VT H0504

Vermont General Assembly approves amendments to the City of Rutland charter that voters approved on November 5, 2024 and March 4, 2025

Ordinance violation penalties changed from a fixed maximum of one year imprisonment or $500 fine to reference the maximum allowed under state law (24 V.S.A. § 1974)

Fire equipment replacement tax cap increased from $0.0175 to $0.0225 per dollar of grand list, and a new police equipment replacement tax created with a cap of $0.018 per dollar

Competitive bidding threshold for city purchases changed from a fixed $3,000 amount to whatever amount is specified in the City's Purchasing Policy

Board of Commissioners composition restructured from nine members (all city residents) to include the City Treasurer, one Board of Aldermen appointee, six city resident members, and one Rutland County resident who owns property in the city