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Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Monday, January 3,2022
1.Pledge of Allegiance (6:30 PM)
2.Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology options –Jessie Baker, City Manager (6:31 – 6:32 PM)
3.Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (6:33 – 6:34 PM)
4.Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda (6:35 – 6:45 PM)
5.Announcements and City Manager’s Report (6:45 – 6:55 PM)
6.Consent Agenda: (6:55 – 7:00 PM)
A.*** Consider and Sign Disbursements
B.*** Approve minutes from 12/06/2021 and 12/20/2021 CC MeetingsC.*** Approve and authorize City Manager to execute SB-Champlain Water DistrictMOU on Water Infrastructure Ownership & Responsibilities
D.*** Approve Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse the City for Expenditures fromVoter-Approved Bond Proceeds
7.*** FY 23 Budget: Special Funds, Penny for Paths/Open Space/Energy – Ashley Parker,City Project Manager, Lou Bresee, Energy Project Manager (7:00 – 7:30 PM)
8.*** Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Regulations - PaulConner, Director of Planning & Zoning WARNED FOR 7:30 pm (7:30 – 8:45 PM):
9.*** FY 23 Budget: Public Works, Sewer, Stormwater, and Water Enterprise Funds – JustinRabidoux, Public Works Director/City Engineer (8:45 – 9:30 PM)
10.FY 23 Budget: Community Development – Ilona Blanchard, Community DevelopmentDirector (9:30 – 9:45 PM)
11. ***Receive Town Meeting TV's Annual Presentation – Meaghan O’Rourke, Channel Director of Channel 17 (9:45 – 10:05 PM) 12. Reports from Councilors on Committee assignments (10:05 - 10:15 PM) 13. Other Business (10:15 – 10:20 PM) 14. Adjourn (10:20 PM)
Respectfully Submitted:
Jessie Baker City Manager *** Attachments Included
Champlain Water District
Check/Voucher Register - Check Report by Fund
From 1/4/2022 Through 1/4/2022
Check Date Check Number Vendor Name Invoice Description Check Amount Invoice Number
1/4/2022 4351 Matthew & Cecile Druzba Refund Credit Balance on Account 4717 55.82 REFUND-4717-121421
1/4/2022 4352 Ferguson Waterworks #576 Airport Drive Hydrant Replacement 881.40 1068037
1/4/2022 4353 FirstLight Fiber Account 101167 21.20 10534660
1/4/2022 4354 Masterson & Son Excavation, LLC Hydrant - Spear 6,511.18 5404
1/4/2022 Masterson & Son Excavation, LLC Airport Hydrant Night Work 18,842.35 5469
1/4/2022 4355 Ti-Sales, Inc.Meters 2,525.00 INV0138324
Total 70 - South Burlington Water
Department
28,836.95
Report Total 28,836.95
70 - South Burlington Water Department
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CITY COUNCIL 6 DECEMBER 2021
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday,6 December 2021, at
6:00 p.m., in the Auditorium, City Hall, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting remote
participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; M. Emery, T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; P. Conner, Director of
Planning & Zoning; M. Lyons, Assessor; J. Murray, Librarian; H. Rees, Recreation & Parks; C.
Holm; D. Long, R. Greco, S. Decker, R. Garnett, E. Krasnow, L. Kupferman, M. Richards, S. Arrants,
C. & A. Long, M. Ostby, C. Jensen, M. Mittag, L. Hammond, S. Dooley, H. Gagne, B. Melizia, L.
Ravin, L. Norris. B. & B. Britt, J. Sappo, S. Buckler, O. Alexander, S. Dopp, S. J. Palmer, Wayne, O.
Pierson, M. Behr, D. Bugbee, Julie, J. S. Kenner-Cisse, Mike R., J. Cousino, T. Francis, M. Bezio,
Madison, Gemma, C. R. Henberg, V. Bolduc, Joe C., D. Seff, Brian, F. MacDonald, M. Jay, A. & A.
Chalnick, G. Barnaby, Rachel G., J. Bellevance, C. Trombly, D. Demar, E. Jenings, J. Louisos, T.
Linski
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and technology options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
No changes were made to the agenda.
3. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Ms. Hammond and 2 people with her spoke to climate change issues as the biggest health
threat and asked that South Burlington do more than what is expected.
4. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: The Kimball Avenue bridge is now open. There will be a final paving in the
spring.
The city received a $17,700 Municipal Planning Grant for Climate Action Plan
goals. There is a small local match.
The city also received $9,700,000 from the Feds for the bridge over I-89. The
hope is for construction in the fall of 2023. TIF voter authorization will be required.
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Building Homes Together is re-opening with high goals for the next 5 years. The
city will have to decide whether to sign on.
November tax installments are complete, and delinquency notices have been
sent out. People are encouraged to contact the city if they need help with payments.
The holiday lights are now on at the park from 5-8 p.m. nightly, and registration
for the “community light contest” is now open.
5. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Approve minutes of 1 November, 8 November, and 15 November 2021 City
Council meetings
c. Approve an application to the Vermont Bond Bank for voter authorized debt
related to 180 Market Street
d. Approve 2021 Errors and Omissions to the Grand List
e. Accept the Ridgewood and Indian Creek Stormwater Permit under the city’s
MS4 permit and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
f. Accept the Stonehedge Stormwater Permit under the city’s MS4 permit and
authorize the city Manager to execute the agreement
Ms. Emery moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Cota seconded. Motion
passed unanimously.
6. Interview candidates and consider appointments to the Recreation & Parks
Committee:
The Council interviewed the follow applicants for appointment to the Recreation & Parks
Committee:
a. Linda Norris
b. Ravi Venkataraman
c. Oliver Pierson
Ms. Riehle explained the appointment process.
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7. Discuss and possibly take action on a Municipal Mask Mandate:
Ms. Riehle said the Council has 3 options:
a. Do nothing and just encourage the wearing of masks
b. Limit the mask mandate to City buildings
c. Require masks in all public areas (where the public is allowed in) with
exemptions for medical conditions and children under age 2
Sen. Chittenden said whatever they choose should not go past April.
Mr. Barritt noted that Burlington has a mandate for all indoor places. He added that the Council
could make masks optional for fully vaccinated people.
Ms. Riehle said she put a question on Front Porch Forum and got 188 responses. 151 were
emphatic for a mandate everywhere (this included medical providers), 26 said definitely “no,” 9
said to be cautious and make it simple, and 2 said don’t do anything.
Ms. Emery said she believes masks make a difference, but it would be hard for her to impose a
mandate without data. She felt the virus was fairly under control in South Burlington where
there is high vaccination rate. She would consider a mask mandate for City buildings. Sen.
Chittenden agreed.
Mr. Cota said that masks work, but enforcement is very complicated. He didn’t feel that burden
should be put on businesses, etc.
Ms. Baker said that very few people are coming into City Hall without masks. She felt that those
coming in without a mask could be asked to use one.
Sen. Chittenden said the important thing is to stop the spread and to promote the best public
health policy. He added that vaccines don’t fully protect, but they do reduce the risk. He
supported mandatory masking in City buildings and giving retail owners a choice.
Ms. Riehle felt that people have gotten lax with all the steps to prevent the spread (e.g., hand
washing and social distancing).
Public opinion was then heard as follows:
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Mr. Mittag: Favored a mandate in all public buildings. He noted that in Canada you can’t go
anywhere without a vaccination certificate and ID.
Dr. Summers: There is a 70% vaccination rate in South Burlington, and 90% of people in grocery
stores are wearing masks. He thought that was enough.
Mr. Roland: As a restaurant owner, he did not support a mandate as it would reduce business
and tax revenue. He said they sanitize and have exhaust systems and signage asking people
with symptoms not to come in.
Ms. Skinner-Cissey: Did not favor a mandate but felt there is valid science on both sides. She
also thought COVID is “here to stay,” but that people needed to choose.
Mr. L esser-Goldsmith: Thanked the Council for an open and honest dialogue. As a business
owner he found it hard for his employees to enforce a mandate, but he noted that now just
about everyone is wearing a mask and there is a general level of respect.
Dr. Harris: Thanked the Council for a respectful dialogue and said Burlington’s was “a hot
mess.” She said the one size does not fit all, and the focus needs to be on prevention. She
opposed a mandate and said there is no science to prove that vaccinated people don’t spread
the disease.
Mr. Simoneau: If a person comes into his business, employees put on masks out of respect. He
opposed a mandate and said he was not as fearful as he was a year ago.
Mr. Ruggerio: Supported protecting people’s freedom.
Ms. Barnaby: A Colchester resident who shops in South Burlington businesses and feels
welcome even though she has a medical exemption. She noted that 22 states have mandates,
but 28 do not.
Following public input, Sen. Chittenden moved to require mouth and nose covering in City
buildings that are open to the public for 45 days, exempting those under age 2, those with
specific medical conditions, and while eating and drinking. Ms. Emery seconded. The motion
was then amended at Mr. Barritt's suggestion to add direction to the City Manager to widely
distribute information and encourage South Burlington businesses to post signs that masks are
strongly encouraged. In the vote that followed, the motion passed unanimously.
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8. Receive overview of the Land Development Regulations from the Planning
Commission:
Ms. Louisos reviewed the Planning Commission process, including public input and public
hearings. She said the proposed regulations would put South Burlington at the forefront of the
State in many areas.
Ms. Emery asked what “walkable” means. Ms. Louisos said a design should be such that
neighbors know each other and can walk to a nearby park and nearby services and businesses.
Ms. Louisos then reviewed the components of the draft regulations as follows:
Environmental Protection Standards:
Chapter 12 has been restructured and now lists resources and regulates the 500-year flood
plain, steep slopes, and habitat blocks for the first time. There are larger buffers for Class 1 and
2 wetlands and maps of current and proposed standards. Ms. Louisos noted that an additional
938 acres outside of areas that are in an existing form of conservation are now protected by
Articles 10 and 12. City-wide 1035 more acres are protected and 209 more in the Southeast
Quadrant (SEQ).
Ms. Louisos then showed a map of habitat blocks and connectors which would now be
regulated as overlay zoning districts. The total acreage of habitat blocks is 1954, which include
98% of what the Arrowwood study recommended.
Sen. Chittenden said he was concerned that there is not a legal precedent for those habitat
blocks and asked if this is “blazing a trail.” Mr. Conner said they are not unique, but he
acknowledged that identifying the resource as a “habitat block” is different. Sen. Chittenden
asked where the 70% figure came from. Mr. Conner said it came from the Commission’s
consultant and from research done by a planner show has done a lot of research. He added
that it works well in terms of traditional zoning.
Sen. Chittenden said he does not support the habitat blocks, and felt this would be “picking a
fight” with UVM. He said all of UVM’s concerns need to be resolved or there will be years and
years of litigation that the city will ultimately lose. He did note that one UVM issue has been
resolved.
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Mr. Cota said he has similar issues which he will put in writing. He asked whether riparian areas
and corridors are defined in the new LDRs. Ms. Louisos said that map has been removed, and
there are now river corridors which are State defined. Mr. Cota asked if that is the same with
habitat connectors. Ms. Louisos said it is not. They can be shifted according to certain
provisions and are not a “hard line” on a map.
Mr. Cota noted that density is reduced because some areas are not used in the density
calculation.
Zoning District Changes:
Ms. Louisos showed an interactive map and pointed out the following zoning changes:
a. Near Shelburne Road, 2 areas were adjusted to follow the property line
b. In the Hinesburg Road/I-89 area, the Industrial-Open Space area on the west
side has been rezoned to Neighborhood Commercial/R-7
c. Three areas in the SEQ have been added to the NRP area
Mr. Barritt asked what prompted the Hinesburg Rd. change. Ms. Louisos said that in 2016, the
existing zoning wasn’t matching the needs of the city or the landowners, and there was large,
spread out development. Sen. Chittenden asked how much housing stock would be increased
there. Mr. Conner said there is a lot of density, and depending on the owner, there could be
300 to 500 homes. Ms. Louisos said the habitat block would not be built on.
Master Plans, Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments (PUDs):
Mr. Conner said these changes were largely presented to the Council pre-pandemic.
With regard to Master Plans, Mr. Conner noted their purpose has been expanded and updated.
Subdivisions of 4 or more acres will require a master plan that looks at connections (e.g., paths,
sidewalks, natural resources), parking, etc. Though this often happens today, the bar will now
be set for everyone. The DRB can vest all or part of an approval for 6 years and then renew it
for an additional 4 years. This allows for a collaboration with the developer to insure a good
design. Mr. Cota said that projects with master plans are always better projects. He felt vesting
made sense. He asked whether the DRB would have the ability to vest under the old
regulations and carry that over. Mr. Conner said most master plans have done work to carry
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over and most won’t need an adjustment. A small lot line adjustment would not trigger a new
master plan, but changing a whole vision would.
Mr. Cota asked if there is an existing master plan now, is the developer vested under that plan
even if there has not yet been a sketch plan review. Mr. Conner said he believed all master
plans in the city have at least a preliminary plat in process, but he will check.
Subdivisions:
Mr. Conner said the new regulations would clean up existing standards and lay out the process
and standards for subdivisions. Hazards and Level 1 resources would be on their own “resource
lots.” There is also a minimum 10% of developable land to be for “civic spaces.” A minimum
variety of housing types is also required for residential subdivisions.
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs):
The Traditional Neighborhood PUD type would feature compact, pedestrian oriented
development with a discernible center such as a “green.” Density would be based on building
type rather than a number. Neighborhood layout would be determined by block size/street
layout, allowed housing building types, and a mix of housing types. There would be a heavy
focus on transitions, what is happening on the next property (e.g., a “civic space” could be
attached against a natural resource or a multiplex could be built next to a highly developed lot.)
Twelve or more housing units would require an affordability inclusion.
Conservation PUDs:
Mr. Conner said that in a Conservation PUD, a minimum 70% of the parcel must be conserved.
The acreage of the entire parcel minus hazards would be calculated for the density on the
developable 30% of the land. The maximum density would be 6 per acre in the SEQ within the
developable area. TDRs could be used in receiving areas.
Sen. Chittenden said that the Conservation PUD had originally been an option, and he
understood it is now a mandate. He then read from the Climate Council plan to which the City
Council is committed and said he is concerned that what is proposed is working against that
plan. He asked what would happen to lands forced into the Conservation PUD if the rules were
to change. He said that because of those concerns, he would not be supporting these
regulations.
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Ms. Louisos said that in the areas being developed, there would be 4 units per acre, and what
would have happened in the conserved areas is being transferred to the developable 30% piece.
The developers would have to show that they could develop at 4/acre, even if they only want to
develop less. Ms. Louisos added that the Conservation PUD is required only in the most rural
part of the SEQ.
Mr. Conner then explained the options for a property owner who wants to do less. These
include a “carve out (2 acres taken from a 10-acre or more piece of property), conserving more
than 70%, and building in phases and not building the future phases. Mr. Conner then showed
a PUD Type Applicability map which would apply to parcels of 4 acres or more.
Review of calculations:
Mr. Conner noted there are 22 parcels of 4 or more acres which equal about 463 acres. There
are also 100 parcels of 1-4 acres for a total of 186 acres. Under the current regulations there
could be 1180 homes (plus affordable bonuses); under the proposed regulations, that number
would be decreased to 834 homes.
Ms. Emery asked if there are 1400 homes currently in the pipeline. Mr. Conner said it is more
like 1200. About 400 of these are in the SEQ, but 131 of them are in one building.
Mr. Conner then reviewed several stand-alone amendments relating to solar-ready roofs,
extended inclusionary zoning, extended basic residential design standards, and building
envelopes within the SEQ-NRP district.
Mr. Conner also noted that some items/issues were left to the next round of amendments.
These include:
a. TDR program update
b. Additional PUD types (e.g., Neighborhood Commercial)
c. Tools to incentivize development/redevelopment in built areas
d. Some related specific topics
e. Changing the name of the LDRs to Land Use Regulations.
Mr. Conner then noted that when Planning Commissioners were asked to identify areas where
they had issues with the new regulations, the following concerns were raised:
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a. Protection of ag soil/grasslands (other members felt they were well protected
b. Conservation PUDs – some members felt they should be applicable
elsewhere
c. The 70% number
d. Habitat blocks
e. The change to the Industrial-Open Space zoning
f. Expanding more buffers
g. Elimination of very small class 3 wetlands
Members did feel there were “balances” and were proud they could come together with so
many varied opinions.
Ms. Riehle commended the work of the Commission and staff and appreciated the differences
of opinion. She hoped the City Council can work in the same manner.
9. Receive the Proposed FY23 Budget and set a Public Hearing on the FY23 Budget
and Capital Investment Plan for 10 January 2023:
Ms. Baker praised the work of Martha Machar and thanked Department Heads for their work in
preparing the proposed budget. She noted that on 20 September, the Council had set goals to
maintain the current level of services, to keep the budget increase under 3%, to maintain the
fund balance and capital projects (e.g., road striping and paving).
Ms. Baker said that in preparing the budget, there was an assumption of a 1.4% increase in the
Grand List. Other assumptions included a “rebound” of local option taxes, a COLA of 3.5%, 8%
health insurance increase, a 15.5% increase in other insurances and a .05% Vemers increase.
Ms. Baker then enumerated the major elements of the proposed budget as follows:
a. Maximizing service delivery of 180 Market Street with 2 new Library part
time employees, 1 full time employee, 1 handyperson
b. Focus on IT infrastructure with 1 FTE employee
c. Focus on capital planning with 1 FTE person for capital projects
d. Maximizing ARPA funding for one-time costs including ambulance, Planning &
Zoning software, and firefighting clothing (there would still be $4,500,000
remaining ARPA funds)
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The proposed total FY23 budget is $28,473,095.88 of which $10,448,666 would come from non-
property tax sources leaving $18,024,000 to be raised from taxes. This would result in a tax rate
of .4438 which represents a 2.02% increase.
Ms. Baker noted that only 63.3% of the budget is paid from the General Fund with 36.7% from
non-property tax revenues. She also noted that the amount received from local option taxes in
November was $111,000 over the pre-COVID figure.
Ms. Baker then showed a pie chart of where the funding goes. She also noted that due to the
reappraisal, there would be an additional $93,000 for Pennies for Parks.
The CIP includes fund for Recreation Center planning, City Center reserve, increased paving,
There will also be very small increases for stormwater and sewer.
The current fund balance is $40,652.69.
Ms. Baker then outlined some “emerging issues” as follows:
a. Tracing inflation and unpredictable cost of goods
b. Union contracts up for renewal
c. Regional dispatch
d. Climate Action Plan (future needs)
e. Still “catching up” from previous years
f. Budgeting $247,346 for the 3 Health Center partners and hoping for a 4th
partner which would reduce that figure.
Ms. Baker then asked the Council to set the public hearing date.
Ms. Emery moved to set a public hearing on the proposed FY23 budget for 10 January 2022 at
7:00 p.m. Mr. Barritt seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Baker reminded members that there would be weekly budget meetings in January and the
Steering Committee meeting on the 24th.
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10. FY23 Proposed Budget: Administration Presentation:
Ms. Baker showed a chart of administration staffing including IT, legal, finance, City Clerk, etc.
The budget for administration shows projected increases in revenue from local option taxes and
from the City Clerk’s office.
With regard to expenditures, Ms. Baker said an entire physical plant budget has been created.
One item in that budget will be the hiring of a full-time Facilities Manager. There is also a
recommendation for implementation of Office 365 to ensure resiliency and the implementation
of permitting and development software.
The expenditures for the City Clerk’s office reflect the increased cost for at least 3 elections in
2022 as well as all records being put on-line.
A part time person will be added in the Welcome Center.
In the Assessor’s Office, Ms. Lyons will be working on inequities in the Grand List and also a link-
up to the new State software.
Ms. Baker then outlined emerging issues including: data driven decision support which may
come to the Council as a special request in the future, the Climate Action Plan, bringing in a 4th
partner to the Health Center, and recruiting challenges.
11. FY23 Proposed Budget: Library Presentation:
Ms. Murray said the Library will be moving to be open 55 hours by increasing open hours from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. This will involve the adding of staff.
Ms. Murray cited the serving of community members who are not coming into the Library as an
emerging issue as well as the growth of services to new Americans. She noted that books are
being delivered to homes, when possible.
Ms. Murray invited Council members and others to look through the pages of the guest book in
the Library to see how happy everyone is with the new Library.
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12. Fy23 Proposed Budget: Recreation and Parks Presentation:
Ms. Rees introduced her staff including new member Rebecca Isham, Senior/Adult Specialist.
There is still one vacant position on the staff, and Ms. Rees praised the efforts of Travis and Brett
for picking up the slack. She also noted that one impact of COVID has been for people to take
more advantage of parks and outdoor spaces.
There has been a decrease in revenue from youth programming, some of which is still occurring
in school facilities. There was a basketball program this year, and driver’s ed will be offered
again.
The big piece for Recreation and Parks involves CIP projects. There will have to be a plan for
deferred maintenance on the city’s fields which is on the CIP for FY24. Things are moving along
toward the soccer field at South Village. The Pickleball Court at Szymanski Park will need
resurfacing as well as improvements at Veterans Memorial Park and roof replacements at Red
Rocks and JC Park. There is a need for second utility vehicle as the current one is often being
used by other departments.
Ms. Rees emphasized the need for a Parks Master Plan as a priority. She felt this could be done
in conjunction with the Planning Commission.
Sen. Chittenden said something has to be done about the Dog Park and suggested putting back
in the $60,000 that was deferred. Ms. Rees did not know if there was a pricing list but said the
Department has $20,000 for FY22, though there is nothing in the FY23 budget.
Ms. Riehle suggested that when there is a Master Plan, there could be a bond issue to get
everything done.
Ms. Rees then enumerated the highlights of the Recreation/Parks program including
“nimbleness” during challenging times, “Spark in the Park,” the “Community Glow Walk” (the
Halloween event which was moved outdoors), and the opening of the Senior Center which is
thriving. Ms. Rees noted that people are renting the Senior Center for parties, etc.
Ms. Rees also noted there is $75,000 in the proposed budget for continued work toward a
Recreation Center.
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13. Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Ms. Riehle: The Airport Commission has been working on a job description for an Airport
Manager. The Airport has been fortunate to receive FAA funding for numerous projects
including improvements to runways and noise abatement.
Mr. Barritt: The Queen City Park Bike Path Scoping Committee has looked at some plans.
The first meeting to discuss a potential impact fee for the schools went well.
14. Other Business:
No other business was presented.
15. Consider entering executive session for the purposes of considering Recreation and
Parks Committee appointments and receiving confidential attorney guidance on
the proposed LDRs:
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council meet in executive session for the purpose of considering
Recreation and Parks Committee appointments and inviting into the session Ms. Baker and Mr.
Bolduc. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt moved that the Council make a specific finding that premature public knowledge of
confidential attorney guidance on the proposed LDRs would clearly place the city at a
disadvantage. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Barritt then moved that having so found, the Council meet in executive session to receive
confidential attorney guidance on the proposed LDRs and invite into the session Ms. Baker, Mr.
Bolduc, Mr. McNeil, Mr. Conner and Ms. Lafferty. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed
unanimously.
Following the executive session, as there was no further business to come before the Council
Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn. Sen Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:18 p.m.
_________________________________
Clerk
CITY COUNCIL 20 DECEMBER 2021
The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday 20 December 2021, at
6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 180 Market Street, and by Go to Meeting
remote participation.
MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; T. Barritt, Sen. T. Chittenden, M. Cota
ALSO PRESENT: J. Baker, City Manager; A. Bolduc, Deputy City Manager; C. McNeil, A. Lafferty,
City Attorneys; P. Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning; Chief S. Burke, Police Department;
Chief T. Francis, Capt. M. Genzlinger, and other members of the South Burlington Fire
Department; M. Lyons, Assessor; T. DiPietro, D. Wheeler, Stormwater Departmetn; J. Nick, R.
Greco, M. Gable, J. Spencer, B. Sirvis, S. Dooley, R. Gosselin, L. Ravi, M. Mittag, B. & J. Britt, S.
Dopp, C. Jensen, M. Ostby
1. Instructions on exiting building in case of emergency and review of technology
options:
Ms. Baker provided instructions on emergency exit from the building and reviewed technology
options.
2. Additions, deletions or changes in the order of Agenda items:
Members agreed to moved item #9 to item #3.
3. Resolution recognizing the contributions of Fire Captain Micah Genzlinger upon his
retirement:
Ms. Riehle read the resolution and presented it to Capt. Genzlinger. Chief Francis introduced
member of the Fire Department and spoke of Capt. Genzlinger’s service to the Department and
to the community.
4. Comments and questions from the public not related to the agenda:
Mr. Nick said he will be sending a letter outlining his concerns regarding the proposed new
LDRs. He said that the current zoning ignores the Regional Plan, the City’s Comprehensive Plan,
the City’s Land Use Map, and Vermont planning principles. Mr. Nick said he is being put in the
position of having to file an Act 250 appeal because the zoning does not follow the
Comprehensive Plan. He is also concerned that a land owner is not allowed to hire a consultant
to do an on-the-ground assessment of “habitat blocks” which are based on a report of a
consultant who admits to not having been on the ground. There is also a quirk in the zoning
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which does not allow them to redevelop the Pizza Hut property when staff admits they want
commercial there.
Mr. Gable spoke to concerns he has heard from students on school buses regarding global
warning and the threat to their future. Students are growing impatient and don’t feel they
should have to solve what they did not create. Mr. Gable asked the Council to take this
seriously.
Mr. Cota left the meeting briefly to attend to a family matter.
5. Announcements and City Manager’s Report:
Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended.
Ms. Baker: She and Ms. Blanchard presented the city’s TIF change request last Friday, and it
was unanimously approved.
The Recreation & Parks Department received $30,000 for a “Winter Market” next
holiday season.
City Hall will be closed on 24 and 31 December. The Library will also be closed on
25 December and 1 January 2022.
Petitions are available for anyone wishing to run for City Council or the School
Board. They will be due on 24 January at 5:00 p.m. Ms. Riehle noted the 3 openings on the
School Board and 2 on the Council.
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Approve and Sign Disbursements
b. Appoint Chief Francis as the Town Health Officer effective 1 January 2022
c. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute quitclaim deed and
“replacement” irrevocable offer of dedication related to Long Drive Subdivision
easements
Mr. Barritt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Sen. Chittenden seconded.
Motion passed 3-0.
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7. Receive Town Meeting TV’s Annual Presentation:
As Ms. O’Rourke, who was to make the presentation, was not present, this item was tabled.
8. Approve appointments to the Recreation & Parks Committee:
Mr. Barritt moved to appoint Ravi Venkataraman and Oliver Pierson to the Recreation & Parks
Committee. Sen. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed 3-0.
9. FY23 Budget: Fire and EMS:
Chief Francis said the Fire Department now has 32 cross-trained firefighters who serve at 2
stations on a 24hours on/48 hours off schedule. They average 9 members per shift. There will
soon be 2 open positions.
There have been 4200 calls this year, 35% of which involve hazard mitigation and 63 of which
were fire incidents. The city has seen $1,100,000 in property loss, which is a very low figure.
There have been 286 incidents involving danger to life/health.
EMS has had 2575 calls of which 2106 were transported. 49% of these call required advanced
care. Chief Francis noted that 18.5% of city residents are age 65+, and 52% of transports
involved folks over 65 (many from falls). 59% of transported patients have some form of public
insurance plan.
The Fire Marshall’s office did 1,763 inspections, and 244 building permits were issued.
Chief Francis then presented his proposed FY23 budget. He noted that revenues appear to be
on track, and they are estimating $510,000 in permit/inspection fees and $750,000 in
ambulance billing.
The Chief noted that COVID has impacted training to get people re-certified. They will be using
ARPA funds for a replacement ambulance and turnout gear which had been deferred because of
COVID.
Sen. Chittenden asked whether a second ambulance is needed. Chief Francis said they will be
talking about that next year as they are quickly approaching that need. The Department has
had 657 requests for mutual aid, mostly EMS. The Chief particularly noted the partnership with
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National Guard people who are equally trained. He cited the issue of simultaneous calls and
said they do not want to “overuse our neighbors.”
The Chief then addressed emerging issues. They will begin working on an up-to-date records
management system to replace the platform that is people phased out. They need to re-
establish the Deputy Chief position and address other staffing concerns to address the
increasing number of calls. They are now handling 56% more calls with the same staffing that
they had in 2007.
Chief Francis cited the challenge of recruiting new firefighters, especially with a broader
spectrum of people. Other communities are having the same issues. Ms. Riehle asked about
the possibility of addressing issues regionally. The Chief said that in the long term, that is
probably a very big decision.
The Chief then reviewed some “spotlights” of the past year including the filling of 3 or 4
positions, participation by firefighters in COVID vaccination clinics, and implementation of a
comprehensive apparatus response plan to work with dispatchers and get better information.
Mr. Barritt asked about electric inspections and whether there is more money in businesses
than in homes. Chief Francis said they follow the State permitting and fee processes. They do
not inspect single family home, only multi and rental properties. The Chief expressed concern
that because single family homes are not inspected, they are often not up to standard.
Firefighter Datillio then spoke the issue of Department morale, primarily the result of the need
for staffing. He said the Department is in a crisis that has been looming for 5 years. They have
lost 8 paramedics through attrition as well as administrative positions. Growth in the city in
recent years is up 10.37% to 19,761 which is the second highest city population in Vermont. In
2010, the Department handing 2627 emergency calls; in 2021, they have handled 4,190 with
the same number of personnel. The projection for 2022 is for up to 43000 incidents. Fire-
fighter Datillio cited employee fatigue and burnout, often due to sleep deprivation, which is
linked to a fatality rate among firefighters. He asked the City Council to re-evaluate the Fire
Department budget in terms of staffing as they are losing people at a faster rate than they can
replace them.
Mr. Cota asked how recruiting is done. Chief Francis said one successful way is through those of
the City’s Firefighters who are also Fire Academy instructors. He also speaks to students at
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the High School. The Chief cited the many hours of training, often on the recruit’s own time and
expense. He also noted the Department has very high standards.
10. FY23 Budget: Police, Dispatch, Community Justice:
Chief Burke said the Police Department has 39 officers, but there are currently 4 vacancies.
There is one officer deployed with the Army National Guard and one on long-term medical
leave. This represents a 15% shortage of officers.
Joseph Levarnway is the new Executive Director of the Community Justice Center which works
with the victims of domestic violence. About 800 referrals have been made to the Community
Justice Center. Funding for that group may need to be changed in the future according to the
Department of Corrections.
The Police Department has seen a slight reduction in responses which Chief Burke attributed to
pro-activity.
The Chief then reviewed data trends, noting that traffic stops have been reduced from 5000 to
about 600 this year with no influence on the crash rate. The feeling is that time is better spent
on more important cases. The leading crimes in the city are retail theft, larceny, domestic
assault, and stolen vehicles. In cases that involve social services needs, the Police are often the
first responders, and there has been a steady growth in these incidents.
Budget items include an essential return to funding levels, body-worn camera technology, 3
new dispatch consoles (from ARPA funds), 2 new part time positions for park patrols, and 2 new
hybrid patrol vehicles. The Chief noted that the park patrols are for summer employment, but
they also provide a chance to get to know prospective employees.
Chief Burke then explained the new technology for body-worn cameras with cloud-based
technology. They can send links to prosecutors’ offices and can provide community expected
transparencies. This technology will involve 12 cruiser cameras and 40 individual cameras.
The Chief also explained that the existing dispatch consoles are at the end of their life. They
integrate all software and hardware solutions needed by the dispatchers and would be
applicable for regional dispatch.
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Emerging issues include attrition. Only about 1/3 of the needed replacements can be hired.
There are only 2 academies run each year. There is also a lack of interest in people becoming
Police officers. It also takes 40 weeks to train an officer. Chief Burke cited the problem of
qualified immunity, which is now not available to police. He felt this was almost punitive. Sen.
Chittenden said he will look into that issue very carefully.
Chief Burke also noted that they are down to one officer in the schools as one person had to be
moved to a regular shift.
Ms. Riehle asked if there is any change in the number of women interested in policing. Chief
Burke said South Burlington has a far greater percentage of women than the national average,
almost 20%, but there have been no recruits lately despite going to job fairs and universities and
using social media.
The Chief noted that the proposed budget sustains the deep commitment to community
outreach which has really grown. There has also been a readvancement of training regarding
the use of force standards and mandates.
Mr. Cota asked the status of regional dispatch. Chief Burke said the effort was suspended for a
year to work out issues. The State is now talking about providing a number of regional centers,
and there may be some funding for that. But there is still a lot to be done, much of which was
slowed down due to COVID.
11. Receive an Update on the City’s Stormwater Utility and recent changes to the
State’s Permit Requirement:
Mr. DiPietro explained that stormwater pollutes in 2 ways: it washes pollutants to waterways
and creates erosion of stream banks. He also explained that the amount of phosphorus the
Lake is receiving requires reduction. Both agriculture and stormwater are equally responsible
this.
Mr. DiPietro said that South Burlington has been a leader in stormwater management. He
showed a timeline of actions taken by the city in a 3-year time period and explained that the
city took these actions due to expired stormwater permits that could not be renewed because
of 5 impaired watersheds. The stormwater fee pays for improvements and maintenance of city
facilities (pipes, etc.), addresses issues regarding wet basements, and mediates disputes
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between homeowners regarding runoff/drainage issues. The stormwater fee does not pay for
stormwater management on private property or maintenance/repair of private property.
Mr. DiPietro noted that 61 of stormwater permits in the city are expired. Expired permits have
the earliest deadlines to meet the final plan which must be adhered to by 2028. If those
standards are not met, there will be impact fees of $12,500 per impervious acre.
Mr. DiPietro then showed a diagram of stormwater permits in the city and a map indicating the
valid permits and expired permits. He explained that it is now possible for the city to take over
a stormwater system. The process is similar to the State process, but there is an option to pay a
mitigation fee as well as a cost-sharing option. The City has received over $12,000,000 in grants
to pay for this, so the costs don’t fall on rate-payers.
Mr. DiPietro explained the Ledge Knoll situation which is a 3-acre site that has new
requirements. Ledge Knoll did not want to form an association, but everyone has signed on to a
plan and received $675,000 grant funding. Work will have to be completed by 2028. Ms. Baker
added that South Burlington residents are getting a higher level of municipal assistance than
residents of other communities. Mr. DiPietro said Grandview Southridge has 2 expired permits,
but their homeowners’ association has signed off on a project with a similar timeline.
Mr. DiPietro also noted that because the impervious surface at the Blue Mall is privately owned,
the city is not getting involved in their issues. UMall has a similar situation. Ms. Riehle said they
would have to fix the situation before they sell the property. Sen. Chittenden said they could
sell it, but it would then fall on the new owner to fix.
12. Continued discussion of the Land Development Regulations received from the
Planning Commission and potential to set a second public hearing:
Ms. Baker advised that a legal review of the LDRs has been completed. There were no policy
changes, but there are wording changes that warrant a second public hearing by the Council.
Mr. McNeil noted that the standards for an elective Conservation PUD were unclear. Mr. Conner
added that what was provided to the Council was a slightly outdated version, and this has been
updated. Some of the minor changes involve cross-references, map labeling, spelling errors,
and better wording. There are very minor but cumulatively should be considered for a public
hearing. The recommended date is 18 January 2022.
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Mr. Barritt asked if there would be a warning issue if The Other Paper cannot go to print
because of a paper shortage issue. Mr. Bolduc said that shouldn’t impact the legal requirement
because the warning is printed on-line.
Mr. Cota asked what would happen if the Council makes changes between 2 and 18 January.
Mr. McNeil said that would depend on whether the changes are minor or major. If they are
major, another public hearing might be needed, depending on when the changes are warned.
Sen. Chittenden suggested not warning the hearing for the 18th. He saw no reason to rush
through as they have until 9 April to make a final decision. Mr. Cota agreed.
Mr. Conner said that during this period both the old and new regulations are in effect, and a
zoning permit cannot be issued until all the regulations are met. Mr. Cota asked how an
applicant could comply with both regulations if they are opposing. Mr. Conner said it would be
difficult. He noted that the DRB looks only at the new regulations, but staff has to look at both.
Ms. Lafferty added that if the DRB approves an application, it still can’t go forward until the City
Council acts. If the application is denied, the applicant can ask for another review under
whatever is approved.
Sen. Chittenden said he has still not seen responses to his questions, so he is still a “no” vote.
Ms. Lafferty said the questions are being looked at and will be answered.
Mr. Cota then moved to hold a public hearing for Land Development Regulations changes on 7
February 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Sen. Chittenden seconded. In a rollcall vote, Mr. Barritt, Mr. Cota
and Ms. Riehle voted in favor, and Sen. Chittenden voted against. The motion passed 3-1.
13. Councilors’ Reports from Committee Assignments:
Mr. Cota reported that there will be a 2% ($10,000) increase from Green Mountain Transit to
address the new union contract. He noted that GMT hasn’t been charging fares but has been
relying on subsidies. If the subsidies run out, there will have to be a discussion regarding fares.
Ms. Baker said the $10,000 will have to be added to the proposed budget.
Sen. Chittenden suggested having the GMT Manager come to a Council meeting so the public
can hear from GMT directly. Mr. Cota said that invitation will be made. Ms. Riehle suggested
some time in February.
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14. Other Business:
Ms. Riehle felt it would be helpful to have an item on each agenda for updates from the Climate
Task Force and to hear from the public regarding articles people are reading, etc. Mr. Cota
suggested everyone start with the reading the State Climate Action Plan.
As there was no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Barritt moved to adjourn.
Mr. Cota seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
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MEMO
To: Jessie Baker, City Manager
From: Justin Rabidoux, Director of Public Works
Date: December 21, 2021
Re: South Burlington – Champlain Water District Infrastructure Ownership & Responsibilities MOU
SUMMARY
The City of South Burlington and its water supplier, the Champlain Water District, have an existing
Memorandum of Understanding that governs ownership and responsibility of the various water
infrastructure assets in South Burlington. This MOU was last updated in 2016 and states:
"This Memorandum of Understanding is also a “living” document, and may be amended at times,
but only by mutual agreement of the City and the CWD. All such Amendments will be written, and
attached to this master MOU document dated November 2016.”
Recent water projects within South Burlington by both the City and CWD make this is a good opportunity
to update the MOU.
CWD recently executed an MOU with the Town of Williston and the State is encouraging all of CWD’s
partners to incorporate some of the standard language revisions from that MOU into their agreements.
Also, a new section on Sampling Hydrants and appendices were added. The appendices
include: Chronology of the City of South Burlington Waterworks Improvements, CWD Specification
Details referenced in the body and CWD/SB Interconnection Spreadsheet and Valve Tie Sheets.
This document provides a clear picture of the ownership of water infrastructure within the City and will
be a useful tool for both parties in the future. Included with this memo are:
1. The track changes version of the proposed MOU
2. A clean version of the proposed MOU
3. The 2016 executed MOU
The City’s attorney, Colin McNeil, reviewed the proposed MOU and approves of its execution.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU and send to CWD for
final signatures.
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Regarding Ownership and Responsibilities
for Waterworks Infrastructure in the City of South Burlington
An Agreement Between the Champlain Water District and City of South Burlington, Vermont
November 2021
Recognizing that the Champlain Water District (CWD) owns and operates wholesale water
transmission and storage infrastructure located within the City of South Burlington (City), and the
City owns and operates a water distribution system serving its’ water customers, this
Memorandum of Understanding is provided to summarize, update, and clarify the respective
waterworks ownerships and responsibilities of the CWD and the City. This Memorandum of
Understanding is intended only to clarify the ownership of the components of the City of South
Burlington water distribution system (i.e., the distribution mains, valves, hydrants and other
appurtenances attached to the distribution system) and those portions of the Champlain Water
District wholesale water transmission and storage infrastructure located within the City. This
Memorandum of Understanding does not amend or alter the Contract between the City of South
Burlington and Champlain Water District for management of the South Burlington water
distribution system,or any other agreements currently in place.
Major Water Mains
The City of South Burlington constructed and owns a 12” AC water main running along Allen Road
to the South Burlington West Tank site, including a section of new (2006) 16” DICL relocated
replacement pipe installed along the tank fill / draw line run by a developer, as new infrastructure
was constructed in the area.
The City also owns the following water mains in the Dorset Street / Swift Street area, as indicated
on a drawing entitled “Champlain Water District and South Burlington Water Department
Water Infrastructure Ownership, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, March 23,
2009”:
A 16” DICL water main running from CWD Valve #1119 located on the South Burlington
East Tank outlet pipeline, northward along Dorset Street, crossing Swift Street, through
South Burlington’s Dorset Street Pressure Reducing Valve Vault, and connecting to the
City’s 14” AC water main that extends further northward into the City’s distribution system.
A 12” DICL water main running southward along Dorset Street, from a connection to the
aforementioned 16” DICL water main, at the South Burlington East Tank access drive.
The City owns a 12” DICL water distribution main running along the west side of Spear Street from
South Burlington to Shelburne Heights. CWD transferred ownership of this 12” DICL water
distribution main to the City in 2018. The 12” ductile iron main starts approximately 2,400 LF north
of Allen Road and runs to the boundary between the City of South Burlington and Town of
Shelburne.
The City has an interconnection with High Service #1, known as the Symanski Valve (HS#207)
located near 4001 Williston Road, that is normally open and bypasses the Dorset Street PRV.
The Symanski Valve provides improved hydraulics to the City High Service area, especially the
eastern end of Williston Road.
CWD constructed and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main, known as “High Service #1”,
running from the Peter L. Jacob Water Treatment Facility (WTF) on Queen City Park Road, across
Shelburne Road to Swift Street, along Swift Street to Dorset Street, cross-country to Hinesburg
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Road, along Hinesburg Road to Old Farm Road, cross-country to Shunpike Road, along Shunpike
Road to Williston Road, and cross-country to the Town of Williston at River Cove Road and the
Williston South Meter Vault.
In 1983, CWD installed and owns a section of 24” DICL transmission main from the water plant to
the Burlington South Meter Vault on Shelburne Road as an emergency interconnection. The
CWD also oversaw the design and construction of the replacement of a section of the City’s
distribution main on the east side of Shelburne Road from Queen City Park Road to Swift Steet.
The existing 8” AC waterline was replaced with 8” DICL due to the abandonment of an old
waterline connection between the City of South Burlington and Burlington. The City of South
Burlington owns and maintains the 8” DICL along Shelburne Road. This work was completed in
anticipation of the Burlington Southern Connector highway construction.
CWD constructed and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main, known as “High Service #2”,
running from the WTF on Queen City Park Road, across Shelburne Road to Farrell Street, cross-
country parallel to I-189 Westbound lane to Spear Street, northward along Spear Street to Quarry
Hill Road at UVM, cross-country to the “University Mall Tunnel” under I-89, northward along the
east side of I-89 across Williston Road at the Holiday Inn, cross-country northward along the east
side of I-89 to Patchen Road, across Patchen Road and the old South Burlington Landfill to Airport
Parkway, along Airport Parkway to the Lime Kiln “Pipe Bridge” and Lime Kiln Meter Vault.
In 2011–2012, CWD installed and owns a 24” diameter “River Cover Cross-Tie Transmission
Main” (connecting CWD High Service #1 and High Service #2 transmission mains just south of the
Winooski River) from the intersection of Airport Parkway and Lime Kiln Road to River Cove Road
in Williston roughly paralleling Shamrock Road, National Guard Avenue and Poor Farm Road. As
a result of this project the City of South Burlington-owned 6” water main on Shamrock Road is cut
and capped and abandoned in place. Two small South Burlington-owned service laterals and one
South Burlington-owned fire hydrant served by the old 6” water main are relocated and are served
from the new CWD 24” transmission main.
In 2018, CWD installed and owns a 24” diameter “Farrell Street Cross-TieTransmission Main”
(connecting CWD High Service #1 and High Service #2 transmission mains) along Farrell Street
from the intersection of Swift Street to north of Interstate 189 west bound lane. The 24” diameter
transmission main runs parallel with the City’s 8” diameter water main. All blow-offs along the
CWD-owned transmission mains are owned and maintained by CWD. All water service
connections along Farrell Street are off from the City’s 8” diameter water main.
CWD also owns the following water mains in the Dorset Street / Swift Street area, as indicated on
a drawing entitled “Champlain Water District and South Burlington Water Department Water
Infrastructure Ownership, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, March 23, 2009”:
The 24” DICL “High Service #1” transmission main running west to east across the Swift
and Dorset Street intersection.
Sections of 16” DICL and 16” AC water main serving as the South Burlington East Tank
“fill” pipeline, running from the aforementioned 24” DICL transmission main, southerly
along Dorset Street to the tank.
CWD constructed and owns a 12” AC water main running from Allen Road in South Burlington to
Woodbine Road in Shelburne, including the Shelburne North (Allen Road) Meter Vault.
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CWD constructed and owns a 28” steel Lake Water Intake (North) pipeline and intake structure,
and a 42” HDPE Lake Water Intake (South) pipeline and intake structure in Shelburne Bay, off
Red Rocks Park.
CWD constructed and owns a 30” DICL Lake Water Transmission Main, running from the Lake
Water Pump Station to the WTF, and a “parallel” 30” Lake Water Transmission Main running
part of the distance from the Lake Water Pump Station to the WTF.
CWD constructed and owns 20”, 16”, and 12” DICL “Main Service” water transmission mains
running from the WTF to Queen City Park Road, and to Pine Haven Shore Road in Shelburne,
including the Georgia-Pacific Meter and Flow Control Valve Vault.
CWD constructed and owns a 10” DICL “spur” line on Shelburne Road, providing an emergency
interconnection with the City of Burlington water system at the Burlington South Meter Vault.
CWD constructed and owns a 12” DICL “relocated” section of water main on Queen City Park
Road as part of the Southern Connector highway project improvement. The CWD 12” DICL main
connects to a City 12” AC water main on Queen City Park Road.
The City of Burlington owns a 12” DICL water main running along Main Street in Burlington that
provides the emergency supply to Burlington East Meter Vault located at the “jug handle”
intersection of Spear Street and Williston Road. The City of South Burlington owns all 12” DICL
water mains running easterly along Williston Road downstream of this emergency interconnection.
Water Storage Tanks
CWD constructed both the South Burlington East and South Burlington West tanks in 1971 as
part of a federally subsidized Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program project. The City
deeded both tank sites to CWD in 1971.
CWD constructed and owns the original 500,000-gallon Lake Water Storage Tank (South), and
500,000-gallon Finished Water Storage Tank (now known as the North Lake Water Storage
Tank as converted in 2000), located at the WTF as part of the initial WTF construction project.
In 1991 CWD constructed and owns a 1-million gallon South Filtered Water Storage Tank
located at the WTF.
In 2005, the South Burlington East Tank was raised 35’ to increase the storage volume from 1.5
MG to 2.1 MG and increase operating pressures. By design, the tank acts as a passive mixing
system through the use of separate fill (inlet) and draw (outlet) pipes which creates a continuous
flow, from the top to bottom, through the tank. The City funded the design and construction of the
tank expansion. That same year, the City constructed a 500,000-gallon “twin” South Burlington
West Tank. Ownership of both improvements was transferred to CWD in 2009 via Bill of Sale.
In 2017, CWD constructed and owns a 1-million gallon North Filtered Water Tank located at the
WTF.
Pump Stations
The Vermont National Country Club (VNCC) Pump Station is a privately built and owned
facility. Preventative and miscellaneous maintenance services are provided by the City; however,
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the City is not governed by any agreement or MOU with the VNCC Homeowners Association.
CWD Distribution Department conducts the preventative maintenance service via the
management contract with the City. CWD Wholesale Department owns and maintains a remote
telemetry unit at the Vermont National Country Club Pump Station.
The Old Stone House Pump Station is a privately built and owned facility. Miscellaneous
operations and maintenance services are provided by the City, and governed by the
“Memorandum of Understanding Between the South Burlington Water Department (SBWD),
Champlain Water District (CWD), and the Stone House Village Carriage Homeowners Association,
Inc. (SHVCHOA)” dated January 5, 2005. CWD Distribution Department conducts the
preventative maintenance service via the management contract with the City.
Vaults
Associated with HS #1 Transmission Main:
The Lindenwood Check Valve Vault (ARMH#104), “Farrell Street Cross Tie” Farrell
Street Valve Vault, Spear Street PRV Vault, Dorset Street Tank Meter & Flow Control
Valve Vault, and Williston South Meter Vault were built and are owned and maintained
entirely by CWD.
The Hinesburg Road Flow Control Valve Vault was built, and is owned by the City.
CWD owns and maintains the electric flow control valve and all SCADA / telemetry
equipment in this vault, and pays the electric bill for this facility.
The Williston West Meter Vault at Muddy Brook is located within the City of South
Burlington, but remains the property of the Town of Williston, dating back to the original
water system construction in the 1960’s. In general, the Town of Williston retains
ownership of the vault and piping, with the following exceptions: CWD owns the meter and
electric flow control valve, RTU, telemetry, power service, and electrical accessories and
components (lights, outlets, sump pump, etc.); and the City owns the valve immediately
upstream of the vault. CWD also pays the power bill.
Associated with HS #2 Transmission Main:
The Farrell Street Check Valve Vault (ARMH#304), University Mall “Emergency
Interconnect” (formerly Check Valve) Vault, and Lime Kiln Meter Vault were built and
are owned and maintained entirely by CWD.
Emergency Interconnections with the City of Burlington:
The Burlington East Meter Vault (aka Jug Handle) on Williston Road is owned by CWD.
The valve and piping directly downstream of the Burlington East Meter Vault are owned by
the City of South Burlington. The valve and piping directly upstream of the Burlington East
Meter Vault are owned by the City of Burlington. The ownership is outlined in the
“Burlington Interconnection Main Agreement” dated August 14, 1986 and “Main Street 12”
Water Main – Assignment of UVM License Agreement, and Transfer of Ownership” dated
July 26, 2004.
The Burlington South Meter Vault (aka Shelburne Road Emergency Interconnect or
Sears Meter Vault) on Shelburne Road is owned by the City of Burlington. CWD’s
ownership on the 10” DICL “spur” line on Shelburne Road ends at HS#305.
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Other Vaults:
The Shelburne West (Georgia-Pacific) Meter Vault and Shelburne North (Allen Road)
Meter Vault were built and are owned and maintained entirely by CWD.
The Shelburne High Service Meter Vault on Spear Street is owned by the Town of
Shelburne. In 2018, CWD deeded to the Town of Shelburne, the meter vault and 12” DICL
water distribution main within the Town of Shelburne. CWD owns only the meter and
strainer in this vault. The City owns the valve immediately upstream of the vault.
The City of South Burlington owns the Joy Drive PRV Vault, the South Village PRV Vault
off Spear Street near Allen Road, and the Dorset Street PRV Vault located just north of
Swift Street.
The access vaults along the Chemical Feed System and electrical manholes, running from
the WTF, through Red Rocks Park, and ending on the lakeshore at the Lake Water Pump
Station were built and are owned and maintained entirely by CWD
Hydrants
All fire hydrants, inclusive of hydrants on CWD-owned water mains, shall be owned, maintained,
and operated by the City, unless specifically determined otherwise. The hydrant isolation valves
at City-owned hydrants on CWD-owned water mains shall be owned and maintained by the CWD,
as per CWD Standards.
Sampling Stations
All sampling stations connected to a City-owned main, utilized by CWD for system water quality
sampling, shall be owned, operated, and maintained by CWD. CWD’s ownership will end at the
base of the sampling station unit. The City shall own and maintain all other components back to
the City-owned main including the corporation stop, curb stop, underground piping, and concrete
pad.
CWD will be responsible for routine operation and maintenance of the sampling station unit. If due
to CWD’s negligence, the sampling station needs to be replaced, CWD will pay the full cost of
repair or replacement. Vice versa, if due to the City’s negligence, the sample station is damaged,
the City will bear the full cost of repair or replacement.
If it is deemed necessary to replace the sampling station, CWD will provide a new sampling
station. The City shall be responsible for installing the sampling station. Refer to the attached
Sampling Station Detail (A-32).
Valves
Valves on City-owned mains and at City-owned facilities are owned and maintained by the City.
Per CWD specifications, dated June 2019, CWD owns the valve directly off of CWD’s transmission
main, and the City controls the main after that valve, per City’s Water Ordinance. Valves on CWD-
owned mains and at CWD-owned facilities are owned and maintained by CWD. Tapping valves
on laterals connected to CWD-owned mains are owned and maintained by CWD, and hydrant
isolation valves at CWD-owned mains are owned and maintained by CWD. Refer to the attached
Tapping Sleeve and Valve Detail (A-5) from CWD Specifications, dated June 2019.
Memorandum of Understanding
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Where CWD transmission mains cross and interconnect with City-owned distribution mains, all
interconnection piping up to and including the interconnection valve are owned and maintained by
CWD. Refer to the attached valve ties that document the existing interconnections, their general
locations, and the limits of CWD’s ownership, including connections that are no directly tapped off
of CWD’s transmission mains.
For service lines connected to CWD transmission mains, the corporation is owned by CWD and
the service from the corporation is owned by the City, as per CWD Standards. Refer to the
attached Service Connection Ownership Detail (A-3) from CWD Specifications, dated June 2019.
Special Agreements
A Master License Agreement is in effect, amongst the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation/
Vermont Railway and CWD, outlining the rights and conditions of use of the railroad right-of-way
for water mains and pipe sleeves running along or crossing the railway in Shelburne and South
Burlington.
An “Agreement to Protect CWD Infrastructure in the South Burlington “Landfill”’ between CWD,
City and A Marcelino & Company was executed on November 27, 2006 outlining the requirements
and expectations within CWD’s water main easement.
CWD executed an easement deed with Alan Marcelino on July 6, 2015, for a permanent easement
area (0.07 acres) at the end of Palmer Court for the purposes of emergency repairs necessitated
by the additional fill placed by Marcelino within CWD’s existing 20’ easement.
CWD and the City of South Burlington entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated March
16, 2021 regarding the protection of CWD’s High Service #2 Transmission Main following
construction of the City’s new sidewalk and retaining wall on Airport Parkway. The new retaining
wall and sidewalk will reside within CWD’s permanent easement.
Memorandum of Understanding
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Amendments
This Memorandum of Understanding is also a “living” document, and may be amended at times,
but only by mutual agreement of the City and the CWD. All such Amendments will be written, and
attached to this original MOU document dated November 2016, and all subsequent revisions.
City of South Burlington Champlain Water District
______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature Signature
_________________________________________ __________________________________________
Name and Title Name and Title
_________________________________________ __________________________________________
Witness Witness
_________________________________________ __________________________________________ Date Date
Memorandum of Understanding
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DATE AUTHOR REMARKS
November 7, 2016
JJD Original MOU.
November 17, 2021
NAP Amendment #1.
CHRONOLOGY OF CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS & CONVEYANCES
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Chronology of City of South Burlington Waterworks
Improvements and Conveyances
December 2021
1969 – The City constructs new waterworks infrastructure, including:
A 12” AC water main running along Allen Road to the South Burlington West
Tank site, including the South Burlington West Tank altitude valve vault.
A 14” and 16” AC water main running along Dorset Street to the South
Burlington East Tank site, including the South Burlington East Tank altitude
valve vault.
A 12” AC water main running from the Dorset Street fire station to Oakwood
Drive, to the University Mall area.
January 26, 1971 – The City deeds the South Burlington East Tank lot and South
Burlington West Tank lot to CWD.
September 14, 1971 – The City deeds the Lake Water Pump Station lot to CWD.
1971 – 1973 - CWD constructs and owns new waterworks infrastructure in the City:
The 500,000-gallon South Burlington West Tank and the 1,500,000-gallon
South Burlington East Tank. Contract documents identify CWD as the Owner
of this federally subsidized Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program
project.
A 24” DICL water transmission main running from the corner of Swift and Dorset
Street to Williston Road.
An 8” AC water main running along Airport Parkway in South Burlington, across
the Lime Kiln Bridge, to Colchester Fire District #1 near Route 15, including the
original Lime Kiln Meter Vault.
A 12” AC water main running from Allen Road in South Burlington to Woodbine
Road in Shelburne, including the Shelburne North (Allen Road) Meter Vault.
A 28” steel Lake Water Intake pipeline and intake structure, in Shelburne Bay,
off Red Rocks Park.
A 30” DICL Lake Water Transmission Main, running from the Lake Water
Pump Station to the Water Filtration and Treatment Facility.
The DE (Diatomaceous Earth) Water Filtration and Treatment Facility,
including the Lake Water Meter Vault.
The Lake Water Pump Station located at Red Rocks Beach.
A 24” DICL water transmission main running from Williston Road in South
Burlington, cross-country to River Cove Road in Williston, including the Williston
South Meter Vault.
24”, 20”, 16”, and 12” DICL water transmission mains running from the Water
Filtration and Treatment Facility to Shelburne Road, and to the corner of Swift
and Dorset Street, including the South Burlington East Tank Flow Control
Valve Vault, and the Lindenwood Check Valve and Vacuum Relief Valve
Vault.
A 500,000-gallon Lake Water Storage Tank, and a 500,000-gallon Finished
Water Storage Tank, located at the Water Filtration and Treatment Facility.
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1974 – CWD constructs and owns a 16” DICL water transmission main running from the
Water Filtration and Treatment Facility (Water Plant) to Pine Haven shore road in
Shelburne, including the Shelburne West (Georgia-Pacific) Meter and Flow Control
Valve Vault.
1981 – CWD constructs a High Service Pumping System Upgrade at the water plant,
including the Spear Street Pressure Reducing Valve Vault, located at the corner of
Swift and Spear Streets, to reduce pressure to customers along Spear St. to the south.
1982 – CWD constructs a new 12” DICL water distribution main running along the west
side of Spear Street from South Burlington to Shelburne Heights, including the
Shelburne High Service Meter Vault. CWD and the Town of Shelburne execute a 10-
year Lease Agreement outlining the Town’s repayment plan to CWD; the Agreement
states that the lease may be renegotiated at the end of the 10-year period. In 2018,
CWD transferred ownership of the 12” DICL watermain to the City of South Burlington
and Town of Shelburne within each respective municipal boundary.
1983 – CWD constructs and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main running from the
water plant to, and across Shelburne Road, along with a 10” DICL spur line running
northward along Shelburne Road, connecting to the Burlington water system, as an
emergency interconnection (Burlington South) at that location. This water main is
constructed in anticipation of the Burlington Southern Connector highway construction,
as that improvement truncates an existing waterline connection between South
Burlington and Burlington, along Shelburne Road. The new 24” water main is connected
to CWD’s “main service” system at this time, but in 1991 will be converted to CWD’s
“high service” system, when CWD’s “High Service #2” water transmission main is
constructed.
CWD oversees the design and construction of the replacement of an abandoned section
of South Burlington distribution main on the east side of Shelburne Road, from Queen
City Park Road to Swift Street with new 8” DICL pipe. The City owns and maintains the
8” DICL distribution main. This work is required because of the abandonment of the old
waterline connection between South Burlington and Burlington, along Shelburne Road
1983 – CWD constructs and owns a 12” DICL “relocated” section of water main on
Queen City Park Road. This work is required because of excessive pipe depths caused
by roadway fills in the area, as Southern Connector highway ramps are constructed.
August 14, 1986 – The Champlain Water District and City of Burlington enter into an
Agreement to construct and strengthen a new emergency interconnection (Burlington
East) on Williston Road, in conjunction with Burlington’s Main Street reconstruction
project, which includes abandonment of certain Burlington water distribution mains and
an existing interconnection. Terms of the Agreement state that all new waterworks
infrastructure within the City of Burlington shall be owned by the City of Burlington.
1986 – CWD constructs a new 12” DICL water main from a Burlington high service
interconnection, running along the southerly edge of Williston Road, to an
interconnection with an existing South Burlington 12” AC water distribution main, just
westerly of Interstate 89. The project includes the Burlington East Meter Vault, located
at the “jug handle” intersection of Spear Street and Williston Road. The valve and piping
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directly downstream of the Burlington East Meter Vault are owned by the City of South
Burlington. The valve and piping directly upstream of the Burlington East Meter Vault
are owned by the City of Burlington. The ownership is outlined in the “Burlington
Interconnection Main Agreement” Dated August 14, 1986 and “Main Street 12” Water
Main – Assignment of UVM License Agreement, and Transfer of Ownership” dated July
26, 2004.
1986 – CWD constructs a new Burlington South Meter Vault at the emergency
interconnection location on Shelburne Road.
January 1, 1988 – The University of Vermont and Champlain Water District enter into a
License Agreement for a 30’ wide strip of land on UVM property containing a 12”
diameter water main, which is the Burlington / South Burlington emergency
interconnection constructed parallel to Main Street in 1986.
1991 – CWD constructs and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main known as “High
Service #2”, running from Rt. 7 in South Burlington, near the Peter L. Jacob Water
Treatment Facility, to an interconnection with CWD “High Service #1” transmission main
near the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility in Essex. The project includes the
High Service #2 Meter Vault at the water plant, the Farrell Street Check Valve and
Vacuum Relief Valve Vault, retrofit of the Lime Kiln Meter Vault, the new Woodside
Meter Vault, and the Lime Kiln Pipe Bridge crossing of the Winooski River Gorge.
1992 - CWD manages design and construction of a 12” DICL water distribution main
replacement project along Dorset Street, for the City of South Burlington.
1993 – The Farrell Distributing Company relocates a section of CWD’s 16” DICL main
service water transmission main along the westerly edge of their property on Holmes
Road, because of excessive fill placed atop the existing main.
1998 – The Vermont National Country Club (VNCC) Pump Station and distribution
system is constructed by JAM Golf, and ultimately taken over by the Highland
Community Association (HCA).
September 26, 2000 – The City grants an easement 50’ in width to CWD, through Red
rocks Park, for the construction of a “parallel” lake water transmission main, and a
“parallel” underground primary power system.
2001 - CWD constructs and owns Phase I of a 30” DICL “parallel” lake water
transmission main, and a “parallel” underground primary power system between the
water plant and the Lake Water Pump Station .
2002 – The Stone House Pump Station is constructed and privately-owned, as the Stone
House Village community is developed.
2003 – CWD completes relocation and replacement of the Lime Kiln Meter Vault from
South Burlington to the Colchester side of the Winooski River Gorge, including relocation
of a section of 24” DICL water transmission main, all to accommodate construction of the
new Lime Kiln Bridge and bridge abutments.
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2004 – CWD completes design, management, and construction of a 12” DICL water
distribution main replacement project along Shelburne Road, for the City of South
Burlington.
July 26, 2004 – CWD, UVM, and the City of Burlington agree to re-assign the UVM
License Agreement to the City of Burlington.
2005 – The City of South Burlington and CWD manage the design and construction of
local water storage and distribution system improvements, including:
A new, twin 500,000-gallon South Burlington West Tank
Expansion of the South Burlington East Tank to 2.1 million gallons, by raising
the tank an additional 35”
A new 16” DICL tank fill line running from Swift Street to the South Burlington
East Tank, making this tank into a “flow-thru” tank.
A new 12” DICL pipe loop along Old Cross Road from Dorset Street to Hinesburg
Road.
The new Hinesburg Road Flow Control Valve Vault.
The new Dorset Street Pressure Reducing Valve Vault.
Abandonment of the old South Burlington East Tank flow control valve vault at
the corner of Swift and Dorset Streets.
Retrofit of the South Burlington East Tank (SBET) altitude valve vault to the
SBET Meter and Flow Control Valve Vault.
2005 – CWD and the South Burlington Water Department enter into a preventative and
emergency maintenance agreement with the Stone House Village homeowners’
association via the “Memorandum of Understanding Between the South Burlington
Water Department (SBWD), Champlain Water District (CWD), and the Stone House
Village Carriage Homeowners Association, Inc. (SHVCHOA)”, dated January 5, 2005.
2006 – A developer completes relocation and replacement of a section of the South
Burlington West Twin Tanks fill / draw line, with new 16” DICL pipe.
November 27, 2006 – The City of South Burlington, CWD, and A. Marcelino & Company
enter into an “Agreement to Protect CWD Infrastructure in the South Burlington
‘Landfill’ ”.
April 6, 2009 – The City of South Burlington transfers ownership of the new, “Twin”
South Burlington West Tank, and addition to the South Burlington East Tank, to
CWD.
2011 – 2012 - CWD installs and owns a 24” Transmission main, known as the “River
Cove Cross-Tie”, from the intersection of Airport Parkway and Lime Kiln Road to River
Cove Road in Williston roughly paralleling Shamrock Road, National Guard Avenue and
Poor Farm Road (referred to as the River Cove Cross-Tie). As a result of this project the
City of South Burlington owned 6” water main on Shamrock Road is cut and capped and
abandoned in place. Two small service laterals and one fire hydrant served by the old 6”
water main are relocated and are served from the new CWD 24” transmission main.
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2015 – CWD executes an Easement Deed with Marcelino for a 10’ permanent easement
along HS#1 near Palmer Court.
2018 – CWD constructs new 24” DI “Farrell Street Cross Tie” between High Service
Transmission Main #1 and #2 on Farrell Street as part of City of South Burlington
Utility/Roadway Project.
2018 – CWD transfers ownership of approximately 3,650 linear feet of 12” ductile iron
water distribution main on the west side of Spear Street to the City of South Burlington
from Shelburne High Service Meter Vault north. This main was constructed by CWD in
1982. The 12” ductile iron main starts approximately 2,400 LF north of Allen Road and
runs to the boundary between the City of South Burlington and Town of Shelburne.
2020 – CWD rehabilitates the Shelburne North (Allen Road) Meter Vault.
CWD SPECIFICATION DETAILS
SERVICE CONNECTION OWNERSHIP
NOT TO SCALE
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403403 QUEEN CITY PARK ROAD
DRAWING NO.:
DATE:
SERVICE CONNECTION OWNERSHIP
Specifications Detail
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
A-3
A-3 Svc Cxn Ownership.dwg
April 2021
NOTE:
TRANSMISSION INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF 3' BETWEEN CORP AND CURB STOP
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403403 QUEEN CITY PARK ROAD
DRAWING NO.:
DATE:
TAPPING SLEEVE & VALVE
DETAIL
Specifications Detail
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
A-5
A-5 Tapping Sleeve and
Valve.dwg
JUNE 2019
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403403 QUEEN CITY PARK ROAD
DRAWING NO.:
DATE:
SAMPLING STATION
Specifications Detail
CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT
A-32
A-32 Sampling Station.dwg
May 2021
CWD AND CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
INTERCONNECTION SPREADSHEET
Transmission
Main Location Valve ID
Tie
Page Comments Additional Review Notes - 2021 Status
2021
HS 1 Swift Street CWD 113 y Feed to Spear Street PRV Vault Open
HS 1 Spear and Swift Streets CWD 125 y Old unregulated feed from HS 1 directly into Spear Street Zone CLOSED
HS 1 Swift St @ Ridgewood CWD 131 y
HS 1 to SB through Indian Creek, Ridgewood, through SB 214 on Dorset St., normally
closed (LH valve) CLOSED
HS 1 Dorset St @ Indian Creek SB 214
8" at 14" main on Dorset St. normally open, can allow flow through Ridgewood/Indian
Creek to/from Swift St. when CWD 7A 131 is open Open
HS 1 Dorset Street CWD 1101 y
Valve connection between SBET fill & draw lines. Tank by-pass. Must be opened 100%
before any valves to/from SBET operated CLOSED
HS 1 Hinesburg Rd CWD 147 (Formerly 14A) y Tie in between HS 1 and 12" main, always open Open
HS 1 Hinesburg Rd CWD 149 (Formerly 14C) aka SB 372 y
12" line off HS 1 to Cardinal Woods, Normally Closed unless supply is needed in SB due
to line closure elsewhere, ex. Dorset St.CLOSED
HS 1 Community Drive CWD 154 y 2008- 10" valve feeds into Technology Park Open
HS 1 Kimball Ave at Old Farm Rd CWD 155 (formerly 15A) y New (2006) 12" Kimball Ave main line valve, normally closed CLOSED
HS 1 Shunpike Road SB 652 CWD 165 (Formerly 16B)y 8" off 24" HS 1 To Gregory Dr, loop to HS 1 SB 12"on Williston Rd at SB 642 Open
HS 1 Williston Rd @ Gregory Dr SB 642 8" off HS 1 To Gregory Dr, loops back to HS 1 on Shunpike Rd at SB 652 CWD 165 - SB
642 not an interconnection valve bc CWD 165 is @ shunpike / gregory Open
HS 1 Shunpike Road SB 653 2" Curb Stop off from HS 1, loops back into HS 1 at SB 618 Open
HS 2 Williston Rd @ Air Guard Acces Rd SB 615 CWD 201 (formerly 16G)y 12" main off HS 1, affects water through airport to Country Club Dr area, Ethan Allen Dr.Open
HS 1 Shunpike Rd SB 618 2" curb stop for Shunpike Rd, loops back into HS 1 at SB 653 Open
HS 1 Williston Rd @ Gregory Dr CWD 207 y 12" Szymanski valve. Ties-in HS 1 to Williston Rd. 6" 12" main Open
HS 2 University Mall Emergency
Interconnect CWD 333 y 12" CWD line ties into SB H2O line CLOSED
HS 2 Williston Rd @ Holiday Inn SB 843
4" line from HS 2 off of 8" service to Holiday Inn SB GPS says SB 843 could be 8" (??),
ties into Williston Rd main, normally closed.CLOSED
HS 2 Patchen Rd 1"- SB 847, 2" SB 846 1" & 2" curb stop, Both normally closed CLOSED
HS 2 Airport Parkway Lime Kiln Rd CWD 353 y
CWD interconnection line and valve between HS 2 and SB distribution system, normally
closed. SB valve is CLOSED Open
MS Queen City Park Road CWD 1823 y CWD to SB MS Shelburne Rd to Joy Dr Open
MS Olde Orchard Park Rd CWD 1827 y CWD to SB Olde Orchard Park (Cinema) 12"Open
MS Holmes Rd CWD 1841 y CWD to SB Holmes Rd 8"Open
MS Bartlet Bay CWD 1845 y CWD to SB Bartlett Bay Rd 8"Open
MS Allen Rd CWD 1894 y SB to CWD SNMV feed line 12"Open
MS Allen Rd CWD 1895 y CWD SNMV feed line to SB Pepsi service loop 8"Open
SOUTH BURLINGTON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TO CWD TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
SB Interconnects Major V:\Distribution System Info\SB and Retail Interconnects with CWD 2021 .xlsx Printed 11/9/2021
CWD AND CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
VALVE TIES FOR CONNECTIONS TAPPED OFF
CWD’S TRANSMISSION MAINS
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
108
So. Burlington
99 Swift St.
15 1 1
8"ccw 26
(Formerly Valve #4A then #109) TAP# SB1-90
Revision Date: 09/10/21
Farrell St.Swift St.
HS 108
HS 109
HS 110
HS 2001
Catch Basin Vault
Farrell Street FCV
Hydrant RTU Pedestal
18' 6"
67' 6"
CWD 24" DI
S.B.8"CWD 24" DICWD 24" DI
CWD
Valve
S.B.
Valve
HYD
SB637RTU Pedestal
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
125
S. Burlington
Swift St. and Spear St.
Southwest corner of intersection
15 1 1
12"ccw 38
*10/11/17 - new SS bonnet & packing bolts, new packing
gaskets & o-rings, new SS operating nut, new valve box*
(Formerly Valve #6)**** NORMALLY CLOSED***** Intercxn with S Burl
Revision Date: 09/10/21
8'
21'
3' 6"
Swift
S
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HS 127
23' 6"
NORMALLY CLOSED
S.B.12" ACCWD 24" DI CWD
Valve
CWD 12" DI
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Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
127
S. Burlington
Swift St. and Spear St.
Southwest corner of intersection
15 1 1
12"ccw
*10/11/17 - new SS bonnet & packing bolts, new SS operating nut, new valve box*
(Formerly Valve #6A)
Revision Date: 09/14/21
S.B.12" ACCWD 24" DI
CWD 12" DI
Utility Pole
8'
21'
3' 6"
Swift
S
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HS 127
23' 6"
NORMALLY CLOSED
CWD
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H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
129
S. Burlington
Swift St. and Meadowood Dr.
South side of Swift St. at west edge of entrance
to Meadowood Dr.
15 1 1
8"ccw 26
Interconnection to supply Swiftwood estates.
(Formerly Valve #7), TAP #SB7-72
Meadowood Dr.Swift St.Revision Date: 09/14/21
HYD SB104
S.B.8"CWD 24" DI HydrantMonumentCWD
Valve
HS 129
CWD 24" DI55'
71' 6"
56' 8"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
131
S. Burlington
Swift St.
South side of Swift St.
Redundant feed to Ridgewood Estates
15 1 1
8"
Kennedy gate valve MJ
(Formerly Valve 7A), TAP # SB3-76 Interconnection with South Burlington
Ridgewood
Estates
Swift St.
ARMH 106
HS 133
**** NORMALLY CLOSED*****
Revision Date: 09/14/21
**Backwards Valve**
CW
CWD 24" DI
HS 131
Manhole CWD
Valve
34'
40' 6"
Lamp
Post
S.B.10"
CWD 24" DI CWD 24" DI
Telecomm
Box
S.B.8"Hydrant
HYD SB#108
Utility Pole
GMP#8
NET#9
GMP#50
NET#8.5
CWD Valve
Normally Closed
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
133
S. Burlington
Swift St.
South side of Swift St., tap for Fairway Dr.
Edge of Swift & Fairway Estates, East of Valve #131
15 1 1
10"32
Kennedy gate valve MJ
(Formerly Valve #7B) TAP# SB3-2000
ARMH 106
HS 133
Revision Date: 09/14/21
ccw
CWD 24" DI
HS 131
Manhole Lamp
Post
S.B.10"
CWD 24" DI CWD 24" DI
Telecomm
Box
S.B.8"Hydrant
HYD SB#108
49' 6"
37'
GMP#8
NET#9
GMP#50
NET#8.5
Ridgewood
Estates
Swift St.
CWD
Valve
CWD Valve
Normally Closed
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
143
So. Burlington
Swift Street Ext.
Valve goes to hockey rinks, 136' east of
blow-off #103, rec field
1
12"ccw 36
(Formerly Valve #13A), TAP #SB1-93
Revision Date: 09/14/21
Swift St.
Extension
BO 103
ARMH 108
ARMH 107
HS 143
HS 14133'26'
Dorset St.
Gravel
Parking Lot174'11/14/12 Break
Corrosion Hole
S.S. Wrap Repair
Pipe OD 25.82"
CWD 24" DI
Manhole
CWD
Valve
Blowoff
Traffic
Pole
Sidewalk
Crosswalk
LightS.B.Curb
Stop
S.B.12" DI
S.B.2" CUCWD 24" DI49'
To Cairns
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
144
S. Burlington
Swift St. Ext. & Brand Farm intersection
east of A.R. 108,
west entrance to Village at Dorset Park
6 1
8"ccw 26
Measured to LEFT post of sign from valve
TAP# SB2-88 (with HS# 144A)Swift St. ExtBrand Farm Dr.
106'
108'
Revision Date: 09/14/21
HS 144
CWD 24" DI CWD
Valve Sign Electrical
Box
S.B.8"CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
144A
S. Burlington
Swift St. Ext. & Brand Farm intersection
west of blow off 104
east entrance to Village at Dorset Park
6 1
8"ccw 26
TAP# SB2-88 (with HS# 144)
Revision Date: 09/14/21
Swift St. ExtBrand Farm Dr.
148'
Village at Dorset Park
BO 104
84'
CWD 24" DI Blowoff Monument Electrical
Box
CWD
Valve
S.B.8"
Telephone
Box CWD 24" DIHS 144A
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
147
S. Burlington
Hinesburg Rd.
west side of Hinesburg Rd.
6 1
14"ccw 35
14" tap valve for service line to Lane Press
Interconnection with South Burlington
(Formerly Valve #14A)Hinesburg Rd.(Rt. 116)House
#850
NET 56
Revision Date: 09/14/21
ARMH 109
ManholeCWD
Valve Utility Pole
HS 145
CWD 24" DI Telephone
Manhole
CWD 24" DI
S.B.14" AC
S.B.14" AC
Trailer
HS 147
S.B.
Valve
S.B.Curb
Stop
10' 6"
60' 8"
60'
GMP 56/71
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
149
S. Burlington
Hinesburg Rd.
west side of Hinesburg Rd.,
about 150' south of Old Farm Rd.
6 1 1
12"ccw
12" tapping valve for 12" line to Cardinal Woods,
and S. Burlington system.
(Formerly Valve 14C), TAP# SB2-86
6/1
1/2
NET #44
Old Farm Rd.Hinesburg Rd.HS 153
HS 151
Revision Date: 09/14/21
ManholeCWD
Valve Utility Pole
132'
82'
ARMH 110
CWD 24" DI
CWD
2
4
"
DI
HS 149
S.B.12"
S.B.8"Hydrant
HYD SB271
*NORMALLY CLOSED* *Interconnection Valve*
*Normally Closed*
CWD 24" DI S.B.8"S.B.12"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
151
S. Burlington
Hinesburg Rd.
about 150' south of Old Farm Rd. in Driveway #700
6 1 1
8"ccw 26
(Formerly Valve 14D) TAP# SB1-03
12'
15' 3"
Revision Date: 09/14/21
6/1
1/2
NET #44
HS 153
ManholeCWD
Valve Utility Pole
ARMH
110
CWD 24" DI
CWD 24" DI
S.B.12"
S.B.8"
S.B.
8"
Hydrant
HYD SB271
Old Farm Rd.Hinesburg Rd.HS 151
HS 149
*Normally Closed*
CWD
2
4
"
DI
S.B.12"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
154
S. Burlington
Community Dr.
West of Community Drive loop off of
Kimball Ave
6 1 1
10"ccw 32
10" tapping
** Operating nut replaced Oct 2019 by CWD Wholesale with Std #1 SS op. nut
TAP# SB1-08
Community Dr.30 Community
Drive
GMP 13
Revision Date: 09/14/21
ARMH 112
BO 107
90' 6"
87'
Manhole CWD
Valve Utility Pole
HS 154
CWD 24" DI BlowoffCWD 24" DIS.B.10"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
154A
South Burlington
Kimball Ave
Just South Valve #155 for future feed
6 1 1
8" ccw
24x8 Mueller tapping sleeve, 8" AFC tapping valve
Tap# SB2-08
Revision Date: 09/14/21
Community Dr.Kimball Dr.Comcast
GMP 8
HS 155
HS 154A
CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 24" DI Telephone
BoxCWD 24" DI152'
122'
8'
S.B. 12"
S.B. 8"
Stub For
Future Use
*NORMALLY
CLOSED*
*DO NOT
OPERATE*
* FOR FUTURE USE* *DO NOT OPERATE*
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
155
S. Burlington
Kimball Ave
south side of Kimball Ave, and 250' west
of west entry to Technology Park
1 1
12"ccw 37
12" tapping valve for 12" line to the west, TAP #SB2-87
Interconnection with SB system ***Normally Closed****
(Formerly Valve 15A)
Revision Date: 09/14/21
Comcast
GMP 8
HS 155
HS 154A
Utility PoleCWD 24" DI Telephone
Box
S.B. 12"
S.B. 8"
Stub For
Future Use165'
23'
Community Dr.Kimball Dr.CWD
ValveCWD 24" DI*NORMALLY
CLOSED*
*DO NOT
OPERATE*
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
159
S. Burlington
Shunpike Rd.
west side of Shunpike Rd.,
south side of Kimball Ave
6 1 1
10 ccw 33
10" Mueller gate valve, ccw, MJ joints
(Formerly Valve #16A)
Revision Date: 09/14/21
HS 157
HS 159 Shunpike Rd.Kimball Ave
S.B.10"ManholeCatch Basin
28'
105'
HYD SB422
54'
CWD
Valve Hydrant
S.B.8"
HS 161
Kimball Ave
CWD 24" DI
CWD 24" DI
S.B
ValveUtility Pole
10A
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
161
S. Burlington
Shunpike Rd.
corner of Shunpike Rd & Kimball Dr., north
of hydrant #SB422, edge of sidewalk
6 1 1
8"ccw 26
(Formerly Valve #16C) TAP #SB3-88
Revision Date: 09/15/21
HS 157
HS 159
S.B.10"ManholeCatch Basin
48'
HYD SB422
CWD
Valve Hydrant
S.B.8"
HS 161
CWD 24" DI
CWD 24" DI
S.B
ValveUtility Pole
10A
53' 3"Shunpike Rd.Kimball Ave Kimball Ave
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
165
S. Burlington
Shunpike Rd.
west side of Shunpike Rd.
6 1 1
8"ccw 25
8" tap feed to Gregory Dr.
(Formerly Valve #16B) TAP #SB1-88
#251 Shunpike Rd.#123
Pole #7
75'
40' 7"
Revision Date: 09/15/21
Interconnection with South Burlington
S.B.8"CWD
Valve Utility Pole
HS 165
CWD 24" DI CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
167
S. Burlington
10 Shunpike Rd.
west side of Shunpike Rd, front of
69, across from Kaylyn's Way
6 1
8"ccw 25
(Formerly Valve #16F) Tap# SB1-05
Shunpike Road
#69
Revision Date: 09/15//21
S.B.8"CWD
ValveCWD 24" DI
61'44'
CWD 24" DICWD 24" DI
HS 167
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
169
So. Burlington
3017 Williston Rd.
west side of Shunpike Rd Feed to
M.H. Blue Collection
6 1
6"ccw 20
gate valve
(Formerly Valve #16D), TAP #SB2-01
M.H.Blue
Collection
#4
#3065
ShunpikeRd.SidewalkWilliston Rd.
Pole #1
Revision Date: 09/15/21
S.B.12"CWD
Valve Utility Pole
HS 169
CWD 24" DI
63'
33' 5"
Sidewalk
CWD 24" DI
S.B.12"
Hydrant
HYD
SB425
*Feed to M.H. Blue Collection*
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
203
S. Burlington
3073 Williston Rd.
South side of Williston Rd.
in front of #3073, BFCP
6 1 2
4"ccw 14
(Formerly Valve #16H) TAP # SB2-85
#3073
BFCP + Sign-A-Rama
Revision Date: 09/15/21
S.B.4"CWD
Valve
HS 203
CWD 24" DIWilliston Road75'
93'CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
207
S. Burlington
Williston Rd.
south edge of Williston Rd.
on top of Muddy Brook Hill, across from Pete's RV
6 1 2
12"ccw 38
mech joints
Interconnection with SB system
(Formerly Valve #18)
Revision Date: 09/15/21
HS 207
Williston Rd.
#128/
134-1
Donna BooherAllstatePete's RV
HS 205
S.B.12" AC CWD
Valve HydrantCWD 24" DI
S.B.
Valve
Utility Pole
HYD SB438
S.B.6" AC
S.B.Reducer
57'
25'
CWD 24" DI
S.B.6" AC S.B.12" AC
CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
209
S. Burlington
Palmer Heights
B/W Pete's RV & Palmer Hts
**use dwg from 211**
14 1 2
6"20
Tap #SB2-89
(Formerly Valve #18A)
Revision Date: 09/15/21
Williston Rd.
18'
20' 3"
Pete's RV
HS 213
HS 211
HS 209 #4050
Marshall
Tire
S.B.6"CWD
ValveCWD 24" DI S.B.Curb
Stop
S.B.
Valve
Ball
Valve
Property
MarkerVTMechanicalCWD 24" DICWD
2
4
"
DI
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
H.S. Valve #211
South Burlington
Palmer Heights
Behind Vt Mechanical, north of HS valve 209
14 1 2
6"CCW 20
*check as-builts*
(Formerly Valve #18B) TAP# SB1-04
53'
70'
Revision Date: 09/15/21
Williston Rd.
HS 213
HS 211
HS 209 #4050VTMechanicalMarshall
Tire
S.B.6"CWD
Valve
CWD 24" DI S.B.Curb
Stop
S.B.
Valve
Ball
Valve
Property
MarkerCWD 24" DIPete's RV
CWD
2
4
"
DI
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
H.S. Valve #213
South Burlington
Palmer Heights
Marshall Tire from Blue Rock
14 1 2
8"CCW 25
Tap #SB6-78
(Formerly Valve #18BB)
Revision Date: 09/15/21
HS 213
HS 211
HS 209 #4050VTMechanicalMarshall
Tire
S.B.6"CWD 24" DI S.B.Curb
Stop
S.B.
Valve
Ball
Valve
Property
Marker
41'
6' 6"
Williston Rd.
CWD
ValveCWD 24" DIPete's RV
CWD
2
4
"
DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
307
So. Burlington
Gateway Shopping Center
southwest corner of parking lot
51 3
8"ccw 24
gate valve
(Formerly Valve# 246C) TAP# SB1-89
Revision Date: 09/15/21
HS 309
HS 30749'
37'
CWD 24" DI
CWD
Valve
CWD 24" DI Lamp
Post
S.B. 8"Guard Rail
*Interconnection*
SidewalkH.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
311
So. Burlington
Farrell St.
halfway up hill b/w Farrell St. ck valve
mh and Farrell Street
51 3
8"ccw 24
Clow C-250 tapping valve w/3' valve ext.
(Formerly Valve# 246E) Tap# SB1-02
GMP
#6/01
Farrell StreetRevision Date: 09/15/21
Manhole CWD
Valve Utility Pole
HS 313
HS 311
BO 2003
HS 317
HS 2007
Catch Basin Blowoff
21'
21'
GMP #6
CWD 24" DI S.B. 8" DI
CWD 24
"
D
I
CWD 24
"
D
I
CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
321
So. Burlington
38 Eastwood Drive
tap for 38 Eastwood Drive, south edge of
bike path east of Farrell Street
51 3
8"ccw 24
(Formerly Valve# 249A) Tap# SB1-96
38 Eastwood Drive
South Burlington Bike Path
Revision Date: 09/15/21
S.B.8"CWD
Valve
HS 321
CWD 24" DI Sign
Post
CWD 24" DI CWD 24" DI
14'
71' 6"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
329
So. Burlington
University Mall
in back parking lot, next to tunnel,
east end of I-89
51 3
24"ccw
butterfly valve
(Formerly Valve# 253)
5'17'
SB108
Revision Date: 09/15/21
HYD SB590
S.B.12" AC Manhole CWD
Valve HydrantCWD 24" DI Monument
S.B.
Valve
HS 329
HS 333
HS 331
CWD 12" DI CWD 24" DIOld
Check
Valve
Vault
Normally Closed
S.B. 12" AC
S.B. 12" AC
Check Valve
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
333
So. Burlington
University Mall
in back parking lot, east end of I-89 tunnel
51 3
12"ccw 38
butterfly valve
(Formerly Valve# 255)
5' 6"
32' 6"
CLOSED as of 11/13/12 * Check Valve Removed 6/17/14
Revision Date: 09/15/21
SB108
HYD SB590
S.B.12" AC Manhole HydrantCWD 24" DI Monument
S.B.
Valve
HS 329
HS 333
HS 331
CWD 12" DI
S.B.12" AC
S.B.12" AC
Old
Check
Valve
Vault
CWD
ValveCWD 24" DINormally Closed
Check Valve
I-89
ARMH 309
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
335
So. Burlington
Dorset St., behind Homewood Suites
91' east of ARMH #309
51 3
6"ccw
gate valve
(Formerly Valve# 255A) Tap# SB1-2000
Revision Date: 09/23/21
S.B.6"ARMH CWD
Valve
HS 335
CWD 24" DI Fence
91'
79'
12'
Telecomm
Box
CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #Other pertinent info.Size:Location:Contract#Street (Address):Directions/Description:Direction to open:Town:Book#LegendScale: NTSSection#Turns to open:339So. BurlingtonHoliday Inn, west side8" tap for Holiday Inn, with 4" fire service5138"ccw27(Formerly Valve# 256A)Revision Date: 09/23/21Holiday InnPole #2HS 339HYDSB576ARMH 310S.B.8" DICWDValveHydrantUtility PoleCWD 24" DIS.B.ValveFenceHS 337Pole #1ARMHSB 843CWD 24" DIS.B.8" DI9'32' 6"
H.S.VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
343
So. Burlington
Patchen Rd. Public Works Compound
east side of public works bldg
52 3
6"ccw 21
(Formerly Valve# 257A) Tap# SB2-2000
Patchen Rd.
Bus Garage
Main. Garage
2 2' E[tension added
Revision Date: 09/23/21
S.B.6"CWD
Valve
HS 343
CWD 24" DI
S.B.S.B.
Valve
74'
83'CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE# 345
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:Airport Pkwy.SB
WWTP
GMP#
24-01
NET#21
So. Burlington
Airport Pkwy., Bio-solids facility
North of ARMH #315 in driveway of
52
8"
3
tapping valve
26
Environmental Depot
ccw
Revision Date: 09/23/21
(formerly 257B) Tap# SB2-93
S.B.8"Valve Utility Pole
HS 345
CWD 24" DI
96'
31'CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
Other pertinent info.
#349
So. Burlington
Airport Parkway
Tap to ANG Helicopter Facility, in front of
1205 Airport Parkway
52 3
12"ccw 36
(Formerly Valve# 258B) Tap# SB3-03
S.B.8" AC
CWD 24" DI
1205 Airport Parkway
To ARNG
Revision Date: 09/23/21
S.B.12" DI CWD
Valve
HS 349
CWD 24" DI
S.B.8" AC
98'83' 10"S.B.12" DIAirport Parkway
H.S. VALVE #Other pertinent info.Size:Location:Contract#Street (Address):Directions/Description:Direction to open:Town:Book#LegendScale: NTSSection#Turns to open:353So. BurlingtonLime Kiln Rdin front of house # 464Avalve is 5'8" from hydrant, north side5238"ccw21CWD Valve to remain open, SBWD valve to stay closedInterconnection with South Burlington(Formerly Valve# 259)HYDSB558SB VALVELime Kiln Rd#464ARevision Date: 09/24/21NORMALLYCLOSEDS.B.8" ACCWDValveHydrantHS 353CWD 24" DIS.B.6" ACS.B.Valve74' 6"50'CWD 24" DIS.B.8" AC
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
355
So. Burlington
Lime Kiln Road
in front of house # 444A
52 3
8"ccw 26
tapping valve
(Formerly Valve# 259A) Tap# SB2-91
Lime Kiln Road#444A
Driveway HS 355
Revision Date: 09/24/21
S.B.8"CWD
Valve
CWD 24" DI
49' 5"
76' 8"CWD 24" DIS.B.8"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
357
So. Burlington
Lime Kiln Road
In driveway to condos, N of ARMH #318
52 3
8"ccw 24
(Formerly Valve# 259D) TAP# SB2-98 (with HS 359 and HS 363)
Revision Date: 09/24/21
Condos #378
Driveway
HYD SB560
HS 357S.B.8" AC
HS 359
Condos #380
S.B.8" AC
ARMH
Hydrant
Utility Pole
CWD 24" DI
S.B.6"
33'23'
S.B.6"CWD 24" DILime Kiln RoadCWD
Valve
S.B.
Valve
ARMH 318
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
359
So. Burlington
LIme Kiln Road
N of Valve #357, in front of condo #378
52 3
6"ccw 21
(Formerly Valve# 259C) TAP# SB2-98 (with HS 357 and HS 363)
Condos #378
Revision Date: 07/01/21
HS 357
S.B.8" AC
HS 359
Condos #380
CWD 24" DI
160'
136'
S.B.6"
HYD SB560
Driveway
ARMH 318
S.B.8" AC
ARMH
Hydrant
Utility PoleS.B.6"CWD 24" DILime Kiln RoadCWD
Valve
S.B.
Valve
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
Scale: NTS
Section#
Turns to open:
361
So. Burlington
Lime Kiln Road
N of Valve #359, in front of condos 305-325
52 3
8"ccw 25
(Formerly Valve# 259E) TAP# SB2-06
Condos
305
Condos
325
GMP
#4-01
GMP #5
NET&T 1-10
Lime Kiln RoadRevision Date: 09/24/21
HS 361
Has 2' E[tension
S.B.8"CWD
ValveUtility PoleCWD 24" DI
99'
68'CWD 24" DIS.B.8"
H.S. VALVE #
Other pertinent info.
Size:
Location:
Contract#
Street (Address):
Directions/Description:
Direction to open:
Town:
Book#
Legend
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363
So. Burlington
Lime Kiln Road
Approx. 100 ft south of Lime Kiln Meter Vault
In southbound lane
52 3
8"ccw 25
8" tapping valve for condos
(Formerly Valve# 259B) TAP# SB2-98 (with HS 357 and HS 359)
Condos
HS 363
Park & RideSidewalk Lime KilnBridgeRevision Date: 09/24/21
S.B.8" DI CWD
Valve
CWD 24" DI
CWD
2
4"
DI
S.B.8" DI
HS 365
17' 7"
10' 7"CWD 24" DI
H.S. VALVE #
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1911
South Burlington
National Guard Ave
Located in apron of Country Club Dr. and
between HS #1909 & Country Club Drive
89II 19
8"ccw 26
Country Club Future 8"
Revision Date: 09/27/21
National Guard Ave
HYD SB795
Country Club DriveNCO DriveHS 1909 CWD 24" DI
HS 1911
HYD SB?
DO NOT OPERATE
DO NOT
OPERATE
S.B.8" AC CWD
Valve
CWD 24" DI
S.B.
Valve
Hydrant
92'
47' 7"
59' 5"
M.S. Valve#
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1809
So. Burlington
In center of access road to quarry, 'mid hill'
tap for Queen City Park hydrants (not potable)
15 MS
8"ccw 26
(Formerly Valve# 1A) TAP# SB1-98
Quarry
Revision Date: 09/24/21
35'
S.B.8"CWD
Valve
MS 1809
CWD 20" DI MS
CWD 24" DI HS CWD 24" HSCWD 20" MSRailroad
Drying Beds
Potash
M.S. VALVE #
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1815
So. Burlington
K-Mart shopping center
rear northwest corner of Hannaford
15 MS
12"ccw 26
12" by 8" tapping sleeve for DI pipe & 8" resilient wedge
(Formerly Valve# 3A)
Hannaford
Revision Date: 09/24/21
CWD 12" DI MS
CWD 24" DI HS
49'
S.B.12" AC ARMH CWD
ValveCWD 24" DI HS
CWD 12" DI MS S.B.
Valve
ARMH 102
MS 18159' 8"
M.S. VALVE #
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1819
So. Burlington
14 Kindness Court
Humane Society, Off of Queen City Park Road
15 MS
6"ccw 20
Mueller tapping sleeve and valve
(Formerly Valve# 3C) , TAP# SB3-01
Humane
Society
Revision Date: 09/24/21
S.B.6"CWD
Valve
MS 1819
CWD 24" DI HS
CWD 12" DI MS
CWD 24" DI HS
CWD 12" DI MS
70'77' 6"
14 Kindness Court
M.S. VALVE #
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733 Queen City Park Road
ccw
28C
4"
tapped by EJ Prescott ***tap is for sprinkler system***
isolation valves: MS #1813, #1821, #1817 TAP# SB2-09
AFC tapping 12" x 4" sleeve/250 psi/2009, AFC 4" Valve / 2009
South Burlington
15
MS
1820 Revision Date: 09/24/21
2' extension
The Old Post
GMP #01
NET #3A
MS 1821
S.B.4"Valve Utility PoleCWD 12" DI
MS 1820
CWD 12" DI CWD 12" DI35'
72'
68'
66'
733 Queen City Park
Road
M.S. VALVE #
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1825
South Burlington
189 Hannaford Drive
Just south of ARMH #1804, behind Lowe's
22 MS
12"ccw 30
Lowe's tap
TAP# SB3-06
73' 4"
Revision Date: 09/24/21
15' 5"
Pole #16
S.B.12"CWD
Valve Utility Pole
MS 1825
CWD 16" DI ARMH
ARMH 1804
CWD 16" DI
M.S. VALVE #
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1827
So. Burlington
17 Reel Road
behind Cinema 9
22&22B MS
12"ccw 37
(Formerly Valve# 25E) TAP# SB3-91
GMP
#22
GMP
#23
101' 2"
34' 7"
Revision Date: 09/24/21
S.B.12" DI CWD
ValveUtility Pole
MS 1827
CWD 16" DI CWD 16" DICWD 16" DIRailroad
M.S. VALVE #
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1831
So. Burlington
5 Holmes Road, Farrell Dist. Auto Body
55' south of B.O. #1803
22&22B MS
8"ccw 27
(Formerly Valve# 25C)
Revision Date: 09/24/21
5 Holmes Road
Farrell Dist. Auto Body
Trailer
BO 1803
MS 1829 MS 1831
S.B.8" DI ARMH CWD
Valve
CWD 16" DI Blowoff
55'
44'CWD 16" DI
CWD 16" DI
M.S. VALVE #
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1835
So. Burlington
5 Holmes Road
back of Farrel's Dist.
22 MS
8"ccw 35
there are 2 culverts in proximity of valves
(Formerly Valve# 25A)
#34
#308044
MS 1835
MS 1833
31'73'
37' 6"
Revision Date: 09/24/21
S.B.8"CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 16" DI Railroad
CWD 12" DI Culvert
CWD 16" DI
CWD 16" DI
M.S. VALVE #
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1841
So. Burlington
Holmes Rd.
south side of road, east of RR bed,
interconn. into So. Burlington system
22&22B MS
8"ccw 27
gate valve (MJ)
(Formerly Valve# 26)
Revision Date: 09/27/21
Rt. 7 / Shelburne Rd.Holmes Rd.MS 1839
MS 1841
MS 1837
GMP
#36
GMP#
36-30
S.B.8" AC CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 16" DI Railroad
18' 8"
38' 6"
CWD 16" DI
interconn. into So. Burlington system
M.S. VALVE #
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1845
So. Burlington
Bartlett Bay Rd.
south side of road, east of RR bed,
interconnection valve
22&22B MS
8"ccw 26
gate valve with mechanical joints
(Formerly Valve# 15)
Revision Date: 09/27/21
2' extension
Bartlett Bay Rd.S. Beach Rd.GMP#4
MS 1847
MS 1845
MS 1843
S.B.8"Manhole CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 16" DI
Railroad
CWD 8" DI CWD 16" DICWD 8" DI
67' 6"51' 5"
M.S. VALVE #
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1894
So. Burlington
Allen Rd.
north side of road, opposite church drive
1 and 98 MS
12"ccw 39
Valve to Allen Road MV (SNMV)
(New Clow Valve installed 04/02/2020)
SB3-82
SB3-75
Revision Date: 09/27/21
Allen
R
d
.
GMP#10
NET#11
AscensionLutheranChurchMS 1894
GMP#
10-1
GMP#10
NET#4
95 Allen RdSB3-XX
SB3-XX
S.B.12" AC CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 12" AC Monument
S.B.
Valve
45' 7"
83'CWD 12" ACInterconnection with SB Sytem
To SB
W
T
s
Allen Road
Meter Vault
(SNMV)
M.S. Valve#
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1851
So. Burlington
1825 Shelburne Road
south of A.R. #1807, north of B.O. #1806
22 MS
8"ccw 25
tapping valve
Behind Burlington Mini-Storage
(Formerly Valve# 17B) Tap# SB3-93
BO 1806
Storage Bldg
Storage Bldg
Revision Date: 09/27/21
S.B.8" DI CWD
Valve Hydrant
MS 1851
CWD 16" DI
Blowoff
Railroad
SB HYD 558
CWD 16" DI
S.B.
Valve
156'
15'
44'
M.S. VALVE #
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1894
So. Burlington
Allen Rd.
north side of road, opposite church drive
1 and 98 MS
12"ccw 39
(New Clow Valve installed 04/02/2020)
SB3-82
SB3-75
Revision Date: 07/19/21
Allen Rd.
GMP#10
NET#11
Ascension
Lutheran
Church
MS 1894
GMP#
10-1
GMP#10
NET#4
95 Allen Rd
SB3-XX
SB3-XX
S.B.12" AC CWD
Valve Utility PoleCWD 12" AC Monument
S.B.
Valve
45' 7"
83'
CWD 12" AC
S.B.12" AC
S.B.12" AC
M.S. VALVE #
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1895
South Burlington
behind Pepsi Plant located on Karen Dr (off of Allen Rd)
Right side of road, first corner
MS
8"cw 24
"Pepsi Feed"; the feed loops back into Allen Road
Interconnection with SB System
(Formerly Valve# 6B) TAP# SB1-81
Pepsi
104'
111'
To Allen Rd.
To Meter Vault
Revision Date: 09/27/21
**BACKWARDS VALVE**
**CW VALVE**
**BACKWARDS VALVE**
S.B.8" AC CWD
Valve
MS 1895
CWD 12" AC
CW
D
1
2
"
A
C
Memorandum of Understanding
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Regarding Ownership and Responsibilities
for Waterworks Infrastructure in the City of South Burlington
An Agreement Between the Champlain Water District and City of South Burlington, Vermont
November 2016November 2021
Recognizing that the Champlain Water District (CWD) owns and operates wholesale water
transmission and storage infrastructure located within the City of South Burlington (City), and the
City owns and operates a water distribution system serving its’ retail water customers, this Memorandum of Understanding is provided to summarize, update, and clarify the respective
waterworks ownerships and responsibilities of the CWD and the City. This Memorandum of
Understanding is intended only to clarify the ownership of the components of the City of South
Burlington water distribution system (i.e., the distribution mains, valves, hydrants and other
appurtenances attached to the distribution system) and those portions of the Champlain Water
District wholesale water transmission and storage infrastructure located within the City. This
Memorandum of Understanding does not amend or alter the Contract between the City of South
Burlington and Champlain Water District for management of the South Burlington water
distribution system, dated February 6, 2012. or any other agreements currently in place.
Major Water Mains
The City of South Burlington constructed and owns a 12” AC water main running along Allen Road
to the South Burlington West Tank site, including a section of new (2006) 16” DICL relocated
replacement pipe installed along the tank fill / draw line run by a developer, as new infrastructure
was constructed in the area.
The City also constructed and owns a 12” AC water main running from the Dorset Street fire
station to Oakwood Drive, to the University Mall area.
The City also owns the following water mains in the Dorset Street / Swift Street area, as indicated
on a drawing entitled “Champlain Water District and South Burlington Water Department
Water Infrastructure Ownership, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, March 23, 2009”:
• A 16” DICL water main running from CWD Valve #1119 located on the South Burlington
East Tank outlet pipeline, northward along Dorset Street, crossing Swift Street, through
South Burlington’s Dorset Street Pressure Reducing Valve Vault, and connecting to the
City’s 14” AC water main that extends further northward into the City’s distribution system.
• A 12” DICL water main running southward along Dorset Street, from a connection to the
aforementioned 16” DICL water main, at the South Burlington East Tank access drive.
The City owns a 12” DICL water distribution main running along the west side of Spear Street from
South Burlington to Shelburne Heights. CWD transferred ownership of this 12” DICL water
distribution main to the City in 2018. The 12” ductile iron main starts approximately 2,400 LF north
of Allen Road and runs to the boundary between the City of South Burlington and Town of
Shelburne.
•
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The City has an interconnection with High Service #1, known as the Symanski Valve (HS#207)
located near 4001 Williston Road, that is normally open and bypasses the Dorset Street PRV.
The Symanski Valve provides improved hydraulics to the City High Service area, especially the eastern end of Williston Road.
CWD constructed and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main, known as “High Service #1”,
running from the Peter L. Jacob Water Filtration and Treatment Facility (Water PlantWTF) on
Queen City Park Road, across Shelburne Rroad to Swift Street, along Swift Street to Dorset
Street, cross-country to Hinesburg Road, along Hinesburg Road to Old Farm Road, cross-country
to Shunpike Road, along Shunpike Road to Williston Road, and cross-country to the Town of Williston at River Cove Road and the Williston South Meter Vault.
In 1983, CWD installed and owns a section of 24” DICL transmission main from the water plant to
the Burlington South Meter Vault on Shelburne Road as an emergency interconnection. The
CWD also oversaw the design and construction of the replacement of a section of the City’s
distribution main on the east side of Shelburne Road from Queen City Park Road to Swift Steet.
The existing 8” AC waterline was replaced with 8” DICL due to the abandonment of an old
waterline connection between the City of South Burlington and Burlington. The City of South
Burlington owns and maintains the 8” DICL along Shelburne Road. This work was completed in
anticipation of the Burlington Southern Connector highway construction.
CWD constructed and owns a 24” DICL water transmission main, known as “High Service #2”,
running from the Water Filtration and Treatment Facility (Water Plant)WTF on Queen City Park
Road, across Shelburne Rroad to Farrell Street, cross-country parallel to I-189 Westbound lane to
Spear Street, northward along Spear Street to Quarry Hill Road at UVM, cross-country to the
“University Mall Tunnel” under I-89, northward along the east side of I-89 across Williston Road at
the Holiday Inn, cross-country northward along the east side of I-89 to Patchen Road, across
Patchen Road and the old South Burlington Landfill to Airport Parkway, along Airport Parkway to
the Lime Kiln “Pipe Bridge” and Lime Kiln Meter Vault, and cross-country to an interconnection
with CWD “High Service #1” transmission main near the Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility
in Essex, at the Woodside Meter Vault..
In the 2011–2012, timeframe CWD installed and owns a 24” diameter “River Cover Cross-Tie
Transmission Main” (connecting CWD High Service #1 and High Service #2 transmission mains
just south of the Winooski River) from the intersection of Airport Parkway and Lime Kiln Road to
River Cove Road in Williston roughly paralleling Shamrock Road, National Guard Avenue and
Poor Farm Road. As a result of this project the City of South Burlington-owned 6” water main on
Shamrock Road is cut and capped and abandoned in place. Two small South Burlington-owned
service laterals and one South Burlington-owned fire hydrant served by the old 6” water main are
relocated and are served from the new CWD 24” transmission main. All fire hydrants located along
this CWD-owned water transmission main are owned, maintained, and operated by the City,
unless specifically determined otherwise. The hydrant isolation valves at City-owned hydrants on
CWD-owned water mains shall be owned and maintained by the CWD, as per CWD Standards.
In 2018, CWD installed and owns a 24” diameter “Farrell Street Cross-Tie Transmission Main”
(connecting CWD High Service #1 and High Service #2 transmission mains) along Farrell Street
from the intersection of Swift Street to north of Interstate 189 west bound lane. The 24” diameter
transmission main runs parallel with the City’s 8” diameter water main. All blow-offs along the
CWD-owned transmission mains are owned and maintained by CWD. All water service
connections along Farrell Street are off from the City’s 8” diameter water main.
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CWD also owns the following water mains in the Dorset Street / Swift Street area, as indicated on
a drawing entitled “Champlain Water District and South Burlington Water Department Water
Infrastructure Ownership, Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont, March 23, 2009”: • The 24” DICL “High Service #1” transmission main running west to east across the Swift and Dorset Street intersection.
• Sections of 16” DICL and 16” AC water main serving as the South Burlington East Tank
“fill” pipeline, running from the aforementioned 24” DICL transmission main, southerly
along Dorset Street to the tank.
CWD constructed and owns a 12” AC water main running from Allen Road in South Burlington to
Woodbine rRoad in Shelburne, including the Shelburne West North (Allen Road) Meter Vault.
The City will own a 12” DICL water distribution main running along the west side of Spear Street
from South Burlington to Shelburne Heights, when CWD formally deeds such to the City. This
transfer will be documented in an Amendment to this Memorandum of Understanding.
CWD constructed and owns a 28” steel Lake Water Intake (North) pipeline and intake structure,
and a 42” HDPE Lake Water Intake (South) pipeline and intake structure in Shelburne Bay, off
Red Rocks Park.
CWD constructed and owns a 30” DICL Lake Water Transmission Main, running from the Lake
Water Pump Station to the Water Filtration and Treatment FacilityWTF, and a “parallel” 30” Lake
Water Transmission Main running part of the distance from the Lake Water Pump Station to the
Water PlantWTF.
CWD constructed and owns 20”, 16”, and 12” DICL “Main Service” water transmission mains
running from the Water PlantWTF to Queen City Park Road, and to Pine Haven Shore Road in
Shelburne, including the Georgia-Pacific Meter and Flow Control Valve Vault.
CWD constructed and owns a 10” DICL “spur” line on Shelburne Road, providing an emergency
interconnection with the City of Burlington water system at the Burlington South Meter Vault.
CWD constructed and owns a 12” DICL “relocated” section of water main on Queen City Park
Road as part of the Southern Connector highway project improvement. The CWD 12” DICL main
connects to a City 12” AC water main on Queen City Park Road.
The City of Burlington owns a 12” DICL water main running along Main Street in Burlington that
provides the emergency supply to CWD’s Burlington East Meter Vault located at the “jug handle”
intersection of Spear Street and Williston Road. The City of South Burlington owns all 12” DICL
water mains running easterly along Williston Road downstream of this emergency interconnection.
Water Storage Tanks
CWD constructed both the South Burlington East and South Burlington West tanks in 1971 as
part of a federally subsidized Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program project. The City
deeded both tank sites to CWD in 1971.
CWD constructed and owns the original 500,000-gallon Lake Water Storage Tank (South), and
500,000-gallon Finished Water Storage Tank (now, also known as the North a Lake Water
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Storage Tank as converted in year 2000), located at the Water Filtration and Treatment
FacilityWTF as part of the initial Water Plant WTF construction project.
In 1991 CWD constructed and owns a 1-million gallon South Filtered Water Storage Tank
located at the Water Filtration and Treatment FacilityWTF.
In 2005, the South Burlington East Tank was raised 35’ to increase the storage volume from 1.5
MG to 2.1 MG and increase operating pressures. By design, the tank acts as a passive mixing
system through the use of separate fill (inlet) and draw (outlet) pipes which creates a continuous
flow, from the top to bottom, through the tank. The City funded the design and construction of the tank expansion. That same year, In 2005, the City constructed a 500,000-gallon “twin” South
Burlington West Tank and added 600,000 gallons of storage to the South Burlington East
Tank. Ownership of both improvements was transferred to CWD in 2009 via Bill of Sale.
In 2017, CWD constructed and owns a 1-million gallon North Filtered Water Tank located at the
WTF.
Pump Stations
The Vermont National Country Club (VNCC) Pump Station is a privately built and owned
facility. Preventative and miscellaneous maintenance services are provided by the City; however,
the City is not CWD Retail and Wholesale departments, and are not governed by any agreement
or MOU with the VNCC Homeowners Association. CWD Distribution Department conducts the
preventative maintenance service via the management contract with the City. CWD Wholesale
Department owns and maintains a remote telemetry unit at the Vermont National Country Club
Pump Station.
The Old Stone House Pump Station is a privately built and owned facility. Miscellaneous
operations and maintenance services are provided by CWD Wholesale and Retail departmentthe
Citys, and governed by the “MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SOUTH
BURLINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT (SBWD), THE CHAMPLAIN WATER
DISTRICTMemorandum of Understanding Between the South Burlington Water Department
(SBWD), Champlain Water District (CWD), AND THE STONE HOUSE VILLAGE CARRIAGE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.and the Stone House Village Carriage Homeowners
Association, Inc. (SHVCHOA)” dated January 5, 2005. CWD Distribution Department conducts
the preventative maintenance service via the management contract with the City.
Vaults
Associated with HS #1 Transmission Main:
• The Lindenwood Check Valve Vault (ARMH#104), “Farrell Street Cross Tie” Farrell
Street Valve Vault, Spear Street PRV Vault, Dorset Street Tank Meter & Flow Control
Valve Vault, and Williston South Meter Vault were built and are owned and maintained
entirely by CWD.
• The Hinesburg Road Flow Control Valve Vault was built, and is owned by the City.
CWD owns and maintains the meter electric flow control valve and all SCADA / telemetry
equipment in this vault, and pays the electric bill for this facility.
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• The Williston West Meter Vault at Muddy Brook is located within the City of South
Burlington, but remains the property of the Town of Williston, dating back to the original
water system construction in the 1960’s. In general, the Town of Williston retains
ownership of the vault and piping, with the following exceptions: CWD owns the meter and
electric flow control valve, RTU, telemetry, power service, and electrical accessories and
components (lights, outlets, sump pump, etc.); and the City owns the valve immediately
upstream of the vault. CWD also pays the power bill.
Associated with HS #2 Transmission Main:
• The Farrell Street Check Valve Vault (ARMH#304), University Mall “Emergency
Interconnect” (formerly Check Valve) Vault, and Lime Kiln Meter Vault were built and
are owned and maintained entirely by CWD.
Emergency Interconnections with the City of Burlington:
• The Burlington East Meter Vault (aka Jug Handle) on Williston Road is owned by CWD.
The valve and piping directly downstream of the Burlington East Meter Vault are owned by
the City of South Burlington. The valve and piping directly upstream of the Burlington East
Meter Vault are owned by the City of Burlington. The ownership is outlined in the
“Burlington Interconnection Main Agreement” dated August 14, 1986 and “Main Street 12”
Water Main – Assignment of UVM License Agreement, and Transfer of Ownership” dated
July 26, 2004.
• and theThe Burlington South Meter Vault (aka Shelburne Road Emergency Interconnect
or Sears Meter Vault) on Shelburne Road were built and are owned and maintained
entirely by CWD.is owned by the City of Burlington. CWD’s ownership on the 10” DICL
“spur” line on Shelburne Road ends at HS#305.
Other Vaults:
• The Shelburne West (Georgia-Pacific) Meter Vault and Shelburne WestNorth (Allen
Road) Meter Vault on Allen Road were built and are owned and maintained entirely by
CWD.
• The Shelburne High Service Meter Vault on Spear Street is owned by the Town of
Shelburne. CWD will formally deed the meter vault to the Town in order to terminate and
replace the July 14, 1982 Lease Agreement which was developed to facilitate construction
and financing of the Shelburne Spear Street water main and meter vault. In 2018, CWD
deeded to the Town of Shelburne, the meter vault and 12” DICL water distribution main
within the Town of Shelburne. CWD owns only the meter and strainer in this vault. The City owns the valve immediately upstream of the vault.
• The City of South Burlington owns the Joy Drive PRV Vault, the South Village PRV Vault
off Spear Street near Allen Road, and the Dorset Street PRV Vault located just north of
Swift Street.
• The access vaults along the Chemical Feed System and electrical manholes, running from
the water treatment plantWTF, through Red Rocks Park, and ending on the lakeshore at
the Lake Water Pump Station were built and are owned and maintained entirely by CWD
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Hydrants
All fire hydrants, inclusive of hydrants on CWD-owned water mains, shall be owned, maintained, and operated by the City, unless specifically determined otherwise. The hydrant isolation valves
at City-owned hydrants on CWD-owned water mains shall be owned and maintained by the CWD,
as per CWD Standards.
Sampling Stations
All sampling stations connected to a City-owned main, utilized by CWD for system water quality sampling, shall be owned, operated, and maintained by CWD. CWD’s ownership will end at the
base of the sampling station unit. The City shall own and maintain all other components back to
the City-owned main including the corporation stop, curb stop, underground piping, and concrete
pad.
CWD will be responsible for routine operation and maintenance of the sampling station unit. If due
to CWD’s negligence, the sampling station needs to be replaced, CWD will pay the full cost of
repair or replacement. Vice versa, if due to the City’s negligence, the sample station is damaged,
the City will bear the full cost of repair or replacement.
If it is deemed necessary to replace the sampling station, CWD will provide a new sampling
station. The City shall be responsible for installing the sampling station. Refer to the attached
Sampling Station Detail (A-32).
Valves
Valves on City-owned mains and at City-owned facilities shall be owned and maintained by the
City. Similarly, valves on CWD-owned mains and at CWD-owned facilities shall be owned and
maintained by the CWD. Also, tapping valves on laterals connected to CWD-owned mains shall
be owned and maintained by the CWD, and hydrant isolation valves at CWD-owned mains shall
be owned and maintained by the CWD, as per CWD Standards.
Where CWD transmission mains cross and / or interconnect with City-owned distribution mains, all
interconnection piping, to and including the interconnection valve shall be owned and maintained
by the CWD.
Valves on City-owned mains and at City-owned facilities are owned and maintained by the City.
Per CWD specifications, dated June 2019, CWD owns the valve directly off of CWD’s transmission
main, and the City controls the main after that valve, per City’s Water Ordinance. Valves on CWD-
owned mains and at CWD-owned facilities are owned and maintained by CWD. Tapping valves
on laterals connected to CWD-owned mains are owned and maintained by CWD, and hydrant
isolation valves at CWD-owned mains are owned and maintained by CWD. Refer to the attached
Tapping Sleeve and Valve Detail (A-5) from CWD Specifications, dated June 2019.
Where CWD transmission mains cross and interconnect with City-owned distribution mains, all
interconnection piping up to and including the interconnection valve are owned and maintained by
CWD. Refer to the attached valve ties that document the existing interconnections, their general
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locations, and the limits of CWD’s ownership, including connections that are no directly tapped off
of CWD’s transmission mains.
For service lines connected to CWD transmission mains, the corporation is owned by CWD and
the service from the corporation is owned by the City, as per CWD Standards. Refer to the
attached Service Connection Ownership Detail (A-3) from CWD Specifications, dated June 2019.
Special Agreements
A Master License Agreement is in effect, amongst the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation/
Vermont Railway and CWD, outlining the rights and conditions of use of the railroad right-of-way
for water mains and pipe sleeves running along or crossing the railway in Shelburne and South
Burlington.
An “Agreement to Protect CWD Infrastructure in the South Burlington “Landfill”’ between CWD,
City and A Marcelino & Company was executed on November 27, 2006 outlining the requirements
and expectations within CWD’s water main easement.
CWD executed an easement deed with Alan Marcelino on July 6, 2015, for a permanent easement
area (0.07 acres) at the end of Palmer Court for the purposes of emergency repairs necessitated
by the additional fill placed by Marcelino within CWD’s existing 20’ easement.
CWD and the City of South Burlington entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated March
16, 2021 regarding the protection of CWD’s High Service #2 Transmission Main following
construction of the City’s new sidewalk and retaining wall on Airport Parkway. The new retaining
wall and sidewalk will reside within CWD’s permanent easement.
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Amendments
This Memorandum of Understanding is also a “living” document, and may be amended at times, but only by mutual agreement of the City and the CWD. All such Amendments will be written, and
attached to this master original MOU document dated November 2016, and all subsequent
revisions. .
City of South Burlington Champlain Water District
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DATE AUTHOR REMARKS
November 7, 2016
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180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4107 fax 802.846.4101 www.SouthBurlingtonVT.gov
TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Director
CC: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
Colin McNeil, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Declaration of Official Intent of the City of South Burlington to
Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness
DATE: December 27, 2021
BACKGROUND:
A Notice of Intent (Declaration of Intent) addresses reimbursement of
incurred expenses through future bond proceeds. This document is an
additional recommended step to ensure compliance with treasury
regulations in municipal bonding.
The City is currently expending funds for multiple TIF District Projects.
These projects are eligible for a mix of funding sources. All are eligible for
tax increment financing using TIF revenues generated by the City Center
TIF District. Bonds are the primary TIF District financing tool. Some
also have federal grants, and some use debt backed by City reserve funds.
The City is incurring costs on TIF projects which will need to be
reimbursed with bond proceeds in the future. This resolution (Declaration
of Intent) allows the City to reimburse these costs with voter-approved
tax-exempt municipal bond proceeds.
Adopting the Declaration of Intent doesn’t commit the City Council to
spend any funds or provide any authority to the City to do so. Its purpose
is to keep open the ability to use proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to
reimburse the City for advances previously made on City Center projects.
ATTACHMENTS: • Declaration of Official Intent of the City of South Burlington to
Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Indebtedness
• City Clerk’s Attestation of Declaration
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the declaration.
Attestation of Declaration
EXHIBIT I(A)
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF INDEBTEDNESS
WHEREAS, the City of South Burlington, Vermont (the “Issuer”) intends to
construct public parks, a library, city hall, and senior center, public highways,
streetscapes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public water, sewer and stormwater
improvements incident to the development of the Issuer’s New Town Center Tax
Increment Financing District (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Issuer expects to pay certain capital expenditures (the “Reimbursement Expenditures”) in connection with the Project prior to the issuance of indebtedness for the purpose of financing costs associated with the Project on a long-term basis; WHEREAS, the Issuer reasonably expects that for that part of the Project consisting of acquisition, design and construction costs, debt obligations in an amount not expected to exceed $40,000,000 (forty million dollars) will be issued and that certain of the proceeds of such debt obligations will be used to reimburse the Reimbursement Expenditures; and WHEREAS, the Issuer declares its reasonable official intent to reimburse prior
expenditures for the above-described part of the Project with proceeds of voter-approved
subsequent borrowing:
NOW THEREFORE, the Issuer declares:
Section 1. The Issuer finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and
correct, and that all of the capital expenditures covered by this Resolution were or will be
made not earlier than 60 days prior to the date of this Resolution.
Section 2. This declaration is made solely for the purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations. This declaration does not bind the Issuer to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the Project. Section 3. The Issuer hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds of indebtedness to reimburse itself for Reimbursement Expenditures, within 18 months of either the date of the first expenditure of funds by Issuer for such Project or the date that such Project is placed in service, whichever is later (but in no event more than three years after the date of the original expenditure of Issuer funds for such Project), and to allocate an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 (seven million dollars) of the proceeds thereof to reimburse itself for its expenditures in connection with the Project.
Attestation of Declaration
EXHIBIT I(A)
Section 4. The Issuer’s debt obligations for the aforementioned purpose will not be “private activity bonds” within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Section 5. All prior actions of the officials and agents of Issuer that are in
conformity with the purpose and intent of this Resolution and in furtherance of the
Project shall be and the same hereby are in all respects ratified, approved and confirmed.
Section 6. All other resolutions of the legislative body of the Issuer, or parts of
resolutions, inconsistent with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
Section 7. It is hereby found that all discussions and deliberations of the
legislative body of the Issuer leading to the adoption of this Resolution occurred at one or more meetings of the legislative body conducted pursuant to public notice and open to public attendance. Section 8. This declaration shall take effect from and after its adoption. Dated this 3rd day of January, 2022. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL ________________________ ________________________
Helen Riehle, Chair Tim Barritt, Clerk
________________________ ________________________
Meaghan Emery, Vice Chair Tom Chittenden
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Matt Cota
The undersigned, City Clerk of the Issuer, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the declaration of the legislative body of said Issuer duly made at a meeting thereof held on January, 2022, and that said declaration has not been amended, modified or revoked. __________________ Donna Kinville, City Clerk Date
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TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Ashley Parker, City Project Manager
Cc: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Current Status of Penny for Path Projects and Funding
DATE: January 3, 2022
At the end of FY21, the Penny for Paths Project Fund expenditure balance was approximately
$413,069.53, with about $123,465.33 spent on projects. To date, no money has been spent on a loan
repayment, as the City has not taken out the loan for this fund yet.
As part of this year’s review of the fund and the proposed Bike/Ped Improvements CIP associated with
this fund, staff would like to note the removal of various projects based on either project completion or a
change in project status. Here is a brief overview of those projects being removed and a justification for
their removal. This has been reviewed and supported by the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee.
Table of Projects Removed from the Bike/Ped Improvements CIP (September 2021)
Project Removed Justification
Allen Road Shared Use Path (Upper) Construction Completed Fall 2021
Kimball Avenue Shared Use Path (Phase 1) Construction Completed FY22
Hinesburg Road Crosswalk Locations Implementation of 3 new crosswalks completed
Fall 2021
Queen City Park Road Shared Use Path Combined with Queen City Park Road Sidewalk
project to create new project that will be tailored
to the results of an ongoing scoping study.
Vale to Spear/Swift Street Path Connection will be built by Spear Meadows
Developer.
Spear Street/UVM Bike/Ped Infrastructure There is an acceptable connection for users that
lowers the need for this project.
Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvements (Phase 2) The Spear Street Widening Project (Road CIP)
incorporates a “Complete Streets” model, making
this project irrelevant. There are new crosswalks
being proposed on the next CIP, which will also
aid in pedestrian connectivity along the Spear
Street corridor.
In addition to these removed projects, staff also wants to highlight projects that are being added to the
CIP. Below is a brief overview of these new projects, along with their justification and cost estimate.
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Table of New Projects to the Bike/Ped Improvements CIP (September 2021)
Proposed Project Justification Cost Estimate
Crosswalk at Dorset
Street/Songbird Road (FY23-24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for user trying
to access the existing shared use
path.
$20K – cost includes assumption
that an RRFB level of protection
will be needed, and if its not,
cost could decrease.
Crosswalk at Patchen
Road/Jaycee Park (TBD) (FY23)
Identified need in 2016
Chamberlin Neighborhood
Study.
$15K – final cost depends on
safety measures needed
Crosswalk at Shelburne
Road/Brewer Parkway (FY24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Shelburne Road.
$20K – current estimate
includes purchase of poles and
signal heads
Crosswalk at Spear Street at
Pheasant Way/South Pointe
(FY24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Spear Street.
$40K – final cost pending
outcome of scoping study
Crosswalk at Dorset
Street/Niklaus Circle (FY25)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Dorset Street.
$20K – final cost pending
outcome of scoping study
Crosswalk at Hinesburg Road
and Dubois Drive/Butler Drive
(FY25)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions trying to cross
Hinesburg Road.
$15K – final cost depends on
safety measures needed
Below is a snap shot of which projects or related tasks have been completed to-date, as well as those
projects that are underway for possible FY22 completion. These projects can also be found within the
City’s Bike/Ped Improvements CIP.
The projects/tasks completed to date are:
Spear Street Jug Handle Sidewalk:
• Construction completed: includes approximately 300 feet of sidewalk extending from
Spear Street to East Terrace, on the east side of the Jug Handle, bollard lighting, and
movement of existing infrastructure.
Allen Road Shared Use Path (Upper):
• Construction completed on an approximately 800 foot-long and 10 feet-wide shared use
path extending east of Bay Crest Drive to Spear Street on the north side of Allen Road.
Other improvements include: removal of right turn lane on southbound Spear Street;
new pedestrian crossing signals, crosswalk striping, and bike boxes.
Airport Parkway Sidewalk & On-Road Bike Lanes (Phase 1):
• Completed final design and engineering of a 6 foot-wide approximately 3,100 foot-long
sidewalk on the west side of Airport Parkway from the end of the sidewalk on Kirby Road
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to Berard Drive is near completion. The project includes a 3 foot-wide green strip
between the sidewalk and the roadway. It also includes the design of bike lanes on both
sides of Airport Parkway between Kirby Road and Berard Drive.
• ROW is completed. It involved temporary construction easements for impacted property
owners.
• Construction cost estimate was significantly higher than expected, so this project has
been paused pending the pursuit of supplemental grant funding.
South Dorset Street Shared Use Path:
• The project is a recipient of the 2019 VTrans Bike/Ped Program grant and was awarded
$661,000 in the fall of 2019.
• The project involves the design/construction of a 0.7-mile shared use path along Dorset
Street, between Nowland Farm Road and Sadie Lane.
• The project team held a public forum in February 2021 to share latest plans and gather
additional public input.
• The project received a Categorical Exclusion through the NEPA process in April 2021.
• VTrans approved Preliminary plans for the project in August 2021.
• The consultant initiated stormwater design to respond to incoming state requirements in
September 2021.
• Once stormwater design is incorporated into the plan set, Right-of-Way impacts can be
calculated and the team can enter the Right-of-Way phase for the project. VTrans will
need to review and approve a Right-of-Way plan set before the City can engage with
affected property owners. Staff expects the Right-of-Way process to really get underway
at the end of 2021.
Williston Road Crosswalk Locations:
• The City received notice of partial construction funding ($110K) from the VTrans Small-
Scale Bicycle & Pedestrian Program to implement two proposed crosswalks in July 2021
(Elsom Parkway and Pine Tree Terrace).
• Staff is going to bring a consultant on board to look at any necessary design/engineering
needs to get the proposed crosswalks ready for implementation.
• The project funds need to be spent by the end of 2022, and staff hopes to have designs
ready to go by early 2022.
Kennedy Drive/Twin Oaks Crosswalk:
• The City received notice of partial construction funding ($75K) from the VTrans Small-
Scale Bicycle & Pedestrian Program (Special Application) to implement this crossing in
March 2021.
• Staff received final plans in May 2021.
• VTrans authorized the City to put this project to bid in July 2021.
• Staff submitted ROW notification to VTrans in August 2021.
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• The project needs to be constructed by October 2022, and staff expects to put the
project out to bid over the winter, and possibly construct early 2022.
Hinesburg Crosswalk Locations:
• Staff submitted proposed crosswalks and crosswalk upgrades to VTrans for review and
comment in February 2021.
• Staff brought on a consultant to design out three crosswalks based on VTrans feedback,
these included: Ruth Street, Prouty Parkway, and the Awasiwi Trail.
• DPW implemented recommended changes to the St. John Vianney crossing, and staff
also decided to hold off on implementing a crosswalk at Wright Street based on VTrans
comments (for now).
• The City received an 1111 Permit from VTrans in August 2021.
• DPW expects to implement the three crosswalks in the fall of 2021.
Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area Shared Use Path
• Note: Not found on Bike/Ped Improvement CIP. Listed under the Hubbard Recreation &
Natural Area Project within the Open Space Project Fund CIP.
• Design of an approximately 1,500-foot long 10-foot wide shared use path continues.
• The shared use path will be added to the permitting package that also includes the other
park elements: viewing area, on-site parking, pedestrian connectivity, stormwater
treatment, and trail formalization.
• A public forum is scheduled for September 23, 2021; and public feedback will be
incorporated into the overall plan set prior to submission for permitting.
• Permitting is expected to get going in the fall of 2021, with a goal for construction in
summer 2022.
Kimball Avenue Culvert & Bike/Ped Infrastructure
• In 2020, the City Stormwater Department received a grant to fund the design and
construction of the Kimball Avenue culvert replacement project. This project includes
new separated bicycle and pedestrian components.
• The bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure will be funded with Penny for Paths and Rec
Impact fee dollars as proposed in the CIP. The Town of Williston will also be paying for
half of the total project costs.
• Construction began in August 2021, and is expected to finish up in FY22.
Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvements (Phase 1)
• Phase 1 involves the design and construction of an approximate 3,500-foot long shared
use path to close a gap in infrastructure between Swift Street and the UVM Forestry
building at 705 Spear Street.
• The City received notice of partial design/construction funding ($300K) from the VTrans
Transportation Alternatives Program in March 2021.
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• Staff selected a consultant to design/engineer the project through the VTrans At-the-
Ready process and are trying to finalize an agreement with the selected consultant now.
Hoping to officially bring the consultant on board in the fall 2021.
RRFB Upgrades:
• This is the second phase of Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) installation.
• Upgrade of existing technology at 32 locations throughout the City to be completed in
FY22.
Dorset Street Barriers:
• Design of a solid, permanent barrier along Dorset Street to protect cyclists and
pedestrians on the shared use path, and to prevent vehicles from using the path as an
extra turn lane in the winter.
• Construction on this project expected to be completed by the end of FY22.
City Rec Path Wayfinding Project:
• Review and selection of wayfinding signage needed along the City’s Rec Path system,
including regulatory (stop/yield) and interpretive/directional.
• Incorporate signs not already included in the City’s approved Wayfinding Package.
• Begin the design for signs prioritized by the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee.
Projects Underway for FY22 Completion:
Allen Road Shared Use Path (Upper):
• Completed construction of shared use path and all project components.
South Dorset Street Shared Use Path:
• VTrans approval of ROW plans and subsequent completion of the ROW process.
• Completion of remaining permitting requirements.
• Completion of final design for the project.
RRFB Upgrades:
• Completed upgrade of existing RRFB technology at 32 locations throughout the City.
Dorset Street Barriers:
• Construction/implementation of a solid, permanent barrier along Dorset Street to
protect cyclists and pedestrians on the shared use path, and to prevent vehicles from
using the path as an extra turn lane in the winter.
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City Rec Path Wayfinding Project:
• Finalized priority list for rec path signage as recommended by the City’s Bicycle &
Pedestrian Committee.
• Initiate fabrication of selected signs.
• Installation of selected signs likely in FY23. (Note: This project could be ongoing pending
new infrastructure and changing City needs.)
Williston Road Crosswalk Locations:
• Completion of design/engineering work required to install the crosswalks.
• Construction on this project expected late FY22 or early FY23. Construction needs to
occur by the end of 2022.
Kennedy Drive/Twin Oaks Crosswalk:
• Construction on this project expected late FY22 or early FY23. Construction needs to
occur by October 2022.
Hinesburg Crosswalk Locations:
• Construction of three new crosswalks (Ruth Street, Prouty Parkway, and Awasiwi Trail
Crossin) completed fall 2022.
Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area Shared Use Path:
• Note: Not found on Bike/Ped Improvement CIP. Listed under the Underwood Project
within the Open Space Project Fund CIP.
• Finalize design and permitting, with a goal to initiate construction at the end of
FY22/early FY23.
Kimball Avenue Culvert & Bike/Ped Infrastructure
• Construction completed FY22.
Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvements (Phase 1)
• Finalize contract with selected design/engineer consultant and hold kick off meeting.
• Initiate survey work and other baseline data gathering processes.
• Complete Preliminary plans and NEPA process.
• Conduct a public forum to solicit feedback from the community.
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TO: Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM: Ashley Parker, City Project Manager
Cc: Andrew Bolduc, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: Current Status of Open Space Projects and Funding
DATE: January 3, 2022
At the end of FY21, the Open Space Project Fund expenditure balance was approximately $790,355 with
approximately $63,652.27 spent on improvements, land stewardship, and projects; and $124,407.62
spent on the loan repayment.
FY21 saw an increase in interest earned on the debt proceeds from the loan. The total interest collected
was about $59,394.34, almost zeroing out the total costs expended throughout the year. The total
expenses were also down due to slow downs and delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects
continue to be delayed, with implementation now expected in FY22 for many.
The Open Space Task Force had created a list of Open Space Priorities that were both project specific and
on-going for the following City Natural Areas: Red Rocks Park, Wheeler Nature Park, and the Hubbard
Recreation & Natural Area. Attached is that original document with an added update column indicating
current project status.
Staff would also like to note the removal of some projects originally listed on the Open Space Priorities
spreadsheet that is attached. Here is a brief overview of the projects that were removed, justification for
removal, and cost savings for each.
Table of Projects Removed from Updated Open Space Priority Spreadsheet (September 2021)
Project Removed Justification Cost Savings
Wheeler: Accessible path to
picnic table (from gravel lot off
Swift to Wheeler House)
Dog Park planning and approval
has made this project
unfeasible.
$22K - $43K
Wheeler & Red Rocks: WVPD
Projects
Staff does not foresee utilizing
the WVPD crew for specific
projects within either park in
the near future. Consultants are
being used to more efficiently
complete projects. Potential
future projects will be related to
annual maintenance and will not
be capital expenses.
$5K - $10K
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Wheeler: Utilize BMPs to
manage grassland/shrubland
habitat
DPW staff already do this work
as part of their budget, and
additional projects are being
funded via third party grants.
This is not a capital project.
$8K - $12K
Also included in this memo, is a snap shot of which projects or related tasks have been completed to-
date, as well as those projects that are underway for possible FY22 completion.
The projects/tasks completed to date are:
Red Rocks Park:
• Professional invasive plant management services throughout the 2021 growing season,
including training of new City volunteers in connection with the Weed Warrior Program.
• Consultants have completed a wetland delineation required by VT Agency of Natural
Resources as part of their permitting review.
• Working with consultants to continue permitting work with the goal of permitting all
projects being proposed at Red Rocks at the end of FY22/beginning of FY23. Projects
wrapped into this permitting include: trail improvements, trail reroutes, beach access
trail renovation, stormwater facilities, culvert protection at the beach, shoreline stability,
and parking layout improvements.
• Staff planned a full 2021 season of Community Hikes that were spread throughout the
three natural area parks. Two are planned at Red Rocks in the fall of 2021. There were
two virtual events earlier in the year as the state continued to incorporate COVID
guidance into planning for events.
• The Management Plan Task Force has been on hold since late 2020. The management
plan revisions have been in staff’s hands, but staff has not had the capacity to complete
the required plan revision. Staff hopes to take this on in the winter of 2021, with the goal
of proposing revisions to the full Task Force in spring 2022.
• A UVM NR206 class completed a project focused on how the City could implement a
volunteer driven volunteer stewardship project to assist in the monitoring, maintenance,
and stewardship of Red Rocks. The idea would be to start a program at Red Rocks and
then expand to other parks. The students also provided staff with a selection of courses
that would be useful in training volunteers in natural resource management, but could
also be used to implement programming for summer camps. Staff hope to take a closer
look at how to best initiate this program over the next year as we come out of COVID and
hire additional Recreation Programmers.
Wheeler Nature Park:
• Professional invasive plant management services throughout the 2021 growing season,
including training of new City volunteers in connection with the Weed Warrior Program.
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• Fabrication and installation of a new wayfinding sign package was completed in the
summer of 2021. This included 25 new signs ranging from park id signs, kiosks,
interpretive panels, and trail directionals. This is the first official wayfinding package
installed at Wheeler.
• Completed maintenance on all remaining trail segments – the Wheeler Trail, the
Sugarbush Trail, and the Creek Trail. New puncheon was installed along the Wheeler
Trail and Sugarbush Trail, and stone stairs and puncheon were installed along the Creek
trail. This work finalizes the capital nature of this project. Future effort will involve
annual maintenance of all trails at Wheeler and should be prioritized somewhere in the
annual budget.
• Staff planned a full 2021 season of Community Hikes that were spread throughout the
three natural area parks. Three events took place at Wheeler in 2021. There were two
virtual events earlier in the year as the state continued to incorporate COVID guidance
into planning for events.
• Continued conversations with Audubon Vermont and US Fish & Wildlife to consider bird
habitat management projects at Wheeler. Fish & Willdife has grant money that is
provided to Audubon to work on projects. Wheeler is a great site for invasive plant
management that will support unique and rare bird species, and they would like to
conduct this kind of work there. This work will build off the work already being done by
City staff and through our Weed Warrior program via Mike Bald. Staff is working on
finalizing an agreement with Audubon that would allow this work to take place over
winter (during FY22).
Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area:
• Professional invasive plant management services throughout the 2021 growing season,
including training of new City volunteers in connection with the Weed Warrior Program.
• Staff selected a design firm to begin work on the viewing area, on-site parking,
pedestrian connectivity, and stormwater elements associated with the design.
• The design/engineer consultant continued design efforts associated with the proposed
~1,500 foot long shared use path connection.
• The project team is working on bringing all proposed elements (all of the elements
mention above, including trail formalization structures) onto one site plan to be
submitted for permit review at the state and local levels. This will kick off after the
conclusion of a public forum on September 23, 2021.
• Pending permitting and the results of the public forum in September, staff is hopeful that
construction can begin next summer (2022).
• Staff approved a request from a Yale research team to use HRNA as part of their climate
research study. They are looking at insects and impacts of climate change on the overall
food web. The researchers will be utilizing the site, and the same location, for the next
three-four years. The City agreed not to mow that area throughout the duration of their
study, and the study will not be impacted by any of the proposed project elements.
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• Staff planned a full 2021 season of Community Hikes that were spread throughout the
three natural area parks. One event took place at HRNA in 2021, with a second
scheduled to take place in September 2021. These were the first Community Hike series
events at HRNA. There were also two virtual events earlier in the year as the state
continued to incorporate COVID guidance into planning for events.
Projects Underway for FY22 Completion:
Red Rocks Park:
• Completed permitting at the state and local level for proposed trail and stormwater
projects within the park.
• Implement two priority trail improvement projects, including the formalization of a side
trail, closure of CWD metal staircase and other unnecessary trails, and installation of
relevant stormwater infrastructure. Plan implementation of other trail and park projects.
• Completion of another season of invasive plant removal work, including work by
professional consultant and the City’s Weed Warrior program.
• Draft Update to the existing Red Rocks Park Management Plan prepared by the
Management Plan Task Force.
• Consideration of grant application(s) to supplement Open Space Funds for the trail
improvement/stormwater work at the park.
• Continued Community Hike series at the park.
Wheeler Nature Park:
• Completed all trail maintenance projects identified in the Trail Assessment and Report.
• Fabricated and installed new wayfinding signs for the entire park.
• Completion of another season of invasive plant removal work, including work by
professional consultant and the City’s Weed Warrior program.
• Continued Community Hike series at the park (schedule at least 3 hikes).
• Initiated bird habitat management work (large-scale invasive plant removal) in
partnership with Audubon Vermont and the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area:
• Complete the permitting, design and engineering, and construction of the shared use
path connection, viewing area, on-site parking, trail formalization, stormwater
treatment, and pedestrian connections.
• Completion of another season of invasive plant removal work, including work by
professional consultant and the City’s Weed Warrior program.
• Continued Community Hike series at the park.
• Begin the design of wayfinding signage – identify the location of all signs and begin
design of what information we need to display.
City of South Burlington
FY 2023 -2032 Proposed Capital Improvement
Program:
Open Space Projects & Bike/Ped Improvements
Ashley Parker, City Project Manager
City Council
January 3, 2022
Overview
•Open Space Project CIP Summary
•Review Open Space Project Memo
-Highlights
-Project Expectations
•Bike/Ped Improvements CIP Summary
•Review Bike/Ped Improvements Memo
-Highlights
-Project Expectations
Open Space Project CIP Summary
Open Space Project Memo
Financial Notes:
•FY21 Expenditure Balance = $786,943.58
•~$67,064.21 spent on improvements
•Loan Repayment = $124, 407.62
•Accumulated loan interest = ~$59,394.34
Highlights:
•Wetland delineation completed at Red Rocks.
•UVM NR206 class developed an outline for creating a
Volunteer Stewardship Program at Red Rocks.
•New wayfinding signs at Wheeler.
•Trail maintenance projects completed at Wheeler.
•Design firm selected for park elements at Hubbard.
•Yale research team studying insects, climate change, and
food web impacts at Hubbard.
•Third season of invasive plant management at parks.
•Full season of the Community Hike Series.
Open Space Project Images
Open Space Project Memo
Projects Removed from Priority List:
Project Removed Justification Cost Savings
Wheeler: Accessible path to
picnic table (from gravel lot off
Swift to Wheeler House)
Dog Park planning and
approval has made this project
unfeasible.
$22K -$43K
Wheeler & Red Rocks: WVPD
Projects
Staff does not foresee utilizing
the WVPD crew for specific
projects within either park in the
near future. Consultants are
being used to more efficiently
complete projects. Potential
future projects will be related to
annual maintenance and will
not be capital expenses.
$5K -$10K
Wheeler: Utilize BMPs to
manage grassland/shrubland
habitat
DPW staff already do this work
as part of their budget, and
additional projects are being
funded via third party grants.
This is not a capital project.
$8K -$12K
Open Space Project Memo
FY22 Project Expectations:
•Completed permitting for trail, stormwater and
improvements projects at Red Rocks.
•Initiate improvements to two trail links, including closure
and formalization of identified trails at Red Rocks.
•Initiation of US Fish & Wildlife Service and Audubon VT
habitat management project at Wheeler.
•Design of additional wayfinding signage needed for
Wheeler.
•Completed design & permitting of park elements at
Hubbard.
•Begin design of wayfinding signage for Hubbard.
•Adoption of the Red Rocks Management Plan Update.
•Continuation of the Weed Warrior program &
Community Hike Series at the parks.
Open Space Project Plans
Vision for this management plan update:
Red Rocks Park is an important piece of South
Burlington’s natural and cultural history. It is valued
for its unique ecological connections and features, as
well as the numerous recreational opportunities that are
highly valued by the community. Therefore, it will be
managed to provide high-quality visitor experiences
without sacrificing conservation priorities.
Bike/Ped Improvements CIP Summary
Bike/Ped Improvements Memo
Financial Notes:
•FY21 Expenditure balance = $400,624.84
•Project costs ~$135,910.02
•No loan repayment yet.
Highlights:
•Jug Handle Sidewalk project completed.
•Allen Road Shared Use Path (Upper) project construction started.
•Public Forum for Dorset Shared Use Path (SUP) project in February.
•Dorset SUP project completed preliminary design and received
categorical exclusion through NEPA.
•Received notice of partial construction funding for at least 2 new
crosswalks across Williston Road.
•Received notice of partial construction funding for a crosswalk at
Kennedy Dr/Twin Oaks.
•Designed & permitted 3 new crosswalks across Hinesburg Road.
•Received notice of grant award for design/construction of a
shared use path along Spear Street.
Bike/Ped Improvements Memo
Projects Removed from FY23 CIP:
Project Removed Justification
Allen Road Shared Use Path (Upper)Construction Completed Fall 2021
Kimball Avenue Shared Use Path (Phase 1)Construction Completed FY22
Hinesburg Road Crosswalk Locations Implementation of 3 new crosswalks completed
Fall 2021
Queen City Park Road Shared Use Path Combined with Queen City Park Road Sidewalk
project to create new project that will be tailored
to the results of an ongoing scoping study.
Vale to Spear/Swift Street Path Connection will be built by Spear Meadows
Developer.
Spear Street/UVM Bike/Ped Infrastructure There is an acceptable connection for users that
lowers the need for this project.
Spear Street Bike/Ped Improvements (Phase 2)The Spear Street Widening Project (Road CIP)
incorporates a “Complete Streets” model,
making this project irrelevant. There are new
crosswalks being proposed on the next CIP,
which will also aid in pedestrian connectivity
along the Spear Street corridor.
Bike/Ped Improvements Memo
Projects Added to FY23 CIP:
Proposed Project Justification Cost Estimate
Crosswalk at Dorset
Street/Songbird Road (FY23-
24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for user
trying to access the existing
shared use path.
$20K –cost includes
assumption that an RRFB level
of protection will be needed,
and if its not, cost could
decrease.
Crosswalk at Patchen
Road/Jaycee Park (TBD)
(FY23)
Identified need in 2016
Chamberlin Neighborhood
Study.
$15K –final cost depends on
safety measures needed
Crosswalk at Shelburne
Road/Brewer Parkway (FY24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Shelburne Road.
$20K –current estimate
includes purchase of poles and
signal heads
Crosswalk at Spear Street at
Pheasant Way/South Pointe
(FY24)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Spear Street.
$40K –final cost pending
outcome of scoping study
Crosswalk at Dorset
Street/Niklaus Circle (FY25)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions for users
trying to cross Dorset Street.
$20K –final cost pending
outcome of scoping study
Crosswalk at Hinesburg Road
and Dubois Drive/Butler
Drive (FY25)
Lack of crosswalk here creates
unsafe conditions trying to
cross Hinesburg Road.
$15K –final cost depends on
safety measures needed
Bike/Ped Improvement Project Images
Bike/Ped Improvements Memo
FY22 Project Expectations:
•Allen Road SUP (Upper) completed.
•Completion of ROW for Dorset SUP project.
•Completed design of 3 crosswalks across Williston Road
(possible construction).
•Construction of the Kennedy Dr/Twin Oaks crosswalk.
•Completed construction of 3 new crosswalks across
Hinesburg Road.
•Completed construction of the SUP facilities on Kimball
Ave at the bridge.
•Complete preliminary plans and NEPA process, including
2 public forums, for the Spear Street SUP project.
•Upgrades to existing RRFBs at 32 locations throughout the
City.
•Implementation of a permanent barrier along Dorset
Street (at least to Grandview).
•Finalized priority list for new rec path signage and
initiation of fabrication.
Bike/Ped Improvement Project Plans
City of South Burlington
Energy CIP Overview
City Council
January 3, 2022
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Facilities –Review and Stewardship
Review
$10,000 per year
Studies to identify potential savings
Stewardship
$10,000 per year
Small –easy projects
Not repair
Funding
Could be grouped in multiple years for larger projects
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Holmes Rd. Fire Station is a key candidate
Age
Energy Cost
Fire Station #2 Weatherization
•Previous studies indicate that window and roof replacement should be considered
•Current financial analysis does not support upgrade at this time
•Programed for FY29 project
•Will be reviewed every 2 to 3 years
•Design FY 28 $20,000
•Construction Fy29 $160,000 (FY21 $)
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Solar at Airport Parkway WWTP
•Learning From 180 Market St. Project
•Analysis Simpler Than 180 Market St.
•Construction More Involved
•Design and Construction
•FY 25 $150,000
•FY 26 $100,000
•To Be Coordinated With Water Turbine Project
•Water Turbine Greater Cost With More Power
•May Not Be Appropriate to Do Both
•Directly Addresses Largest Electricity Consumption
•Large Potential Areas Exist
•Add To Airport Parkway WWTP Facility
•Design Into Bartlett Bay WWTP Facility Upgrade
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Waterbury Installation
Summary
•Energy Revolving Fund Supports All Projects
•Integrated With Capital Fund
•Small Projects Engaged Efficiently
•Medium Projects Publically Identified –Capital Plan
•Large Projects Beyond Scope of Fund
•Energy Efficiency Is Best Achieved In The Design Process
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the SOUTH BURLINGTON
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Public Hearing Monday, January 3rd, 2022 at 7:30 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM
to consider amendments to the Land Development Regulations. The amendments affect all parts of the City
unless otherwise specified below. The hearing will be held in person and remotely via GoToMeeting.
Participation options:
• In Person: City Hall Auditorium, 180 Market Street
• Interactive Online: https://www.gotomeet.me/SouthBurlingtonVT/city-council-meeting01-03-2022
• Telephone: 1 (872) 240-3311; Access Code: 151-471-813
The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following:
A. LDR-20-01: Replace Surface Water Protection Standards with Environmental Protection Standards,
including existing 100-year floodplain, river corridor & stream buffer, wetland & wetland buffer, and
stormwater management standards; establish standards regarding 500-year (0.2%) floodplain, habitat
block, habitat connector, steep slope, and very steep slope standards; establish criteria to evaluate
undue adverse effect; and related amendments referencing the above-listed resources. (Sections 2.02,
2.03, 3.01, 3.02, 9.06, 10.01, 10.06, Article 12)
B. LDR-21-02: Generally amend or replace existing Subdivision, Master Plan, Planned Unit Development
(PUD), Site Plan, Conservation PUD, Traditional Neighborhood Development PUD, Civic Space Types,
Street Types, Building Type, and related zoning district, procedural, and site plan standards (Sections
2.02, 3.01, 3.06, 5.08, 6.05, 8.04, 17.08, Articles 9, 11, 11.A, 11.B. 11.C, 14, 15, 15.A, 15.C, 15.C, 11,
Appendices C and E)
C. LDR-20-08: Modify required setbacks applicable to arterial and collector roads (Section 3.06)
D. LDR-21-04: Modify Southeast Quadrant sub-district boundaries including and between Natural
Resource Protection, Neighborhood Residential, and Village Residential (Official Zoning Map)
E. LDR-21-05: Change zoning of land to the west of Hinesburg Road, immediately south of I-89, from
Industrial-Open Space to Residential 7-Neighborhood Commercial (Official Zoning Map)
F. LDR-21-06: Modify Commercial 1- Residential 15 and Residential 4 boundaries in vicinity of Lindenwood
Dr to more closely follow property lines (Official Zoning Map)
G. LDR-21-07: Update city-wide stormwater standards, including for consistency with state regulations
(Section 13.05, formerly 12.03)
H. LDR-20-10: Establish maximum building envelopes for allowed development in the SEQ-NRP subdistrict,
modify allowed building types (Section 9.12)
I. LDR-20-17: Extend Southeast Quadrant zoning district residential building design standards city-wide,
update standards (Section 13.17, formerly Sections 9.08, 9.09, 9.10)
J. LDR-21-01 Require Solar-Ready Roofs for new buildings subject to Commercial Building Energy
Standards (Section 3.18, formerly 3.15)
K. LDR-19-07 Modify landscape requirements to allow for Solar Canopies in Parking Areas; (Section 13.04)
L. LDR-20-22: Update to comply with Act 179 pertaining to accessory dwelling units, existing small lots,
and conditional use criteria for multi-family housing (Sections 3.05, 3.10, 3.11, 14.11)
M. LDR-20-25: Increase maximum allowed area of accessory structures and update for consistency with
Act 179 (Section 3.10)
N. LDR-20-28: Expand inclusionary zoning, offset, and bonus provisions city-wide, replacing existing bonus
standards where existing (Sections 18.01, 18.02)
O. LDR-21-03: Allow for “limited neighborhood commercial use” within a larger residential building for
neighborhoods with Master Plan (Section 14.11)
P. LDR-21-07: Exempt the conversion of a dwelling to a licensed child care facility from housing
preservation requirements (Section 18.03)
Q. LDR-20-21 Minor and technical amendments to include:
o Modify retaining wall standards (Section 13.16, formerly 13.25);
o Eliminate DRB review of Bus Shelters within city ROW (Section 13.09);
o Amend RV Parking standards (Section 3.09);
o Amend Traffic visibility standards for consistency (Section 3.06);
o Update Airport Approach Cones & FAA review (Sections 3.07, 6.02, 6.03, 13.06 [formerly 13.03]);
o Amend review standards of Earth Products (Section 14.11 [formerly 13.17]);
o Amend review standards for Utility Cabinets and Similar (Section 13.12 [formerly 13.19]);
o Re-organize standards for drive-throughs (Appendix C and Section 14.11 [formerly 5.01, 5.02,
13.11]);
o Update & clarify height of Accessory Structures (Section 13.10);
o Update additional Height Standards for consistency (Section 3.07);
o Modify standards for structures requiring setbacks (Section 3.06);
o Modify setbacks for pre-existing lots (Section 3.06);
o Update setbacks and Buffer Strips for Non-Residential Uses Adjacent to Residential Districts for
consistency (Section 3.06);
o General re-organization, definitions updates, and corrections (throughout)
Note: principal sections / articles affected or modified by each amendment are listed above; however,
amendments are located throughout the regulations. A complete table of contents of the proposed articles
is as follows:
1 Purpose and Title; 2 Definitions; 3 General Provisions; 4 Residential Districts; 5 Commercial Districts; 6
Industrial and Airport Districts; 7 Other Districts; 8 City Center Form Based Codes District; 9 Southeast
Quadrant; 10 Selected Overlay Districts; 11.A Street Types; 11.B Civic Space Types 11.C Building Types; 12
Environmental Protection Standards; 13 Supplemental Regulations; 14 Site Plan & Conditional Use Review;
15.A Subdivisions; 15.B Master Plans; 15.C Planned Unit Developments; 16 Construction and Erosion
Control Standards; 17 Administration and Enforcement; 18 Housing Standards; Appendices; Maps
Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning,
City Hall, 3rd Floor, 180 Market Street, and on the city website at www.sbvt.gov.
Helen Riehle, City Council Chair
November 10, 2021
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www.sburl.com
Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Betsy Brown, Planning & Zoning Assistant
Date: December 29, 2021
Re: Public Comments, Proposed Land Development Regulation Amendments
Attached to this memo please find public comments received by the Planning & Zoning
Department in regards to your Public Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Land
Development Regulations being held on January 3, 2022. These comments were received
between December 7, 2021 and noon on December 29, 2021.
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Andrew Chalnick
670 Nowland Farm Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
December 7, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
South Burlington City Council
City of South Burlington
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Public Hearing on Amendments to the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
Dear Councilors:
South Burlington residents petitioned for IZ out of a concern that the LDRs do not sufficiently
protect South Burlington’s precious natural resources in the face of continued threats to our
environment and I applaud the planning commission for all the hard work over three years on the
draft LDRs to address these concerns. I know that this process has been deliberate and careful as
I witnessed first-hand many of the deliberations.
While the draft LDRs do provide for some increased natural resource protection in the City as
compared to the existing regulations, they in some cases remove protection and unfortunately fall
short of what science tells us is needed to protect our water, air, bio-diversity and to address
climate change.
To strengthen protection for our natural resources I urge the Council to address the following
actionable and targeted items prior to finalization of the draft LDRs:
The minimum density requirement in Conservation PUDs, which forces landowners to build
dense developments on natural resources (or – at least – develop a master plan showing
the minimum density), should be eliminated, or -- if really intended to just limit the size of
homes or lot coverage -- replaced with a transparent rule to that effect (a “McMansion”
rule),
Development, if any, on two parcels (0570-01675 and 0860-0083) that were each identified
as priority parcels for conservation by the IZ Open Space Committee should be required
under Conservation PUDs (rather than traditional neighborhood PUDs),
Recognizing that certain of the changes in the draft LDRs (including expanded NRP areas and
mandatory Conservation PUDs) were intended to provide some protection for buffers, habitat
blocks, supporting habitat, meadows, farms and grasslands, the changes fall short of what was
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recommended by the experts and I also strongly encourage the City to revisit Article 12 and enact
clearer and more direct protections for these resources.
South Burlington will soon be engaging in a process to adopt a Climate Action Plan. Preserving
open space will be critical to that plan to avoid emissions, to act as a carbon sink, to provide for
bio-diversity and to filter water and buffer against storms. The importance of conserving open
space in the face of climate change is stressed in numerous places in the Draft Vermont Climate
Acion Plan (the “CAP”) released at the end of November.1 Oher communities have recognized this
and incorporated preservation of open space in their Climate Action Plans.2 Ensuring the LDRs are
as strong as possible will give us a running start on our Climate Action Plan.
Attached is a more detailed comment with explanation and support for the items I describe above.
I also have a few more technical comments that I articulate below.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Chalnick
Andrew Chalnick
1 For just a few of many examples, the CAP stresses the “maintain[ence] and expan[sion}of Vermont’s natural and
working lands’ role in the mitigation of climate change through human interventions to reduce the sources and
enhance the sinks of greenhouse gases,” the “[p]romotion of healthy, connected river corridors, floodplains and
wetlands,” the adoption of “a state policy of no net-loss of natural and working lands (including active and
passively managed forests, agricultural lands, and wetlands) accounting for the transitions of lands within and
between these conditions, with aspiration for a net gain,” the investment “in strategic conservation in order to
increase the pace of permanent conservation towards 30x30 targets,” “compact settlements [to]… protect and
conserve natural and working lands, critical to ecosystem and public health, natural and community resilience,
and Vermont’s economy,”and the promotion of “statewide landscape connectivity and forest blocks conservation
planning.”
2 For instance, the City of Northfield, Minnesota says in its Climate Action Plan that “[E]missions from how land is
used and maintained is an important consideration ... Disturbing natural areas through land conversion (e.g.,
development, agricultural practices) releases the stored carbon, resulting in GHG emissions… As part of this plan,
the City should continue to consider its approach to land use and land cover change as it pertains to emissions –
particularly with respect to growth and urban boundary expansion opportunities to store and sequester carbon
through wetlands and soil, as well as goals outlined to ensure preservation of agricultural and rural character.
Further, the City can look to its natural areas and underutilized spaces to store additional carbon through tree
planting and converting turf to native plantings.”
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DETAILED COMMENTS
The LDRs fall short of what science tell us are needed to protect our water, air, bio-diversity and
to address climate change.
Meadows, forests and fields sequester carbon, provide a buffer against flooding, filter pollutants
before they can enter Lake Champlain, provide habitat for pollinators, insects and wildlife, filter
our air and nourish our souls. With the climate changing, the need for these environmental
services will only grow.3 We learned from Jens Hawkins-Hilke’s talk - a conservation planner with
the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife - that “there is exponentially more biological
diversity in the Champlain Valley than there is on Mount Mansfield… If you want to look at where
all of the species are, they’re at the lower elevations. The living’s a lot easier down here. That’s
why I’m here!”
Science tells us that we need 300-foot buffers around wetlands, rivers and streams but the draft
LDRs require only 50, or in some cases, 100-foot buffers.4
Science tells us to protect all of the remaining bits of forests and shrublands that provide habitat
(the “habitat blocks”) for bio-diversity in South Burlington, but a few important recommendations
made by Arrowwood Environmental LLC (“Arrowwood”), the consultant hired by the City to assist
with developing the LDRs, were rejected in the draft LDRs (as shown in red circles on Attachment
A).
3 The 2021 Vermont Climate Assessment concludes that roughly 70 bird species are expected to disappear from
Vermont in the next 25 years, including the common loon and hermit thrush. Moose numbers are projected to
decline. Climate change is making conditions less favorable for several Vermont tree species—including the iconic
sugar maple—and exacerbating threats (invasive plants, insects, diseases) to forests. Warming waters will have
adverse effects on lakes and rivers, including increased risk of harmful algal blooms and reduced biodiversity. See
https://site.uvm.edu/vtclimateassessment/.
4 The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources concludes that 300-foot buffers on rivers, streams, lakes and ponds
are required to provide functional connectivity for many wildlife species. See BioFinder 3.0 Development Report
2019, page 33. The report titled “Mapping Vermont’s Natural Heritage” published by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Department and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources concludes similarly at page 49 and states “In your
town, your specific conservation goals will dictate how wide an area to consider for protection around a stream
or lake. These areas are often referred to as riparian buffers ... a 330-foot buffer will protect nearly all the
functions we value, including high-quality cover for many wildlife species.”
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Science tells us to provide buffers around the habitat blocks5 and protection for “supporting
habitat” – the meadows that surround the habitat blocks.6 Especially in South Burlington where
the habitat blocks are small, these buffers are critical. The LDRs do not explicitly provide for this
protection.
Science tells us to provide protection for grasslands,7 meadows, farmland and agricultural soil8 but
the draft LDRs fail to do so and even eliminate some protection for these resources.9
Do we need to protect more of South Burlington’s natural resources? Yes. Don’t we already
protect enough? No.
South Burlington has already been fragmented into 7,700 separate parcels of land and has 9500
residential homes. 75 percent of the agricultural soils that at one time existed in South Burlington
have already been paved over with highways, airport runways, parking lots, buildings, lawns,
sports fields or solar farms, and there are an additional 1465 new additional homes in the pipeline
(see attached map at Attachment C provided by Planning and Zoning), with 388 of those in the
more rural parts of the City. This pipeline does not include the many hundreds of additional homes
that are likely coming on the Long Property and the Hill Farm, among others.
Even without the additional homes, traffic is becoming a serious problem in South Burlington,
particularly during rush hours. Every watershed in South Burlington is impaired.10 Midland Avenue
5 Arrowwood stated that “providing buffers to habitat blocks goes a long way towards ensuring the success of
South Burlington’s habitat blocks in enhancing wildlife diversity and populations within the town.” See
Attachment B. The Comprehensive Plan also calls for three-hundred foot buffers (page 2-123): “Continue the
designation of a three hundred foot buffer around the perimeter of the Great Swamp and Cheese Factory Swamp
as an additional primary natural area subject to the same limits on disturbance, development or subdivision.”
6 In its report Arrowwood states that the supporting habitats “provide additional area wildlife use to fulfill their
requirements, venturing into them for food, and to a lesser degree cover, space and water. In South Burlington,
supporting habitats are notable for their ability to function as habitat for prey-base species, such as rabbits,
rodents, and turkey, which contribute to the survival of wider-ranging wildlife occupying the [habitat blocks]”. In
their joint presentation to the City Council and Planning Commission Arrowwood said “supporting habitat plays
a big part in the success of the habitat blocks”.
7 The 2016 Biofinder report from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources states that “most of Vermont’s
grassland habitats occur in the Champlain Valley and “[g]rasslands and shrublands, whether of natural origin or
resulting from active land management, are critical to the survival of a suite of bird species in Vermont. Most of
these species will continue to decline in Vermont if grassland habitat is not maintained.”
8 The 2014 Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Climate Action Guide sets as a priority strategy for
Chittenden County to: “Maintain vegetative landscapes to support carbon sequestration. Maintaining vegetated
landscapes – forests, wetlands, agricultural lands and urban trees and vegetation – is important for continued
carbon sequestration. Vegetated landscapes also help with climate adaptation by absorbing precipitation,
reducing stormwater runoff, maintaining natural habitats and reducing the urban heat island effect.”
9 The draft LDRs eliminate Article 9.06(B)(3) which limited “encroachment” on these resources.
10 The flows from all of the surface and groundwater systems in the city eventually reach Lake Champlain. Potash
Brook is classified as “stormwater-impaired” by the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation.
Muddy Brook is listed as an impaired watershed due to elevated levels of toxins, nutrients, and temperature.
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has bisected the Great Swamp in direct conflict with the advice of City consultants and in
contravention of the Comprehensive Plan.11 When does it end?12 The overwhelming public
sentiment at all of the hearings for the draft regulations was to significantly slow new development
in favor of more environmental protection, and even more so if one excludes stakeholders with
direct financial interests.
In addition to the environmental impacts, building residential homes on natural resources is
proven to be fiscally unsound. Studies universally show that building residential homes on opens
spaces results in higher taxes. One study concludes that for every dollar of property tax revenue
from a new residential home built on former open space the cost to the City and taxpayers will be
$1.19 for new infrastructure and services. Another summarized dozens of studies and concluded
that “While residential development brings with it new tax (and fee) revenue, it also brings
demand for local government services. The cost of providing these services exceeds the revenue
generated by the new houses in every case studied”.13 These studies do not even take into account
the eco-system services that are lost when natural resources are developed. The Earth Economics
report commissioned by the City Council estimates the value of the ecosystems in the priority open
spaces — those identified by the Interim Zoning Open Space Committee —would be between $73
and $240 million over the next twenty years. When eco-system benefits are taken into account, it
becomes obvious that developing natural resources for residential homes is fiscally reckless.14
South Burlington’s objective for these watersheds are found on page 2-92 of the Comprehensive Plan: “Protect
and improve watershed, stream, and wetland system natural processes, specifically for stormwater treatment,
riparian and aquatic habitat, and floodplain and river corridor protection.”
11 The Comprehensive Plan directs the City to “Consult the Arrowwood Environmental SEQ Environmental
Assessment regarding environmental resources, conditions, and possible strategies for protecting wildlife habitat
values through conservation, restoration and development.” Page (3-39). Among the recommendations in this
report are that “The Great Swamp should be protected from development by a minimum of a 300-foot isolation
buffer within which development and human intrusion, other than walking, does not occur.” And “[t]he Upland
Forest surrounding the Great Swamp should have no paved roads or development within its current boundaries.
It should remain un-fragmented.”
12 In just two short decades, we have departed so far from the recommendations of experts that called for allowing
just 4 homes per 100 acres in the SEQ. See letter from April of 2002 the Conservation Law Foundation which
wrote to the City that “[t]o maintain the rural, agricultural and natural features of the SEQ, the overall densities
in the area should be low. The Town Zoning and Subdivision regulations should focus on an overall low density
for the area instead of managing growth by setting standards for lot size. A significant portion of this area, where
agricultural uses are present and can continue, should maintain a density of 25 acres per unit. To allow large tracts
of land to remain in agriculture with this density, small lots sizes should be allowed, provided the overall density
for a particular area is maintained. With this model, a 100-acre parcel at a density of 25 acres per unit could
have 4 units. With a maximum lot size of 1/3 acre, less than 2 acres would be used for development while 98
would be available for agricultural uses.”
13 Jeffrey H. Dorfman, “The Fiscal Impacts of Land Uses on Local Government”; Land Use Studies Initiative and
Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, The University of Georgia, April 2006
14 The report by John Stewart (“Report on the Additional Revenues Generated from New Housing Developments vs.
the Additional Costs to the City” (March 12, 2020)) that the City commissioned which purported to find that
development would not lead to higher taxes is flawed because it does not take into account the impact of a
growing population on homestead education taxes. By neglecting education taxes, the report fails to factor in
that as South Burlington’s population increases the need for more school infrastructure will increase which will
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Would putting in place all of these environmental protections be inconsistent with the important
goal of ensuring South Burlington does its part in providing access to affordable housing? No.
South Burlington should be proud that it presently has over 800 “income-restricted” homes
(including rentals). Also, based on the assessed values shown on the 2021 Grand List, 64% of all
housing units in South Burlington have an assessed value of less than $300,000, and only 3% have
an assessed value of more than $600,000. South Burlington was recently rated seventh on a list
of the top cities in Vermont (with populations over 5,000) which are the most affordable cities in
which to own a home. South Burlington certainly seems to be doing its fair share.
And, we can do more. There are infill and redevelopment opportunities in South Burlington to
responsibly further develop in a way which protects the environment and ensures good quality
housing near we people work. There are creative opportunities to re-purpose large scale
commercial areas that are no longer functioning as intended. Re-purposing failing commercial
areas is a win-win for the environment and the economy, and can provide dynamic attractive
housing opportunities for people across all income levels. “Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia:
Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges” (2021) by June Williamson and Ellen Dunham-
Jones describes how defunct shopping malls, parking lots, and other obsolete suburban
development patterns across the country are being retrofitted to address current urgent
challenges they weren’t designed for: improving public health, increasing resilience in the face of
climate change, leveraging social capital for equity, supporting an aging society, competing for
jobs, and disrupting automobile dependence.
The draft Vermont Climate Action plan recognizes that infill, redevelopment and conservation of
natural resources is key to addressing climate change and provides at pages 218 and 219:
“When thoughtfully planned, compact settlement, including infill and redevelopment,
can also support many of the State’s climate goals and actions, including energy
efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, community climate resilience and
adaptation, and preservation of the resilience and sequestration benefits provided by
healthy natural and working lands… [C]ompact settlements … protect and conserve
natural and working lands, critical to ecosystem and public health, natural and
community resilience, and Vermont’s economy.”
To strengthen protection for our natural resources in the LDRs, I urge the Council to address the
actionable and targeted items described in more detail below prior to finalization of the draft LDRs
and during the 150-day window following the date the regulations were warned. Recognizing
that certain of the changes in the draft LDRs (including expanded NRP areas and mandatory
Conservation PUDs) were intended to provide some protection for buffers, habitat blocks,
supporting habitat, meadows, farms and grasslands, the changes fall short of what was
increase the City’s budgeted spending per pupil which – under the State’s funding formula – will lead to a
proportionate increase in education taxes. This is exactly what the City debated in March 2020 when the
proposed bond for new school facilities was defeated.
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recommended by the experts and I also strongly encourage the City to revisit Article 12 and enact
clearer and more direct protections for these resources. I also have a few more technical
comments, as described below.
1. ELIMINATE THE MINIMUM DENSITY REQUIREMENT
The draft LDRs would require the buildable portion of a Conservation PUD development to contain
a minimum of 4 units/acre. So, a landowner who owns a large parcel in the SEQ would NOT BE
PERMITTED to conserve the parcel along with building a handful of homes for his/her children or
for sale.15 Rather, a land owner on – say – ten acres would be required to build a minimum of
twelve homes (or – at the least – develop a master plan showing at least 12 homes).
Where would all of these homes be required? On the exact resources – the buffers, supporting
habitats, grasslands, farmlands and eliminated habitat blocks – that the experts told us should be
protected from development!
At various meetings at which this provision was discussed, the reason given by staff for a minimum
density requirement is to provide developers certainty in the face of potential community
opposition. But, as staff relayed the concerns of landowners it seemed the sentiment was the
exact opposite. Landowners want to conserve their land, but also carve out some lots for their
families or for sale. I have not spoken to a single land-owning neighbor who favors being forced
to build more homes than they would otherwise desire. Those who spoke at the planning
commission meetings were opposed.
It makes no sense to force a landowner in a rural area who wishes to conserve more of his or her
natural resources to build dense developments on these resources against his or her will.
What makes the provision particularly strange and confusing is that – as stressed by staff in
response to public comments – the actual requirement is just to file a master plan that shows the
density. Landowners would be required to incur significant expense to prepare and submit a
master plan which satisfies the minimum density requirement, but would not then have to actually
build anything.
So, what then is the real intent of this strange provision? Perhaps it is to simply limit the sizes of
homes and/or lots, or limit lot coverage. I am not sure.
This provision should be eliminated. But, if the real intent of the minimum density requirement is
to limit the size of homes, or to limit lot coverage, the planning commission should be directed to
consider this in a way that is more transparent to the public by limiting the sizes of new homes or
lots, or limiting lot coverage, consistent with the goals and social values of the community (a
15 There is a “2-acre carveout” from this requirement, but the carveout is so small it will likely have only very
limited utility. One alternative to eliminating the minimum density requirement could be to increase the size of
the carve-out.
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“McMansion” rule). It would be interesting to explore such a rule in connection with a re-think
around TDRs which would allow homeowners who want larger homes to purchase TDRs to allow
up-sizing (24 V.S.A. § 4423 – the Vermont enabling legislation for TDRs - allows TDRs to be used to
increase “building bulk” and/or “floor area to lot size”).
If the council decides not to eliminate minimum density, 15.C.05 (F)(4)(a) should at a minimum be
re-drafted so that landowners that are not immediately served by public infrastructure would be
exempt from the minimum density requirement. This would require re-drafting 15.C.05 (F)(4)(a)
as follows (suggested additions in bold and deletions struck):
“The Development Review Board may grant a reduction or waiver of this minimum where
an applicant demonstrates that the Development Area has a lack of available public
infrastructure immediately adjacent to in the vicinity of the Development Area and
physical site constraints precluding on-site infrastructure which together make the
Development Area not capable of achieving the minimum required density.”
2. REQUIRE CONSERVATION PUDS WITH RESPECT TO TWO PRIORITY OPEN SPACE PARCELS
Two parcels -- 0570-01675 and 0860-00835 -- identified as priority parcels for conservation by the
Interim Zoning Open Space Committee would lose protection in the draft LDRs as compared to the
existing regulations. The adopted LDRs should require that development, if any, on both of these
parcels be under Conservation PUDs.
Parcel 0570-01675. First, the draft LDRs would re-zone a portion of parcel 0570-01675 from
SEQ Neighborhood Residential (SEQ-NR) to SEQ Village Residential (SEQ-VR). Because VR
zoning is carved out from the Conservation PUD requirements in the SEQ, the impact of
this re-zoning would – I believe – require any development on the parcel under the draft
LDRs to be under a Traditional Neighborhood Development (“TND”) PUD rather than a
Conservation PUD. It makes no sense to require a traditional neighborhood to be built
across a parcel identified as a high priority for conservation. Moreover, the western portion
of this parcel is part of the Great Swamp and the eastern portion was identified in an
Arrowwood assessment from 2004 as open space that should remain as unfragmented as
possible.16 The zoning for parcel 0570-01675 should remain as is – SEQ Neighborhood
Residential -- and development, if any, should be under a Conservation PUD.
Parcel 0860-00835. Second, the draft LDRs would re-zone parcel 0860-00835 (commonly
referred to as the “Hill Farm”) from Industrial & Open Space to Residential 7 –
Neighborhood Commercial. This seems inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan which
unambiguously designates the property as farmland that should be conserved with only
16 See the “WILDLIFE AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES ASSESSMENT of the SOUTH EAST QUADRANT, SOUTH
BURLINGTON VERMONT” performed by Arrowwood Environmental in 2004 which states that “[t]he Great Swamp,
and the upland forest and shrubby fields that surround it, comprise a 400-500 acre cluster of contiguous and
varied wildlife habitat… Adjacent open spaces, including the large fields west of Dorset Street, should remain as
unfragmented as possible.”
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limited encroachment. Coupled with the findings of the Open Space Committee, this parcel
should be re-zoned to Residential 7 – Neighborhood Commercial only if in connection with
this re-zoning any development is required to be under a Conservation PUD. One way to
potentially accomplish the appropriate level of environmental protection could be to zone
this parcel as SEQ-NR, instead of R7-NC.
3. ALLOW FOR MORE FLEXIBILITY AS TO HOW LAND IS TO BE CONSERVED IN CONNECTION
WITH CONSERVATION PUDS
On a technical note, the LDRS should allow landowners more flexibility to establish how land
is conserved in connection with Conservation PUDs. The TDR regulations permit landowners
to demonstrate that there is a “plan that permanently encumbers the land against further land
subdivision and development in a form acceptable to the City Attorney” and I would
recommend the same standard be adopted for Conservation PUDs. Suggested additions in
bold below:
“15.c.05 (E)(1)(d): The Conservation Area(s) must be identified on the PUD Master Plan, and
shown and noted as a “Conservation Lot” on preliminary and final subdivision plats, and in
associated deeds and association agreements, as undivided, permanently protected Open
Space to be managed and maintained in single or common ownership under an Open Space
Plan approved by the DRB. Options to ensure permanent protection and sustainable long-term
management of conserved resources include:
(i) A conservation easement that prohibits future subdivision and development, and
defines the range of permitted activities, to be held by the City or a qualified nonprofit
organization acceptable to the DRB and City Attorney, such as a land trust or conservancy;
or
(ii) Dedication of land in fee simple to the City, or a qualified nonprofit conservation
organization acceptable to the DRB and City Attorney; or
(iii) Such other plan that permanently encumbers the land against further land
subdivision and development in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.”
4. AMEND THE SUB-DIVISION RULES TO ALLOW FOR CONSERVATION
On another technical note, the sub-division rules are complex but seem to require any landowner
that wishes to conserve a portion of his or her land to submit a Master Plan for development of
the rest. If so, the sub-division rules must be amended to allow any landowner the freedom to
conserve any portion of his or her land without submitting a Master Plan for development on the
remaining portion.
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Attachment A – Habitat Block Revisions
Lighter Green Areas were deleted from the Arrowwood Habitat Block Mapping
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Attachment B – Letter from Arrowwood Environmental in Support of Buffers
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Attachment C – Map of Pending Housing
Map source: https://arcg.is/1WKuTK (accessed on 12/6/2021)
Map Key:
Yellow with dashed-lines: Sketch
Yellow: Application submitted at preliminary plat stage
Orange: Some level of approval granted, but not final plat
Pink: Final plat approved
Blue: Construction underway at some level (homes or infrastructure)
Totals as shown on Map:
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Jessie Baker, City Manager
Helen Riehle, City Council
Tim Barritt, City Council
Tom Chittenden, City Council
Matt Cota, City Council
Meaghan Emery, City Council
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
December 9, 2021
Dear Jessie and Members of the City Council,
The South Burlington Business Association’s Board of Directors has reviewed the resolution that came
from the Affordable Housing Committee, and we support their recommended changes to the Land
Development Regulations. We see a number of the proposed revisions as against the interest of
providing jobs and housing in South Burlington, and, therefore, against the interests of business in
general.
While most, if not all, of our members are proponents of a clean environment and keeping the Vermont
lifestyle which, we all call home, we also recognize that without a strong tax base, without affordable
housing, and without reasonable growth, we cannot and will not be able to afford to maintain our style
of living.
We ask that you keep in mind that South Burlington and Chittenden County are important economic
drivers for the region and State. Controlling growth may be a valid cause but should be balanced with a
reasonable economic plan and an understanding of tax capacity.
We would be happy to discuss this issue further if you would like additional input.
Sincerely,
Michael Keller, Co-Chairman
John Wilking, Co-Chairman
South Burlington Affordable Housing Committee
Date: October 22, 2021
To: Jessica Louis, Chair, Planning Commission
From: Chris Trombly, Chair, Affordable Housing Commission
CC: Planning Commission, Affordable Housing Committee, City Council, Jessie Baker, Paul
Conner
RE: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Committee Members (all ten present at the October 18, 2021 meeting; nine voting and one abstention):
Janet Bellavance; Leslie Black-Plumeau; Vince Bolduc; Sandy Dooley, Vice-Chair; Ariel Jensen-Vargas;
Patrick O'Brien; Darrilyn Peters; Minelle Sarfo-Adu; John Simson; Chris Trombly, Chair.
The attached resolution constitutes the Affordable Housing Committee’s comments on the proposed Land
Development Regulations that are the subject of the Planning Commission’s public hearing on October
26, 2021.
Chair’s Comments: Seeking to make a measure of progress in addressing the affordable housing crisis
requires a very large toolbox. We need to assemble lots of tools and put them all to work, even if a single
tool, by itself, does not make a big dent in the problem.
One of these tools is inclusionary zoning regulations. We applaud and appreciate the Planning
Commission’s proposed expansion of the City’s inclusionary zoning regulations to the entire City. A
major feature of inclusionary zoning is that these housing units are perpetually affordable. Inclusionary
zoning also promotes other important goals, such as equity and diversity.
Another tool is higher density development. Higher density typically allows developers to build housing
at a lower per-unit cost. Thus, we applaud and appreciate the Planning Commission’s incorporation of a
minimum R4 (four units per acre) density requirement in the proposed rules for Traditional Neighborhood
Development Planned Unit Developments and the developable area in a Conservation Planned Unit
Development.
Another barrier to more affordably priced housing is the high cost of land. As drafters of our land
development regulations, we ask that you remove the proposed rules that require Conservation Planned
Unit Developments in most parts of the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ) for developments of four or more
acres and the proposed significant addition to the acreage zoned SEQ-Natural Resource Protection. These
proposed changes reduce the amount of land available for development, putting upward pressure on the
price of the remaining land. Moreover, less developable land means fewer housing units will be built,
thus, forcing more households to live beyond South Burlington, farther from their jobs, increasing their
commuting time, and unnecessarily adding to the region’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Thank you for your ongoing service to our community.
Attachment:
SoBu-AHC-IZ-Resolution 10.18.21.pdf
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE 1
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON 2
3
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LAND 4
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 5
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Whereas, the 2016 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan vision calls for the City to be 7
affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life; 8
9
Whereas, compared to VT’s other core towns of Burlington and Winooski, South 10
Burlington has the highest median household income ($73,065) and homeownership rate (60%). 11
In addition, it has the lowest number (639) and percentage (2.5%) of Black/African American 12
residents. Though South Burlington’s population is 2.5 times greater than that of Winooski, 13
Winooski’s population includes 730 Black /African American residents while South Burlington’s 14
includes 639; (Sources: Vermont Housing Data website and Census 2020) 15
16
Whereas, while the vacancy rate widely considered necessary for a healthy rental market 17
is 5%, Chittenden County’s current rental vacancy rate is 0.9%, thus, resulting in significant 18
upward pressure on rental costs (Source: CCRPC Building Homes Together) By all measures, 19
the nation and the region are in the midst of a housing crisis for both renters and homebuyers as 20
well as wealth inequality not seen in decades; (Source: PEW Research Center) 21
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Whereas, the Grand List assessed value increased an average 29 percent for residential 23
properties from 2006 to 2021; 24
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Whereas, the City of South Burlington is located within five miles of the State’s largest 26
employers and effective climate change standards dictate that density should be highest near the 27
core city of a region to lessen vehicular emissions between work and home; 28
29
Whereas, infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and heating fuel, necessary for residential 30
development at a lower cost is already in place in much of the City’s Southeast Quadrant (Case 31
for Housing appendix); 32
33
Whereas, cars and trucks account for the majority of Vermont’s greenhouse gas 34
emissions — about 45%, according to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation; 35
(Source: VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation, “Vermont Greenhouse Gas Emissions 36
Inventory 1990-2016”) 37
38
Whereas, households should spend no more than 45% of their income on combined 39
housing and transportation costs; (Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology) 40
Whereas, experts have linked Franklin and Grand Isle counties’ population growth 41
(about 4.5% over the past decade) to sprawl from Chittenden County — which grew 7.5% — as 42
people opt for longer commutes in exchange for more affordable housing; (Census 2010 and 43
Census 2020) 44
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Whereas, the environmental protection standards proposed in Article 12 are based on 46
professional scientific review and will increase the portion of South Burlington land removed 47
from potential development from 41% to 50% across the entire City and from 63% to 67% in the 48
Southeast Quadrant; and double the wetlands buffer from 50’ to 100’ in residential and 49
municipal districts, they have gained this committee’s support; 50
51
Whereas, the proposed regulations for SEQ Sub-Districts SEQ-NR, SEQ-NRT, and 52
SEQ-NRN require that all applications involving four (4) or more acres of land be developed as a 53
Conservation Planned Unit Development and this requirement does not apply elsewhere in the 54
City; 55
56
Whereas, in all other zoning districts in situations in which a Planned Unit Development 57
is required, development as a Conservation Planned Unit Development is elective as long as at 58
least 50 percent of the parcel area (less hazards) comprises level 1 resources as defined in Article 59
12; 60
61
Whereas, density less than three to four units per acre often results in suburban sprawl, 62
developments with a density of four or more units per acre support healthy communities because 63
these density levels support traditional neighborhood development with multiple housing types 64
that provide opportunities to build affordable housing; (Source: Vermont Planning 65
Implementation Manual) 66
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Whereas, the “Case for Housing Report,” prepared for the Affordable Housing 68
Committee and shared with the City Council notes that most of the large lot parcels remaining in 69
the city are already protected from further development by such means as zoning restrictions, 19 70
City parks, City-acquired conservation parcels, natural hazards and other forms of protection and 71
identified only 15 parcels in the City containing five or more acres and being suitable and zoned 72
for residential development; 73
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Whereas, the proposed change to the City’s land development regulations to expand 75
inclusionary zoning citywide merits strong support because it is a change that will produce a 76
modest but significant increase in the supply of perpetually affordable housing when 77
developments including 12 or more dwelling units are built; 78
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Therefore, consistent with its opposition to inequitable and exclusionary zoning 80
regulations and support for zoning regulations that will give property owners throughout the City 81
comparable options in developing land zoned for development and reduce existing and growing 82
household income inequality among City neighborhoods, be it resolved that the Affordable 83
Housing Committee requests the Planning Commission to modify the proposed regulations as 84
follows: 85
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1. Allow owners of property located in the Southeast Quadrant the choice of Planned 87
Unit Development options for developing their land that would apply if the same land 88
were located outside the Southeast Quadrant. 89
90
2. Consider regulatory incentives for the use of the Traditional Neighborhood 91
Development Planned Unit Development option in all situations in which four or 92
more acres of the parcel to be developed are eligible for residential development. 93
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3. Allow the proportion of a Conservation Planned Unit Development that is to be 95
conserved to range from 50 percent to 70 percent to enable the property owner to take 96
full advantage of the density maximum permitted under the Conservation Planned 97
Unit Development regulations. 98
99
4. Remove the proposed change in zoning from Southeast Quadrant-Neighborhood 100
Residential and Southeast Quadrant-Neighborhood Residential Transition to Natural 101
Resource Protection for parcels south of Nowland Farm Road and west of Dorset 102
Street in the Southeast Quadrant because this proposed change is not supported by 103
scientific research and recommendation. In addition, by adding a significant number 104
of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) to the TDR inventory, this proposed 105
change exacerbates the current situation in which few TDRs are being purchased. 106
This proposed change would also minimize development options for the owners of 107
these parcels when such restrictions are not being applied to owners of comparable 108
parcels in the Southeast Quadrant and elsewhere in the City. 109
110
5. Change the permanent conservation requirement in the Conservation Planned Unit 111
Development regulations to a requirement for a conservation easement that may be 112
modified at twenty-five-year intervals from the effective date of these regulations, 113
and only at the request of the property owner and with the approval of the 114
Development Review Board on the basis of land development regulations that specify 115
the criteria for termination or modification of such easement. 116
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Approved on this 18 day of October, 2021. 118
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Chris Trombly, Chair Yeah /s/ Chris Trombly Nay Abstain 120
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Sandy Dooley, Vice Chair Yeah /s/ Sandy Dooley Nay Abstain 122
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Janet Bellavance Yeah Nay /s/Janet Bellavance Abstain 124
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Leslie Black-Plumeau Yeah /s/ Leslie Black-Plumeau Nay Abstain 126
127
Vince Bolduc Yeah /s/ Vince Bolduc Nay Abstain 128
129
Ariel Jensen-Vargas Yeah /s/ Ariel Jensen-Vargas Nay Abstain 130
131
Patrick O’Brien Yeah /s/ Patrick O’Brien Nay Abstain 132
133
Darrilyn Peters Yeah Nay /s/Darrilyn Peters Abstain 134
135
Minelle Sarfo-Ado Yeah Nay Abstain /s/ Minelle Sarfo-Ado 136
137
John Simson Yeah /s/ John Simson Nay Abstain 138
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Andrew Chalnick
670 Nowland Farm Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
December 15, 2021
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
South Burlington City Council
City of South Burlington
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Re: Public Hearing on Amendments to the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
Dear Councilors:
I am submitting one additional comment around Solar PV in my personal capacity in addition to
the comments I submitted on Dec. 7.
I am pleased that the draft regulations would require commercial buildings to be solar ready. I
note that in the course of several presentations the South Burlington Energy Committee (the
“SBEC”) requested that commercial buildings with solar-ready zones be then required to install
solar photovoltaic systems (“Solar PV”).
Installation of more Solar PV will be critical for South Burlington to meet its climate goals. While
the energy mix provided by Green Mountain Power (GMP) to South Burlington is relatively clean
there remains a high demand for more clean electricity as electric cars, heat pumps and other
electrification measures are anticipated to draw ever larger amounts of electricity. In this regard,
the Vermont Energy Action network concluded that, among other things, to meet its goals the
State would need to add at least 500 MW of solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) power by 2025.
The public raised two concerns around this requirement: (1) it could be uneconomic to require
the installation of very small systems and (2) there should not be a requirement to install a system
that could generate more energy than a building could use.
I think the issues raised by the public could be fairly easily addressed with a provision like the
below, and I would urge the council to include a Solar PV requirement similar to the below in the
regulations:
“Any building required to establish a “solar-ready zone” shall be required to install a solar
photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) system designed to reasonably maximize (assuming the use of
standard solar panels) the Solar PV potential of the solar-ready zone, provided that:
(a) The requirement set forth herein shall be reduced to the extent the
interconnection with the relevant utility cannot accommodate a Solar PV
system of the size otherwise required, or the Solar PV system otherwise
required would be anticipated to generate in its first year of operation more
kilowatt hours (kWh) than the “Expected Building Usage”.
a. The number of kWh that a solar photovoltaic system is anticipated to
generate shall be determined based on the site conditions by applying
the “PVWatts calculator” published by the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL) (or an equivalent or successor calculator).
b. The “Expected Building Usage” shall be a reasonable estimate of the
number of kWhs that the building is expected to consume during its first
full year of typical operation.
(b) The requirement set forth herein shall be eliminated if the largest system that
could reasonably be installed on the solar-ready zone would be anticipated to
generate less than [3000] kWh of electricity in the first year of operation (using
the methodology set forth above).1
There are already a number of jurisdictions that require solar PV on new installations, including
Watertown, MA for commercial buildings and California and the City of South Miami for
residential. South Burlington should be a climate change leader and join these forward-thinking
jurisdictions.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Chalnick
1 Note that 3000 kWh would typically be generated by about 10 panels.
12/15/2021
TO: South Burlington City Council. City Manager Jessie Baker, Director Planning and Zoning Paul Connor
From: South Burlington Natural Resource and Conservation Committee
RE: Letter of support regarding the proposed Land Development Regulations amendments
It has been scientifically established that we are facing rapid climate change. This change will have
many dramatic impacts on us and on our children. Extreme natural phenomena will be amplified and
will powerfully alter our lives. The Natural Resource & Conservation Committee (NRCC) believes that
the amended Land Development Regulations (LDRs will play an important role in fighting climate
change. The committee determined the following actions of the amended regulations to be essential:
Implement large buffers around wetlands, rivers, streams, and wildlife habitat;
Protect habitat blocks and wildlife corridors including pollinators;
Increase tree canopy to reduce the heat island effect and improve carbon sequestration;
Reduce run off and water pollution by restricting the expansion of impervious surfaces;
Involve the NRCC and the Development Review Board in reviewing proposed developments that
encroach into natural resources areas;
Facilitate environmental restoration and enhancement projects by leveraging field experts and
expediting the city’s approval process;
Independently assess the effects of exemptions to the conservation Planned Unit Development (PUD).
A technical review performed by a vendor selected by the City and remunerated by the developer
should be undertaken if there are incursions allowed by the PUD exceptions;
Reclaim open space by removing unused structures and by cleaning contaminated areas while
excluding historical structures and landscape features;
We greatly appreciate the regulations already submitted by the Planning Commission, and we look
forward to their final version, which we hope will include our recommendations.
Date:December 22, 2021
To:City Council
From:Chris Trombly, Chair Affordable Housing Committee
CC:Affordable Housing Committee, Jessie Baker, City Manager
RE:RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
City Councilors,
The attached resolution constitutes the committee’s comments on the proposed Land
Development Regulations that are the subject of the City Council’s public hearing on January 3rd,
2022.
At its meeting on December 13, 2021, the committee voted 6-1-1, with two members not present,
to resubmit this resolution reaffirming the committee’s unresolved concerns about the proposed
Land Development Regulations’ negative impact on housing affordability.
While we strive for consensus, we acknowledge we have a broad range of perspectives on our
committee and mutual respect for our common goal to increase the availability of safe, stable,
and affordable housing in our city.
Thank you,
Chris Trombly
South Burlington Affordable Housing Committee
Date: October 22, 2021
To: Jessica Louis, Chair, Planning Commission
From: Chris Trombly, Chair, Affordable Housing Commission
CC: Planning Commission, Affordable Housing Committee, City Council, Jessie Baker, Paul
Conner
RE: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Committee Members (all ten present at the October 18, 2021 meeting; nine voting and one abstention):
Janet Bellavance; Leslie Black-Plumeau; Vince Bolduc; Sandy Dooley, Vice-Chair; Ariel Jensen-Vargas;
Patrick O'Brien; Darrilyn Peters; Minelle Sarfo-Adu; John Simson; Chris Trombly, Chair.
The attached resolution constitutes the Affordable Housing Committee’s comments on the proposed Land
Development Regulations that are the subject of the Planning Commission’s public hearing on October
26, 2021.
Chair’s Comments: Seeking to make a measure of progress in addressing the affordable housing crisis
requires a very large toolbox. We need to assemble lots of tools and put them all to work, even if a single
tool, by itself, does not make a big dent in the problem.
One of these tools is inclusionary zoning regulations. We applaud and appreciate the Planning
Commission’s proposed expansion of the City’s inclusionary zoning regulations to the entire City. A
major feature of inclusionary zoning is that these housing units are perpetually affordable. Inclusionary
zoning also promotes other important goals, such as equity and diversity.
Another tool is higher density development. Higher density typically allows developers to build housing
at a lower per-unit cost. Thus, we applaud and appreciate the Planning Commission’s incorporation of a
minimum R4 (four units per acre) density requirement in the proposed rules for Traditional Neighborhood
Development Planned Unit Developments and the developable area in a Conservation Planned Unit
Development.
Another barrier to more affordably priced housing is the high cost of land. As drafters of our land
development regulations, we ask that you remove the proposed rules that require Conservation Planned
Unit Developments in most parts of the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ) for developments of four or more
acres and the proposed significant addition to the acreage zoned SEQ-Natural Resource Protection. These
proposed changes reduce the amount of land available for development, putting upward pressure on the
price of the remaining land. Moreover, less developable land means fewer housing units will be built,
thus, forcing more households to live beyond South Burlington, farther from their jobs, increasing their
commuting time, and unnecessarily adding to the region’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Thank you for your ongoing service to our community.
Attachment:
SoBu-AHC-IZ-Resolution 10.18.21.pdf
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE 1
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON 2
3
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED LAND 4
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 5
6
Whereas, the 2016 South Burlington Comprehensive Plan vision calls for the City to be 7
affordable, with housing for people of all incomes, lifestyles, and stages of life; 8
9
Whereas, compared to VT’s other core towns of Burlington and Winooski, South 10
Burlington has the highest median household income ($73,065) and homeownership rate (60%). 11
In addition, it has the lowest number (639) and percentage (2.5%) of Black/African American 12
residents. Though South Burlington’s population is 2.5 times greater than that of Winooski, 13
Winooski’s population includes 730 Black /African American residents while South Burlington’s 14
includes 639; (Sources: Vermont Housing Data website and Census 2020) 15
16
Whereas, while the vacancy rate widely considered necessary for a healthy rental market 17
is 5%, Chittenden County’s current rental vacancy rate is 0.9%, thus, resulting in significant 18
upward pressure on rental costs (Source: CCRPC Building Homes Together) By all measures, 19
the nation and the region are in the midst of a housing crisis for both renters and homebuyers as 20
well as wealth inequality not seen in decades; (Source: PEW Research Center) 21
22
Whereas, the Grand List assessed value increased an average 29 percent for residential 23
properties from 2006 to 2021; 24
25
Whereas, the City of South Burlington is located within five miles of the State’s largest 26
employers and effective climate change standards dictate that density should be highest near the 27
core city of a region to lessen vehicular emissions between work and home; 28
29
Whereas, infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and heating fuel, necessary for residential 30
development at a lower cost is already in place in much of the City’s Southeast Quadrant (Case 31
for Housing appendix); 32
33
Whereas, cars and trucks account for the majority of Vermont’s greenhouse gas 34
emissions — about 45%, according to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation; 35
(Source: VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation, “Vermont Greenhouse Gas Emissions 36
Inventory 1990-2016”) 37
38
Whereas, households should spend no more than 45% of their income on combined 39
housing and transportation costs; (Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology) 40
Whereas, experts have linked Franklin and Grand Isle counties’ population growth 41
(about 4.5% over the past decade) to sprawl from Chittenden County — which grew 7.5% — as 42
people opt for longer commutes in exchange for more affordable housing; (Census 2010 and 43
Census 2020) 44
45
Whereas, the environmental protection standards proposed in Article 12 are based on 46
professional scientific review and will increase the portion of South Burlington land removed 47
from potential development from 41% to 50% across the entire City and from 63% to 67% in the 48
Southeast Quadrant; and double the wetlands buffer from 50’ to 100’ in residential and 49
municipal districts, they have gained this committee’s support; 50
51
Whereas, the proposed regulations for SEQ Sub-Districts SEQ-NR, SEQ-NRT, and 52
SEQ-NRN require that all applications involving four (4) or more acres of land be developed as a 53
Conservation Planned Unit Development and this requirement does not apply elsewhere in the 54
City; 55
56
Whereas, in all other zoning districts in situations in which a Planned Unit Development 57
is required, development as a Conservation Planned Unit Development is elective as long as at 58
least 50 percent of the parcel area (less hazards) comprises level 1 resources as defined in Article 59
12; 60
61
Whereas, density less than three to four units per acre often results in suburban sprawl, 62
developments with a density of four or more units per acre support healthy communities because 63
these density levels support traditional neighborhood development with multiple housing types 64
that provide opportunities to build affordable housing; (Source: Vermont Planning 65
Implementation Manual) 66
67
Whereas, the “Case for Housing Report,” prepared for the Affordable Housing 68
Committee and shared with the City Council notes that most of the large lot parcels remaining in 69
the city are already protected from further development by such means as zoning restrictions, 19 70
City parks, City-acquired conservation parcels, natural hazards and other forms of protection and 71
identified only 15 parcels in the City containing five or more acres and being suitable and zoned 72
for residential development; 73
74
Whereas, the proposed change to the City’s land development regulations to expand 75
inclusionary zoning citywide merits strong support because it is a change that will produce a 76
modest but significant increase in the supply of perpetually affordable housing when 77
developments including 12 or more dwelling units are built; 78
79
Therefore, consistent with its opposition to inequitable and exclusionary zoning 80
regulations and support for zoning regulations that will give property owners throughout the City 81
comparable options in developing land zoned for development and reduce existing and growing 82
household income inequality among City neighborhoods, be it resolved that the Affordable 83
Housing Committee requests the Planning Commission to modify the proposed regulations as 84
follows: 85
86
1. Allow owners of property located in the Southeast Quadrant the choice of Planned 87
Unit Development options for developing their land that would apply if the same land 88
were located outside the Southeast Quadrant. 89
90
2. Consider regulatory incentives for the use of the Traditional Neighborhood 91
Development Planned Unit Development option in all situations in which four or 92
more acres of the parcel to be developed are eligible for residential development. 93
94
3. Allow the proportion of a Conservation Planned Unit Development that is to be 95
conserved to range from 50 percent to 70 percent to enable the property owner to take 96
full advantage of the density maximum permitted under the Conservation Planned 97
Unit Development regulations. 98
99
4. Remove the proposed change in zoning from Southeast Quadrant-Neighborhood 100
Residential and Southeast Quadrant-Neighborhood Residential Transition to Natural 101
Resource Protection for parcels south of Nowland Farm Road and west of Dorset 102
Street in the Southeast Quadrant because this proposed change is not supported by 103
scientific research and recommendation. In addition, by adding a significant number 104
of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) to the TDR inventory, this proposed 105
change exacerbates the current situation in which few TDRs are being purchased. 106
This proposed change would also minimize development options for the owners of 107
these parcels when such restrictions are not being applied to owners of comparable 108
parcels in the Southeast Quadrant and elsewhere in the City. 109
110
5. Change the permanent conservation requirement in the Conservation Planned Unit 111
Development regulations to a requirement for a conservation easement that may be 112
modified at twenty-five-year intervals from the effective date of these regulations, 113
and only at the request of the property owner and with the approval of the 114
Development Review Board on the basis of land development regulations that specify 115
the criteria for termination or modification of such easement. 116
117
Approved on this 18 day of October, 2021. 118
119
Chris Trombly, Chair Yeah /s/ Chris Trombly Nay Abstain 120
121
Sandy Dooley, Vice Chair Yeah /s/ Sandy Dooley Nay Abstain 122
123
Janet Bellavance Yeah Nay /s/Janet Bellavance Abstain 124
125
Leslie Black-Plumeau Yeah /s/ Leslie Black-Plumeau Nay Abstain 126
127
Vince Bolduc Yeah /s/ Vince Bolduc Nay Abstain 128
129
Ariel Jensen-Vargas Yeah /s/ Ariel Jensen-Vargas Nay Abstain 130
131
Patrick O’Brien Yeah /s/ Patrick O’Brien Nay Abstain 132
133
Darrilyn Peters Yeah Nay /s/Darrilyn Peters Abstain 134
135
Minelle Sarfo-Ado Yeah Nay Abstain /s/ Minelle Sarfo-Ado 136
137
John Simson Yeah /s/ John Simson Nay Abstain 138
139
140
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
PROPOSED FY’23 MUNICIPAL UTILITY RATES
November 22, 2021
Utility Existing Fiscal Year 2022 Rate
Fiscal Year
2022 Annual Fee for the Average Home Owner
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Rate
% Increase from FY’22 to FY’23
Annual
Increase for South Burlington Home Owner
Stormwater
$7.20 per month per residential unit
$86.40
$7.32 per month for residential units
1.67% $1.44
Sewer
$42.99 per 1,000 cubic feet
$350.01 $43.64 per 1,000 cubic feet 1.95% $6.83
Water
$32.40 per 1,000 cubic feet
$284.48 $33.37 per 1,000 cubic feet 3.00% $8.53
Total increase to average homeowner for South Burlington FY’23 utility fees: $16.80
City of South Burlington
FY 2023 Proposed Budget: Public Works Department
Justin Rabidoux, Director of Public Works
City Council
January 3, 2022
Overview
•Staffing & Operations
•FY 23 Budget
•Emerging Issues
•Spotlight
Staffing & Operations
•The Department has 38 total employees across multiple
divisions.
•Divisions (employees) –Main Responsibilities:
o Highway (9) –roads & sidewalks, traffic signals & street lights, sewer line maintenance, streets signs & pavement markings, winter maintenance
o Parks (4) –maintain the City’s parks & recreation paths, manage the City’s urban forest
(street trees) and forested parks, support the Recreation Department as their operational staff
o Wastewater (8) –operate the City’s two wastewater facilities (Airport Parkway & Bartlett
Bay), lab analysis of each facility’s treated effluent to ensure permit compliance, maintain
three dozen+ remote pump stations and miles of pressurized sewer lines
o Stormwater (7) –maintain the City’s infrastructure and daily operations of the Utility,
construct improvement to comply with state & federal stormwater permits
o Water (6) –contracted employees from Champlain Water District serve as the City’s Water
Division, operate the City’s system including lines, hydrants and valves, perform billing and
collection for the City’s three utilities
o Administration/Technical Services (4) –manage the department and its finances, conduct
inspections of ongoing construction projects and review plans to support the DRB process
FY 23 Budget
•DPW’s proposed total FY’23 budget is $16.3M,
roughly 40% of the City’s overall budget.
•This budget represents a gradual return to pre-
pandemic funding levels and expectations.
o We are still short of the Council’s goal of getting to $1M annually
in city-wide paving
o Our fleet continues to be underfunded compared to actual
needs, this continues to impact both the delivery of basic services
and other budget items (fleet repairs)
•Our Enterprise/Utility Funds (Water, Stormwater
& Wastewater) continue to be fiscally healthy
and deliver excellent service at very low rates.
County Water Rates
$4.33 $4.38
$5.14 $5.14 $5.20 $5.38 $5.42 $5.43 $5.62 $5.84 $5.88 $5.94 $5.96 $6.08
$6.48 $6.62
$-
$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
December 2021 Water Rates per 1,000 gal
Emerging Issues
State Permit Compliance
•Current and upcoming legislation could impact:
o The use of winter salt:
•To this end we have in the past few years implemented best management practices for the
use of winter maintenance materials.
$0.00
$2.00
$4.00
$6.00
$8.00
$10.00
$12.00
$14.00
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21
Winter Salt & Liquid Cost per Mile
Emerging Issues –cont.
State Permit Compliance
•Current and upcoming legislation could impact:
o Stormwater permits for residential & commercial properties (3-Acre rule)
o The City has been very successful over the life of the Stormwater Utility in removing
phosphorus from our stormwater discharge points
Emerging Issues –cont.
State Permit Compliance
•Current and upcoming legislation could impact:
o The land application of biosolids and the handling/disposal of PFAs:
•South Burlington’s wastewater facilities produce a Class A biosolid, one of the
few communities in the state that does.
•When we switched from a Class B to a Class A product in 2012 it immediately
saved the Wastewater ratepayers $500,000 annually in trucking and landfill fees.
Banning and/or additional regulation of land application of Class A biosolids is a
regular topic of discussion during legislative sessions.
•The reality of PFAs as a consumer product and their effect in certain
circumstances on the environment could lead to additional regulatory
requirements.
•Staff stays on top of these issues in Montpelier to make sure the science side of
the discussion gets equal time.
Spotlight
•The proposed DPW budget gets us closer to proper funding levels on
the General Fund (Highway) side while continuing the commitment
to cutting edge environmental stewardship through its Enterprise
Funds.
•Like with everyone else, staff retention and recruitment could
become a major issue, directly impacting our ability to provide
adequate services.
•As the City grows in terms of new housing units and the
accompanying infrastructure as well as natural areas that are
actively and passively programmed, staffing levels for service-
oriented departments should be evaluated commensurately.
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT FY 20 Budget FY20 Actual FY 21 Budget FY21 Actual FY 22 Budget FY 23 Budget $ Change % Change
Expenditures Expenditures
Section: 400 SEWER
400-14-7500-10.01 Salaries-Permanent $524,356.83 $517,927.86 $537,669.66 $597,573.90 $597,791.71 $672,300.45 $74,508.74 12.46%
400-14-7500-10.02 Payment to Highway-wages $280,454.00 $292,764.91 $280,454.00 $293,369.47 $280,454.00 $250,000.00 -$30,454.00 -10.86%
400-14-7500-10.03 Leave Time Turn-In $7,446.05 $0.00 $7,706.66 $0.00 $7,976.39 $7,000.00 -$976.39 -12.24%
400-14-7500-10.04 Salaries-Overtime $38,000.00 $91,696.20 $50,000.00 $71,820.08 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-10.10 Payment to Sick bank Fund $5,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,250.00 $6,677.02 $427.02 6.83%
400-14-7500-10.11 Payroll Service $700.00 $700.00 $1,788.24 $1,788.24 $1,825.00 $1,796.41 -$28.59 -1.57%
400-14-7500-10.12 PAFO Certification $13,800.00 $0.00 $14,283.00 $0.00 $11,400.00 $29,065.71 $17,665.71 154.96%
400-14-7500-10.15 Sick bank payouts $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-12.00 FICA/Medicare $41,685.37 $48,085.44 $47,403.94 $52,201.63 $51,803.36 $58,780.01 $6,976.65 13.47%
400-14-7500-12.02 Payment to Highway-Benefits $22,944.00 $22,944.00 $21,454.73 $21,454.73 $21,454.73 $33,420.18 $11,965.45 55.77%
400-14-7500-13.00 Nontaxable Fringe Ben. $0.00 $0.00 $4,800.00 $900.00 $4,800.00 $4,135.00 -$665.00 -13.85%
400-14-7500-14.00 Vision Plan $960.12 $608.14 $883.20 $465.42 $973.59 $2,829.21 $1,855.62 190.60%
400-14-7500-15.01 Disability Insurance $258.23 $5,306.63 $1,835.76 $5,332.63 $2,009.01 $2,175.17 $166.16 8.27%
400-14-7500-15.03 Long Term Disability $3,117.50 $0.00 $3,462.84 $0.00 $3,831.84 $4,148.39 $316.55 8.26%
400-14-7500-16.00 Group Health Plan $141,773.87 $185,677.80 $145,062.22 $147,221.13 $183,863.39 $196,366.10 $12,502.71 6.80%
400-14-7500-16.01 Benefit Reimbursed to HW $97,768.75 $97,768.75 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-17.00 Group Life Insurance $1,328.81 $1,708.04 $1,502.40 $1,711.88 $1,643.25 $2,829.21 $1,185.96 72.17%
400-14-7500-18.00 Group Dental Insurance $8,492.16 $6,930.06 $8,170.80 $6,167.98 $9,126.27 $7,893.29 -$1,232.98 -13.51%
400-14-7500-19.00 Pension $58,551.53 $78,780.48 $58,954.00 $74,848.52 $71,337.26 $83,889.00 $12,551.74 17.59%
400-14-7500-19.01 ICMA Match $22,305.70 $17,981.09 $20,156.68 $20,071.34 $22,851.77 $29,065.71 $6,213.94 27.19%
400-14-7500-19.02 Pension Payment to Highway $106,897.50 $106,897.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-19.03 Pension Note Payment $38,675.00 $38,675.00 $38,675.00 $0.00 $39,075.00 $39,075.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-20.00 Office Supplies $1,250.00 $1,404.55 $2,500.00 $2,547.04 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-21.00 Plant Equipment/supplies $87,500.00 $119,767.22 $100,000.00 $136,451.43 $100,000.00 $120,000.00 $20,000.00 20.00%
400-14-7500-21.40 Polymer $72,500.00 $77,053.00 $60,000.00 $86,512.52 $75,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00 33.33%
400-14-7500-21.41 Sewer Line Maint/Supplies $22,500.00 $38,196.75 $25,000.00 $17,634.36 $30,000.00 $25,000.00 -$5,000.00 -16.67%
400-14-7500-21.42 Pumping Station Supplies $23,000.00 $81,083.04 $25,000.00 $26,032.63 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-21.43 Laboratory Supplies $11,500.00 $17,948.09 $11,500.00 $13,982.09 $11,500.00 $13,000.00 $1,500.00 13.04%
400-14-7500-21.47 Caustic Soda and Lime $75,000.00 $108,701.80 $100,000.00 $114,451.73 $110,000.00 $120,000.00 $10,000.00 9.09%
400-14-7500-21.48 Alum $87,500.00 $154,657.39 $100,000.00 $177,596.70 $125,000.00 $180,000.00 $55,000.00 44.00%
400-14-7500-21.49 Water-Airport-B/B-Pump $1,400.00 $1,643.59 $1,400.00 $1,521.89 $1,400.00 $1,600.00 $200.00 14.29%
400-14-7500-21.51 Generator Preventive Maint. $7,500.00 $6,268.51 $10,000.00 $20,097.57 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $2,000.00 25.00%
400-14-7500-24.00 Clothing Supplies $3,750.00 $4,089.31 $3,750.00 $4,493.09 $3,750.00 $4,250.00 $500.00 13.33%
400-14-7500-25.00 Truck Parts $6,500.00 $12,744.92 $7,500.00 $13,683.73 $7,500.00 $12,500.00 $5,000.00 66.67%
400-14-7500-26.00 Gas - Diesel Fuel - Oil $10,000.00 $11,151.13 $11,000.00 $11,936.39 $11,000.00 $12,000.00 $1,000.00 9.09%
400-14-7500-28.00 Natural Gas - Airport Parkway $57,000.00 $52,354.90 $60,000.00 $60,628.18 $55,000.00 $60,000.00 $5,000.00 9.09%
400-14-7500-28.07 Natural Gas - Bartlett Bay $5,500.00 $5,545.16 $7,500.00 $5,772.82 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-38.00 Telephone and Alarms $5,000.00 $6,719.89 $6,500.00 $5,900.06 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-40.00 soft ware dues $500.00 $940.00 $1,000.00 $1,434.99 $4,000.00 $20,000.00 $16,000.00 400.00%
400-14-7500-45.00 Discharge Permits $15,000.00 $20,728.44 $15,000.00 $13,650.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-49.00 Workers Comp Insurance $15,000.00 $69,732.68 $35,671.06 $34,261.52 $37,101.47 $22,127.75 -$14,973.72 -40.36%
400-14-7500-50.00 Property Insurance $41,000.00 $41,144.39 $55,562.57 $54,200.59 $60,640.99 $70,040.34 $9,399.35 15.50%
400-14-7500-50.05 Unemployment Insurance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $820.00 $902.00 $82.00 10.00%
400-14-7500-53.00 Safety Items $7,500.00 $23,164.82 $10,000.00 $10,041.57 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-56.00 Billing Payment to CWD $45,000.00 $129,670.24 $50,000.00 $60,360.00 $66,135.00 $69,342.00 $3,207.00 4.85%
400-14-7500-57.00 Soil/Sludge Management $125,000.00 $0.00 $125,000.00 $130,939.24 $120,000.00 $135,000.00 $15,000.00 12.50%
400-14-7500-59.00 Landfill Fees $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $611.38 $2,000.00 $1,000.00 -$1,000.00 -50.00%
400-14-7500-59.06 HVAC Maintenance $15,000.00 $52,848.12 $17,500.00 $90,492.06 $17,500.00 $35,000.00 $17,500.00 100.00%
400-14-7500-65.67 Auditing/Actuary/Pension $6,214.00 $6,214.00 $6,214.00 $9,714.00 $6,214.00 $4,246.55 -$1,967.45 -31.66%
400-14-7500-65.68 Engineering/Consulting $25,000.00 $19,109.88 $15,000.00 $7,961.98 $17,500.00 $15,000.00 -$2,500.00 -14.29%
400-14-7500-65.69 Landfill Engineering $15,000.00 $9,315.58 $17,500.00 $39,618.67 $15,000.00 $17,500.00 $2,500.00 16.67%
400-14-7500-66.73 Administrative Services $150,336.00 $150,336.00 $150,336.00 $150,336.00 $150,336.00 $149,344.05 -$991.95 -0.66%
400-14-7500-67.00 Burlington Sewer Lines $0.00 $145,326.33 $0.00 $259.05 $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-70.00 Travel & Training $7,000.00 $2,282.75 $6,000.00 $6,573.08 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-76.00 Utilities-Pumping Station $75,000.00 $114,463.04 $75,000.00 $96,755.20 $85,000.00 $105,000.00 $20,000.00 23.53%
400-14-7500-76.01 Utilities--L/Fill Station $3,000.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 -$1,500.00 -100.00%
400-14-7500-76.07 Electric-Airport Parkway $180,000.00 $197,584.54 $180,000.00 $195,857.60 $190,000.00 $200,000.00 $10,000.00 5.26%
400-14-7500-76.08 Electric-Bartlett Bay $100,000.00 $137,164.28 $100,000.00 $140,371.41 $120,000.00 $145,000.00 $25,000.00 20.83%
400-14-7500-80.00 Replacement-Vehicles $90,000.00 $0.00 $40,000.00 $97,455.75 $40,000.00 $220,000.00 $180,000.00 450.00%
400-14-7500-80.01 Building Improvements $5,000.00 $6,914.57 $5,000.00 $677.00 $5,000.00 $2,500.00 -$2,500.00 -50.00%
400-14-7500-80.81 Pumps Replacements $60,000.00 $62,028.45 $50,000.00 $49,359.93 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-80.82 Pump Repairs $40,000.00 $39,296.09 $40,000.00 $38,601.44 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-80.90 Bartlett Bay Upagrades $100,000.00 $65,339.09 $400,000.00 $86,254.90 $400,000.00 $400,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-65.73 Payment to Stormwater for GIS $4,000.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 -$1,500.00 -100.00%
400-14-7500-90.01 Airport Parkway Loan Payment $1,272,059.74 $0.00 $1,272,059.74 $969,731.16 $965,647.23 $965,647.23 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-80.91 Hadley Sewer Bond Payment $225,000.00 $0.00 $225,000.00 $0.00 $173,235.58 $111,786.54 -$61,449.04 -35.47%
400-14-7500-99.06 Capital Projects - CIP $0.00 $0.00 $260,000.00 $205,026.30 $260,000.00 $0.00 -$260,000.00 -100.00%
400-14-7500-80.86 Sewer blockage Removal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 -$50,000.00 -100.00%
400-14-7500-80.88 Payment to SW for Hadley Loan $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $73,000.00 $73,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total Fund 400 $4,771,575.16 $4,301,208.89 $4,952,756.50 $4,495,959.13 $4,934,246.85 $5,072,732.32 $138,485.47 2.81%
Section: 401 WATER DEPARTMENT
401-13-8100-10.01 CWD Labor $333,500.00 $0.00 $434,776.00 $0.00 $422,034.00 $434,995.00 $12,961.00 3.07%
401-13-8100-10.02 Office Salaries $184,000.00 $0.00 $228,500.00 $0.00 $234,835.00 $223,540.00 -$11,295.00 -4.81%
401-13-8100-10.03 CWD OT $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
401-13-8100-10.04 Emergency On-Call $2,750.00 $0.00 $2,800.00 $0.00 $2,800.00 $2,329.00 -$471.00 -16.82%
401-13-8100-29.00 Miscellaneous $700.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
401-13-8100-45.00 Water Supply Permit Fees $33,000.00 $0.00 $33,200.00 $0.00 $33,200.00 $33,175.00 -$25.00 -0.08%
401-13-8100-50.00 Insurance $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
401-13-8100-56.00 Building Rent $23,897.00 $0.00 $25,697.00 $0.00 $26,360.00 $20,550.00 -$5,810.00 -22.04%
401-13-8100-57.00 Water Purchase $1,434,100.00 $0.00 $1,481,410.00 $0.00 $1,586,110.00 $1,654,800.00 $68,690.00 4.33%
401-13-8100-58.00 Public Information $3,100.00 $0.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00 -$1,000.00 -25.00%
401-13-8100-65.68 Professional Services $108,788.00 $0.00 $113,360.00 $0.00 $117,070.00 $155,275.00 $38,205.00 32.63%
401-13-8100-66.71 Equipment Rental $100,904.00 $0.00 $115,057.00 $0.00 $115,362.00 $106,730.00 -$8,632.00 -7.48%
401-13-8100-66.72 Computer Services $6,400.00 $0.00 $6,600.00 $0.00 $6,400.00 $7,600.00 $1,200.00 18.75%
401-13-8100-66.73 Administrative Services $55,000.00 $0.00 $83,600.00 $0.00 $63,500.00 $16,000.00 -$47,500.00 -74.80%
401-13-8100-81.00 System Improvements $27,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 $75,000.00 $15,000.00 25.00%
401-13-8100-90.00 Debt Service $132,800.00 $0.00 $130,750.00 $0.00 $105,355.00 $103,995.00 -$1,360.00 -1.29%
401-13-8100-90.91 ROW Permit fees $7,500.00 $0.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 0.00%
401-13-8100-90.93 Capital Investments $130,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
401-13-8100-99.00 Materials $65,485.00 $0.00 $81,950.00 $0.00 $96,900.00 $114,550.00 $17,650.00 18.21%
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ACCOUNT ACCOUNT FY 20 Budget FY20 Actual FY 21 Budget FY21 Actual FY 22 Budget FY 23 Budget $ Change % Change
401-13-8100-99.01 Xfer to Reserve Fund $80,000.00 $0.00 $95,000.00 $0.00 $71,000.00 $81,000.00 $10,000.00 14.08%
Total WATER DEPARTMENT $2,744,424.00 $0.00 $2,859,200.00 $0.00 $2,968,426.00 $3,056,039.00 $87,613.00 2.95%
Section: 402 STORMWATER
402-12-7100-10.01 Salaries-Permanent $542,664.29 $518,659.88 $561,594.99 $532,968.90 $535,755.79 $545,117.10 $9,361.31 1.75%
402-12-7100-10.02 Payment to Highway-Rent $0.00 $0.00 $78,215.00 $78,215.00 $78,215.00 $78,215.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-10.04 Salaries-Overtime $12,000.00 $31,771.58 $23,000.00 $13,343.35 $23,000.00 $23,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-10.10 Payment to Sick bank Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,250.00 $5,392.16 -$857.84 -13.73%
402-12-7100-10.11 Payroll Service and Testing to GF $880.00 $480.00 $1,788.24 $1,788.24 $1,825.00 $1,347.31 -$477.69 -26.17%
402-12-7100-12.00 FICA/Medicare $41,422.30 $45,030.39 $44,721.52 $45,232.77 $42,744.82 $43,460.96 $716.14 1.68%
402-12-7100-13.00 Nontaxable Fringe Benefit $0.00 $0.00 $4,200.00 $300.00 $4,200.00 $7,238.00 $3,038.00 72.33%
402-12-7100-14.00 Vision Plan $760.33 $439.90 $711.61 $307.93 $711.61 $582.94 -$128.67 -18.08%
402-12-7100-15.01 Disability Long Short Term $1,488.41 $6,515.25 $5,939.91 $6,295.79 $5,566.44 $4,878.93 -$687.51 -12.35%
402-12-7100-16.00 Group Health Plan $123,501.87 $134,972.54 $142,970.94 $83,157.39 $144,151.53 $153,953.83 $9,802.30 6.80%
402-12-7100-16.02 Health Insurance FICA $1,259.96 $0.00 $1,119.96 $0.00 $1,119.96 $2,080.03 $960.07 85.72%
402-12-7100-17.00 Group Life Insurance $1,336.62 $1,925.03 $1,605.69 $1,852.93 $1,417.89 $2,360.28 $942.39 66.46%
402-12-7100-18.00 Group Dental Insurance $6,287.85 $5,316.97 $6,437.31 $4,993.94 $6,630.42 $5,930.59 -$699.83 -10.55%
402-12-7100-19.00 Pension $78,363.57 $78,363.57 $79,047.77 $79,803.19 $77,649.74 $86,094.47 $8,444.73 10.88%
402-12-7100-19.01 ICMA Match $27,390.90 $25,401.81 $28,736.12 $23,050.33 $26,603.23 $27,189.96 $586.73 2.21%
402-12-7100-19.03 Pension Note Payment $26,510.00 $26,510.00 $26,510.00 $0.00 $26,910.00 $26,910.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-20.00 Office Supplies $1,750.00 $794.02 $1,750.00 $1,071.92 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-21.00 Small Equipment/Tools $2,800.00 $2,421.54 $2,500.00 $796.68 $2,500.00 $2,000.00 -$500.00 -20.00%
402-12-7100-24.00 Uniforms/Supplies $7,500.00 $5,709.71 $7,500.00 $6,524.65 $6,000.00 $6,500.00 $500.00 8.33%
402-12-7100-25.00 Vehicle Parts $0.00 $14.85 $0.00 $189.34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-26.07 Gasoline $2,500.00 $1,960.67 $2,500.00 $1,773.65 $2,500.00 $2,250.00 -$250.00 -10.00%
402-12-7100-26.08 Oil $300.00 $145.15 $300.00 $166.88 $300.00 $250.00 -$50.00 -16.67%
402-12-7100-26.09 Diesel Fuel $5,200.00 $3,749.44 $5,000.00 $4,454.74 $4,000.00 $4,500.00 $500.00 12.50%
402-12-7100-37.00 Permit Requirement-Educat $10,000.00 $6,000.00 $10,000.00 $6,727.50 $8,500.00 $7,000.00 -$1,500.00 -17.65%
402-12-7100-38.00 Telephone $2,300.00 $1,949.91 $2,000.00 $1,860.33 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-39.00 Postage $125.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 -$50.00 -100.00%
402-12-7100-40.00 Membership/Dues/ CDL $300.00 $208.00 $300.00 $225.00 $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-45.00 Discharge Permits Renewal $24,000.00 $15,430.40 $20,000.00 $16,468.80 $18,000.00 $18,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-49.00 Workers Comp Insurance $19,000.00 $28,705.54 $22,999.48 $24,629.81 $23,921.76 $19,554.75 -$4,367.01 -18.26%
402-12-7100-50.00 Property Insurance $13,000.00 $12,226.30 $12,849.33 $13,495.87 $14,023.76 $16,197.44 $2,173.68 15.50%
402-12-7100-50.05 Unemployment Insurance $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $820.00 $902.00 $82.00 10.00%
402-12-7100-54.00 GIS-Fees/Software $38,000.00 $96,062.78 $38,000.00 $70,323.76 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-57.00 Sediment & Debris Disposal $650.00 $0.00 $500.00 $160.00 $500.00 $200.00 -$300.00 -60.00%
402-12-7100-58.00 Water Quality Monitoring $35,000.00 $20,448.02 $33,000.00 $23,198.57 $30,000.00 $15,000.00 -$15,000.00 -50.00%
402-12-7100-59.00 Building/Grounds Maint $1,000.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $250.00 $200.00 -$50.00 -20.00%
402-12-7100-60.54 Vehicle Maintenance $6,000.00 $4,612.91 $7,500.00 $13,834.35 $5,500.00 $5,000.00 -$500.00 -9.09%
402-12-7100-60.60 Storm System Maint Materi $45,000.00 $37,010.76 $45,000.00 $145,362.68 $55,000.00 $55,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-62.00 Printing $100.00 $375.76 $100.00 $81.28 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-65.66 Legal Services $5,000.00 $11,892.66 $22,500.00 $1,402.50 $5,000.00 $20,000.00 $15,000.00 300.00%
402-12-7100-65.67 To GF-Audit/Actuary $0.00 $3,555.00 $3,555.00 $3,555.00 $3,555.00 $6,180.66 $2,625.66 73.86%
402-12-7100-65.68 Engineering-Watershed $60,000.00 $67,173.53 $60,000.00 $13,690.81 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 -$20,000.00 -33.33%
402-12-7100-65.72 Billing Payment CWD $49,000.00 $49,650.00 $50,000.00 $60,360.00 $66,135.00 $69,342.00 $3,207.00 4.85%
402-12-7100-66.71 Office Equipment Maintena $2,000.00 $2,097.75 $2,000.00 $2,294.33 $2,000.00 $2,500.00 $500.00 25.00%
402-12-7100-66.72 Equipment Rental $750.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $500.00 $250.00 -$250.00 -50.00%
402-12-7100-66.73 Administrative Services $134,392.00 $134,392.00 $134,392.00 $134,392.00 $134,392.00 $102,103.95 -$32,288.05 -24.03%
402-12-7100-70.00 Conference/Training Expen $8,500.00 $1,012.96 $6,500.00 $3,916.72 $4,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,000.00 100.00%
402-12-7100-76.00 S/W Bldg Utilities $3,500.00 $2,788.23 $3,500.00 $3,172.79 $3,000.00 $3,250.00 $250.00 8.33%
402-12-7100-78.00 Stormwater Pumps Electric $300.00 $673.49 $300.00 $231.47 $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-80.00 Vehicles/Equipment $200,000.00 $9,000.00 $171,000.00 $124,359.75 $200,000.00 $421,000.00 $221,000.00 110.50%
402-12-7100-81.00 Stormwater capital projects $1,582,000.00 $1,507,459.30 $1,481,000.00 $292,548.06 $4,303,957.00 $2,481,000.00 -$1,822,957.00 -42.36%
402-12-7100-82.00 Office Furniture/Equipmen $7,500.00 $3,598.84 $2,500.00 $99.81 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 -$1,500.00 -60.00%
402-12-7100-99.01 Reimbursement to Highway-Benefits $18,773.00 $18,773.00 $18,773.00 $18,773.00 $18,773.00 $33,420.18 $14,647.18 78.02%
402-12-7100-90.03 Flow Restoration Plan Analysis $10,000.00 $15,100.18 $7,500.00 $8,401.95 $7,500.00 $5,000.00 -$2,500.00 -33.33%
Total Fund 402 $3,172,535.10 $2,951,421.62 $3,185,467.86 $1,871,853.76 $6,019,628.94 $4,413,052.55 -$1,606,576.39 -26.69%
Revenues Revenues
Section: 400 SEWER
400-14-7500-06.01 Sewer User Fees $3,674,265.16 $3,639,349.04 $3,800,000.00 $3,365,925.16 $3,900,000.00 $3,783,418.00 -$116,582.00 -2.99%
400-14-7500-06.03 Sewer Septage Revenue $20,000.00 $21,811.00 $40,000.00 $29,309.50 $20,000.00 $25,000.00 $5,000.00 25.00%
400-14-7500-06.04 Hookup Fees $325,000.00 $210,701.02 $350,000.00 $525,003.65 $200,000.00 $500,000.00 $300,000.00 150.00%
400-14-7500-06.05 Environmental Impact $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $66,538.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-08.96 Colchester Airport PKW payment $742,310.00 $742,310.00 $742,310.00 $0.00 $742,310.00 $742,310.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-08.97 Notes and Bond Proceeds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,342,375.03 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00%
400-14-7500-08.99 General Fund Note Repayment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,004.68 $0.00 $12,004.68 $12,004.68 0.00%
400-14-7500-09.01 Miscellaneous Revenue $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,071.50 $11,434.00 $9,999.64 -$1,434.36 -12.54%
Total Fund 400 $4,771,575.16 $5,056,613.40 $4,942,310.00 $6,365,072.52 $4,873,744.00 $5,072,732.32 $198,988.32 4.08%
Section: 401 WATER
401-13-8100-06.01 Water Sales $2,435,474.00 $2,490,030.00 $2,545,250.00 $2,620,616.00 $75,366.00 2.96%
401-13-8100-06.02 Services $63,500.00 $61,000.00 $63,000.00 $62,500.00 -$500.00 -0.79%
401-13-8100-06.03 Connection Fees $110,000.00 $123,000.00 $97,000.00 $113,000.00 $16,000.00 16.49%
401-13-8100-08.01 Investment Interest $1,200.00 $1,000.00 $3,000.00 $1,700.00 -$1,300.00 -43.33%
401-13-8100-09.01 Miscellaneous Income $117,850.00 $139,170.00 $147,726.00 $157,234.00 $9,508.00 6.44%
401-13-8100-21.00 Transfers In $45,000.00 $45,000.00 $112,350.00 $100,989.00 -$11,361.00 -10.11%
$2,773,024.00 $2,859,200.00 $2,968,326.00 $3,056,039.00 $87,713.00 2.95%
Section: 402 STORMWATER
402-12-7100-05.01 Intergovernmental Revenue/Grants $935,591.68 $1,010,770.73 $750,000.00 $240,587.30 $2,920,000.00 $826,506.98 -$2,093,493.02 -71.69%
402-12-7100-06.01 S/W User Fees - Water Bill $2,281,335.41 $2,287,107.09 $2,400,000.00 $2,567,393.91 $2,528,629.00 $2,707,767.57 $179,138.57 7.08%
402-12-7100-06.06 Payment for GIS services $38,000.00 $36,000.00 $38,000.00 $0.00 $38,000.00 $0.00 -$38,000.00 -100.00%
402-12-7100-06.08 pmt from other towns $50,000.00 $30,239.20 $0.00 $46,192.75 $0.00 $40,000.00 $40,000.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-06.09 Land owner , ARRA, SAD payment $0.00 $245,368.63 $725,000.00 $48,557.37 $0.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 0.00%
402-12-7100-09.01 Miscellaneous Revenue $1,000.00 $0.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 $60,000.00 $30,000.00 -$30,000.00 -50.00%
402-12-7100-09.99 Reserve Transfer In/FY22 Unexpended Funds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $400,000.00 $635,778.00 $235,778.00 58.94%
402-12-7100-09.02 Hadley Sewer- from sewer fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $73,000.00 $73,000.00 $0.00 0.00%
Total Fund 402 $3,306,927.09 $3,609,485.65 $3,993,000.00 $2,902,731.33 $6,019,629.00 $4,413,052.55 -$1,606,576.45 -26.69%
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November 18, 2021
MEMO TO:The South Burlington City Council and Jessie Baker, City Manager
FROM:Meghan O’Rourke, Channel Director,morourke@cctv.org
RE:Town Meeting TV FY21 Update and FY22/City FY23 Budget Request
Town Meeting TV submits this report in advance of our visit with the South Burlington
City Council. The purpose of the presentation is to brief the city council on Town Meeting
TV operations, to advise the members on funding requirements for Town Meeting TVs
continued coverage, and to request an annual contribution and/or increased production
funding for Town Meeting TV.
Introduction:Town Meeting Television was launched by its member communities
in September 1990. Town Meeting TV is operated by CCTV Center for Media &
Democracy on behalf of the Chittenden County Government Access Channel Trust.
Helen Reihle serves as your Trustee from the City of South Burlington. We have very
much appreciated her diligent and consistent service as treasurer of the trustees.
Between 10/1/20 and 9/30/21, Town Meeting TV produced and supported 1126
programs for our member communities, 445 were categorized as municipal
meetings.
During the period of 10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021 Town Meeting TV live streamed,
recorded, produced, and archived 56 city council and DRB meetings for the
city of South Burlington, as well as South Burlington election programs,
legislative updates, and municipal updates, in addition to general community
coverage such as the Education and Enrichment for Everyone lectures based in
South Burlington. Town Meeting TV studios and internships remain open to all
community members.
Town Meeting TV Update & Budget Request for 7/1/22 - page 1
We are requesting an FY23 City of South Burlington municipal contribution of
$21,000 to help meet expected revenue shortfalls from declining cable
contributions. This is outlined in the 5 year projection chart below.
In addition, we have been asked to include an estimate for CCTV coverage of the
Planning Commissions (2x/month.) The current value for meeting production,
including pre-production, field production, post-production, and archiving is
estimated to be 7 hours per meeting at the municipal rate of $95/hour. Assuming 2
Planning Commissions per month, the total cost to South Burlington to add this
coverage is $15,960
The Trustees recommend a total contribution request for FY23 from the City
of South Burlington to Town Meeting TV in the amount of $36,960.
Municipal Funding Request:In FY22, South Burlington’s contribution is part of the
municipal supplement to the Town Meeting TV annual budget. We have projected
that Town Meeting TV’s municipal members will contribute $93,000 to support
operations, or 15% of the operating revenue, toward streaming, airing, marketing,
distributing and archiving. In addition, municipalities may opt to add additional
meeting coverage at the current municipal production rate of $95/hour.
In FY21, the Trustees opted to level fund most municipalities in the face of
economic uncertainties due to Covid. See below for the chart of projected
municipal support requests. For FY22 (municipal FY23 budget year), the Trustees
request that you consider a 5% increase.
PROJECTIONS
FY19
(7/19)
FY20
(7/20)
FY21
(7/21)
FY22
(7/22)
FY23
(8/23)
FY24
(8/24)
FY25
(8/25)
50%0%5%5%5%5%5 years
Burlington $12,000 $24,000 $24,000 $25,200 $26,460 $27,783 $29,172 $156,615
South
Burlington $10,000 $20,000 $20,000 $21,000 $22,050 $23,152 $24,310 $130,512
Winooski $6,000 $7,000 $8,000 $9,000 $10,000 $11,000 $12,000 $57,000
Essex $6,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,600 $13,230 $13,891 $14,586 $78,307
Essex Jct $6,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,600 $13,230 $13,891 $14,586 $78,307
Williston $6,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,600 $13,230 $13,891 $14,586 $78,307
Increase $46,000 $87,000 $88,000 $93,000 $98,200 $103,610 $109,240 $579,050
Town Meeting TV Update & Budget Request for 7/1/22 - page 2
Town Meeting TV FY21 Report
Town Meeting TV supports public officials who seek to engage their
constituents in the work of local government. We connect community
members to local government so they are able to take action on community
and public issues.
Revenue Sources:A percentage of each cable subscriber bill is set aside for public,
educational, and government (PEG) access throughout Vermont. This is based on
federal requirements and Vermont Public Utility Commission regulation.
Town Meeting TV is funded, in large part, by the cable subscribers of Comcast and
Burlington Telecom. In addition to their requirement to set aside channels and
“cable capacity”, regional cable subscribers are assessed 5% of their bills for PEG
operating and 1.5% for capital costs. This revenue, locally, is shared by Town
Meeting Television and The Media Factory.
In Town Meeting TV’s FY22 Budget, approved by the municipal Trustees, cable
revenue accounts for 84% of the FY22 budget revenue, estimated to be $658K,
detailed in the budget narrative, below.
Services:With your partnership, Town Meeting TV produces,live streams, records,
titles, distributes and archives gavel-to-gavel coverage of municipal meetings,
regional events, and educational programs designed to help open the doors of local
government, civic life, and promote public awareness and participation.
Town Meeting TV is part of a network of community access media centers that
provide an essential community service that has expanded to meet the needs of
remote participation in public meetings, public health communications, more
extensive election coverage, and community producer requests for services.
Between 10/1/20 and 9/30/21, Town Meeting TV produced and supported 1126
programs, 445 were categorized as municipal meetings.
During this year our services included:
●Live streaming of gavel-to-gavel coverage of municipal and regional
meetings in Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski,Essex, Essex Junction,
Williston and Colchester. These meetings are streamed live, aired on TV, and
Town Meeting TV Update & Budget Request for 7/1/22 - page 3
archived. Town Meeting TV content is available on Comcast channel 1087, BT
channel 217 and 17, BT channel 317, online at ch17.tv (with clickable
agendas) and at youtube.com/TownMeetingTV (with transcripts.) The
pandemic saw increased community and civic participation through online
means, and Town Meeting TV continues to work with communities to make
that experience productive while retaining high video and audio quality for
TV distribution and archiving.
●Hybrid Meeting planning and support and development continues.We
have learned a lot about community participation these last couple of years.
We are using hybrid meeting systems that we have built for some
municipalities that will allow for continued remote participation in local
government into the next year and beyond. We anticipate continued
technical growth in the coming years to support wider civic participation in
community meetings and decision making events. Town Meeting TV is
working to grow technical capacity to support these changes while
maintaining a high quality video and audio experience for TV, online and
archival viewers.
●Redundant and reliable archiving of community based video content,
including meetings and public events is a unique service of Town Meeting TV.
This content is available on YouTube and also searchable at www.cctv.org
a/k/a ch17.tv. In addition to the preservation of current video content, Town
Meeting TV staff continues to digitize the VHS and DVD catalog to make it
publicly available. We have extended the offer to municipalities to archive
additional remote meeting content produced during the ‘pandemic year.’
●In-depth election programming - Town Meeting TV produces dozens of
televised local forums featuring all candidates, municipal budgets and ballot
presentations during Town Meeting, Primary and General elections. Town
Meeting TV also partners with state level organizations such as AARP, League
of Women Voters and media outlets such as VTDigger.org to bring election
information to a wider audience. Town Meeting TV believes that creating a
forum for local community members to participate in the electoral process is
a key service to our municipalities. In many cases, Town Meeting TV is the
only venue reporting on the details of local municipal elections.
●Community based programs produced with local constituents and about
public issues of interest to our wider community are produced at Town
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Meeting TV Studios and in the field. Democracy begins in dialogue.
Community access TV is the site of many interesting and provocative
conversations. From shows on addiction recovery and prevention, education
reform, national politics, local issues, the Town Meeting TV studio (both in
person and online) provides citizens a space to express and workshop ideas
with their community.
●Marketing and Outreach to support community growth and local
democracy. Opening the doors to democracy means connecting community
members in a nonpartisan manner, to a variety of ideas and content. Our
marketing efforts include supporting internships and experimentation with
various tools and platforms for expanding our reach. We excerpt and share
meeting highlights such as Mayor or councilor updates, connect local
journalists to source material, and help the public make sense of the content
that is recorded and archived by the Town Meeting TV field crew.
●Media Education for school groups (e.g., CCV, UVM,Champlain, local high
schools) is a crucial part of the Town Meeting TV civic work. Helping students
understand what is behind the creation of media and engaging them with
local civic leaders through internships and volunteering are foundation to the
work of community media. Not only are we developing the next generation
of field producers and editors, but we are also introducing young people to
how local government functions and why it is important.
●Website Updating in the next year.Town Meeting TV continues to run a
website that was state of the art in 2005. The website is home to more than
50,000 pieces of archival content that will need to be redressed and rehomed
in the next year. The process is a huge undertaking that we have been
anticipating and scaffolding for the past few years. Our hope that is by early
2023 Town Meeting TV content will be available on a new platform and that
municipalities will be able to more easily embed municipal content on their
own home pages.
●Town Meeting TV (Channel 17) Comcast Relocation & Branding:In May of
2020, Town Meeting TV (Channel17) moved on the Comcast dial from
channel 17 to channel 1087. You may need to reprogram your remote!
Municipal content can now be found on a variety of places - the cable
channel, the website, through the youtube channel and our marketing efforts
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include sharing municipal content through various social media channels to
connect and inform people on the workings of local government.
●Legal and Advocacy Matters:The Town Meeting TV Trustees advocate for
public access to cable TV and using media to open the doors of local
government. In this last legislative year, Town Meeting TV has worked closely
with its colleagues in the Vermont Access Network (VAN) to advocate for the
replacement of declining cable revenue. During the year, the Legislature
recognized our work as an “essential service” of the COVID period, awarded
CRF funds to subsidize COVID related communications and funded a
comprehensive study (The PEG Study) to assess what authority the state has
to restructure how PEG is funded. This work leads us to a short term
statewide legislative request for FY23 of $900K. The legislators will look to the
municipalities to support this proposal, and we are happy to discuss this in
more detail with you.
Town Meeting TV cable channels reach 25-30,000 cable subscribers within
Chittenden County. The archive of all content is available at Ch17.tv. Applicable
content is distributed statewide as well as nationwide. The Town Meeting TV
website averages about 1000 hits per month, and the Town Meeting TV youtube
channel maintains about 2,800 subscribers. People watch meetings and events,
share them, and most importantly report that they can find them when needed.
Thank you for your support. We are happy to respond to any questions, comments,
and are always open to ways that we can serve you better. The Town Meeting TV
Budget Narrative for FY22 follows.
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Town Meeting TV/ Town Meeting Television
BUDGET NARRATIVE FY22 - DRAFT
October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022
OVERVIEWTown Meeting TV is largely and historically funded by cable company revenue tosupport the recording, titling and airing of community content on a cable channel.Over the years that mission has grown while cable revenue has begun to decline. In
addition to an estimated 1-5% decline in cable revenues, the cost of the work, aswell as the expectations of the community have grown disproportional to therevenue source. Over the last three years municipal contributions have increased,fundraising to support the work and advocacy to find other ways to keep expanding
the pathways for opening the doors to local democracy.
Town Meeting TV revenue is estimated at $658,122.Town Meeting TV expenses areprojected to be $699,063. We recommend using $41K from the Town Meeting TV
reserve funds to address the shortfall.
REVENUE SUMMARY FY22 revenue is estimated at $658,122.The majority of Town
Meeting TV revenue continues to come from cable company contributions. Thisrevenue continues to decline as expenses and expectations continue to grow.
REVENUE EXPENSE SUMMARY:
`a.Cable Revenue $549,500
●Comcast estimated revenue is projected to be $382K (down$18K from FY21)for operating and $138K for capital.It should
be noted that in our recent contract renewal Comcast agreed toa .01%increase in our Capital Budget allocation.
●Burlington Telecom’s total contribution is estimated to be$29.5K for operating and capital in FY22 (down from $31.3K in
FY21).
b.Municipal revenue $103,000 in FY21 remained flat in anticipation ofmunicipal budget shortfalls due to the pandemic. In FY22 we will
resume the requested 5% increases. Winooski’s contribution willcontinue to increase by 1k/ year until they are at parity with othercommunities. In addition, municipalities are offered the opportunity topurchase more meeting and event coverage through CCTV at a
reduced municipal rate.
●Burlington $25,200 in contributions $15K in productioncontributions
●South Burlington $21K in contributions
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●Winooski $9k in contributions
●Williston $12,600 in contributions
●Essex $12,600 in contributions
●Essex Junction $12,600 in contributions
c.Interest/ Capital Gains is estimated to be $2,500+/-.
EXPENSE SUMMARY FY22 expenses are projected to be $699,063.Town MeetingTV Total Operating Expense is estimated to be $583,590.We expect Capital
Expenses to be $115,473.Those expenses are detailed below.
OPERATING EXPENSE SUMMARY:
a.CCTV Base Contract totals $554,140.The CCTV base-line services include 8FTE staff labor for Administration,Field Production,StudioManagement, Administration, Post Production, and Marketing.Thiscontract represents a net -$68K -financial loss to CCTV. These expenses are
to be made up through CCTV Development activities.CCTV base contracthighlights:Wages and Benefits total $457,285:This includes payroll,comprehensive benefits, unemployment and workers compensation
Insurance, payroll taxes for 8FTE.
Non-Wage Costs: $96,855 highlights:
●Site Costs: Rent, Utilities, Offsite Storage:$47,240 (includes
3.4% rent increase + CAM%).
●Communications (Cell, Local, Long Distance, Postage,Internet):$3100
●Office Expenses (Copying, Printing, Supplies): $437
●Meals/Travel:Local Travel, Long Distance Travel,Conferences:$6000Allows for 7 staff to attend a regional training orconference.
●Professional Development:Includes training dues andexpenses, conference, need for staff development inanticipation of leadership transitions.Total: $14,938
●Subcontracting support: $8950 election programming
talent, additional marketing support, consulting services.
●CCTV Management & Overhead: $95.5K
b.Trustees Expenses $29,450 highlights:
●Legal:$3500 - If needed for Contract renewal.
●Investment Fees:$750
●Accounting Services:$4,500
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●Audit:$8000
●Advertising:$5000 -Pass through of Comcast funds.
●Directors Insurance:$1500
●Advocacy Contributions/ Membership:$6,200,(VAN,Alliance forCommunity Media)
CAPITAL EXPENSE SUMMARY:Town Meeting TV’s annual Capital budget is based on priority areasrecommended by Staff and approved by the Trustees. The FY22 Capitalrecommendations, estimated to be $115,473 include hardware, supplies
and contractors. Town Meeting TV continues to contract with third partytechnical services (Clearbearing) to monitor and support our technicaloperations, including at the Tech Core, shared with the Media Factory inthe South End. This is the largest item in our capital budget and it
ensures ongoing seamless support for our technical infrastructure andarchival assets.
The second largest capital outlay will be the continued work on the
backend and front end upgrade of our web hub in order to improve theuser experience and internal management of our video workflow.
c.Capital Equipment Total: $33,302 Estimated equipment costs largely
reflect the annual replacement of cameras, computers and equipment dueto extended use. This includes:
●Production $20,612:Purchase of additional field production andpublic use camera kit, support of hybrid meeting infrastructure, and
equipment for live titling in the field.
●Post Production $3,450:Editing Workstation, archival support
●Office $2000:Replacement staff computers
●IT/ Network/ Tech Core Equipment: $3840: Cold storage of files,
hardware investments in tech core.
d.Capital Support Total: $82,171 Capital Support constitutes the bulk of thecapital budget, as most technical solutions are software and consultant
supported. The FY22 budget includes:
●Tech Core Charges $6,180
●Web Development: $10K
●Repair and Maintenance: $10,650 Includes Tech Support and
projects.
●Service Contracts: $34,800 Tech Core Rental, Clearbearing Assistanceand new Phone Lease.
●Technical Equipment Needs: $5,290
●Dues and Subscriptions: $12,231 for interactive program guide(Gracenote), Adobe Creative Cloud, podcast subscriptions, Slack,Dropbox to improve remote workflow systems
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