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24A V.S.A. § 3-321
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-321. Creation of Downtown Improvement District, Church Street Marketplace District, and Marketplace

§ 3-321. Creation of Downtown Improvement District, Church Street Marketplace District, and Marketplace|(a) There is hereby created in the City of Burlington a special district to be known as the Downtown Improvement District, such District to be bounded by the shoreline of Lake Champlain on the west, the north property lines of properties fronting on Pearl Street on the north, the east property lines of properties fronting on South Winooski Avenue on the east, and the south property lines of properties fronting on Main Street to the intersection of Battery Street and then extending southerly to include properties fronting on Maple Street, on the south. The Church Street Marketplace District defined below shall also be included within the Downtown Improvement District.(b) There is hereby created in the City of Burlington and within the Downtown Improvement District a special district to be known as the Church Street Marketplace District (District) which includes all of Church Street and the properties which have frontage thereon bounded on the north by the northernmost property line of properties bounded by Church and Pearl Streets, and bounded on the south by the southernmost property lines of properties at the northern corners of the Church and Main Street intersection, and more precisely shown on a plan entitled "Church Street Marketplace District" recorded with the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Burlington on June 27, 1979.(c) The Church Street Marketplace (Marketplace) shall be that section of the District now or hereafter under the direct control of the City of Burlington including the Church Street right-of-way and adjacent sidewalks. (Amended 1999, No. M-9, § 3, eff. June 1, 1999.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-322
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-322. Establishment of Commission

§ 3-322. Establishment of Commission|There shall be maintained in the City of Burlington a Church Street Marketplace Commission consisting of nine legal voters of the State of Vermont, no fewer than five of whom must be legal voters of the City, who shall be appointed by the City Council. On the first Monday in June 1993 the City Council shall appoint four commissioners, three for a three-year term and one for a four-year term.  (1) On the first Monday in June 1994, the City Council shall appoint one commissioner for a three-year term and on the first Monday in June 1995, the City Council shall appoint two commissioners for three-year terms. On the first Monday in June 1999, the City Council shall appoint two commissioners for a two-year term. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for three-year terms and commissioners shall serve from the first day of July following their appointment and until their successors are duly appointed and have qualified. (2) Two members at all times shall be proprietors or managers of retail businesses which are within the Church Street Marketplace District and such members need not be residents of Burlington. Two members at all times shall be proprietors or managers of retail businesses which are within the Downtown Improvement District, with one of such members being located within the Downtown Improvement District but outside the boundaries of the Church Street Marketplace and such members need not be residents of Burlington. (3) The Commission shall organize by the election of a Chair and Vice Chair and by the appointment of a Clerk and a Treasurer. The Clerk shall keep a written record of the proceedings of the Commission, such record to be the property of the City. The Clerk need not be a member of the Commission. (4) The manner of removal of commissioners and filling of vacancies shall be as provided in sections 129 and 130 of this chapter, and the commissioners shall, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, be subject to all other provisions of this chapter relating to public officers. (Amended 1999, No. M-9, § 4, eff. June 1, 1999; 2015, No. M-7, § 2, eff. May 18, 2015.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-323
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-323. Expansion of Church Street Marketplace District and/or Marketplace

§ 3-323. Expansion of Church Street Marketplace District and/or Marketplace|(a) Upon recommendation of a majority of the Commission to the City Council, the boundaries of the Church Street Marketplace District may be expanded. Said boundaries may be expanded only if all the following conditions are met:  (1) Notification of the consideration of the expansion is given in writing to all persons owning property in the contemplated area of expansion; (2) A legally warned public hearing on the question is conducted; (3) Two-thirds of the membership of the City Council present and voting approve the extension; and (4) The expanded boundaries do not extend beyond the boundaries of the Downtown Improvement District above defined.   (b) Upon advice of the Commission to the City Council, that section of the District now or hereafter defined as the Marketplace may be expanded or not within the Downtown Improvement District, subject to the same restrictions listed under (a) of this section. (Amended 1999, No. M-9, § 5, eff. June 1, 1999.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-325
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-325. Annual taxation for Downtown Improvement District; free parking for two hours in public lots and garages; annual budget of Church Street Marketplace District

§ 3-325. Annual taxation for Downtown Improvement District; free parking for two hours in public lots and garages; annual budget of Church Street Marketplace District|(a) The Church Street Marketplace Commission shall annually recommend and the City Council shall annually assess upon nonresidential properties (as defined in Sec. 81 hereof) located within the Downtown Improvement District a tax upon the dollar of the property grand list to be used for the herein enumerated purposes of the Downtown Improvement District, which tax shall not exceed $0.12 unless a larger amount has been authorized by the City Council upon affirmative recommendation of the Church Street Marketplace Commission. The revenues from such tax will be utilized for the purpose of providing a parking program which shall include not less than two free hours of parking for anyone parking in any designated municipally or privately owned or operated parking garage or parking lot located within the Downtown Improvement District pursuant to regulations to be established by the Public Works Commission.(b) Annual budget. The Commission shall prepare a proposed budget for each fiscal year showing the proposed expenditures and anticipated receipts of such year. The estimated net cost of operation of the Marketplace, after taking account of all anticipated receipts available to meet such cost, shall, on or before the 15th day of April 1980, and annually thereafter, be reported to the Mayor to be incorporated, with such changes as he or she deems expedient, into the annual budget to be submitted to the City Council for the next fiscal year. In adopting an appropriation for operation of the Marketplace, the City Council shall not determine that any portion thereof be raised by the City tax levy. (Amended 1999, No. M-9, § 7, eff. June 1, 1999.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-327
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-327. Powers supplemental; construction

§ 3-327. Powers supplemental; construction|(a) The powers conferred by sections 321 through 326 hereof are supplemental and alternative to other powers conferred by law, and these sections are intended as an independent and comprehensive conferral of powers to accomplish the purpose set forth herein.(b) The provisions of these sections shall be liberally construed in order to effect their purpose.(c) If any provision of these sections shall be held invalid in any circumstance, such invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances.(d) These sections shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of these sections, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or not such steps are required by statute.
24A V.S.A. § 3-330
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-330. Board of Tax Appeals

§ 3-330. Board of Tax Appeals|A Board of Tax Appeals, constituted in the manner set forth in section 91 of this charter, is created. The Board shall have the same duties and proceed in the same manner to hear and determine tax appeals as a board of civil authority under 32 V.S.A. subchapter 1 of Vermont Statutes Annotated except as otherwise provided in this charter. Appeals from decisions of the Board of Tax Appeals or from the Board of Civil Authority as referenced in section 92 of this charter shall be controlled by 32 V.S.A. subchapter 2 of Vermont Statutes Annotated, except that the City Assessor may appeal subject to the approval of the City Board of Finance. The Board shall organize each year by the election of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk. The manner of removal of Board members and filling of vacancies shall be as provided in sections 129 and 130 of this charter and the Board members shall, except as otherwise herein expressly provided, be subject to all other provisions of this charter relating to public officers.
24A V.S.A. § 3-331
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-331. Creation of Community and Economic Development Office

§ 3-331. Creation of Community and Economic Development Office|There is hereby created in the City of Burlington a Community and Economic Development Office.
24A V.S.A. § 3-332
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-332. Purposes and powers

§ 3-332. Purposes and powers|(a) Subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, the Community and Economic Development Office shall develop and implement a comprehensive community and economic development strategy.(b) In furtherance of its purpose, the Community and Economic Development Office shall, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, have the following rights, powers, and duties:  (1) To work on behalf of the City to stimulate investment, and to attract, retain, and encourage the development of both existing and new economic enterprises. (2) To develop, coordinate, implement, and administer economic and community development strategies and projects for the City. (3) To develop, coordinate, implement, and administer a comprehensive program to address the City's housing needs. (4) To develop, coordinate, implement, and administer waterfront development activities other than those activities which the Planning Commission and the City Council must exercise under the Vermont Planning and Development Act. (5) To recommend to the City Council, and to solicit on behalf of the City Council, grants-in-aid funds for the City. (6) To administer Community Development Block Grants and Urban Development Action Grants and to manage such grants-in-aid programs in accordance with the laws and regulations pertaining thereto. (7) To coordinate and facilitate citizen participation in economic and community development with community organizations, City commissions, and the Neighborhood Planning Assemblies. (8) To do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes in accordance with Vermont Statutes Annotated.
24A V.S.A. § 3-333
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-333. Department to be under supervision of Director

§ 3-333. Department to be under supervision of Director|The management, direction and control of the Community and Economic Development Office shall be vested in the Director, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council.
24A V.S.A. § 3-351
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-351. Creation of Burlington City Arts

§ 3-351. Creation of Burlington City Arts|There is hereby created in the City of Burlington a Burlington City Arts Office.
24A V.S.A. § 3-352
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-352. Purposes and powers

§ 3-352. Purposes and powers|(a) Subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, Burlington City Arts shall develop and implement a strategy to enhance the cultural enrichment of the people of the greater Burlington area.(b) In furtherance of its purpose, Burlington City Arts shall, subject to the order and ordinances of the City Council, have the following rights, powers, and duties:  (1) To plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and administer a broad spectrum of high quality arts programming and services that is accessible to all sectors of the community regardless of economic, social, or physical constraints. (2) To support Vermont artists and nurture native talent by making available performance, gallery, and rehearsal space; providing technical assistance and awarding grants and prizes. (3) To foster partnerships in the arts, education, human service, and business communities for the production of cultural events. (4) To receive and spend voluntary contributions for the carrying out of its purposes. (5) To do all other things necessary or convenient to carrying out its purposes in accordance with Vermont Statutes Annotated.
24A V.S.A. § 3-353
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-353. Department to be under supervision of Director

§ 3-353. Department to be under supervision of Director|The management, direction, and control of Burlington City Arts shall be vested in the Director, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council.
24A V.S.A. § 3-361
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-361. Creation of Human Resources Department

§ 3-361. Creation of Human Resources Department|There is hereby created in the City of Burlington a Human Resources Department.
24A V.S.A. § 3-362
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-362. Purposes and powers

§ 3-362. Purposes and powers|(a) Subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, the Human Resources Department shall be responsible for the administration of human resources policies and services.(b) In furtherance of its purpose, the Human Resources Department shall, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, have the following rights, powers, and duties:  (1) To develop and administer position classification and salary plans. (2) To prepare, recommend, and implement policies and procedures for Human Resources Administration. (3) To assist in the recruitment, testing, selection, and hiring of employees. (4) To direct employee orientation, training, counseling, and career development in conjunction with department heads. (5) To review performance evaluations. (6) To administer, in conjunction with the Treasurer's Office, the City Health Insurance and Life Insurance Programs and Workers' Compensation Plans. (7) To administer in conjunction with the chief labor negotiator, the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining plans. (8) To assist in the administration of the employee grievance procedures. (9) To do all other things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes in accordance with Vermont Statutes Annotated.
24A V.S.A. § 3-363
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-363. Department to be under supervision of Director

§ 3-363. Department to be under supervision of Director|The management, direction, and control of the Human Resources Department shall be vested in the Director, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council.
24A V.S.A. § 3-370
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-370. Creation of Department of Permitting and Inspections

§ 3-370. Creation of Department of Permitting and Inspections|There is hereby created in the City of Burlington the Department of Permitting and Inspections that shall combine the permitting and inspection functions of the previously existing Planning and Zoning Department, Inspection Services Division of the Department of Public Works, and Code Enforcement Office. (Added 2019, No. M-6, § 2, eff. May 23, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-371
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-371. Purposes and powers

§ 3-371. Purposes and powers|(a) Subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, the Department of Permitting and Inspections shall provide a single location to obtain permits and inspection services for all zoning, building, plumbing, electrical wiring, and minimum housing and rental unit matters.(b) In furtherance of its purpose, the Department of Permitting and Inspections shall, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council, have the following rights, powers, and duties:  (1) to review development projects and ensure compliance with the City's building codes, land use bylaws, historic preservation guidelines, design, and subdivision standards; (2) to issue permits, as provided in State law and local ordinances, for building, zoning, and related matters; (3) to conduct inspections, as provided in State law and local ordinances, of buildings, plumbing systems, electrical wiring, and related matters; (4) to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with zoning requirements and zoning, building, or related permits; (5) to conduct inspections of rental housing units to ensure compliance with the Minimum Housing Code or other housing codes; (6) to notice and enforce violations of building, zoning, minimum housing, and other laws, regulations, codes, or ordinances, as provided therein; and (7) to carry out the orders of the Board of Health. (Added 2019, No. M-6, § 2, eff. May 23, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-372
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-372. Department to be under supervision of Director

§ 3-372. Department to be under supervision of Director|The management, direction, and control of the Department of Permitting and Inspections shall be vested in the Director, subject to the orders and ordinances of the City Council. (Added 2019, No. M-6, § 2 eff. May 23, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-373
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-373. Powers, duties, and responsibilities of Zoning Administrative Officer

§ 3-373. Powers, duties, and responsibilities of Zoning Administrative Officer|(a) The Zoning Administrative Officer shall have all of the powers, duties, and responsibilities as are provided in the Vermont Planning and Development Act to an administrative officer. The Director of Permitting and Inspections may also serve as the Zoning Administrative Officer.(b) The Zoning Administrative Officer may delegate any or all of the Officer's authority under the Vermont Planning and Development Act to one or more assistant administrative officers as are qualified. Any such delegation must be made in writing and posted in the department offices. (Added 2019, No. M-6, § 2, eff. May 23, 2019.)
24A V.S.A. § 3-401
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-401. Revisions effective without publication

§ 3-401. Revisions effective without publication|The ordinances contained in any general revision of the ordinances of the City of Burlington shall take effect upon the passage of said ordinances by the City Council of said City, without publication in a newspaper.
24A V.S.A. § 3-405
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-405. Authority to establish system

§ 3-405. Authority to establish system|(a) The City Council of the City of Burlington is hereby authorized to establish and create a fund or funds for the purpose of providing, either for City employees or appointive officers of said City, or both, in lieu of all existing provisions of the charter of said City relating to the retirement of City employees and pension funds, one or more of the following:  (1) retirement benefits on account of age; (2) retirement benefits prior to retirement age on account of accident incurred in the line of duty; and (3) death benefits.   (b) Said fund or funds shall be available for benefits to such employees and appointive officers of the City of Burlington as the City Council may hereafter from time to time designate by ordinance.
24A V.S.A. § 3-406
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-406. Authority to appoint boards and officers, appropriate funds, provide rate of contributions, and designate sums payable

§ 3-406. Authority to appoint boards and officers, appropriate funds, provide rate of contributions, and designate sums payable|The City Council of said City is hereby authorized by ordinance to appoint and employ such boards and officers as may be necessary to administer, control, and make expenditures from such fund or funds; to appropriate by ordinance or resolution funds from which such benefits and expenses incidental to the administration thereof may be paid; to provide by ordinance the rate of contributions, if any, to such fund or funds to be required of employees and appointive officers to be eligible to benefits therefrom; to designate by ordinance a retirement age for City employees and appointive officers beyond which age such employees may be removed from office and permanently retired; to establish by ordinance conditions and regulations under which such City employees and appointive officers may or shall be removed from office and retired; to designate and establish by ordinance the sums which may be paid to such City employees as benefits and the conditions of payment thereof, and to make, amend or repeal such ordinances as may be convenient or necessary to create, manage, and operate a fund or funds for the payment to City employees and appointive officers of retirement, disability, and death benefits, or any one or more of them.
24A V.S.A. § 3-407
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters|Chapter 3 - City of Burlington|App § 3-407. Direction to budget funds for system

§ 3-407. Direction to budget funds for system|The City Council of said City shall provide in the annual budget, beginning with the annual budget next following the due enactment and publication of an ordinance providing for such retirement benefits, disability benefits, and death benefits, or any one or more of them, for City employees and appointive officers, or for either class, and for necessary boards and officers to administer and control such retirement fund or funds and the terms and conditions under which such employees and officers, or either of said classes, may be retired and receive said benefits, an appropriation to any one or more of said funds as may be necessary to meet the required demands thereunder that are not otherwise provided for, and said City Council shall annually, assess, beginning with the annual property tax assessments next following the first such appropriation made, a special tax on the property grand list to provide the funds required for such appropriation.