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External Funding Requests EXTERNAL FUNDING REQUESTS EXTERNAL FUNDING REQUESTS: INTERGOVERNMENTAL 110 West Canal Street, Suite 202 CHITTENDEN COUNTY RPC Winooski, VT 05404-2109 Communities Planning Together 802-846-4490 www .ccrpcvt.org November 2, 2017 Ms. Karen Richard Colchester Town Clerk PO Box 55 Colchester, VT 05446 Dear Ms. Karen Richard, Thank you for your dues payment for fiscal year 2018 which began on July 1st. This letter is to inform you of the assessment of Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) dues for fiscal year 2019. You will be billed for these dues during the month of July, 2018. The municipal assessments remained the same for FY16 - FY18. This year the CCRPC Board voted to not increase the dues for FYl.9. Attached you will find a summary table outlining how the annual rate for each community is calculated using the Equalized Education Grand List (EEGL) data of January 2017 the most recently available data) along with the allocation for the 19 communities in the county. Colchester's dues for FY2019 are $ 25,482.00 reflecting an increase of$ 390.00 per the formula in the attached table, which is related to changes in the percent of EEGL for your community. While the municipal dues support match requirements across many of the programs which the CCRPC administers, we would like to reiterate the context and importance of the use of the local match share provided to the CCRPC by the municipalities for transportation planning purposes. The federal transportation legislation which provides the CCRPC with approximately 80% of its transportation-related operating funding requires that we provide the off-setting 20% from non-federal resources. We are fortunate to receive 10% from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans). The remaining 10% must come from our member communities. Each $1 in community contributions brings $9 in funding to the region to support transportation planning activities in the member communities. Information for your municipal report will be sent separately. Please contact me at [email protected] for questions on the report. If you have any questions regarding the rates, please contact one of our Business Managers, Bernie Ferenc at 846-4490 x*10 ([email protected]) or Forest Cohen at 846-4490 x*19 ([email protected]). Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Charlie Baker Executive Director Enclosure cc: Mr. Jeffrey Bartley, CCRPC Commissioner Ms. Jacki Murphy, Alternate FY18 to FY19 Muncipal Assessments TABLE 1 0% Increase EEG List EEG List CCRPC FY18 CCRPC FY19 FY18 - FY19 FY18 - FY19 Municipality January 2016 % of County January 2017 % of County Assessment Assessment $Change % Change Bolton 1,289,810 0.63% 1,256,970 0.59% $1,534 $1,454 -$80 -5.22% Buels Gore 29,390 0.01% 31,050 0.01% $35 $36 $1 2.75% Burlington 42,433,560 20 .. 62% 44,365,230 20.97% $50,475 $51,326 $850 1.68% Charlotte 9,356,940 4.55% 9,265,070 4.38% $11,130 $10,719 -$412 -3.70% Colchester . 21,093,970 10.25% 22,026,060 10.41% $25,092 $25,482 $390 1.55% Essex Jct. 10,965,840 5.33% 11,138,290 5.26% $6,306 $6,230 -$77 -1.21% Essex Town 14,242,250 6.92% '14,795,180 6.99% $23,679 $23,772 $93 0.39% Hinesburg 5,784,720 2.81% 5,887,620 2.78% $6,881 $6,811 -$70 -1.01% Huntington 2,134,910 1.04% 2,148,000 1.02% $2,540 $2,485 -$55 -2.15% Jericho 5,964,470 2.90% 6,356,590 3.00% $7,095 $7,354 $259 3.65% Milton 10,882,780 5.29% 11,468,680 5.42% $12,945 $13,268 $323 2.49% Richmond 4,576,610 2.22% 4,680,120 2.21% $5,444 $5,414 -$30 -0.54% Shelburne 15,767,760 7.66% 15,707,070 7.42% $18,756 $18,171 -$585 -3.12% South Burlington 30,129,570 14.64% 30,318,410 14.33% $35,840 $35,075 -$765 -2.13% St. George 731,650 0.36% 741,200 0.35% $870 $857 -$13 -1.47% Underhill 3,792,210 1.84% 3,863,200 1.83% $4,511 $4,469 -$42 -0.92% Westford 2,341,910 1.14% 2,379,700 1.12% $2,786 $2,753 '-$33 -1.17% Williston 18,215, 130 8.85% 19,098,270 9.03% $21,667 $22,095 $427 1.97% Winooski 6,039,500 2.94% 6,049,870 2.86% $7,184 $6,999 -$185 -2.58% TOTAL $205, 772,980 100.00% $211,576,580 100.00% $244,770 $244,770 $0 0.00% Each town is assessed dues using their percentage of the Equalized Education Grand List. Their amount is determined by taking the total dues and multiplying it by the municipality's percentage of the total Grand List. Equalized Education Grand List can be accessed at the Vermont Department of Taxes http://www.state.vt.us/tax/publications.shtml GBIC Goodjobs In A Clean Environment August 30, 2017 Members of the Colchester Select Board c/o Dawn Francis, Town Manager Town of Colchester P.O. Box 55, 835 Blakely Road Colchester, VT 05446 Dear Dawn: GBIC thanks you for the opportunity to submit an appropriation request to the Selectboard of · the Town of Colchester for FY 2019: Economic development in the State of Vermont continues to be our most important collaborative effort. While our communities continue to thrive, despite the challenges we face, there is much more that can be done to encourage a~d sustain employment and investment in Chittenden County. All of what makes Vermont a special place to live, work, and raise a family depends on a healthy and competitive economy. A quality environment, meaningful .social programs, vibrant communities and economic opportunity for current and future generations of Vermonters all hinge on the capacity of the state's economy to generate the required public resources. For more than 60 years, GBIC has endeavored to enhance the quality of life for the people of Chittenden County through the creation of high wage economic opportunities. It is the goal of · GBIC to support·the creation a·nd retention of high quality jobs and str~ngthen the competitiveness of our region's businesse~ and advance our overa·11 economy. we will not maintain, much less·enhance, our valued q_uality ofiife without a ·stror:ig and dyna~11ic economy.. As a non-profit business and community service organization, it is essential that we solicit annual financial assistance. We would like to thank the Town of Colchester for its support in the past and for the opportunity to submit this request to consider an appropriation of $6,000 for GBIC for FY 2019. Your support allows us to provide necessary economic development programs and services throughout Chittenden County . •.·.;-.. Frank Cioffi, President• P.O. Box 786 • 60 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401 •Te/I. (802) 862-5726 •Fax (802)860-1899 Web: www.gbicvt.org • E-mail: [email protected] The Articles of Association of GBIC provide that the chief-elected official of each community in Chittenden County is a member of GBIC's corporation. The members have the opportunity to attend the annual membership meeting each year in June to elect directors and also attend any special meetings of the membership that may be called during the year. In addition, each municipality may select one person to serve on either the Regional or Government Affairs Committees that meet once a month and serve as the legislative advocacy committees for both GBIC and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce. Our staff, as well as the members of our Board, would welcome the opportunity to meet with you if we may be of service at any time. Following please find information about GBIC's work during the past fiscal year and a more detailed explanation of GBIC programs and services. Thank you for helping us to continue to provide "Good Jobs in a Clean Environment." Sincerely, fJ ~t~ Frank Cioffi ~aul Plunkett President Chair GBIC Good fobs In A Clean Environment Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC) Activities for FY 2017 Over the past year the Town of Colchester and its residents have benefited in several ways from GBIC's initiatives. GBIC has worked with value-added and manufacturing businesses located in Colchester, like Hayward Tyler, Critical Process Systems Group, Dealer Policy, NG Advantage and others, to facilitate their growth, and to ensure that their needs are met so that they are able to continue to provide high­ paying jobs. GBIC continues to work with the state and local government to strengthen the Chittenden County economy and provide jobs for all residents. GBIC also continued to work closely in cooperation with Vermont Technology Council and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technology (VCET) to develop the young businesses with dynamic growth potential to provide the future job opportunities for Colchester and the region. GBIC has worked on many initiatives for the benefit of our County and our region. In partnership with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, GBIC updated the new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Chittenden County. Updating the CEDS makes our county EDA compliant and potentially enables Chittenden County organizations and municipalities to apply for and receive up to 50% federal funding for projects that directly aid and support economic development. Working closely with municipalities and communities to ensure the inclusion of qualifying projects is an important component of building a meaningful CEDS. Regional Contacts During the past year GBIC conducted 124 visits/contacts with our region's high value-added businesses and essential organizations and institutions critical to economic development in Northwestern Vermont and statewide.
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