After Initial Vote Fails, Vergennes Council Reallocates Infrastructure Funds

Jul 8, 2025

An initial motion to allocate infrastructure funds toward paving, sidewalk repair, a vehicle loan payment and the salt shed failed 0-6; an amended allocation totaling $336,395.88 was passed unanimously to fund FY26 projects and contribute to the salt shed.

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The Vergennes City Council first rejected an authorization to allocate Infrastructure Improvement Fund balances toward FY26 paving, sidewalk repair, and a truck loan payment; that initial motion failed 0‑6. Council member Mark Koenig then offered an amended allocation that altered the totals and distribution; the amended motion passed unanimously (Yes 6, No 0).

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