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CCRPC executive committee reviews FY23 work program as federal infrastructure funds increase
Summary
The CCRPC Executive Committee reported roughly 50 FY23 UPWP applications totaling about $1.7 million and noted VTrans indicated an approximately $500,000 contribution under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; members discussed municipal match needs.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee on Feb. 2 reviewed the FY23 Unified Planning Work Program, with Executive Director Charlie Baker saying the commission received "close to 50 applications" totaling about $1.7 million. He told the committee dollars available for projects are increasing because of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Baker said representatives from the Vermont Agency of Transportation indicated an approximate $500,000 contribution to the UPWP; "Chris Jolley, from VTrans, said we will have approximately $500K," he reported. Committee members discussed whether the RPC should seek additional state support to supplement municipal match dollars.
Vice-Chair Chris Shaw (arrived 6:17 p.m.) and staff said there will be no additional project submissions after the application deadline; Eleni Churchill noted there may still be refinements to proposed projects. Baker asked members for creative ideas to generate municipal dues for match funds.
Why it matters: The UPWP directs regional planning projects and the amount of available match funding affects which municipal and regional initiatives can move forward in the coming fiscal year. The committee will consider the UPWP priorities at the February board meeting and monitor potential state support.
