 Hello South Burlington,
We, like municipalities across the country, currently face a transformational opportunity to invest American Rescue Plan Act funding to build community resiliency as we emerge from the pandemic.
The City received $5.6 million in Federal economic relief funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. These funds were awarded to:
- Fight the pandemic and support families and businesses struggling with the impacts
- Maintain public services
- Build a strong, resilient, and equitable recovery
To date, we have allocated $2.6 million of these funds for capital needs in public safety, improving cyber security, investing in affordable housing development, and returning the City’s workforce. With a deadline to allocate the remaining $3 million by the end of 2024 and spend by 2026, we want to hear your thoughts on how best to use these funds to transform our community. Here is the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARPAInput.
Through this survey, please share your ideas by August 26th. The City Council will review these ideas and this data at their September 6, 2022 Council meeting.
As always, if you have other questions or ideas to share, please feel free to reach out to me at jbaker@southburlingtonvt.gov or at (802) 846-4100.
My best,
Jessie
In observance of Bennington Battle Day
CITY OFFICES, LIBRARY AND SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022
 Offices will reopen on Wednesday, August 17 at their regularly scheduled times.
The Battle of Bennington, (August 16, 1777), in the American Revolution, was a victory by American militiamen defending colonial military stores in Bennington, Vermont, against a British raiding party. The battle took place in New York, but is so named because the British were headed for a cache of weapons and munitions stored where the Bennington Battle Monument now stands This small battle, which could arguably be noted as one of the most important in the war.
Climate Action Plan Community Survey -
Deadline
Friday August 12th
 The City’s draft Climate Action Plan is out for community feedback! The deadline for input has been extended to August 12, 2022; we want to make sure everyone’s had a chance to weigh in on this important plan.
Review the Plan here: tinyurl.com/SB-climate
AND: Please take 5 minutes to fill out this quick survey on your priorities: tinyurl.com/sb-cap
Taxes Due Monday August 15th
 IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you pay your Property Taxes through online banking, please verify the mailing address on file has been changed to our new address:
City of South Burlington
Attn: Tax Dept
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
You are invited! East-West Crossing Design Workshop | August 31
 Join the design team on August 31 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 180 Market Street (open house at 5:30 PM) to learn about and discuss the design options. Three alternative designs will be show enabling people to walk and bike across I-89 at Exit 14. The three different East-West Crossing bridge concepts include connections to Williston Road, Quarry Hill and the University Mall.
Police Welcome New Officers!
 Chief Shawn Burke, Aaron Correia & Nicholas Kandra
On August 1, 2022, the South Burlington Police Department welcomed our two newest officers, Officer Aaron Correia and Officer Nicholas Kandra, to the South Burlington team. Officer Correia and Kandra will spend the next three weeks studying and prepping before shipping off to the Vermont Police Academy for 17 weeks of training, fitness and friendship.
Traffic Alert - Dorset/Cider Mill Dr
 Starting on August 15, 2022 a private contractor will be working in the City’s Dorset Street right-of-way near the entrance to the Cider Mill neighborhood. They will be adding a left turn lane into the neighborhood.
Stay Cool..Stay Hydrated!
Construction/Road Work Updates
 Projects underway, completed or getting ready to begin
- Szymanski Park - Lines tentatively scheduled to be completed next week.
- Dog Park Fence installation at Wheeler Park -
It’s exciting to see the Wheeler Dog Park taking shape. While the initial fencing has been installed, we are still completing the needed site work to make this amenity safe and ready for patrons. The gates will remain locked as we finish up the final punch list and install additional enhancements. We anticipate a soft opening in the coming weeks and a planned grand opening in October.
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Site work has started at the Vet Memorial new bathroom site and will continue through fall. Bathrooms are still available through the Fall.
Looking for a full and or part-time job? The City of South Burlington is looking to hire great people to join our team.
CLICK HERE for our most current openings. We have several!
 South Burlington Fire Department (SBFD) is seeking qualified professionals to join our team!
***CPAT not needed to apply! ***
SBFD employs 32 full time employees and staffs two fire stations responding to approximately 4,300 emergency responses per year. All personnel are dual role, cross-trained, and certified firefighters and EMT's, Advanced EMTs, or Paramedics. On duty staffing provides coverage via two staffed fire suppression trucks and one ambulance.
School District
Events & News
School Board Meetings
August 17, 2022 | 7:00 pm
Regular Meeting
Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements
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Join the South Burlington School Board!
 The South Burlington School Board is seeking a candidate to fill a six-month vacancy. On July 20, 2022, Dr. Michelle Boyer tendered her resignation, and the Board is working to fill the resulting vacancy. The position must be filled within 30 days, by August 20,2022 in order to comply with state statute. The candidate appointed by the remaining board members would serve until March 7, 2023, when voters will choose someone to fill the remaining two years of Dr. Boyer's term. The appointed candidate would have the opportunity to run for election for the remainder of the term if they chose.
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