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Board of Finance Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/92265027607 Phone one-tap: +19292056099,,92265027607# US (New York) Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US Webinar ID: 922 6502 7607 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aciHLwdHrD **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to amend/adopt agenda as follows: add agenda item 4.4. Reclassification and retitling of Assistant Director of Community Works - BWD 2. Public Forum Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Public Forum Page 1 of 46  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 June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd 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. June 16, 2025 Board of Finance Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Consent Agenda Department Clerk/Treasurer's Office Type Action (Consent) Minutes Information Recommended Action approve the minutes Subject 3.3. FY26 Final Mayor's Budget Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Consent Agenda Department Mayor's Office Type Communication Action (Consent) Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file Page 2 of 46 4. Deliberative Agenda Subject 4.1. Request for City Council Initiative Funds for Memorial Auditorium Beautification - BCA Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Deliberative Agenda Department City Arts Type Action Recommended Action to recommend that City Council approve the use of $14,000 from the City Council Initiative Fund for Memorial Auditorium Beautification and authorize CAO to effectuate any budget amendments needed Subject 4.2. Council Initiative Funds request for Arts So Wonderful and its Juneteenth mural Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action recommend the approval of $869.32 in Council Initiative Funds for Arts So Wonderful and its Juneteenth mural Subject 4.3. Great Streets Main Street - Traffic Mitigation - DPW Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Deliberative Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Discussion Information Action Recommended Action 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an amendment to the contract with S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation in the amount of $600,000, bringing the total contract value up to $27,143,720.62. This will be funded with one of the new funding sources noted in the memo rather than the previously authorized project contingency (which consists of $2,628,795.83, made up by TIF and $32,541 of Wastewater Capital). This will bring the total authorized amount to $29,772,516.45 for the Great Streets Main Street project. 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 Page 3 of 46  Subject 4.4. Reclassification and retitling of Assistant Director of Community Works - BWD Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Deliberative Agenda Department Business and Workforce Development Type Action Recommended Action to approve and recommend to City Council the retitling of the Assistant Director for Community Works to Real Estate Development Manager and to reclassify this position from grade 26 down to grade 23 5. Adjournment Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting June 23, 2025 - Board of Finance Meeting - Monday, June 23, 2025, 5:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn Page 4 of 46 Page 5 of 46 Page 6 of 46 Page 7 of 46 Page 8 of 46 Page 9 of 46 Page 10 of 46 Page 11 of 46  Office of Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak MEMORANDUM To: Board of Finance and City Council From: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Mayor CC: Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer Date: June 23, 2025 Re: FY26 Final Mayor’s Budget This memo is to notify the City Council that while we had originally planned to submit the final version of the budget, budget resolution, and tax resolution for the Board of Finance and City Council meetings scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, slightly more time is needed to finalize changes and ensure that the Administration and Council reach consensus during this exceptionally difficult budget year. I have worked with the City Council President, and we will be scheduling a special Board of Finance and City Council meeting for a vote on the budget on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, which will focus solely on FY26 budget and tax resolutions. This slight change in schedule will not negatively impact our ability to pass the budget by the deadline of June 30 per City Charter. Page 12 of 46 To: BOF and CC From: Doreen Kraft, BCA Director Date: June 23, 2025 Subject: Request for City Council Initiative Funds for Memorial Auditorium Beautification Burlington City Arts respectfully requests $14,000 from the unallocated FY25 City Council Initiative funds to support a temporary public art project at Memorial Auditorium. This project will transform construction fencing into a vibrant, welcoming visual installation that celebrates Burlington’s creative spirit and deters vandalism. The installation will feature a fabric banner along the Main Street and South Union Street fences, incorporating: • Licensed artwork by local artists • Archival photographs of the city • A prominently designed “Welcome to Burlington” message in multiple languages (mirroring the welcoming stairwell installation in City Hall) The design will blend recognizable Burlington imagery with abstract patterns and color schemes aimed at discouraging graffiti/tagging. Project Goals: • Enhance the visual experience for pedestrians and visitors entering the city • Celebrate Burlington’s identity as a creative and inclusive community • Deter vandalism and clean up existing tagging in partnership with the Department of Permitting and Inspections • Improve the aesthetics of a key downtown gateway during an interim redevelopment phase Proposed Budget: Artist Licensing Fees $5,000 Banner Printing $5,000 Cleaning Supplies $2,000 Installation $2,000 Total $14,000 BCA requests the Department of Finance and Administration implement a budget amendment that allows the department to manage these funds efficiently. This project offers a timely and meaningful enhancement to a prominent public site, with a lasting impact as the community awaits future redevelopment of Memorial Auditorium. Thank you for your consideration. Warmly, Doreen Doreen Kraft Executive Director Burlington City Arts Page 13 of 46 Motions Board of Finance Motion: To recommend that City Council approve the use of $14,000 from the City Council Initiative Fund for Memorial Auditorium Beautification and authorize CAO to effectuate any budget amendments needed. City Council Motion: To approve the use of $14,000 from the City Council Initiative Fund for Memorial Auditorium Beautification and authorize CAO to effectuate any budget amendments needed. Page 14 of 46  T June 17, 2025 155 Dorset St| South Burlington, VT| PH: 802 488-4297/ artssowonderful2@gmail.com www.artssowonderful.com To: Burlington Vermont City Council ATTN: Benjamin Traverse From Arts So Wonderful ATTN: Bruce Wilson 65 Barlow Street Winooski Vermont 05404 RE: INVOICE Please make check payable to Arts So Wonderful $869.32. We will use these funds to help pay for supplies for 15+ people for Juneteenth 21st 11AM -6PM at Thorsen Lane Thank you. Bruce Wilson Arts So Wonderful 65 Barrow Street Winooski VT 05404 802 304 37775 WWW.ArtsSoWonderful.com @artssowonderful.com www.pegtv.com Rutland Channel 1 www.cctv.org/search/node/service%20rendered Burlington Channel 17 Page 15 of 46 Page 16 of 46  CITY OF BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 645 Pine St. Suite A Burlington, VT 05401 802.865.7200 VOX 802.863.0466 FAX 802.863.0450 TTY Chapin Spencer DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM To: Board of Finance/City Council Fr: Chapin Spencer, DPW Director Laura Wheelock, Division Director – Technical Services, City Engineer, P.E. CC: Madeline Suender, Public Works Engineer Re: Great Streets Main Street Traffic Mitigation Date: June 23, 2025 DPW leadership has been negotiating with Great Streets Main Street’s contractor SD Ireland regarding potential changes to construction phasing in order to mitigate some of the construction impacts. Consistent with the Council’s 5-19-25 resolution, we have explored a one-way westbound traffic option among others. The following shares and update on schedule and traffic mitigation options for consideration. CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS Before laying out options for moving forward, here is a quick summary of where the project is at:  SDI making strong progress now the ravine sewer bypass is completed along Main Street.  August 1: Final water/wastewater/stormwater utility work expected to be completed.  August 15-30: Subbase replaced from Church to Winooski and base pavement down.  By Thanksgiving (11-27-25): Over 50% of new sidewalk and streetscape installed in project area (contingent on soil cell/utility conflicts getting resolved and favorable weather).  11/27/25–Early Spring 2026: Main St open to 2-way traffic throughout winter season with on- street parking.  Overall construction is projected to be completed months in advance of the November 2026 contract end date as long as current momentum continues. Construction schedules are subject to change for weather or unknown conditions. CONSTRUCTION PHASING OPTIONS Based on conversations with staff, stakeholders and the contractor, we have developed four major options for how Great Streets Main Street could proceed: Page 17 of 46 Alternatives: Option 1: Stay The Course  Continue with the project as-is.  Vehicular traffic accommodated outside of the closed project areas.  Cost: none.  Schedule: SDI is tracking ahead of schedule and the project will likely complete well ahead of November 2026. Option 2: Two-Way Traffic Nights & Weekends  Two-way traffic accommodated nights and weekends starting Friday, June 27, 2025 between Pine St. to Church St., and tentatively as early as August 1 (but no later than August 15) for Church St. to South Winooski Ave.  Road opening would occur by approximately 5:30pm on most days, with possible exceptions granted to ensure specialized activities could be completed and the work zone is safe.  Approved work types, such as paving or line striping, may require full closure of the street overnight.  Cost: $600,000 added to the project, tentative to come from next season’s sidewalk budget.  Schedule: this will increase the length of time it takes to complete all the work for the project over Option 1 possibly by a few months, but does not change the overall completion date of November 2026. This is because the contractor is currently ahead of schedule and the increase in time for this alternative will use some of the productivity that has been achieved. One-Way Westbound Traffic (Not Recommended)  One-way west bound traffic established by August 1 (but no later than August 15) throughout the duration of the project except during short-duration work activities such as paving, striping, etc.  This is the option that the 5-19-25 Council resolution asked us to develop with SDI.  Safety concerns for the public and workers.  Site conditions will result in additional dust, noise, limited or no on-street parking for 3 blocks.  Cost: $850,000-$950,000  Schedule: would result in work on the project extending to the contract end date of November 2026. Up to 90-Day Construction Pause (Not Recommended) Page 7 of the GSMS contract states “The City may suspend the work or any portion thereof for a period of not more than ninety days at its discretion or such further time as agreed by the Contractor. The Contractor will be allowed an extension of contract time directly attributable to any suspension.”  While this may be a benefit for some, the extension of the construction period may be perceived as an additional impact on others both in the immediate project area as well as the balance of the downtown  This option does not mitigate the intersection and lane closures that were initially noted as the concern by the business community and following the pause in construction the traffic control would resume as is.  Efficiency of the work will be reduced by interrupting the project management, competency of the construction crews, and knowledge of the work. 2 of 6 Page 18 of 46   Schedule: A pause of the work now could result in an extension of construction period further that will move the project end date from Nov 2026 to June 2027. The upcoming work types cannot be done during colder months, so a 90-day shutdown would very likely extend the project end date by 3-8 months.  Costs: No immediate costs. BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNER ENGAGEMENT DPW working with staff from Business and Workforce Development reached out to the community on Tuesday June 17 with an update on the alternatives to for traffic mitigation options. This communication included a link to a quick survey to ask for feedback on the options under consideration in this memo. The Burlington Business Association also amplified the survey opportunity to its downtown contacts through their channels. Additionally, DPW meet with property owners to allow for further discussion and consideration for properties immediately adjacent to the construction. The survey concluded with responses received through midnight Thursday 6/19/25 are summarized below, with detailed data attached to this memo. The data was collected with a unique identifier for each respondent to allow for duplicates to be removed, or those who which to provide further comment by submitting another response. This is represented in the overall data for those who have more than one answer listed under ‘additional thoughts’. A total of 87 responses were received from businesses within the project area (20 responses), area downtown businesses (34 responses), and other local businesses/employees/residents (33 responses). Traffic Mitigation Survey Responses = 87 2 90 Day Pause 7 26 No Preference 11 One-Way Westbound Open Nights and Weekends 41 Stay the Course 3 of 6 Page 19 of 46  Downtown Businesses Only Responses = 54 90 Day Pause 6 2 No Preference 20 7 One-Way Westbound Open Nights and Weekends 19 Stay the Course Business Adjacent to the Project South Union - South Champlain Stay the Course 11 Open Nights and Weekends 5 One-Way Westbound 2 No Preference 0 90 Day Pause 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Summary of the survey:  Overall the majority of the responders show preference for moving the project towards Option 2 (Two-Way Traffic Open Nights & Weekend)  Review of all downtown businesses the preferred direction is split between Option 1 (Stay The Course) or Option 2 (Two-Way Traffic Open Nights & Weekend)  Of the businesses who are located on Main Street between South Union and South Winooski within the focus area of the project more than half prefer Option 1 (Stay The Course)  Under the additional thoughts from businesses there are a few common responses o Remove or clean up the staging area space being used on Main St o More promotions for businesses, and/or free parking o Better signage and Outreach o Improve the detour clarity and consistency 4 of 6 Page 20 of 46 FINANCIAL IMPACT It is necessary to identify funding that is outside of the project’s approved contingency to support this request as those funds are limited at this point in the contract and need to be reserved to support other unknown project expenses. DPW has reviewed with support of the Clerk Treasurer’s office and proposes investment income as described below as the source additional funding to support a prefer alternative. Earnings from Bond: TIF Bond Series 2022B was issued to fund the Great Street Main Street project in August 2022. The City then invested the proceeds as allowed per the City’s general investment policy. Any earnings on the investment are to be used for DWTN TIF projects as approved by the voters. These funds may be used to pay of interest on the TIF Bond Series 2022B, and also on capital costs associated with the DWTN TIF projects. These earnings are a revenue source that can be used to cover the some or all of the additional costs being considered under Option 2. The City has been reporting out on its investment income to VEPC starting in FY23, and if the City Council chooses to utilize these earnings in this way, the City can update its financial plan and report out on it to VEPC during a future substantial change request. In consideration of the various funding options, it is recommended that the funding for a selected alternative come first from TIF Bond Series 2022B investment income. These funds are required to be spent on work towards the voter authorized project or its financing. STAFF RECOMMENDATION DPW leadership recommends moving forward with Option 2 – accommodating two-way vehicular traffic on nights and weekends. There are several benefits of this option:  Providing two-way traffic nights and weekends, including some on-street parking, allows full circulation through the project area during key busy times for downtown’s restaurant, entertainment and retail sectors.  By still allowing the contractor to encumber the entire street during weekday work hours, it will enable the contractor to work more efficiently than accommodating one-way westbound traffic around their active work sites.  It is also safer for the contractor’s employees and the public as there won’t be as much intermixing of vehicular traffic with construction work as the one-way westbound would present.  This option received a majority preference of the responses received from the community in the Traffic Mitigation Survey. If you have any questions about this material, please give me (Chapin) a call at 802-316-0006. Attachments: 1. Traffic Mitigation Survey Data 5 of 6 Page 21 of 46 MOTIONS Below are the motions that are associated with staff recommendation for Option 2 (Two-Way Traffic Open Nights & Weekends); however, should the City Council prefer Option 1 (Stay The Course) an alternative motion has been provided as well. Board of Finance: 1. To approve and recommend that the City Council authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an amendment to the contract with S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation in the amount of $600,000, bringing the total contract value up to $27,143,720.62. This will be funded with one of the new funding sources noted in the memo rather than the previously authorized project contingency (which consists of $2,628,795.83, made up by TIF and $32,541 of Wastewater Capital). This will bring the total authorized amount to $29,772,516.45 for the Great Streets Main Street project. 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. City Council: Alternative Motion: Option 1: Stay the Course 1. In regards to the City Council's Resolution in Support of Local Businesses and a Vibrate, Welcoming, Safe Downtown, adopted as amended on 5/19/25, the City Council does not accept the proposal from S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation for any traffic control changes and will continue to follow the as executed construction documents. Recommended Motion: Option 2: Two-Way Traffic Open Nights & Weekends 1. To authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an amendment to the contract with S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation in the amount of $600,000, bringing the total contract value up to $27,143,720.62. This will be funded with one of the new funding sources noted in the memo rather than the previously authorized project contingency (which consists of $2,628,795.83, made up by TIF and $32,541 of Wastewater Capital). This will bring the total authorized amount to $29,772,516.45 for the Great Streets Main Street project. 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. 6 of 6 Page 22 of 46 Attachment 1 Great Streets Main Street - Traffic Mitigation Survey Data Page 23 of 46  Traffic Mitigation Survey Responses = 87 2 90 Day Pause 7 26 No Preference 11 One-Way Westbound Open Nights and Weekends 41 Stay the Course Downtown Businesses Only Responses = 54 90 Day Pause 6 2 No Preference 20 7 One-Way Westbound Open Nights and Weekends 19 Stay the Course Page 24 of 46  Business Adjacent to the Project South Union - South Champlain Stay the Course 11 Open Nights and Weekends 5 One-Way Westbound 2 No Preference 0 90 Day Pause 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Downtown Business Not Adjacent to Project Stay the Course 9 Open Nights and Weekends 14 One-Way Westbound 5 No Preference 2 90 Day Pause 4 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Other: Local Business/Employee/Resident Stay the Course 6 Open Nights and… 22 One-Way Westbound 4 No Preference 0 90 Day Pause 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 Page 25 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location Let’s just get the project done as quickly as possible and get on with our lives. No reason to prolong the pain. One way traffic would do nothing to help our businesses since no one will have any place to pull over to park. 1 6/17/2025 17:51 Stay the Course We’ve lost enough money already, let’s get the project done. between Pine-Winooski 3 6/17/2025 18:17 Open Nights and Weekends one block off project This project is a disaster that no Main St business wanted. In addition to shutting the street down for 2 plus years your taking away 65 parking spots. Every road in the city has no lane markings and crazy potholes. Almost 4 6/17/2025 18:19 Open Nights and Weekends no crosswalks are marked. Paint isnt expensive. It’s inexcusable the cross walks have no markers. between Pine-Winooski 5 6/17/2025 18:23 Open Nights and Weekends Where / how will the City source the additional $600,000? one block off project We need to get some positive media attention if we do change course and utilize media to help post traffic to 9 6/17/2025 21:08 Open Nights and Weekends those businesses who have been suffering. between Pine-Winooski Will the budget reduction for sidewalks reduce the potential for outside seating on Main Street? I truly hope not…, IF we survive through this…, we need outside seating on the other side of all this…something to help us 10 6/17/2025 21:08 Open Nights and Weekends recover…, something for a better future between Pine-Winooski There is only one problem to overcome, that is the small portion of road closed in front of Nectars. That one section is being used to store equipment as Jason Levinthal pointed out at the town meeting unlike any other portion of the road. If you don't store your equipment there, it could be open most days like the rest of the roads when not being worked on and we wouldn't be wasting time having any of this conversation and it would be construction and business as usual. Another easy option that does not add cost and fits your contract is to simply pause it for the rest of this year 2025 and start up again next spring 2026. This will give businesses and consumers a chance to catch their 11 6/17/2025 21:39 No preference breath. Restarting next spring will be a short period of time still finished by winter 2026 one block off project I'm no expert on construction, but maybe there is a way to move some of the necessary work to night construction, in order to stay on schedule and support Main st businesses? Really appreciate you all opening 14 6/18/2025 10:20 Open Nights and Weekends the conversation up, thank you! one block off project 17 6/18/2025 10:53 Open Nights and Weekends I think even JUST weekends could work for a lot of the businesses. Like Friday night - Sunday night. between Pine-Winooski 18 6/18/2025 11:33 Stay the Course between Pine-Winooski 19 6/18/2025 11:57 Stay the Course other 20 6/18/2025 12:32 Stay the Course Most important aspect for me is to get the project done as soon as possible. between Pine-Winooski It is ridiculous that someone or a group of people approved this project to close Main Street entirely for so 21 6/18/2025 13:47 One-Way Westbound long. It has crushed business, ours is down 30% and we are considering pulling out of the area. downtown business 22 6/18/2025 13:49 Open Nights and Weekends other 23 6/18/2025 13:50 Open Nights and Weekends other 24 6/18/2025 13:52 One-Way Westbound Try to do it without spending $900k downtown business 25 6/18/2025 13:53 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business 26 6/18/2025 13:55 Stay the Course other This project has spilled over to St. Paul, Pine, South Champlain, and has affected more than just Church and 27 6/18/2025 14:02 Open Nights and Weekends Main. Terrible inconvenient. downtown business I think if we can open up for nights and weekends, the additional tax revenue from meals and local option might offset some of the cost, and it will help the affected businesses stay afloat. Seems like a good option and 28 6/18/2025 14:04 Open Nights and Weekends keeps the end date in 2026. other There needs to be some consistent pattern established with the road construction around BTV. It is frustrating coming into town and finding that a street which was open yesterday is not open today. I'm sure there is a reason behind this, but as a business owner who needs to get into the CBD regularly, I have to plan way ahead 29 6/18/2025 14:05 Open Nights and Weekends to figure out how to get where I am going and where to park! other Page 26 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location One way westbound is worth continuing to consider, including through as necessary, private matching fundraising for the additional cost. That is the one I would’ve rented first, but for city staff preference for option one or two. No one wants the contract to extend beyond its current end date, but the possibility of an earlier end versus the certainty of continued access with a change would weigh in favor of continued access in 30 6/18/2025 14:15 Open Nights and Weekends my opinion. other 90 day pause, followed by one-way traffic thereafter, even if it stretches co suction. Past summer of 2026. 32 6/18/2025 14:17 90 Day Pause Otherwise, they’ll be no more businesses to protect. other There are one way roads in Burlington that should be two way, may have to do a detour for the bicyclist for short term, they always have the Bike Path to use. Cars from Williston road are coming down College Street (big line ups), should be a big sign saying “optional detour to downtown, use Pearl street”. A good road analyst needs to look at all of this, and tell DPW what needs to be done. The two way traffic was opened on St. Paul, 33 6/18/2025 14:19 Stay the Course no traffic on Main St allowed, yet still Stop Lights going (and 2 traffic guards downtown business It’s almost impossible to navigate both east to west and north to south. Additionally the downtown businesses are really getting hurt. Weekend openings would help but will do little to help many businesses. Seeing the curbs on Main between St Paul and Pine really depressed me. Why did we design a street with bike lanes on 34 6/18/2025 14:19 Open Nights and Weekends both sides? That just seems crazy to me. other 35 6/18/2025 14:22 Open Nights and Weekends other 36 6/18/2025 14:24 Open Nights and Weekends I hope there are strong contract incentives for this work to be done quickly. other There should be an option to increase signage, notification to the public, assistance programs for effected 37 6/18/2025 14:26 Stay the Course businesses. one block off project Why can’t we have a blend of 2 and 3 38 6/18/2025 14:26 Open Nights and Weekends Also, I think other nearby projects should be delayed. other I think if the city wants the businesses to be able to stay open, they absolutely need to pause this disaster of a project. It is so wildly unfair to all the great local businesses on Main Street that contribute to the vibrance of the community. I also think aid should be provided to these businesses by the city for all the revenue that 39 6/18/2025 14:29 90 Day Pause they've lost over the last year of the project. one block off project It is completely unacceptable to have Main Street closed off until Nov 2026 - there is no sense of urgency to 40 6/18/2025 14:31 Open Nights and Weekends completing this project and it a complete disservice to the businesses downtown. other 41 6/18/2025 14:37 One-Way Westbound No other Stay the course. Hold the contractor(s) to strict deadlines and look for opportunities to shrink the timeline. To the general public's eye, throughout this project there has been at most times a lack of "get it done". The optics of workers standing around/hanging out are awful. The optics of a handful of workers on site when we all know this is a complicated multi-block project are awful. It's 2:30pm on Weds. I just walked the site. There are a total of 25 workers on site. At least 4 of them are GMF. SDI employs hundreds, if not thousands of workers. To have 21 on site is frankly insulting to this community. Of the 21 workers on site, 13 appear to be in the midst of social hour (4 of those may have been reviewing plans). 1 of the workers was sweeping. A grand total of 6 of the 25 on site were doing actual project work - 2 crews at Main/Winooski that were digging and packing. There is ZERO sense of urgency. None of the above alternative options are going to do a damn thing to move this project towards completion without adequate boots on the ground workers engaged. The outcome of BPW projects has been excellent for a long time. The time it takes to complete projects should 42 6/18/2025 14:40 Stay the Course be an embarrassment to BPW. other 43 6/18/2025 14:42 Open Nights and Weekends The whole project was poorly planned and has been extremely poorly executed. other As I understand it, opening a lane one way may be a safety risk issue as drivers would be passing through an 44 6/18/2025 14:42 Open Nights and Weekends active construction zone. other Page 27 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location I believe Option 1 is the strongest choice when considering both the cost and potential delays. That said, if we decide to move forward with the current plan, I think it's important to reconsider the current parking structure in the impacted area. (Winooski through Pine, Pearl through King) Would it be possible to explore the following options for the affected downtown blocks? While it may be a stretch, could we consider offering free parking within these blocks? Alternatively, could the first two hours be free within this area? We might also consider adjusting paid parking hours to 9:00 AM–1:00 AM, allowing free parking between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Lastly, is there an opportunity to incentivize shopping and dining at local businesses by offering parking discounts for future visits? 45 6/18/2025 14:43 No preference These measures could help support the downtown businesses during the transition. one block off project Answer 1: Please consider an additional option: pause or table any non-critical work. Critical infrastructure work is necessary, but the 'Great Streets' aesthetic work is not. Burlington does not NEED 'GREAT' streets. It NEEDS streets! The Great Streets vision was conceived during a different era of affluence where the community could sustain the disruption. At this time, we have long standing businesses alongside new businesses in financial crisis. Can the city save money and table the initiative and just work with the infrastructure we have? Benjy@skinnypancake.com Answer 2: Can you extend the 90 day pause and completely table the aesthetic aspects of this initiative of great Streets? Can the city save money by not doing some of this work? Is this I want or need… Because the businesses need the streets to be open… 46 6/18/2025 14:51 90 Day Pause I wrote earlier, but option for, the 90 day pause, did not appear on this survey at that time. downtown business 47 6/18/2025 14:52 Open Nights and Weekends between Pine-Winooski Take a lesson from Montpelier's downtown construction - the site is always neat as a pin, there is a bucket at each end of the construction filled with free ear plugs and there is a coordinated effort to draw customers to 48 6/18/2025 14:52 Open Nights and Weekends the stores on State Street. other Let's bite the bullet and get this done as soon as feasible. I'd rather subsidize affected businesses with $600,000 of cash or promotional spend than pay the contractor more and further extend the timeline for completion. Free parking for patrons of affected businesses and a stronger public safety presence would help 49 6/18/2025 14:57 Stay the Course with getting people to return to downtown. between Pine-Winooski 50 6/18/2025 15:26 Stay the Course Better detour signage other In addition to these changes that would support businesses downtown, there should be 2 free hours of parking starting at 5 or 6 PM, and the city should get that information out there widely with a message promoting 51 6/18/2025 15:30 Open Nights and Weekends people coming downtown for music, food and drinks, and events. other None, apart from the obvious that the short-sighted project has nearly devastated the city, contributing to squalor, business decline and a negative image. Being held captive by construction companies seems to be a 52 6/18/2025 15:31 Open Nights and Weekends common occurrence in VT. other 53 6/18/2025 15:33 Open Nights and Weekends other My work is not affected by the construction. We just need to get it done and try to direct business to those 54 6/18/2025 15:44 Stay the Course who are badly affected. other Page 28 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option haveyouany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location Answer 1: I feel like SD Ireland given the amount of projects the city has hired them for could be more flexible and not charge an extra $600k. Watching the project unfold there is a lot of standing around and vehicles not moving (I live near the project). Should we be question the overall management of their staff? Answer 2: The SD Ireland family is great and do a lot for our city/ but I think they can work with us on this $900k 55 6/18/2025 15:50 One-Way Westbound estimate. And they should have a project manager out there moving things along at a faster pace. downtown business Answer 1: Against equipment storage in project area Answer 2: I"m not sure when the a "pause" would be but I don't see the point in stopping work while everything is dug up. My understanding of the current plan was that work was would continue through the "work season", stop for some winter months, then resume in th spring. Other businesses might have specific needs/wants that another option would help, but at this point I want to power through and be done as soon as 57 6/18/2025 15:56 Stay the Course possible. one block off project We support this project and all the DPW is doing but would hate to see this impact businesses during the summer months, when we rely on business to support us through slower seasons. I'm also for the 90 day 58 6/18/2025 15:57 Open Nights and Weekends pause, but my concern is that it is too risky pushing this project into summer of 2027. one block off project 59 6/18/2025 16:19 Stay the Course Just don't let the front of Nectars be a parking lot for the equipment and open that up. between Pine-Winooski 60 6/18/2025 16:34 Stay the Course between Pine-Winooski If option 2 is not approved then SDI should be working at NIGHT opening the street during the day in some capacity. I am baffled that SDI does not work Monday thru Saturday (and some nights) now in an effort to 61 6/18/2025 16:52 Open Nights and Weekends speed up the project. other Answer 1: I feel like the two options mentioned will only benefit a small amount of businesses. Answer 2: Why is there not a pause option I thought this was also discussed? 62 6/18/2025 16:58 One-Way Westbound Answer 3: It seems like in all fairness this would benefit all of the businesses between Pine-Winooski Nights and weekends do not help my business nor does it help many of the struggling business on Main Street, which are open during daytime business hours. I don't see how this is helpful, especially not at an additional cost of $600k. Perhaps it helps the perception of Burlington's accessibility, but I don't think that's enough to justify the 6+ month delay. If there was a solution to open the streets during the day, during the week, then 63 6/18/2025 16:58 Stay the Course the positive impact would be great enough to justify the additional disruption and the cost. other 64 6/18/2025 17:10 Stay the Course We feel it's best to get this over with ASAP. between Pine-Winooski 65 6/18/2025 17:51 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business Did you guys help plan this with local business owners? Did you include in your budget something similar to PPP funds from COVID for businesses' lost income due to this extremely disruptive construction? This is a major deterrant from people wanting to be downtown everyone naturally avoids it and businesses right in the 67 6/18/2025 19:47 Open Nights and Weekends construction area i imagine are slowly failing. other 68 6/18/2025 19:55 Open Nights and Weekends other 69 6/18/2025 20:41 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business None of these options are palatable. Night and Weekend closures disadvantage day businesses. Based on the current track record, this project will likely go through next summer regardless of these options. I hear from our guests daily who tell me that they just won't go downtown because the traffic detours change daily and it's just not a pleasant experience. The only reason I suggest a 90 day pause is because I fear that many businesses will 70 6/18/2025 21:42 90 Day Pause not be here this winter or next summer if they do not recoup some losses. one block off project 71 6/18/2025 22:29 Stay the Course We just have to get it done! As soon as possible. We own a business downtown. Keep parking free. downtown business 72 6/18/2025 22:30 One-Way Westbound other It’s possible that this good choice will not be enough to save the businesses that will be sacrificed regardless, 73 6/18/2025 22:48 Open Nights and Weekends but I believe it is worth trying in any event. downtown business 74 6/19/2025 6:19 Open Nights and Weekends other Page 29 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location Yes, why has no one cared about the businesses that have been amidst the Cherry Street work for far more years now? Take a look there, how many businesses have not survived, or are currently going out of business? Additionally, I am admittedly opposed to spending more money in a place that ISN’T supporting businesses in the way of making Church Street safer, and promoting people coming back downtown. The kind of money proposed is insulting to a business like mine who is currently in the process of closing. So sorry for the businesses affected but the problem is way bigger than this. Also, I might suggest a bias of the city towards larger, richer businesses along Main that have the resources and clout to gain this sort of attention. Who is worrying about me, and my family when I am going to leave in debt over 50K because of lack of business? It 75 6/19/2025 8:35 Stay the Course sure doesn’t feel like Burlington cares equally about its businesses or people. downtown business 76 6/19/2025 10:41 Stay the Course downtown business 1 way westbound should be complemented with a one way eastbound on a parallel street with semi permanent signage and wayfinding. When a hard and fast completion date is stated as fact, history shows more often than not there are delays, (and often no ones fault) so stay the course and finish 2026 could easily become 2027 anyway. How much are iconic Burlington businesses and other establishments and their employees worth? How many 77 6/19/2025 10:46 One-Way Westbound closed up storefronts - ie Burton Store, Nectars, Roxy - equal $900,000? downtown business 78 6/19/2025 10:48 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business Feb. 2024 BFP: “Although construction on Main Street is weather-dependent and sensitive due to working with aging infrastructure, city and contractors will attempt to "minimize disruptions," Department of Public Works Director Chapin Spencer said.” Reviewing all the articles announcing the project, seemingly nowhere is mentioned the massive disruption to downtown…in fact it seems to be intentionally downplayed. This project is destroying the very businesses it promised to help. My vote for “one way westbound”, a bandaid on a hemorrhaging artery at best, raises the question: who pays the $900,000? Downtown businesses and 79 6/19/2025 11:53 One-Way Westbound residents through tax increases? If so, yet another way to kill downtown business, Burlington. other City needs to alloactes the funds that wold have increased, from options 2, for advertising and supoort other 80 6/19/2025 12:35 Stay the Course orgniations that brings activities and poeple in to downtown. downtown business 81 6/19/2025 13:07 90 Day Pause downtown business What are the chances we could see a 5th option where rather than only having 2 closed streets at a time, the project only works on 2 streets at a time? All of these options are incredibly painful, but in being forced to 82 6/19/2025 13:17 Stay the Course choose - we would prefer to end the pain as soon as possible. between Pine-Winooski 83 6/19/2025 13:23 90 Day Pause between Pine-Winooski 84 6/19/2025 13:38 One-Way Westbound At least Church St parking not completely inaccessible all the time other 85 6/19/2025 13:42 Open Nights and Weekends one block off project 86 6/19/2025 13:56 Stay the Course I wish I knew if any of these options would help our businesses in the shorter term. downtown business Page 30 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location How about stay the course to not prolong time and add to cost, find more methods to speed up completion before back to school '26, and allow some passing through during city and business special events, weekends? Signs should read "EVENT THIS WAY", "Business this way" vs all saying "DETOUR". EVNTS THIS WAY encourages traffic, DETOURS are discouraging interest and traffic. Market to the 'hearts' of the community and tourists which encourage. Have trusted people send reviews to key sites about their positive experiences getting into and out of town so they can make sure local businesses receive the support they so desperately need to stay in business. State (overstate) what safety measures and improvements will be and are underway, outside of the construction projects, that effects community's feeling of safety. More police, change of feeding the homeless site, what else? 87 6/19/2025 13:58 Stay the Course This is essential! between Pine-Winooski 88 6/19/2025 14:18 90 Day Pause between Pine-Winooski 89 6/19/2025 14:45 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business 90 6/19/2025 14:47 Open Nights and Weekends downtown business Stay the Course should include consideration of some NEW incentives for earlier completion than Nov 2026. See #3 & #4 below. 1) Critical to understanding the impact of any new decisions is understanding the potential impact any new decisions will have on the Champlain Parkway Substantial Completion Date of June 2026. Burlington's accessibility and reputation are at stake. Communication about both projects' completion dates need to considered. I think it is important and necessary to ensure that any changes or actions on Great Streets does not delay or hurt the Parkway substantial completion date. 2) I would like confirm that the Land Use Permit- Administrative Amendment # 4C0438-17D from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (that includes a one-year construction completion extension to May 18, 2027 (Champlain Parkway) does not change the construction contract. It would be unwise to achieve an early completion of the Great Streets project at the cost of delaying the Parkway completion. I request that The City Council and Construction managers in Burlington inform the public about both projects. Favor to one project over the other could hurt Burlington in ways we do not anticipate. 3) Has the City Council requested and gotten advice on having the City pay the incentives for achieving 'substantial' completion ahead of schedule? Now that SDI has communicated 'it is ahead of schedule' has the Council gotten any information about how soon completion is possible? 4) The City Council should seek information about how City revenues could be affected by early completion (before Nov 2026). Estimates of that kind could arm the Council with important data. I suggest the Council consider two specific early completion dates that would be valuable for the community. a. August 15, 2026 - in time for the opening of UVM, Champlain and St. Mikes b. June 30, 2026 - a time which could have a significant impact on 'Summer' traffic, and improved downtown business revenues, City taxes and the reputation of Burlington and Vermont. Based on estimates for 91 6/19/2025 15:32 Stay the Course improved between Pine-Winooski 92 6/19/2025 15:41 Open Nights and Weekends other Page 31 of 46 Id Completion time Based on the above information, which Do you do option have youany additional thoughts regarding these options? prefer? Location Stay the course because I believe that a change at this time would be more work than anticipated causing additional delay. If there are ways to open and stay the course I am all for it. Inclusive of one way traffic at certain times, nights, weekends. A 90 day pause delays the inevitable and the state of the streets will remain “under construction” despite the halt in work. I am not against any of my business colleagues who have recommended this but it is a reaction, not proactive. We must close this project. Delaying or adding complexity is like starting new projects. That’s my personal opinion. Lastly, Great Streets is one of many projects going on. I do not think halting a single project changes the perception of BTV, at least not for those businesses effected 93 6/19/2025 15:46 Stay the Course by multiple projects. between Pine-Winooski 94 6/19/2025 16:04 Open Nights and Weekends other 95 6/19/2025 16:47 Stay the Course downtown business For the total cost of the project the City should get those streets open on night and weekrnd plus keeping the downtown streets open on nights and weekends. Just how much more to the total cost of the project does it 96 6/19/2025 17:03 One-Way Westbound cost to keep the streets passable? downtown business Parking should be free throughout Burlington until construction is complete. Small businesses are paying the 97 6/19/2025 17:16 One-Way Westbound price of these delays-the city should too. between Pine-Winooski 98 6/20/2025 5:08 Open Nights and Weekends one block off project Page 32 of 46  Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist Department: Public Works Submitter: L. Wheelock, M. Suender, C. Spencer Title/Subject: Great Streets Main Street - Traffic Mitigation Approval: Meeting Date: ☐ Board of Finance ☐ City Council ☒ Concurrent 6/23/2025 This form must be completed by the person submitting the materials, and sent with the final submission. Please do not indicate that a signoff was received until it has actually been obtained. Signoffs Received Date Signoff Needed Received Note Received Department Head Yes 6/20/2025 Chapin Spencer Mayor’s Office informed and approved memo Yes 6/20/2025 Erin Jacobsen Board/Commission, if required N/A Click or tap Click or tap here to to enter a enter text. date. City Attorney’s Office has approved contract N/A Click or tap Click or tap here to and/or legal documents, to enter a enter text. -Identify attorney in note date. 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Page 33 of 46 To: Burlington City Council From: Kara Alnasrawi, Director of Business & Workforce Development CC: Lynn Reagan, Interim HR Director Tim Clancy, HR Specialist Re: Reclassification and retitling of Assistant Director of Community Works Purpose: The City of Burlington faces an urgent and ongoing housing crisis. Public-private partnerships (P3s) have emerged as one of the most effective tools to deliver housing, particularly affordable and mixed-income developments, by leveraging both public resources and private investment. To better support this work, CEDO is recommending a retitling and reclassification of the current Assistant Director for Community Works position to Real Estate Development Manager. The position will be reclassified from a Grade 26 to Grade 23 This change sharpens the focus of the position on real estate development and P3 project delivery and aligns the title and salary grade with the updated responsibilities and market expectations. Importantly, the change also results in a cost savings to the department by lowering the grade level. Old Title New Title Old Grade and Pay New Grade and Pay Assistant Director of Real Estate Grade 26 Grade 23 Community Works Development Manager MOTION Board of Finance: To approve and recommend to City Council the retitling of the Assistant Director for Community Works to Real Estate Development Manager and to reclassify this position from grade 26 down to grade 23. City Council: To approve the retitling of the Assistant Director for Community Works to Real Estate Development Manager and to reclassify this position from grade 26 down to grade 23. Page 34 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 1 of 5 City of Burlington Job Description Position Title: Assistant Director of Community Works Real Estate Development Manager Department: Community and Economic Development (CEDO) Reports to: Director of CEDO Pay Grade: 23Grade 26 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union: Non-Union General Purpose: This highly responsible and publicly visible position leads the Community Works Team within the City of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO). The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate development projects from conceptual planning through construction; oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other major high priority City development projects; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property; and, serve as the City’s lead point-of-contact on major private redevelopment projects. This position is collaborates on the City’s business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives. 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.) Encourage and facilitate the development of the City of Burlington’s economy through the support, creation, and execution of high priority real estate development projects. Create opportunities to stimulate economic development and fund public infrastructure and/or public facilities with tax increment financing (TIF)utilizing various methods of public and private financing. Oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate and community development projects from conceptual planning through construction including financing, facilitation of external partners, and serving as primary point of contact for other departments. Page 35 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 2 of 5 Oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other multi-million-dollar City real estate and community development priority projects especially those in the Waterfront and Downtown TIF districts. Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties. Collaborate City’s business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives. Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property. In partnership with the CEDO Director manage and develop the Community Works budget and propose financial strategies for CEDO projects by, working closely with the Clerk-Treasurers OfficeDepartment of Finance and Administration and, the CEDO Leadership Team, and CEDO’s Financial Assistant. Supervise the Community Works team including, hiring and performance management. Assess and schedule work and training, and evaluate performance and efficiency. Monitor the performance of consultants, contractors, and governmental partners enlisted or funded to meet division program objectives. Prepare for Mayoral and/or City Council approval proposed Development Agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, short and long-term leases, consultant contracts, development financing plans, and other related documents, and oversee their ongoing administration and compliance. Serve as CEDO’s lead point of contact for City Councilors, State officials, the media, and the general public for information on all CEDO-managed redevelopment projects. Must have excellent judgment with respect to project decisions and the ability to confidently advise the Mayor and City Council on those decisions.” Must have extensive experience successfully negotiating complex real estate agreements and professional contracts.” Non-Essential Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Business Administration, Urban Page 36 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 3 of 5 Planning, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Five (5) years A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public and/or private real estate project development and execution in one or more specialized areas such as: downtown revitalization, commercial and/or residential development, civic and waterfront development, public infrastructure development, brownfields redevelopment, public/private partnerships, and/or development finance preferred., including three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Advanced project development and management skills such as the ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications, understanding of construction methods and techniques, and ability to prepare construction bidding documents, development financial statements and pro forma are required., Demonstrated experience in managing large and complex development projects (budgets over $51m) from start to finish is required. A demonstrated commitment and record of developing and executing high quality urban design and sustainable development practices is required. Knowledge of City, State and federal public and private sources for development financing, and ability to evaluate loans, business plans and financial projections, and to analyze financial feasibility of funding proposals. High degree of administrative capabilities and organizational skills, including experience in and ability to meeting deadlines, and manageing multiple projects, adhering to procurement processes and established policies, managing project budgets, and delivering projects under budget at the same time. Ability to obtain a working knowledge of all relevant City, State and federal regulatory requirements and processes including but not limited to zoning, building and construction, urban soils, and stormwater. Experience in hiring and supervising staff, contractors, and consultants, and ability to understand, comply with, and enforce City workplace standards, safety rules, and personnel policies. A strong commitment to effective public education, communication, outreach and engagement is required, as is a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing to a wide range of audiences. Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and discretion in addressing confidential, controversial, and emotionally charged issues, and the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective employee, partnership, and public relationships. Commitment to support and champion efforts to build and sustain a workplace culture focused on continuous improvement, and improving the quality and effectiveness of governmental services. Page 37 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 4 of 5 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. Frequent attendance at evening, and sometimes weekend, meetings is required. 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 ability to move distances lifting (specify) color perception within and between pounds (red, green, amber) warehouses/offices carrying (specify) _x_ hearing/listening climbing pounds _x_ clear speech ability to mount and driving (local/over _x_ touching dismount forklift/truck the road) _x_ dexterity _ pushing/pulling _x_ hand _x_ finger reading - basic math skills - basic _x_ analysis/comprehensi on _x_ reading – complex _x_ math skills - complex _x_ judgment/decision writing - basic _x_ clerical making _x_ writing - complex shift work outside pressurized equipment _x_ works alone extreme heat moving objects _x_ works with others extreme cold high places _x_ verbal contact w/others noise fumes/odors _x_ face-to-face contact mechanical equipment hazardous materials _x_ inside electrical equipment dirt/dust Supervision: Directly Supervises: 13 Indirectly Supervises: Page 38 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 5 of 5 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: Page 39 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 1 of 5 City of Burlington Job Description Position Title: Real Estate Development Manager Department: Community and Economic Development (CEDO) Reports to: Director of CEDO Pay Grade: 23 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Union: Non-Union General Purpose: This highly responsible and publicly visible position leads the Community Works Team within the City of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO). The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate development projects from conceptual planning through construction; oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other major high priority City development projects; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties; oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property; and, serve as the City’s lead point-of-contact on major private redevelopment projects. This position collaborates on the City’s business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives. 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.) Encourage and facilitate the development of the City of Burlington’s economy through the support, creation, and execution of high priority real estate development projects. Create opportunities to stimulate economic development and fund public infrastructure and/or public facilities utilizing various methods of public and private financing. Oversee, coordinate, manage, and implement all CEDO-led real estate and community development projects from conceptual planning through construction including financing, facilitation of external partners, and serving as primary point of contact for other departments. Page 40 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 2 of 5 Oversee, coordinate, and manage project development and management for other multi-million-dollar City real estate and community development priority projects. Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of purchase and sale and lease agreements for the use and/or redevelopment of City-owned properties. Collaborate City’s business outreach and real-estate related economic development initiatives. Oversee, coordinate, and manage the creation and implementation of development agreements related to the use and/or redevelopment of both public and private property. In partnership with the CEDO Director manage and develop the Community Works budget and propose financial strategies for CEDO projects by working closely with the Department of Finance and Administration and the CEDO Leadership Team. Supervise the Community Works team including, hiring and performance management. Assess and schedule work and training, and evaluate performance and efficiency. Monitor the performance of consultants, contractors, and governmental partners enlisted or funded to meet division program objectives. Prepare for Mayoral and/or City Council approval proposed Development Agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, short and long-term leases, consultant contracts, development financing plans, and other related documents, and oversee their ongoing administration and compliance. Serve as CEDO’s lead point of contact for City Councilors, State officials, the media, and the general public for information on all CEDO-managed redevelopment projects. Must have excellent judgment with respect to project decisions and the ability to confidently advise the Mayor and City Council on those decisions. Must have extensive experience successfully negotiating complex real estate agreements and professional contracts. Non-Essential Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Business Administration, Urban Page 41 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 3 of 5 Planning, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Five (5) years experience in public and/or private real estate project development and execution in one or more specialized areas such as: downtown revitalization, commercial and/or residential development, civic and waterfront development, public infrastructure development, brownfields redevelopment, public/private partnerships, and/or development finance preferred. Advanced project development and management skills such as the ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications, understanding of construction methods and techniques, and ability to prepare construction bidding documents, development financial statements and pro forma are required. Demonstrated experience in managing large and complex development projects (budgets over $5m) from start to finish is required. A demonstrated commitment and record of developing and executing high quality urban design and sustainable development practices is required. Knowledge of public and private sources for development financing, and ability to evaluate loans, business plans and financial projections, and to analyze financial feasibility of funding proposals. High degree of administrative capabilities and organizational skills, including experience in meeting deadlines, managing multiple projects, adhering to procurement processes and established policies, managing project budgets, and delivering projects under budget. Ability to obtain a working knowledge of all relevant City, State and federal regulatory requirements and processes including but not limited to zoning, building and construction, urban soils, and stormwater. Experience in hiring and supervising staff, contractors, and consultants, and ability to understand, comply with, and enforce City workplace standards, safety rules, and personnel policies. A strong commitment to effective public education, communication, outreach and engagement is required, as is a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively graphically, orally, and in writing to a wide range of audiences. Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and discretion in addressing confidential, controversial, and emotionally charged issues, and the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective employee, partnership, and public relationships. Commitment to support and champion efforts to build and sustain a workplace culture focused on continuous improvement, and improving the quality and effectiveness of governmental services. Page 42 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 4 of 5 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. Frequent attendance at evening, and sometimes weekend, meetings is required. 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 ability to move distances lifting (specify) color perception within and between pounds (red, green, amber) warehouses/offices carrying (specify) _x_ hearing/listening climbing pounds _x_ clear speech ability to mount and driving (local/over _x_ touching dismount forklift/truck the road) _x_ dexterity _ pushing/pulling _x_ hand _x_ finger reading - basic math skills - basic _x_ analysis/comprehensi on _x_ reading – complex _x_ math skills - complex _x_ judgment/decision writing - basic _x_ clerical making _x_ writing - complex shift work outside pressurized equipment _x_ works alone extreme heat moving objects _x_ works with others extreme cold high places _x_ verbal contact w/others noise fumes/odors _x_ face-to-face contact mechanical equipment hazardous materials _x_ inside electrical equipment dirt/dust Supervision: Directly Supervises: 1 Indirectly Supervises: Page 43 of 46 Asst. Dir for Community Works (CEDO) – Page 5 of 5 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: Page 44 of 46  Board of Finance and City Council Submission Checklist Version: April 2025 Business & Workforce Kara Alnasrawi Department: Development Submitter: Title/Subject: Retitling and Reclass of Assistant Director of Community Works Approval Requested: Meeting Date: ☐ Board of Finance Click or tap to enter a date. ☐ City Council Click or tap to enter a date. ☒ Both BOF and Council 6/23/2025 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 6/20/2025 Kara Alnasrawi Mayor’s Office Yes 6/20/2025 Erin Jacobsen Board/Commission Choose an Click or tap to Click or tap here to enter text. item. enter a date. City Attorney’s Office for memo and N/A Click or tap to Click or tap here to enter text. contracts or legal documents enter a date. City Attorney’s Office for memo and Yes 6/20/2025 Jessica Brown motion(s) or resolution(s) CAO for budget, financing, and memo Yes 6/20/2025 Katherine Schad Human Resources, if personnel action Choose an Click or tap to Click or tap here to enter text. or policy item. enter a date. CIO, if IT-related Choose an Click or tap to Click or tap here to enter text. item. enter a date. Page 45 of 46  DRAFT Department Head K Alnasrawi Office & Community Engagement Assistant K. Rojas Assistant Director Assistant Director – Public/Private Housing Program LEAD Manager Economic & Community Downtown & Church CJC Assistant Director Partnership & BCDC Manager M. Williams Development Street Marketplace 1FTE VACANT VACANT W. Clavelle S. McGinnis Housing Specialist Marketplace Small Business Support Event Coordinator Maintenance Working (HTF/IZ LEAD specialist Marketing Manager Coordinator Specialist Foreman 16 FTEs Compliance/HOME) S. Melinn J. Dudley A. Washburn J. Schneider A. Bacher J. Daly B. Whitlock LEAD Specialist Workforce Marketplace Marketing Specialist Development Manager Maintenance C. Craik I. Parades A. Bacheller B. Medeiros Workforce Marketplace LEAD Specialist Development Manager Maintenance W. Verman R. Reese G. Gonyo Community Sunday Maintenance Development CDBG .2 FTE C. Curtis VACANT Page 46 of 46