City Council - Board of Finance — Burlington, VT
Date: 2025-11-17
Time: 17:00

Board of Finance

 Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street,
 1st Floor

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1. Agenda
  Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 1. Agenda

  Department Council and Board


  Type Action
 Procedural


  Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda

2. Public Forum
  Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 2. Public Forum

  Department Council and Board
 Type Action
 Procedural


 Recommended Action open Public Forum
 close Public Forum

3. Consent Agenda
 Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Council and Board


 Type Action (Consent)
 Procedural


 Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated

 Subject 3.2. November 3, 2025 Board of Finance Meeting Minutes - DFA
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Department of Finance and Administration


 Type Action (Consent)
 Information
 Minutes


 Recommended Action approve the minutes

 Subject 3.3. Authorization For $1,808,000 Construction Loan From Vermont Drinking
 Water State Revolving Fund For Upgrade Of Distribution System - DPW - Water
 Resources
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Public Works Department - Water Resources


 Type Action (Consent)
 Resolution


 Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council waive the reading and adopt the
 attached resolution authorizing a Step III $1,808,000 loan from the Vermont Drinking
 Water State Revolving Fund for the construction of 2026 Water Distribution
 Improvements as more specifically set forth in the attached resolutions

 Subject 3.4. IFAC Grant - Budget Amendment - CEDO
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 3. Consent Agenda

  Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


  Type Action (Consent)


  Recommended Action 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the increase in the IFAC
 (USDOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession) Grant project budget by
 $850,000.00, resulting in the total authorized amount increasing from $150,000.00 to
 $1,000,000.00 for the IFAC Grant project supporting the South End Coordinated
 Redevelopment (SECORD) and Memorial Block initiatives.
 2. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Chief Administrative
 Officer, or their designee, to effect all necessary budget amendments and transfers of
 funds to and from the above-referenced funding sources as needed to pay the above-
 referenced project expenses and Overall Project Budgets, in substantial conformance
 with the attached budget transfer request.

4. Deliberative Agenda
  Subject 4.1. Contract Authorization - Taft Infrastructure Advisors (SECORD and
 Memorial Block) - CEDO
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

  Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


  Type Action


  Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Director of CEDO to execute a professional services
 contract with Taft Infrastructure Advisors in an amount not to exceed $299,886, subject
 to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office

  Subject 4.2. Reclassification of one (1) DPI - Zoning Division Manager as summarized -
 DPI
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

  Department Permitting & Inspections


  Type Action


  Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the reclassification of the
 Department of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner a
 Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to Zoning Division
 Manager/Principal Planner, a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 24 step 13
 position, retroactive to July 1, 2025

  Subject 4.3. Robert Miller Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment
 Replacement Project - BPRW
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

 Department Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront


 Type Action


 Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the Board of Finance approve and authorize the
 execution of a contract with Energy Efficient Investments, Inc., for the Robert Miller
 Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment Replacement project, in the
 amount of $1,325,300, plus a project contingency of $132,000, for a total authorized
 contract expenditure including contingency not to exceed $1,457,300, and to authorize
 the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or designee to execute the contract
 and any related documents necessary or convenient to effecting the contract or carrying
 out the project, subject to the review and approval as to form of the City Attorney’s
 Office

5. Adjournment
 Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 5. Adjournment

 Department Council and Board


 Type Action
 Procedural


 Recommended Action Motion to adjourn

Board of Finance

 Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street,
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1. Agenda
  Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 1. Agenda

  Department Council and Board


  Type Action
 Procedural


  Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda

2. Public Forum
  Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 2. Public Forum

  Department Council and Board




 Page 1 of 137
 Type Action
 Procedural


 Recommended Action open Public Forum
 close Public Forum

3. Consent Agenda
 Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Council and Board


 Type Action (Consent)
 Procedural


 Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated

 Subject 3.2. November 3, 2025 Board of Finance Meeting Minutes - DFA
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Department of Finance and Administration


 Type Action (Consent)
 Information
 Minutes


 Recommended Action approve the minutes

 Subject 3.3. Authorization For $1,808,000 Construction Loan From Vermont Drinking
 Water State Revolving Fund For Upgrade Of Distribution System - DPW - Water
 Resources
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 3. Consent Agenda

 Department Public Works Department - Water Resources


 Type Action (Consent)
 Resolution


 Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council waive the reading and adopt the
 attached resolution authorizing a Step III $1,808,000 loan from the Vermont Drinking
 Water State Revolving Fund for the construction of 2026 Water Distribution
 Improvements as more specifically set forth in the attached resolutions

 Subject 3.4. IFAC Grant - Budget Amendment - CEDO




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  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 3. Consent Agenda

  Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


  Type Action (Consent)


  Recommended Action 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the increase in the IFAC
 (USDOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession) Grant project budget by
 $850,000.00, resulting in the total authorized amount increasing from $150,000.00 to
 $1,000,000.00 for the IFAC Grant project supporting the South End Coordinated
 Redevelopment (SECORD) and Memorial Block initiatives.
 2. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Chief Administrative
 Officer, or their designee, to effect all necessary budget amendments and transfers of
 funds to and from the above-referenced funding sources as needed to pay the above-
 referenced project expenses and Overall Project Budgets, in substantial conformance
 with the attached budget transfer request.

4. Deliberative Agenda
  Subject 4.1. Contract Authorization - Taft Infrastructure Advisors (SECORD and
 Memorial Block) - CEDO
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

  Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


  Type Action


  Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Director of CEDO to execute a professional services
 contract with Taft Infrastructure Advisors in an amount not to exceed $299,886, subject
 to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office

  Subject 4.2. Reclassification of one (1) DPI - Zoning Division Manager as summarized -
 DPI
  Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


  Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

  Department Permitting & Inspections


  Type Action


  Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the reclassification of the
 Department of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner a
 Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to Zoning Division
 Manager/Principal Planner, a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 24 step 13
 position, retroactive to July 1, 2025

  Subject 4.3. Robert Miller Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment
 Replacement Project - BPRW




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 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

 Department Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront


 Type Action


 Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the Board of Finance approve and authorize the
 execution of a contract with Energy Efficient Investments, Inc., for the Robert Miller
 Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment Replacement project, in the
 amount of $1,325,300, plus a project contingency of $132,000, for a total authorized
 contract expenditure including contingency not to exceed $1,457,300, and to authorize
 the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or designee to execute the contract
 and any related documents necessary or convenient to effecting the contract or carrying
 out the project, subject to the review and approval as to form of the City Attorney’s
 Office

5. Adjournment
 Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
 Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00
 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


 Category 5. Adjournment

 Department Council and Board


 Type Action
 Procedural


 Recommended Action Motion to adjourn




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 Resolution Relating to RESOLUTION________
 Sponsor(s): Board of Finance
 Introduced: ____________________
 AUTHORIZATION FOR $1,808,000 CONSTRUCTION
 Referred to: ____________________
 LOAN FROM VERMONT DRINKING WATER STATE ______________________________
 REVOLVING FUND FOR UPGRADE OF DISTRIBUTION Action: ________________________
 SYSTEM Date: __________________________
 Signed by Mayor: ________________

 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 In the year Two Thousand Twenty-Five ………………………………………………………………………
 Resolved by the City Council of the City of Burlington, as follows:

 1 That WHEREAS, the State of Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides loans for
 2 planning (Step I), final design (Step II) and construction (Step III) of municipal water projects; and
 3 WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to continue to replace and modernize sections of the
 4 City distribution system (the “Project”) to reduce frequency of water main breaks and ensure adequate water
 5 supply and water quality for the City water users; and
 6 WHEREAS, on March 4, 2025, the voters of the City of Burlington authorized the issuance of
 7 Revenue Bonds of up to $20,000,000 to provide for the financing of capital additions and improvements to the
 8 waterworks system including capital improvements to the City’s underground pipe and water distribution
 9 systems, water mains, services, valves and hydrants; and
10 WHEREAS, no bonds from such authorization have been previously issued; and
11 WHEREAS, the standard SRF terms for projects of this type completing construction (Step III) are up
12 to 30 years of repayment starting one year after completion of construction with up to a 1% interest rate and
13 up to a 2% admin fee; and
14 WHEREAS, a Water System Revenue General Bond Resolution, authorizing the issuance of revenue
15 bonds for the City’s Water system was adopted by the City Council on May 1, 2017; and
16 WHEREAS, the Water System General Bond Resolution provides for a pledge of the Net Revenues of
17 the City’s Water system for all bonds and notes and obligations incurred under such Water System General
18 Bond Resolution; and
19 WHEREAS, a Supplemental Resolution No. 6 providing for the issuance additional Waterworks
20 System Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $1,808,000 has been prepared for approval to
21 specifically authorize this loan and is attached hereto;
22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves and authorizes the Director of
23 Public Works, or their designee, to complete the Construction Loan Application for Revolving Loan Funds
24 under 24 V.S.A. Chapter 120 and to apply to the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and Vermont
25 Municipal Bond Bank (the “Bank”) for financing of a Loan in a principal amount not to exceed $1,808,000 (the


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 Page 2
 Resolution Relating to AUTHORIZATION FOR $1,808,000 CONSTRUCTION LOAN FROM
 VERMONT DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND FOR
 UPGRADE OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM


26 “Loan”) subject to final review and approval by the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance and City
27 Attorney; and
28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves and adopts the attached Supplemental
29 Resolution No.6, attached hereto and incorporated herein, providing for notes and bonds to be issued for the
30 Loan with the repayment of such Loans secured and repaid from the Net Revenues of the Water System as
31 provided in such Supplemental Resolution No. 6; and
32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Mayor, Chief Administrative
33 Officer and Director of Finance are, and each one of them is, hereby authorized and empowered to execute and
34 deliver: (i) a loan agreement with the Bank to evidence the Loan and the repayment thereof; (ii) one or more
35 bonds or promissory notes in the principal amount of the Loan; (iii) such documents and instruments as the Bank
36 may request in connection with the Loan, in such form and with such terms as they deem necessary and in the
37 City’s best interest; and (iv) such other documents and instruments necessary or convenient in connection with
38 the Loan, all subject to the prior review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office; and
39 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council designates the following City staff members as
40 alternate authorized representatives of the Project with authority to execute administrative or reimbursement
41 documents (and other ancillary documents other than the loan application or loan agreements): (i) Water
42 Resources Division Director, Megan Moir.
43
44 TM/Resolutions 2025/Authorization for $1,808,000 Construction Loan from Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for Upgrade of
45 Distribution System
46 11/13/25




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT

 City Council

 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION NO. 6

 Be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Burlington, Vermont (the “City”) as
follows:

 Section 1
 Authorization

 The City Council of the City of Burlington (the “City Council”) hereby authorizes the
issuance of revenue bonds and notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,808,000 to
(i) provide for the financing of capital additions and improvements to the waterworks system (the
“Water System”), including the City’s underground pipe and water distribution system, water
mains, services, valves and hydrants (the “Project”), with the expectation that portion of the Series
2026 Bonds will receive debt forgiveness if certain conditions are met, and (ii) if necessary, to
fund a debt service reserve fund and to pay costs of issuance of such revenue bonds. The City
Council deems the issuance of revenue bonds and notes as hereby authorized to be in the public
interest. At the Annual Meeting of the City, held March 4, 2025, the voters of the City authorized
the issuance of Revenue Bonds in one or more series in a combined aggregate amount not to exceed
$20,000,000 to finance and carry out such capital improvements to the Water System.

 The Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (the “Series 2026 Bonds”) are to be
issued pursuant to the General Bond Resolution dated May 1, 2017 (as amended and
supplemented, the “General Bond Resolution”) and this Supplemental Resolution. It is presently
estimated that the aggregate principal amount to be issued for the purpose of financing the Project
is not to exceed $1,808,000, a portion of which is expected to be fully forgiven following
completion of such Project. Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4755(a)(4)(D), the City is permitted to incur
debt without the need for voter approval for municipal clean water and public water supply projects
receiving loan forgiveness, provided that the amount of debt incurred does not exceed the amount
to be forgiven or cancelled upon completion of the Project. Accordingly, the final principal
amount of the Series 2026 Bonds and the amount of indebtedness to be forgiven are to be set forth
in the Series Certificate (as defined herein). It is further estimated that the Series 2026 Bonds will
be payable by serial maturities, sinking fund installments, term bonds, or a combination thereof,
in the years 2026 through 2056, both dates being approximate.

 It is expected that the Series 2026 Bonds will be issued to the Vermont Municipal Bond
Bank (the “Bond Bank”) through the State of Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund
(DWSRF). The Series 2026 Bonds may be issued through a public offering in the event the City
Chief Administrative Officer determines that such a public offering would be more advantageous
to the City than the sale to the Bond Bank.

 The City Council has determined to issue such bonds pursuant to Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3
of the Bond Resolution as revenue bonds payable and secured and having such terms and details
as provided in the Bond Resolution, this Supplemental Resolution No. 6 (this “Supplemental
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Resolution”) and a series certificate to be delivered by the City’s Chief Administrative Officer or
the City’s Director of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works (the “Series
Certificate”) to be delivered prior to the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds as hereinafter provided.

 By adoption of the Series Certificate to be delivered by the City’s Chief Administrative
Officer or the City’s Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works at the time of and in
connection with the sale of the Series 2026 Bonds, the City shall award the Series 2026 Bonds to
the Bond Bank or the purchaser thereof, as the case may be, and shall complete this supplemental
resolution by establishing the dates, maturities, principal amounts, amount of loan forgiveness,
interest rates, interest payment dates, redemption provisions, the amounts of proceeds of the Series
2026 Bonds and Revenues, if any, to be deposited in the Debt Service Reserve Fund and/or the
Renewal and Replacement Fund, the inclusion of provisions for bond insurance, and any other
terms and provisions which do not materially alter the substance of the transaction authorized
hereby, all of which are to be determined by and in the discretion of the City’s Chief Administrative
Officer or the City’s Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works and set forth in the
Series Certificate; provided, however, that if the average true interest cost rate on the Series 2026
Bonds, as determined by the Chief Administrative Officer, is to exceed 4.50%, the issuance and
sale of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be subject to the approval of the City’s Board of Finance.

 Section 2
 Definitions

 Unless the context clearly indicates some other meaning, the terms used in this
Supplemental Resolution that are defined in the General Bond Resolution, have the same meaning
in this Supplemental Resolution as in the General Bond Resolution. The General Bond Resolution
as amended or supplemented from time to time by Supplemental Resolutions is hereinafter referred
to as the “Resolution.”

 The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Supplemental Resolution
unless the context otherwise requires:
 “Bond Insurer” means, if the Series 2026 Bonds are to be insured, such Bond Insurer as
identified in the Series Certificate.

 “Bond Insurance Policy” shall mean such financial guaranty insurance policy, if any, as
may be designated in the Series Certificate for the Series 2026 Bonds.

 “Series Certificate” shall have the meaning given in Section 1 of this Supplemental
Resolution.


 Section 3
 Authorization of Series 2026 Bonds

 There is hereby authorized to be issued a Series of Bonds designated “Waterworks System
Revenue Bonds, Series 2026” in the total principal amount not to exceed ONE MILLION EIGHT
HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,808,000.00), with the principal amount and the
amount of any loan forgiveness as determined by the City’s Chief Administrative Officer or the
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City’s Director of Finance and the Director of the Department of Public Works and set forth in the
Series Certificate. The Series 2026 Bonds shall be issued to provide for the financing of capital
additions and improvements to the Water System, including (i) capital improvements to the City’s
underground pipe and water distribution system, water mains, services, valves and hydrants, and
(ii) if necessary and as may be set forth in the Series Certificate, to fund a debt service reserve fund
and to pay costs of issuance of such revenue bonds. The Series 2026 Bonds shall bear interest at
the rates per annum and shall be payable in principal installments on November 1 (or such other
dates) in each of the years and in the principal amounts as determined by the Chief Administrative
Officer or Director of Finance of the City and the Director of the Department of Public Works and
as provided in the Series Certificate. The Series 2026 Bonds may include Series Bonds and Term
Bonds as provided in the Series Certificate.

 The Series 2026 Bonds shall be issued only as fully-registered bonds in the minimum
principal denominations of $5,000 and in any whole multiple thereof. If the Series 2026 Bonds
are issued to the Bond Bank, the denominations may be $1,000, or such other amount as
established by the City under the Loan Agreement with the Bond Bank. The Series 2026 Bonds
shall be dated the date of issuance, and shall be numbered in numerical order from R-1 upwards
in chronological order as issued.

 The Series 2026 Bonds shall bear interest from the date of issuance, payable on each
interest payment date as established in the Series Certificate. Interest shall be paid by the Trustee
by check or draft mailed to the registered owner at the owner’s address as it appears on the
registration books kept pursuant to the Resolution. Interest may be paid directly by the City to the
holder of the Series 2026 Bonds, with the City notifying the Trustee of each payment so made.
The principal of and premium, if any, on the Series 2026 Bonds shall be payable at the corporate
trust office of the Trustee or as may otherwise be specified in the Series Certificate.

 The Series 2026 Bonds, registration provisions and forms of authentication and assignment
pertaining thereto shall be in substantially the form set forth in Section 6 hereof, with necessary or
appropriate variations, omissions and insertions which are incidental to their numbers,
denominations, maturities, interest rates, paying agencies, registration provisions, redemption
provisions and other details.

 Section 4
 Redemption of Series 2026 Bonds

 The Series 2026 Bonds shall be subject to redemption, either in whole or in part, from
moneys held in the Special Redemption Fund or from redemption at the option of the City;
provided that the Series 2026 Bonds may be subject to such limitations and restrictions on
redemption as the Chief Administrative Officer or the Director of Finance of the City and the
Director of the Department of Public Works determine in their discretion and as provided in the
Series Certificate.
 The Series 2026 Bonds shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the
City, either in whole or in part, at a redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the redemption
date, on and after such date as provided in the Series Certificate.


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 The Series 2026 Bonds that are term bonds, unless called for redemption as provided
above, shall be subject to scheduled mandatory redemption at the principal amount of the Series
2026 Bonds to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the date of redemption in the years and
amounts as provided in the Series Certificate

 Section 5
 Notice of Redemption of Series 2026 Bonds

 Notice of intention to redeem shall be given by the Trustee at least 30 days but not more
than 60 days before the redemption date by mail, postage prepaid, to the owners of any Series 2026
Bonds which are to be redeemed. Failure to mail any such notice or any defect in such notice shall
not affect the validity of the proceedings for such redemption with respect to the owners to whom
such notice was so given. If any Series 2026 Bond is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of
redemption shall state also that on or after the redemption date, upon surrender of such Bond, a
new Series 2026 Bond or Bonds in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of such Bond
and of the same series and maturity and bearing interest at the same rate will be issued.

 Any notice of redemption may state that the redemption to be effected is conditioned upon
the receipt by the Trustee on or prior to the redemption date of moneys sufficient to pay the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Series 2026 Bonds to be redeemed and that
if such moneys are not so received, such notice shall be of no force or effect and such Series 2026
Bonds shall not be required to be redeemed. In the event that such notice contains such a condition
and moneys sufficient to pay the principal of and premium, if any and interest on such Series 2026
Bonds are not received by the Trustee on or prior to the purported redemption date, the redemption
shall not be made, and the Trustee shall within a reasonable time thereafter give notice, in the
manner in which the notice of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received.

 If less than all of the Series 2026 Bonds of any one maturity shall be called for redemption,
the particular Series 2026 Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed shall be selected by the Trustee
in such manner as the City in its discretion may determine; provided, however, that the portion of
any Series 2026 Bond to be redeemed shall be in the principal amount of $5,000 or some multiple
thereof and that, in selecting Series 2026 Bonds for redemption, each Series 2026 Bond shall be
considered as representing that number of Series 2026 Bonds which is obtained by dividing the
principal amount of such Bond by $5,000.

 Section 6
 Form of Series 2026 Bonds

 The Series 2026 Bonds, registration, exchange and transfer provisions and forms of
authentication and assignment pertaining thereto shall be in substantially the form set forth below,
with necessary or appropriate variations, omissions and insertions which are incidental to their
numbers, denominations, maturities, payment dates, interest rate and other details:




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 THIS BOND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF
 BURLINGTON, VERMONT BUT IS PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE NET
 REVENUES OF ITS WATERWORKS SYSTEM.


No. R- $

 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 STATE OF VERMONT
 CITY OF BURLINGTON WATERWORKS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS
 SERIES 2026

Maturity Date: [As set forth in the Series Certificate]
Interest Rate: % Per annum
Bond Date: ____________, 20___
Registered Owner:
Principal Amount: _______________________ Dollars
CUSIP: ________________

 The City of Burlington, Vermont (the “City”), for value received, promises to pay to the
Registered Owner of this bond, or registered assigns, but solely from the Net Revenues provided
under the Resolution mentioned in this bond, on the Maturity Date, the Principal Amount, upon
presentation and surrender hereof, and to pay interest, but solely out of the Net Revenues, at the
Interest Rate on such Principal Amount as follows:

 [Insert Debt Service Schedule]

 The principal or redemption price of and interest on this bond are payable in any coin or
currency of the United States of America which at the time of payment is legal tender for public
and private debts. The principal or redemption price of this bond shall be payable at the corporate
trust office of Zions Bancorporation, National Association, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, the
Trustee under the Resolution, or its successor in trust. Interest on this bond shall be payable by
check or draft mailed to the Registered Owner at its address appearing on the registration books of
the City kept for that purpose at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, determined as of the close
of business on the applicable record date. The record date for payment of interest shall be the 15th
day of the month next preceding the date on which the interest is to be paid or, if such 15th day is
not a business day, the next preceding business day, provided that, with respect to overdue interest
or interest payable on redemption of this bond other than on an interest payment date or interest
on any overdue amount, the Trustee may establish a special record date. The special record date
may not be more than 20 days before the date set for payment. The Trustee will give notice of a
special record date by mailing a copy of such notice to the registered owners of all the Bonds
outstanding at least 10 days before the special record date or in such other time and manner as the
Trustee may deem appropriate.

 This bond is one of a series of bonds aggregating One Million Eight Hundred Eight
Thousand Dollars ($1,808,000) in principal amount, issued by the City for the purposes of its
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Water System pursuant to City Charter, Part I, Title III, Section 507, and a Resolution duly adopted
by the City Council of the City on May 1, 2017 (as supplemented and amended by one or more
supplemental resolutions including a supplemental resolution duly adopted by the City Council)
(the “Resolution”). Bonds may be issued under the Resolution in one or more series from time to
time. A portion of the series of bonds equaling __________________ Dollars ($_______) is
issued by the City pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4755(a)(4)(D), which portion is expected to be forgiven
upon completion of the projects funded by such portion of bonds and for which voter approval was
not required.

 This bond is issued pursuant to Section 507 of the City Charter and does not constitute
general indebtedness of the City nor an obligation or liability upon the City to pay from any funds
of the City other than the Net Revenues of the City’s Water System.

 THE BONDS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE CITY
WITHIN THE MEANING OF ANY CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISION OR
LIMITATION, BUT SHALL BE LIMITED OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY PAYABLE
SOLELY FROM, AND SECURED SOLELY BY, THE PLEDGE AND LIEN ON THE NET
REVENUES SPECIFICALLY PLEDGED THERETO PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION.
NEITHER THE FAITH AND CREDIT NOR THE TAXING POWER OF THE CITY, THE
STATE OF VERMONT OR ANY OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IS
PLEDGED TO THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OR PREMIUM (IF ANY) ON THE
BONDS AND NEITHER THE STATE OF VERMONT NOR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
THEREOF, OTHER THAN THE CITY, SHALL BE OBLIGATED TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL
OR PREMIUM (IF ANY) THEREON.

 Reference is made to the Resolution (as supplemented and amended) for, among other
things, definitions of terms; the nature and extent of the security for the Bonds; the covenants
securing the Bonds; the properties constituting the Water System of the City; the manner of
enforcement of the pledge; the terms and conditions upon which additional Bonds may be issued;
the conditions upon which the Resolution may be amended or supplemented with and without the
consent of the holders of the Bonds; acceleration of principal in the event of default; remedies and
limitations of remedies; and the terms upon which Bonds may no longer be secured by the
Resolution if sufficient moneys or specified securities are deposited with the Trustee in trust for
their payment. Copies of the Resolution (including any supplemental resolutions) may be inspected
at the office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and in the corporate trust office of the
Trustee.

 [The Bonds maturing on or after November 1, 20[ ] shall be subject to redemption prior to
maturity, at the option of the City, on November 1, 20[ ], and on any date thereafter, either in
whole or in part, at a redemption price of par plus accrued interest to the redemption date.

 The Bonds maturing on November 1, 20[ ], unless called for redemption as provided
above, shall be subject to scheduled mandatory redemption prior to maturity commencing
November 1, 20[ ] and on each November 1 thereafter, in the years and in the principal amounts
below, at a price equal to the principal amount to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the
redemption date, but without premium:

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 November 1 Amount
 [ ] $[ ]
 [ ]* [ ]
_________
*Maturity

 In the event this bond is called for redemption, notice shall be mailed not less than thirty
(30) days prior to the redemption date, to the Registered Owner at the owner’s address as shown
on the books of registry. If this bond is of a denomination in excess of $5,000, portions of the
Principal Amount in the amount of $5,000 or any multiple of $5,000 may be redeemed. If less than
all of the Principal Amount is to be redeemed, upon the surrender of this bond to the Trustee there
shall be issued to the Registered Owner hereof at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, without
charge, registered Bonds for the unredeemed balance of the Principal Amount. If this bond (or any
portion) is duly called for redemption and notice is duly given, and if on or before the redemption
date there are on deposit with the Trustee or any paying agent for this bond sufficient funds to pay
the redemption price and the interest on the principal amount redeemed to the date of redemption,
this bond (or the portion to be redeemed) shall become due and payable upon the redemption date
and interest shall cease to accrue from and after the redemption date on the principal amount to be
redeemed.

 Any notice of redemption may state that the redemption to be effected is conditioned upon
the receipt by the Trustee on or prior to the redemption date of moneys sufficient to pay the
principal of and premium, if any, and interest on such Bonds to be redeemed and that if such
moneys are not so received, such notice shall be of no force or effect and such Bonds shall not be
required to be redeemed. In the event that such notice contains such a condition and moneys
sufficient to pay the principal of and premium, if any and interest on such Bonds are not received
by the Trustee on or prior to the purported redemption date, the redemption shall not be made, and
the Trustee shall within a reasonable time thereafter give notice, in the manner in which the notice
of redemption was given, that such moneys were not so received.] [This Bond is subject to
prepayment at the City’s option, without penalty]

 The Bonds of this series are issuable as fully registered bonds in denominations of $5,000
or any integral multiple in excess thereof.

 This Bond is transferable, subject to the limitations and upon the payment of the charges,
if any, provided in the Resolution, at the corporate trust office of the Trustee by the Registered
Owner hereof in person or by the owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing, upon surrender
hereof together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Trustee duly executed by
the Registered Owner or the owner’s duly authorized attorney, and thereupon the City shall issue
in the name of the transferee a new registered bond or bonds of the same aggregate principal
amount and series, interest rate and maturity as the surrendered bond. This bond may also be
exchanged, alone or with other Bonds of the same series, interest rate and maturity, at the corporate
trust office of the Trustee, for a new Bond or Bonds of the same aggregate principal amount, series,
interest rate and maturity, without transfer to a new registered owner, subject to the limitations and
upon the payment of the charges, if any, provided in the Resolution.


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 The Bonds issued under the Resolution do not constitute an indebtedness of the City but
are payable solely from and are equally and ratably secured by a pledge of the Net Revenues
derived by the City from the ownership and operation of its Water System.

 The terms and provisions of this Bond and definitions of certain terms used herein are
continued on the reverse side hereof and such continued terms and provisions and definitions shall
for all purposes have the same effect as though fully set forth at this place.

 This Bond shall not be valid unless the Certificate of Authentication hereon is signed by
the Trustee.
 CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT



 By:
 Chief Administrative Officer

(SEAL)




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 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
 This Bond is one of the Bonds described in the Resolution mentioned in the Bond.

 Zions Bancorporation, N.A.,
 as Trustee

Date of Authentication:
___________, 20___ By:
 Authorized Signature


For value received the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers this bond to


(Name and Address of Assignee)




Social Security or Other Identifying Number of Assignee

and irrevocably appoints attorney-in-fact to transfer it on the
books kept for registration of the bond, with full power of substitution.



 NOTE: The signature of this assignment
 must correspond with the name as written on
 the face of the bond without alteration or
 enlargement or other change.


Dated:
Signature Guaranteed:



Participant in a Recognized
Signature Guarantee Medallion Program

By:
Authorized Signature


 [Statement of Insurance, if applicable]

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 Section 7
 Disposition of Proceeds of Series 2026 Bonds

 From the proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2026 Bonds, there shall be deposited:

 (a) an amount, if any, required to be deposited in the Debt Service Reserve Fund in
order to comply with the Debt Service Reserve Fund Requirement, taking into account the issuance
of the Series 2026 Bonds, as set forth in the Series Certificate;

 (b) an amount equal to the premium for any credit enhancement purchased for any or
all of the Series 2026 Bonds, if applicable, shall be paid to the provider of such credit enhancement
in immediately available funds, as set forth in the Series Certificate; and

 (c) the balance in the Construction Fund to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2026
Bonds and the Project Costs of the Projects.

 The amounts provided under clause (c) may be invested in securities eligible for investment
in the Construction Fund. Any earnings thereon shall be added thereto.

 Section 8
 Debt Service Reserve Fund

 The Resolution requires that, at the time of issuance of each Series of Bonds, there shall be
deposited, from the proceeds of such Series of Bonds or from other available funds, an amount
necessary so that the total amount in the Debt Service Reserve Fund is not less than the Debt
Service Reserve Fund Requirement (taking into account the issuance of the Additional Bonds).
The Debt Service Reserve Fund Requirement is established as the lesser of (i) the maximum
annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds during the then current or any future Fiscal Year,
(ii) 125% of the average annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds, or (iii) 10% of the
aggregate proceeds of all Outstanding Bonds upon original issuance thereof; provided, however,
that in determining maximum annual Debt Service the City is not required to include the
repurchase or redemption price of the Bonds subject to repurchase or redemption at the option
of the Bondholder. A deposit of cash into the Debt Service Reserve Fund will occur upon the
issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, to the extent necessary to comply with the Debt Service Reserve
Fund Requirement (taking into account the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds). If the amount on
deposit in the Debt Service Reserve Fund is less than the Debt Service Reserve Fund Requirement
on the last day of any Fiscal Year, the City shall make up the deficiency from the Revenue Fund.
If the amount in the Debt Service Reserve Fund is greater than the Debt Service Reserve Fund
Requirement on the last day of any Fiscal Year, the excess shall be dealt with in the manner
provided for earnings from investment of the Debt Service Reserve Fund.

 Section 9
 Renewal and Replacement Fund

 The Renewal and Replacement Fund Requirement for the Series 2026 Bonds shall be
maintained at $100,000. The City shall, upon the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, deposit, from
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cash on hand from Revenues, and not from proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds, such cash as may
be necessary into the Renewal and Replacement Fund so that the balance of such fund is at least
$100,000. In the event that, after the forgoing deposits have been made, there is a draw on the
Renewal and Replacement Fund such that the amount on deposit is less than the Renewal and
Replacement Fund Requirement, the City shall make the monthly deposits from Revenues as set
forth in Section 5.5 of the General Bond Resolution.

 Section 10
 Tax Exemption

 In the event that the City Chief Administrative Office designates the Series 2026 Bonds to
be tax exempt under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”),
as set forth in the Series Certificate, the following covenant shall apply to the Series 2026 Bonds:
 The City hereby covenants and agrees to take all lawful action necessary to ensure that
interest on the Series 2026 Bonds will remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes under the Code and to refrain from taking any action which would cause such interest to
become includable in gross income under the Code. Without limiting the foregoing, to the extent
required to maintain the exclusion of interest on the Series 2026 Bonds from gross income under
the Code, the City will file any information report and pay any rebate due to the United States in
connection with the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds and will restrict yield on investments of the
proceeds of the Series 2026 Bonds and of moneys held in funds and accounts under the Resolution
and allocable to the Series 2026 Bonds, all in accordance with the directions of Bond Counsel to
the City which may be given from time to time. The City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Director
of Finance, and the Director of the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and deliver from time to time, on behalf of the City, such certificates, instruments and
documents as shall be deemed necessary or advisable to evidence compliance by the City with the
Internal Revenue Code and the applicable regulations of the United States Treasury promulgated
under the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the investment and use of the proceeds of the
Series 2026 Bonds.

 Section 11
 Certain Findings and Determinations

 The City Council hereby finds and determines as follows:

 (a) The City has previously issued the following bonds under the General Bond
Resolution:

 (i) $3,250,000 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017, issued on June 6,
2017;

 (ii) $2,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, issued on May 22,
2018;

 (iii) $2,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018B, issued on
November 28, 2018; and

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 (iv)  $1,571,022 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, issued on
November 23, 2022.

 (b) there are no outstanding bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness payable
from and secured by a lien or charge upon the Net Revenues pledged under the Resolution other
than the foregoing bonds and the prior obligations consisting of a note issued by the City to the
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Clean Water State Revolving Fund in the
original principal amount of $228,006, which is payable from the Net Revenues pledged under the
Resolution.

 Section 12
 Special Covenants

 The City hereby covenants and agrees that the following provisions shall be in effect so
long as the Series 2026 Bonds are Outstanding under the Resolution, provided that any or all of
such provisions may be waived in accordance with the terms of Sections 9.1 and 9.2 of the
General Bond Resolution:

 (a) The City shall notify the Trustee of the proposed issuance of obligations supported
by any inferior or subordinate pledge of Revenues; and

 (b) The City shall proceed with due diligence to carry out and complete the Projects
financed by the issuance of Bonds or, in the case of Bonds issued under Section 2.3(C) of the
Resolution, to complete the work financed by the Bonds. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City
may discontinue a Project (or work financed under Section 2.3(C)) of the Resolution by written
notice to the Trustee with a certificate of the Consulting Engineer stating that, by reason of change
of circumstance not reasonably expected at the time of issuance of the Bonds, completion of the
Project (or work) is no longer consistent with Prudent Utility Practice or, in the case of a jointly-
owned Project, the Project may be discontinued as provided in the applicable ownership
agreement. The moneys for the Project in the Construction Fund not needed to pay Project Costs
of the Project (as determined by a certificate of the Consulting Engineer) shall be deposited, as the
City shall determine, in the Renewal and Replacement Fund, the Construction Fund (for the
purpose of paying Project Costs or Projects designated by the Issuer) or the Special Redemption
Fund; provided, however, that if the moneys are not deposited in the Special Redemption Fund,
the Issuer shall obtain an Opinion of Bond Counsel that such application will not adversely affect
the tax status of any outstanding Bonds. Such opinion shall not be required if the applicable series
of Bonds are not issued as tax-exempt obligations.

 (c) Funds held in the General Fund may be invested in the same manner as provided
for moneys held in the Revenue Fund.

 Section 13
 Bond Insurance

 In the event that the Chief Administrative Officer or Director of Finance of the City and
the Director of the Department of Public Works determine that it is in the best interest of the City
to obtain bond insurance for the Series 2026 Bonds, the Chief Administrative Officer or Director
of Finance of the City and the Director of the Department of Public Works may include provisions
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in the Series Certificate as may be reasonably required by the Bond Insurer providing the Bond
Insurance Policy to insure the payment of principal and interest on the Series 2026 Bonds (or any
maturity thereof).

 Section 14
 Successor Trustee

 The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to appoint a successor trustee to
serve as Trustee under the General Bond Resolution. The Chief Administrative Officer is
authorized to execute and deliver such further agreements and instruments as may be necessary in
order to transfer the duties and responsibilities of the current Trustee to a successor trustee.
 Section 15
 Award of Bonds; Official Statement; Further Action

 The City’s Chief Administrative Officer, the City’s Director of Finance, and the Director
of Public Works are, and each of them hereby is, authorized either singly or together:

 (a) to execute and deliver a loan application and a loan agreement with the Bond Bank
for a loan from the State of Vermont under the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund
program, in such form as the signing officer shall approve;

 (b) if the Series 2026 Bonds are not issued to the Bond Bank under the Drinking Water
State Revolving Loan Fund program, to execute and deliver an underwriting agreement, bond
purchase agreement, or contract of purchase negotiated with a financial institution engaged to
underwrite, market and sell the Series 2026 Bonds (the “Underwriter”) with respect to the Series
2026 Bonds, in such form as the signing officer shall approve;

 (c) to prepare, make public, execute and deliver to and authorize distribution by the
Underwriter to prospective purchasers and investors of a Preliminary Official Statement with
respect to the Series 2026 Bonds;

 (d) to prepare, make public, execute and deliver to and authorize distribution by the
Underwriter to prospective purchasers and investors of an Official Statement and by making such
other changes or corrections as the signing officer or officers may approve, such officer’s or
officers’ execution to be conclusive evidence of such approval;

 (e) if required in connection with the issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds, to execute and
deliver a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking with respect to the Series 2026 Bonds, under which
the City will be obligated to provide financial information, operating data and financial statements
with respect to the City and the Water System, notice of certain events if material, and certain other
notices, to nationally recognized municipal securities information repositories and others, all as
described therein;

 (f) execute a Series Certificate evidencing determinations or other actions taken
pursuant to the authority granted hereby, and such Certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the
action or determination of the Chief Administrative Officer or Director of Finance of the City and
the Director of the Department of Public Works as stated therein, which Series Certificate shall
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specify the following, which are to be determined in the discretion of the Chief Administrative
Officer or Director of Finance of the City and the Director of the Department of Public Works,
subject to the authorization and restrictions contained in this Resolution:
 i. To determine the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2026 Bonds, in an
 amount not to exceed the amount authorized under the section captioned,
 “Authorization” hereof, and to determine that the proceeds to be derived from the
 issuance of such Bonds, to set forth any amounts that are to be forgiven following
 completion of the Project, and to cause the execution and delivery of one or more
 debt instruments representing the same;
 ii. To determine the maturities, maturity amounts of each of the Series 2026 Bonds
 and interest payment dates of the Series 2026 Bonds, and the manner of payment
 to the Bond Bank is such bonds are issued to the Bond Bank under the Drinking
 Water State Revolving Loan Fund program;
 iii. To determine which Series 2026 Bonds are to be designated as Serial Bonds and
 which Series 2026 Bonds are to be designated as Term Bonds, and to determine the
 sinking fund requirements for any such term Bonds;
 iv. To determine the interest rate or rates for the Series 2026 Bonds; provided,
 however, that if the average true interest cost rate on the Series 2026 Bonds is to
 exceed 4.50%, the issuance and sale of the Series 2026 Bonds shall be subject to
 the approval of the City’s Board of Finance;
 v. To determine the redemption provisions of the Series 2026 Bonds in accordance
 with the provisions of Section 4 and Section 5 hereof,
 vi. To determine if the Series 2026 Bonds are to be issued as tax-exempt obligations;
 vii. To determine the dated date of the Series 2026 Bonds;
 viii. To determine the date or dates of sale and issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds;
 ix. To determine whether the Series 2026 Bonds, or any portion thereof, shall benefit
 from the issuance of an insurance policy or other form of credit enhancement;
 provided, however, that in making such determination, Chief Administrative
 Officer or Director of Finance of the City and the Director of the Department of
 Public Works shall be entitled to rely upon a certificate or certificates of the
 Underwriter to the effect that the present value of the premium paid to obtain the
 such credit enhancement is less than the present value of the interest reasonably
 expected to be saved as a result of having such enhancement, using the yield on the
 Series 2026 Bonds (determined with regard to the premium paid for the such
 enhancement) as the discount rate for this purpose;
 x. If a form of credit enhancement supports the payment of the principal of and interest
 on all or a portion of the Series 2026 Bonds, to accept provisions which are a
 condition precedent to the issuance of the form of credit enhancement to the extent
 such provisions are not inconsistent with the Bond Resolution;
 xi. To provide for the establishment of a separate account to be maintained in the Debt
 Service Reserve Fund to secure the Series 2026 Bonds and the manner in which it
 shall be funded, all in accordance with Section 5.4 of the Resolution, or to
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 determine that the Debt Service Reserve Fund shall not secure the Series 2026
 Bonds and waive the Debt Service Reserve Fund Requirement with respect to the
 Series 2026 Bonds;
 xii. If the Series 2026 Bonds are issued to the Bond Bank for a loan from the State of
 Vermont under the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, to provide for
 direct payment of principal and interest to the Bond bank as the holder of the Series
 2026 Bonds;
 xiii. If the Series 2026 Bonds are issued to the Bond Bank for a loan from the State of
 Vermont under the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, to determine what
 principal amount of the Series 2026 Bonds may be issued subject to debt
 forgiveness without voter approval pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4755(a)(4)(D); and

 (g) to execute such other documents, enter into such covenants and take such other
actions as are necessary or advisable to effect the issuance and delivery of the Series 2026 Bonds,
the loan from the Bond Bank under the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, and the
application of the proceeds thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Supplemental
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MEMORANDUM

TO: Board of Finance / City Council

FROM: Martin Lee, PE DPW Water Resources Engineering Manager
 Mary Bourque, PE DPW Water Resources Engineer

CC: Chapin Spencer, DPW Director
 Megan Moir, Division Director Water Resources

DATE: November 17, 2025 Board of Finance
 December 1, 2025 City Council

RE: 2026 Water Distribution Improvements – Step III DWSRF Loan Application



REQUEST
The Department of Public Works (“DPW”) and its Water Resources Division (WRD) seeks
authorization, through the attached resolution, to apply for a Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (“DWSRF”) loan amount of $1,808,000 for 2026 Water Distribution
Improvements and to designate the Mayor and appropriate City staff to execute
associated documents.

INTRODUCTION:
The 2026 Water Distribution Improvements project includes approximately 2,500 feet of
pipe replacement in the following locations:
 • Pine Street from Home Avenue south to the Champlain Parkway project limits
 • Summit Street between Main Street and Maple Street
 • Bennington Court

These locations and the final timing will continue to be coordinated with DPW Technical
Services that oversees the paving program. Bennington Court must be completed in
calendar year 2026, but the other two projects can potentially be completed later (2027)
to allow for improved contractor pricing based on contractor availability. However, the
intent is to bid the project as a package. The portion of Pine Street that has water main
replacement will receive full width paving as part of the same contract. The full width
paving will be funded by Street Capital funds which are not detailed in this memo because
the paving funding source will be specified in a City Council memo once construction bids
are received. Bennington Court and Summit Street also have full width paving planned
by Technical Services in the near future but the full width paving will be part of the City’s
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The water main rehabilitation work will be funded from the 2025 voter approved WATER
bond Sustainable Infrastructure Plan. There is $7,250,000 set aside for water main
renewal work. The scope of work detailed in this memo would be the first draw on the
voter approved WATER bond for water main renewal work. More information about the
Sustainable Infrastructure Plan is here:

https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/885/2025-Bonds

Burlington’s water main renewal (replacement or relining) is guided by asset management
decision making. Factors that guide the selection of water main renewal projects include:
coordination of subsurface improvements in advance of other capital projects such as
street paving, age of pipe, break history on specific pipes, and criticality of pipes to the
larger drinking water distribution system. The water mains selected for renewal in the
asset management plan are regularly reviewed and updated to help minimize risk within
available funding. The method of water main renewal (replacement or relining) is project
specific. Whereas water main relining was once more cost effective (50 year increase in
useful life at a lower cost than open dig replacement), the cost savings are now not as
significant. As such, when feasible, replacement of water mains is preferred because it
provides a an even more robust product with a longer estimated useful life and in most
cases a long-term life cycle analysis shows pipe replacement is more cost effective.
Relining water mains has proven very useful for projects with limited space and will
continue to be an option in Burlington. Renewing Burlington’s aging water mains is an
ongoing process that happens incrementally and additional bond funding will be
requested to sustain the continual pipe renewal projects.

In order to reduce rate payer impacts DPW Water Resources is planning on using a
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (“DWSRF”) Loan. The DWSRF carries specific
requirements during the procurement, design, and construction phases of projects. While
this adds some time and effort on the front end, it is balanced by the lower cost (up to 2%
administrative fee and up to 1% interest rate), the ability to extend repayment out to 30
years and a delayed repayment period (1 year from the completion of construction) which
gives us some flexibility in budgeting for debt service. These benefits will result in
mitigated rate increases for our residents and customers.

This memo seeks approval to submit a loan application to the DWSRF program to cover
up to $1,808,000 of the water distribution construction costs. This project is close to being
competitively bid for construction. DPW is seeking to apply for this loan now based on
recommendation from the State because the project is close to being competitively bid
for construction and because loan processing timelines can be long. The final loan
amount will be based on the final cost of the project (within the loan limit).

Construction contractor procurement will start once the State has confirmed the project
can be publicly advertised. Some of the steps required prior to advertising the project
include ensuring a Water Construction Permit is in place and all necessary environmental
reviews are complete. We will return to Board of Finance and City Council to seek
approval to execute construction contracts after project bids are received.

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Separately, Water Resources is close to advancing procurement of a resident
engineering consultant to provide construction support for the project that will be eligible
for loan funding (see project cost and loan summary below). The current budget for
engineering services, including billable City staff engineering support, is a not to exceed
value of $225,000. As such, the contract falls within Mayoral approval threshold and is
not anticipated to require Board of Finance or Council approval. As with all contracts
greater than $50,000, it will be posted on the Purchase Tracking Page.

PROJECT COST AND LOAN SUMMARY:
The following summary table outlines the costs that comprise the total DWSRF Loan
amounts for which we are seeking approval. DPW engineering project management time
is eligible for loan reimbursement. We plan on leveraging this opportunity in select
circumstances. We have estimated not-to-exceed (NTE) values for our loan applications
to ensure there is contingency to make reasonable scope of work adjustments during the
final review of the scope by the State and during the bid process.

2026 Water Distribution Improvements Project
 Item Estimated Loan Type
 Costs
 Step III: Force Account Engineering $225,000 TOTAL NTE $1,808,000**
 combined
 value of force
 Step III: Resident Engineering account
 Consultant engineering
 and
 consultant*
 Step III: Construction Cost Estimate $1,583,000
 with 20% Contingency
*The combined value of force account engineering and the consultant is based on the State engineering
fee curve. We are seeking approval to sign a contract with a consultant up to the maximum amount
allowed by the fee curve to provide flexibility in the resolution. The final consultant contract amount will
be determined after the consultant is procured in accordance with the City purchasing policy. Force
account engineering will be a value within the balance of the fee curve to maximize DWSRF borrowing for
eligible expenses.
**Seeking approval from City Council for the NTE DWSRF loan $1,808,000.

The next step in advancing the project is obtaining approval from the Board of Finance
and City Council to pursue the various steps in applying for and executing the associated
DWSRF Loan.

The annual debt service, which starts the fiscal year after the completion of construction,
is estimated to be $80,8161 a year, not including the benefit of any potential construction
subsidy. The 5-year Water Resources Rate Plan presented as part of the 2025 LAKE
and WATER bonds included this borrowing and the estimated rate increases needed for
repayment of this project starting as early as FY27.


1
 Using most recent DWSRF issuance borrowing terms of 2% administrative fee, 0% interest, payable over 30 years.
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ATTACHMENTS:
  • Attachment A: Resolution with Supplemental Bond Resolution No. 6 attached

MOTIONS:
The Department of Public Works’ Water Resources Division respectfully requests that the
Board of Finance and City Council approve the following motions:

Board of Finance Actions:

 1. “To approve and recommend that the City Council waive the reading and adopt the
 attached resolution authorizing a Step III $1,808,000 loan from the Vermont
 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the construction of 2026 Water Distribution
 Improvements as more specifically set forth in the attached resolutions.”

City Council Actions:

 2. “To waive the reading and to adopt the attached resolution authorizing a Step III
 $1,808,000 loan from the Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the
 construction of 2026 Water Distribution Improvements as more specifically set forth
 in the attached resolutions.”

Thank you for your consideration of this request.




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 Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist
 Version: April 2025

 Department: DPW-Water Resources Submitter: Martin Lee

 Title/Subject: 2026 Water Distribution Improvements – Step III DWSRF Loan Application

 Approval Requested: Meeting Date:
 ☒ Board of Finance 11/17/2025
 ☒ City Council 12/1/2025
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To: Board of Finance / City Council
From: Kara Alnasrawi, CEDO Director
CC: Katherine Schad, CAO
 Nicole Losch, DFA
Date: November 11th, 2025

RE: Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant – Spending Authorization

Request:
CEDO requests Board of Finance and City Council approval and authorization for a budget amendment to fully record the
remaining project costs associated with the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant.

Background:
On December 16, 2024, the Board of Finance and City Council approved and authorized the acceptance of a $1,000,000
grant under the USDOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program to support infrastructure-related
expenses tied to the South End Coordinated Redevelopment (SECORD) initiative. In 2025, USDOT approved a request for
costs associated with the Memorial Block project to be eligible under this same grant. To date, $150,000 of the total
award has been budgeted.

This amendment seeks to record the remaining life-to-date project costs to ensure that the full grant amount and
related expenditures are properly reflected in the City’s accounting system for project tracking and reimbursement
purposes.

Budget Impact:
This amendment increases the IFAC project budget by $850,000, bringing the total to $1,000,000. The adjustment is fully
reimbursable under the terms of the IFAC grant and has no impact on the City’s general fund.

Attachments:
 1) Project Budget Amendment Details
 2) 2024.12.16 CC Resolution re USDOT IFACGP Acceptance – Signed
 3) Memo re USDOT SECORD Grant Acceptance

Motions:
Board of Finance:
 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the increase in the IFAC (USDOT Innovative Finance
 and Asset Concession) Grant project budget by $850,000.00, resulting in the total authorized amount increasing
 from $150,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 for the IFAC Grant project supporting the South End Coordinated
 Redevelopment (SECORD) and Memorial Block initiatives.
 2. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designee,
 to effect all necessary budget amendments and transfers of funds to and from the above-referenced funding
 sources as needed to pay the above-referenced project expenses and Overall Project Budgets, in substantial
 conformance with the attached budget transfer request.


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City Council:
 1. To approve the increase in the IFAC (USDOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession) Grant project budget by
 $850,000.00, resulting in the total authorized amount increasing from $150,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 for the
 IFAC Grant project supporting the South End Coordinated Redevelopment (SECORD) and Memorial Block
 initiatives.
 2. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designee, to effect all necessary budget amendments and
 transfers of funds to and from the above-referenced funding sources as needed to pay the above-referenced
 project expenses and Overall Project Budgets, in substantial conformance with the attached budget transfer
 request.




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON, VT
 PROJECT BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST


Department: CEDO Requested by: Kara Alnasrawi Date: 11/12/2025

Briefly explain the reason for the amendment:
Budget IFAC reimbursable grant and related expenses for project tracking; grant is $1,000,000 and $150k has already been budgeted, this is to record the
remaining life-to-date expected project costs.




BUDGET AMENDMENT DETAILS
 Increase/
Org Set GL Account Account Name Project/Sub/Detail Name
 (Decrease)
301-31-330-399 . 4875_100 CEDO, CEDO, Special Projects, Misc. Special Projects.Grants - CEDO SPEC PROJ-DOT IFAC - SPECIAL 850,000
 Federal Operating Direct PROJECTS GRANTS, Dept of
 Transportation Innovative Finance
 and Asset Concession
301-31-330-399 . 5000_100 CEDO, CEDO, Special Projects, Misc. Special Projects.Salaries CEDO SPEC PROJ-DOT IFAC - SPECIAL 150,000
 and Wages - Regular, Full Time PROJECTS GRANTS, Dept of
 Transportation Innovative Finance
 and Asset Concession
301-31-330-399 . 6246 CEDO, CEDO, Special Projects, Misc. Special CEDO SPEC PROJ-DOT IFAC - SPECIAL 75,000
 Projects.Outreach PROJECTS GRANTS, Dept of
 Transportation Innovative Finance
 and Asset Concession
301-31-330-399 . 6500_118 CEDO, CEDO, Special Projects, Misc. Special CEDO SPEC PROJ-DOT IFAC - SPECIAL 625,000
 Projects.Professional and Consultant Svs - Contractual PROJECTS GRANTS, Dept of
 Services Transportation Innovative Finance
 and Asset Concession
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 Resolution Relating to RESOLUTION 6. 29
 Sponsor(s) : Bd. ofFinance
 Introduced: 12 / 16 / 24
 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S . DEPARTMENT OF
 Refened to: - - - - - - - -
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET
 CONCESSION GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END
 Action: .ad.o..,..p~t~ed~-- - - - -
 COORDINATED REDEVELOPMENT Date: 12/16/24
 SignedbyMayor: 12/18/24

 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 In the year Two Thousand Twenty-Four. .............. ....... .................. .... ......... ... ...... ..... .... .... ... .
 Resolved by the City Council of the City of Burlington, as follows :

 1 That WHEREAS, the city's South End has evolved from an active industrial and manufacturing hub,
2 through a period of high vacancy rates in the 1970s, and into a creative district that is still the geographic and
3 economic hub of industry and manufacturing in Burlington; and
4 WHEREAS, the South End represents just 4% of the city's total land area, and is home to nearly half
 5 of the city's office and industrial space - employing over 6,000 people in ~500 businesses, from artists and
 6 makers to companies large and small; and
 7 WHEREAS, Burlington residents and the greater community called for zoning amendments that
 8 continue to support arts and artists, light manufacturing, and innovation sector start-ups, while allowing
 9 residential use and limit heavy manufacturing (planBTV South End, 2019); and
10 WHEREAS, in July 2023, the City Council unanimously approved the South End Innovation District
11 (SEID) Zoning Amendment, which was intended to promote a vibrant urban district with a mix of uses,
12 including hundreds of new homes and neighbors coexisting with new spaces for the arts, light manufacturing,
13 higher education and other commercial uses; and
14 WHEREAS, Burlington Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the City, owns
15 68 Sears Lane; Ride Your Bike, LLC owns 125 Lakeside Avenue; and Champlain College owns 17 5 Lakeside
16 Avenue, and collectively these parties (the "Parties") own contiguous parcels totaling 13 .3 acres in the core of
17 the new SEID; and
18 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to
19 facilitate a conceptual design framework and infrastructure assessments for the coordinated redevelopment of
20 these parcels resulting in a vibrant, sustainable and accessible mixed-use neighborhood; and
21 WHEREAS, the Parties view this is a unique opportunity to develop a new sustainable, walkable, bike-
22 friendly, mixed-income neighborhood with public open spaces and resilient green infrastructure, and that
23 coordinated redevelopment will result in a sum that is far greater than its parts; and




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 Page 2
 Resolution Relating to AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET CONCESSION
 GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END COORDINATED
 REDEVELOPMENT

24 WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge the ongoing conceptual design must be informed by the overall
25 water, wastewater, stonnwater, traffic and parking projections - which in tum will enable the Parties to better
26 understand the magnitude of infrastructure constraints and develop strategies to address such constraints; and
27 WHEREAS , the Parties have been working together for nearly 2 years to develop a shared
28 understanding of the infrastructure opportunities and constraints for a transit-oriented-development with
29 funding from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Agency of Commerce
30 and Community Development; and
31 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2024, the City Council approved a Pre-Development Agreement among the
32 Parties to engage in joint planning for the "South End Coordinated Redevelopment (SECORD)" of the subject
33 parcels noted above in a coordinated fashion with a mixed-use development project; and
34 WHEREAS, in May 2024, the Community & Economic Development (CEDO) in conjunction with the
35 Clerk/Treasurer's Office Grant Team submitted an application for funding to the US Department of
36 Transportation under the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program to assist the city and its
37 partners in delivering the desired Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) neighborhood by procuring additional
38 technical expertise to complete financial modeling, legal negotiations, civil engineering, environmental site
39 assessments, landscape architecture, feasibility studies, and engagement activities; and
40 WHEREAS, the City's application was successful and the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded
41 $1 million in grant funding to be used for the purposes detailed in the above paragraph over a three-year

42 period with no local match requirements; and
43 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, the Board of Finance recommended to the City Council that the
44 Director of CEDO be authorized to execute a U.S. Department of Transportation Innovative Finance and
45 Asset Concession Grant Program Cooperative Agreement for $1,000,000 to enable the City to procure
46 additional technical expertise as detailed in the following paragraph;
47 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Director ofCEDO to
48 execute a U.S. Department of Transpo1tation Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program
49 Cooperative Agreement for $1,000,000 to enable the City to procure additional technical expertise to complete
50 financial modeling, legal negotiations, civil engineering, environmental site assessments, landscape
51 architecture, feasibility studies, and engagement activities as further detailed in the City's May 2024
52 application to the U.S. DOT; and




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 Page3
 Resolution Relating to AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET CONCESSION
 GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END COORDINATED
 REDEVELOPMENT

53 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Director ofCEDO to take such
54 further actions, and to execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney, as may be
55 necessary or convenient to facilitate the transactions contemplated hereby; and
56 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of CEDO may execute amendments to the
57 cooperative agreement, provided that any City match associated with such an amendment is within staffs
58 approval authority pursuant to the City's purchasing policy.
59
60 BTP/Resolutions 2024/Authorization To Accept U. S. Dep artment Of Transportation Innovative Finan ce And Asset Con cession Grant Of $1 Million
61 For South End Coordinated Redevelopment
62 I 2/06/2024




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TO: Board of Finance and City Council
FROM: Brian Pine, CEDO Director
DATE: December 9, 2024
RE: Acceptance of $1M grant under the USDOT innovative Finance and Asset
 Concession Grant Program

The memo accompanies the resolution for your consideration at the concurrent meetings to be
held on December 16, 2024. Specifically, we are seeking BoF and Council authorization for the
City accept the grant award that is described in this memo.

As you may recall, the City Council approved a Pre-Development Agreement among the Parties
in March 2024 to engage in joint planning for the “South End Coordinated Redevelopment
(SECORD)” of parcels owned by the Burlington Community Development Corporation, Ride Your
Bike, LLC and Champlain College in a coordinated fashion with a mixed-use development
project.

Faced with constrained staff capacity across the participating City departments, CEDO
developed a grant application in conjunction with the Clerk/Treasurer‘s Office Grant Team for
funding to the US Department of Transportation under the Innovative Finance and Asset
Concession Grant Program. This new program was created under the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58) (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law or BIL) to
provide grants to enhance the technical capacity of eligible public entities to facilitate and
evaluate public-private partnerships. The USDOT prioritized projects that advance the
Departmental priorities of safety, equity, climate and sustainability, and workforce
development, job quality, and wealth creation consistent with the USDOT Strategic Plan.

A grant of $1M was sought to assist the city and its partners in delivering the desired Transit-
Oriented Development (TOD) neighborhood. Fortunately, the City’s application was successful
and the USDOT awarded $1 million to fund pre-development activities over a three-year period
with no local match requirements. The funding will enable the City to procure additional
technical expertise to complete financial modeling, legal negotiations, project management,
civil engineering, environmental site assessments, landscape architecture, feasibility studies,
and engagement activities as further detailed in the City’s May 2024 application to the USDOT.

As always, please reach out if you wish to discuss this request.




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 Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist
 Version: April 2025

 Department: CEDO Submitter: Kara Alnasrawi

 Title/Subject: IFAC Grant Budget Amendment

 Approval Requested: Meeting Date:
 ☒ Board of Finance 11/17/2025
 ☒ City Council 12/1/2025
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To: Board of Finance
From: Kara Alnasrawi, CEDO Director
CC: Chapin Spencer, DPW Director
 Charles Dillard, OCP
Date: November 11th, 2025

RE: Contract Authorization - Taft Infrastructure Advisors (SECORD and Memorial Block)

Request:
CEDO requests Board of Finance approval and authorization to execute a professional services contract with Taft
Infrastructure Advisors. Taft will assist the City and its project partners in developing innovative financial mechanisms
and implementation strategies that will advance the South End Coordinated Redevelopment (SECORD) initiative, and the
Memorial Block redevelopment in downtown Burlington. This work will be fully funded by the $1 million Innovative
Finance and Asset Concession (IFAC) Grant awarded to the City in 2024.

Background and Procurement:
In 2024, the City entered into pre-development agreements with both the SECORD and Memorial Block partners. These
agreements establish the framework for pre-development coordination, financial analysis, and implementation
planning. Concurrently, the City secured the IFAC Grant to support pre-development activities over a three-year period,
with no local match requirement. To support this work, the City issued a public Request for Quotes (RFQ) seeking
qualified firms to perform the financial and technical analyses outlined in the pre-development agreements. Three
proposals were received, and Taft Infrastructure Advisors achieved the highest evaluation score, meeting all RFQ
requirements. Six coordinated projects are included in the contract to advance both development projects:

Project 1: Infrastructure Sequencing and Cost Evaluation
Project 2: Tax Stabilization Impact Analysis
Project 3: TIF/CHIP Modeling and Refinement
Project 4: Alternative Financing Structures
Project 5: Memorial Block Economic & Fiscal Impact Study
Project 6: SECORD Cost-Sharing Framework

While led by Taft, the consultant team also includes Baker Tilly, a national public accounting firm, and VHB, an
engineering and planning firm with local offices in Vermont. This contract represents a key step toward advancing both
redevelopment projects from pre-development into implementation.

Attachments:
 1) Draft Contract
 2) IFAC Grant Acceptance Resolution

Motion:
To approve and authorize the Director of CEDO to execute a professional services contract with Taft Infrastructure
Advisors in an amount not to exceed $299,886, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.


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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 CONSULTANT CONTRACT

This Consultant Contract (“Contract”) is entered into by and between the City of Burlington,
Vermont (“the City”), and Taft/Infrastructure Advisors (“Consultant”), a Washington, DC
corporation located at 200 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20001.

Consultant and the City agree to the terms and conditions of this Contract.

1. DEFINITIONS

 The following terms shall be construed and interpreted as follows:

 A . “Contract Documents” means all the documents identified in Section 4 (Scope of
 Work) of this Contract.

 B. “Effective Date” means the date on which this Contract is approved and signed by the
 City, as shown on the signature page.

 C. “Party” means the City or Consultant, and “Parties” means the City and Consultant.

 D. “Project” means the Expert Consultant Services.

 E. “Work” means the services described in Section 5 (Payment for Services) of this
 Contract, along with the specifications contained in the Contract Documents as defined
 in Section 4 (Scope of Work) below.

2. RECITALS

 A. Authority. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that the execution and delivery
 of this Contract and the performance of such Party’s obligations have been duly authorized.

 B. Consideration. The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants
 contained herein and other good and valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to
 support this Contract.

 C. Purpose. The City seeks to employ the Consultant to support the development of a range
 of innovative financial mechanisms and structures to support the City and its project
 partners in the collective efforts to further advance two Transit Oriented Development
 (TOD) projects known as the South End Coordinated Redevelopment project, or
 “SECORD” and the Memorial Block redevelopment project in downtown Burlington.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE & TERM

 A. Effective Date. This Contract shall not be valid or enforceable until the Effective
 Date. The City shall not be bound by any provision of this Contract before the

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 Effective Date and shall have no obligation to pay Consultant for any performance or
 expense incurred before the Effective Date or after the expiration or termination of
 this Contract.
 B. Term. This Contract and the Parties’ respective performance shall commence on the
 Effective Date and expire on April 30, 2026, or upon the satisfaction of the City,
 unless sooner terminated as provided herein.


4. SCOPE OF WORK

 The Consultant shall perform the services listed in Attachment A (Request for
 Proposals) to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of CEDO or designee and as
 described in Attachment B (Consultant’s Response to Request for Proposals), subject
 to Section 7B hereof and the reasonable directions of Director of CEDO or designee.

5. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

 A. Amount. The City shall pay the Consultant for completion of the Work in accordance
 with Attachment B (Consultant’s Response to Request for Proposals) on a monthly basis
 with detailed invoices that separates work done on each project, subject to the Maximum
 Limiting Amount in Paragraph C, below.

 Consultant agrees to accept this payment as full compensation for performance of all
 services and expenses incurred under this Agreement.

 B. Payment Schedule. The City shall pay the Consultant in the manner and at such times
 as set forth in the detailed monthly invoices. The City seeks to make payment within
 thirty days of receipt of an invoice and any backup documentation requested under
 subsection D (Invoice) below.

 C. Maximum Limiting Amount. The total amount that may be paid to the Consultant for
 all services and expenses under this Contract shall not exceed the maximum limiting
 amount of $299,886.00 (Two hundred ninety-nine thousand eight hundred eighty-six dollars
 and zero cents). The City shall not be liable to Consultant for any amount exceeding the
 maximum limiting amount without duly authorized written approval.

 D. Invoice. Consultant shall submit one copy of each invoice, including rates; a detailed
 breakdown by task for each individual providing services; and backup documentation
 for any equipment or other expenses to the following:

 Gummi Jonsson
 CEDO Real Estate Development Manager
 City Hall
 149 Church St.
 Burlington, VT 05401
 gjonsson@burlingtonvt.gov;

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The City reserves the right to request supplemental information prior to payment. Consultant
shall not be entitled to payment under this Contract without providing sufficient backup
documentation satisfactory to the City.


6. SECTION & ATTACHMENT HEADINGS

 The article and attachment headings throughout this Contract are for the convenience of City
 and Consultant and are not intended nor shall they be used to construe the intent of this
 Contract or any part hereof, or to modify, amplify, or aid in the interpretation or construction
 of any of the provisions hereof.

7. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & ORDER OF PRECEDENT

 A. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents are hereby adopted, incorporated by
 reference, and made part of this Contract. The intention of the Contract Documents is to
 establish the necessary terms, conditions, labor, materials, equipment, and other items
 necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work to ensure the intended
 results.

 The following documents constitute the Contract Documents:

 Attachment A: Request for Proposals dated July 2, 2025
 Attachment B: Consultant’s Response to Request for Proposals dated October 21,
 2025
 Attachment C: Burlington Standard Contract Conditions for Consultants
 Attachment D: Burlington Livable Wage Ordinance Certification
 Attachment E: Burlington Outsourcing Ordinance Certification
 Attachment F: Burlington Union Deterrence Ordinance Certification
 Attachment G: Consultant’s Certificate of Insurance & Endorsements

 B . Order of Precedent. To the extent a conflict or inconsistency exists between the Contract
 Documents, or provisions therein, then the Contract takes precedent. Any Invitation for
 Bids, Additional Contract Provisions, and the City Ordinance Certifications shall prevail
 over any inconsistency with the Contractor’s Scope of Work and Cost Proposal.

8. [Reserved]

 — Signatures follow on the next page —




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SIGNATURE

  Persons signing for the Parties hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on
  behalf of their respective Party and acknowledge that the other Party is relying on their
  representations to that effect. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which
  may be deemed an original. This Contract may be executed electronically, and an electronic
  copy or other facsimile shall be treated as an original.



 Consultant
 Taft/Infrastructure Advisors


 By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
 Seth W. Miller Gabriel, Principal Umer Yaqub Principal


 November 5, 2025
 Date: ____________________________




 City of Burlington
 Community & Economic Development Office


 By: _____________________________
 Kara Alnasrawi
 Director


 Date: ___________________




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 Attachment A:
Request for Proposals dated July 2, 2025




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 City of Burlington
 Community & Economic Development Office
 149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401




 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”)
 FOR
 EXPERT CONSULTANT SERVICES


 RFQ Date Issued: July 2, 2025
 Questions Due: July 17, 2025
 Electronic Proposals Due: July 25, 2025
 Issuing Point of Contact: Kara Alnasrawi
 Director
 Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
 149 Church St, 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT 05401
 Direct: 802-238-1910
 Email: kalnasrawi@burlingtonvt.gov


I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
 The City of Burlington (the “City”) is soliciting qualification-based proposals (or “RFQ”)
 from expert consultants to support the development of a range of innovative financial
 mechanisms and structures to support the City and its project partners in the collective
 efforts to further advance two Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects known as the
 South End Coordinate Redevelopment project, or “SECORD” and the Memorial Block
 redevelopment project in downtown Burlington.


II. BACKGROUND

 The South End Innovation District Overlay (SEID), adopted in 2023, was established to
 transform underutilized and contaminated sites within Burlington’s Enterprise-Light
 Manufacturing (ELM) district into a vibrant, mixed-use hub. Rooted in the vision of
 planBTV: South End, the overlay supports a blend of housing, arts, manufacturing, and


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 City of Burlington
 Community & Economic Development Office
 149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401


 office uses while enhancing multimodal transportation and promoting sustainability.
 Recognizing the city’s escalating housing crisis since 2019, the SEID was designed in part
 to address housing shortages that have hindered hiring across South End industries,
 including its innovation and arts sectors. A request from HULA, a major local incubator,
 helped initiate a zoning amendment that was prioritized in the City's 2021 Housing Action
 Plan and ultimately led to the overlay’s creation.

 Following SEID’s adoption, the City entered into a pre-development agreement in 2024
 with Ride Your Bike, LLC and Champlain College—owners of 125 and 175 Lakeside Ave,
 respectively—collectively known as the SECORD Parties. In January 2025, an amended
 agreement was unanimously approved by City Council, expanding the scope of due
 diligence and planning efforts. This work forms the basis for the current RFQ, inviting
 consultants to support the continued implementation of the SECORD project.

 The Memorial Block Redevelopment project, is the proposed redevelopment of several
 vacant and blighted parcels at the entrance to the City’s downtown as a new mixed-use
 transit-oriented development. The proposed project will provide new homes, substantial
 indoor and outdoor civic space to replace the shuttered Memorial Auditorium, a hotel,
 underground and structured parking to serve both the new development and the downtown
 and new pedestrian and upgraded vehicular connectivity.

 Combined, the projects above, will provide 1,200+ new homes within the City of
 Burlington in vibrant, sustainable and accessible mixed-used neighborhoods.


III. SCOPE OF WORK

 Project 1: Infrastructure Sequencing and Cost Evaluation

 Objective: Develop an infrastructure sequencing strategy aligned with development
 phasing and financing, supported by reliable cost estimates for capital planning.

 Tasks:

 • Review development plans, phasing schedules, and infrastructure requirements.
 • Identify interdependencies across transportation, utilities, stormwater, public spaces,
 and civic infrastructure.
 • Coordinate with City staff, private developers, and third-party engineers to verify
 infrastructure assumptions.
 • Develop detailed sequencing plans, including design, permitting, construction, and
 occupancy milestones.
 • Prepare capital cost estimates (ROM and detailed), including escalation and
 contingency factors.
 • Develop cost allocation scenarios among public and private stakeholders.


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 City of Burlington
 Community & Economic Development Office
 149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401


• Coordinate sequencing with permitting and financing milestones.
• Advise on capital planning and long-term cost management.

Deliverables:

• Infrastructure Sequencing Report
• Cost Estimate Summary
• Cost Allocation Scenarios and Sensitivity Analysis
• Integrated Phasing Plan

Project 2: Tax Stabilization Impact Analysis

Objective: Evaluate and design potential tax stabilization agreements to offset public
infrastructure costs while ensuring municipal fiscal sustainability.

Tasks:

• Review applicable statutes and local policies.
• Analyze potential property tax revenues under development scenarios.
• Model cost-benefit tradeoffs of stabilization structures.
• Advise on stabilization terms, durations, and triggers.
• Assess fiscal implications for City budgets.
• Recommend policy parameters for stabilization agreements.

Deliverables:

• Tax Stabilization Modeling Report
• Cost-Benefit Analysis Memo
• Draft Stabilization Agreement Framework
• Presentation Materials (if requested)

Project 3: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Modeling and Refinement

Objective: Provide detailed TIF modeling integrating development phasing,
infrastructure costs, entitlement assumptions, and bonding scenarios.

Tasks:

• Refine TIF revenue projections using zoning and entitlement data.
• Integrate ROM infrastructure costs into cash flow models.
• Evaluate bonding scenarios, fiscal risk, and revenue sufficiency.
• Model alternative phasing, bonding terms, and repayment structures.


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• Ensure compliance with Vermont state TIF regulations.
• Advise on municipal budgeting and debt management strategies.

Deliverables:

• TIF Cash Flow Model
• Sensitivity Analyses
• Fiscal Risk Assessment Report
• Regulatory Compliance Summary

Project 4: Alternative Financing Structures

Objective: Explore and structure alternative public and private financing tools to fund
infrastructure, civic improvements, and climate resiliency initiatives.

Tasks:

• Identify applicable financing sources (federal, state, private).
• Evaluate various financing instruments.
• Assess eligibility, advantages, and risks.
• Engage with private investors and financial institutions.
• Prepare multi-layered capital stack scenarios.
• Advise on grant applications and agency partnerships.

Deliverables:

• Capital Stack Options Report
• Financing Program Matrix
• Investor/Financing Partner Engagement Summary
• Financing Strategies Memo

Project 5: Market Engagement

Objective: Conduct market-facing outreach to test interest, promote opportunities, and
identify public/private partners.

Tasks:

• Conduct real estate market analysis.
• Prepare briefing materials for outreach.
• Facilitate meetings, charrettes, or RFIs.
• Synthesize market feedback into actionable recommendations.


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 • Advise on partner solicitation strategies.

 Deliverables:

 • Market Assessment Report
 • Stakeholder Engagement Summary
 • Developer/Investor Prospectus
 • Partner Outreach Plan


IV. Funding
 Funding for the project will come primarily from the USDOT Innovative Finance & Assets
 Concession (IFAC) Grant Program, administered by the Build America Bureau, awarded
 to the City of Burlington in January 2025. The proposed budget for the anticipated scope
 of work will be reviewed following the evaluation of responses to this RFQ.

V. Anticipated Schedule
 RFP Released 7/2/2025
 Proposals Due 7/25/2025
 Contract Award 8/22/2025
 Completion 12/01/2025

 If necessary, please provide suggested changes to this schedule in proposals.

VI. Consultant Qualifications
 The City seeks a consultant and/or team of consultants with expertise in real estate
 development and public/private legal agreements to analyze the real estate, financial and legal
 components for future Development Agreements.

VII. Anticipated Scope of Work and Responsibilities
 The City of Burlington is seeking to hire multiple Consultants or Consultant Team to
 support the development of comprehensive legal, financial and phasing mechanisms
 necessary to evaluate project feasibility, help structure potential financing mechanisms
 between public, private and grant sponsors that can support the phased construction of
 necessary public infrastructure improvements, and finalize development agreements.
 Firms may respond to all or specific scopes of work listed in Section III. It is anticipated
 that the selected consultant(s) will work in coordination with the City of Burlington,
 development partners and other consultants engaged in the project. The City reserves the
 right to select one or multiple firms or teams for one or more scopes of work.

 This contract will be with the City of Burlington, and the City will be the main point of
 contact for this work, however the other property owners and stakeholders will be engaged
 in the process.




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VIII. RESPONSE FORMAT
 Prospective firms shall submit a Statement of Qualifications in response to this RFQ. The
 Qualifications Statement shall be limited to ten (10) pages and shall include the following:
 page covers, tabs/dividers, the cover letter, and resumes are not included within the page
 count:
 1. Cover Letter: Signed by a representative of the firm authorized to enter contracts and
 commit the staff and firm’s resources to complete the scope of work as expeditiously
 as possible indicating which of the scopes of work the firm wishes to undertake.
 2. Firm Profile: Provide a general outline of the firm, including brief history, areas of
 practice/service, place(s) of business of the firm, and the office from which the services
 of this RFQ will be provided.
 3. Project Team: Provide a description of the project team proposed to provide the
 services identified in this RFQ. Identify the Project Team Manager and other key
 personnel who would be charged with providing services to the City; provide individual
 resumes of no more than two (2) pages each describing the background and experience
 of each.
 4. Statement of Ability: The City is looking for a Consultant or Consultant Team that
 must demonstrate:


 a. Infrastructure Sequencing and Cost Evaluation
 Proven ability to analyze the timing, sequencing, and cost of public
 infrastructure investments within large, multi-phase development projects.
 The Consultant must be able to coordinate infrastructure planning with private
 development timelines, assess interdependencies across transportation,
 utilities, and public realm improvements, and deliver data-informed cost
 projections. Familiarity with capital planning, cost allocation among
 stakeholders, and integration with permitting and financing milestones is
 essential.
 b. Tax Stabilization Impact Analysis
 Specialized expertise in municipal finance and economic development to
 evaluate the use of tax stabilization as a tool for offsetting capital
 improvement costs. This includes modeling potential property tax revenues,
 analyzing cost-benefit trade-offs, and advising on the design of stabilization
 agreements that align with local policy objectives while maintaining long-
 term fiscal sustainability for the City.
 c. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Modeling and Refinement
 Expertise in TIF modeling with the ability to refine revenue projections in
 relation to zoning entitlements—such as an Umbrella PUD—and the timing
 and rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) costs of public infrastructure (from
 third-party engineering sources). The Consultant must be able to develop cash
 flow scenarios, evaluate fiscal risk, and assess the financial viability of phased

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 infrastructure delivery. Experience with municipal budgeting, bonding
 strategies, and compliance with state-level TIF regulations is required.
 d. Other Financing Structures
 Understanding of other financing structures (such as general obligation, parking
 revenue and private activity bonds, Community Reinvestment Act loans, New
 Markets Tax Credits, Green/Energy incentives, use of PIK loans and credit
 enhancements, State and Federal programs, etc.) that could be incorporated into
 the capital stack to assist on funding for public infrastructure, climate change
 and civic programs. Ability to advise on all federal and state financing tools,
 private financing tools, including non-traditional investors and investment
 structures.
 e. Market Engagement
 Experience with conducting market assessment and engagement to gauge
 interest in, and promote projects effectively to, potential partners and
 stakeholders.


 5. Fee Proposal: Fee proposal including hourly billing rates for all personnel, estimated
 hours required to complete each proposed task or scope of work, any anticipated
 reimbursable expenses.
 6. Firm’s/Consultant’s Related Experience: Provide a description of the experience of
 the firm and project team, including specific examples of similar work (with preference
 given to experience in Vermont). Provide other pertinent information that may clearly
 and effectively identify the prospective firm as being qualified. Please do not include
 general promotional materials.
 7. References: Provide three (3) references for relevant projects completed over the past
 five (5) years. Include names of contact persons with email addresses and telephone
 numbers to facilitate contacting them.
 8. Firm/Consultant’s Performance: Provide a statement describing what procedures
 your firm proposes to implement and follow to ensure quality end products and
 successful project.


IX. SUBMISSIONS
 Questions concerning this RFQ shall be submitted via email to the Point of Contact (on
 page 1). It is the responsibility of the prospective responders to contact the Point of Contact
 via email to verify receipt of questions. Based upon such inquiry the City may choose to
 issue an Addendum. Any revisions, addendums and answers to questions received at least
 a week before the due date will be sent to Contractors who directly received this RFQ. In
 addition, revisions will be posted on the City’s RFP webpage /.




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 Community & Economic Development Office
 149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401


 Requests for additional information needed to prepare adequate proposals shall be
 submitted no later than July 17, 2025, and any replies to such questions will be provided
 to all parties who have indicated an intent to respond.

 All responses to this RFQ must be received electronically by the email address of the Point
 of Contact no later than 11:59 PM (EST) by the above due date (07/25/2025), at which
 time all submitted materials will be opened and recorded. Late proposals will not be
 accepted under any circumstances. Electronic proposals are required in PDF format. It is
 the responsibility of the firm submitting replies and proposals to ensure that the issuing
 point of contact has received a completed proposal by the required deadline.


X. SELECTION PROCESS
 Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by City staff based on the information provided
 in the proposal. Additional information may be requested prior to final selection. It is
 anticipated that a decision will be made within 30 days of the due date. The City reserves
 the right, in its sole discretion, to modify the criteria below and to waive any and all
 irregularities in any proposal.


 Criteria for Selection
 The following criteria will be used to evaluate and rank proposal submittals. The Proposals
 will be rated according to the following criteria (Total of 100 points possible):

 Available
 Review Criteria
 Points
 Demonstrated expertise and relevant experience in comparable
 30
 projects and scopes of work.
 Demonstrated understanding of the City’s objectives, project
 20
 complexity, and scope of services.
 Qualifications of key personnel, team organization, capacity to
 15
 perform the work.
 Quality of past work products, technical accuracy, and
 10
 relevance to the proposed work.
 Feedback from references and past public-sector clients. 5
 Reasonableness of hourly rates, estimated hours, and overall
 20
 cost competitiveness.
 TOTAL 100




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 Community & Economic Development Office
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 The City will award the project to the most advantageous proposal(s); provided, however,
 that such proposal shall be in full compliance with all applicable requirements of federal,
 state and local laws. Additional information may be requested prior to final selection,
 including the possibility of an oral interview to discuss the Team’s proposal in greater
 detail. Final scope of work and budget will be determined through negotiations with the
 selected firm.


XI. CONTRACTING
 The contractor must qualify as an independent contractor and, prior to being awarded a
 contract, must apply for registration with the Vermont Secretary of State's Office to do
 business in the State of Vermont, if not already so registered. The registration form may
 be obtained from the Vermont Secretary of State, 128 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05633-
 1101, PH: 802-828-2363, Toll-free: 800-439-8683; Vermont Relay Service – 711; web
 site: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/. The contract will not be executed until the consultant is
 registered with the Secretary of State's Office.
 Prior to beginning any work, the consultant shall obtain Insurance Coverage in accordance
 with the Burlington Contract Conditions. The certificate of insurance coverage and all
 endorsements shall be documented on forms acceptable to the City.
 If the award of the contract aggrieves any person or entity, they must appeal in writing to
 the City. The appeal must be post-marked within seven (7) calendar days following the
 date of written notice to award the contract.


XII. AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS
 The selected contractor will be required to execute a Vermont contract with the City on the
 terms and conditions required by the City, including but not limited to those in the
 Burlington Contract Conditions (Exhibit C) and the attached Draft Master Agreement
 (Exhibit B). When the City requires on-call work to be performed, the selected Contractor
 will be required to enter into a Work Assignment Agreement with the City that establishes
 the specific scope of work for the project. Contractors are advised to review all the attached
 sections of this document in advance of submitting a proposal. Contractors may need to
 execute other agreements, such as purchase power agreements if needed. If a respondent
 cannot agree to any of the provisions of the City’s standard agreements, that should be
 identified in the respondent’s proposal. Nothing in this RFQ should be interpreted as
 forming a contract with any respondent. The City will not have any contractual obligations
 to any respondent, and will not owe any money or other thing of value, unless and until a
 contract is negotiated and executed by both parties, and then only pursuant to that
 agreement.


XIII. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
 The City assumes no responsibility or liability for the response to this RFQ.


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XIV. COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSAL
 Any costs incurred by any person or entity in preparing, submitting, or presenting a
 proposal are the sole responsibility of that person or entity, including any requests for
 additional information or interviews. The City will not reimburse any person or entity for
 any costs incurred prior to the issuance of the contract.


XV. INDEMNIFICATION
 Any party responding to this RFQ is acting in an independent capacity and not as an officer
 or employee of the City. Any party responding to this Request for Qualifications will be
 required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, and employees from
 all liability and any claims, suits, expenses, losses, judgments, and damages arising as a
 result of the responding party’s acts and/or omissions in or related to the response to the
 greatest extent permissible by law.


XVI. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
 The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to negotiate with one or more
 parties, or to award the contract to the proposal the City deems will meet its best interests,
 even if that proposal is not the lowest amount. The City reserves the right to re-advertise
 for additional proposals and to extend the deadline for submission of the proposals. This
 Request for Proposals in no way obligates the City to award a contract.


XVII. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
 Any materials submitted to the City in response to this Request for Proposals shall become
 the property of the City unless another arrangement is made by written agreement between
 the City and the responding party. The responding party may retain copies of the original
 documents.


XVIII. DUTY TO INFORM CITY OF DOCUMENT ERRORS
 If a responder knows, suspects, or has reasonable cause to believe, that an error or omission
 exists in any of the documents, including but not limited to unit prices and rate calculations,
 the responder shall immediately give the City written notice thereof. Contractors shall not
 cause or permit any work to be conducted that may related to the error or omission without
 first receiving written acknowledgment from the City that City representatives understand
 the possible error or omission and have approved the requested modifications to the
 documents or that the contractor may proceed without any modification being made to the
 documents.




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 Community & Economic Development Office
 149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401


XIX. PUBLIC RECORDS
 Any and all records submitted to the City, whether electronic, paper, or otherwise recorded,
 are subject to the Vermont Public Records Act. The determination of how those records
 must be handled is solely within the purview of City. All records the responding party
 considers to be trade secrets, as that term is defined by subsection 317(c)(9) of the Vermont
 Public Records Act, or that the responding party otherwise seeks to have the City consider
 as exempt must be identified clearly and specifically at the time of submission. It is not
 sufficient to merely state generally that a proposal is proprietary, contains a trade secret, or
 is otherwise exempt. Particular records, pages, and sections which are believed to be
 exempt must be specifically identified as such and must be separated from other records
 with a convincing explanation and rationale sufficient to justify each exemption from
 release consistent with Section 317 of Title 1 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.




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Consultant’s Response to Request for Proposals dated October 1, 2025




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City of Burlington: Expert Consultant
Services
Burlington, Vermont
October 2025




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 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW
 Suite 500
 Washington, D.C. 20001
 T (202) 664-1537
October 1, 2025

Kara Alnasrawi, Director
Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
City of Burlington
149 Church St, 3rd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401

Subject: Response to the Request for Qualifications for IFAC Expert Consultant Services

Dear Director Alnasrawi,

Thank you for the opportunity to provide this statement of professional qualifications for professional
services to the City of Burlington in support of the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant
Program. Burlington’s goals are achievable but will face challenges. The delivering of 1,200+ homes
through SECORD and Memorial Block, while navigating complex municipal finance and stakeholder
dynamics, will require innovative solutions. Our team, Taft Infrastructure Advisors, Baker Tilly, and
VHB, has structured TIF districts, analyzed tax stabilization agreements, and coordinated
infrastructure phasing for complex transit developments in similarly complex political environments.
Together, our team can assist Burlington with every project as outlined in the RFQ, with different
team member firms conducting different projects.

I will serve as Project Manager, bringing twenty years of experience with Federal grant programs and
municipal partnerships, including Burlington. I will work alongside experts in all relevant fields
including municipal advisors, engineers, and project delivery professionals who understand how to
build consensus among elected officials, development partners, and community stakeholders. Our
team commits to providing the right resources, when needed, to assist Burlington with the successful
delivery of these projects.

Our approach will emphasize practical solutions tailored to Burlington's South End Innovation District
and Gateway Block context. We will deliver data-informed analysis that supports implementation
while ensuring compliance with Vermont TIF regulations, market-driven costing estimates, and
industry leading project structuring solutions.

Thank you for this opportunity to share our experience with you. It is the hope of everyone on the
team to be able to work with the City of Burlington, its government leaders, community
organizations, and residents, to assist in shaping the future of the City.

Sincerely,




Seth W. Miller Gabriel
Co-Founder and Principal, Taft Infrastructure Advisors
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Taft Infrastructure Advisors
Taft Infrastructure Advisors (TIA) is a modern infrastructure advisory firm built on over 140 years of
institutional legacy and leadership of Taft Group. Founded by seasoned experts Seth Miller Gabriel and
Umer Yaqub, each with more than two decades of experience in infrastructure finance, project
delivery, and public-private partnerships (P3s). We go beyond traditional project consulting to deliver
integrated solutions that support every stage of project development, financing, and execution. By
leveraging the broader resources of the Taft platform, we identify unique pathways for project success
across a wide range of sectors—from social and transit systems to broadband and digital equity.
TIA has a national reach but would provide services to the City of Burlington out of its Washington,
D.C. office, and will, of course, travel for in-person matters whenever needed.



VHB
VHB’s mission is to inspire our people and partner with our clients and communities to create a
sustainable future. VHB’s work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, build resilience, and
contribute to economic vitality. Our cross-market, integrated approach leverages our comprehensive
services so that each project considers environmental, social, and economic factors, resulting in
sustainable solutions. We collaboratively apply technical skills anchored in this holistic approach to
deliver lasting results that help communities thrive for generations to come.

Our interdisciplinary Vermont team thrives on delivering large complex public and private sector
projects including Burlington’s Main Street Reconstruction, Winooski Main Street Revitalization
projects, Cambrian Rise, Killington Village Master Plan, and South Burlington City Center. We stand
ready to help Burlington move forward with its effort in the South End and Gateway Block.



Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly is a public accounting firm with more than 11,000 professionals from coast to coast; our
resources fuel our ability to offer clients deep industry insights, bold thinking and holistic solutions.
Our ranking as the sixth-largest advisory CPA firm* means we’re actively shaping the industry
landscape across markets.




 * Expected national ranking after the 2025 Inside Public Accounting (IPA) Top 100 firms is published
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Project Manager
 Seth W. Miller Gabriel
 Principal and Co-Founder
 smillergabriel@TaftInfra.com
 202.664.1541




Seth is a principal at Taft Infrastructure Advisors and has been a leader in infrastructure, public-
private partnerships, and project governance for nearly twenty years. He has advised public owners
and private sector partners or been the public owner in jurisdictions seeking to find better ways to
meet their infrastructure needs. Seth has advised countless governments, organizations, and
institutions on the creation of project development policies around the world.

Prior to starting Taft Infrastructure Advisors, Seth co-led BDO’s Infrastructure and Public-Private
Partnerships (P3s) team in Washington, DC. Prior to that, he served as director of programs and
initiatives at AIAI, the national P3 trade association in the U.S., and is an AIAI Ambassador to this
day.

Earlier in his career, Seth was appointed as the first executive director of the Office of Public-Private
Partnerships for the District of Columbia, where he led the delivery of the first P3 project in the
District, DC Street Lights. Prior to this appointment, he was the director of operations for the
Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3), the leading international P3 capacity building
organization at the time. Before joining the IP3 team, Seth held supervisory positions with for-profit
and non-profit organizations, all focused on the delivery of public infrastructure.


Relevant Experience
• Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships Guidance | Governments at All Levels
• P3 Office Start-Up and Management & Project Owner | District of Columbia
• Structuring, Federal Relations, and P3 Lead | North Miami, FL
• Project Development & P3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
• CEDO Review and Economic Assessment | Burlington, VT
• P3 Civic / Emergency Center | Toa Baja, PR


Education & Affiliations
• M.P.A, George Washington University
• B.A., Washington College
• Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure

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Alternate Project Manager and Project
Structuring Lead
 Umer Yaqub
 Principal and Co-Founder
 uyaqub@TaftInfra.com
 202.664.1542




Umer is a principal at Taft Infrastructure Advisors and has more than 20 years of experience in
infrastructure advisory, project finance, and public-private partnerships (P3s). Umer has advised on
major infrastructure projects and executed transactions across a wide range of asset classes,
including social infrastructure projects — schools, housing, and hospitals — and projects in the
broader arena of economic and environmental infrastructure — water, energy, power, transit,
airports, roads, and ports. He has advised public sector clients on the development of P3 programs
and projects, working through the complete transaction lifecycle from project inception through debt
arrangement and project management. Umer has advised and executed more than 45 infrastructure
projects cumulatively valued above $25 billion.

Previously, Umer was the practice leader for the Infrastructure Advisory and P3s team at BDO USA
based in New York and advised both public and private sector clients on the successful development
and execution of infrastructure projects. Prior to that, he worked at Project Finance Advisory Limited
(PFAL) where he advised public and private sector P3 clients across North America. Prior to PFAL,
Umer was head of the P3 Advisory and Origination team of Islamic Development Bank, where he
advised and financed more than $15 billion in infrastructure projects across Europe, LATAM, and the
Middle East. Umer was previously a co-founder, partner, and regional head at Bridge Factor and
launched a boutique investment bank with a primary focus on infrastructure and P3s.

Relevant Experience
• DC Streetlights Project | District of Columbia
• Sonoma County Government Center | Sonoma County, CA
• Prince George’s County Public Schools | Prince George’s County, MD
• Structuring, Federal Relations, and P3 Lead | North Miami, FL
• Project Development & P3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
• P3 Civic / Emergency Center | Toa Baja, PR


Education & Affiliations
• M.B.A, Institute of Business Administration
• Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure



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Public Finance and Economic Development
 Matthew Miller
 Partner
 Mmiller@taftlaw.com
 (312) 836-5877




As a partner in Taft’s Public Finance Group, Matt serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and
underwriter’s counsel on financings and provides specific expertise in tender transactions and in the
financing and operation of public transportation systems. He regularly advises government entities and
developers on public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, including infrastructure investment
and project delivery methods, the integration of sustainability solutions in projects, and the applicability
of various economic development tools.

Relevant Experience
• Counsel on over $4B of public finance transactions
• Vermont Community Broadband Board – BEAD and CUD project financing
• Quantified Ventures (Montpelier, Vermont) – various projects
• City of Indianapolis, Indiana – Motto Hotel TIF financing
• Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (Ohio) - $100M Debt Fund for
 affordable housing units in Central Ohio
• City of Chicago, Illinois – financing of the City’s Chicago Recovery and Works Plan, winner of 2023
 Bond Buyer “Deal of the Year”
• City of Cincinnati, Ohio – Western Hills Viaduct Re-construction Project
• Compass Energy – Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Microgrid Project
• Kendall County, Illinois – Fox Fiber Broadband Project
• City of Atlanta, Georgia – Biosolid Waste Facility P3 Project



Education & Affiliations
• J.D., Capital University Law School (2003)
• Master of Sport Administration. Ohio University (2002)
• B.A., Ashland University (2000)
• Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure




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Public Finance and Economic Development
 Tom John
 Partner
 Tjohn@taftlaw.com
 (317) 713-3697




Tom is a partner in Taft’s Public Affairs Strategies Group and focuses his government practice on
public infrastructure, government procurement, public-private partnerships, and serving as general
and advisory counsel to private companies. He represents many clients including Fortune 500
companies, startups, municipalities, and the State of Indiana.

Tom’s diverse background brings valuable insights into his work advising clients through legal and
regulatory issues at the local, state, and federal levels. His breadth of experience includes
procurement consulting, legal advising, deal structuring, and drafting. Tom has represented parties
in the Indiana Toll Road Concession, City of Indianapolis Water Wastewater Transaction,
Indianapolis Parking Meter Concession, and Marion County Justice Center Procurement among
others. He combines his skills to guide clients through the complex issues in P3 or alternative
procurement infrastructure projects to successful results.



Relevant Experience
• City of Indianapolis Water Wastewater Transaction
• Indianapolis Parking Meter Concession
• Marion County Justice Center Procurement
• Delaware County Justice Center
• Project Development & P3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL



Education & Affiliations
• J.D., Ohio Northern University College of Law (1994)
• B.A., Purdue University (1991)
• Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure




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Innovative Project Delivery & Engagement
Support
 Audrey Nelson
 Manager, Business Engagement
 anelson@taftinfra.com




Audrey is a manager at Taft Infrastructure Advisors, where she supports public sector clients in
developing and delivering complex infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, including
transportation, social infrastructure, and utilities. Her work includes advising on procurement
strategy, transaction structuring, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project development
lifecycle. She has supported clients at the municipal, state, and federal levels, and contributes to
Taft’s broader work in advancing innovative infrastructure delivery models in the U.S.

Prior to Taft Infrastructure Advisors, Audrey supported the Valuation and Capital Market Analysis
team at BDO USA, where she specialized in financial modeling and valuation, including stock option
pricing, carried interest, debt & equity, purchase price allocation, and goodwill impairment
valuations.



Relevant Experience
• Private Sector Infrastructure Clients | Throughout the USA
• P3 Civic / Emergency Center | Toa Baja, PR
• Project Development & P3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Tolling Feasibility Analysis | Non-Profit Organization


Education
• B.S. Finance, Arizona State University




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Innovative Project Delivery & Engagement
Support
 Edgar Lucatero
 Manager, Infrastructure Advisory
 Elucatero@TaftInfra.com
 202.664.1581




Edgar is a manager at Taft Infrastructure Advisors, with more than four years of experience in
finance, three focused on complex infrastructure and public-private partnership (P3) transactions, he
builds, and stress-tests cash-flow models, performs value-for-money and risk analyses, and distills
technical findings into clear recommendations on procurement, capital structure, and financing
strategy for public-sector sponsors across transportation, social-infrastructure, water, and energy
sectors.

Prior to joining Taft, Edgar served in BDO USA’s P3 & Infrastructure Advisory team, where he led
independent financial-model audits for marquee transportation P3s, including TIFIA refinancing
models and express-lane concessions, and advised agencies on procurement strategy and Value-for-
Money assessments. Earlier, at Marshall & Stevens in Los Angeles, he specialized in reporting and tax
valuations, delivering purchase-price allocations, impairment testing, 409A and gift-and-estate
studies, discount-rate analyses, fairness and solvency opinions, and complex security and portfolio
valuations for corporate clients.

Relevant Experience
• Private Sector Infrastructure Clients | Throughout the USA
• P3 Civic / Emergency Center | Toa Baja, PR
• Project Development & P3 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Tolling Feasibility Analysis | Non-Profit Organization


Education

• B.A. Finance, California State University, Fullerton




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Land Development Lead
 Peter Smiar, PE
 Director of Land Development, Vermont




As Director of Land Development in Vermont, Peter has demonstrated expertise in providing
integrated, multidisciplinary, land use planning services, utility infrastructure design, stormwater
design, cost estimating, and Act 250, local, state, and federal permitting services for public and
private sector projects including Cambrian Rise, South Burlington City Center, Killington Village
Master Plan, UMall Redevelopment, Perkins Pier, Waterfront Park, Sugarloaf’s 500-acre West
Mountain Expansion, and multiple right of way stormwater retrofits and outfall stabilization projects
for the City of Burlington Department of Public Works. Peter has provided land development
engineering services for over a dozen private development projects in Burlington, resulting in over
1,250 units of mixed-use housing in the City.



Relevant Experience

• 266 College Street Redevelopment, Burlington, VT
• Cambrian Rise, Burlington, VT
• Lake Champlain Marketplace (former Kmart site), South Burlington, VT
• Killington Village Master Plan, Killington, VT


Registrations/Certifications

• Professional Engineer, VT, ME



Education & Affiliations

• MS, Civil Engineering, University of Vermont
• BS, Civil Engineering, University of Vermont




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Transportation Lead
 Daniel M. Peck, PE
 Senior Project Engineer




A civil engineer in VHB’s Highway Department, Dan focuses on transportation projects ranging from
scoping studies and design (conceptual through contract design) of roadway, intersection, sidewalk,
and multi-use path projects that follow the VTrans Multiple Assistance Section (MAS) process to
include public informational meetings, review of right-of-way plans, development of construction
estimates, and utility coordination.



Relevant Experience

• City of Burlington, Burlington Bike Path Rehabilitation, Burlington, VT
• VTrans, Maple Street Railroad Crossing, Burlington, VT
• Duxbury / Scrabble Hill Rd Stabilization, Duxbury, VT
• Brownington / Center Road Slope Stabilization, Brownington, VT
• Manchester Rail Trail, Manchester, VT
• VTrans, I-89 Exit 17 Interchange, Colchester, VT
• US 5/ VT 12 Hartland Three Corners Intersection Improvements, Hartland, VT
• VTrans, VT 110 at Mill Street Reconstruction, Barre, VT
• Lake Street Connection, St. Albans, VT


Registrations/Certifications

• Professional Engineer, VT


Education & Affiliations

• BS, Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire




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Transportation Support
 Cierra Ford, PE, ENV SP
 Transportation Engineer




Cierra is a Transportation Engineer in VHB’s Winooski, Vermont, office with extensive experience in
scoping and design, construction inspection, and developing plans for transportation and
infrastructure projects, including pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, urban roadways, and bridge
approaches. Cierra is proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads for roadway and utility modeling and
plan production, and assists with developing specifications, estimates, and bid documents for state
and municipal projects.



Relevant Experience

• City of Burlington, Great Streets–Main Street Revitalization, Burlington, VT
• City of Winooski, Main Street Revitalization, Winooski, VT
• South Burlington Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge, South Burlington, VT
• BTV Quick Build Conversions, Burlington, VT
• Town of Rockingham, Intersection Study, Rockingham, VT
• Town of Killington, Killington Road Phase 1, Killington, VT
• Health Path Scoping Study (MAS Project), St. Albans, VT
• Hartland Three Corners Intersection, Hartland, VT
• Town of Castleton, Castleton Route 4A Sidewalk, Castleton, VT


Registrations/Certifications

• Professional Engineer (Civil), VT
• Envision Sustainability Professional


Education & Affiliations

• BS, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute



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TIF Expert
 Heidi Amspaugh
 Principal
 heidi.amspaugh@bakertilly.com
 317.465.1517




Heidi’s practice includes working with municipalities and counties to finance capital infrastructure
projects through issuance of municipal bonds payable from property taxes, local income taxes, tax
increment financing (TIF) and other revenue sources. She specializes in downtown and mixed-use
redevelopment projects. Heidi also assists with enhancing local communities by developing incentive
packages utilizing TIF, tax abatement, and other incentives. She assists communities through long
term financial, capital planning and TIF management and reporting requirements.

Heidi is a registered municipal advisor representative and speaks on municipal bond issuance and
other financial topics related to public finance at conferences and universities



Relevant Experience

• Leads Baker Tilly’s Tax Increment Finance practice nationally.
• Advises cities, towns and counties on tax-exempt and taxable municipal bond structuring and
  issuance.
• Assists in strategizing and creating TIF Areas.
• Provides support for communities related to the administration of TIF allocation areas, including
  strategic planning, compliance with annual reporting requirements and monitoring annual
  revenues.


Education & Affiliations

• B.S. Public Affairs, Public Financial Management Concentration at Indiana University-
 Bloomington
• National Association of Municipal Advisors (NAMA)
• Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA), past treasurer
• Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim)
• Indiana League of Municipal Clerk Treasurers (ILMCT)
• Association of Indiana Counties (AIC)
• Indiana Auditor’s Association
• Indiana Women in Public Finance
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Project 1: Infrastructure Sequencing and Cost Evaluation;
Delivered by VHB
VHB’s mission is to inspire our people and partner with our clients and communities to create a
sustainable future. VHB’s work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, build resilience, and
contribute to economic vitality. Our cross-market, integrated approach leverages our comprehensive
services so that each project considers environmental, social, and economic factors, resulting in
sustainable solutions. We collaboratively apply technical skills anchored in this holistic approach to
deliver lasting results that help communities thrive for generations to come. Our interdisciplinary
Vermont team thrives on delivering large complex public and private sector projects including
Burlington’s Main Street Reconstruction, Winooski Main Street Revitalization projects, Cambrian Rise,
Killington Village Master Plan, and South Burlington City Center. We stand ready to help Burlington
move forward with its effort in the South End and Gateway Block.

For each the SECORD and Memorial Block Project locations, VHB will:

• Review City/developer provided development plans, phasing schedules, and infrastructure
  requirements.
• Identify interdependencies across transportation, utilities, stormwater, public spaces, and civic
  infrastructure.
• Attend one meeting each with City staff, private developers, and third-party engineers to verify
  infrastructure assumptions. Review one city/developer compiled infrastructure package.
• Develop a detailed sequencing plan, including typical design, permitting, construction, and
  occupancy milestones.
• Prepare a capital cost estimate for site and civil related infrastructure (ROM and detailed), including
  escalation and contingency factors.
• Support Taft with developing cost allocation scenarios among public and private stakeholders for
  the civil infrastructure component of each project. Coordinate sequencing with permitting and
  financing milestones.
• Estimate the long-term costs for management for the civil infrastructure component of each project.

Deliverables:

• Infrastructure Sequencing Report (VHB Lead)
• Cost Estimate Summary (VHB Lead)
• Cost Allocation Scenarios and Sensitivity Analysis (VHB Support)
• Integrated Phasing Plan (VHB Support)

Assumptions:

• All deliverables are electronic, printing/reproduction expenses not included.
• Cost estimates based upon VTrans 2- and 5-year average price lists, latest revision.
• Site plan preparation, design, public meetings, or permitting services not included.

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Project 2: Tax Stabilization Impact Analysis; Delivered by
Taft Infrastructure Advisors
Taft Infrastructure Advisors will bring experience in project finance and economic development to assist
Burlington in evaluating the use of tax stabilization as a tool for offsetting capital improvement costs for
the projects. We will model for all potential property tax revenues, analyzing cost-benefit trade-offs,
and advising on the design of stabilization agreements that align with local policy objectives while
maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability for the City.

Taft Infrastructure Advisor will perform the following tasks related to Project 2 Tax
Stabilization Impact Analysis:

• Working with all members of our team to review, and suggest utilization, of all applicable statutes
  and local policies that could be used to advance the projects.
• Explore all tax stabilization tools available to the City and analysis all potential property tax revenues
  possible under the proposed development scenarios.
• Deploy modeling expertise to develop a cost-benefit tradeoff analysis that might be able to stabilize
  the project structure.
• We will assist the City exploring tax terms, possible durations and structures to support the projects.
• Out team will assess the fiscal implications of the projects on the City’s budgets over.
• Provide policy recommendations for stabilization agreement un support of the projects and value
  capture mechanisms with practical experience.

At the conclusion of this Project, we will provide the following deliverables:

• A report on tax stabilization based on our modelling
• A memo regarding our analysis of the cost-benefit for each delivery option
• A draft stabilization agreement framework to be reviewed by the City
• All presentation materials requested by the City

Our team designs fiscally sustainable financing solutions that align public infrastructure investment with
long-term municipal policy objectives. We will work with the City to advance solutions to delivery the
best results for the projects.




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Project 3: TIF Modeling and Refinement; Delivered by Baker
Tilly
Baker Tilly can provide the City with strategy, analysis and ideas to implement your economic
development goals. We offer communities a comprehensive understanding of TIF and a full spectrum of
TIF services. Baker Tilly will provide all Municipal Advisory services directly to the City of Burlington, VT.

Baker Tilly will perform the following tasks related to Project 3 Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) Modeling and Refinement:

• Refine TIF revenue projections using zoning and entitlement data.
• Integrate ROM infrastructure costs into cash flow models.
• Evaluate bonding scenarios, fiscal risk, and revenue sufficiency.
• Model alternative phasing, bonding terms, and repayment structures.
• Ensure compliance with Vermont state TIF regulations.
• Advise on municipal budgeting and debt management strategies.

At the conclusion of our work, we will provide the following deliverables:

• TIF Cash Flow Model
• Sensitivity Analyses
• Fiscal Risk Assessment Report
• Regulatory Compliance Summary

 TIF SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE:

 Baker Tilly can provide the City with guidance in the creation of your TIF
Development of the
 program, including illustrative future cash flows, expiration schedules and
City's TIF program
 projected increment generation.

 Our team can work with the City to create your TIF policy, including the project review
TIF policy and process, underwriting standards, financing terms and broader planning and policy
strategy guidance context to look at the efficiency, competitiveness and effectiveness of your program in
 meeting your economic development goals.
 Baker Tilly can assist the City in evaluating individual requests for TIF
Project review and assistance from the development community. This includes financial modeling
gap analysis to analyze a project’s need for assistance, as well as TIF projections to analyze
 increment generation.
 We can assist the City with the placement of TIF bonds and provide all required
 post–issuance administration. As your advisor, we can help you understand how
TIF bonding
 TIF–related debt issuance can be best integrated into the City's overall financing
 needs.
 TIF should be considered one tool in your economic development toolkit to be
Guidance on layered with other financial programs, including tax credits, other special purpose
leveraging other tools districts, and state and federal grants. Baker Tilly can provide analysis and guidance
 on augmenting TIF with other financial programs to maximize value for the City.
 Baker Tilly assists with the annual administration of over 1,000 TIFs. We can assist
TIF administration the City with meeting state reporting requirements and other ongoing TIF
 administration requirements. Page 75 of 137
Project 4: Alternative Financing Structures; Delivered by
Taft Infrastructure Advisors
Taft Infrastructure Advisors experience in crafting alternative financing structures comes from a
history of assist public sector owners, or being the public sector owner, for projects around the
world. Taft will work with the City to explore and structure alternative public and private financing
tools to fund infrastructure, civic improvements, and climate resiliency initiatives. We will
incorporate funding for public infrastructure, climate change and civic programs into the project
capital stack. Our team brings year of experience in advice on all federal and state financing tools,
private financing tools, including non-traditional investors and investment structures.

Taft Infrastructure Advisor will perform the following tasks related to Project 4
Alternative Financing Structures:
• Identify applicable financing sources (federal, state, private) that could be utilized in support of
 the projects. Our team structures TIFIA loans, private activity bonds, and federal credit programs.
 We navigate PAB allocation challenges and federal compliance requirements across
 transportation, energy, and infrastructure projects. We can also coordinate federal and state
 grant applications with financing strategies, including FTA Capital Investment Grants,
 RAISE/MEGA programs, and state enterprise funds. Our integrated approach ensures grant
 timing aligns with bond issuances and compliance requirements. We facilitate structured investor
 outreach through market assessment, RFI processes, and investor presentations. Our systematic
 approach identifies optimal partners and structures partnership agreements.
• Evaluate various financing instruments including New Markets Tax Credit deals and structure
 combined NMTC/Historic Tax Credit transactions.
• Assess eligibility, advantages, and risks through the creation of a risk registry for all possible
 situations.
• Engage with private investors and financial institutions through out network of industry
 relationships.
• Prepare multi-layered capital stack scenarios and provide analysis of each possibility to the City.
• Advise on grant applications and agency partnerships at both the State and Federal levels.
• We will also work with wider partners, including Vivacity Group, for such services as broadband.

At the conclusion of this Project, we will provide the following deliverables:
• Capital Stack Options Report covering all possible and feasibility financing options.
• Financing Program Matrix to allow the City to realize the full impact of different options.
• Investor/Financing Partner Engagement Summary highlighting the views of the projects from the
 investor/partner community.
• Financing Strategies Memo providing recommendations for the City in regard to project financing
 options.
• Identify and propose framework for potential swaps.

Together, will be seek-out alternative financing structures that could provide solutions for the
Projects. We will work with the City to advance solutions to delivery the best results for the
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Project 5: Memorial Block Economic & Fiscal Impact Study;
Delivered by Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly will provide the City with full economic and fiscal impact studies for the Memorial Block
redevelopment project.

Baker Tilly will perform the following tasks related to Project 5 Memorial Block
Economic & Fiscal Impact Study:

• Assess direct, indirect, and induced economic benefits of the Memorial Block project, including
  job creation, wages, tax base expansion, and visitor spending.
• Quantify fiscal impacts on City budgets, including projected property, rooms, and sales tax
  revenues.
• Integrate findings with TIF modeling (Task 3) and tax stabilization analysis (Task 2).
• Provide clear, accessible materials for public presentation and stakeholder engagement.

At the conclusion of our work, we will provide the following deliverables:

• Memorial Block Economic & Fiscal Impact Report.
• Integrated Summary aligned with TIF and tax stabilization outputs.
• Presentation Materials for City Council, VEPC, and community stakeholders.




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Project 6: SECOND Cost-Sharing Framework; Delivered by
Taft Infrastructure Advisors
Taft Infrastructure Advisor will perform the following tasks related to Project 6 SECOND
Cost-Sharing Framework:

• Review all consultant scopes engaged by both the City and RYB under the current Pre-
  Development Agreement.
• Develop a methodology for tracking third-party design and investigative costs, expenses, and
  payments.
• Establish a ledger system for each Party to record costs incurred, with categories for mutually
  beneficial work (e.g., traffic analysis, wastewater treatment, stormwater, environmental studies).
• Create a formula for proportional reimbursement based on the scale and/or intensity of phased
  development for each parcel, incorporating key variables such as:
 – Traffic and anticipated daily vehicle trips
 – Wastewater treatment and estimated unit fixture counts
 – Stormwater treatment and impervious surface areas
 – Environmental study parcel areas
• Facilitate cooperative review sessions between the City and RYB to finalize agreement on
  proportional cost-sharing.
• Ensure that no Party is assigned responsibility for costs it has not reviewed and explicitly agreed
  to.

At the conclusion of this Project, we will provide the following deliverables:

• Draft Proportional Cost-Sharing Framework and Ledger Template.
• Finalized Cost-Sharing Formula and Reimbursement Protocol (approved by both Parties)




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 Fee Proposal
 Project & Team Professional Category Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
Project 1: Infrastructure Sequencing & Cost Evaluation
 PM/Land Development Engineer 39 Hours 266 10,374
 VHB Senior Civil Engineer 24 Hours 190 4,560
 Civil Engineer/Cost Estimator 123 Hours 149 18,327
 Subtotal $ 33,261
Project 2: Tax Stabilization Impact Analysis
 Principal 70 Hours 450 31,500
 Taft Manager 90 Hours 350 31,500
 Staff 10 Hours 250 2,500
 Subtotal $ 65,500
Project 3: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Modeling & Refinement
 Principal 20 Hours 375 7,500
 Baker Tilly Manager 30 Hours 300 9,000
 Staff 40 Hours 220 8,800
 Subtotal $ 25,300
Project 4: Other Financing Structures
 Principal 90 Hours 450 40,500
 Taft Manager 105 Hours 350 36,750
 Staff 20 Hours 250 5,000
 Subtotal $ 82,250
Project 5: Memorial Block Economic & Fiscal Impact Study
 Principal 35 Hours 375 13,125
 Baker Tilly Manager 80 Hours 300 24,000
 Staff 10 Hours 220 2,200
 Subtotal $ 39,325
Project 6: SECOND Cost-Sharing Framework
 Principal 30 Hours 450 13,500
 Taft Manager 75 Hours 350 26,250
 Staff 10 Hours 250 2,500
 Subtotal $ 42,250
Travel and Direct Costs (Reimbursable Expenses)
 Not-to-Exceed 1 12,000 12,000
 TOTAL $ 299,886




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  Firm’s/Consultant’s Related Experience
 The Taft team blends national expertise in infrastructure finance and delivery with direct, hands-on experience
 in Vermont. Collectively, team members have advised on over $25 billion in public-private and municipal
 infrastructure projects, including tax increment financing (TIF), tax stabilization agreements, and capital
 planning strategies aligned with permitting and phased development. In Vermont, Peter Smiar has led land use
 planning, utility design, and permitting for complex, multi-phase projects such as Cambrian Rise, South
 Burlington City Center, and Killington Village—each requiring extensive coordination of transportation,
 stormwater, and public realm improvements. VHB engineers Dan and Cierra contribute additional Vermont-
 based expertise in roadway and utility design, cost estimating, and construction coordination, with a focus on
 multimodal infrastructure through the VTrans process. Taft's public finance attorney, Matt, and Baker Tilly’s TIF
 national practice leader, Heidi, offer specialized knowledge in TIF modeling, municipal bonding, and outcome-
 based financing tools, with a track record of structuring incentive packages that promote long-term fiscal
 sustainability. Taft principals Seth and Umer provide strategic infrastructure advisory capabilities, having
 supported cities and states in aligning infrastructure delivery with development timelines on projects such as
 the DC Smart Street Lighting Project P3 and Sonoma County Civic Center. Together, this team delivers
 targeted, practical, and locally informed guidance for complex, multi-phase redevelopment efforts.

 VHB Experience Highlight

 KILLINGTON SKI AREA NEW VILLAGE CORE
 VHB is a core partner in transforming Killington Village,
 supporting a multi-stakeholder master plan featuring new
 housing, a base lodge, pedestrian spaces, and year-
 round amenities. The firm provides engineering,
 permitting, traffic analysis, natural resource planning,
 and cost estimating. VHB leads the TIF-funded redesign
 of Killington Road to support growth and utilities,
 advances stormwater improvements at Roaring Brook,
 and supports skier bridges, transit planning, and master
 planning for 14 future development parcels to realize the
 area’s four-season vision.

Baker Tilly Experience Highlight
CITY OF CARAMEL, INDIANA
In 1998, Baker Tilly was engaged to assist the Mayor and Redevelopment Commission in an aggressive effort to
redevelop and revitalize the center of the City and the surrounding commercial areas. In 2005, newly established
tax increment areas were utilized to finance a $175 million performing arts center complex, which became the
cornerstone to attract billions of dollars of private investment over the past 15 years.

Over the years, Baker Tilly has assisted the City with hundreds of financing feasibilities and negotiations of mixed-
use development projects, parking structures, corporate headquarters and other commercial projects. We have
assisted the City in financing hundreds of millions of dollars of infrastructure including award-winning roadways
and roundabouts. A wide array of financing, revenues, security and credit enhancement has been utilized to
leverage private investment and also leverage State funds for infrastructure. We continue to assist the City with
tax increment monitoring, projections, developer financings and new infrastructure.

Over the past 20 years, the City of Carmel has been transformed from a small bedroom community of
Indianapolis into a vibrant city and received numerous awards including being ranked as the number one best
place to live in America by Money Magazine.
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Selected References
CLIENT INFO City of North Miami, Florida
 John Lorfils, Interim Deputy City Manager
 776 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161
 P: 305-893-6511, Ext. 19051 E: jlorfils@northmiamifl.gov

PROJECT The City of North Maimi needs a new City Hall and additional space for an expended
BACKGROUND police HQ. The civic development is seen as the catalyze for a redevelopment of the
 downtown urban core to help accelerate real estate values and encourage new residents
 and businesses. TIA professional have assisted the City in receiving an Innovative
 Finance and Asset Concession grant from the US DOT supporting this project.

SCOPE TIA professionals, at a different firm and now with TIA, is the lead advisor to the City on
 development project affordability models, project structuring, and procurement
 processes. Our team is assisting in structure of the project in a way to maximize transit
 access. TIA also conducted various revenue studies and identified revenue capture.


CLIENT INFO City of Burlington, VT, Department of Public Works
 Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works
 645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
 P: 802.863.9094 E: cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov

PROJECT The Great Streets Main Street project is Burlington’s third significant project under the
BACKGROUND Great Streets Initiative. The project consists of full engineering design of a seven-block-
 long section of Main Street from Battery Street to South Union Street. The project began
 at the Alternatives Development and Public Involvement phase, continuing forward to
 Conceptual Plans through Contract Documents.

SCOPE VHB developed the final design and cost estimate, which included enhancing all
 elements of the streetscape to give Main Street a distinct identity, upgrading pedestrian
 facilities, installing bicycle facilities, improving stormwater infrastructure and treatment,
 and replacing and modernizing traffic signal equipment at six intersections.


CLIENT INFO City of Carmel, IN
 Sue Finkam, Mayor
 One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
 P: 317.571.2401 E: sfinkam@carmel.in.gov

PROJECT Since 1998, Baker Tilly has been engaged to assist the Mayor and Redevelopment
BACKGROUND Commission in an aggressive effort to redevelop and revitalize the center of the City and
 the surrounding commercial areas. In 2005, newly established tax increment areas were
 utilized to finance a $175 million performing arts center complex, which became the
 cornerstone to attract billions of dollars of private investment over the past 15 years.

SCOPE Baker Tilly has assisted the City with hundreds of financing feasibilities and development
 projects, parking structures, corporate headquarters and other commercial projects. We
 have assisted the City in financing hundreds of millions of dollars of infrastructure
 including award-winning roadways and roundabouts. Page 81 of 137
Firm’s/Consultant’s Performance
Taft implements a multi-tiered quality system that embeds accountability and transparency at every
level. Authoring occurs in discipline-specific teams, with layered QA/QC using checklists, redlines,
and version control via TitanFile, a secure file storage and sharing platform. Deliverables are reviewed
by senior leads and principal-level reviewers before client submission. This structure promotes
consistency, responsiveness, and long-term institutional value.




  PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTER-FIRM COORDINATION QUALITY CONTROL
 Assign leads and structure Align contractors through kickoff Apply layered review with
  phases to ensure continuous, meetings and cross-discipline checklists, dashboards, and
 responsive oversight frameworks partner approvals




  INTEGRATED APPROACH CLIENT COMMUNICATION RISK MANAGEMENT
  Align findings and methods Maintain regular meetings, Track, measure, and mitigate
across projects while preserving shared deadlines, and tracked risk using structured monthly
 scope clarity document updates reviews




 TIMELINE MANAGEMENT CITY COORDINATION DELIVERBALE STANDARDS
  Use phased workplans and Engage City and regional Ensure draft readiness, version
 quarterly reviews to meet and partners through clear, decision- control, and polished final
 exceed deadlines making channels products

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 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW

 Suite 500

 Washington, D.C. 20001

 TaftInfra.com

 Seth Miller Gabriel: (202) 664-1541
 Umer Yaqub: (202) 664-1542




Proposal Disclaimer

This submission, including all attachments, is proprietary to Taft Infrastructure Advisors and its team and is
provided solely for the City of Burlington’s evaluation of RFQ for Expert Consulting Services.

All pricing and statements are based on information available as of the proposal date and are subject to the City
of Burlington’s final scope and contract terms.

© 2025 Taft Infrastructure Advisors. All rights reserved.


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 Attachment C:
 Burlington Standard Contract Conditions For Consultants


1. DEFINITIONS:
 A. The “Contract” shall mean the Contract between Consultant and the City to which these
 conditions apply and includes this Attachment C.
 B. The “Consultant” shall mean Taft Infrastructure Advisors
 C. The “City” shall mean the City of Burlington, Vermont or any of its departments.
 D. The “Effective Date” shall mean the date on which the Contract becomes effective
 according to its terms, or if no effective date is stated, the date that all parties to it have
 signed.
 E. The “Parties” shall mean the parties to this Contract.
 F. The “Work” shall mean the services being provided by the Consultant, as provided in
 the Contract.

2. REGISTRATION: The Consultant agrees to be registered with the Vermont Secretary of
 State’s office as a business entity doing business in the State of Vermont at all times this Contract
 is effective. This registration must be complete prior to Contract execution.

3. INSURANCE & INDEMNIFICATION: The insurance and indemnification provisions set
 forth in Attachment C-1 are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth. Any
 provisions of this Contract for indemnification, defense, release of liability, or warranty, shall
 survive termination hereof.

4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Consultant shall disclose in writing to the City any actual
 or potential conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest by the Consultant, its
 employees or agents, or its subconsultants, if any.

5. PLANS, RECORDS, AND AVAILABLE DATA: The City agrees to make available, at no
 charge, for the Consultant’s use all available data related to the Contract including any
 preliminary plans, maps, drawings, photographs, reports, traffic data, calculations, EDM,
 valuable papers, topographic survey, utility location plats, or any other pertinent public records.

6. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: The Consultant shall employ only
 qualified personnel with appropriate and valid licensure, to the extent a license is required for
 the work performed. The City shall have the right to approve or disapprove key personnel
 assigned to administer activities related to the Contract.

 Except with the approval of the City, during the life of the Contract, the Consultant shall not
 employ:

 1. Any City employees who are directly involved with the awarding, administration,
 monitoring, or performance of the Contract or any project(s) that are the subjects of
 the Contract.

 2. Any person so involved within one (1) year of termination of employment with the
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 City.

 The Consultant warrants that no company or person has been employed or retained, other than
 a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, to solicit or secure this Contract, and
 that no company or person has been paid or has a contract with the Consultant to be paid, other
 than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage,
 brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award or
 making of the Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the City shall have the right to
 annul the Contract, without liability to the City, and to regain all costs incurred by the City in the
 performance of the Contract.

 The City reserves the right to require removal of any person employed by a Consultant, from
 work related to the Contract, for misconduct, incompetence, or negligence as determined by the
 City, in the due and proper performance of Consultant’s duties, or for neglecting or refusing to
 comply with the requirements of the Contract.

7. PERFORMANCE: Consultant warrants that performance of Work will conform to the
 requirements of this Contract. Consultant shall use that degree of ordinary care and reasonable
 diligence that an experienced and qualified provider of similar services would use acting in like
 circumstances and experience in such matters and in accordance with the standards, practices
 and procedures established by Consultant for its own business.

8. DESIGN STANDARDS:

 a. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in the Contract, or directed in writing, Consultant
 services, studies or designs, that include or make reference to plans, specifications, special
 provisions, computations, estimates, or other data shall be in conformance with applicable
 City, state, and federal specifications, manuals, codes or regulations, including supplements
 to or revisions thereof, adopted prior to or during the duration of this Contract. In case of
 any conflict with the guidelines referenced, the Consultant is responsible to identify and
 follow any course of direction provided by the City.

 b. The Consultant shall ensure that any design conforms to applicable requirements of the
 Americans with Disabilities Act, including any regulations or design standards promulgated
 pursuant thereto (including, without limitation, the current edition of the ADA Accessibility
 Guidelines), and any more stringent disability access laws that may apply. If applicable to
 the Work, and to the extent appropriate in the Consultant’s reasonable professional
 judgment, the Consultant shall build reasonable tolerances into plans to ensure that as-built
 or remodeled, buildings or structures comply with applicable accessibility standards (e.g., so
 that the future tiling of a wall will not cause a restroom stall to fail to meet minimum width
 standards, etc.).

9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPERVISION: The Consultant shall assume primary responsibility
 for general supervision of Consultant employees and their sub-consultants for all work performed
 under the Contract and shall be solely responsible for all procedures, methods of analysis,
 interpretation, conclusions and contents of work performed under the Contract. The Consultant
 shall be responsible to the City for all acts or omissions of its subconsultants and any other person
 performing work under this Contract.
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 The Parties acknowledge and agree that Taft has been engaged to provide services for Projects 2,
 4, and 6 and to manage and administer the overall engagement of the other Projects on behalf of
 the City of Burlington. All technical, design-related, municipal advisory, engineering, or
 architectural services, will be performed exclusively by Baker Tilly and VHB, respectively for
 their services (“Subconsultant”). Taft shall not be deemed to have provided any professional
 services requiring a professional license or registration, including municipal advisory services as
 defined under the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or any advice
 concerning the structure, timing, terms, or other aspects of municipal securities. Payments to
 Subconsultant shall be made through Taft as the contracting entity, but such payment arrangement
 does not alter the independent professional responsibility of Subconsultant for its work product or
 relieve Subconsultant of any obligations owed to the Client under this Agreement.


10. UTILITIES: Whenever a facility or component of a private, public, or cooperatively-owned
 utility will be affected by any proposed construction, the Consultant will counsel with the City,
 plus achieve any necessary contacts and discussions with the affected owners, regarding any
 requirement necessary for revisions of facilities or existing installations, both above and below
 ground. Any such installations must be completely and accurately exhibited on any detail sheets
 or plans. The Consultant shall inform the City, in writing, of any such contacts and the results
 thereof.

11. INSPECTION OF WORK: The City shall, at all times, have access to the Consultant’s work for
 the purposes of inspection, accounting, and auditing, and the Consultant shall provide whatever
 access is considered necessary to accomplish such inspections. At any time, the Consultant shall
 permit the City or representative for the City the opportunity to inspect any plans, drawings,
 estimates, specifications, or other materials prepared or undertaken by the Consultant pursuant to
 the Contract, as well as any preparatory work, work-in-progress, or completed work at a field site,
 where applicable.

 Conferences, visits to a site, or an inspection of the work, may be held at the request of any
 involved party or by representatives of the City.

12. REVIEWS AND ACCEPTANCES: All preliminary and detailed designs, plans,
 specifications, estimates or other documents prepared by the Consultant, shall be subject to
 review and endorsement by the City.

 Approval for any inspections or sequences of progress of work shall be documented by letters,
 memoranda or other appropriate written means.

 A frequency for formal reviews shall be set forth in the Contract. Informal reviews, conducted
 by the City will be performed as deemed necessary. The Consultant shall respond to all official
 comments regardless of their source. The Consultant shall supply the City with written copies
 of all correspondence relating to formal and informal reviews.

 No acceptance shall relieve a Consultant of their professional obligation to correct any defects
 or errors in their work at their own expense.

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13. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Whenever it is necessary to perform work in the field, particularly with
 respect to reconnaissance, the Consultant will endeavor to maintain good relations with the public
 and any affected property owners. Personnel employed by or representing the Consultant shall
 conduct themselves with propriety. The Consultant agrees to inform property owners and/or
 tenants, in a timely manner, if there is need for entering upon private property as an agent of the
 City, in accordance with 19 V.S.A. § 35 and §.503, to accomplish the work under the Contract.
 The Consultant agrees that any work will be done with minimum damage to the land and
 disturbance to the owner. Upon request of the Consultant, the City shall furnish a letter of
 introduction to property owners soliciting their cooperation and explaining that the Consultant is
 acting as an agent of the City.

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Acknowledgment of the City’s support must be included in any
 and all publications, renderings and project publicity, including audio/visual materials developed
 under this Contract.

15. APPEARANCES:

 A. Hearings and Conferences: The Consultant shall provide services required by the City and
 necessary for furtherance of any work covered under the Contract. These services shall
 include appropriate representation at design conferences, public gatherings and hearings, and
 appearances before any legislative body, commission, board, or court, to justify, explain and
 defend its contractual services covered under the Contract.

 The Consultant shall perform any liaison that the City deems necessary for the furtherance
 of the work and participate in conferences with the City, at any reasonable time, concerning
 interpretation and evaluation of all aspects covered under the Contract.

 The Consultant further agrees to participate in meetings with the City and any other
 interested or affected participant, for the purpose of review or resolution of any conflicts
 pertaining to the Contract.

 The Consultant shall be equitably paid for such services and for any reasonable expenses
 incurred in relation thereto in accordance with the Contract.

 B. Appearance as Witness: If and when required by the City, the Consultant, or an appropriate
 representative, shall prepare and appear for any litigation concerning any relevant project or
 related contract, on behalf of the City. The Consultant shall be equitably paid, to the extent
 permitted by law, for such services and for any reasonable expenses incurred in relation
 thereto, in accordance with the Contract.

16. PAYMENT PROCEDURES: The City shall pay, or cause to be paid, to the Consultant or the
 Consultant’s legal representative payments in accordance with the Contract. All payments will be
 made in reliance upon the accuracy of all representations made by the Consultant, whether in
 invoices, progress reports, emails, or other proof of work. When applicable, for the type of payment
 specified in the Contract, the progress report shall summarize actual costs and any earned portion
 of fixed fee.

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 All invoices and correspondence shall indicate the applicable project name, project number and the
 Contract number. When relevant, the invoice shall further be broken down in detail between
 projects.

 When applicable, for the type of payment specified in the Contract, expenses for meals and travel
 shall be limited to the current approved in-state rates, as determined by the State of Vermont’s labor
 contract, and need not be receipted. All other expenses are subject to approval by the City and must
 be accompanied with documentation to substantiate their charges.

 No approval given or payment made under the Contract, shall be conclusive evidence of the
 performance of the Contract, either wholly or in part thereof, and no payment shall be construed to
 be acceptance of defective work or improper materials.

 The City agrees to pay the Consultant and the Consultant agrees to accept, as full compensation,
 for performance of all services rendered and expenses incurred, the fee specified in the Contract.

 Upon completion of all services covered under the Contract and payment of the agreed upon fee,
 the Contract with its mutual obligations shall end.

17. DUTY TO INFORM CITY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENT ERRORS: If Consultant
 knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, that a clearly identifiable error or omission exists in
 the Contract Documents, including but not limited to unit prices and rate calculations, Consultant
 shall immediately give the City written notice thereof. Consultant shall not cause or permit any
 Work to be conducted which may relate to the error or omission without first receiving written
 notice by the City that City representatives understand the possible error or omission and have
 approved of modifications to the Contract Documents or that Consultant may proceed without
 any modification being made to Contract Documents.

18. NON-APPROPRIATION: The obligations of the City under this Contract are subject to
 annual appropriation by the Burlington City Council. If no funds or insufficient funds are
 appropriated or budgeted to support continuation of payments due under this Contract, the
 Contract shall terminate automatically on the first day of the fiscal year for which funds have
 not been appropriated. The Parties understand and agree that the obligations of the City to make
 payments under this Contract shall constitute a current expense of the City and shall not be
 construed to be a debt or a pledge of the credit of the City. The decision whether or not to budget
 and appropriate funds during each fiscal year of the City is within the discretion of the Mayor
 and City Council of the City. The City shall deliver written notice to Consultant as soon as
 practicable of any non-appropriation, and Contract Consultant shall not be entitled to any
 payment or compensation of any kind for work performed after the City has delivered written
 notice of non-appropriation.

19. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS: No changes or amendments to the Work of the Contract
 shall be effective unless documented in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the
 City and the Consultant.

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  diligently and no charges or claims for damages shall be made by the Consultant for delays or
  hindrances, from any cause whatsoever, during the progress of any portion of services specified
  in the Contract. Such delays or hindrances, if any, may be compensated for by an extension of
  time for such reasonable period as the City may decide. Time extensions shall be granted by
  amendment, only for excusable delays, such as delays beyond the control of the Consultant and
  without the fault or negligence of the Consultant.

21. PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY:

  A. Compliance with Mandates and Guidance: The Consultant is advised that public health
 emergencies—meaning public health emergencies, as declared by the City, the State of
 Vermont, or the Federal Government—may introduce significant uncertainty into the
 project. The Consultant must comply with all local, state, federal orders, directives,
 regulations, guidance, advisories during a public health emergency. Consultant shall adhere
 to the below provisions and consider public health emergencies as it develops project
 schedules and advances the Work.

  B. Creation of Public Health Emergency Plan: For any work performed on-site at a City
 location, the Consultant shall create a public health emergency plan acceptable to the City.
 The Consultant shall be responsible for following this plan and ensuring that the project or
 site is stable and in a safe and maintainable condition.
 a. Public Health Emergency Plan: The Public Health Emergency Plan will contain:
 i. Measures to manage risk and mitigate potential impacts to the health and
 safety of the public, the City and Consultant’s workers;
 ii. Explicit reference to any health and safety performance standards and
 mandates provided by the City, the State of Vermont, the Federal
 government, or other relevant governmental entities;
 iii. A schedule for possible updates to the plan as standards and mandates change;
 and
 iv. Means to adjust the schedule and sequence of work should the emergency
 change in nature or duration.
 b. Review and Acceptance of Plan:
 i. Consultant must provide the plan to the City by the Effective Date of this
 Contract or by one (1) week prior to the commencement of on-site activities,
 whichever is later.
 ii. The City shall have sole discretion to require changes to the plan.
 iii. The City may revisit the plan at any time to verify compliance with
 obligations that arise under a state of emergency.

  C. Enforcement & Stoppage of Work: Consultant fails to comply with either 1) the approved
 public health emergency plan, or 2) any local, state, federal orders, directives, regulations,
 guidance, or advisories during a public health emergency, the City may stop Work under the
 Contract until such failure is corrected. Such failure to comply shall constitute a breach of
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 Upon stoppage of work, the City may allow Work to resume, at a time determined by the
 City, under this Contract if such failure to comply is adequately corrected. The City shall
 have sole discretion in determining if Consultant has adequately corrected its failure to
 comply with the above.

 If Consultant’s breach of Contract has not been cured within seven (7) days after notice to
 stop Work from the City, then City may terminate this Contract, at its discretion.

 D. City Liability Relating to Potential Delays: If a public health emergency is declared, the
 City will not be responsible for any delays related to the sequence of operations or any
 expenses or losses incurred as a result of any delays. Any delays related to a public health
 emergency will be excusable, but will not be compensable.

22. FORCE MAJEURE: Neither Party to this Contract shall be liable to the other for any failure
 or delay of performance of any obligation under this Contract to the extent the failure or delay
 is caused by acts of God, public health emergencies, epidemics, acts of the public enemy, acts
 of superior governmental authority, weather conditions, riots, rebellion, sabotage, or any other
 circumstances for which it is not responsible or which is not under its control (“Force Majeure”).
 To assert Force Majeure, the nonperforming party must prove that a) it made all reasonable
 efforts to remove, eliminate, or minimize the cause of delay or damage, b) diligently pursued
 performance of its obligations, c) substantially fulfilled all obligations that could be fulfilled,
 and d) timely notified the other part of the likelihood or actual occurrence of a Force Majeure
 event. If any such causes for delay are of such magnitude as to prevent the complete performance
 of the Contract within two (2) years of the originally scheduled completion date, either Party
 may by written notice request to amend or terminate the Contract. The suspension of any
 obligations under this section shall not cause the term of this Contract to be extended and shall
 not affect any rights accrued under this Contract prior to the occurrence of the Force Majeure.
 The Party giving notice of the Force Majeure shall also give notice of its cessation.

23. PAYMENT FOR EXTRA WORK, ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR CHANGES: The City
 may, in writing, and without invalidating the Contract, require changes resulting from revision or
 abandonment of work already performed by the Consultant or changes in the scope of work.

 The value of such changes, to the extent not reflected in other payments to the Consultant, shall be
 incorporated in an amendment and be determined by mutual agreement. Any adjustments of this
 nature shall be executed under the appropriate fee established in the Contract, based on the adjusted
 quantity of work.

 No changes for which additional fee payment is claimed shall be made unless pursuant to a written
 order from the City, and no claim for payment shall be valid unless so ordered.

 The Consultant agrees to maintain complete and accurate records, in a form satisfactory to the City
 for all time devoted directly to same by Consultant employees. The City reserves the right to audit
 the records of the Consultant related to any extra work or additional services. Any such services
 rendered shall be subject, in all other respects, to the terms of the Contract. When changes are so
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 been fully executed, unless written notice to proceed is issued by the City. Any claim for extension
 of time that may be necessitated as a result of extra work or additional services and changes shall
 be given consideration and evaluated insofar as it directly relates to the change.

24. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TIME SCHEDULE: If the City is dissatisfied because of
 slow progress or incompetence in the performance of the Work in accordance with the schedule
 for completion of the various aspects of construction, the City shall give the Consultant written
 notice in which the City shall specify in detail the cause of dissatisfaction. Should the Consultant
 fail or refuse to remedy the matters complained of within five days after the written notice is
 received by the Consultant, the City shall have the right to take control of the Work and either
 make good the deficiencies of the Consultant itself or direct the activities of the Consultant in
 doing so, employing such additional help as the City deems advisable. In such events, the City
 shall be entitled to collect from the Consultant any expenses in completing the Work. In
 addition, the City may withhold from the amount payable to the Consultant an amount
 approximately equal to any interest lost or charges incurred by the City for each calendar day
 that the Consultant is in default after the time of completion stipulated in the Contract
 Documents.

25. RETURN OF MATERIALS: Consultant agrees that at the expiration or termination of this
 Contract, it shall return to City all materials provided to it during its engagement on behalf of
 City.

26. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT; RELEASE: Consultant’s acceptance of the final
 payment shall be a release in full of all claims against the City or its agents arising out of or by
 reason of the Work. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the Consultant
 or their sureties from any obligations under the Contract Documents or any performance or
 payment bond.

27. OWNERSHIP OF THE WORK: The Consultant agrees that the ownership of all studies, data
 sheets, survey notes, subsoil information, drawings, tracings, estimates, specifications,
 proposals, diagrams, calculations, EDM and other material prepared or collected by the
 Consultant, hereafter referred to as "instruments of professional service", shall become the
 property of the City as they are prepared and/or developed during execution of the Contract. The
 Consultant agrees to allow the City access to all “instruments of professional service” at any
 time. The Consultant shall not copyright any material originating under the Contract without
 prior written approval of the City. No publications or publicity of the work, in part or in total,
 shall be made without the express written agreement of the City, except that Consultant may in
 general terms use previously developed instruments of professional service to describe its
 abilities for a project in promotional materials.

28. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS: The Parties under the Contract hereby mutually agree that, if
 patentable discoveries or inventions should result from work performed by the Consultants under
 the Contract, all rights accruing from such discoveries or inventions shall be the sole property of
 the Consultant. The Consultant, however, agrees to and does hereby grant to the City an
 irrevocable, nonexclusive, non-transferable, and royalty-free license to the manufacture, use,
 and disposition of any discovery or invention that may be developed as a part of the Work under
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29. PUBLIC RECORDS: The Consultant understands that any and all records related to and
 acquired by the City, whether electronic, paper, or otherwise recorded, are subject to the
 Vermont Public Records Act and that the determination of how those records must be handled
 is solely within the purview of City. The Consultant shall identify all records that it considers
 to be trade secrets as that term is defined by subsection 317(c)(9) of the Vermont Public Records
 Act and shall also identify all other records it considers to be exempt under the Act. It is not
 sufficient to merely state generally that the record is proprietary or a trade secret or is otherwise
 exempt. Particular records, pages or section which are believed to be exempt must be specifically
 identified as such and must be separated from other records with a convincing explanation and
 rationale sufficient to justify each exemption from release consistent with Section 317 of Title 1
 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated.

30. RECORDS RETENTION AND ACCESS: The Consultant agrees to retain, in its files, and to
 produce to the City—within the time periods requested—all books, documents, Electronic Data
 Media (EDM), accounting records, and other records produced or acquired by the Consultant in
 the performance of this Contract which are related to the City, at any time during this Contract
 and for a period of at least three (3) years after its completion or termination. In addition, if any
 audit, claim, or litigation is commenced before the expiration of that three (3) year period, the
 records shall be retained until all related audits, claims, or litigation are resolved. The Consultant
 further agrees that the City shall have access to all the above information for the purpose of
 review and audit during the Contract period and anytime within the aforementioned retention
 period. Copies of all of the above referenced information shall be provided to the City, if
 requested, in the format in which the records were obtained, created, or maintained, such that
 their original use and purpose can be achieved. Consultant, sub-consultants, or their
 representatives performing work related to the Contract, are responsible to ensure that all data
 and information created or stored on EDM is secure and can be duplicated and used if the EDM
 mechanism is subjected to power outage, obsolescence, or damage.

31. CONTRACT DISPUTES: In the event of a dispute between the parties to this Contract each
 party will continue to perform its obligations unless the Contract is terminated in accordance
 with these terms.

32. SETTLEMENTS OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS: Neither Party shall file any litigation
 arising from this Contract without first attempting in good faith to resolve the Parties’ dispute
 through negotiated settlement or mediation; provided, however, that any applicable statute of
 limitations shall toll during any period in which the Parties are actively and mutually engaged in
 dispute resolution; and provided further that nothing herein shall prevent either Party from
 seeking emergency relief in appropriate circumstances from a court of competent jurisdiction.

33. CITY'S OPTION TO TERMINATE: The Contract may be terminated in accordance with the
 following provisions, which are not exclusive:

 A. Termination for Convenience: At any time prior to completion of services specified under
 the Contract, the City may terminate the Contract for any reason by submitting written notice
 via certified or registered mail to the Consultant, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the
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 payment to the Consultant will be made promptly for the amount of any fees earned to the
 date of the notice of termination and costs of materials obtained in preparation for Work but
 not yet installed or delivered, less any payments previously made. However, if a notice of
 termination is given to a Consultant prior to completion of twenty (20) percent of the
 estimated services, as set forth in the approved Work Schedule and Progress Report, the
 Consultant will be reimbursed for that portion of any reasonable and necessary expenses
 incurred to date of the notice of termination that are in excess of the amount earned under its
 approved fee to the date of said termination. Such requests for reimbursement shall be
 supported with factual data and shall be subject to the City’s approval. The Consultant shall
 make no claim for additional compensation against the City by reason of such termination.

B. Termination for Cause:

 i. Breach: Consultant shall be in default if Consultant fails in any manner to fully perform
 and carry out each and all conditions of this Contract, including, but not limited to,
 Consultant’s failure to begin or to prosecute the Work in a timely manner or to make
 progress as to endanger performance of this Contract; failure to supply a sufficient
 number of properly skilled employees or a sufficient quantity of materials of proper
 quality; failure to perform the Work unsatisfactorily as determined by the City; failure
 to neglect or refuse to remove materials; or in the event of a breach of warranty with
 respect to any materials, workmanship, or performance guaranty. Consultant will not
 be in default for any excusable delays as provided in Sections 19-21.

 The City may give Consultant written notice of such default. If Consultant does not
 cure such default or provide a plan to cure such default which is acceptable to the City
 within the time permitted by the City, then the City may terminate this contract for
 cause.

 ii. Proceedings for Relief of Debtors: If a federal or state proceeding for relief of debtors is
 undertaken by or against Consultant, or if Consultant makes an assignment for the benefit
 of creditors, then the City may immediately terminate this contract.

 iii. Dishonest Conduct: If Consultant engages in any dishonest conduct related to the
 performance or administration of this Contract then the City may immediately terminate
 this contract.

 iv. Cover: In the event the City terminates this contract as provided in this section, the City
 may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as the City may deem appropriate,
 services similar in scope and level of effort to those so terminated, and Consultant shall be
 liable to the City for all of its costs and damages, including, but not limited to, any excess
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 v. Rights and Remedies Not Exclusive: The rights and remedies of the City provided in this
 section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided
 by law or under this Contract.

34. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Consultant and any subconsultant approved
 under this Contract shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, including but
 not limited to the Burlington Livable Wage Ordinance, the Non-Outsourcing Ordinance, and the
 Union-Deterrence Ordinance and shall provide the required certifications attesting to
 compliance with these ordinances (see attached ordinances and certifications).

 Provisions of the Contract shall be interpreted and implemented in a manner consistent with each
 other and using procedures that will achieve the intent of both Parties. If, for any reason, a
 provision in the Contract is unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be deemed severed
 from the Contract, and the remaining provisions shall be carried out with the same force and
 effect as if the severed provisions had never been a part of the Contract.

35. CIVIL RIGHTS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: During performance of
 the Contract, the Consultant will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
 employment because of religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry,
 age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV
 positive status, crime victim status, or genetic information. Consultant, and any subconsultants,
 shall comply with any Federal, State, or local law, statute, regulation, Executive Order, or rule
 that applies to it or the services to be provided under this contract concerning equal employment,
 fair employment practices, affirmative action, or prohibitions on discrimination or harassment
 in employment.

36. CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS: By signing the Contract, the Consultant certifies, as of the
 date of signing the Contract, that the Consultant (a) is not under an obligation to pay child
 support; or (b) is under such an obligation and is in good standing with respect to that obligation;
 or (c) has agreed to a payment plan with the Vermont Office of Child Support Services and is in
 full compliance with that plan. If the Consultant is a sole proprietorship, the Consultant’s
 statement applies only to the proprietor. If the Consultant is a partnership, the Consultant’s
 statement applies to all general partners with a permanent residence in Vermont. If the
 Consultant is a corporation, this provision does not apply.

37. TAX REQUIREMENTS: By signing the Contract, the Consultant certifies, as required by law
 under 32 VSA, Section 3113, that under the pains and penalties of perjury, that the Consultant
 is in good standing with respect to payment, or in full compliance with a plan to pay, any and all
 taxes due the State of Vermont as of the date of signature on the Contract.

38. NO GIFTS OR GRATUITIES: The Consultant shall not make any payment or gift or donation
 of substantial value to any elected official, officer, employee, or agent of the City during the
 term of this Contract.

39. ASSIGNMENT: Consultant shall not sublet or assign this Work, or any part of it, without the
 written consent of the City. If any subconsultant is approved, Consultant shall be responsible
 and liable for all acts or omissions of that subconsultant for any Work performed. If any
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 subconsultant is approved, Consultant shall be responsible to ensure that the subconsultant is
 paid as agreed and that no lien is placed on any City property.

40. TRANSFERS, SUBLETTING, ETC: The Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer any
 interest in the work, covered by this Contract, without prior written consent of the City, and
 further, if any sub-consultant participates in any work involving additional services, the
 estimated extent and cost of the contemplated work must receive prior written consent of the
 City. The approval or consent to assign or sublet any portion of the work, shall in no way relieve
 the Consultant of responsibility for the performance of that portion of the work so transferred.
 The form of the sub-consultant’s contract shall be as developed by the Consultant and approved
 by the City. The Consultant shall ensure that insurance coverage exists for any operations to be
 performed by any sub-consultant as specified in the insurance requirements section of this
 Contract.

 The services of the Consultant, to be performed under the Contract, shall not be transferred
 without written authorization of the City. Any authorized sub-contracts shall contain all of the
 same provisions contained in and attached to the original Contract with the City.

41. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS: The Consultant agrees that if because of death, disability,
 or other occurrences, it becomes impossible to effectively perform its services in compliance
 with the Contract, neither the Consultant nor its surviving members shall be relieved of their
 obligations to complete the Contract unless the City agrees to terminate the Contract because it
 determines that the Consultant is unable to satisfactorily execute the Contract.

42. INTERPRETATION & IMPLEMENTATION: Provisions of the Contract shall be
 interpreted and implemented in a manner consistent with each other and using procedures that
 will achieve the intent of both Parties.

43. ARM’S LENGTH: This Contract has been negotiated at arm’s length, and any ambiguity in
 any of its terms or provisions shall be interpreted in accordance with the intent of the Parties and
 not against or in favor of either the City or Consultant.

44. RELATIONSHIP: The Consultant is an independent consultant and shall act in an independent
 capacity and not as officers or employees of the City. To that end, the Consultant shall determine
 the method, details, and means of performing the work, but will comply with all legal requirements
 in doing so. The Consultant shall provide its own tools, materials, or equipment. The Parties agree
 that neither the Consultant nor its principal(s) or employees are entitled to any employee benefits
 from the City. Consultant understands and agrees that it and its principal(s) or employees have no
 right to claim any benefits under the Burlington Employee Retirement System, the City’s worker’s
 compensation benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, or any other employee
 benefit plan offered by the City. The Consultant agrees to execute any certifications or other
 documents and provide any certificates of insurance required by the City and understands that this
 Contract is conditioned on its doing so, if requested.

 The Consultant understands and agrees that it is responsible for the payment of all taxes on the
 above sums and that the City will not withhold or pay for Social Security, Medicare, or other taxes
 or benefits or be responsible for any unemployment benefits.

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45. CHOICE OF LAW: Vermont law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be
 applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Contract, notwithstanding
 conflicts of law principles. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which
 conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. Any provision rendered
 null and void by operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this Contract to
 the extent capable of execution.

46. JURISDICTION: All suits or actions related to this Contract shall be filed and proceedings held
 in the State of Vermont, notwithstanding any other law.

47. BINDING EFFECT AND CONTINUITY: This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure
 to the benefit of the Parties, their’ respective heirs, successors, representatives, and assigns. If a
 dispute arises between the Parties, each Party will continue to perform its obligations under this
 Contract during the resolution of the dispute, until the Contract is terminated in accordance with
 its terms.

48. SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Contract, shall
 not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, which shall remain in full force
 and effect, provided that the Parties can continue to perform their obligations under this Contract
 in accordance with the intent of this Contract.

49. ENTIRE CONTRACT & AGREEMENT: This Contract constitutes the entire Contract,
 agreement, and understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Contract.
 Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or other changes to this Contract shall not have
 any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein.

50. APPENDICES: The City may attach to these conditions appendices containing various forms
 and typical sample sheets for guidance and assistance to the Consultant in the performance of
 the work. It is understood, however, that such forms and samples may be modified, altered, and
 augmented from time to time by the City as occasions may require. It is the responsibility of the
 Consultant to ensure that they have the latest versions applicable to the Contract.

51. N O THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES: This Contract does not and is not intended to confer
 any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the Parties. Enforcement of this
 Contract and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties. Any services
 or benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Contract are incidental to this Contract,
 and do not create any rights for such third parties.

52. WAIVER: Notwithstanding the passage of time, a Party’s failure or delay in exercising any
 right, power, or privilege under this Contract, whether explicit or by lack of enforcement, shall
 not operate as a waiver, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege
 preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege.

In addition to the foregoing conditions, the Federal Contract Requirements attached hereto is made
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 Federal Aid Contract Requirements

This is a federal aid contract. The request for Proposals, Notice to Bidders, or other solicitation for
this Contract may contain or incorporate by reference certain federal requirements, which are
hereby incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth.

If this is a state-aid construction contract, unless otherwise indicated in, or modified by, any
Contract Document, the 2024 VTrans Standard Specifications for Construction Contracts (or more
current version) are incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth. In case of any
conflict between the provisions thereof and the provisions of Attachment C-1 of this Contract
regarding indemnification and defense, the more stringent requirements shall apply. The 2024
Standard Specifications are available here for reference
purposes: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/construct-services/pre-
contractspecifications/vermont/2024.

If this is a federal-aid construction contract, applicable provisions of form FHWA-1273 are
incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth. The current version of this form is
available here for reference
purposes: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/programadmin/contracts/1273/1273.pdf.

If this is a federal-aid construction contract, it shall be governed by the requirements of Section
70914 of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), under Title IX of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 177-58.

If this agreement is for professional services related to a project that is subject to the Build
America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58: While professional services are not subject to
BABAA, the Consultant understands that they are responsible for ensuring that, absent a waiver by
the appropriate federal agency, the City shall not approve for use in this project, any iron, steel,
manufactured products, or construction materials unless such materials have been produced in the
United States. The Consultant shall obtain all necessary compliance certificates for work that is
within the Consultant’s scope of work. Failure to do so shall be a default under this agreement.

Guidance on complying with BABAA is outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s
Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America
Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18,2022.

The Contractor or Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
including applicable provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, and in particular applicable provisions of
Appendix II to Part 200, available here for reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-
A/chapter-II/part-200/appendix-Appendix%20II%20to%20Part%20200.

The Contractor or Consultant shall not discriminate against any person in its use of the Grant
based upon race, color, sex, gender (including pregnancy, general identity, or gender expression),
sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, mental or physical
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The Contractor or Consultant shall comply with the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in 41
C.F.R. 60-1.4(b), available here for reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-41/subtitle-
B/chapter-60/part-60-1/subpart-A/section-60-1.4#p-60-1.4(b).

Any requirement of any of the Contract Documents allowing City inspection or audit of any kind
or nature relating to the Contract shall extend to any state or federal agency.

If this contract involves the procurement of telecommunications equipment or services, then the
contract provisions referenced in Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.2105 are hereby incorporated
into this Contract by reference as though fully set forth, and are available here for
reference: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2105#FAR_4_2105.




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 Attachment C-1: Consultant’s Certificate of Insurance & Endorsements
 As used in this Attachment, the term “Contractor” shall refer to the “Consultant”.

INSURANCE: Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall obtain the following insurance
coverage from an insurance company registered and licensed to do business in the State of Vermont
and having an A.M. Best insurance rating of at least A-, financial size category VII or greater
(www.ambest.com). The certificate of insurance coverage shall be documented on forms acceptable
to the City. Compliance with minimum limits and coverage, evidenced by a certificate of insurance
showing policies and carriers that are acceptable to the City, must be received prior to the Effective
Date of the Contract. If this Contract extends to more than one year, evidence of continuing
coverage must be submitted to the City on an annual basis. Copies of any insurance policies may
be required.

The Contractor is responsible to verify and confirm in writing to the City that: (i) all subcontractors
must comply with the same insurance requirements as the Contractor; (ii) all work activities related
to the Contract shall meet minimum coverage and limits; and (iii) all coverage shall include adequate
protection for activities involving hazardous materials.

No warranty is made that the coverage and limits listed herein are adequate to cover and protect the
interests of the Contractor for the Contractor’s operations. These are solely minimums that have
been developed and must be met to protect the interests of the City.

 A. Commercial General Liability: With respect to all operations performed by the Contractor,
 subcontractors, agents or workers, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that
 commercial general liability insurance coverage, covering bodily injury and property
 damage, on an occurrence form, provides all major divisions of coverage including, but not
 limited to:

 1. Premises Operations
 2. Independent Contractors’ Protective
 3. Products and Completed Operations
 4. Personal Injury Liability
 5. Medical Expenses

 Coverage limits shall not be less than:

 1. General Aggregate $2,000,000
 2. Products-Completed/Operations Included
 3. Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
 4. Each Occurrence $1,000,000
 5. Damage to Rented Premises $ 250,000
 6. Med. Expense (Any one person) $ 5,000

 B. Workers’ Compensation/Employer Liability: With respect to all operations performed, the
 Contractor shall carry workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the
 State of Vermont and ensure that all subcontractors carry the same workers’ compensation
 insurance for all work performed by them under this contract. Minimum limits for
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 Employer's Liability:

 1. Bodily Injury by Accident: $500,000 each accident

 2. Bodily Injury by Disease: $500,000 policy limit,
 $500,000 each employee

 For contracts involving work of any kind or nature on Lake Champlain, Workers’
 Compensation/Employer’s Liability policy shall include a Maritime Endorsement
 (USL&H).

 C. Automobile Liability: The Contractor shall carry commercial automobile liability insurance
 covering all motor vehicles, including owned, non-owned and hired, used in connection with
 the Contract. Each policy shall provide coverage with a limit not less than: $1,000,000 -
 Combined Single Limit for each occurrence.

 D. Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions:

 1. General: The Contractor shall carry appropriate professional liability insurance
 covering errors and omissions made during their performance of contractual duties
 with the following minimum limits:

 (a) $2,000,000 - Annual Aggregate/Policy Limit

 (b) $1,000,000 - Per Claim/Occurrence

 2. Deductibles: The Contractor is responsible for any and all deductibles.

 3. Coverage: The Contractor shall maintain continuous professional liability coverage
 for the period of the Contract and for a period of five years following substantial
 completion of construction.

All policies shall be endorsed to provide the City thirty (30) days’ notice of cancellation. Each
policy (except workers compensation/employers’ liability and errors & omissions/professional
liability) shall be endorsed to name the City and its officers, employees, agents, successors, and
assigns as additional insureds on a primary, non-contributory basis. Each policy (except errors &
omissions/professional liability) shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against the City.


INDEMNIFICATION:

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
City and its officers and employees from liability and claims, suits, fines, penalties, expenses
(including attorneys’ fees and costs), losses, liens, judgments, and damages of any kind or nature
whatsoever (collectively, “Claims”) arising as a result of the Contractor’s acts and/or omissions in
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Professional Negligence (defined below), (i) the
Contractor shall not have a defense duty to the City or its officers and employees; and (ii) the
Contractor’s duty to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers and employees shall be
limited to the extent of the Contractor’s actual fault; provided, however, that the Contractor’s
indemnification obligation with respect to Professional Negligence shall include the obligation to
reimburse defense costs in the event and to the extent such costs are incurred and paid by the City
as the proximate cause of said Professional Negligence.

As used herein, “Professional Negligence” means a failure by the Contractor to exercise that degree
of skill and care ordinarily possessed by a reasonably prudent professional practicing in the same or
similar locality and providing the same or similar services. For greater clarity, Professional
Negligence generally includes the type of negligence covered under a Professional Liability/Errors
& Omissions policy of insurance but not necessarily under a Commercial General Liability or
Automobile Liability policy of insurance.




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 Attachment D:
 Burlington Livable Wage Ordinance Certification

 Certification of Agreement to Comply with the City of Burlington’s Livable Wage
 Ordinance

I, Seth Miller Gabriel , on behalf of Taft Infrastructure Advisors (“the Contractor”), in connection with a contract for


services to be provided to the City of Burlington (“the City”), hereby certify, under oath, that the
Contractor (and any of its subcontractors or subgrantees under this contract) shall comply with
the City’s Livable Wage Ordinance (“LW O”), B.C.O. 21-80 et seq., and that:

 (1) The Contractor shall pay all “covered employees” as defined by the LWO (including
 covered employees of subcontractors or subgrantees) a livable wage (as determined, or
 adjusted, annually by the City’s chief administrative officer), and shall provide required
 paid time off for the term of the contract (or the duration of the contracted project);

 (a) Full-time employees are entitled to 12 days of paid time off per
 year; and

 (b) Part-time employees are entitled to 12 days of paid time off per year on a
 prorated basis;

 (c) For a covered employer that provides employer assisted health care, the livable
 wageshall be at least $17.96 per hour; and

 (d) For a covered employer that does not provide employer assisted health care, the
 livable wage shall be at least $19.15 per hour.

 (2) The Contractor shall post a notice regarding the applicability of the LWO in the
 workplace or in other locations where covered employees normally work, and where
 such notice can be readily seen;

 (3) Upon request of the City’s chief administrative officer, the Contractor, for itself and, as
 applicable, for any of its subcontractors or subgrantees, shall provide payroll records,
 health insurance enrollment records, and other relevant documentation, as deemed
 necessary by the chief administrative officer, within ten (10) business days from receipt
 of the City’s request;

 (4) The Contractor shall cooperate in any investigation conducted pursuant to the LWO by
 the City’s designated accountability monitors or the City’s Office of City Attorney &
 Corporate Counsel;

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 (5) The Contractor shall not retaliate, nor allow any of its subcontractors or subgrantees to
 retaliate, against an employee or other person because such employee or person has
 exercised rights or is planning to exercise rights protected under the LW O, or has
 cooperated in an investigation conducted pursuant to the LWO;



 (6) The Contractor is required to insert in all subcontracts the requirements of the
 LWO. The

 Contractor is liable for violations of the LWO committed by its covered
 subcontractors.


 By signing below, I certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that I have personal
 knowledge of the foregoing or have made a reasonable inquiry thereinto, and that to the best of
 my knowledge and belief, the foregoing is true and correct. (See 13 V.S.A. 2904(b).)


 Date: November 5, 2025 By:

 Contractor, or its duly authorized agent




IMPORTANT NOTE: Effective January 1, 2025, for covered employees not under a labor agreement and not
working under an agreement subject to Davis-Bacon Act compliance for highway or heavy construction, if the
contract or grant amount, inclusive of amendments, is $50,000 or greater, the vendor is required to certify payroll
with each invoice. An acceptable form of certification is attached. Backup documentation may be requested in
connection with random compliance audits. Certification of subcontractor or subconsultant payroll is required
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 Attachment E:
 Burlington Outsourcing Ordinance Certification


 Certification of Compliance with the City of Burlington’s Outsourcing Ordinance

 I, Seth W. Miller Gabriel
 __________________________________, on behalf of

 Taft Infrastructure Advisors
__________________________________ (Contractor) and in connection with the

______________________________________________________________________________
Expert Consulting Services

__________[project], hereby certify under oath that (1) Contractor shall comply with the City of

Burlington’s Outsourcing Ordinance (Ordinance §§ 21-90 – 21-93); (2) as a condition of

entering into this contract or grant, Contractor confirms that the services provided under the

above-referenced contract will be performed in the United States or Canada.

 Dated at ________________________, Vermont this ____
 5 day of __________________,
 November
2025.


 By:_______________________________________________
 Duly Authorized Agent




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 Attachment F:
 Burlington Union Deterrence Ordinance Certification


 Certification of Compliance with the City of Burlington’s

 Union Deterrence Ordinance


 I, Seth W. Miller Gabriel , on behalf of Taft Infrastructure Advisors


(Contractor) and in connection with Burlington (City
contract/project/grant), hereby certify under oath that Taft Infrastructure Advisors

(Contractor) has not advised the conduct of any illegal activity, and it does not currently, nor will

it over the life of the contract advertise or provide union deterrence services in violation of the

City’s union deterrence ordinance.


Dated at , Vermont this 5 day of November , 202 5 .


By:
Duly Authorized Agent




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Attachment G: Consultant’s Certificate of Insurance & Endorsements




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 DATE(MM/DD/YYYY)
 CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 10/22/2025

 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
 CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
 BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
 REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.




 Holder Identifier :
 IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If
 SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this
 certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER CONTACT
 NAME:
Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. PHONE FAX
 (A/C. No. Ext): (317) 237-2400 (317) 237-2461
Indianapolis IN Office (A/C. No.):
450 East 96th Street E-MAIL
Suite 275 ADDRESS:
Indianapolis IN 46240 USA
 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

INSURED INSURER A: Great Northern Insurance Co. 20303
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP INSURER B: Federal Insurance Company 20281
One Indiana Square
Suite 3500 INSURER C: Chubb Indemnity Insurance Co. 12777
Indianapolis IN 46204 USA INSURER D:

 INSURER E:
 INSURER F:

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 570116318679 REVISION NUMBER:
 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
 INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
 CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
 EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. Limits shown are as requested
INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP
 LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS
  A  X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 35336083 03/15/2025 03/15/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000
 General Liability DAMAGE TO RENTED
 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR $1,000,000
 PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
 MED EXP (Any one person) $10,000




 570116318679
 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000
 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000
 PRO-
 POLICY X LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG Included
 JECT
 OTHER:
B AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 7322-25-58 03/15/2025 03/15/2026 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
 $1,000,000
 Auto (Ea accident)




 Certificate No :
 ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY ( Per person)
 X
 SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
 OWNED
 AUTOS
 AUTOS ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE
 HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNED
 (Per accident)
 ONLY AUTOS ONLY


 UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE

 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE

 DED RETENTION
 C WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 2671750930 03/15/2025 03/15/2026 X PER STATUTE OTH-
 EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ER
 Y/N Workers Compensation
 ANY PROPRIETOR / PARTNER / EXECUTIVE
 N N/A
 E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $1,000,000
 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
 (Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $1,000,000
 If yes, describe under
 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $1,000,000




 7777777707070700077761616045571110777617116304557207553037663517301073751566146330030726154442166551207467155362235452075263331361367300777605511610175607601410640777102076727242035772000777777707000707007
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
City of Burlington, Vermont and and its officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns are added as Additional Insured as
respects the General Liability and Automobile Liability as required per written contract. Notice of cancellation will be
provided in accordance with the policy provisions. General Liability and Auto Liability are primary and non-contributory to
other insurance available to the certificate holder, but only to the extent required by written contract with the insured. A
waiver of subrogation in favor of Additional Insured as respect the General Liability, Auto Liability and Workers Compensation
pursuant to a written contract.




 7777777707070700073525677115456000722140542027513007533663643137401071223772164331400703322734217310007022227353072010070333362421620010712333624216311007122237352162011077756163351765540777777707000707007
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
 SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
 EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
 POLICY PROVISIONS.

 City of Burlington, Vermont AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
 City Hall
 149 Church Street
 Burlington, VT 05401 USA




 ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
 ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

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 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE

 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

 COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE BROAD FORM ENDORSEMENT
 This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:


BUSINESS AUTO COVERAGE FORM borrow in your business or your personal
This endorsement modifies the Business Auto Coverage Form. affairs.
1. EXTENDED CANCELLATION CONDITION C. Lessors as Insureds
 Paragraph A.2.b. – CANCELLATION - of the Paragraph A.1. – WHO IS AN INSURED – of
 COMMON POLICY CONDITIONS form IL 00 17 is SECTION II – LIABILITY COVERAGE is
 deleted and replaced with the following: amended to add the following:
 b. 60 days before the effective date of cancellation if e. The lessor of a covered “auto” while the
 we cancel for any other reason. “auto” is leased to you under a written
2. BROAD FORM INSURED agreement if:
 A. Subsidiaries and Newly Acquired or Formed (1) The agreement requires you to
 Organizations As Insureds provide direct primary insurance for
 The Named Insured shown in the Declarations is the lessor; and
 amended to include: (2) The “auto” is leased without a driver.
 1. Any legally incorporated subsidiary in which Such leased “auto” will be considered a
 you own more than 50% of the voting stock on covered “auto” you own and not a covered
 the effective date of the Coverage Form. “auto” you hire.
 However, the Named Insured does not include However, the lessor is an “insured” only
 any subsidiary that is an “insured” under any for “bodily injury” or “property damage”
 other automobile policy or would be an resulting from the acts or omissions by:
 “insured” under such a policy but for its 1. You;
 termination or the exhaustion of its Limit of 2. Any of your “employees” or agents;
 Insurance. or
 2. Any organization that is acquired or formed by 3. Any person, except the lessor or
 you and over which you maintain majority any “employee” or agent of the
 ownership. However, the Named Insured lessor, operating an “auto” with the
 does not include any newly formed or acquired permission of any of 1. and/or 2.
 organization: above.
 (a) That is an “insured” under any other D. Persons And Organizations As Insureds
 automobile policy; Under A Written Insured Contract
 (b) That has exhausted its Limit of Insurance Paragraph A.1 – WHO IS AN INSURED – of
 under any other policy; or SECTION II – LIABILITY COVERAGE is
 (c) 180 days or more after its acquisition or amended to add the following:
 formation by you, unless you have given f. Any person or organization with respect to
 us written notice of the acquisition or the operation, maintenance or use of a
 formation. covered “auto”, provided that you and
 Coverage does not apply to “bodily injury” or such person or organization have agreed
 “property damage” that results from an “accident” under an express provision in a written
 that occurred before you formed or acquired the “insured contract”, written agreement or a
 organization. written permit issued to you by a
 B. Employees as Insureds governmental or public authority to add
 Paragraph A.1. – WHO IS AN INSURED – of such person or organization to this policy
 SECTION II – LIABILITY COVERAGE is amended to as an “insured”.
 add the following: However, such person or organization is
 d. Any “employee” of yours while using a an “insured” only:
 covered “auto” you don’t own, hire or


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 (1) with respect to the operation, d. Rental Expense
 maintenance or use of a covered We will pay the following expenses that you or
 “auto”; and any of your “employees” are legally obligated
 (2) for “bodily injury” or “property damage” to pay because of a written contract or
 caused by an “accident” which takes agreement entered into for use of a rental
 place after: vehicle in the conduct of your business:
 (a) You executed the “insured MAXIMUM WE WILL PAY FOR ANY ONE
 contract” or written agreement; or CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT:
 (b) The permit has been issued to 1. $2,500 for loss of income incurred by the
 you.
 rental agency during the period of time that
3. FELLOW EMPLOYEE COVERAGE
 vehicle is out of use because of actual
 EXCLUSION B.5. - FELLOW EMPLOYEE – of
 SECTION II – LIABILITY COVERAGE does not apply. damage to, or “loss” of, that vehicle, including
4. PHYSICAL DAMAGE – ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY income lost due to absence of that vehicle for
 TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE COVERAGE use as a replacement;
 Paragraph A.4.a. – TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES 2. $2,500 for decrease in trade-in value of the
 – of SECTION III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE rental vehicle because of actual damage to
 COVERAGE is amended to provide a limit of $50 per that vehicle arising out of a covered “loss”; and
 day for temporary transportation expense, subject to a 3. $2,500 for administrative expenses incurred
 maximum limit of $1,000. by the rental agency, as stated in the contract
5. AUTO LOAN/LEASE GAP COVERAGE or agreement.
 Paragraph A. 4. – COVERAGE EXTENSIONS - of 4. $7,500 maximum total amount for paragraphs
 SECTION III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is 1., 2. and 3. combined.
 amended to add the following: 7. EXTRA EXPENSE – BROADENED COVERAGE
 c. Unpaid Loan or Lease Amounts Paragraph A.4. – COVERAGE EXTENSIONS – of
 In the event of a total “loss” to a covered “auto”, we will SECTION III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE
 pay any unpaid amount due on the loan or lease for a is amended to add the following:
 covered “auto” minus: e. Recovery Expense
 1. The amount paid under the Physical Damage We will pay for the expense of returning a
 Coverage Section of the policy; and stolen covered “auto” to you.
 2. Any: 8. AIRBAG COVERAGE
 a. Overdue loan/lease payments at the time of Paragraph B.3.a. - EXCLUSIONS – of SECTION
 the “loss”; III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE does not
 b. Financial penalties imposed under a lease for apply to the accidental or unintended discharge of
 excessive use, abnormal wear and tear or an airbag. Coverage is excess over any other
 high mileage; collectible insurance or warranty specifically
 c. Security deposits not returned by the lessor: designed to provide this coverage.
 d. Costs for extended warranties, Credit Life 9. AUDIO, VISUAL AND DATA ELECTRONIC
 Insurance, Health, Accident or Disability EQUIPMENT - BROADENED COVERAGE
 Insurance purchased with the loan or lease; Paragraph C.1.b. – LIMIT OF INSURANCE - of
 and SECTION III - PHYSICAL DAMAGE is deleted
 e. Carry-over balances from previous loans or and replaced with the following:
 leases. b. $2,000 is the most we will pay for "loss" in any
 We will pay for any unpaid amount due on the loan or one "accident" to all electronic equipment that
 lease if caused by: reproduces, receives or transmits audio, visual
 1. Other than Collision Coverage only if the or data signals which, at the time of "loss", is:
 Declarations indicate that Comprehensive (1) Permanently installed in or upon the
 Coverage is provided for any covered “auto”; covered "auto" in a housing, opening or
 2. Specified Causes of Loss Coverage only if the other location that is not normally used by
 Declarations indicate that Specified Causes of
 the "auto" manufacturer for the installation
 Loss Coverage is provided for any covered “auto”;
 of such equipment;
 or
 (2) Removable from a permanently installed
 3. Collision Coverage only if the Declarations indicate
 housing unit as described in Paragraph
 that Collision Coverage is provided for any
 covered “auto. 2.a. above or is an integral part of that
 6. RENTAL AGENCY EXPENSE equipment; or
 Paragraph A. 4. – COVERAGE EXTENSIONS – of (3) An integral part of such equipment.
 SECTION III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE
 is amended to add the following: 10. GLASS REPAIR – WAIVER OF DEDUCTIBLE

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 Under Paragraph D. - DEDUCTIBLE – of their rights of recovery against such person or
 SECTION III – PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE organization under a contract or agreement
 the following is added: that is entered into before such “loss”.
 No deductible applies to glass damage if the glass To the extent that the “insured’s” rights to
 is repaired rather than replaced. recover damages for all or part of any
11. TWO OR MORE DEDUCTIBLES payment made under this insurance has not
 Paragraph D.- DEDUCTIBLE – of SECTION III – been waived, those rights are transferred to
 PHYSICAL DAMAGE COVERAGE is amended to us. That person or organization must do
 add the following: everything necessary to secure our rights and
 If this Coverage Form and any other Coverage must do nothing after “accident” or “loss” to
 Form or policy issued to you by us that is not an impair them. At our request, the insured will
 automobile policy or Coverage Form applies to the bring suit or transfer those rights to us and
 same “accident”, the following applies: help us enforce them.
 1. If the deductible under this Business Auto
 Coverage Form is the smaller (or smallest) 14. UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO DISCLOSE
 deductible, it will be waived; or HAZARDS
 2. If the deductible under this Business Auto Paragraph B.2. – CONCEALMENT,
 Coverage Form is not the smaller (or smallest) MISREPRESENTATION or FRAUD of SECTION
 deductible, it will be reduced by the amount of IV – BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS - is deleted
 the smaller (or smallest) deductible. and replaced with the following:
 If you unintentionally fail to disclose any hazards
12. AMENDED DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF existing at the inception date of your policy, we will
 ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS not void coverage under this Coverage Form
 Paragraph A.2.a. - DUTIES IN THE EVENT OF because of such failure.
 AN ACCIDENT, CLAIM, SUIT OR LOSS of
 SECTION IV - BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is 15. AUTOS RENTED BY EMPLOYEES
 deleted and replaced with the following: Paragraph B.5. - OTHER INSURANCE of
 a. In the event of “accident”, claim, “suit” or SECTION IV – BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS -
 “loss”, you must promptly notify us when the is amended to add the following:
 “accident” is known to: e. Any “auto” hired or rented by your “employee”
 (1) You or your authorized representative, if on your behalf and at your direction will be
 you are an individual; considered an “auto” you hire. If an
 (2) A partner, or any authorized “employee’s” personal insurance also applies
 representative, if you are a partnership; on an excess basis to a covered “auto” hired
 (3) A member, if you are a limited liability or rented by your “employee” on your behalf
 company; or and at your direction, this insurance will be
 (4) An executive officer, insurance manager, primary to the “employee’s” personal
 or authorized representative, if you are an insurance.
 organization other than a partnership or 16. HIRED AUTO – COVERAGE TERRITORY
 limited liability company. Paragraph B.7.b.(5). - POLICY PERIOD,
 Knowledge of an “accident”, claim, “suit” or COVERAGE TERRITORY of SECTION IV –
 “loss” by other persons does not imply that the BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is deleted and
 persons listed above have such knowledge. replaced with the following:
 Notice to us should include: (5) A covered “auto” of the private passenger
 (1) How, when and where the “accident” or type is leased, hired, rented or borrowed
 “loss” occurred; without a driver for a period of 45 days or
 (2) The “insured’s” name and address; and
 less; and
 (3) To the extent possible, the names and
 17. RESULTANT MENTAL ANGUISH COVERAGE
 addresses of any injured persons or
 witnesses. Paragraph C. of - SECTION V – DEFINITIONS is
13. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION deleted and replaced by the following:
 Paragraph A.5. - TRANSFER OF RIGHTS OF “Bodily injury” means bodily injury, sickness or
 RECOVERY AGAINST OTHERS TO US of disease sustained by any person, including
 SECTION IV – BUSINESS AUTO CONDITIONS is mental anguish or death as a result of the “bodily
 deleted and replaced with the following: injury” sustained by that person.
 5. We will waive the right of recovery we would
 otherwise have against another person or
 organization for “loss” to which this insurance
 applies, provided the “insured” has waived

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 POLICY NUMBER: (25)7322-25-58 COMMERCIAL AUTO
 16-02-0316 Ed. 10 14

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 modified by the endorsement.
 This endorsement changes the policy effective on the inception date of the policy unless another date is indicated
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 Endorsement Effective Date: 03/15/2025


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 e. Regardless of the provisions of Paragraph 5.a.
 through d. above, for any liability arising out of the
 ownership, maintenance, use, rental, lease, loan, hire
 or borrowing by an ”insured” of a covered “auto” for
 which an “insured” is contractually obligated to
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 with respect to the Persons or Organizations in the
 schedule, regardless of the availability or existence of
 other collectible insurance under any other Coverage
 Form or policy that applies on a primary basis.




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 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WC 00 03 13
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We have the right to recover our payments from anyone liable for an injury covered by this policy. We will not
enforce our right against the person or organization named in the Schedule. (This agreement applies only to
the extent that you perform work under a written contract that requires you to obtain this agreement from us.)
This agreement shall not operate directly or indirectly to benefit anyone not named in the Schedule.

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Insured TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP Premium $ Incl.
Insurance Company Chubb Indemnity Insurance Company

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 January 8, 2025


Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
425 Walnut Street
Suite 1800
Cincinnati, OH 45202-3957

To Whom It May Concern:

 CONFIRMATION OF INSURANCE

 We hereby confirm that Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP has Professional
Liability Coverage under Policy LPL-1293-2025 with limits of liability not less
than $5,000,000 per claim and $5,000,000 in the aggregate with the right, under
stated conditions, to purchase extended reporting rights upon termination of such
Policy by ALAS.

 The Policy effective date is from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

 Such Policy is subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions
stated therein.


 ATTORNEYS’ LIABILITY ASSURANCE SOCIETY LTD.,
 A RISK RETENTION GROUP




By: Date: 1/8/2025
  Nancy J. Montroy
  Vice President – Director of Underwriting




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 Resolution Relating to RESOLUTION 6. 29
 Sponsor(s) : Bd. ofFinance
 Introduced: 12 / 16 / 24
 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S . DEPARTMENT OF
 Refened to: - - - - - - - -
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET
 CONCESSION GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END
 Action: .ad.o..,..p~t~ed~-- - - - -
 COORDINATED REDEVELOPMENT Date: 12/16/24
 SignedbyMayor: 12/18/24

 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 In the year Two Thousand Twenty-Four. .............. ....... .................. .... ......... ... ...... ..... .... .... ... .
 Resolved by the City Council of the City of Burlington, as follows :

 1 That WHEREAS, the city's South End has evolved from an active industrial and manufacturing hub,
2 through a period of high vacancy rates in the 1970s, and into a creative district that is still the geographic and
3 economic hub of industry and manufacturing in Burlington; and
4 WHEREAS, the South End represents just 4% of the city's total land area, and is home to nearly half
 5 of the city's office and industrial space - employing over 6,000 people in ~500 businesses, from artists and
 6 makers to companies large and small; and
 7 WHEREAS, Burlington residents and the greater community called for zoning amendments that
 8 continue to support arts and artists, light manufacturing, and innovation sector start-ups, while allowing
 9 residential use and limit heavy manufacturing (planBTV South End, 2019); and
10 WHEREAS, in July 2023, the City Council unanimously approved the South End Innovation District
11 (SEID) Zoning Amendment, which was intended to promote a vibrant urban district with a mix of uses,
12 including hundreds of new homes and neighbors coexisting with new spaces for the arts, light manufacturing,
13 higher education and other commercial uses; and
14 WHEREAS, Burlington Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the City, owns
15 68 Sears Lane; Ride Your Bike, LLC owns 125 Lakeside Avenue; and Champlain College owns 17 5 Lakeside
16 Avenue, and collectively these parties (the "Parties") own contiguous parcels totaling 13 .3 acres in the core of
17 the new SEID; and
18 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the Parties entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to
19 facilitate a conceptual design framework and infrastructure assessments for the coordinated redevelopment of
20 these parcels resulting in a vibrant, sustainable and accessible mixed-use neighborhood; and
21 WHEREAS, the Parties view this is a unique opportunity to develop a new sustainable, walkable, bike-
22 friendly, mixed-income neighborhood with public open spaces and resilient green infrastructure, and that
23 coordinated redevelopment will result in a sum that is far greater than its parts; and




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 Page 2
 Resolution Relating to AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET CONCESSION
 GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END COORDINATED
 REDEVELOPMENT

24 WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge the ongoing conceptual design must be informed by the overall
25 water, wastewater, stonnwater, traffic and parking projections - which in tum will enable the Parties to better
26 understand the magnitude of infrastructure constraints and develop strategies to address such constraints; and
27 WHEREAS , the Parties have been working together for nearly 2 years to develop a shared
28 understanding of the infrastructure opportunities and constraints for a transit-oriented-development with
29 funding from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission and the Vermont Agency of Commerce
30 and Community Development; and
31 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2024, the City Council approved a Pre-Development Agreement among the
32 Parties to engage in joint planning for the "South End Coordinated Redevelopment (SECORD)" of the subject
33 parcels noted above in a coordinated fashion with a mixed-use development project; and
34 WHEREAS, in May 2024, the Community & Economic Development (CEDO) in conjunction with the
35 Clerk/Treasurer's Office Grant Team submitted an application for funding to the US Department of
36 Transportation under the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program to assist the city and its
37 partners in delivering the desired Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) neighborhood by procuring additional
38 technical expertise to complete financial modeling, legal negotiations, civil engineering, environmental site
39 assessments, landscape architecture, feasibility studies, and engagement activities; and
40 WHEREAS, the City's application was successful and the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded
41 $1 million in grant funding to be used for the purposes detailed in the above paragraph over a three-year

42 period with no local match requirements; and
43 WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, the Board of Finance recommended to the City Council that the
44 Director of CEDO be authorized to execute a U.S. Department of Transportation Innovative Finance and
45 Asset Concession Grant Program Cooperative Agreement for $1,000,000 to enable the City to procure
46 additional technical expertise as detailed in the following paragraph;
47 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Director ofCEDO to
48 execute a U.S. Department of Transpo1tation Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program
49 Cooperative Agreement for $1,000,000 to enable the City to procure additional technical expertise to complete
50 financial modeling, legal negotiations, civil engineering, environmental site assessments, landscape
51 architecture, feasibility studies, and engagement activities as further detailed in the City's May 2024
52 application to the U.S. DOT; and




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 Page3
 Resolution Relating to AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIVE FINANCE AND ASSET CONCESSION
 GRANT OF $1 MILLION FOR SOUTH END COORDINATED
 REDEVELOPMENT

53 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Director ofCEDO to take such
54 further actions, and to execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney, as may be
55 necessary or convenient to facilitate the transactions contemplated hereby; and
56 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of CEDO may execute amendments to the
57 cooperative agreement, provided that any City match associated with such an amendment is within staffs
58 approval authority pursuant to the City's purchasing policy.
59
60 BTP/Resolutions 2024/Authorization To Accept U. S. Dep artment Of Transportation Innovative Finan ce And Asset Con cession Grant Of $1 Million
61 For South End Coordinated Redevelopment
62 I 2/06/2024




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* * * * * * * * * * * * * ORIGINAL

DISTRIBUTION: RESOLUTION RELATING TO
I hereby certify that this resolution
has been sent to the following
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department(s) on
 Asset Concession Grant Of $1 Million For South End Coordinated Redevelopment
Brian Pine, GEDO Director




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 Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist
 Version: April 2025

 Department: CEDO Submitter: Kara Alnasrawi

 Title/Subject: TAFT Contract

 Approval Requested: Meeting Date:
 ☒ Board of Finance 11/17/2025
 ☐ City Council Click or tap to enter a date.
 ☐ Both BOF and Council Click or tap to enter a date.

Instructions
 1. This form must be completed by the person submitting the materials.
 2. This form must be sent with the final submission of materials in advance of the meeting.
 3. Do not indicate that a sign-off was received until it has actually been obtained.
 4. Commission reports and presentations do not need to be reviewed by the CAO or Attorneys.
 5. Name the reviewing Attorney or HR Manager in the Note column.


 Signoff Needed Received? Approval Date Note
 Department Head Yes 11/12/2025 Kara Alnasrawi

 Mayor’s Office Yes 11/12/2025 Erin Jacobsen
 Board/Commission Choose an Click or tap to Click or tap here to enter text.
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 contracts or legal documents item. enter a date.
 City Attorney’s Office for memo and Yes 11/12/2025 Emmett Wood
 motion(s) or resolution(s)
 CAO for budget, financing, and memo Yes 11/12/2025 Katherine Schad
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MEMO

Date: November 10, 2025

To: Board of Finance/City Council

From: William M. Ward, Director of Permitting and Inspections
 Timothy Clancy, Human Resources Manager

CC: Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk/Treasurer’s Office

Subject: Reclassification of one (1) DPI – Zoning Division Manager as summarized

Executive Summary
I propose the reclassification of one (1) position in the Department of Permitting and Inspections
(DPI) Zoning Division Manager as summarized below:

  Reclassification of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division Manager/Principal
 Planner a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to
 Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner, a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-
 union Grade 24 step 13 position


Background for Reclassification
This is a reclassification request based on a job description with duties and responsibilities which
have evolved since the creation of the department and the Zoning Manager position. The
complexity and scope of the work currently being performed required a grading adjustment.
Transformed Role: The Zoning Division Manager position was created in 2019 when the
Department was created. The job description was developed 6 years ago based on the
anticipated functions required in a brand new department for a position that never existed
previously. The reclassification request is a result of an evaluation of the actual job functions
and responsibilities that naturally fall to the Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner.
Departmental Responsibilities: The Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner position carries
with it an enormous responsibility for development in Burlington. The position is responsible
for oversight and implementation of the city’s land use policies and regulations, environmental
initiatives, and state and federal standards including the National Flood Insurance Program. The
position supervises the zoning staff and oversees zoning enforcement and compliance staff.




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The position serves as the city Conservation Planner in support of the Conservation Board and
the Conservation Legacy Program. This position is responsible for maintaining the
Comprehensive Development Ordinance as amended while coordinating with Planning
Commission and Planning Director regarding intent of new or revised ordinances.
The reclassified position is the result of responsibilities which are required of the position, are
currently being performed and have not been reevaluated since 2019. This includes high level
administrative functions including management of the department web-site and
drafting/overseeing execution of department protocols. The position also supervises
coordinated services for zoning and building permits for improved cross-functional efforts,
provides zoning interpretations/determinations and acts as the City’s primary liaison with the
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources for administration of the City’s delegated shore land
regulation.

The reclassification amends the job description to reflect the role’s existing responsibilities,
required skills, job complexity, and level of authority within the department.
 Financial Impact
The increase in salary is equal to $5,528.44.65 annually, retroactive to July 1, 2025. The overall
FY26 budget impact will be neutral due to increased revenue from zoning enforcement and a two
month vacancy in a zoning position that will be not be filled until November, 2025. Any FY27
impact will be built into the FY27 budget during its development.


 Position Title FY 25 Budgeted Salary Proposed Reclassification Salary
 Zoning Division Manager/Principal $109,444.6766 $114,973.1231
 Planner



Proposed motions
Board of Finance Motion:
  To approve and recommend that the City Council approve the reclassification of the Department
 of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner a Regular, Full-time
 Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner, a
 Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 24 step 13 position, retroactive to July 1, 2025.

City Council Motion:
  To approve the reclassification of the Department of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division
 Manager/Principal Planner a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to
 Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner, a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 24
 step 13 position, retroactive to July 1, 2025.


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Zoning Manager and Principal Planner – Development Review
Page 1 of 7

 City of Burlington
 Job Description
Position Title: Zoning Manager and Principal Planner – Development Review/Assistant Zoning
Administrative Officer
Department: Permitting & Inspections
Reports to: Director of Permitting & Inspections
Pay Grade: 2224TBD Job Code: 1329TBD
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union: Non-Union

Remote Work Rating: Tier 2

General Purpose: This position is responsible for oversight and implementation of the city’s land use
policies and regulations. These include zoning and subdivision standards, environmental initiatives, and
state and federal standards such as shorelands and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The
position oversees and engages in the work of lead the Department’s Development Review Team and play
a central leadership role in the administration of the City’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance,
including supervision of permitting staff, processing and reviewing of zoning and subdivision
applications, issuingance of zoning permits, drafting ordinance amendments, supervising staff,
collaborating on zoning compliance and enforcement matters, and providing staff support to the
Development Review Board, Design Advisory Board, and the Conservation Board relative to their role in
the development review process. The position supervises zoning enforcement and compliance staff and is
the primary liaison with the City Attorney’s Office in enforcement and litigation matters. The position
serves as the City’s Conservation Planner in support of, and collaboration with, the Conservation Board
and the Conservation Legacy Program. This position also represents the Department in collaborationsis
also the primary liaison with the City’s Office of City Planning and Policy staff in and the Planning
Commission for the development of land use and development plans and policies and for the drafting of
related ordinance amendments and engages with the Planning Commission regarding the intent of
Ordinance development or revisions.

Essential Job Functions: (This section outlines the fundamental job functions that must be performed in
this position. The “Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements” and the “Physical and Mental/Reasoning
Requirements and Work Environment” state the underlying requirements that an employee must meet in
order to perform these essential functions. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.)
  Land Use Regulatory Oversight and Implementation
 o Provide staff support to the Conservation Board, Design Advisory Board, and
 Development Review Board; assist in pursuing and evaluating annual goals and objectives.
 o Provideing direction and assistance to applicants in meeting applicable regulatory
 requirements for proposed development, and in preparing the necessary submission
 materials required for a zoning or subdivision permit application.
 o Maintain a caseload of assigned development projects including:



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Zoning Manager and Principal Planner – Development Review
Page 2 of 7

  Examine received permit application submission materials for completeness in
 accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and department procedures.
  Serve as a Project Manager and the departments’ lead point of contact in the review
 of permit applications before the Development Review Board including preparing
 staff recommendations and findings of facts, conducting site visits, and making
 presentations before the Conservation Board, Design Advisory Board, and
 Development Review Board as applicable.
  Write up and distribute Development Review Board decisions and related permits.
  Take final administrative action on permit applications that do not require
 Development Review Board approval.
  Administer the City’s impact fee regulations and adjust annually for inflation.
 o Issueance of Certificates of Occupancy upon successful completion of work conducted
 pursuant to a zoning permit. Coordinate closure of older expired permits concurrent with
 closure of current permits.
 o Track and evaluate trends in development review, permit issuance, and permit closure
 (Certificates of Occupancy)
 o Review and act upon all zoning determination requests filed with the Department, in
 collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office as needed.
 o Recruit, supervise, schedule, train and evaluate personnel within the Zoning division of the
 Permitting & Inspections Department.
 o Effectively communicate with staff to ensure all work is carried out at acceptable levels.
 o Perform various budget tasks, including but not limited to, recommending annual budget
 appropriations for the division to the Department director and assuming responsibility for
 expenditure control, revenue forecasting, fee alterations, and monitor overtime while
 ensuring that operating budget is kept within expected levels.
 o Provide overall management, supervision and leadership of the Departments Development
 Review Team and the day-to-day operation and functions of the department’s
 Development Review process under the Burlington Comprehensive Development
 Ordinance including but not limited to:
 o Providing direction and assistance to applicants in meeting applicable regulatory
 requirements for proposed development, and in preparing the necessary submission
 materials required for a zoning or subdivision permit application.
 o Acceptance, review, and referral/action on zoning permit applications and related
 administrative determinations.
 o Serve as the City’s NFIP Coordinator in review of all development activities within the
 special flood hazard area. Assist in post-flood recovery efforts includingManage
 administration of FEMA-based grants for flood hazard mitigation as needed.
 o Serve as the City’s primary liaison with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources for
 administration of the City’s delegated shoreland regulations.
 o Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy upon successful completion of work conducted
 pursuant to a zoning permit.
 o Enforcement actions the City’s Comprehensive Development Ordinance, including the
 issuance of Notices of Violations, imposition of fines and related legal actions in
 collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office.
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  Supervisory Duties
 o Recruit, supervise, schedule, train and evaluate personnel within the Zoning division of the
 Permitting & Inspections Department.
 o Supervise development review and zoning enforcement staff; provide managerial support
 and technical supervision, and in collaboration with the Director provide annual employee
 performance evaluations establishing performance improvement and development
 objectives.
 o Effectively communicate with staff to ensure all work is carried out at acceptable levels.
 o Collaborate with managerial staff to identify problems and to create and implement
 solutions. Consistently work to improve workflows and desired outcomes.
 
  Administrative Duties
 o Assistant Administrative Officer duties as assigned per 24 V.S.A §4448 and
 Comprehensive Development Ordinance Article 2, Part 3.
 o Identify and coordinate execution of department priorities in collaboration with
 management and other department staff.
 o Perform various budget tasks, including but not limited to, recommending annual budget
 appropriations for the division to the Department director and assuming responsibility for
 expenditure control, revenue forecasting, fee alterations, and monitor overtime while
 ensuring that operating budget is kept within expected levels.
 o Solicit and administer state and federal grants.
 o Create and distribute board packets and agendas both directly and in a supervisory role.
 o Draft and oversee execution of departmental protocols.
 o Manage the permit system and department website in collaboration with IT office as
 needed.
 
  Policy, Procedures, and Implementation
 o Represent the Department in collaborations Act as the Department’s primary liaison with
 the City’s Office of City Planning and Policy staff in the development of land use and
 development plans and policies and drafting related ordinance amendments. Collaborate
 with the Planning Commission, City Council, and related committees.
 o Prepare and issue zoning administrative interpretations to provide guidance and clarity to
 staff and the public as to sections of the Comprehensive Development Ordinance.
 o Maintain and update the Comprehensive Development Ordinance as amended. Track and
 maintain amendment status online with the Planning Commission and the City Council.
 Coordinate with City Attorney’s Office as to amendment status, public hearings, and
 adoption. Engage with the Planning Commission and Planning Director regarding intent of
 developed or revised Ordinances.
 o Act as the Department’s liaison to the Conservation Legacy Program. Coordinate with the
 City’s Land Steward in consideration of land acquisition and conservation proposals and
 usher them through the stages of CLP and Conservation Board review.and in the
 administration of the city’s Conservation Legacy Grant program.
 o Act as the staff lead for Conservation Board planning and policy initiatives such as with
 the Open Space Plan and related implementation measures.
 o Develop, and regularly evaluate for opportunities for continuous improvement:



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  Informational and educational materials and processes necessary to assist
 applicants and members of the publics’ ability to effectively participate in the
 development review process.
  Departmental customer service practices and standards; establish performance and
 improvement objectives.
  Departmental operating procedures.
  Ongoing training programs for department staff and volunteer board members
 
  Other Duties
  Supervise development review and zoning enforcement staff; provide managerial support and
 technical supervision, and in collaboration with the Director provide annual employee
 performance evaluations establishing performance improvement and development objectives.
 o Serve as the Director of Permitting and Inspections and Zoning Administrative Officer in
 their absence.
 o
 o Serve as the department’s principal liaison with the City Attorney’s Office regarding all
 regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters acting as department representative in
 applicable development matters under litigation.
 o Serve as the Director of Permitting and Inspections and Zoning Administrative Officer in
 their absence.
  Maintain a caseload of assigned development projects including:
 o Examine received permit application submission materials for completeness in accordance
 with applicable regulatory requirements and department procedures.
 o Serve as a Project Manager and the departments’ lead point of contact in the review of
 permit applications before the Development Review Board including preparing staff
 recommendations and findings of facts, conducting site visits, and making presentations
 before the Conservation Board, Design Advisory Board, and Development Review Board
 as applicable.
 o Take final administrative action on permit applications that do not require Development
 Review Board approval.
 o Administer the City’s impact fee regulations.
  Develop, and regularly evaluate for opportunities for continuous improvement:
 o Informational and educational materials and processes necessary to assist applicants and
 members of the publics’ ability to effectively participate in the development review
 process.
 o Departmental customer service practices and standards; establish performance and
 improvement objectives.
 o Departmental operating procedures.
 o Ongoing training programs for staff and volunteer board members
  Represent the Department in collaborations with the City’s Planning and Policy staff in the
 development of land use and development plans and policies and drafting related ordinance
 amendments.
  Maintain and update the Comprehensive Development Ordinance as amended. Track and
 maintain amendment status online with the Planning Commission and the City Council.
 Coordinate with City Attorney’s Office as to amendment status, public hearings, and adoption.



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 Engage with the Planning Commission and Planning Director regarding intent of developed or
 revised Ordinances.
  Act as the Department’s liaison to the Conservation Legacy Program. Coordinate with the City’s
 Land Steward in consideration of land acquisition and conservation proposals and usher them
 through the stages of CLP and Conservation Board review.
  Solicit and administer state and federal grants.
 o Represent the City and serve as an expert witness in litigation related to land use and
 development regulation, and prepare and submit testimony on behalf of the City before
 State courts.
 o Respond to public and media inquiries regarding specific development projects and
 department functions and policies.
  Assistant Administrative Officer duties as assigned per 24 V.S.A §4448 and Comprehensive
 Development Ordinance Article 2, Part 3.

Non-Essential Job Functions:
  Performs other duties as required.

 Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
  Master’s Degree in City, Regional, and/or Urban Planning; Geography, Architecture, Landscape
 Architecture, Historic Preservation, Engineering, Public Administration, or closely related field,
 and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in municipal land use and development planning and
 regulation is required.
  Bachelor’s Degree in City, Regional, and/or Urban Planning; Geography, Architecture, Landscape
 Architecture, Historic Preservation, Engineering, Public Administration, or closely related field,
 and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in municipal land use and development planning
 and regulation may be substituted for a Master’s degree.
  Minimum of three five (53) years’ experience in a senior-level management / supervisory capacity
 involved in direct land use and development regulation is required.
  Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
  American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is preferred.
  Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is preferred.
  Ability to work independently, manage, and prioritize multiple initiatives, and to engage in
 collaborative decision-making are essential.
  Direct experience in the administration of municipal regulatory processes and project management
 is required, as is a demonstrated ability to oversee and monitor professional consulting contracts
 and the work of interns and support staff.
  Direct experience in the development of land use planning policy and related ordinances is
 required, as is a demonstrated ability to work within the local legislative process in developing
 such plans and ordinances.
  Direct experience with conservation planning and implementation, including but not limited to
 water quality, land conservation, and climate adaptation, is required.
  A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing to a wide
 range of audiences.
  Ability to regularly exercise significant independent professional judgement and discretion within
 the bounds of local, state and federal legal procedures and statutory authority.


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  Ability to read and understand plats, plans, blueprints, elevations, photometric studies,
 landscaping plans, construction detail submissions, specification sheets, traffic studies, lighting
 plans, shading analyses, consultant reports, or other related documents.
  Ability to comprehend the development ordinances and comprehensive plans as well as a working
 knowledge of other related State and City codes and regulations.
  Ability to work effectively with elected and appointed city boards and commissions.
  Experience or background in litigation procedures regarding the zoning and subdivision
 ordinances by which approvals or denial can and are based upon.
  A strong background in urban development and design, and a commitment to sustainable
 development practices.
  Ability to establish and maintain effective employee and public relations, including the ability to
 mediate conflicts that may arise between citizen groups and developers.
  Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and discretion in addressing controversial and emotionally
 charged issues, and the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective employee and
 public relations.
  Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other City and non-city
 departments and agencies involved in the development review and permitting process.
  Ability to plan and forecast department workloads, including equipment and staffing
 requirements; develop objectives and arrange resources to assure the accomplishment of
 objectives.
  Proficiency and working knowledge of a variety of software applications including permit
 management systems, social media, Sketch-Up, ArcGIS, and other Windows-based computer
 applications.
  Regular attendance at evening meetings is required.
  Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job
 responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings
 and professional development.
  Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Physical & Mental/Reasoning Requirements; Work Environment:
These are the physical and mental/reasoning requirements of the position as it is typically performed.
Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental/reasoning requirements will not automatically
disqualify a candidate or employee from the position.

 x seeing x ability to move distances within warehouses and offices
 x color perception (red, green, x lifting (specify 30 pounds)
 amber)
 x hearing/listening x carrying (specify 30 pounds)
 x clear speech climbing
 x touching x driving
 x dexterity x hand x finger ability to mount and dismount forklift
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 x reading – complex shift work
 math skills – basic moving objects
 x math skills – complex pressurized equipment
 writing – basic extreme heat
 x writing – complex extreme cold
 x analysis/comprehension high places
 x judgment/decision making noise
 x clerical fumes/odors
 x inside dirt/dust
 outside hazardous materials
 x works alone electrical equipment
 x works with others mechanical equipment
 x face-to-face contact
 x verbal contact w/others

Supervision:

Directly Supervises: _ 5___ Indirectly Supervises: _____

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Approvals:
 Department Head: _____________________________ Date: __________

 Human Resources: _____________________________ Date: __________

 __________

Revised November 2018. Revised December 2022 with Remote Work Rating.February 2025September
18, 2025.




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 Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist
 Version: April 2025

 Department: Permitting and Inspections Submitter: William M. Ward

 Title/Subject: Reclassification of Zoning Manager position

 Approval Requested: Meeting Date:
 ☒ Board of Finance 11/17/2025
 ☒ City Council 12/1/2025
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MEMO
Date: November 17, 2025
To: Board of Finance and City Council
From: Kim Bleakley, Central Facilities Manager Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
CC: Deryk Roach, Parks and Central Facilities Division Director
Re: Robert Miller Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment Replacement Project

I. Purpose
 This memo seeks approval to execute all necessary contracts to furnish and install equipment
 designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs at the Robert Miller Community
 Center in Burlington, VT.

II. Background

 The Robert Miller Community Center was originally built in 1958, and was renovated in 2008. This
 building hosts City employee office space, leased spaces for a day care and teen center, recreational
 gym spaces, and a community gathering space. The Miller Center is over 21,000 SF and is
 constructed with masonry bearing walls, steel beams with open web joists. It has a flat roof and a
 brick veneer exterior. In 2014, the City had a Level I assessment conducted on the building and it
 was determined to have significant deferred maintenance. The study also found that the building
 systems had realized or exceeded their typical expected useful lives. With the Heating Ventilation
 and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system being antiquated, we are certain to have emergency, costly
 repairs. Waiting until the system fails will not only result in a possible unexpected closure of the
 building, but also doesn’t allow us to plan well to get the best equipment for our money. In addition,
 these older units are using more and more energy to keep up with the demand and are struggling to
 make this a comfortable and healthy building for the visitors and employees. Replacing the HVAC
 system is a must at this point.

 In 2024, the Central Facilities Manager worked with City approved Energy Efficient Investments to
 make a comprehensive plan to upgrade the failing building HVAC system. The goal of the project is
 to make the Miller Center the first City owned building to achieve Net Zero Energy.

 The full scope of work for this project will include:

 • Lower Roof – replace package units with heat pump units with energy recovery unit
 • Consolidate gym to (1) unit with energy recovery unit and heat pump
 • Consolidate (3) water heaters to a single heat pump water heater
 • Replace boiler with electric heaters in restrooms

 Back-up gas heating will remain for extreme cold weather. The City will purchase renewable natural
gas credits from Vermont Gas Systems to ensure the building complies with the Net Zero Energy
modeling. When this project is complete we will see an $11,000 per year reduction in natural gas. The
electrical usage will increase because of the new equipment for a net decrease of <$6,000> per year. In



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addition to cost savings, the new system brings the building up to current codes with respect to fresh air
ventilation, filtration and air changes per hour - something that is critically important in public spaces
with diverse community users in a post-COVID world.

Doing our due diligence to make sure that we are focusing on items which must be done, we looked at a
planning menu with (14) separate items. Of these (14) items, two are an immediate need, and two must
be done within an estimated year from now. Having them done as a package saves both time and
money in mobilization of installation crews and equipment, let alone yearly increases in material and
equipment costs. In the menu below, the four items which represent these needs are # 1, #2A or #2B as
immediate needs and #6 and #8 as needed in the next probable year. The following menu is an Energy
Conservation Measures (ECM) matrix showing a scope of options. Approval of this project will lead to an
Energy Performance Contract (EPC) which will clearly define the responsibilities of each party and will
include a Measurement and Verification (M & V) procedure that will be used to measure the energy
performance of the new systems and equipment installed in the facility. In layman’s terms, EEI will work
with the City following the installation to make sure daily that all of the equipment is running as it
should. At the end of a full year, we will be reviewing energy costs saved, and, if we do not meet or
exceed what is projected, EEI writes the City a check for the difference and takes care of any equipment
which needs to be altered or replaced to make it correct.

-What happens if we just do #1 and #2A or B now and wait on the other two items until next year?
Once the later two are complete we can then be Net Zero Energy in the building.

-What happens if the items being replaced by #6 and #8 fail before we can replace them?
Best case scenario it happens in the summer and there is no hot water in the building, not great for
cleanliness and not great for a day care.

-How does this plan work to get the Miller Center to Net Zero Energy (NZE)?
The standard accepted definition of NZE is that the building produces as much energy via renewables as
it consumes either on or off site. Since BED is powered 100% by renewables (wood chips), our electrical
usage already qualifies to be called NZE.
By purchasing renewable natural gas from Vermont Gas for backup heating, you “cover” the small
amount of natural gas the building will utilize with renewables, which brings the entire building under
the definition of NZE.

-What happens in the future years for additional upgrades like window replacement, replacing door
weatherstripping or adding solar?
Some of it will HAVE to be done, and it will make the building even more efficient, saving additional
money on future electrical bills.




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III. APPROVALS

 The City is working with Energy Efficient Investments (EEI) to have professional engineering,
 procurement and installation done of a highly efficient HVAC system for this project. In March 2023,
 BPRW publicly posted an RFP to work with an Energy Performance Contractor (EPC) for City
 buildings. EEI received the award. Energy Performance Contractors improve occupant comfort and
 productivity, reduce energy consumption and operating costs, and increase property value through
 renovation. An EPC will help the City to design and implement upgrades to bring City buildings as
 close as possible to Net Zero Energy within the constraints of building structure, age and budget. As
 of November 2025, EEI has successfully contributed to working with the City on a small City Hall
 project, and a large Capital Improvement at the Burlington Police Department. Spring of 2026 EEI


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 will be working with us on a large Capital Improvement for the City Hall/BCA campus, and has
 completed planning to bring this campus to Net Zero Energy by the end of 2030. Should we decide
 to mobilize the construction crew and equipment, plus the additional cost of the units and
 additional materials a year later, and divide these few items into (2) projects, we will be adding
 approximately $150,000 to the cost of the project. This also assumes that the existing water heaters
 and boiler last another two years. This will also delay the City’s commitment to Net Zero Energy.



IV. PROJECT FUNDING SOURCES, BUDGET AND ESTIMATES
 Funding for this project was set aside from the sale of 200 Church Street and City Capital Funds from
 Bond Series 2024A as approved in the annual Capital Budget. This budget was approved by the
 Capital Committee.

 Funding Sources & Budget
 Capital Outlay Bond Expenditures $1,000,000
 Capital Bond Series 2024A $500,000
 Total Budget $1,500,000
 Contractor bid $1,325,300.00
 ~10% Contingency (on above items) $132,000.00
 Total Bid with Contingency $1,457,300.00
 Probable Rebates ( $11,800.00)
 Assuming rebates funding and surplus contingency, funds
 available for additional energy saving projects in this
 building within the engineered energy conservation
 measure matrix. $143,800.00


 The contingency on the bid amount above is intended to cover any unanticipated costs that may
 come up as part of the project.

 Based on the EEI plan, any remaining funds from contingency and rebates for this project budget
 would be used towards the top priority for additional energy savings in the building, which is
 replacing a portion of the exterior windows.

V. SCHEDULE
 The anticipated project schedule is as follows:

 • 11/17/2025: Board of Finance approval
 • 12/01/25: City Council approval
 • 12/2025: Contract signed
 • Late Winter/Early Spring (February – March) 2025: Construction begins




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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION

Board of Finance Motion:


 To approve and recommend that the Board of Finance approve and authorize the execution of a
 contract with Energy Efficient Investments, Inc., for the Robert Miller Community Center Energy
 Improvement and Equipment Replacement project, in the amount of $1,325,300, plus a project
 contingency of $132,000, for a total authorized contract expenditure including contingency not
 to exceed $1,457,300, and to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or
 designee to execute the contract and any related documents necessary or convenient to
 effecting the contract or carrying out the project, subject to the review and approval as to form
 of the City Attorney’s Office.


City Council Motion:

 To approve and authorize that the City Council approve and authorize the execution of a
 contract with Energy Efficient Investments, Inc., for the Robert Miller Community Center Energy
 Improvement and Equipment Replacement project, in the amount of $1,325,300, plus a project
 contingency of $132,000, for a total authorized contract expenditure including contingency not
 to exceed $1,457,300, and to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or
 designee to execute the contract and any related documents necessary or convenient to
 effecting the contract or carrying out the project, subject to the review and approval as to form
 of the City Attorney’s Office.




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 Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist
 Department: BPRW Submitter: Kim Bleakley

 Title/Subject: Miller Center HVAC Net Zero Energy

 Approval: Meeting Date:
 ☒ Board of Finance 11/17/2025
 ☒ City Council 12/1/2025
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BURLINGTON BOARD OF FINANCE
 BUSHOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
 MINUTES OF MEETING
 November 17, 2025




1. Agenda
1. Agenda
Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak convened the meeting at 5:02 pm.
Members present: Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, CAO Schad, City Council President Traverse, Councilors Barlow
and Carpenter (all in person); Councilor Neubieser (online)

Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 1. Agenda

Department Council and Board


Type Action
 Procedural


Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Motion made by Councilor Barlow, seconded by Councilor Carpenter, to adopt the agenda as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.


2. Public Forum
2. Public Forum

Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 2. Public Forum

Department Council and Board


Type Action
 Procedural
Recommended Action open Public Forum
 close Public Forum
2.1. Verbal Comments
Sharon Bushor: thanks to Megan; SECORD lack of communication


3. Consent Agenda
3. Consent Agenda

Subject 3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 3. Consent Agenda

Department Council and Board


Type Action (Consent)
 Procedural


Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
3.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated
Motion made by Councilor Barlow, seconded by Councilor Carpenter, to adopt the consent agenda and take
the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously.


Subject 3.2. November 3, 2025 Board of Finance Meeting Minutes - DFA
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 3. Consent Agenda

Department Department of Finance and Administration


Type Action (Consent)
 Information
 Minutes


Recommended Action approve the minutes
3.2. November 3, 2025 Board of Finance Meeting Minutes - DFA


Subject 3.3. Authorization For $1,808,000 Construction Loan From Vermont
 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund For Upgrade Of Distribution System -
 DPW - Water Resources
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 3. Consent Agenda

Department Public Works Department - Water Resources
Type Action (Consent)
 Resolution


Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council waive the reading and adopt the
 attached resolution authorizing a Step III $1,808,000 loan from the Vermont
 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the construction of 2026 Water
 Distribution Improvements as more specifically set forth in the attached resolutions
3.3. Authorization For $1,808,000 Construction Loan From Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund For
Upgrade Of Distribution System - DPW - Water Resources


Subject 3.4. IFAC Grant - Budget Amendment - CEDO
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 3. Consent Agenda

Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


Type Action (Consent)


Recommended Action 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the increase in the
 IFAC (USDOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession) Grant project budget by
 $850,000.00, resulting in the total authorized amount increasing from $150,000.00
 to $1,000,000.00 for the IFAC Grant project supporting the South End Coordinated
 Redevelopment (SECORD) and Memorial Block initiatives.
 2. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Chief
 Administrative Officer, or their designee, to effect all necessary budget
 amendments and transfers of funds to and from the above-referenced funding
 sources as needed to pay the above-referenced project expenses and Overall
 Project Budgets, in substantial conformance with the attached budget transfer
 request.
3.4. IFAC Grant - Budget Amendment - CEDO


4. Deliberative Agenda
4. Deliberative Agenda

Subject 4.1. Contract Authorization - Taft Infrastructure Advisors (SECORD and
 Memorial Block) - CEDO
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)


Type Action


Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Director of CEDO to execute a professional services
 contract with Taft Infrastructure Advisors in an amount not to exceed $299,886,
 subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office
4.1. Contract Authorization - Taft Infrastructure Advisors (SECORD and Memorial Block) - CEDO
Motion made by Councilor Carpenter, seconded by Councilor Barlow, to approve the motion as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.


Subject 4.2. Reclassification of one (1) DPI - Zoning Division Manager as
 summarized - DPI
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

Department Permitting & Inspections


Type Action


Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the City Council approve the reclassification of the
 Department of Permitting and Inspections Zoning Division Manager/Principal
 Planner a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union Grade 22 step 15 position to
 Zoning Division Manager/Principal Planner, a Regular, Full-time Exempt, Non-union
 Grade 24 step 13 position, retroactive to July 1, 2025
4.2. Reclassification of one (1) DPI - Zoning Division Manager as summarized - DPI
Motion made by City Council President Traverse, seconded by Councilor Barlow, to approve the motion as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.


Subject 4.3. Robert Miller Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment
 Replacement Project - BPRW
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 4. Deliberative Agenda

Department Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront


Type Action


Recommended Action to approve and recommend that the Board of Finance approve and authorize the
 execution of a contract with Energy Efficient Investments, Inc., for the Robert Miller
 Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment Replacement project, in
 the amount of $1,325,300, plus a project contingency of $132,000, for a total
 authorized contract expenditure including contingency not to exceed $1,457,300,
 and to authorize the Director of Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, or designee to
 execute the contract and any related documents necessary or convenient to
 effecting the contract or carrying out the project, subject to the review and
 approval as to form of the City Attorney’s Office
4.3. Robert Miller Community Center Energy Improvement and Equipment Replacement Project - BPRW
Motion made by Councilor Barlow, seconded by Councilor Carpenter, to approve the motion as presented.
Motion passed unanimously.


5. Adjournment
5. Adjournment
Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting November 17, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, November 17, 2025,
 5:00 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor


Category 5. Adjournment

Department Council and Board


Type Action
 Procedural


Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
5.1. Motion to adjourn
Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak adjourned the meeting at 5:35 pm.