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Council authorizes $80,000 grant agreement to install perimeter fencing at 1 North Avenue police facility
Summary
The council authorized the chief administrative officer to execute an $80,000 grant agreement from the Queen City Police Foundation (with Pomerleau family support) to fund fencing at the 1 North Avenue police facility; the action passed unanimously.
The Burlington City Council authorized the chief administrative officer to accept an $80,000 grant from the Queen City Police Foundation to fund installation of perimeter fencing at the Burlington Police Department facility at 1 North Avenue.
City project staff and the mayor said the fence is a response to recent safety incidents in the building’s parking area and a multi‑part capital effort to improve the facility. Ashley Parker, speaking for the administration, said the project received the city permit on Feb. 11 and that fence materials can be ordered once the grant agreement is executed; installation is expected in June if materials arrive on schedule.
Councilors and staff also described related capital work at 1 North Avenue: front‑entry repairs, new interior flooring, HVAC improvements, renovation of locker rooms, and design to improve the public receptionist area. The administration said additional capital funding is proposed in the FY26–FY27 plan for remaining needs and that the fence is one step to improve officer safety and building conditions.
Councilor Carpenter moved the authorization and Councilor McKnight seconded. The council approved the motion unanimously.
