Code Enforcement: 863-0442
The Code Enforcement Office coordinates multi-departmental enforcement of the
City's Code of Ordinances, and directly enforces a broad range of regulation
including housing, zoning, fire, health, parking, environmental, nuisance, and
other safety codes.
Code Enforcement works closely with partners (UVM an others) to provide
education to landlords and tenants, address concerns with problem properties,
and provide events such as Spring Move out Day for students.
Police Department: 658-2704
Quality of life issues are a main concern for the Police Department in their
efforts to ensure a safe City. The Police Department worked with other City
departments to strengthen the Noise Ordinance that increases the fines,
particularly for violations involving house parties. Police officers from UVM
and the City conduct joint patrols to address off-campus student behavior. Teams
of officers will patrol targeted neighborhoods on high-activity nights,
especially in early Fall and late Spring.
The North Street "Storefront" project with Police and Department of
Corrections now provides direct contact for citizens for a variety of safety
services, and Police staff are assigned to geographic locations to enhance
knowledge and response to neighborhood conditions
Department of Public Works (DPW): 863-9094
The Department of Public Works not only improves the infrastructure of the
City, but provides education on trash and recycling issues, including special
events such as Green UP Day. DPW works closely with other departments to
coordinate efforts on neighborhood traffic enhancements such as stop signs,
speed bumps, and cross walks.
Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO)
Burlington Neighborhood Project (BNP): 865-7178
Citywide, the BNP works to promote actual and perceived public safety in
Burlington's neighborhoods by improving the physical and social environment of
low-income areas. The BNP helps to establish and sustain neighborhood
associations, offers leadership development to citizens, and provides grant
funding for local improvement projects.
BNP works with partners in densely populated student neighborhoods to focus
on redefining neighborhood issues into workable problems to bring about positive
change. BNP is involved in many neighborhood clean up and block parties that
bring residents together to work together and brainstorm ways to improve the
neighborhood's quality of life.
Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs): 865-7172
NPA's are citizen groups in each of Burlington's seven Wards that serve to
strengthen the communication between the people of Burlington and City
Government. NPA's empower neighbors to learn about issues, communicate concerns
and priorities to city officials, and carry out neighborhood improvement
projects.
The NPAs work with City Departments, non-profits and institutions to share
information on their programs and services and coordinate on Ward level
projects. In addition, the NPAs assist in allocating approximately 5% of
Burlington's Community Development Block Grant money to allocate to neighborhood
projects.
Community Support Program (CSP): 658-2704 x 338
The Community Support Program provides conflict resolution to help residents
resolve or manage their conflicts. The CSP assists community members in
resolving their own issues, which left unchecked, strongly contribute to the
erosion of the positive and peaceful atmosphere in Burlington's neighborhoods.
The CSP is located in the Burlington Police Department and receives referrals
from a broad range of places. It works closely with UVM's Conflict Resolution
Office.
Community Justice Center (CJC): 865-7185
The Community Justice Center is a place where citizens learn about conflict
resolution and develop the skills to resolve disputes, applying restorative
justice principles, outside or in partnership with the traditional criminal and
civil court process. Community members participate in delivering justice and
hold offenders of non-violent crimes directly accountable to the victims and
communities that have been harmed.
First Response Team (FRT) works with victims who have experienced low-level
crimes such as graffiti, broken windows and fences.
Legacy Project 865-7532
The Legacy Project was created in 1999 to help maintain the qualities that we
all cherish about our city, and create a comprehensive plan to guide change for
the economic, environmental, and social health of Burlington for years to come.
Housing Initiatives 652-4209
CEDO's housing division works closely with the Task Force for Affordable
Housing that has recommended a variety of initiatives to improve the City's
housing stock and rental market. The division also maintains and augments the
rental rehabilitation program and provides funding to landlord and tenant
services.
Joint Efforts of UVM/Burlington Police Dept:
UVM Police: 656-3473
Burlington Police: 658-2704
Police officers from UVM and the City conduct joint patrols to address
off-campus student behavior. Teams of officers will patrol targeted
neighborhoods on high-activity nights, especially in early Fall and late Spring.
The two agencies are also working on streamlined reporting of violations between
agencies. For disturbances off campus, call the City of Burlington Police.
Housing: 656-1304
The 2000 UVM-City Agreement is to build 400 new beds on campus. UVM will be
building apartment style housing on Redstone Campus, reconfiguring existing
residence hall rooms and utilizing Trinity campus space.
Office of Conflict Resolution (OCR): 656-9788 or 656-1402
This office provides mediation services between students and neighbors. The
goal is to improve the relationship and enhance the communication between
students and their neighbors and inform students about their rights and
responsibilities as members of the Burlington community.
Transportation: 656-1103
Good Neighbor Program Shuttle Pass is available for non-students residents to
ride the off campus shuttle for free. In addition, CAT now provides service
between campus and downtown until 2:30 am on Thurs, Fri, Sat nights to reduce
walk by noise and disruptions.
Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC): 656-1341
In 1999, HUD provided funding to create a UVM/Burlington partnership center
to help UVM and the community work together to help address community needs.
Division of Student and Campus Life: 656-3380
UVM and the City signed an agreement in 2000 that outlined a university
process for off-campus students who receive city violations. A neighbor Impacts
Group was created in 2003 to discus's how the university can work more
effectively with the city in Neighborhoods.
A Community Coalition was established by the Student Government Assoc. to
bring together City officials, staff, and students to create action plans to
address quality of life issues. Off Campus Living Workshops take place each
academic year to focus on the rights and responsibilities of being a Burlington
resident
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "A Matter of Degree" (AMOD)
Grant is aimed at reducing alcohol abuse among college students, and parents
will be notification of alcohol and drug violations.
UVM will expand its follow-up program to include an immediate contact with
every student receiving a quality-of-life-related citation, rather than waiting
for that violation to be adjudicated. UVM will place each student on notice that
administrators are aware of a citation's issuance and that university
disciplinary action may follow. To ensure the effectiveness of this policy, the
City will improve its police protocols to provide UVM with the information it
needs to hold students accountable for their behavior.
Office of City Relations: 656-1103
Information on UVM initiatives in neighborhoods
City Welcome Packet: 865-7172
Information on City departments, voting, transportation, schools and civic
participation sent to new Burlington residents, including students
Neighborhood Handbook: 865-7172
Joint effort of the University of Vermont and the City of Burlington to
provide all Burlington residents with a resource that they can use to create
peace in their neighborhoods and in their lives
The Cat's Tale: 656-3380
Student handbook containing a living-off-campus section that includes
information on city ordinances, state statutes, tenant rights, and how to be a
good neighbor
Page last updated May 15, 2003
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