In November of 2001, the City Council enacted an ordinance whose intention it was to provide a minimum level of compensation for city employees and employees of entities that enter into service contracts or receive financial assistance from the City of Burlington.
Annually in May the livable wage is re-calculated. The re-calculated rates then becomes effective on July 1 of that same year.
Ordinance as revised by City Council effective January 1, 2014
FY23 Livable Wage published rates
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Communication re: FY16 Livable Wage
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Communication re: FY15 Livable Wage
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Prior Years Livable Wage published rates
Livable Wage Ordinance as Adopted in 2001
Questions may be directed to the Office of the City Attorney at 802-865-7121