the nation? Facilities Recreation Center Park and recreation agencies also offer a number of indoor facilities to their residents. A majority of agencies offers community centers and recreation centers. Also common are senior centers, performance amphitheaters and nature centers. The typical agency with community centers has a facility for every 28,750 residents while those agencies with at least one recreation center has one such facility for every 30,470 residents. Two in five agencies offer senior centers, with one facility for every 58,092 residents in their jurisdiction. Summary: The need for an indoor recreation facility to support our active community has been agreed on for over two decades. In 1998 the work of identifying program needs as ingredients to a community center began, with formal plans for a significant facility to be built at what was then called Dorset Park. While the need was well identified, documented and supported, the concept was never placed on a city ballot, and was shelved. In December 2018, the South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee made a recommendation to City Council proposing a new indoor recreation facility to be constructed at Veterans Memorial Park. As envisioned by this committee, the new facility would accommodate four high school basketball-sized courts for various net sports, with one of the four reserved as a turf field. The facility would also include an indoor walking track, programming space, and would house the Recreation & Parks department staff. In March 2019 the community voted, and funding in the form of an option tax was not approved. There was no direct vote on the need for the facility or the appropriateness of the design. Program Space In preparation for a proposed Recreation facility, the Recreation and Parks Committee held a workshop in the Fall of 2018 to prioritize the needs of the community. Top priority needs were as follows: ● Program Space ○ 3-4 multi-purpose sports courts ○ walking track ○ studios (dance, yoga, maker space) ● Operational Space ○ Director office ○ Additional staff office space Summary: Program space is currently very limited due to the absence of dedicated space; staff must program around available rooms at City Hall, schools, and parks. The addition of the Senior Center will help to alleviate some of the programming constraints, however, this is not enough dedicated space to offer the variety of programs the community needs and/or wants. Parks The typical park and recreation agency has jurisdiction over 19 parks comprising a total 432.5 acres. At the typical agency, there is one park for every 2,181 residents. For agencies with jurisdictions of fewer than 20,000 residents, there is one park for every 1,231 residents. For agencies with a population between 20,000-49,999 there is one park for every 1,881 residents. SOBU - 1,861 residents per park The typical park and recreation agency oversees 10.1 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents in its jurisdiction. The smallest agencies—those serving fewer than 20,000 residents— typically have 11.8 acres of park land per 1,000 residents. Those agencies with a population between 20,000-49,999 typically have 9.6 acres of park land per 1,000 residents. SOBU - 21 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents For each amenity, the typical park and recreation agency has: ■ One playground for every 3,706 residents. SOBU - 3,722 residents ■ One basketball court for every 7,375 residents. SOBU - 3,722 residents ■ One outdoor tennis court for every 4,803 residents. SOBU - 3,722 residents ■ One dog park for every 44,330 residents. SOBU - 18,612 residents In addition, the typical park and recreation agency that manages or maintains trails for walking, hiking, running and/or biking has 11.0 miles of trails in its network. SOBU - 30.9 miles of trails Summary: Where we excel: ● Acres of parks per 1,000 residents: higher than like agencies by 8.6 acres ● Number of acres per park: higher than like agencies by12.50 acres This indicates that we have done an excellent job to date in preserving our open spaces and that residents are able to enjoy the multitude of parks available for recreation. Workload The typical park and recreation agency registers approximately 225,000 contacts every year. Programming is a key method of engagement that drives the use of park and recreation facilities. When associated with registration fees, it is also the largest source of non-tax revenue for most agencies. The typical agency offers 175 programs each year; 110 of those programs are fee-based events. Agencies serving a population of less than 20,000 typically hold 35 fee-based programs per year. SOBU - 160 programs offered annually SOBU - 155 fee-based programs offered SOBU - 6,000 total program contacts SOBU - 27,500 number of participants/users of parks and facilities SOBU - 255,000 number of park facility contacts SOBU - 282,500 total parks and facilities contacts Summary: Where we fall short: Number of programs offered; less than like agencies by 15 Where we excel: Fee based programs offered; higher than like agencies by 45 Growth of programs is stagnant based on our limited programming space and availability in other venues. With a Recreation Center and dedicated programming space this can improve. Personnel Staffing at the typical park and recreation agency includes 38.2 full-time equivalents (FTEs) with a mix of both full-time and part-time staff. The size of a staff, however, is determined by the size of the jurisdiction served. Park and recreation agencies serving jurisdictions with a population of fewer than 20,000 have a median of 10.4 FTEs on staff. Agencies with populations between 20,000-49,999 have a median of 28.4 FTEs on staff. The typical park and recreation agency has 8.3 FTEs on staff for every 10,000 residents in the jurisdiction served by that agency. SOBU - 8.4 full-time equivalent employees for a population of approximately 20,000. (This includes only the Recreation & Parks staff and not the Park Maintenance staff) Summary: South Burlington has approximately one-half the number of FTEs serving our population compared to like agencies. This reminds us of the on-going conversation of how we offer the community the best programming with a small staff and limited programming space. Budget Normalizing operating expenditure data by population served by an agency is a much more accurate and meaningful way of articulating and comparing spending. By this measure, the typical park and recreation agency has annual operating expenses of $78.69 on a per capita basis. Per capita operations spending is inversely related to the population of the area served: agencies serving jurisdictions with fewer than 20,000 people have a median operating expenditure of $95.67. SOBU - $61.73 operating expenditure per capita Summary: Where we fall short: Operating expenditure per capita is less than 80% of budgets of comparable communities. Where we excel: Earned/generated revenue: 41% higher(65% compared to 24%) than similar agencies. Revenue being generated is strong compared to like agencies with facilities. With a recreation facility that includes year-round dedicated programming space and additional multi-use sports fields - what is the potential revenue change for the city? July 10, 2019 To: Helen Riehle and the South Burlington City Council Kevin Dorn and City Management From: Holly Rees, Director, South Burlington Recreation and Parks Tami Zylka, Chair, South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee Jennifer Kochman, Member, South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee Re: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Summary 2019 Mission: The mission of the Recreation and Parks Committee is to support the Recreation and Parks Department in their goals and efforts to provide recreation and program opportunities; and to acquire and maintain recreation facilities and recreation open space. We do this in concert with the NRPA pillars of recreation: Conservation, Health and Well- being, and Social Equity. With the mission statement in mind; the staff of South Burlington’s Recreation and Parks Department participated for the third year in the annual NRPA Performance Review. Participation in this annual survey and the data it provides, allows us to evaluate how South Burlington serves the community, how it measures with other agencies of similar size, and provides a glimpse into our needs, where we excel and where we have room for improvement. Reading our summary reiterates the importance of the need for a Recreation Center for the South Burlington community. Respectfully, Holly Rees Tami Zylka Jennifer Kochman Recreation and Parks Committee Comments on the Annual Comprehensive Plan Worksheet May 30 2019 These Work Plan items are very similar to those we presented in 2017. Recreation and Parks Committee and Department developed this list. We continue in our efforts to create recreation and program opportunities for all residents of South Burlington:  The Department of Recreation and Parks has a long-standing need for program space. Adults, seniors and pre-school populations (in fact all populations!) are under-served by programming simply because of lack of space. The proposed 180 Market Street will alleviate this problem somewhat.  Indoor recreation space is a critical need. The winters are long; many people would like to use indoor fitness facilities, but can’t afford a club. Recreation recognizes social equity and health and wellness as pillars. We support the location of Veterans Park for creating an indoor recreation facility.  Create enough playing fields and tennis courts so that staff can maintain these. The fields and courts are in heavy demand. This has been a chronic, long-standing problem. (A soccer field in SEQ might help.) We have participated in the IZ open Space Task Force, and have shared these concerns.  Recreation and Parks Department administrative offices: when 180 Market Street is completed in 2021, and the school administrative offices move to Dorset Street, we anticipate that Recreation and Park Department office space will be located in the Veteran’s Park Recreation Facility.  Indoor/outdoor swimming pool. Everyone should know how to swim, and how to enjoy water sports. This is a long-range goal, and possibly should be explored as a regional facility.  Added 2019: Create a Task Force to develop a Master Plan for Parks. Comments on the Comprehensive Plan: The Recreation and Parks Department and Committee have many interests, charges, and activities that coincide with many of the goals, strategies and objectives stated in the Comprehensive Plan. The goals, objectives, strategies and narratives in the Comprehensive Plan concerning Recreation and Parks Department are scattered throughout the Comprehensive Plan, and are not located in one section. They are located in sections covering Community Facilities and Services, Quality of Life, Ecological, Storm water, etc., and the various district. Thank you for creating the opportunity to refine our work plans. Jennifer Kochman Chair, Recreation and Parks Committee. South Burlington Planning Commission 575 Dorset Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 846-4106 www.sbvt.gov 1 July 10, 2019 Dear City Councilors, The Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 9, 2019, continued a discussion in response to the Council request that they provide feedback on action related to development on land for which the official map proposes a road location. The Planning Commission wishes to convey several key points of summary related to their discussion: • The discussion was thorough and thoughtful. The Commission discussed the matter twice during executive sessions and once during open discussion on the evening of July 9th; • The Commission reached consensus that the road segment was not a tenable one given the environmental constraints at the location shown on the official map and therefore would not advise that the Council pursue acquisition of the land in order to construct a roadway; • Commissioners had diverse and divergent opinions related to how best to proceed beyond the advice to not pursue land acquisition. No final consensus on next steps was reached at the meeting on the 9th, but it is possible that the Commission will return to a discussion that could include amendments and additions to the official map in order to preserve the goals of walkable blocks and connectivity in the City Center area. • The Commission has tasked the Form Based Code subcommittee to make a recommendation on next steps for the Commission to discuss at their next meeting. After discussion and consideration, the Commission passed a motion 4-3 to recommend that the City Council not pursue acquisition of the involved road segments on the official map. Draft minutes including the related discussion and the exact wording of the motion will be available by the end of this week. Thank you for inviting the Commission to comment. Jessica Clark Louisos Chair, South Burlington Planning Commission cc: South Burlington Planning Commission MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURLINGTON, CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON, AND CITY OF WINOOSKI WHEREAS, the City of Burlington owns and operates the Burlington International Airport (Airport), which is physically located in South Burlington, and is an important contributor to the local, regional, and statewide economy; and, WHEREAS, the Airport prepared its first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 150 Noise Study in the 1980s, produced its most recent Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) update in 2008, and created its most recent Noise Exposure Map in 2015; and, WHEREAS, the Airport is undertaking an update to the NEM and NCP documents scheduled to be released late 20198; and, WHEREAS, the Noise Exposure Maps, which are accepted by the FAA, include the modeling of weighted day-night average noise levels (dnl) for areas surrounding the Airport affected by Airport sound, along with a display of 65+ decibels (dB), 70+ dB, and 75+ dB dnl contour lines; and, WHEREAS, the FAA has determined that residential land use and related structures are not compatible and should be prohibited, or prohibited with conditions, within the 65+ dB dnl contour, and therefore, federal funds may be made available to assist with sound mitigation within that area through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP); and, WHEREAS, through the Airport’s FAA approved Noise Compatibility Programs, the Airport has acquired residential properties with FAA AIP funds since the 1990s; built a living sound wall which did not work effectively; made operational changes on the terminal apron including aircraft startup and pushback procedures; and completed taxiway golf redesign to move the taxiway further from the neighborhood, with construction to start in 2018; and, WHEREAS, Noise Exposure Maps released in late 2015, reflective of current operations at the Airport, identified 976 residential units in South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester, and Burlington within 65+ dB dnl contours that would be eligible for FAA AIP funds for all sound mitigation efforts approved by the FAA in the Airport’s NCP; and, WHEREAS, a draft Noise Exposure Map was released for public comment on May 28, 2019, reflective of future operations at the Airport, identified 2,640 homes in South Burlington, Winooski, Colchester, and Burlington within the 65+ dB dnl contours that will be eligible for FAA AIP funds for all sound mitigation efforts approved by the FAA in the Airport’s NCP; and, WHEREAS, the administrations and legislative bodies in Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski have expressed a strong and continued commitment to increasing the supply of affordable and moderately-priced homes in the region through development incentives and housing retention efforts; and, WHEREAS, the current administrations and legislative bodies of all three cities believe that removing existing housing is not their preferred method of sound mitigation within the identified contours; and, WHEREAS, as the Airport sponsor under FAA rules, the City of Burlington may apply for AIP grants to carry out its approved Noise Compatibility Program; and, WHEREAS all three cities have expressed a desire for a new Noise Compatibility Program that includes a variety of techniques for ensuring compatibility of land uses, including sales assistance, purchase assurance, and sound insulation to reduce indoor sound levels; and NOW THEREFORE, the Cities of Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski, for the commitments set forth herein, do hereby state their understanding and intentions to be as follows: 1. The City of Burlington shall: a. Continue to work to transition from the home purchase and demolition program to a sound insulation program, pending approval from City of Burlington officials, the Airport Commission, and the FAA. b. Ensure that the community comments and concerns made during the NEM Public Comment period are fully integrated into the final 14 CFR Part 150 Update. c. Ensure that comments are solicited from the Technical Advisory Committee and integrated into the NCP. d. Ensure that comments presented by the legislative bodies of affected communities are recognized and integrated into the NCP. b. Complete the work of the Technical Advisory Committee, a committee of community members—on which the City of South Burlington holds five seats and the City of Winooski holds two seats—which has held five public meetings with one more scheduled in 2018. c. After the last Technical Advisory Committee meetings, compile all chapters of the draft NCP and NEM and present them to the Committee. d. Hold a formal public hearing on the draft NCP and NEM, with any revisions following the Committee’s review. e. Provide at least a 45-day formal public comment period on the draft NCP and NEM. f.e. Finalize the draft Noise Compatibility Program application including an opportunity for public comment. Respond to any public comments as appropriate, make them available on the Airport’s website for public review, edit the NCP and/or NEM documents as appropriate based on public feedback, and package them for formal submission to the FAA (the current plan is for submission in late 20198). g. Post all meetings minutes and materials provided to the Technical Advisory Committee, along with public drafts of the NCP and NEM, on the Airport’s website (www.btv.aero). h.f. Complete the pending application to the FAA for grant funding to study the eligibility of the Chamberlin Elementary School for sound mitigation measures. i.g. Provide quarterly written updates on general airport operations, including the status of FAA grants, to all five surrounding communities and post these updates on the Airport’s website www.BTVsound.com. j.h. Attempt to comply with requests for presentations to the boards of those five surrounding communities as long as they are consistent with airport operations. i. Explore addingAdd a voting seat for the City of Winooski to the Airport Advisory Commission. j. Hire at a minimum a full-time employee to be located at the Airport to manage the NCP program and provide direct and local assistance to residents. k. Commit to submit requests for FAA NCP funding annually. l. Commit to meet the local match requirement of the FAA funding. k. Advocate to maintain a ratio of FAA funding per impacted person brought into the region for sound mitigation; as $20 million has been received over the last 5 years, meaning $4 million per year for 381 persons within the 65+ dnl, so advocacy should be for $64 million per year for 6,125 persons now within the 65+ dnl. m. Commit to explore and secure opportunities to partner with other funders to maximize the improvement of housing stock within the entire 65+ dnl as sound mitigation efforts are under way. This could include partnerships with Efficiency Vermont, the LEAD program, HOME dollars or other local, state and federal funding partners. n. Commit to monitor actual sound levels on a regular basis where there is a disproportionate impact on children to confirm the 65 DNL model and to measure noise outside the 65 DNL. 2. The City of South Burlington shall: a. Continue to actively participate in the Airport’s process around sound mitigation, as outlined above. b. Support and hear regular reports from its representatives to the Airport Commission and Technical Advisory Committee. c. Offer any public comments its boards wish to submit on the NCP or NEM at the formal public hearing or in writing during the public comment period. d. Facilitate submission of formal public comments by South Burlington stakeholders in the NCP process. e. Explore options for creating compatible land uses in the areas affected by the Airport and compatible building code requirements for future buildings. f. Explore appropriate transportation network modifications to support Airport operations. g. Invite Airport personnel to meetings of city boards to address administration or public concerns. 3. The City of Winooski shall: a. Continue to actively participate in the Airport’s process around sound mitigation, as outlined above. a.b. Provide a representative to serve on the Airport Commission Advisory Committee. b.c. Attend public meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee or other airport meetings. c. Offer any public comments its boards wish to submit on the NCP or NEM at the formal public hearing or in writing during the public comment period. d. Facilitate submission of formal public comments by Winooski stakeholders in the NCP process. e. Explore options for creating compatible land uses in the areas affected by the Airport and compatible building code requirements for future buildings. f. Explore appropriate transportation network modifications to support Airport operations. g. Invite Airport personnel to meetings of city boards to address administration or public concerns. 4. The City of Burlington, City of South Burlington, and City of Winooski agree that nothing in this MOU affects homeowners who have already been identified as eligible for home buyout through an AIP grant for home acquisition that is open as of the date stated directly above the signatures below. In addition, while home buyout may not be the preferred method of addressing noise concerns, the parties acknowledge that as a condition of any AIP grant, the FAA may require the Airport to continue to offer acquisition to certain homeowners—for example, those within the 75 dB DNL contour area in any future NEM. 5. The City of Burlington, City of South Burlington, and City of Winooski agree that any of them shall have the right to terminate this MOU upon 90-days written notice to the others. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK; SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] DATED this _____ day of _________ 20198. CITY OF BURLINGTON ___________________________ Duly Authorized CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON ___________________________ Duly Authorized CITY OF WINOOSKI ___________________________ Duly Authorized