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Council Sets Opioid Funds for STAR Center

BurlingtonFeb 26, 20261 min read

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The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution setting aside part of the City’s opioid settlement funds to support the North Star Initiative and start costs for the STAR Center project.

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The decision directs a portion of opioid settlement money toward early costs for the STAR Center project. The Council also approved $596,519.90 in accounts payable invoices and $943,433.68 in payroll expenses. Staff proposed buying two new Parks Department four-wheel-drive pickups for up to $90,000, with a vote planned at the next meeting.

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Unanimously adopted a resolution setting aside a portion of opioid settlement funds to support the North Star Initiative and STAR Center project costs.
Approved $596,519.90 in accounts payable invoices and $943,433.68 in payroll expenses.
Approved consent agenda items including a Teamsters Local 231 Public Works Division memorandum of understanding extension, a revised intergovernmental agreement with WMD, and appointments to the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.
Reviewed a proposal to purchase two new Parks Department 4x4 pickups for no more than $90,000; the item is expected to return on the next consent agenda.

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