  Join us for an upcoming FY24 City Budget and Ballot Items Public Informational Meeting!
On January 17, 2023 the City Council approved the FY24 City Budget to send to the voters on Town Meeting Day. You can review all the budget materials on our website (www.southburlingtonvt.gov) and view the Town Meeting Day City Ballot items here.
On Tuesday, March 7, 2023 voters will be asked to consider the proposed FY 2024 City of South Burlington budget. The total budget is $55,286,721.89 with $19,388,298.92 to be raised from property taxes. This budget achieves the following important goals for the City:
- Supports our ability to appropriately respond to the public safety needs of the community by restoring a Police Officer, Deputy Police Chief, and Firefighter/EMT position. Starting January 1, 2024, adds a second ambulance into service for the residents of and visitors to the City.
- Improves our ability to maintain our parks and open spaces.
- Restores a GIS/Data Analyst position to ensure data driven decision making.
- Incrementally invests in our Capital Improvement Plan.
- Invests American Rescue Plan Act dollars into one-time capital projects to ease the burden on the local property taxpayers.
To both continue core operations as they currently stand and to make these targeted investments to restore services, the proposed FY24 Budget results in a 5.75% or $.0268 tax rate increase. The average condo owner would see a $78.50 increase in the annual costs and the average single family homeowner would see an increase of $117.12.
Additionally, the City Council approved placing two bond votes on the Town Meeting Day ballot. If approved, these two bonds will not impact the property tax rate. They are:
- $15,086,430 to fund the final four Tax Increment Financing projects to include the Garden Street and Williston Road intersection, Williston Road Streetscape, the East West Crossing (bike and pedestrian bridge over I89, and the City Center Park Phase II
- $33,833,000 to fund improvements at the Bartlett Bay Wastewater Treatment Facility, Airport Parkway Wastewater Treatment Facility, and replace four pump stations
Please join us at an upcoming Public Informational Meeting to learn more! All will be held at City Hall.
February 14th – #LoveyourCity Town Meeting Day informational meeting (6 to 7 pm)
February 28th – Town Meeting Day informational meeting (6 to 7 pm)
March 6th – Public Hearing and Informational Meeting – City and School presentations (6:30 pm)
And, as always, you can contact me, Jessie Baker, at jbaker@southburlingtonvt.gov with any questions or ideas!
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  Next week kicks off our series of 11 community conversation meetings to help inform the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is the guiding policy that will shape the next decade of work here in our community.
Community Conservation #1: Public Safety, Public Works, and Basic Needs. Share your thoughts on the services the City provides. How are we meeting community needs well, and not so well? What do you see as issues in the coming years as the community evolves?
Join us online or in person at 180 Market Street, Thursday, February 2, 7-8:30 pm
Each session will be held online and in-person and be led by a professional facilitator.
Want more? Visit our project website by clicking below!
New Members Added to Our Public Safety Team!
 01/09/2023 - BIG day for the City of South Burlington and the South Burlington Police Department as we welcomed several new members to your public safety team. Please welcome the newest faces of South Burlington Police (L to R) Ofc. Seth Amstein, Ofc. Caleb Moore, Disp. Katelyn Howard, Ofc. Michael Blauvelt. Together with the rest of our police, dispatch and support staff team, these four will work tirelessly to deliver South Burlington the absolute best in public service.
Want to join the team in service to South Burlington and all of Vermont? We're hiring.
 South Burlington Fire Dept
With all of the development in the city our Fire Marshal’s Office is very busy.
In between inspections and plans review, fire prevention details take place which reduces the workload on the on-duty shift.
Thanks to Senior Firefighter/Fire Inspector Spooner for taking time out of his day to teach campfire safety at Old School of South Burlington Daycare! The kids loved it!
New Exhibition on View at South Burlington Public Art Gallery
 The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday, 1/26 from 5:30–7 p.m.
The South Burlington Public Art Gallery is featuring an exhibition of 40 paintings by Charlotte artist Marvin Fishman. Curated by Jessica Manley, the solo show represents a broad retrospective of his primary two-dimensional series of work from the last several decades.
Ordinance Regulating Heat Sources for New Buildings to Take Effect Feb 15th
 Last fall the City Council adopted an Ordinance requiring that the primary heating for all new construction be from renewable or carbon-free sources. The Ordinance, which also regulates hot water in a phased-in-approach, will take effect for all new buildings applying for Building or Zoning permits beginning on February 15, 2023. Submission of a self-certification will be required prior to occupancy of the building. Adoption of the Ordinance was a recommendation of the City’s recently-adopted Climate Action Plan.
Heat Your Home Safely This Winter
 It’s Cold Outside!
South Burlington, VT, January 2023 — Brrr! Your home’s heating systems are working double time to keep you warm this winter. The South Burlington Fire Department says safety must be your top priority since heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Follow Fire Inspector Edward Spooner’s suggestions to keep your home warm and safe.
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!
School District
Events & News
School Board Meetings
February 1, 2023 | 6:00PM
Budget Meeting
Agenda and participation info on the District website under Announcements
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