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City Council Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/91960321379 Phone one-tap: +13052241968, 91960321379# US Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US Webinar ID: 919 6032 1379 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aeiLROWe94 **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda 2. Public Forum: Time Certain: 5:30 pm Subject 2.1. Verbal Comments Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 2. Public Forum: Time Certain: 5:30 pm Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Page 1 of 64  Recommended Action open Public Forum close Public Forum 3. Airport Subject 3.1. Airport Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 3. Airport Department Airport Type Information Presentation 4. Burlington Electric Department Subject 4.1. Burlington Electric Department Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 4. Burlington Electric Department Department Burlington Electric Department Type Information Presentation 5. Community and Economic Development Office Subject 5.1. Community Economic and Development Office Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 5. Community and Economic Development Office Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Information Presentation 6. Church Street Marketplace Subject 6.1. Church Street Marketplace Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 6. Church Street Marketplace Department Church St. Marketplace Type Information Presentation 7. Planning Page 2 of 64  Subject 7.1. Planning Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 7. Planning Department Planning Type Information Presentation 8. Adjournment Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting April 29, 2026 - FY27 Budget Presentations - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30 PM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor Category 8. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn Page 3 of 64 2026 FY27 Budget Presentation 4/29/2026 Nicolas Longo, C.M., Director of Aviation Marie Friedman, CPA, Director of Finance 1 Page 4 of 64 2026 2 Page 5 of 64 2026 Passenger Statistics 2026 2025 2024 2019 2008 80,000 JAN 46,909 50,093 42,691 46,356 56,751 FEB 49,816 49,619 44,133 49,867 57,216 70,000 MAR 54,311 56,029 45,049 56,400 60,116 APR 54,458 54,601 46,158 54,340 59,478 MAY 64,114 55,533 50,972 55,209 58,166 60,000 JUNE 67,577 61,182 61,136 62,180 65,845 JULY 71,354 72,243 68,026 71,381 79,154 50,000 AUG 72,886 74,199 72,448 71,200 79,304 SEPT 73,246 66,294 67,296 62,116 63,544 40,000 OCT 78,766 80,446 76,054 66,795 69,556 NOV 60,243 48,517 51,977 53,007 52,516 30,000 DEC 59,366 49,739 57,012 56,314 57,375 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 2026 Projected 2026 2025 Projected 2025 2024 2019 2008 TOTALS 753,046 718,495 681,925 705,165 759,021 8 *Numbers reflected Passengers departing from BTV Page 6 of 64 **Underlined numbers are future estimates 2026 FY27 Airport Enterprise Fund Highlights o Grow our route network and seating capacity with airlines o Airport Carbon Accreditation Program through Airport Councils International o Achieved Level 1 status - to reflect that we have mapped carbon emissions. o Working toward Level 2 status – awarded for efforts toward reducing carbon footprint o Completion of Project NexT – Teardown of Gates 3-6 o Begin planning for the South Terminal Expansion Project o Fall 2026 Passenger numbers broke records and we had our highest fall in the history of the Airport. A conservative estimate of passenger numbers reflects that these numbers will continue to break records this year o Cargo Apron Project o Snow Removal Equipment Building Construction o Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) Phase 6 funding from FAA and OLDCC o Growing passenger numbers o Centralized De-Icing Pad o Airport no longer using Covid stimulus grant money; all grants were fully expended in FY26 4 Page 7 of 64 2026 Cost Savings for FY27 • Expenses: • Savings in the prior year (FY25 to FY26 was only a 1.2% increase) meant increasing our budget more this year (by 4%) • The increase in passengers raises all revenues and helps us to fund all expenses • Revenue Increases: • Parking garage revenues have increased; we are having more transactions and higher revenues coming in from increasing the rates from $12/day to $14/day • Concession revenues have increased by 19%; passenger numbers increased, bringing in more customers at concessions, and an additional concessionaire Kestrel Coffee Roasters opened in September 2025. • Transportation Network Companies (TNC) rates increased; this brings the amount that returns to the Airport up to $3 per transaction; previously, the Airport received $2 per transaction • Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenues increased 5.5%; this is a cost paid to the airport per passenger whose origin is BTV when flying commercially. More passengers = more PFC revenues 5 Page 8 of 64 2026 Moving Forward Opportunities: • With the addition for the new concourse, we now have more opportunities to receive all planes of all sizes on our jet bridges. We can receive more passengers, bringing more economic value to not only the Airport but to the region. Passenger numbers continue to exceed records. • New leases are being developed for new hangars and tenants • Garage revenues continue to improve; more passengers = more revenue all around • The Airport will be making a request from the state legislature to increase fuel tax monies returning to Leahy BTV in FY27 Concerns: • The Airport is monitoring concerns regarding jet fuel prices and how it affects the aviation industry • Changes in jet fuel taxes returning to the Airport on statewide taxes and the threat to changes from the legislature regarding this money 6 Page 9 of 64 2026 Non-Operating Revenues and Expenses, Use of Fund Balance 7 Page 10 of 64 2026 FY 2027 FY 2026 Dollar Percent FY 2027 FY 2026 Dollar Percent NON-OPERATING REVENUES Proposed Amended Change change NON-OPERATING EXPENDITURES Proposed Amended Change change CRRSA/American Rescue Grant - 870,000 (870,000) -100% Debt Service 3,642,557 3,647,214 (4,657) -0.1% Capital Leases 2,968,770 808,550 2,160,220 267.2% PFC Revenue and PFC Interest 2,964,800 2,810,000 154,800 5.5% Interfund Transfers 3,000,000 7,000,000 (4,000,000) -57.1% Local share for AIP grants and Airport funded construction Total Non-Operating Revenues 2,964,800 3,680,000 (715,200) -19.4% Capital Accounts 500,000 248,726 251,274 101.% Use of Fund Balance on Capital Infrastructure projects 4,188,900 5,494,867 (1,305,967) -23.8% Total Non-Operating Revenues and Use of Fund Balance 7,153,700 9,174,867 (2,021,167) -22.0% Total Non-Operating Expenditures 10,111,327 11,704,490 (701,353) -14.0% 8 Page 11 of 64 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenses 9 Page 12 of 64 2026 AIRPORT FUND 400 Fiscal Year 2027 BUDGET FY 2027 FY 2026 Dollar Percent REVENUES Proposed Amended Change change Airline Generated Revenues 5,342,000 5,150,228 191,772 3.7% General Airport Revenues 1,816,377 1,754,484 81,893 4.7% Garage Parking Revenues 8,658,500 8,135,000 523,500 6.4% Rental Car Related Revenues 6,075,000 6,000,000 75,000 1.3% QTA Revenues 725,000 650,000 75,000 11.5% Concession Related Revenues 1,460,200 1,225,000 235,200 19.2% Ground and Building Rent 1,712,247 1,742,341 (30,094) -1.7% Investment Income 350,000 99,000 251,000 253.5% Grants State Operating - 217,000 (217,000) -100% Total Operating Revenues 26,139,324 24,973,053 1,166,271 4.7% 10 Page 13 of 64 2026 AIRPORT FUND 400 AIRPORT FUND 400 Fiscal Fiscal Year 2027 BUDGET FY 2027 FY 2026 Dollar Percent Year 2027 BUDGET FY 2027 FY 2026 Dollar Percent EXPENDITURES Proposed Amended Change change EXPENDITURES Proposed Amended Change change Salaries & Benefits 7,529,260 7,139,350 389,910 5.50% Travel & Training 87,410 102,800 -15,390 -15.00% Office Expenses 508,625 492,120 16,505 3.40% Accounts Fees for Service 17,375 24,785 -7,410 -29.90% 6200 Accounts 706,350 648,477 57,873 8.90% Special Events/Projects 40,000 38,500 1,500 3.90% Fuel 122,000 138,000 -16,000 -11.60% Other Expenses 7,500 3,000 4,500 150.00% Fuel - for Car Rental QTA operations 750,000 643,428 106,572 15.40% Operating Lease Accounts 665,813 837,763 -171,950 -20.50% Runway De-Ice 330,000 294,545 35,455 12% Insurance 453,803 416,773 37,030 8.90% Repairs & Maintenance Accounts 2,449,700 2,584,330 -134,630 -5.20% Regulatory and Bank Fees 325,000 225,000 100,000 44.40% Utilities 2,041,100 1,923,525 117,575 6.10% Interest on GAN 85,000 75,000 10,000 13.30% Professional and Consultant 1,969,000 1,902,601 66,399 3.50% Real Estate Taxes 917,000 896,195 20,805 2.30% Maintenance Contracts 2,246,579 1,829,204 417,375 22.80% Indirect Fees 634,483 591,782 42,701 7.20% Airport Security 1,401,039 1,370,477 30,562 -2.20% Total Operating Expenditures 23,333,537 22,441,727 891,810 4.00% 11 Page 14 of 64 2026 Summary • In FY26, the Airport opened its new north terminal, expanding capacity to receive any size aircraft. This was a monumental success. As passenger numbers climb, we have a terminal that is designed for growing numbers. • More passengers are expected in FY27, continuing the trend of revenue growth • Expense budget grew by 4% from last year’s budget • Probable organizational shift into FY27 12 Page 15 of 64 2026 Questions and Discussion 13 Page 16 of 64 FY 2027 Budget and Proposed Rate Change Board of Finance DRAFT SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION April 29, 2026 Page 17 of 64 Page 18 of 64  Cost Savings for FY27 • Cut $1.98M of non-power $35,000 Controllable Expenses, FY16-FY27 supply O&M expenses $30,000 • Assumed $408k in vacancy $25,000 savings $20,000 • Continued fiscal discipline $000s since FY16 has moderated $15,000 annual increases in $10,000 controllable expenses to $5,000 5.1% on average, $0 compared to 5.84% between FY07-FY16 Actual (A) or Budget (B) Projection Based on 10-Year Growth Rate Prior to FY16 Page 19 of 64 Economic/Energy Context “Kept bills low and stable: Burlington generates its power from a variety of sources, including biomass facilities, hydro, wind, solar, and oil. This diversity has protected its customers from price volatility and enabled it to retain lower rates. In contrast, Eversource customers in neighboring New Hampshire have been exposed to fluctuating natural gas prices, and experienced higher, more volatile bills. (See chart below). Importantly, this analysis assumes comparable electricity usage across households, but in reality, Burlington residential users consume 34 percent less than the average in New England, at least in part due to the city’s long-standing energy efficiency efforts. As a result, a typical Burlington homeowner’s actual bills would likely be even lower than what is represented here.” https://rmi.org/why-communities-can-and-must- consider-electricity-affordability-and-risk- together/ Page 20 of 64  Operating Revenues ($millions) FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 % Budget Forecast Budget Variance Sales to Customers $58,940 $60,030 $61,823 4.9 Misc Revenues-Power Supply 9,397 8,016 8,648 -8.0 Misc Revenues-Other 4,331 3,658 3,260 -24.7 Total Operating Revenues 72,668 71,704 73,731 1.5 • No underlying growth in kWh sales • 2.99% rate increase starting Sept 1, 2026 • Strong REC prices • Lower efficiency budget/misc. revenues assumed due to DRP process Page 21 of 64  Operating Expenses ($millions) FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 % Budget Forecast Budget Variance Fuel 10,165 $9,049 9,513 -6.4 Purchased Power* 17,432 18,462 16,900 -3.1 Transmission 11,993 11,879 12,702 5.9 Operation & Maintenance 24,692 25,190 26,146 5.9 Depreciation & Amortization 5,943 6,385 6,516 9.6 Gain/Loss on Disposition of Plant 346 346 443 28.2 Taxes/PILOT 3,660 3,468 3,643 -0.5 Total Operating Expenses 74,230 74,779 75,863 2.0 * FY27 budget assumes replacement renewable contract(s) for expiring wind, hydro Page 22 of 64 Non-Operating Income & Other Deductions ($millions) FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 % Budget Forecast Budget Variance Dividends 4,494 4,492 4,695 4.5 Interest Income 466 598 435 -6.7 Grants/capital contributions 1,847 1,443 1,100 -40.4 Other income, net 34 -82 52 52.9 Interest expense 3,087 3,332 3,759 21.8 Page 23 of 64 FY27 Budget Overview ($millions) FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 Budget Forecast Budget Net Operating Income (Loss) $(1,562) $(3,075) $(2,132) Net Income 2,192 1,698 392 Ending Operating Cash 6/30 13,224 12,770 15,105 Capital Spending FY 2026 FY 2026 FY 2027 Budget Forecast Budget GO Bond-funded $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Revenue Bond-funded* 12,200 9,400 7,880 Total Capital Spending** 15,200 13,400 10,880 *Does not includes funding of strategic electrification incentives **Net of customer contributions in aid of construction Page 24 of 64 FY27 Budget Credit Rating Metrics FY 2026 FY 2026*** FY 2027 Target Budget Forecast Budget Days Cash on Hand* >90 135 129 141 Debt Service Coverage Ratio** 1.25 4.77 3.91 3.84 Adjusted Debt Service Coverage Ratio 1.50 1.15 1.01 1.10 *Including $10M line of credit **Revenue bond covenants require a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 *** FY26 forecast subject to change before year-end, management continues to adjust expenditures in FY26 to reduce costs as needed Page 25 of 64  Continued Investment in Net Zero Energy • $1.5 million in funding for electrification rebates (Tier 3) • $1.7 million in funding for energy efficiency programs/incentives • H. 940 may provide opportunity to continue boosted EV incentives, EV multi-family/rental property charging incentives, geothermal test well, and new income-qualified panel upgrade program and thermal efficiency/weatherization programs. • Continued incentives (levels may vary) for heat pumps, e-mowers, e-bikes, e-transit buses, induction cooking, and more • Matching funds for federal and state grants for demand response, battery storage, and distributed energy resource management software • Four Level 3 and five Level 2 public EV chargers • PHEV forestry vehicle; electric forklift; fleet EV charging infrastructure; make-ready for e-bucket truck • Capital investments – W1 FERC relicensing, distribution system, IT systems, and generating plants • Implementing commercial flexible load management program, planning to file pilot rate residential program Page 26 of 64 Continued Investment in Equity & Accessibility • Continuing Energy Assistance Program providing 12.5% rate discount to income- qualified customers, non-profit shelters, and qualified affordable housing entities • Continuing to support Water Resources assistance program by providing credit for qualified renters through electric bill • Continued communications efforts, including launch of four new grant-funded videos explaining weatherization, heat pumps, EVs, and appliances translated into 19 languages • Continued Project & Equity Analyst “office hours” at Fletcher Free Library, King St. Laundromat, Family Room at ONE Community Center, and community events • Continued partnership with community organizations, including CVOEO, Legal Aid, AALV, Vermont Language Justice Task Force, AARP, VT Energy Education Project, and others • Continued participation in community events including Earth Day, Juneteenth, Pride Celebration, and others Page 27 of 64  Threats and Opportunities • Lack of available renewables in market to • New programs (Building GIANTS) and replace expiring power supply contracts software systems (CIS, DERMS, OMS, etc.) • Transmission costs continuing to increase • Sales/strategic electrification • Loss of federal/state electrification • H. 940 – continued flexibility with TEPF incentives funds • Tariffs/price increases • Innovation and efficiency at McNeil – battery storage and RFI • Uncertainty of federal EV charging grant funds • Strong regulatory engagement work • Future labor and health/benefits costs • BED rates continue to be competitive and relatively affordable for our region Page 28 of 64  Summary • FY27 budget operating expenses only 2 percent higher than FY26 • Lowest rate change proposed since pandemic at 2.99% • No new positions, vacancy savings in certain positions • Flat sales presents challenge for holding future rate changes this low, additional strategic electrification and completion of new development projects could help • Transmission remains significant cost driver and outside BED control • Despite federal headwinds, BED continues to offer customers some of the best incentives available for EVs and electrification technologies Page 29 of 64 Question and Discussion Page 30 of 64 Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) April 29th, 2026 Page 31 of 64  CEDO Organization Chart (Divisional Breakdown) Housing Programs Planning Business Support & Church Street Community Economic Development Marketplace/Love Justice Center Burlington/Downtown Page 32 of 64  CEDO Organizational Chart CEDO Director Director of City Planning Kara Alnasrawi Charles Dillard Assistant Director Executive Director – Community Engagement Housing Program Real Estate Development Director of Community Principal Planner Lead Program Manager Economic & Community Church Street Office Assistant Manager Manager Justice Center Sarah Morgan Margaret Williams Development Marketplace Kimberly Rojas Cepeda Margaret Callaghan Gummi Jonsson Rachel Jolly Will Clavelle Samantha McGinnis Small Business Support Marketing Manager Housing Program Lead Program Specialist II 20 FTEs Senior Planner Specialist Jessica Dudley Specialist Stella Jordan Will Verman (see following slide) Johanna Schneider Alex Fox Workforce Development Lead Program Specialist I Marketing Coordinator Manager Constance Craik Isa Paredes Alexandra Bacheller Lead Program Specialist I Homelessness & Public Marketplace Coordinator Sean Melinn Health Manager Andrew Bacher Rebecca Reese Senior Community Development Specialist – Event Coordinator Grant Management Aida Washburn Christine Curtis Supervisor of Maintenance & Event Support James Daly Sunday Marketplace Maintenance Marketplace Maintenance .2 FTE Bruce Medeiros Gabriel Gonyo VACANT 3 Page 33 of 64 CJC Organizational Chart BCJC Director (Rachel) Justice Programs Data, Justice Programs Manager-Court Justice Programs Manager- Communications and Manager-Youth and Diversion and PTS Community (Lorcan) Operations Specialist Pre-Charge (Becky) (Lauryn) (Charlotte) Adult Restorative Adult Restorative Youth Restorative Services Coordinator Victim Services Services Coordinator Services Coordinator Specialist--(Lauren) (Mike) (Geena) (Lisa) Adult Restorative Adult Restorative Youth Restorative Reentry and Services Coordinator Services Coordinator Services Coordinator Restorative Process (Miche) (Stuart) (Virginia) Specialist (Cait) Youth Restorative Reentry and Restorative Services Restorative Process Services Coordinator Coordinator (TBD) Specialist (Rob) (Balla) Adult Restorative Conflict Assistance Services Coordinator Coordinator (Barb) (Bessie) Youth Restorative Victim Services Services Coord Specialist (Hannah) (Felicity) Restorative Services Coordinator (TBD) Page 34 of 64  FY26 Highlights • SECORD – Phase 1 Permitted • Took over management of all city leases • Latin American Connection celebration • Commercial Space Database • Taste the ONE – New event to spur commercial activity • Community Food Center Analysis with Intervale • New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Registry Process • BH9 Cohort Working on Interdepartmental Housing • LEAD Program- 40 Units enrolled, 11 completed, 24 educational events • HOME Funds for Post Apartments and 100 Cambrian Rise for $1.65M • Informational Resources Created: Peddling in Burlington, Commercial space website, COI parameters for working with the City Page 35 of 64  FY26 Highlights (cont.) • Burlington’s Construction and Weatherization Training Program (ReSOURCE partnership) • Construction 101, HVAC 101, Weatherization 101, and Heavy Equipment • 45 Participant (45% BIPOC, 18% Women) • Personal Care Assistant (PCA+) – Cohort started in March, and a second in May • 87% BIPOC • 57% Women Page 36 of 64 Highlights Continued - Business Support • Supported 58 businesses (130 total meetings) • 57% women-owned. • 43% BIPOC-owned. Page 37 of 64 Community Justice Center Highlights • Moved to a beautiful new building, along with fellow tenant, VFW, and 38 units of affordable housing • Prepared for the expansion to a county- wide model with two additional satellite offices and a new name of Chittenden County CJC (as of July 1) • Launched City Circle in January: have seen 16 participants, with 14 successfully completing Page 38 of 64 Cost Savings for FY27 • Vacant Workforce Development Position eliminated • Operational expenses trimmed (“belt-tightening”) • Total cost savings of 12% of CEDO’s GF budget • Majority of CEDO is grant funded Page 39 of 64 Revenues • CEDO is not a revenue generating department • We have renegotiated several city leases that will increase rental revenue in FY27 Page 40 of 64 Expenses • Expenses kept stable or cut • Slight increase in support for houseless population • Overall GF expense decrease of 12% Page 41 of 64 Moving Forward • Areas of Opportunity • Continue work on public-partnerships (e.g. finalizing SECORD development agreement) • Continue to use Lead Program’s healthy homes to rehab homes when possible • Revamp Housing Trust Fund and Inclusionary Zoning to jump-start housing production • Continued focus on downtown revitalization • Implement Action Items Coming out of BH9 Cohort • Renewed post-construction focus on downtown revitalization • Workforce training to support housing production and rehabilitation • Instituting BH9 work by creating Housing Shepherd and Priority Parcel Project • Areas of Concern • CEDO is very federally grant dependent • Federal grant landscape extremely unstable Page 42 of 64 Summary • Final highlights • CEDO’s GF budget was reduced by 12% • CEDO’s staff was reduced by 1 FTE • Core functions remain • Housing is major focus for FY27 Page 43 of 64 Question and Discussion Page 44 of 64 Church Street Marketplace April 29, 2026 Page 45 of 64 Department Organizational Chart CEDO Director, K. Alnasrawi CSM Director, S. McGinnis Maintenance Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketplace Coordinator, Project & Event J. Daly J. Dudley A. Bacher Coordinator, A.Washburn Marketing Coordinator, Maintenance – B. Medeiros I.Parades Maintenance – G. Gonyo Maintenance Part Time – VACANT Page 46 of 64 FY26 Highlights Church Street Marketplace and Love Burlington • Two new leases signed for city properties at 62 and 180 Church Street • 80+ FREE events held on the Marketplace • Maple Madness Event returned to the Marketplace bringing over 4,500 people to this year’s event. • Launched new ‘Party on the Bricks’ block party summer series • Held first ever Construction Fest in partnership with FFL, DPW, BED and BCA. • Grew Instagram and Facebook followers for CSM to 60k • Became a Main Street America Accredited • Welcomed 6 new businesses onto the Marketplace • 4T2D, Catamount Tobacco and Convenience, FP Movement, Fear and Clothing, Pepper Palace, and Whizbangs Candy Lab Page 47 of 64 FY27 What to Expect Church Street Marketplace and Love Burlington • Hosting free community events, including an expanded ‘Party on the Bricks’ series to include four fall dates • Building more community partnerships for programs and events • Business incubation through cart vendor program, including three new businesses this year. • Welcoming at least 4 new brick-and-mortar businesses to the Marketplace. • Working closely with Howard Center, CSLs, CSOs, BFD and BPD to address safety issues. • Celebrating the opening of Main Street Page 48 of 64 Cost Savings for FY27 • CEDO Merger - savings with merger of CEDO for administrative overhead in items like rent, office supplies, postage etc. • Total savings approx. $50k • Vehicles- No anticipated vehicles purchases this fiscal year. Purchased a new trash trucks and plow over the past two years. • Rent Revenue: New lease agreements for 64 Church and 180 Church have led to an additional 10k in projected annual rent revenue. Page 49 of 64  Revenues FY 26 FY 27 Operational Revenue, City General Fund, 14% Operational Revenue 18% City General Fund 14% 18% Corporate Corporate Sponsorships, 6% Sponsorships 6% Common Area Fees 62% Common Area Fees, 62% Total Revenue Budgeted: $1,247,175.00 Total Revenue Budgeted: $1,245,287.00 *CSM Commission voted to reduce Sidewalk Café fees by 5% and kept CAF flat. Page 50 of 64  Expenses FY 26 FY 27 Administrative Overhead, Administrative Fees to City, 9% 1% Fees to City, 5% Overhead, 3% Maintenance Costs, 16% Maintenance Costs, 16% Administrative Administrative Personnel Personnel Costs Costs (all in), 7% (all in), 8% Maintenance Personnel Costs Public Relations Personnel Costs Public Relations (all in), 27% (all in), 27% Maintenance Personnel Personnel Costs (all in), Costs (all in), 29% 24% Security, 1% Security, 1% Marketing, 13% Marketing, 13% Total Expense Budgeted: $1,193,659.00 Total Expense Budgeted: $1,239,012.00 Page 51 of 64 Summary / Moving Forward • Budget remains stable • Cost savings realized through merger with CEDO • Inflationary impacts on events and maintenance continue to place pressure on the budget • Staffing will remain the same Page 52 of 64 Question and Discussion Page 53 of 64 Office of City Planning April 29, 2026 Page 54 of 64 Department Organizational Chart Page 55 of 64 FY27 Plans • Long Range Plans • In Progress • planBTV: New North End (adoption expected June 2026) • preserveBTV : Historic Preservation Plan (completion June 2026) • planBTV: 2050: (completion 12/26, adoption 3/27) • Completed: • planBTV: Open Space Protection Plan (w/ DPI + BPRW) (completed 1/27) • Zoning Amendments • Adopted: 3 • Initiated and in-progress: 3 Page 56 of 64 Cost Savings for FY27 • FY26 Budget: $747,263 • FY27 Proposed: $656,900 • Savings: • Reduction in consulting and professional services ($69,000) • Employee benefits (FICA, Health, Retirement) Page 57 of 64 Revenues • $30K – Municipal Planning Grant for planBTV: 2050 Scenario Planning • To receive in early FY27 following Scenario Planning exercise • $28K - CLG Grant for Historic Preservation Plan • Reimbursement grant (to receive in early FY27) • $30,000 M$4,000 (AARP Winter Placemaking Grant) • Received; this grant funded the NNE pom-pom placemaking and engagement event Page 58 of 64 Expenses • FY26 final budget and expected final actuals • FY26 Final: $ 728,479 • FY26 Actual: $718,546 • Salaries and Wages line lower than budgeted due to Senior Planner position being vacant for first 3.5 months of FY26 • FY27 budget • Proposed: $656,900 • This is a change of -9.8% Page 59 of 64 Moving Forward Opportunities • FY27 will be first year of full OCP staffing since FY25 • Greater cross-departmental collaboration (e.g. planBTV: 2050) creates opportunity to explore reduced reliance on consultants for planning studies going forward • OCP-led housing work could lead to increased revenue in coming years Areas of Concern • Federal funding for planBTV implementation (capital projects) diminished or reduced (primarily non-OCP budget impacts) Page 60 of 64 Summary • The budget is proposed to shrink, primarily due to reduced professional and consulting services request • OCP will remain a department of three staff • Though reduced, Professional and Consulting Services requests are due to limited staff capacity and current Long Range Planning work plan • OCP and Administration exploring opportunities for even further reduction in consulting needs moving forward Page 61 of 64 Question and Discussion Page 62 of 64  Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 2027 Department 2026 Amended 2026 Actual 2025 Amended 2025 Actual Account Account Description Requested Budget Amount Budget Amount Fund 101 - General Fund REVENUE Department 06 - Planning Division 000 - Admin Intergovernmental Revenues 4875_140 Grants State Operating .00 30,000.00 .00 14,000.00 .00 4875_175 Grants Miscellaneous .00 .00 .00 .00 4,000.00 Intergovernmental Revenues Totals $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 Division 000 - Admin Totals $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 Department 06 - Planning Totals $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 REVENUE TOTALS $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 EXPENSE Department 06 - Planning Division 000 - Admin Personnel Services 5000_100 Salaries and Wages Regular, Full Time 308,314.00 259,878.00 206,445.79 474,386.00 350,363.74 5000_115 Salaries and Wages Seasonal/Temporary .00 .00 .00 30,000.00 14,736.54 5000_900 Salaries and Wages Attrition/reorganization .00 .00 .00 (35,579.00) .00 5100 Overtime .00 .00 41.27 .00 .00 5200_115 Other Personnel Services Other Compensation 1,030.00 1,030.00 100.00 1,000.00 .00 5200_130 Other Personnel Services Allowance Taxable .00 .00 15.63 .00 786.93 5400_100 Employee Benefits FICA 23,665.00 22,637.00 15,318.62 38,662.00 26,101.51 5400_115 Employee Benefits Retirement B 31,545.00 39,137.00 39,137.00 46,328.00 46,328.00 5400_120 Employee Benefits Workers Compensation 10,907.00 13,539.00 .00 16,076.00 16,076.00 5400_125 Employee Benefits Health Insurance 86,682.00 98,923.00 .00 108,378.00 108,378.00 5400_130 Employee Benefits Dental Insurance 3,292.00 4,291.00 .00 4,784.00 4,784.00 5400_135 Employee Benefits Life Insurance 524.00 706.00 .00 819.00 819.00 5400_150 Employee Benefits Recognition 721.00 721.00 .00 .00 57.15 Personnel Services Totals $466,680.00 $440,862.00 $261,058.31 $684,854.00 $568,430.87 General Operating 6000 Office Supplies 515.00 500.00 .00 1,000.00 207.77 6010 Computer Equipment 309.00 300.00 .00 1,000.00 39.32 6015 Computer Software .00 .00 779.88 2,000.00 1,960.95 6020 Office Equipment 103.00 100.00 .00 1,000.00 .00 6025 Furnishings .00 .00 .00 500.00 .00 6200 Medical Fees And Supplies 129.00 125.00 .00 250.00 .00 6202 Printing/Copying/Paper Mgt 1,030.00 1,000.00 620.42 2,000.00 333.23 6203 Dues/Subscriptions 3,090.00 3,000.00 1,976.85 5,250.00 2,727.66 6208 Special Supplies 206.00 200.00 .00 2,000.00 .00 6350 Legal Notice & Advertising 1,545.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 2,000.00 1,836.64 6400_125 Utilities Telecommunications 2,266.00 2,200.00 1,495.53 2,200.00 1,683.65 Run by Katherine Schad on 04/27/2026 16:00:48 PM Page 1 of 2 Page 63 of 64  Budget Worksheet Report Budget Year 2027 2027 Department 2026 Amended 2026 Actual 2025 Amended 2025 Actual Account Account Description Requested Budget Amount Budget Amount Fund 101 - General Fund EXPENSE Department 06 - Planning Division 000 - Admin General Operating 6500_118 Professional and Consultant Svs Contractual Services 171,504.00 275,504.00 243,448.57 50,000.00 52,238.16 6530_100 Rentals Property 515.00 500.00 200.00 1,000.00 580.00 6700_100 Travel & Training Education 4,120.00 4,000.00 985.50 5,250.00 2,406.50 6700_107 Travel & Training Training Materials .00 .00 .00 100.00 .00 6700_110 Travel & Training Travel Expense 3,811.00 3,700.00 597.89 6,000.00 .00 6700_115 Travel & Training Mileage 206.00 200.00 .00 500.00 .00 6800_140 Fees for Services Hospitality Expense 258.00 250.00 .00 1,000.00 697.19 7200_115 Capital Leases Equipment 613.00 595.00 446.22 2,200.00 594.96 7250 Capital Lease Interest .00 .00 .00 20.00 .00 9999_100 Expenditure Control General Fund .00 (36,057.00) .00 .00 .00 General Operating Totals $190,220.00 $257,617.00 $252,050.86 $85,270.00 $65,306.03 Division 000 - Admin Totals $656,900.00 $698,479.00 $513,109.17 $770,124.00 $633,736.90 Department 06 - Planning Totals $656,900.00 $698,479.00 $513,109.17 $770,124.00 $633,736.90 EXPENSE TOTALS $656,900.00 $698,479.00 $513,109.17 $770,124.00 $633,736.90 Fund 101 - General Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 EXPENSE TOTALS $656,900.00 $698,479.00 $513,109.17 $770,124.00 $633,736.90 Fund 101 - General Fund Totals ($656,900.00) ($668,479.00) ($513,109.17) ($756,124.00) ($629,736.90) Net Grand Totals REVENUE GRAND TOTALS $0.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 $14,000.00 $4,000.00 EXPENSE GRAND TOTALS $656,900.00 $698,479.00 $513,109.17 $770,124.00 $633,736.90 Net Grand Totals ($656,900.00) ($668,479.00) ($513,109.17) ($756,124.00) ($629,736.90) Run by Katherine Schad on 04/27/2026 16:00:48 PM Page 2 of 2 Page 64 of 64