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CCRPC warns FY2027 UPWP and budget public hearing amid budget shifts; broadband pass-through ends
Summary
On April 15 the CCRPC board voted to warn a May 20 public hearing on the FY2027 Unified Planning Work Program and budget; staff noted a roughly $3.5M reduction from FY26 driven largely by removal of a $1.7M broadband pass‑through project and an indirect-cost rate adjustment carried from FY25.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission on April 15 warned a May 20 public hearing for its FY2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and proposed budget after staff summarized program and revenue changes.
Key takeaways: staff described the FY27 program and a material reduction in pass‑through money, chiefly because a large broadband/fiber project that flowed through the commission in FY26 (about $1.7 million) is not in the FY27 program. Transportation consultant funding and some grant‑funded staff time also declined as big projects conclude. On the revenue side, the regional planning grant shows a modest increase; overall proposed revenues total about $7.9 million, roughly $3.4–$3.5 million below FY26 mainly because of completed pass‑throughs.
Indirect‑cost adjustment: staff explained a temporary negative effect in FY27 is tied to an updated indirect rate after an overcollection in FY25. The approved indirect rate for FY25 was 93% while actual was closer to 89%; federal policy adjustments mean a lower indirect rate is applied going forward and that dynamic reduces the FY27 budget marginally. Staff said cash balances remain healthy and the finance committee will re‑sweep the numbers before the May vote.
Board action: a motion to warn a public hearing on the UPWP and budget for May 20 was moved, seconded and approved. Staff noted that, per bylaws, the UPWP requires two separate votes (one for MO-only items and one for combined business) at the May meeting.
Why it matters: the FY27 budget funds staff and consultant work on transportation, land use, water quality and other regional initiatives. The removal of the broadband pass‑through is primarily an accounting/timing change (project funding finished in FY26) but it materially affects year‑over‑year totals.
Next steps: staff will post the UPWP and budget materials for public review and return to the board for the formal FY27 votes at the May meeting.
