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 .

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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. Our business visits/contacts during the past twelve months involved companies employing over 38,000 Vermonters.

Vermont Training Program

GBIC facilitated the award of 12 grant contracts, totaling over $425,000, from the Vermont Training Program to Chittenden County businesses. These contracts served to train new employees and retrain incumbent workers, and greatly contributed to our continued regional economic development.

Vermont Economic Development Authority

·in FY16, 26 area businesses ·applied to VEDA for financing, resulting in over $16 million dollars worth of VEDA commercial loans being closed in Chittenden County. GBIC• P.O. Box 786 • 60 Main Street• Burlington, VT 05401 •Tel: {802) 862-5726 1 •Fax: (802) 860-1899 •Web: www.gbicvt.org • GBIC Good Jobs In A Clean Environment

Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program

In FY16, GBIC facilitated, through the Vermont Economic Progress Council, the approval of two Vermont Employment Growth Incentive awards.

Government Affairs

The vibrant partnership between GBIC and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to provide top notch legislative advocacy for the economic backbone of our region. In addition to tracking and providing input on issues, we proposed a number of ideas to help our region, our employers and their employees succeed. We are pleased to report that many of those ideas were not only enacted, but embraced by the Legislature.

GBIC• P.O. Box 786 • 60 Main Street• Burlington, VT 05401 •Tel: (802) 862-5726 2 • Fax: (802) 860-1899 • Web: www.gbicvt.org • GBIC Good fobs In A Clean Environ1nent

GBICVision

"A thriving lake Champlain region with an economic environment providing meaningful employment consistent with an uncompromised natural environment, enabling present and future generations of Vermonters to live, learn, work, and play in the Champlain Valley."

GBIC Mission

"To attract, retain, and expand environmentally sensitive high-paying jobs in the Champlain Valley; and to initiate and support advocacy, education, and collaboration programs in promoting our Vision."

The Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation~ GBIC ~is a non-profit economic development corporation. In 1954, fifty municipal officials and civic leaders from the Greater Burlington area incorporated GBIC in response to an Act of the Vermont Legislature. As a group of citizens interested in creating quality economic opportunities for future generations in Chittenden County, the founders represented a remarkable commitment and consensus around economic development.

Like each of the state's twelve Regional Economic Development Corporations (RDCs), GBIC is affiliated with the Vermont Department of Economic Development and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development. In addition, GBIC works closely with state officials and others to help sustain a positive business climate and provide support in such areas as the labor and housing markets, business financing, education, export assistance, transportation, growth planning and development issues, and environmental concerns.

GBIC is the RDC responsible for Chittenden County. Chittenden County is Vermont's largest county and it has the state's most significant and diverse demographic and economic base. Since its founding, GBIC has served as a catalyst for economic opportunity in Chittenden County, helping local businesses with their concerns and working to attract new business investments and high value-added employment opportunities to the region. GBIC's efforts have provided quality economic opportunities and jobs for thousands of Vermonters. Because of the region's size and scope, GBIC is a vital partner in Vermont's overall economic development.

GBIC has developed seven industrial parks and operates a Foreign-Trade Zone in the Chittenden County region. GBIC has played an important role in assisting in the creation and retention of thousands of new jobs in the value-added industry sectors, which have in turn paved the way for thousands of additional supporting jobs in the wholesale, r~tail, and service trades. Thi~ underscores the focus of ~BIC on value: adding industries. '.he primary goal of GBIC is the creation and retention o~ value-added jobs that will draw dollars into the state, strengthen the region's economy and improve the quality of life for area

GBIC• P.O. Box 786 • 60 Main Street• Burlington, Vf 05401 •Tel: (802) 862-5726 1 •Fax: (802) 860-1899 •Web: www.gbicvt.org • GBIC Good Jobs In A Clean Environinent residents. The economic focus of GBIC is the region's value-added industry sectors and the region's economy-driving businesses.

GBIC conducts annual visits to each municipality. Additionally each year, GBIC completes contacts/meetings with Chittenden County businesses. GBIC conducts continuous community outreach efforts with many organizations both regionally and statewide that affect economic and community development. This outreach includes the Vermont Technology Council, the Lake Champlain Regional Workforce Investment Board, the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Champlain Initiative, the University of Vermont, the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, and many others.

GBIC provides the following core economic development programs and services to the municipalities and value-added businesses of Chittenden County.

• Business Resource Forums • Permit Facilitation Services • Regional Promotion & Marketing • Business retention/expansion support •Incentive Program Assistance • VEDA Financing Assistance • Legislative & Government Advocacy • Workforce Education & Training • Business Development Support • Business Recruitment Services • Economic Incentives Assistance to • Comprehensive Economic Development Municipalities Strategy (CEDS)

Site Selection

GBIC, with the assistance of its sister corporation, Cynosure, works with area developers and real estate brokers to find appropriate sites for companies. Cynosure independently owns, builds and leases manufacturing and value-added business properties within Chittenden County. GBIC introduces companies to new and existing properties and facilitates relationships with developers in the construction of facilities. Networking

Because enterprise growth also means economic growth, GBIC promotes business networking through value-added business roundtables, forums and working groups. Financing Assistance

GBIC assists businesses with researching and soliciting state and private financing for development projects in Chittenden County. As a Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) financing, facilitator for Greater Burlington, GBIC educates prospects about loan opportunities and assists in the application process by working closely with commercial bankers and equity financing sources.

GBIC• P.O. Box 786 • 60 Main Street• Burlington, VT 05401 •Tel: (802) 862-5726 2 • Fax: (802) 860-1899 • Web: www.gbicvt.org • GBIC Good Jobs In A Clean Ewvironinent

Permit Assistance

GBIC is familiar with Vermont's permitting system and works to create facilitation teams for all phases of important economic development projects. Based on successful economic development models, GBIC brings together consultants, local and regional officials, and community members to support important economic development projects at every stage of the permitting process.

Workforce Investment - Education and Training

GBIC works with Vermont's business and education leaders to cultivate a pool of exemplary candidates for prospective employers. GBIC and the Chamber jointly oversee the operation of the Lake Champlain Workforce Collaborative (LCWC), a 25 member community collaborative composed of employers, educators, state agencies, and other stakeholders. The LCWC operates the Education and Training Division at the Chamber and GBIC and supports school-to-work initiatives, internship programs, the E Learning Center for Business, and strategic long range planning for workforce development in our region. GBIC connects companies with other workforce development and training programs through the Vermont Department of Labor and the Vermont Training Program in the Vermont Department of Economic Development.

Overcoming Problems

GBIC is an important resource and facilitator for Chittenden County value-added employers who need the expertise and services of an established participant in the Vermont economic development community.

Our Team

Frank Cioffi Curt Carter Seth Bowden President Senior Vice President Vice President

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August 14, 2017

Dawn Francis Town of Colchester P.O. Box·55, 835 Blakely Road Colchester, VT 05446

DearDawn

On behalf of the GBIC Board of Directors and Staff, we thank the Town of Colchester for its continued support of the programs and services of the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation.

Fundraising is a most humbling and challenging activity for a non-profit corporation and we sincerely appreciate your support. Your contribution will enable us to continue serving the municipalities and businesses of Chittenden County throughout this upcoming year.

Again thank you for helping us to build a better economic future for our area residents and the State of Vermont!

Sincerely,

Curt Carter Senior Vice President

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] Gre1tler Burlingmu Indwtri,d Cmpordtio;i

WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT: MUNICIPAL FAIR SHARE ANALYSIS FY2018 VS. FY2019

% Eq. % Eq. Mun. Mun. Prop. Prop. WVPD Town Town Equalized Equalized Values Values Sum of Sum of Fair Fair FY 2018 FY 2019 Member Pop. Pop. % of Pop. % of Pop. Grand List Grand List for for %’s %’s Share Share FUNDING FUNDING Town FY18 FY19 FY18 FY19 2016 2017 FY18 FY19 FY18: FY19: FY18 FY19 REQUESTS REQUESTS

Burlington 42,452 42,260 35.0% 34.9% $42,433,560 $44,365,230 28.5% 28.8% 63.5% 63.7% 31.8% 31.8% $101,673 $101,673

Colchester 17,383 17,319 14.3% 14.2% $21,093,970 $22,026,060 14.1% 14.3% 28.4% 28.5% 14.2% 14.2% $45,401 $45,401

Essex 20,946 21,199 17.3% 17.4% $25,208,090 $25,933,470 17.0% 16.8% 34.3% 34.2% 17.1% 17.1% $54,673 $54,673

Jericho 5,082 5,053 4.2% 4.2% $5,964,470 $6,356,590 4.0% 4.1% 8.2% 8.3% 4.1% 4.2% $13,109 $13,428 South Burlington 18,791 18,971 15.5% 15.6% $30,129,570 $30,318,410 20.2% 19.7% 35.7% 35.3% 17.9% 17.7% $57,231 $56,592

Williston 9,409 9,578 7.8% 7.9% $18,215,130 $19,098,270 12.2% 12.4% 20.0% 20.3% 10.0% 10.1% $31,972 $32,292

Winooski 7,193 7,128 5.9% 5.8% $6,039,500 $6,049,870 4.0% 3.9% 9.9% 9.7% 4.9% 4.9% $15,666 $15,666

TOTALS 121,256 121,508 100% 100% $149,084,290 $154,147,900 100.0% 100% 200% 200% 100% 100% $319,725 $319,725

Notes:  Population data is from US Census Bureau, using latest figures available  Equalized Grand Lists use latest available data from the Vermont Department of Taxes

Winooski Valley Park District Ethan Allen Homestead Burlington, Vermont 05408 Tel: (802) 863-5744 Email: [email protected] www.WVPD.org Fax: (802) 865-0647

Visit the WVPD’s Parks:

Colchester Pond Winooski Valley Park District Nick Warner Natural Area Annual Report: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Executive Director

Delta Park The Winooski Valley Park District’s mission is to plan, acquire, and manage lands and waters within the boundaries of its member municipalities for purposes of Derway Island conservation, preservation of natural areas, establishment of parks, and resource- Nature Preserve based education and recreation. WVPD’s 1,750 acre portfolio features over 13 miles of shoreline and offers 25 miles of trails in 18 parks throughout the Donohue Sea Caves Winooski River Valley. In Colchester, this includes Colchester Pond Natural Area, Delta Park, Macrae Farm Park, and the Wolcott Family Natural Area. Essex Overlook Park Susan Gilfillan is Colchester’s representative. Please visit www.wvpd.org for trail maps and to learn more, or stop by WVPD’s headquarters at the Ethan Allen Ethan Allen Homestead Homestead in Burlington.

Heineberg Wetlands In Colchester this past year, the WVPD:  received a Recreation Trails Grant to cover $4500 towards a Phase I Macrae Farm Park Assessment of the Wolcott Family Natural Area, while a previous grant for $50,000 supports the development of a 40x80 gravel parking area and four Mayes Landing weeks of Vermont Youth Conservation Corps labor;  used funding from the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Muddy Brook Park for a 5th successful year of the Colchester Pond Greeter program;  worked with South Burlington High School students, local VHCB Americorps Muddy Brook members, and employees from Keurig planting 300 native woody stems along Wetland Reserve the riparian strip at Colchester Pond to improve shoreline habitat for wildlife and aquatic species; Old Mill Park  performed road grading at Colchester Pond, and repaired a bridge abutment that had washed out. Riverwalk Trail New Park Acquisition: WVPD has obtained a purchase option on the Rivers End Salmon Hole Park Marina property at the Winooski river mouth, and is working with several conservation groups, Lake Champlain Land Trust, and the Burlington Winooski Gorge Conservation Board on the purchase.

Wolcott Family  Environmental Education: The WVPD’s Americorps Environmental Natural Area Educator met with 692 people including 473 children (includes people from all of the WVPD’s member towns), and served as the activities and Woodside Park curriculum coordinator, and head counselor for the S.O.L.E. Camp (Sustainable Outdoor Leadership Education Camp). The camp ran eight full Valley Ridge weeks in the summer of 2017, with over 60 campers attending. The camp will continue in summer 2018 and has emerged as a highly popular and successful program. At the 31st Annual Conservation Field Day, WVPD had over 300 students attend, with 28 professionals leading engaging workshops. WVPD’s Educator and Programs Director continued educational offerings to afterschool enrichment programs in several schools within WVPD member’s towns. WVPD also hosted numerous school, college, youth and civic groups visiting the parks. Champlain College continues its’ multifaceted partnership with WVPD, including a full class conducting and reporting on a marketing project, and a communications intern working directly for WVPD.

 Financial Sustainability: Over the past three fiscal years, WVPD staff has increased the leveraged resources that help keep costs low for member towns. In FY17/18, a Pilot Project commenced providing fee-for-service project services for the City of South Burlington as a means to create new revenues. Volunteers from local schools and community organizations also contribute nearly 1,000 hours of labor annually to various WVPD parks and help complete projects such as removing invasive plant species, picking up trash, assisting with programs and events, and repairing trails. WVPD has received additional grants from the Department of Environmental Conservation to hire a greeter at Colchester Pond to help monitor for invasive aquatic plants; trails funding for the construction of a trail system at Wolcott Family Natural Area in Colchester; expanded a lease for the Burlington Forest Pre-School at the Ethan Allen Homestead; ran the S.O.L.E Camp and Winter Wonders Vacation Camp programs at capacity; and renegotiated its’ contract with L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School which provides fly fishing instruction and special programs at the Ethan Allen Homestead and other parks.

 Activities for Residents, and Tourists: WVPD’s 18 regional parks offer nature trails, scenic overlooks and wildlife viewing, hiking trails, picnic facilities, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, canoe/kayak launches, fishing accesses, and public garden plots. The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum (a partner organization) provides tours of Ethan and Fanny Allen’s 1787 restored farmhouse, historic lectures, programs and hosts special events such as Citizenship Ceremonies, historic talks, fundraisers, and historic re-enactments.

 Programs Offered by Others at WVPD Parks: Many school groups, local Colleges and Universities, summer camps, and scout groups visit WVPD’s parks as part of their curriculum. WVPD parks have also been the subject of numerous collegiate and post-graduate studies. The Burlington Area Community Gardens, the Vermont Community Garden Network, Visiting Nurses Association and New Farms for New Americans lead educational gardening programs at WVPD’s Ethan Allen Homestead.

People need natural areas to stay in touch with the local landscapes that sustain them. In turn, natural areas need protection and management to assure people and wildlife can peacefully coexist. In an era of forest decline and water quality challenges, WVPD will continue to prioritize high value conservation properties for acquisition and management. Colchester’s annual support makes it possible for thousands of Vermonters and tourists to explore our ecologically-diverse system of natural areas embedded within the most developed county in Vermont. Thank You!

WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT FY2019 OPERATING BUDGET (July 1, 201 - June 30, 2019)

Operating Revenue Actual Budgeted Proposed % Change from FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Previous FY 1. Municipal Support from Member Towns $303,130.00 $319,725.00 $319,725.00 0.0% 2. Interest $111.66 $175.00 $175.00 0.0% 3. Caretaker House Rental $15,082.00 $15,600.00 $15,600.00 0.0% 4. Facility Rentals $10,684.57 $15,950.00 $21,500.00 34.8% 5. Programs $20,316.64 $16,900.00 $22,050.00 30.5% 6. General Income $50.00 $2,000.00 $500.00 -75.0% 7. Prior Year Refunds $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.0% Total Operating Revenue $349,374.87 $370,350.00 $379,550.00 2.5%

Operating Expenses Actual Budgeted Proposed % Changed from FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Previous FY Employee Salaries 1. A. Staff Salaries - Year Round $153,130.36 $153,545.00 $161,775.00 5.4% 1. B. Staff Salaries - Temporary $54,247.86 $83,344.00 $77,475.00 -7.0% Subtotal Salaries $207,378.22 $236,889.00 $239,250.00 1.0%

Employee Benefits 2. FICA $15,157.82 $15,048.00 $16,000.00 6.3% 3. Workers Compensation $5,593.00 $5,250.00 $6,000.00 14.3% 4. Unemployment Insurance $5,624.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 20.0% 5. Dental Insurance $1,719.23 $1,750.00 $1,850.00 5.7% 6. Health Insurance $25,616.44 $32,600.00 $26,000.00 -20.2% 7. Retirement $6,825.57 $5,388.00 $7,500.00 39.2% Subtotal Benefits $60,536.06 $65,036.00 $63,350.00 -2.6%

Park Expenses 8. Programs $1,740.93 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 0.0% 9. Liability/Fire Insurance $12,174.00 $13,000.00 $13,250.00 1.9% 10. Travel/Auto $4,036.76 $3,050.00 $5,000.00 63.9% 11. Utilities $9,258.32 $4,800.00 $12,000.00 150.0% 12. Buildings Maintenance $5,403.09 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 0.0% 13. Parks Maintenance $8,794.58 $12,550.00 $12,550.00 0.0% 14. Snow Removal/Sanding $560.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 0.0% 15. Contracted Work $5,346.32 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 0.0% 16. Rubbish Removal $1,097.25 $1,150.00 $1,150.00 0.0% Subtotal Park Expenses $48,411.25 $58,450.00 $67,850.00 16.1% Actual Budgeted Proposed % Change from FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Previous FY Office Expenses 17. Phone, Email, Internet, and Fax $3,715.73 $3,800.00 $3,000.00 -21.1% 18. Postage $365.41 $125.00 $350.00 180.0% 19. Supplies $2,498.18 $2,050.00 $1,500.00 -26.8% 20. Copies $741.77 $550.00 $750.00 36.4% 21. Newspaper $371.30 $350.00 $200.00 -42.9% 22. Employee Trainings $492.08 $400.00 $450.00 12.5% 23. Membership $120.00 $300.00 $200.00 -33.3% Subtotal Office Expenses $8,304.47 $7,575.00 $6,450.00 -14.9%

Publicity Expenses 24. Events $515.00 $600.00 $600.00 0.0% 25. Printing/Advertising/Exhibits $1,180.00 $1,000.00 $1,200.00 20.0% 26. Conferences $494.32 $450.00 $500.00 11.1% Subtotal Publicity $2,189.32 $2,050.00 $2,300.00 12.2%

Other 27. Legal Services $35.00 $35.00 0.0% 28. Capital Improvement Program $165.00 $165.00 0.0% 29. Operating Reserve Fund $100.00 $100.00 0.0% 30. Audit Fund $50.00 $50.00 0.0% Subtotal Other $0.00 $350.00 $350.00 0.0%

Total Operating Expenses $326,819.32 $370,350.00 $379,550.00 2.5% WINOOSKI VALLEY PARK DISTRICT FY2019 BUDGET

BUDGET OVERVIEW

This budget supports the FY2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019) operations of the Winooski Valley Park District (WVPD), an incorporated Vermont municipality and 501(c)(3) non-profit supported primarily by annual allocations from seven member towns: Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Jericho, South Burlington, Williston, and Winooski. WVPD owns and operates 18 properties on over 1,750 acres, managed for conservation and passive recreation, with its operations governed by a Board of Trustees. The Winooski Valley Park District’s mission is to plan, acquire, and manage lands and waters within the boundaries of its member municipalities in the Winooski River Valley for purposes of conservation, preservation of natural areas, establishment of parks, and resource-based education and recreation.

New/Adjusted Budget Line Items

WVPD has made some adjustments to the format of the budget as follows: 1) combine farm field, classroom, and picnic shelter rentals for ‘Facility Rentals’ income; 2) redefine ‘Miscellaneous’ as ‘General’ income; 3) combine camp and education program revenues; 4) separate out full-time and seasonal/temporary salaries; 5) add a Program Expense line item; 6) redefine ‘Computer/Office Supplies’ as ‘Supplies’ and; 7) combine the costs for general maintenance and utilities for the Education Center under ‘Buildings Maintenance’. These changes reflect the shift towards tracking program income, a more standardized nomenclature, and ease of communicating the budget relative to operations.

Revenue Streams:

WVPD’s largest source of operating revenue derives from annual formulaic payments from member municipalities. In the past three years, WVPD has increased the percentage of revenues garnered from programs, events and lease income which has kept municipal costs level from FY2018 into FY2019.

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum:

WVPD owns the Ethan Allen Homestead property and buildings on the 294-acre campus in Burlington’s Intervale. This includes the Historic Allen house and Hill-Brownell Education Center which houses the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, two classrooms, office space, and a ‘Tavern’ room for programming and events. An independent non-

profit runs the Museum under an operations agreement providing lease and utility income to WVPD.

Grant Revenues:

Grant income is utilized for projects and programs, and is not relied upon for operating expenses. These revenues are generally offset by the costs of the projects, often with an in-kind match of labor/materials. Some indirect and administrative costs are built in to support WVPD’s operating budget. Typically WVPD applies for grants supporting trail construction, facility upgrades, safety equipment, and to support educational programs. Grants are aggressively pursued to offset any large projects/expenditures whenever possible.

Debts/Loans:

Outside of the use of a credit card (which is paid off monthly), WVPD carries no mortgages or loans, nor has any liens against any property.

FY2019 BUDGET NOTES (by budget category)

1. Municipal Support of Operations from Member Towns

Dues from member municipalities are based on the most current available data for 1) Population and 2) Equalized Municipal Property Tax Grand List. These two variables are given equal weight in a formula that determines the portion asked of each municipality.

As an inter-municipal form of government, the WVPD has been supported by its member municipalities for the last 45 years. Elected officials signed an Agreement to create an inter-municipal conservation district in 1972. After that, a majority of voters from each member community voted to formalize town membership in the WVPD.

The FY2019 budget is the third WVPD consecutive budget to utilize new revenues to accommodate increased costs. The operations budget in FY2019 is 2.5% higher than FY2018; however WVPD is requesting level funding from member towns for FY2019. WVPD continues to seek new and enhanced revenue streams to increase the percentage of the budget supported by these revenues.

2. Interest Income

High interest rates are pursued when possible by investing in FDIC insured Certificates of Deposits. However, in recent years these rates have been very low.

3. Caretaker House Rentals/Rebates

Two on-site caretakers provide site security and rental income at the Colchester Pond Natural Area and the Ethan Allen Homestead. Each caretaker house yields $7,800 per year for rent, a below market rate. In exchange for this lower rent, each caretaker is generally available on weekends and after office hours to educate park visitors about park rules, open and close the park entrance gate year-round at dawn and dusk, monitor parking lot use, shovel snow for pedestrian access to information boards and fire hydrants, manage the picnic shelter at the Ethan Allen Homestead, and monitor the WVPD’s other parks throughout the winter when the WVPD’s seasonal maintenance crew is laid off.

Caretakers are paid in pretax dollars at $8/hour in the form of a rental rebate for additional services above and beyond routine services, as they arise. These expenses are included as a parks maintenance expense.

4. Facilities Rentals

This includes rental income from leasing Farm Fields, lease income from the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Burlington Forest Preschool, classroom and meeting space rentals in the Education Center at the Ethan Allen Homestead, and picnic shelter rentals at the Ethan Allen Homestead. In FY2019, there will be increased classroom space leased by the Burlington Forest Preschool.

Farm Fields: The WVPD owns and leases farm fields at Colchester Pond in Colchester, the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington, and Muddy Brook Park in South Burlington. An additional farm field is managed for free in exchange for services at the Macrae Farm in Colchester. The first three farm fields are leased to dairy farmers in a “break even” operation, where rental income is used to maintain the health of the soil. The benefit to the public is a scenic vista and full pedestrian access to the fields. The farm roads and bridges are maintained by the farmers and are used by the public. These acres are kept open and fertile, and could easily be converted to food production at a later date.

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum: Per an operations agreement, the Museum provides a yearly lease payment for space in the Hill-Brownell Education Center at the Ethan Allen Homestead based on a sliding scale formula.

Rental of Education Center/Pre-School: There are two classrooms in the Hill-Brownell Education Center at the Ethan Allen Homestead. One of the classrooms continues to be rented out to the Burlington Forest Pre-School, which has expanded to full-year operation.

The second Education Center classroom is used for the Sustainable Outdoor Leadership Education – S.O.L.E. Camp for eight weeks during the summer months, and other WVPD education programs during the school year. Starting in fall 2018, Forest Pre- School will lease the second classroom during the school year to expand their operations. When available, the space is also occasionally used by the L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School program, and is rented out for other programmatic use. Rental rates are $20/hour, $120/day, or $550/week. It is mostly used by non-profit organizations.

Picnic Shelter: The Ethan Allen Homestead’s open air picnic shelter tends to be reserved during most summer and early autumn weekends. Rental rates are as follows:

 Non-Special Events*: $75.00 refundable damage deposit required. Small Groups (35 people or less) Half day (4 hours or less) $35 Full day $70

Large Groups (36-65 people) Half day (4 hours or less) $65 Full Day $125 *Non-special events may be subjected to impact fees on a case-by-case basis as determined by the WVPD.

 Special Events: $150.00 refundable damage deposit required. Flat rate of $300, plus impact fees (see below).

Special events are defined as any event, regardless of the number of people attending, that will be serving catered food and/or alcoholic beverages served by a licensed vendor, and/or require additional equipment/amenities, including, but not limited to, catering service equipment, food trucks, port-o-lets, recreational structures/equipment, etc. Impact Fees: Sliding scale starting at $100 for additional amenities such as, but not limited to, caterers, food trucks, port-o-lets, recreational equipment, etc. Additional charges for each additional amenity after first.

Group sizes influence income so if smaller groups predominate, projected revenues may be overestimated. This figure does not account for operating expenses such as administration, electricity, water, and trash removal, which can amount to as much as 50% of the income for a smaller group rental, depending on their usage.

5. Program Revenues

This includes revenues from registration of the Sustainable Outdoor Leadership Education (S.O.L.E.) and February vacation day camps, along with other education programs including school field trips and afterschool enrichment programs offered by WVPD.

S.O.L.E. Camp and the February vacation camp provide conservation and environmental educational programming in a day camp setting to children ages 6-9 year olds. S.O.L.E. Camp will operate its fifth year in 2018, and runs eight weeks during the summer.

6. General Income

This includes nominal donations. It also includes fees paid by L.L. Bean on a user basis for the use of Ethan Allen Park for fly fishing clinics, special events and programs.

7. Prior Year Refunds

None expected.

OPERATING EXPENSES (vendors were contacted about expense projections where noted):

1. A. Staff Salaries – Year Round

WVPD has 3 full-time, year-round positions; Executive Director, Park Superintendent, and Programs Director.

B. Staff Salaries – Temporary

WVPD hosts an AmeriCorps Member to serve as Environmental Educator and Resource Specialist sponsored through the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps Program that currently serves for a full-time (1700 hours), 11-month service term. WVPD provides 45% of the Members living allowance. The Member serves a critical role in planning and leading WVPD’s various education programs and camps.

WVPD hires 3 seasonal employees to maintain the parks April – October. They receive a $330 incentive for staying through the end of the season.

WVPD also hires up to 3 seasonal camp counselors for the S.O.L.E. Camp.

WVPD’s gate tender at Delta Park in Colchester receives $75/month to open and close the park gates, and 2 caretakers receive rental rebate of $8/hour.

2. FICA

This is calculated as 7.65% of salaries per federal law.

3. Workers Compensation

This is covered through the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) and is dependent on VLCT classifications and rates. It is anticipated to remain relatively stable for FY2019, as VLCT has already indicated that at most there will be a small single digit increase.

4. Unemployment Insurance

This is covered by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. It is also anticipated to remain stable for FY2019.

5. Dental Insurance

WVPD provides dental insurance through the Vermont League of Cities and Towns for permanent, for full-time staff. There is a slight increase in rates anticipated for FY2018.

6. Health Insurance

WVPD offers the Blue Cross Blue Shield menu from Vermont Health Connect. Each Full Time Year-Round employee is offered $667 per month for single coverage, $1,018 per month for two-person coverage, or $1,285 per month for family coverage. A $1,200 per year incentive is provided for Full Time Year-Round employees who opt to be covered by a partner’s health insurance instead of the WVPD’s insurance, and WVPD’s Full Time Temporary employees are offered $30 per month.

With few employees covered, a change in one individual’s coverage status (i.e., from one person to two person coverage) can dramatically increase this line item.

Insurance rates have increased, however one WVPD staffer has removed himself and his family from coverage, creating some savings for WVPD.

7. Retirement

WVPD has a 457 plan (similar to a 401K) through the State of Vermont. Maintenance and administrative costs to the WVPD are minimal. Contributions by employees must be voluntary, by law. Assets are the property of the employee. The total contribution by WVPD for the Programs Director and the Parks Superintendent is 3% of their salary, for an anticipated total of $2,600.

An annual contribution of 5.125% of salary is made to the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System for the Executive Director. The total contribution by the WVPD is anticipated to be $3,000.

8. Programs

Level funded from FY2018. This reflects the expenses directly offset by revenues from the camp and education programs.

9. Liability/Fire Insurance

Slight increase form FY2018. Coverage is provided by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns. This line item includes a mandatory $700 management fee.

10. Travel/Auto

Increased from FY2018 due to actual need and increase in miles driven. WVPD owns a 2003 Ford pickup truck and a 2002 Dodge van, both in good condition. This category includes preventative maintenance for those vehicles. Employees who use their personal vehicles for WVPD’s business are reimbursed for mileage at the federal rate. WVPD is enrolling in the Federal Surplus program, and is actively seeking a replacement van sometime in the next two years at vastly reduced cost or as a donation.

11. Utilities

An increase anticipated in FY2019 due to increased use of the Education Center and potential increased fuel costs. WVPD will maximize the use of wood heat for its office

in an effort to reduce costs. On-site caretakers pay for their own utilities, except for City water in Burlington for the Ethan Allen Homestead Caretaker House.

12. Buildings Maintenance

Overall, WVPD’s 10 buildings* have been kept in good condition. More maintenance to the buildings is being done by WVPD’s seasonal crew as preventative maintenance instead of being contracted out as repairs. Even with more wear on the trails, increased park use, and more structures to maintain, it is estimated that level funding from FY2018 can be sustained.

*Building Inventory:

a. Ethan Allen Homestead (6 structures total): 1 historic structure (Ethan and Fanny Allen’s restored farmhouse), 1 caretaker residence, 1 picnic shelter, 1 outhouse, 1 administrative building (the WVPD office, public restrooms, and maintenance garage), and 1 large barn (converted to offices, classrooms, exhibit space, and public restrooms). b. Colchester Pond Natural Area (4 structures total): 1 caretaker house (historically significant), 1 detached garage/workshop, 1 milk house, and 1 barn.

13. Parks Maintenance

Level funded from FY2018. Vandalism is the single biggest factor that could unpredictably drive up this expense. Flooding also has a substantial impact on this expense.

This category covers materials and equipment for work performed by WVPD’s seasonal crew who maintain its 18 parks. This work includes mowing lawns, maintaining 28 miles of trail, picking up litter, building and installing park signs, picnic tables, foot bridges, fences, beaver baffles, gates, water bars, benches, canoe access stairs, and informational boards.

14. Snow Removal

Level funded from FY2018. Two parks require snow removal and sanding – Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington and Colchester Pond in Colchester.

15. Contracted Work

Level funded from FY2018. This line item includes routine work that must be done by a professional because it requires equipment or expertise beyond that possessed by WVPD staff, for example:

a. Hazardous Tree Removal: Removal of dead, standing trees that cannot be safely removed in-house. Heavy duty equipment is often required when the tree is close to a structure. b. Routine Services: This includes services for WVPD’s fire extinguishers, 3 furnaces, 2 septic tanks, 1 office woodstove, 1 vault toilet, 4 overhead doors, 2 vehicles, 1 water filtration system, 1 alarm system, and 1 sprinkler system. c. IT Budget: Computer network maintenance, updates, and recommendations on new hardware and software purchases. d. Park Signs: Fabrication of one new park entrance sign per year at $1,000. e. Bookkeeping: WVPD retains a professional bookkeeper to prepare bills for payment, to update WVPD accounting system, and help prepare for audits. f. Accounting: Preparation of the Form 990 and a compilation or review by an accountant.

16. Rubbish Removal

Level funded from FY2018. Illegal dumping can cause this expense to jump unexpectedly. This expense mainly covers garbage pickup by WVPD’s crew at its 18 parks. It also includes office rubbish and recycling.

17. Telephone/Email/Internet/Fax

Decrease from FY2018. WVPD has replaced internet and phone service with Burlington Telecom which reduces costs, and is eliminating one of the cell phones used as a backup due to redundancy.

18. Postage

Increased from FY2018 based on actual costs and need.

19. Supplies

Decreased from FY2018. This line item covered supplies for the printer, fax, and copy machine, which are now greatly reduced due to a new machine with a lower cost

maintenance contract covered in the “copies” line item. It also includes items for events that are not covered by outside sources. WVPD will seek grant funds and/or donations to upgrade the overall computer system in FY2019.

20. Copies

Increased from FY2018. This covers the cost in a yearly service contract for the copy machine. This category also includes the cost of color and/or oversized copies.

21. Newspapers

Decreased from FY2018. Subscription to the Burlington Free Press will be reduced to digital, with subscription to the Williston Observer maintained.

22. Employee Trainings

Slight increase from FY2018. This provides funding for employees to learn new skills and complete voluntary trainings.

23. Membership

Decreased from FY2018. Memberships are retained for the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council, Vermont Statewide Environmental Education Program, and the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association – all organizations directly related to WVPD’s programs and activities.

24. Events

Level funded from FY2018. This includes fees for exhibit booths, distribution of event posters, general supplies, volunteer enrichment events, and supplies for the annual Conservation Field Day.

25. Printing/Advertising/Exhibits

Slight increase from FY2018 based on actual need.

26. Conferences

Slight increase from FY2018. WVPD staff participates in multiple professional development trainings in order to expand and build increased quality into programming

and events. In addition, mandatory attendance of conferences is a condition of some grant sources which often translates directly into enhanced revenues for WVPD.

27. Legal Services

The WVPD mostly engages pro-bono legal counsel each year; this amount reflects the need for recording fees and other small expenses. Legal fees related to land acquisition are covered by grants or capital expense.

28. Capital Improvement Program Transfer*

This money is transferred to a separate capital improvement program fund to provide a stream of revenue for major repairs to buildings, the purchase of major equipment, and/or the scheduled upkeep of a concrete dam at Colchester Pond.

29. Operating Reserve Fund*

This fund was established in 2001 to offset any unforeseeable shortfalls in the operating budget. Eligible uses include 1) an increase in routine, essential expenditure beyond amounts budgeted for the year, 2) a decrease in grant income budgeted to supplement operations, 3) mechanical failure of essential equipment, or 4) extensive damage to essential park facilities.

30. Audit Fund

This line item builds resources for regular audits. Annual financial reviews are conducted with full audits completed every five years.

*Four sources fund the Capital Improvement Program and the Operating Reserve Fund: 1) Staff finding reductions in actual expenses compared to those proposed, 2) dedicated grants that allow the limited use of their funds for routine operating expenses, and 3) salary savings due to employees taking unpaid leave and 4) year-end operating surpluses.

Vermont League of Cities and Towns 2017 Overview Serving and Strengthening Vermont Local Government The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, owned by its member municipalities and directed by a 13-member Board of Directors elected by the membership and comprising municipal officials from across the state.

VLCT’s mission is to serve and strengthen Vermont local government. All 246 Vermont cities and towns are members of VLCT, along with 138 other municipal entities, including villages, solid waste districts, regional planning commissions, and fire districts.

Local governments in Vermont provide essential services to residents and visitors alike. From maintaining roads to providing safety services, recreational programs, water and sewer infrastructure, street lighting, and libraries, the work carried out by appointed and elected officials and community volunteers is both critical and challenging. The demands on local government are complex and require resources that are not always available in every city, town or village in the state.

VLCT is the only statewide organization devoted solely to delivering a wide range of services to local officials who serve municipalities of varying populations and geographic regions but face similar requirements with disparate resources. The organization provides legal, consulting, and education services to its members, offering important advice and responses to direct inquiries, as well as training programs on specific topics of concern to officials as they carry out the duties required by statute or directed by town meeting voters. VLCT represents cities and towns before the state legislature and state agencies, ensuring that municipal voices are heard collectively and loudly, and also advocates at the federal level, primarily through its partner, the National League of Cities.

VLCT offers opportunities to purchase risk management products and services that directly meet the specific and specialized needs of local government through the VLCT Employee Resource and Benefit (VERB) Trust and the VLCT Property and Casualty Intermunicipal Fund (PACIF).

During the 2017 calendar year, in addition to providing responses to more than 3,700 telephone inquiries, holding 16 training sessions, and following approximately 300 separate pieces of legislation, 13 summer study committees, and developing VLCT’s legislative platform with five municipal policy committees, VLCT celebrated its 50th anniversary. Throughout the year, VLCT recognized local officials and employees who have served a number of communities for 50 years, and highlighted some of the many successes of the organization and local government during the last 50 years. It was also an important year to look ahead, to consider new ideas, and to think about new programs and ways of delivering services to members that will address their changing needs in the coming years. VLCT launched a new website in June 2017 that, despite a few initial glitches, has functioned well and serves as a better connection point for members, thanks to consistent updates, new information, and easier navigation tools. VLCT has also moved the majority of its mission-critical IT systems to the “cloud” in an effort to provide more security for member information, greater protection against hacking attempts, and greater redundancy of access that will help the organization remain operational following a disaster scenario. The move to the cloud also reduces the need to acquire, maintain, and replace costly capital equipment.

At the heart of all these activities is VLCT’s commitment to serving as a good steward of member assets, and we are proud of the continued progress being made in that effort. Members are welcome to visit the VLCT office anytime to review the operations of the organization, to ask questions, and to access resources that can help each individual official and employee carry out the important work of local government.

To learn more about the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, including its audited financial statements, visit the VLCT website at www.vlct.org. VLCT Adopted Dues July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 4 ADDISON 1,371 $2,597 5 ALBANY 941 $2,096 6 ALBURG 1,998 $3,328 7 ANDOVER 467 $1,544 8 ARLINGTON 2,317 $3,699 9 ATHENS 442 $1,515 10 BAKERSFIELD 1,322 $2,540 11 BALTIMORE 244 $1,257 12 BARNARD 947 $2,103 13 BARNET 1,708 $2,990 14 BARRE CITY 9,052 $11,546 15 BARRE TOWN 7,924 $10,231 16 BARTON 2,810 $4,274 17 BELVIDERE 348 $1,386 18 BENNINGTON 15,764 $19,365 19 BENSON 1,056 $2,230 20 BERKSHIRE 1,692 $2,971 21 BERLIN 2,887 $4,363 22 BETHEL 2,030 $3,365 23 BLOOMFIELD 221 $1,230 24 BOLTON 1,182 $2,377 25 BRADFORD 2,797 $4,259 26 BRAINTREE 1,246 $2,452 27 BRANDON 3,966 $5,620 28 BRATTLEBORO 12,046 $15,034 29 BRIDGEWATER 936 $2,090 30 BRIDPORT 1,218 $2,419 31 BRIGHTON 1,222 $2,424 32 BRISTOL 3,894 $5,537 33 BROOKFIELD 1,292 $2,505 34 BROOKLINE 530 $1,612 35 BROWNINGTON 988 $2,151

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 36 BRUNSWICK 112 $1,094 37 BURKE 1,753 $3,042 38 BURLINGTON 42,417 $49,919 39 CABOT 1,433 $2,669 40 CALAIS 1,607 $2,872 41 CAMBRIDGE 3,659 $5,263 42 CANAAN 972 $2,132 43 CASTLETON 4,717 $6,495 44 CAVENDISH 1,367 $2,593 45 CHARLESTON 1,023 $2,192 46 CHARLOTTE 3,754 $5,373 47 CHELSEA 1,238 $2,442 48 CHESTER 3,154 $4,674 49 CHITTENDEN 1,258 $2,466 50 CLARENDON 2,571 $3,995 51 COLCHESTER 17,067 $20,883 52 CONCORD 1,235 $2,439 53 CORINTH 1,367 $2,593 54 CORNWALL 1,185 $2,381 55 COVENTRY 1,086 $2,265 56 CRAFTSBURY 1,206 $2,405 57 DANBY 1,311 $2,527 58 DANVILLE 2,196 $3,558 59 DERBY 4,621 $6,383 60 DORSET 2,031 $3,366 61 DOVER 1,124 $2,309 62 DUMMERSTON 1,864 $3,172 63 DUXBURY 1,337 $2,558 64 EAST HAVEN 290 $1,315 65 EAST MONTPELIER 2,576 $4,001 66 EDEN 1,323 $2,541 67 ELMORE 855 $1,996

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 68 ENOSBURG 2,781 $4,240 69 ESSEX 19,587 $23,819 70 FAIR HAVEN 2,734 $4,185 71 FAIRFAX 4,285 $5,992 72 FAIRFIELD 1,891 $3,203 73 FAIRLEE 977 $2,138 74 FAYSTON 1,353 $2,576 75 FERRISBURGH 2,775 $4,233 76 FLETCHER 1,277 $2,488 77 FRANKLIN 1,405 $2,637 78 GEORGIA 4,515 $6,260 79 GLOVER 1,122 $2,307 80 GOSHEN 164 $1,191 81 GRAFTON 679 $1,791 82 GRANBY 88 $1,064 83 GRAND ISLE 2,067 $3,408 84 GRANVILLE 298 $1,347 85 GREENSBORO 762 $1,888 86 GROTON 1,022 $2,191 87 GUILDHALL 261 $1,278 88 GUILFORD 2,121 $3,471 89 HALIFAX 728 $1,848 90 HANCOCK 323 $1,355 91 HARDWICK 3,010 $4,507 92 HARTFORD 9,952 $12,594 93 HARTLAND 3,393 $4,953 94 HIGHGATE 3,535 $5,118 95 HINESBURG 4,396 $6,121 96 HOLLAND 629 $1,733 97 HUBBARDTON 706 $1,822 98 HUNTINGTON 1,938 $3,258 99 HYDE PARK 2,954 $4,441

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 100 IRA 432 $1,491 101 IRASBURG 1,163 $2,355 102 ISLE LAMOTTE 471 $1,538 103 JAMAICA 1,035 $2,206 104 JAY 521 $1,607 105 JERICHO 5,009 $6,835 106 JOHNSON 3,446 $5,015 107 KILLINGTON 811 $1,945 108 KIRBY 493 $1,574 109 LANDGROVE 158 $1,151 110 LEICESTER 1,100 $2,282 111 LEMINGTON 104 $1,084 112 LINCOLN 1,271 $2,481 113 LONDONDERRY 1,769 $3,061 114 LOWELL 879 $2,024 115 LUDLOW 1,963 $3,287 116 LUNENBURG 1,302 $2,517 117 LYNDON 5,981 $7,968 118 MAIDSTONE 208 $1,213 119 MANCHESTER 4,391 $6,116 120 MARLBORO 1,078 $2,256 121 MARSHFIELD 1,588 $2,850 122 MENDON 1,059 $2,234 123 MIDDLEBURY 8,496 $10,898 124 MIDDLESEX 1,731 $3,017 125 MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS 745 $1,868 126 MILTON 10,352 $13,060 127 MONKTON 1,980 $3,307 128 MONTGOMERY 1,201 $2,399 129 MONTPELIER 7,855 $10,151 130 MORETOWN 1,658 $2,932 131 MORGAN 749 $1,873

4 VLCT Adopted Dues July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 132 MORRISTOWN 5,227 $7,089 133 MOUNT HOLLY 1,237 $2,441 134 MOUNT TABOR 255 $1,272 135 NEW HAVEN 1,727 $3,012 136 NEWARK 581 $1,677 137 NEWBURY 2,216 $3,582 138 NEWFANE 1,726 $3,011 139 NEWPORT CITY 4,589 $6,346 140 NEWPORT TOWN 1,594 $2,857 141 NORTH HERO 803 $1,935 142 NORTHFIELD 6,207 $8,231 143 NORTON 169 $1,164 144 NORWICH 3,414 $4,977 145 ORANGE 1,072 $2,249 146 ORWELL 1,250 $2,456 147 PANTON 677 $1,789 148 PAWLET 1,477 $2,721 149 PEACHAM 732 $1,853 150 PERU 375 $1,437 151 PITTSFIELD 546 $1,636 152 PITTSFORD 2,991 $4,485 153 PLAINFIELD 1,243 $2,448 154 PLYMOUTH 619 $1,721 155 POMFRET 904 $2,053 156 POULTNEY 3,432 $4,998 157 POWNAL 3,527 $5,109 158 PROCTOR 1,741 $3,028 159 PUTNEY 2,702 $4,148 160 RANDOLPH 4,778 $6,566 161 READING 666 $1,776 162 READSBORO 763 $1,889 163 RICHFORD 2,308 $3,689

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 164 RICHMOND 4,081 $5,754 165 RIPTON 588 $1,685 166 ROCHESTER 1,139 $2,327 167 ROCKINGHAM 5,282 $7,154 168 ROXBURY 691 $1,805 169 ROYALTON 2,773 $4,231 170 RUPERT 714 $1,832 171 RUTLAND CITY 16,495 $20,217 172 RUTLAND TOWN 4,054 $5,723 173 RYEGATE 1,174 $2,368 174 SAINT ALBANS CITY 6,918 $9,059 175 SAINT ALBANS TOWN 5,999 $7,989 176 SAINT GEORGE 674 $1,785 177 SAINT JOHNSBURY 7,603 $9,857 178 SALISBURY 1,136 $2,323 179 SANDGATE 405 $1,472 180 SEARSBURG 109 $1,127 181 SHAFTSBURY 3,590 $5,182 182 SHARON 1,502 $2,750 183 SHEFFIELD 703 $1,819 184 SHELBURNE 7,144 $9,323 185 SHELDON 2,190 $3,551 186 SHOREHAM 1,265 $2,474 187 SHREWSBURY 1,056 $2,230 188 SOUTH BURLINGTON 17,904 $21,858 189 SOUTH HERO 1,631 $2,900 190 SPRINGFIELD 9,373 $11,920 191 STAMFORD 824 $1,960 192 STANNARD 216 $1,252 193 STARKSBORO 1,777 $3,070 194 STOCKBRIDGE 736 $1,857 195 STOWE 4,314 $6,026

6 VLCT Adopted Dues July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 196 STRAFFORD 1,098 $2,279 197 STRATTON 216 $1,252 198 SUDBURY 560 $1,652 199 SUNDERLAND 956 $2,114 200 SUTTON 1,029 $2,199 201 SWANTON 6,427 $8,487 202 THETFORD 2,588 $4,015 203 TINMOUTH 613 $1,714 204 TOPSHAM 1,173 $2,367 205 TOWNSEND 1,232 $2,435 206 TROY 1,662 $2,936 207 TUNBRIDGE 1,284 $2,496 208 UNDERHILL 3,016 $4,514 209 VERGENNES 2,588 $4,015 210 VERNON 2,206 $3,570 211 VERSHIRE 730 $1,850 212 VICTORY 62 $1,032 213 WAITSFIELD 1,719 $3,003 214 WALDEN 935 $2,089 215 WALLINGFORD 2,079 $3,422 216 WALTHAM 486 $1,557 217 WARDSBORO 900 $2,049 218 WARREN 1,705 $2,986 219 WASHINGTON 1,039 $2,210 220 WATERBURY 5,064 $6,900 221 WATERFORD 1,280 $2,491 222 WATERVILLE 673 $1,784 223 WEATHERSFIELD 2,825 $4,291 224 WELLS 1,150 $2,340 225 WEST FAIRLEE 652 $1,760 226 WEST HAVEN 264 $1,308 227 WEST RUTLAND 2,326 $3,710

7 VLCT Adopted Dues July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

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DY19 DUES @ $1.165 PER CAPITA BASED ON 2010 POPULATION 2010 US CENSUS PLUS $1,000 SERVICE POPULATION FEE, CAPPED AT 5% 2 TOWN/CITY FIGURES INCREASE 3 228 WEST WINDSOR 1,099 $2,280 229 WESTFIELD 536 $1,624 230 WESTFORD 2,029 $3,364 231 WESTMINSTER 3,178 $4,702 232 WESTMORE 350 $1,408 233 WESTON 566 $1,659 234 WEYBRIDGE 833 $1,970 235 WHEELOCK 811 $1,945 236 WHITING 419 $1,488 237 WHITINGHAM 1,357 $2,581 238 WILLIAMSTOWN 3,389 $4,948 239 WILLISTON 8,698 $11,133 240 WILMINGTON 1,876 $3,186 241 WINDHAM 419 $1,488 242 WINDSOR 3,553 $5,139 243 WINHALL 769 $1,896 244 WINOOSKI 7,267 $9,466 245 WOLCOTT 1,676 $2,953 246 WOODBURY 906 $2,055 247 WOODFORD 424 $1,481 248 WOODSTOCK 3,048 $4,551 249 WORCESTER 998 $2,163

EXTERNAL FUNDING REQUESTS:

HEALTH SERVICES Aaron Frank

From: Sara Wool Sent: Friday, September 1, 2017 1:48 PM To: Aaron Frank; Madeline Graham Subject: Town of Colchester Funding Request - Age Well Attachments: Age Well Request for Colchester Support.pdf; Colchester 2017 Report.pdf; Colchester Past Funding of Age Well.pdf

Good Afternoon Aaron,

Age Well, formerly CVAA, respectfully submits for $3,000 from the Town of Colchester to support the services we provide to Colchester residents. Attached you will find our cover letter, our past funding, and a report covering the services provided to Colchester residents.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for your consideration.

Best, Sara Sara C. Wool Director of Development & Communications P 802-662-5229 F 802-865-0363 76 Pearl Street, Ste. 201, Essex Junction, VT 05452

This email may contain confidential information. If you think you have received this message in error, please notify the sender, delete the message, and refrain from distributing it further. Thank you.

town of colchester report FY 2017 (10/1/2016 - to date)

Last year, Age Well served 291 people from Colchester, services included:

754.5 hours of Care & Service 195 calls to the Helpline Coordination

11,055 Meals on Wheels delivered 86.5 hours of Options Counseling 846 Congregate Meals served

40 Colchester residents volunteered over 550 hours Impact

1 Year of Meals on Wheels equals roughly the same cost as one day in a hospital.

87% say Meals on wheels makes them feel more safe and secure.

92% say it enables them to remain living at home.

About age well

Age Well, formerly CVAA, are the leading experts and advocates for the aging population of Northwestern Vermont. We believe that health happens at home and focus on lifestyle, happiness and wellness—not on age. Since 1974, we have been part of Vermont’s Area Agencies on Aging, coordinating services and care for Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Committed to helping individuals age well, we reduce barriers by providing access to healthy meals, in-home care and community resources. Delivered by staff members and over 1,000 incredible volunteers, our sought-after services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients, their families and caregivers.

We do not charge for services provided. As a nonprofit, we rely on donations and encourage clients to contribute if they are able to do so. mission: To provide the support and guidance that inspires our community to embrace aging with confidence. Town of Colchester Past Funding Date Amount 10/5/2012 $ 2,800.00 7/22/2011 $ 2,800.00 8/20/2010 $ 2,800.00 6/29/2009 $ 2,800.00 7/1/2008 $ 2,800.00 STEPS ~~~~~nc . VIOi.ENCE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~l September 26, 2017

Town of Colchester 781 Blakely Road Colchester, VT 05446

Dear members of the Selectboard of Colchester,

Thank you very much for remembering Steps to End Domestic Violence (formerly Women Helping Battered Women) in your budget planning process. We are honored to have the opportunity to submit a request for funding. We would like to ask the town of Colchester to allocate $550 in funding for fiscal year 2019.

This past fiscal year we served 3,943 individuals, 1,643 adults and 2,300 children impacted by domestic violence. Due to the deeply personal nature of domestic violence, many of those we serve, particularly through our 2417 hotline, wish to remain anonymous. We have confirmed that we provided services and support to 84 adults and 76 children from the town of Colchester this past fiscal year. However, based on the countywide population distribution, we estimate that an additional 22 adults and 128 children were served from the town of Colchester. Additionally, we provided safe ·and confidential emergency housing to 16 adult residents and 10 children who were actively fleeing domestic violence, for a total of 51 Onights.

We continue to develop our strong presence and relationship with the Colchester community. This past fiscal year, our Education & Prevention Coordinator spent a great amount of time in the Colchester High School providing education and prevention materials to Colchester's young adults. The Educator provided 18 trainings on the topics of Healthy Relationships & Sexuality, Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, and Bystander Intervention to six Colchester High School health classes, reaching a total of 152 students. The Educator also spent time at Saint Michaels College and the Albany College of Pharmacy, providing educational information about dating and domestic violence and training on how to screen for domestic violence in a work setting. Additionally, two Colchester businesses are members of the Safe at Work Network, leading the way as employers recognizing domestic abuse in the workplace. We are excited to continue building our relationship with the town of Colchester and our work towards a community that does not stand for domestic violence.

Along with enabling us to serve the residents of Colchester, your financial support will help us fulfill our mission: to assist in the transition to a safe, independent life for all those who have been affected physically, sexually, emotionally, or economically by domestic abuse; and to promote a culture that fosters justice, equity and safety.

To advance our mission, we provide a full spectrum of services, which include: • Emotional support, information and referrals, crisis intervention, safety planning and options counseling can be accessed through the 24/7 Hotline. • Safe and confidential emergency Shelter and Safehome programs for survivors who are homeless due to domestic abuse.

stepsVT.org PO Box 1535 Burlington VT 05402 T 802-658-3131 F 802-658-3832 Hotline 802-658-1996 • Supportive and affordable Transitional Housing where survivors can live with their children for up to two years. • Legal Advocacy including court accompaniment and systems navigation around Relief from Abuse Orders, child custody, immigration, and divorce. • Weekly Legal Clinic co-facilitated by legal advocates and local attorneys. • Playgroups, one-on-one mentoring, parenting support, advocacy, and crisis intervention is provided for Children and Youth. • A weekly confidential Support Group enables survivors to share their story and receive support and information from others in a safe space. • Economic Justice Advocacy is provided to help secure long-term housing, regain financial independence, and explore education and employment opportunities. • The Safe at Work Network engages the business community in a proactive approach to addressing domestic abuse in the workplace. • Education and Outreach is provided to raise awareness, disprove myths, and provide accurate information about domestic abuse to our community.

Our Annual Report for the most recent fiscal year will be ready for distribution soon and we look forward to sharing this publication with you when it is completed. Please consider supporting the survivors of domestic abuse in our community; your financial support makes a world of difference to friends, family, and neighbors who are experiencing domestic violence in their homes.

Thank you, st?n::-- ~ Grant Manager & Data Analyst

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

. Steps to End Domestic Violence served 3,943 individuals. Of those served, 1,643 were adults and 2,300 were children impacted by domestic violence.

. 93% of the people we served live in Chittenden County.

. 51 individuals served identified as being a member of the LGBTQ community.

. 165 male-identified adults were served.

. 325 youth between the ages of 13 and 24 were served.

. We provided emergency shelter to 226 adults and 114 children for a total of 15,306 bednights.

. The Economic Justice program provided economic advocacy and support to 233 adults. We provided transitional housing to 23 adults and children for a total of 5,012 bednights. We also provided transitional rental assistance to 15 adults and children for a total of 1,080 bednights.

. 48 adults were served through support groups.

. The hotline fielded 3,694 calls, emails and webchats, assisting individuals in crisis, and offering emergency services, support and referrals.

. An average of 75 new survivors called the hotline each month, accessing emergency services and support for the first time.

. 301 adults were assisted with filing relief from abuse orders. These adults had 202 children who also benefited from the assistance given to their parents.

. We provided legal advocacy to 474 adults seeking support with divorce, custody/parentage, immigration, criminal justice, and filing for relief from abuse orders.

. Our Children and Youth Services program spent 4,674 hours providing playgroups, advocacy and parenting support to 227 adults and 505 children.

. 6,561 individuals were reached through more than 217 outreach workshops/events.

. 90 volunteers provided 5,516 hours of service, the equivalent of nearly 2.65 full-time positions. The approximate dollar value of these contributed hours is $108,120. This figure is equivalent to 9% of our 2017 budget.

. 18 full-time paid staff equivalents worked at Steps to End Domestic Violence.

. Our budget for FY 2017 was $1,153,328.

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Town of Colchester Att.: Aaron Frank 781 Blakely Road Colchester, VT 05446. September 11, 2017 Dear Mr. Frank,

Vermont Adult Learning serves adults, 16 years of age and older, throughout Chittenden county. One of our locations is in Fort Ethan Allen. We offer English Language ciasses. skill building in the essential skills of Math, Reading, and Writing, plus we work with local high schools to help adults achieve their high school diploma. We are proficiency-based, and much of the education that we offer our students is in the form of individualized, interest-based projects. We work with many community partners to enhance our students' experiences. We also provide bus passes to our students for whom transportation is an issue. All of these services are free, including texts and any other materials used as part of their education.

We are pleased to be part of your community and honored to serve those who live there. Last year, VAL served 713 people, 51 were residents of Colchester. We would like to request funding in the amount of $2,000.00 for instructional materials and /or bus passes for these students. Attached is a copy of our Financial Report.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Luke Dowley, Region I Manager, Chittenden County 802.560.4057 [email protected]

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29 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401 I (802) 846-7245 I Fax: (802) 846-7228 I www.vtadultlearning.org VER\iONT ADULT LEARNING, INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 (\V1TH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015)

2016 2015

Temporarily Summarized Umestricted Restricted Total Total

REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT State grants $ 2,788,202 $ $ 2,788,202 $ 2,683,664 Federal grants 439,518 439,518 426,285 High School Completion Program 2,061,791 2,061,791 1,848,373 Private gifts 28,364 6,200 34,564 39,053 Tuition and fee revenue 35,596 35,596 80,603 Local grants 44,317 44,317 47,679 Interest and other income 12,895 12,895 16,367 Net assets released from restrictions - Satisfaction of program restrictions 4,844 (4,844) Total revenue and other support 5,415,527 1,356 5,416,883 5,142,024

EXPENSES Program services Basic Skills 1,915,944 1,915,944 1,843,694 High School Completion Program 1,601,188 1,601,188 1,532,984 Workplace Readiness 733,434 733,434 721,052 Adult Diploma Program 6,690 6,690 3,447 Total program services 4,257,256 4,257,256 4,101,177 Support services General and administrative 747,981 747,981 901,555 Marketing and development 4,104 4,104 36,835 Total support services 752,085 752,085 938,390 Total expenses 5,009,341 5,009,341 5,039,567

Change in net assets 406,186 1,356 407,542 102,457

NET ASSETS, beginning of the year 734,365 3,222 737,587 635,130

NET ASSETS, end of year $ 1,140,551 $ 4,578 $ 1,145,129 $ 737,587

ee accompanying notes. - 4 - NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR El\1DED JUNE 30, 2016 (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015)

Note 1. Summary of Activities and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Activities

Vermont Adult Leaming, Inc. (VAL) is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of providing adults with essential skills education to further their educational, employment, and personal goals in order to expand their options and capabilities in their family, community and workplace.

VAL is contracted by the Vennont Department of Education to provide consistent and comprehensive adult education and literacy services statewide and by the Agency of Human Services to provide work readiness programming. VAL has developed the Leaming Works system of six full-service centers to provide these services. Leaming Works includes a professional development system and a student data system in addition to the six centers.

VAL offers a number of programs that help adults gain the academic and work readiness skills needed to complete high school or transition successfully to finiher learning or employment. Several of the larger programs are described as follows:

Basic Skills - VAL provides education services throughout the State of Vermont that include classes and individual tutoring in reading, w1iting, math, and English for speakers of other languages; family literacy programs, and customized training for employers. Additionally, VAL provides GED preparation and testing services.

High School Completion Program (HSCP) - This program allows 16-21 year olds who have dropped out of high school or are at-risk of dropping out, the opportunity to obtain their high school diploma after completion of a customized individual student graduation plan in collaboration with their high school.

Workplace Readiness - This program assists Ven11onters to develop the skills, attitudes and behaviors essential for entering the work environment and maintaining employment.

Adult Diploma Program - VAL works in cooperation with Vermont Department of Education to provide the opportunity to eam a high school diploma for individuals 21 years old and older (18-20 year olds are eligible with a high school waiver). New enrollments in the Adult Diploma Program ended in the fiscal year 2014. Expenses in 2016 were for those students already in the program.

- 8 - VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CHITTENDEN AND GRAND ISLE COUNTIES

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Chair Barba1·a A. Martin, EdD Aaron Frank, Chief Financial Officer Vice Chair Jeanne B. Hutchins, MA Town of Colchester Treasurer 781 Blakely Road, PO Box 55 Joseph Hameline Ill Colchester, Vermont 05446 Secretary Frank Harns Chair Emeritus Dear Mr. Frank, Johan W. E. Maitland President and CEO Judy Peterson, RN The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) helps people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, high-value, compassionate care wherever they call home. Each DIRECTORS Tania F Bertsch, MD year, with the support of our community, the VNA provides essential health care services to your Beverly Colston residents regardless of their ability to pay. Together, we make a difference in the lives of Rosemary Dale, EdD, APRN Patti Fisher, MD Vermonters. Evan Goldsmith Steven M Grant, MD With your support, the VNA cared for 5,897 individuals and families, and provided $1.57 million in Brian Harwood Peter Martin charitab~e care last year (the gap between what we are paid and the actual cost of providing services). Dick Mazza Annual contributions from the 22 cities and towns we serve help to cover a portion of the debt the Tara Pacy Jim Reardon VNA incurs. Meanwhile, we continually take a multi-faceted approach to keep our costs as low as Erika Schramm possible while still improving quality of care. Linda Tarr-Whelan, MS, FAAN Harriet Williams, EdD Attached you will find a report on VNA services provided in Colchester during fiscal year 2017 HONORARY BOARD (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017) and our request for funding in fiscal year 2019; also enclosed in a Chair Hal Colston description ofVNA services available to your residents. We are requesting $36,000 which Debby Bergh represents level funding with your last contribution. Michael W Breen Charles I Bunting, EdD Elizabeth J. Davis, RN The VNA 2016 Report to Our Community (which includes an overview ofVNA programs on pages Estelle Deane 2-3) is available on our website at https://www.vnacares.org/news-publications/. Feel free to use any Molly Dillon Gary Eley of this information in your Town's Annual Report. J. Churchill Hindes, PhD James W Madison We would be pleased to meet with your Select Board to Budget Committee to discuss our Joan H. Madison, MD Holly Miller services and request. Please call Ayeshah Raftery, Director of Development, at (802) 860-4475 Robert E Miller to arrange. Gretchen Morse Patricia P Motch Patricia C Myette The VNA is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective and beneficial services to the Faith J Parker residents of Colchester. Thank you for vour continued partnership. Ernest Pomerleau Andrea Rogers Kay Ryder Janet Stackpole Patricia Thomas Sincerely, Delight Wing, MD

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United Way of 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446 802 658-1900 www.vnacares org NorlhweslVennont Town of Colchester VNA Request for Funding 2019

Care Report for FY17 The VNA cared for 620 people in Colchester during our past fiscal year Guly 2016-June 2017) with the following services:

VNA Service VISITS HOlTRS Nursing 9,120 Physical Therapy 2,071 Speech Therapy 418 Occupational Therapy 501 Social Work, Social Service 1,324 Licensed Nursine Assistant 4,003 Homemaker 328 Waiver Attendant 6,906 Personal Care Attendant 9,776 Total 13,434 visits 21,013 hours

COST OF PROVIDING CARE AMOUNT Total cost ofVNA services $3,167,029 Amount reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, $3,000,096 private insurance, contracts and patient fees Remaining Balance $166,933

The VNA request annual contributions from each town and city in our two-county service area. Your contribution is critical to supporting the $1.57 million in charitable care that we provided this year.

Last year, the VNA cared for over 5,897 people of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay. Your contribution helps ensure Colchester residents can access innovative, high-value, compassionate care wherever they call home to keep them healthy, independent and active members of your community.

Our goal is to have each town and city alleviate 50% of the debt the VNA incurs. The town of Colchester pledged $36,000 for FY18. Thank you.

FY19 Request

For fiscal year 2019, the VNA is requesting a contribution of $36,000.

Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CHITTENDEN AND GRAND ISLE COUNTIES

VNA Services in your Community

The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) is a 111-year-old nonprofit home health agency caring for whole families with services that span a lifetime - from critically ill children to vulnerable young families to adults who need rehabilitation, long-term care, adult day services or end-of-life care.

In the past, many towns hired Town Nurses, who were responsible for providing care to residents. With support from the towns we serve, the VNA took on that role. The VNA cares for children, adults, seniors, and families, helping keep people where they most want to be - at home. The VNA provides medically necessary home and community-based care to individuals and families regardless ef their abiliry to pqy.

We help people live their fullest lives by providing innovative, high value, compassionate care wherever they call home. In just the past year, the VNA provided $1.57 million in charitable care to our neighbors in need; charitable care is health care provided for free or at reduced prices.

The VNA offers the following programs and services: • Family and Children's Services, helping families learn to thrive through pregnancy and early childhood years. • In-home nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help people regain independence after illness • Private Care Services, offering support for everyday tasks to make living at home safe and comfortable • Long-term in-home care, helping people live their best lives in the setting they prefer • Adult Day Programs, helping older adults keep connected in a safe, stimulating, home-like environment • Palliative care, Hospice and McClure Miller VNA Respite House, caring for people with serious illness and their families

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Contact the VNA: 802.658.1900 www.vnacares.org info@vnaca[es.org

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