Dear Neighbors,

The City Council's next meeting is this Monday, August 12th, at 5:15 pm. Public Forum begins at 6:00 pm.

As always, you are welcome to attend in person or virtually on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93996182599 . If you'd like to speak during Public Forum, be sure to sign up at least an hour in advance. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/citycouncil/publicforum

To see the full agenda, click this link here: https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7007/files/agenda/11519

Here are some key items on our agenda.

→ ENCAMPMENTS UPDATE
We'll hear from the administration regarding encampments in Burlington. This is an issue we hear from many of you on regularly - I strongly encourage you to attend and provide your perspective in the public comment portion of the meeting.

→ COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE
We'll hear from the administration regarding safety and hot spot updates. This is also an issue we hear from many of you on regularly - I again encourage you to come provide your perspective in the public comment portion of the meeting.

→ CHAMPLAIN PARKWAY PROJECT AUTHORIZATION
The DPW is requesting authorization to finalize their contract for Champlain Parkway construction.

→ RESOLUTION: REQUESTING VERMONT'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WORK WITH US AIR FORCE TO REPLACE CURRENT F-35 MISSION
This resolution requests Vermont's congressional delegation look into replacing the F-35 mission with one that emits less harmful noise.

→ RESOLUTION: IN REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM "BILL" KEOGH SR.
City Councilors are presenting a resolution in remembrance of Bill Keogh, a lifelong Burlingtonian and a man devoted to serving the city.

→ RESOLUTION: ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
The BED is seeking to bring forward a revenue bond at the November ballot. This bond would provide funding for continued investment in critical infrastructure and Net Zero Energy goals in a way that reduces pressure on BED's retail rates and annual budgets. Since BED is funded by ratepayers, this bond will not have tax implications.

To see the full agenda, click the link above.

As always, feedback and questions are welcome and encouraged.

Thank you and best regards,

Tim Doherty, East District.