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Free Tax Preparation

If you earned less than $42,000, you may be able to get FAST, FREE tax preparation services provided by IRS-certified volunteer tax assistors. You can get your refund deposited in 7 to 10 days AT NO COST if you have a bank account. (In three weeks if your check is mailed to you.) Tax sites in Burlington and Winooski are open a variety of evening, weekend and weekday hours to fit your schedule.  Just dial 2-1-1 to make an appointment or to get more information

Spend some, save some:  You can purchase a US Savings Bond in denominations of $50 for yourself or the children in your life with part of your refund - no fees!  Purchase bonds right on-site, while you have your taxes prepared!  You can now split your refund into up to three direct deposit bank accounts, making it easier to save.  You can open a no-fee savings account through North Country Federal Credit Union right on-site!

The free tax sites are supported through the time, money, staff and space donated by the CASH Coalition of Chittenden County; Northfield Savings Bank; KeyBank; Opportunities Credit Union; North Country Federal Credit Union; Champlain College; St. Michael’s College; the University of Vermont; Grippin, Donlan & Roche; United Way of Chittenden County; Chittenden Community Action; Casey Family Services; the City of Burlington; the Internal Revenue Service; and community volunteers.

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Winter Business Fair

The Small Business Administration and the Community and Economic Development Office invite you to attend the Winter Business Fair on January 15, 2009 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Come to Contois Auditorium in City Hall and get answers to your questions about starting or maintaining a business. Whether it is business planning, borrowing money, marketing or assistance with energy efficiency, this business fair will have it all; in one place for one day, on January 15!

Three free workshops will be held during the Winter Business Fair. Workshops will include:

  • Commercial Lending from 10 - 10:45AM
  • Starting Your Own Business with Steve Densham of VT Small Business Development Center and Jerry Johnson of SCORE.
  • Energy Efficiency for Your Commercial Space with Chris Burns of Burlington Electric

The workshops will have limited seating, so reserving a space is suggested. Call 802-865-7187 or email jadamskollitz@ci.burlington.vt.us or contact Vallerie Morse of SBA at: 802-828-4422 x211 or Vallerie.Morse@sba.gov

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Save the Date for CEDO’s Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service & Celebration

The Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) AmeriCorps*VISTA Team will host the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service & Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2009. CEDO cordially invites community members to join us as we honor Dr. King with inspirational speakers, community projects at area non-profits and enjoy a free community dinner and celebration for all. Event organizers are also seeking service project sites and businesses to sponsor the evening’s community meal by providing cash or in-kind donations. This is a growing tradition calling Martin Luther King Day to be a "day on, not a day off" for Burlington residents.  For more information, click here.

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Operation Snow Shovel Needs Volunteers!

The City of Burlington is pleased to announce the return of Operation Snow Shovel, a referral program that connects residents who need help shoveling with volunteers who are willing to help them out. Assistance is available for Burlington residents who need snow shoveled from their walkways this winter.

This program is offered to only those people who are unable to pay for this assistance, and/or who are physically unable to shovel themselves.

Volunteers are matched with a person in need of shoveling who lives in a location convenient to them. Volunteers commit to shoveling the walk leading up to the front door of their match’s residence within 24-48 hours of each snowfall, when it snows over three inches. Operations Snow Shovel volunteers ensure that the most vulnerable of our citizens who cannot remove snow from their own walkways can get out and otherwise remain independent. It is a great and simple way to give back this winter. At present there are many people waiting to be matched up in the New North End of Burlington, so if you live in that neighborhood, please consider signing up to volunteer.

To volunteer or if you are interested in receiving this service please call 865-7548 or email Abby Knapp at aknapp@ci.burlington.vt.us.

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Neighborhood Planning Assembly Report Card

Burlington's Neighborhood Planning Assemblies are looking for help from you! Please take 5 minutes to complete this Neighborhood Planning Assembly Report Card: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PwTNBtkSkp3ZHYDdFDt42g_3d_3d.

Thanks, Your NPA Steering Committees, Staff and City Council

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Burlington Winter Farmers Market

The first-ever Burlington Winter Farmers Market starts up November 22. The market will be held from 10am-2pm in Memorial Auditorium (corner of Main and S. Union). After the kick-off Thanksgiving market, the market will be held the third Saturday of each month all winter, December through April (December 20, January 17, February 21, March 21, and April 18).

A great place to shop for your Thanksgiving meal and support your local farmers, the market will be offering cheeses, eggs, wine, meats, maple syrup, honey, jams, pickles, and a variety of vegetables. With a wide selection of artisan crafts, the market will also be a great place to get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting the local economy and enjoying the festivities. Live music will be featured at each market while food vendors will be serving cozy hot soup, fresh baked breads, warm tamales, savory samosas, and more.

The Burlington Farmers Market Association wishes to thank City Market/Onion River Co-op, media sponsor Seven Days, and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont for their generous support. For more information visit http://www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org or email info@burlingtonfarmersmarket.org.

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Facilitative Leadership Training Session

The Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO), will offer a 2-day leadership training. The training, Facilitative Leadership, was developed by Interactive Institute for Social Change (IISC) in Boston, MA, www.interactioninstitute.org. The IISC is recognized internationally as a pioneer and leader in the practice of collaborative planning and management. The IISC is to empower people in organizations and communities to realize their most noble aspirations by transferring the skills and demonstrating the power of collaborative action.

Facilitative Leadership: Tapping the Power of Participation is designed to enhance the effectiveness of leaders. Those who complete the Facilitative Leadership® program will have greater confidence in their  ability to navigate difficult situations, advocate for change, and lead collaborative processes. They will also be able to make and implement decisions more quickly and have more influence over their own success and that of others.

Leaders will learn to set and maintain strategic direction and momentum while enabling people to participate, take risks, innovate, and own the outcomes. Your organization or community will experience increased productivity, more ownership and alignment, deeper relationships and levels of commitment, more effective participation in interagency collaborations and community coalitions, and even more extraordinary results.

Workshop Topics:

  • Introduction to Facilitative Leadership
  • Focus on Results, Process and Relationship
  • Seek Maximum Appropriate Involvement (Levels of decision making/involving others in the decision making process)
  • Facilitate Agreement
  • Share an Inspiring Vision
  • Design Pathways to Action - A Collaborative Planning Model
  • Coach for Performance
  • Celebrate Accomplishment

Session Dates (2 day session):

  • January 7 & 8, 2009

Training from 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Must be able to attend all days in a session. Location: TBD, Burlington VT.

Session Cost: $300 for one person and $100 for each additional person in the organization (if you only take home one notebook as an agency). Refunds cannot be made if cancellation notice is less than a week before the training.

For more information please contact Beth Truzansky at CEDO's Center for Community & Neighborhoods at btruzansky@ci.burlington.vt.us or 865-7178.

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Moran Redevelopment Update on Progress - October 22, 2008

The City is moving forward on the Moran Plant redevelopment plan, which was approved in concept by Burlington voters in March of 2008. At its October 20 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved two significant aspects of the project. Finalized Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were approved for each of the project partners - the Lake Champlain Sailing Center, Green Mountain Children’s Museum, and Ice Factor, Inc. And, $164,533 in funding was appropriated for a first phase of architectural and engineering work which will give the City and project partners more detailed and reliable cost estimates for the plan. These cost estimates are anticipated within 3 to 4 months, during which time the City and its partners will work on detailed development agreements to implement the project. Like the MOUs, the development agreements are subject to City Council approval.

The approval of the Moran MOUs and architectural and engineering work follows upon site work completed in September to confirm the structural integrity of the building, and an EPA grant awarded to the City providing technical assistance on potential “green building” aspects of the project.

Click here for more details about the Moran Plant Redevelopment Plan.

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Climate Action Plan

Concerned about climate change? Interested in working on energy efficiency, sustainability and making Burlington a more livable City? Volunteer to work on one of seven teams re-writing the City's Climate Action Plan. This effort will require 3-4 evening meetings between fall and early winter to brainstorm ideas and recommendations. Dinner will be provided. How to get involved? Visit the Climate Action Plan website and sign up for a topic of interest (http://www.cedo.ci.burlington.vt.us/legacy/cap.html) -- or contact Jennifer Green of the Burlington Legacy Project at Jgreen@ci.burlington.vt.us (865-7532) or Sandrine Thibault (Dept of Planning and Zoning) at Sthibault@ci.burlington.vt.us, 865-7193. Thank you.

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FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling

Imagine a free service where a technician came to your home and tested for the presence of toxic lead paint dust so that you got a clear picture about the safety of your home.

FREE Lead Dust and Soil Sampling is now available through the City of Burlington’s Lead Program to all Burlington residents. This free service will help parents keep their children safe from lead poisoning by making sure you are aware of potential lead hazards.

Burlington has over 10,000 housing units with lead-based paint hazards. Take advantage of this FREE testing to keep your children safe from the life-long health, social and behavioral problems associated with lead poisoning.

For more information or to set up an appointment, please call the Burlington Lead Program at 802-846-0149 or 865-LEAD (5323).

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Free EMP Class

The City of Burlington Lead Program will hold an Essential Maintenance Practices (EMP) Training class on:

  • Thursday, January 8, 2009 (Class Full), 5-9 pm, Contois Auditorium, City Hall, Burlington
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 5-9 pm, Contois Auditorium, City Hall, Burlington

Call the Burlington Lead Program to register at 802·865·LEAD (5323) or visit www.leadsafevermont.org.

Information covered in the EMP class includes the requirements of Vermont's lead paint law and related federal regulations, the health effects of lead in children and adults, lead-safe work practices and maintenance procedures, and specialized cleaning techniques and equipment for removing lead-contaminated dust. Vermont Law requires that landlords take the EMP Class. Click here to view a printable PDF version of the EMP Manual. Taking the class also offers further protection from prosecution.

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Purchase a Compost Bin From DPW For a Low Price

While supplies last, SoilSaver compost bins can be purchased at the Department of Public Works for the low cost of $40 plus tax (total $42.80, cash or check only). The bin regularly retails for about $100! Burlington DPW is located at 645 Pine Street in Burlington and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

By composting, you can reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill by about a third - that’s an average of about 650 pounds per household! In addition to food scraps, you can also compost soiled paper such as paper towels and napkins. The SoilSaver bins measure 28" square by 30" tall and weigh 30 lbs. They are passive composters - you don't need to turn them, though occasional stirring is helpful. SoilSaver bins have large, locking lids and two sliding doors at the bottom that make loading and unloading fast and easy.

For folks who are new to composting, or re-starting their compost piles, please know that help is always available for questions that arise by calling CSWD’s hotline at 872-8111. This line is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm (except holidays). Information is also available online at http://www.dpw.ci.burlington.vt.us/recycle/faq/#10

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors!

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Catamount Health

Catamount Health is Vermont’s new health insurance program for uninsured Vermonters. It offers comprehensive coverage at affordable rates. Premiums are on a sliding scale based on income. The Legislature made two very important expansions to Catamount Health this legislative session.

Vermonters in high deductible plans can now enroll in Catamount Health. Vermonters with at least a $10,000 deductible plan for an individual or a $20,000 deductible for a family plan can now enroll in Catamount Health. They must have had the plan for at least 6 months. They must also pay the full cost of Catamount for the first 12 months, which currently is $393 month for an individual. After 12 months, they can apply for the Premium Assistance program to help pay their Catamount premium. Vermonters in high deductible plans effectively have no coverage. By enrolling in Catamount Health they will have comprehensive coverage.

Vermonters who apply for Catamount Health before November 1, 2008 will not have to worry about coverage for pre-existing conditions. Under this new expansion to Catamount, anyone applying for Catamount before November 1 will have coverage for pre-existing conditions without any limitation. Pregnancy will never be considered a pre-existing condition.

For more information about Catamount Health, including information on how to apply, contact the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Education Fund toll free at 1-866-482-4723 or visit our web site at http://www.catamounthealth.org.

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Food Stamp Rules Have Changed

Save for Retirement - Save for Your Child’s Education - And Still Get Food Stamps!

In the past many people could not get food stamps because they had too much savings. Now you can have retirement and education savings accounts and still get the help you need, even if you have been denied before.

The Food Stamp Program is an important federal nutrition program that helps make sure people have enough food to be active and healthy. Households that participate can also receive other benefits like free school meals for your children and phone bill assistance!

For a food stamp application, call 1-800-287-0589 or visit www.vermontfoodhelp.com. For help with your application, dial 2-1-1, free from anywhere in Vermont, and ask to be connected to your nearest Community Action Agency.  If you are a senior, call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.

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Business Grants Available for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Systems from USDA Rural Development

By David H. Robinson, Business Programs Director

Energy conservation and renewable energy production are increasing the bottom line for businesses in Vermont and New Hampshire. USDA Rural Development can pay for up to 25% of eligible efficiency or renewable energy system costs with grant funds and help finance an additional 50% of the project costs with a guaranteed loan. The maximum grants are $500,000 for renewable systems and $250,000 for efficiency projects.

Combine USDA RD grant and loan guarantee funds with other state and local grants and rebates to further reduce your project costs.

Businesses interested in learning more about the program and to determine if they qualify, should contact USDA Rural Development in Montpelier, VT at 802-828-6031.

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CEDO Unveils New Edition of it’s Resource Guide for Chittenden County Employers & Employees

The Community & Economic Development Office just finished the twelfth edition of the Resource Guide, a directory of organizations that assist and support Chittenden County businesses. Since 1995, CEDO has been producing this free comprehensive guide to the vast array of local, state, and national organizations that provide services to businesses and employees in Chittenden County. The release of the eye-catching print version will be closely followed by it’s availability on CD.  You can view the Resource Guide on CEDO's website at  http://www.cedoburlington.org/business/chittenden_county_resource_guide/cc_resource_guide.htm.  Print copies are available now at CEDO, 149 Church Street (City Hall), Room 32, Burlington. For more information about the Guide, click here.

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Energy and Environmental Coordinating Committee Now Sharing Transportation Survey Results

The Mayor's Energy and Environmental Coordinating Committee recently invited citizen to share their comments and to express their level of support for seven transportation-related ideas, that if implemented, could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Over 200 people responded to the survey, half of those electronically. Respondents were "very supportive" of six of these seven ideas. To see the quantitative results of the on-line survey, please visit: http://www.cedo.ci.burlington.vt.us/legacy/projects.html#e2c2.

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AALV African Women's Group

Wish List 2008:

  1. Fabric
  2. Thread and other sewing supplies
  3. Sewing machines in good condition
  4. Volunteer English Teacher once a week: Three women's groups need a volunteer ESL instructor once a week. Groups meet at Riverside Ave. in Burlington from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Mondays and Wednesdays; at Winooski Family Center from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursdays; and at Franklin Square in the New North End from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesdays.

Please contact Josie if you are interested in volunteering or donating items at 985-3106.

Approximately 35 women are associated with Association of Africans Living in Vermont Women's Groups. They are resettled Burundian, Somali, Sudanese and Congolese refugees who fled war and political conflict in their countries. Members have low levels of spoken English and most are not literate in any language. The Women's groups provide them recreation and socialization outside the home, cultural orientation education and opportunities for income generation.

The Association of Africans Living in Vermont is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the equal opportunity, dignity, and self-sufficiency of individuals and families who have a link to the African Continent, regardless of race, ethnic group, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.

Please visit us at 139 Elmwood Ave in Burlington and www.africansinvermont.org.

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The Old North End Time Bank

You're invited to join The Old North End Time Bank, bringing people together to help each other.  For more information or to join, check out www.burlingtontimebanks.blogspot.com or contact Melissa at burlington.timebanks@gmail.com, (802) 651-1084.

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Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime

Burlington Parallel Justice works directly with victims of crime to repair the harm caused by crime. We cover a spectrum of crimes including but not limited to property damage, vandalism, threats and harassment, simple assault and larceny.

Burlington Parallel Justice recognizes that the criminal justice system is designed to deal with offenders and can fall short of meeting victims’ needs. Support is available regardless of whether the offender is caught or prosecuted. Services and support are available through the Burlington Police Department and the Community Justice Center.

Parallel Justice will do its best to meet victims’ needs and help repair any related physical, emotional, and financial damage. We strive to be victim centered, creative, and engage community businesses and social service agencies in our work.

If you or someone you know has been victimized in the City of Burlington since July 1, 2006 and wants help, contact Parallel Justice Specialists Rain Banbury, Community Justice Center, at 264-0764 or Clark Sheldon, Burlington Police Department, at 658-2704, x 268.

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Is Graffiti a Problem in Your Neighborhood?

If you live in Burlington, it most likely is.  Do you feel powerless to stop the tagging?  Despair no longer!  The Center for Community and Neighborhood’s Graffiti Removal Team is here to help you: 

  1. Call our hotline at 865-7548 or e-mail Abby Knapp at aknapp@ci.burlington.vt.us to report a tag on your own or someone else’s property.

  2. Get your very own graffiti removal kit. It’s free! All we ask in return is that you clean whatever tags you see on your street. You’ll become a member of Adopt-A-Block, an elite and dedicated group of citizens who are making Burlington a safer and more beautiful place to live.

For more information, please call Abby at 865-7548 or e-mail her at aknapp@ci.burlington.vt.us!

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Burlington Moves to Create a Livable Community

As the citizens of Burlington age and their needs change, will the community continue to be a welcome and accommodating place to live? That question is at the core of a new initiative launched today by the City of Burlington and AARP Vermont aimed at assessing whether Burlington is a good place to grow old and charting ways to make it more livable for a fast-growing older population.

Called the Burlington Livable Community Project, the effort will include a host of partner organizations including Cathedral Square Corporation, CCTA, Champlain Senior Center and Champlain Valley Agency on Aging among others. The initiative will work to define a clear vision for Burlington and assess the needs of residents and the availability of necessary housing, transportation and services. This process will involve various research methods and citizen community evaluations across the city. Following these steps, concrete action steps will be identified that will make the city more accommodating to older residents and families.

“Today we are embarking on a project to earn Burlington yet another top national ranking -- this time as a great place to grow old,” said Greg Marchildon, AARP Vermont state director. “A livable community includes affordable and appropriate housing, an array of mobility options and community services that meet the needs of older residents. Burlington has some of these elements to one degree or another, but lacks an explicit vision for how it will meet the needs of its aging population and make the city truly livable for all its residents,” he explained.

The Burlington Livable Community Project was embraced by the City of Burlington, the Mayor and the City Council.   

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Community Justice Volunteers Needed

Join a team of Community Members meeting weekly to repair the harm done by crime & conflict in our neighborhoods. The Burlington Community Justice Center is seeking new Restorative Justice Panel Members to represent the community in the restorative justice process where offenders of low-level crimes make amends to the victim and community.  

No experience is necessary to join one of these effective, fun and dedicated teams. A commitment of 2 hours a week is all it takes. Panel members are provided with training on restorative justice and conflict resolution.

Weekly panel meetings are held: Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Fridays 9 - 11 am

For more information contact Jocelyn Juaire at 865·7589, jjuaire@ci.burlington.vt.us.

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The Community Justice Center is also looking for volunteers (young folks - ages 13 and up and adults) to serve on our Youth Restorative Justice Panel.

The panel works with youth ages 10 - 17 who have committed a low level crime. This program is an alternative to court and focuses on rebuilding relationships and making better choices in the future. The panel meets with the offender, their family and the victim(s) to discuss the crime and who was impacted and agree on how they will make amends for their behavior.

We hope to recruit a few youth, a few young adults and a few parents/teachers for the panel. It is a weekly commitment of about an hour and a half. This is a fun, relaxed group to work with, we have a flexible schedule and lots of snacks.

The CJC will provide training and support. If you are interested in learning more about the CJC, check us out online, come observe one of our programs or call  865·7185 for more information.

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Every Vermont Child Deserves an Education Free of Harassment and Bigotry at School

Our state legislators and the governor underscored this point last year with the passage of one of the most stringent anti-harassment laws in the country (HR113 as amended by Act 91). Far too many Vermont school children are victims of harassment based on gender, race, sexual orientation and national origin to name but a few. Most parents, however, are unfamiliar with their rights, responsibilities and options under the new law.

In order to make the law meaningful parents and students must be aware of the its existence and how they can best advocate for themselves. There is more information for parents and organizations that serve parents and students at www.alanavision.org. Click on the "Harassment and Discrimination Complainant Toolkit" icon. We would like to hear from you on how we might assist you get the word out to your constituents and stakeholders: special mailings, workshops, newsletter articles, in-service training, and more. On behalf of all parents and students you have our advance thanks for getting this information where it needs to go.

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Is Burlington Growing?

Yes, we think so. The US Census released 2003 population estimates which indicated that the City of Burlington had lost 700 residents since 2000. The Census estimate is based on a method that uses housing unit change to distribute county population. However, the formula used by the Census Bureau produces an undercount of city residents in several areas.

First, the Census formula assumes that housing units are lost based on data derived from a 1993 Components of Inventory Change Survey (CINCH) and 1990 Census data. The CINCH survey identified the following four types of housing units to be at a greater risk of loss: (1) Mobile homes, (2) Older units (constructed before 1939), (3) Vacant for Seasonal or Recreational Use, and (4) Boarded up. Using this methodology, the Census estimates that 111 housing units were demolished in the City over the last three years. (That's not surprising, since a great deal of the City's housing was built before 1939.) The actual number of housing units lost in the last three years, which is tracked under the City’s housing preservation and replacement and condominium conversion ordinances, is 12 units.

Second, the Census formula estimated that 110 new housing units were created in the last three years based on a calculation using the number of building permits issued. However, there were at least 275 units added to the City’s housing stock during that time period based on confirmed project completions tracked by CEDO. The Census formula also imputes the addition of 10 mobile home units in the City; the City believes the actual number there to be zero.

The Census formula produces a net gain of 9 housing units in the City over the last three years. Local data shows a net gain of 263 units in that time period. Using real data rather than national formulas, the U.S. Census formula has undercounted the number of housing units by 254 units.

In addition, the vacancy rate assumed by the Census seems to be higher than local data would indicate. The 2003 Census estimate stated that the housing vacancy rate for housing units in the City was 3.1%. However, June and December 2003 reports issued by Allen & Cable indicated that the rental vacancy rate was 2.7%. The City believes that the local survey is a more accurate picture of the local housing market.

Also, the City still believes that the US Census has undercounted the number of people living in group quarters by 493 people. In 1990, there were 5,473 people living in group quarters; in Burlington’s case, mostly dormitories. In 2000, the revised number of people living in group quarters, according to the US Census, was 4,948. Therefore, according to the US Census, there was a reduction of 525 people living in group quarters. There is, however, no apparent reason for this loss of group quarters. In 2000, CEDO conducted a thorough search comparing known existing group quarter numbers with those identified by the US Census. It indicated that the number of people living in group quarters should be higher by an additional 437 people. Since that time, Champlain College added a 56-bed dormitory to the group quarters stock, increasing the number of people living in group quarters to 5,441.

Finally, the Census formula reduces the population estimate derived from housing unit change by 2% to control for a countywide population estimate produced under a different formula. This, again, is a national formula approach that, according to research on estimation methods, has varying degrees of accuracy at the local level. Controlling for all of these national formula biases, CEDO believes that Burlington’s total population has increased to 41,106 people, an increase of approximately 3.2%.

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