Region-wide, municipal officials, residents and businesses are still reeling and working hard at recovery from the recent storm. CVRPC staff are providing assistance as local liaisons between the State and municipalities; and assisting in staffing the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC. We are here to assist you and your municipalities in the coming days / weeks and beyond......contact us at cvrpc@cvregion.com

Multi Agency Resource Center for Flood Assistance

Friday, 7/21 - Sunday, 7/24

There will be a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) located at the Barre Auditorium this Friday through Sunday, 9-5. MARCs serve as one location where public and private organizations come together to help those affected by disaster. Several state and non-profit agencies involved in individual disaster recovery will be present to answer questions and guide visitors to appropriate services, including FEMA, American Red Cross, Economic Services, Dept. of Labor, Vermont Dept. of Health, and others.

  MARCs provide:

•        Meal and water from the Red Cross

•        Cleaning kits

•        Assistance finding recovery resources

•        Private well water test kits and PPE

•        Basic medical services

2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit

August 15, 2023

Registration is now LIVE for the Vermont Council on Rural Development’s (VCRD) 2023 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Strengthening Skills, Capacity, and Opportunity for the Future! The event will take at Vermont State University Randolph. 

Nothing gets done in Vermont communities without the people who put themselves on the line for their town and for the issues they care about. Join us in Randolph on August 15th to connect with over 500 community builders from across the state along with people from the non-profit, business, and government sectors, and more. The Summit is an opportunity to gain new skills, meet like-minded individuals, share success stories, and explore big ideas for the future of Vermont. 

All people who care about their community and the future of our state are encouraged to attend.

Learn more at vtrural.org/summit

Post Flood Procedures for Zoning Administrators and Administrative Officers

Many towns in Central Vermont have been hit hard by recent flooding, many properties have sustained flood damage. Other than quick emergency level repairs, permanent repairs/improvement work in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) needs to be permitted where appropriate by the Town. Additionally, municipalities in the NFIP are required to perform Substantial Damage determinations for structures in the SFHA. 

Do you as a Zoning Administrator or Administrative Officer have questions about administering your towns flood hazard bylaws in the wake of a flood? If you missed our virtual drop-in sessions on this subject earlier this week, Clare Rock is available to assist you with navigation of post flood procedures. She can be reached at rock@cvregion.com

Short-Term Rental Survey

Do you own a short-term rental and are willing to help house Vermonters who can’t return to their home because of the flood? The Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance is collecting information from homeowners who may be interested through a form on their website.

CVRPC's Flood Resources

We continue to upload resource information to our website at 2023 Flood Event Resources Please do not hesitate to contact us @ cvrpc@cvregion.com

CVEDC Shares Funding Resources for Businesses

Two funds have opened now to business owners who experienced flood loss.

For those in Montpelier, apply here to the Montpelier Strong Flood Recovery Fund.

Deadline: Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:00am

Your business is eligible for funding if it meets ALL of the following criteria:

·   The business is a Sole Proprietor; Partnership; LLC; For-Profit Corporation; or Non Profit

·   The business is located within the City of Montpelier

·   The business suffered significant physical damage and/or loss of inventory due to

·   flooding

·   The business is working to recover and re-open

APPLY SOON! The First Round of grants (approx. $4,000 per business, as funds are available) will be distributed the week of July 24. The Fund will continue to raise resources for small businesses in recovery and will provide support on a rolling basis as more funds become available.

For those in Barre, Williamstown, Washington, Calais, Cabot, Marshfield, Plainfield, Orange, Worcester, East Montpelier, or any other Vermont location impacted by flooding (does NOT need to be in a declared disaster region), please visit the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery.

This Fund is actively raising money to provide grants up to $2500 to cover costs such as equipment replacement, operating expenses, supplies, help with clean-up, etc. Businesses that receive grants of $600 or more will receive a 1099 misc. tax form for the 2023 tax year issued by Capstone Community Action. 

 To apply for funds, please complete the following application. A representative will reach out to you with questions if necessary. If your application is approved, you can expect to receive a check within 2 weeks.

Join our Team as a Transportation Planner

We’re looking for a full-time transportation planner with broad life experience, the capacity to pair

municipal needs with available resources, and a passion for helping Central Vermonters expand their transportation options. This could be an assistant planner who is new to the field, or a planner with several years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in transportation planning, municipal government, community development, or sustainability. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are a must. Proficiency with the

Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro software is a plus.

As a team member at CVRPC, you’ll enjoy:

• Mentoring and professional development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental

• Paid sick-leave and vacation time plus twelve paid holidays per year

• Option to work remotely (after an initial performance evaluation period)

Interested in this position? Find more details here!

RFPs & Grant Information

Call for Proposals - Clean Water Projects

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, in its role as the Clean Water Service Provider for the Winooski Basin is accepting applications to fund non-regulatory, phosphorous reduction projects in the Winooski River Basin. Projects must align with the vision set forth by Act 76, the Clean Water Service Delivery Act, and policies and guidance set forth by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation to implement the Act. The Winooski Basin Clean Water Service Provider has approximately $1,000,000 available to fund water quality improvement projects. In this project solicitation round, $750,000 will be made available to fund design- and implementation-phase projects, and $50,000 to fund project identification and development activities. A subsequent call for proposals will be issued in October 2023, pending the availability of funds.

For more information, please contact Brian Voigt (voigt@cvregion.com).

Application materials:

• Call for Proposals – Due 1 September 2023
• Project Proposal Form