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South Burlington staff outline $850,000 in climate-focused CIP spending, council asks for clearer net-cost accounting
Summary
Climate Action Manager Bettina Migas told the City Council staff plan to spend roughly $505,000 in fiscal 2025 and $345,000 in fiscal 2026 on municipal building upgrades, fleet electrification and EV chargers, plus transportation projects; councilors asked staff to return with net costs after rebates and clearer funding-source breakdowns.
South Burlington City staff presented an update on climate-related items in the fiscal year 2025 and 2026 capital improvement plans, saying the municipal government portion of the effort includes building weatherization, fleet electrification and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment.
“We have $505,000 allocated in FY25 and then another 345 for FY26,” Climate Action Manager Bettina Migas said during the council meeting, summarizing the line items staff included in the CIP for government operations.
The presentation split investments into two categories: government operations (municipal buildings, municipal fleet, small equipment and studies, and EV infrastructure) and transportation (active-transportation projects and public transit funding). Staff listed specific projects and estimates: rooftop-unit replacements and boiler work for municipal buildings; purchase of four electric administrative vehicles (Hyundai Konas) and fit-out costs; and EV chargers at Public Works and Fire Station 1. Bettina told the council staff also plan to…
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