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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
JULY 9, 2018 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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DOVER, DELAWARE
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* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 29, 2018
B. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018
C. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018
2. PRESENTATIONS
A. SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
B. DR. WILMA MISHOE
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3. ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, OWNED BY
JESSE L. ALLEN
A. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CLASSIFICATION
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, CONSISTING OF 0.69+/-ACRES,
OWNED BY JESSE L. ALLEN. THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZONED BG (GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT)(KENT COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION) AND THE PROPOSED ZONING IS
C-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL)(CITY OF DOVER ZONING CLASSIFICATION)
(TAX PARCEL: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE: AX-18-01)
B. ADOPTION OF ANNEXATION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06
C. FINAL READING/ADOPTION OF REZONING ORDINANCE #2018-04
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE
COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 14, 2018. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE
OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM
UNDER "GOVERNMENT."
(1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY
* 4. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 26, 2018
A. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE; PARKS, RECREATION,
AND C OMMUNITY E NHANCEMENT C OMMITTEE; S AFETY A DVISORY AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE; AND UTILITY COMMITTEE
(1) ETHICS TRAINING
B. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(1) DELAWARE BICYCLE COUNCIL GRANT FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY -
MULTI-PURPOSE PATH LINKING MALLARD POND PARK TO FOX HALL WEST
(THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPLYING FOR THE GRANT AND THEN SEEING
WHAT HAPPENS FROM THERE)
(2) IMPROVEMENTS TO DIVISION STREET - IMPACT ON CIRCULATION (DIX)
* 5. MONTHLY REPORTS - MAY 2018
A. CITY ASSESSOR’S REPORT
B. CITY COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND REPORT
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
D. CITY PLANNER’S REPORT
E. CONTROLLER/TREASURER’S BUDGET REPORT
F. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT (APRIL AND MAY)
G. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 6. REAPPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY CHAIRMAN ROY SUDLER, JR. - KIM WARFIELD -
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEE/PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT - ONE YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
* 7. REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - RICHARD SENATO - THREE (3) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE
JULY 2021
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* 7. REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN (CONTINUED)
B. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS -
CHARLES C.K. MARTIN (REPRESENTATIVE OF LOCAL REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATION) - ONE YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
C. PLANNING COMMISSION - THREE (3) YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE JUNE 1, 2021
(1) SECOND DISTRICT: ANDREA B. MAUCHER
(2) THIRD DISTRICT: DEAN E. HOLDEN
8. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO
$881,400 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN SEWER PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
9. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
10. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
A Special Council Meeting was held on May 29, 2018 at 6:01 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce,
Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Sudler was absent.
Staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Dill, Mr. Hugg (departed at 6:44 p.m. and returned
at 6:53 p.m.), and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Lewis moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2019 RECOMMENDED
BUDGET
Council President Slavin expressed his thanks for the work that had been put into this budget, noting
that he thought that this was perhaps the most solid and transparent budget that he had seen in all the
years that he had served. He stated that this budget hit all the marks that Council asked of staff,
explaining that it was the result of Council providing strategic direction and staff doing the heavy
lifting to deliver on that vision. Mr. Slavin noted that there are no proposed tax increases, and the
only increases in rates are supported by the data from the rate studies that Council commissioned so
that the City can satisfy the rate payers and bond covenants. He stated that it was as transparent a
document as he could have hoped for and is certainly as transparent a document as the citizens
should expect from our government.
Mr. Slavin extended his thanked to Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, and all of the City of Dover
staff for the tremendous effort and product, noting that he thought this was the result of the very
mature and stable government that the City currently has.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OVERALL BUDGET
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, thanked members of Council and all of the City’s committees
for their support. She introduced Mr. Jeff Dill, noting that he had previously worked in the Finance
Department and was now serving as the City’s Budget Analyst. Mrs. Mitchell expressed thanks to
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, for the excellent work she did in helping
her analyze the sanitation services. She also thanked the entire sanitation crew, explaining that she
appreciated all of the support that they gave her while she was analyzing the options regarding the
City’s sanitation services.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the City’s motto is “Community Excellence through Quality
Service.” She reviewed a poster (Exhibit #1) depicting the “D.O.V.E.R.” acronym she developed,
explaining that Dover employees have dedication, ownership, vision, excellence, and reliability and
provide community service, public safety and public utilities. Mrs. Mitchell advised members that
this would expand to town hall meetings that she was going to hold to talk to all employees and let
them know how much the City appreciates the support that they give the City and its residents. She
also reviewed a poster of the City’s mission statement (Exhibit #2), noting that this budget was
developed with those statements in mind.
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Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover, Fiscal Year 2019 & Beyond,
Proposed Budget, Budget Highlights & Discussion Points, May 29, 2018,” budget pages 9-27. She
reminded members that the discussion during the Council Workshop of January 26, 2018 included
strategic goals and the future of the City, and staff tried to incorporate that into this budget, so it goes
beyond 2019.
Mrs. Mitchell provided members with handouts entitled “City of Dover, Draft Budget - Fiscal Year
2018/2019, Challenges Going Forward” (Exhibit #3) and “City of Dover, Comparative Personnel
Table” (Exhibit #4).
ELECTRIC TARIFFS AND POWER COST ADJUSTMENT (PCA) CREDIT
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover, Budget
Workshop, Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Electric Fund Rates, PCA Credit & Future Planning,” budget
pages 29-33.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the budget for the Power Plant may decrease prior to adoption
of the budget. She explained that she had asked the Plant Manager to provide her with an
implementation plan regarding the recommendation to decrease their staff by six (6) people by
May 31, 2018, noting that the draft budget maintained the current number of positions.
SANITATION COST OF SERVICE RECOMMENDATION
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that the concept of looking at outsourcing
sanitation was to contract out sanitation services and redeploy personnel to other divisions, where
needed, and create a separate parks and recreation grounds and maintenance crew. She explained
that there were three (3) options: 1) sell outright including equipment, 2) establish a franchise with
one (1) vendor, with the City managing the contract, like the recycling contract, and 3) maintain the
current service. Mrs. Mitchell noted that one vendor has a customer service team that can handle
all customer service inquiries, so if the City selected a vendor like that, it would also cut down on
the office staff workload.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that the impact on operations that staff considered included significantly less
fleet maintenance, a reduction in administrative and clerical functions and long-term capital costs,
and the potential to bring police vehicle maintenance in-house or reduce fleet staff. She stated that
the City would have to contract out for picking up animal carcasses, as well as code enforcement
debris and the related charges to property owners. Mrs. Mitchell noted that some of the concerns
were customer expectations and service levels. She stated that outright sale may create model
providers and route confusion. She explained that could be avoided with a franchise agreement
because a contractor would be expected to understand the City street and alley network.
Mrs. Mitchell advised that the Delaware Solid Waste Disposal agreement and the recycling contract
are tied together and both expire in 2021.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover, Budget Workshop, Fiscal Year 2018-
2019, Sanitation Cost of Service Recommendation,” budget pages 33-38.
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STORMWATER UTILITY RECOMMENDATION
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, noted that copies of the “City of Dover, Stormwater Utility
Feasibility Study,” the Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee minutes of July 12, 2018,
as well as the “Annual Expenditures Summary and Budget Projections, Stormwater Utility” were
included in the back of members draft 2018/2019 budget binders (Exhibit #5).
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover, Budget Workshop, Fiscal Year 2018-
2019, Sanitation Cost of Service Recommendation,” budget pages 39-45.
CLOSING REMARKS - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, referring to page 46 of the budget, advised that the demands
on resources attributed to growth and aging infrastructure continue to create serious challenges for
the City’s citizens and staff. She stated that the City’s current revenue levels do not support the
funding needs for long-term improvements, and the staffing levels needed to complete the required
vegetation maintenance each year for City property, right away maintenance, sidewalks, alleys, and
City buildings are insufficient. Mrs. Mitchell informed members that asset maintenance plans and
replacement schedules are nonexistent for City assets in several areas, including parks, substations,
stormwater, etc. She stated that a greater focus on police and code enforcement activities has been
emphasized by the past and present Council members. Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the
Garrison Oak Technical Park was improved with an investment of $14.5M of infrastructure;
however, the City has not yet received a positive return on that investment. She noted that the City
currently budgets $201,000 for mowing and ditch maintenance. Mrs. Mitchell stated that while she
understands the need to continue to improve City amenities, the City needs to first catch up on all
the deferred maintenance that has resulted from tight budgets over the past 10 years.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that there is a need to address staffing in area in which maintenance
has fallen behind. She indicated that practices and staff need to be addressed to ensure that there are
enough resources for operations to continue on a daily basis. Mrs. Mitchell explained, for example,
that there are 10 employees in the Sanitation division, all 10 of which are needed to run all of the
bulk, automated, and handheld trucks every day, so if someone takes leave, the supervisor steps in
to run the truck. She advised that when that happens, two (2) people are off and things do not get
done.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that the City needs to transition from being reactive to being proactive and
anticipating future needs. She stated that the proposed budget takes one step toward achieving that
objective with the Parks and Recreation maintenance crew and shoring up the Central Services
Department. Mrs. Mitchell noted that, after filling vacant positions and a review of all operations,
she will be meeting with department heads to discuss where there are deficiencies as a result of
staffing or where the City can shift operations or staff if practical to do so.
By unanimous consent, the meeting recessed at 6:44 p.m. and reconvened at 6:51 p.m.
OPERATING DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION SUMMARIES, FUND SUMMARIES AND
RESERVE ACCOUNTS, AND REVIEW OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN SUMMARIES
Operating Department and Division Summaries, Fund Summaries and Reserve Accounts
information, and Capital Investment Plan Summaries were provided to members.
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Mr. Slavin advised members that this would be an appropriate time for them to ask any questions
regarding the budget summary and overall highlights provided by Mrs. Mitchell.
Mr. Hare asked if the business retention rate for electric included the deal that the City made with
Kraft. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the business retention rate had expired in 2016 and
Council would need to decide whether the City was going to continue it or leave it expired.
In response to Mr. Hare regarding funding for streets, Mrs. Mitchell clarified that the Community
Transportation Fund (CTF) is a separate fund. Referring to page 314 of the budget, she explained
that there was $500,000 budgeted in the current fiscal year, as well as the CTF money from both
Senator Bonini and Representative Lynn for the former library. Mrs. Mitchell stated that next fiscal
year there is another $500,000 budgeted in the CTF, noting that this is the typical amount earmarked
each year. She noted that Senator Bonini has two (2) additional $500,000 increments in the next
two (2) fiscal years as well. Referring to the Street Program, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the General
Fund money had been deferred for the current fiscal year, explaining that staff was just now getting
the bids out because they were dealing with whether or not to use prevailing wage.
As requested by Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Mitchell reminded members that the decision on the
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage is that the City is moving forward with the bidding with prevailing
wage. She explained that to do it without prevailing wage, staff would have to manage each street
as a separate contract for the CTF money and the City money because you cannot co-mingle, and that
would cause too much of an administrative issue. Mrs. Mitchell stated that last year projects were
bid out as both prevailing and non-prevailing wage and the prevailing wage created an approximate
14% increase in the projects; however, it was decided to bid them all as prevailing wage in the
future, to prevent the administrative hardship it would create on staff.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Mitchell advised that she wants quality work whether or
not the City pays Davis-Bacon wages. She confirmed that, with the projected increase, the City
would be guaranteed that the contractors would do excellent, or better than excellent, work and City
inspectors would follow up on performance.
Mr. Neil noted that, in reviewing the departmental budgets, it appeared that the City was upgrading
the telephone systems in several offices and also adding GPS or updating radio systems in the field
offices. He commended staff for making these updates and asked Mrs. Mitchell to provide an
overview since it would be impacting many departments. In response, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she
was proposing adding GPS to all City vehicles, except police vehicles because she wanted to find
out what technology was already in those vehicles. In regard to the telephones, she explained that
there are increased telephone expenses, as well as an update regarding the allocation of all of the
telephone equipment. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the allocation of the telephone equipment was
maintained by the Finance Department and due to staff turnover, the allocation sheet did not get
updated. She advised that staff performed an audit of all of the allocations and revised budgets
accordingly, so the budget reflects the change in accounting rather than new equipment.
Mr. Hare moved for approval of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 budget, as presented, seconded by Mr. Polce.
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Mr. Anderson moved to suspend the rules to allow for public comment from
Mr. Les Blakeman, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Les Blakeman stated that he was a little disappointed that the original agenda had a discussion
of retiree benefits, however, it was not included on the revised agenda. He noted that he had been
advised that if there is any kind of increase for the pensioners, it should be discussed during the
budget review, so they know how to budget for it. Mr. Blakeman stated that he was concerned that
it didn’t take place, explaining that whether they get an increase or not is an issue that he would at
least like to have a discussion about at some point. Responding, Mr. Slavin asked that this item be
placed on a Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda to determine if the City can
do something midyear.
Mr. Neil, referring to page 227 of the budget, noted that the City was replacing Windows XP with
Windows 7, which was another outdated version of Windows. He noted that Microsoft was not
supporting Windows 7 anymore and asked why the City was not updating to Windows 10. In
response, Mrs. Mitchell explained that she thought that the narrative was not updated, however, she
would check with the IT Director to make sure.
Mr. Lindell stated that he noticed that the City was running a deficit in the General Fund this fiscal
year and explained that he did not want to repeat the same situation that happened a few years ago,
when there was a delay in looking at taxes and then a crisis hit and nothing else could be cut from
the budget, so taxes had to be raised all at once. Mr. Slavin stated that it was his understanding that
the City was not running at a deficit, that the revenues are more than the expenditures, however, it
does not include the carry forward budget. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the City’s
expenditures exceed its revenues. She advised that the biggest part of that exceedance is that the
capital asset transfer from the general fund for capital projects is more than last year. Mrs. Mitchell
stated that she plans to address that issue with the storm water utility, by pulling the Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) out of the General Fund, so it does not continue long term.
She explained that otherwise, the City would be looking at a seven (7) to nine (9) cent tax increase.
The motion for approval of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget, as presented, was carried by a
roll call vote of seven (7) yes (Neil, Lewis, Cole, Polce, Hare, Lindell, and Slavin), one (1) no
(Anderson), and one (1) absent (Sudler).
Mr. Slavin reminded everyone that the First Reading of the 2018/2019 City of Dover Budget
Ordinances was scheduled for June 11, 2018, and the Final Reading and Council action would take
place on June 25, 2018.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of May 29, 2018, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Poster depicting the “D.O.V.E.R.” acronym
Exhibit #2 - Poster of the City’s mission statement
Exhibit #3 - Handout entitled “City of Dover, Draft Budget - Fiscal Year 2018/2019, Challenges Going Forward”
Exhibit #4 - Handout entitled “City of Dover, Comparative Personnel Table”
Exhibit #5 - Copies of the “City of Dover, Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study,” the Council Committee of the
Whole/Utility Committee minutes of July 12, 2018, as well as the “Annual Expenditures Summary and
Budget Projections, Stormwater Utility”
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EXHIBIT #1
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 05/29/2018
DOVER Employees providing
COMMUNITY SERVICE,
PUBLIC SAFETY and PUBLIC UTILITIES
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EXHIBIT #2
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 05/29/2018
The City of Dover is a place where
people want to live! Through the
team effort of its elected officials,
employees and citizens, Dover is a
clean and safe community, with a
future of balanced growth and
opportunity where all citizens are
heard, enjoy a high quality of life,
and diversity is valued.
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EXHIBIT #3
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 05/29/2018
City of Dover
Draft Budget - Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Challenges Going Forward
Statistics
2000 2009 2019
Square Acres 14,379 14,905 15,192
+150 Garrison Oak Technical Park
+12 Shutte Park
Facilities unavailable 115,940 166,102
+ New Library, less old library
+ Pitts Center, less Dover Park
Parks
Major 3 3 3
Minor 22 22 25
Streets (miles) 148 159 169
Water Utility
Wells 21 22 21
Water Towers 6 6 7
Mains (linear miles) 157 216 225
Meters 11,004 unavailable 12,556
Wastewater
Pump Stations 33 42 44
Mains (linear miles) 140 185 191
Electric
Substations 14 14 14
Service area (sq. miles) unavailable 68 68
O/H Distribution lines (linear miles) unavailable 217 179
U/G Distribution lines (linear miles) unavailable 262 287
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EXHIBIT #4
FY 2019 DRAFT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET - DOVER, DELAWARE
Special Council Meeting -
Budget Review of 05/29/2018
City of Dover
Comparative
Personnel Table
2001-2000 2009-2010 2018-2019 FY00 vs. FY19 FY10 vs. FY19
DEPT/DIVISION
BUDGET BUDGET PROPOSED CHANGE CHANGE
CITY CLERK 3.0 4.0 4.0 1.0 0.0
CITY MANAGER 2.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 0.0
CUSTOMER SERVICES 16.0 15.0 16.0 0.0 1.0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 (3.0)
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 9.0 12.0 5.0 (4.0) (7.0)
FINANCE 6.0 8.0 8.0 2.0 0.0
FIRE DEPARTMENT 6.0 6.0 5.0 (1.0) (1.0)
FLEET MAINTENANCE 4.0 6.0 6.0 2.0 0.0
GROUNDS 12.0 16.0 13.0 1.0 (3.0)
HUMAN RESOURCES 3.0 4.0 3.0 0.0 (1.0)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 7.0 8.0 4.0 (3.0) (4.0)
CODE ENFORCEMENT 0.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
INSPECTIONS 11.0 7.0 6.0 (5.0) (1.0)
LIFE SAFETY 0.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 (1.0)
LIBRARY 13.0 17.5 13.0 0.0 (4.5)
MAYOR 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0
PARKS AND RECREATION 6.0 5.0 9.0 3.0 4.0
PLANNING & CDBG 3.0 7.0 6.0 3.0 (1.0)
POLICE - CIVILIAN 29.0 29.0 33.0 4.0 4.0
POLICE - LAW ENFORCEMENT 81.0 90.0 101.0 20.0 11.0
PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY 7.0 8.0 5.0 (2.0) (3.0)
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 3.0 4.0 6.0 3.0 2.0
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 2.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
PUBLIC WORKS - CONSTRUCTION & INSPECTION 14.5 0.0 3.0 (11.5) 3.0
SANITATION 13.0 13.0 10.0 (3.0) (3.0)
STREETS 12.0 11.0 8.0 (4.0) (3.0)
TAX ASSESSOR 2.0 4.5 3.0 1.0 (1.5)
GENERAL FUND AND CDBG TOTAL 265.5 296.0 284.0 30.5 (12.0)
ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION 3.0 4.0 3.0 0.0 (1.0)
ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATIONS 4.0 5.0 5.0 1.0 0.0
ELECTRIC ENGINEERING 15.0 12.5 10.0 (5.0) (2.5)
ELECTRIC T & D 34.5 27.0 24.0 (10.5) (3.0)
ELECTRIC TREE TRIMMING 5.0 0.0 0.0 (5.0) 0.0
METER READING - CUSTOMER SERVICE 5.0 4.0 4.0 (1.0) 0.0
ELECTRIC FUND TOTAL 66.5 52.5 46.0 (14.0) (6.5)
WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING 0.0 8.0 5.0 5.0 (3.0)
WATER CONSTRUCTION 0.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 (7.0)
WATER MANAGEMENT 8.5 5.0 7.0 (1.5) 2.0
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 8.5 11.0 10.0 1.5 (1.0)
WATER TREATMENT PLANT 4.0 10.0 13.0 9.0 3.0
METER READING - CUSTOMER SERVICE 2.0 0.0 0.0 (2.0) 0.0
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND TOTAL 23.0 41.0 35.0 18.0 (6.0)
TOTAL FULL-TIME PERSONNEL 355.0 389.5 365.0 34.5 (24.5)
*101 Officers; 33 Civilians - 134 Total Employees
2009-2010 2009-2010 2018-2019
DEPT/DIVISION
BUDGET BUDGET PROPOSED CHANGE CHANGE
PART-TIME PERSONNEL
CITY CLERK 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 17.0 17.0 17.0 0.0 0.0
CITY MANAGER 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
PLANNING COMMISSION 14.0 14.0 14.0 0.0 0.0
FIRE (5 On Call Dispatchers) 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0 5.0
PARKS AND RECREATION 14.0 14.0 14.0 0.0 0.0
LIBRARY (w/ 3 CADETS) 12.0 12.0 22.0 0.0 10.0
POLICE CADET PROGRAM 0.0 0.0 6.0 0.0 6.0
PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.0
CUSTOMER SERVICES 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
METER READING - CUSTOMER SERVICE 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.0
HUMAN RESOURCES 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 2.0
SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT 10.0 10.0 10.0 0.0 0.0
TOTAL PART-TIME PERSONNEL 67.0 67.0 92.0 0.0 25.0
TOTAL PERSONNEL 422.0 456.5 457.0 34.5 0.5
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EXHIBIT #5
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 05/29/2018
City of Dover
Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study
Council Committee of the Whole
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This Evening’s Presentation
Answer the Following Questions:
What is a stormwater utility?
Where are they being used?
Why is the City considering one?
What steps have been taken so far?
Describe the Existing Situation
Enterprise funds and rate determinations
Property characteristics
Levels of service
Provide Potential Stormwater Utility Structure
Preliminary rates and credits
Assumptions
Fee examples
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Rain is natural….
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Stormwater is manmade….
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Unmanaged Stormwater
Overtaxes built drainage infrastructure
Causes drainage problems and flooding
Damages public and private property
Erodes streambanks and pollutes waterways
Increases water treatment costs
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A Stormwater Utility Fund Is…
Stable – Funding does not fluctuate year to year based
on prior years’ occurrences.
Adequate – Determined by actual expenditures plus
projected future needs.
Flexible – Rates can be adjusted as conditions warrant.
Equitable – Cost is borne by the user based on demand
placed on the drainage system.
Utilities were recommended by Governor
Minner’s Task Force in 2006 as funding vehicle
for a comprehensive approach to drainage.
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Where Are Stormwater Utilities
Being Used?
Nearly 1,500 exist in U.S. and Canada
Forty states have at least one
Six states have 100 or more
Average and mean populations – 73,900 and 19,200
Source: 2014 Stormwater Utility Survey – Western Kentucky University
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Where Are Stormwater Utilities
Being Used?
Stormwater utility activities in Delaware
Wilmington and Lewes BPW in place (2006 and 2010)
Newark currently investigating
New Castle County initiated but did not complete
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Why Is the City Considering a
Stormwater Utility?
Address increasing NPDES compliance costs
City needs a compliance-based utility
Provide resources for under-funded programs
Downtown development / watershed-level evaluations
Capital program / system optimization
Comprehensive O&M program / proactive approach
Decrease reliance on General Fund appropriations
No longer adequate to support programs
Results in competing with dissimilar services
Equitable approach fairer to all
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Why Is the City Considering a
Stormwater Utility
Recommendation 6 from Part III – Plan Goals: Utilities
from 2008 Comprehensive Plan
“Determine the Feasibility of Implementing a
Stormwater Utility within the City of Dover”
Nutrient Reducing Recommendation 9 – Stormwater
Utility from St. Jones River Pollution Control Strategy
“A stormwater utility should be implemented to
generate a stable source of funding for stormwater
management within the watershed”
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What Steps Have Been Taken to
Date?
Obtained Grant from DNREC to Offset ½ of Study Costs
Assessed City Programs and Expenditures
Evaluated Property and System Mapping
Developed Spreadsheet Model
Calculation of potential rates
Evaluation of various credit opportunities
Sensitivity analysis of options
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What Steps Have Been Taken to
Date?
Public outreach
Citizen survey (continuous since August 12, 2015)
Fact sheets (placed on website August 6, 2015)
Stormwater 101 presentation (placed on website August 6, 2015)
Improved website information based on recommendations
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Enterprise Funds and Rates
Water and Wastewater Fund
Meter flows and divide total into costs to establish rates
Assess resulting fees on thousand gallon basis
Electric Fund
Meter usage and divide total into costs to establish rates
Assess resulting fees on per kilowatt basis
Stormwater Fund
Cannot meter – need different approach
Assess fees on surrogate basis
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Stormwater Utility Rates
Primary Foundation
Direct correlation exists between imperviousness and impact
Must Be Equitable
Property owners’ fee proportional to impact on system
Not Administratively Burdensome
Time consuming to determine impact for every lot
Use tiers for single-family lots (80% of total parcels in Dover)
Use square footage for others (83% of total impervious area
in Dover)
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Stormwater Utility Rates
= 1 ERU
(Equivalent Runoff Unit)
2,200 square feet in Dover
Residential
= 40 ERUs (less credit)
Commercial
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Existing Property Characteristics
Single-family Lots
Tier 1
RG-1, RG-2, RG-3, and RM-1 zoning districts
Average imperviousness = 2,164 square feet
Rounded to 2,200 square feet = 1.0 ERU
Tier 2
RM-2, R-7, and R-8 zoning districts
Average imperviousness = 3,060 square feet or 1.4 ERUs
Tier 3
R-10, R-15, and R-20 zoning districts
Average imperviousness = 4,850 square feet or 2.2 ERUs
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Existing Property Characteristics
All Lots
Commercial 36,385,000 ft2 or 25%
Dover Air Force Base 34,611,000 ft2 or 23%
Office / Institutional 23,855,000 ft2 or 16%
Single-family residential lots 23,844,000 ft2 or 16%
Industrial / Manufacturing 13,971,000 ft2 or 9%
Multi-family and other R Districts 10,783,000 ft2 or 7%
Mobile Home Parks 2,803,000 ft2 or 2%
Agricultural / Open Space 2,204,000 ft2 or 2%
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Existing Property Characteristics
Tax-Exempt Parcels
Dover AFB 34,611,000 sq. ft.
State-owned 6,711,000 sq. ft.
College / University 4,966,000 sq. ft.
Primary or Secondary Education 3,268,000 sq. ft.
City-owned 3,045,000 sq. ft.
Miscellaneous / Unknown 2,727,000 sq. ft.
Religious Organization 2,359,000 sq. ft.
Dover Housing Authority 768,000 sq. ft.
Federally-owned 521,000 sq. ft.
County-owned 475,000 sq. ft.
Health Care Facilities 261,000 sq. ft.
Private / HOAs 228,000 sq. ft.
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Levels of Service
Existing Services
27 employees with varying percentages of dedicated time
Public Works (Streets Division / GIS / Engineering / Administration)
Planning and Inspections
53 vehicles or pieces of equipment
About $375,000 in value
Over $1 million on capital projects per year
Tar Ditch project major undertaking
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Levels of Service
Existing Asset Information
INFRASTRUCTURE QTY ACTIVITY (2015) QTY
Inspected .79 mi
Stormwater Pipe 90 mi
Cleaned .62 mi
Repaired 19
Stormwater Structures 5,842
Cleaned 496
Stormwater Outfalls 653 Inspected 33
Stormwater Open Channels 9.3 mi Cleaned 1.2 mi
Stormwater Management
19 Rehabilitated 6
Facilities
Stormwater Management
19 Maintained* 14
Facilities
* - Stormwater Management Facilities which are maintained by City staff.
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Levels of Service
“Compliance” Services
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS EXISTING (2015) COMPLIANCE 2016 - 2020
City-wide Storm System Asset Not required 20% per year of stormwater structures
Management and Inspection
Public Outreach Website, Flyers Pre- and Post-Surveys and education
campaign; website enhancements
Employee Training 1 Training/Year Multiple training sessions; specialized
training based on job class; enhanced
record keeping
Wet Weather Monitoring 2 Industrial Sites (semi- 2 Industrial Sites and 5 Outfalls (semi-
annual) annually)
Stormwater Management Not required New for 2016 - 2020
Performance Monitoring Plan
Outfall Monitoring 5% of Infrastructure 20% of Infrastructure
Construction of Stormwater Not required Reduce pollutants (nitrogen,
Management Facilities to address phosphorus, bacteria) per permit
pollutants
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Levels of Service
“Optimum” Services
Maintenance of Privately-owned SWM Basins
Residential only / in conjunction with credits program
Relieve lay people from responsibility
Better assure water quantity and quality control
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Levels of Service
“Optimum” Services
Future Capital Projects
Additional Street, Concrete & Alley Program
City Hall/Dover Library Conveyance System
Drainage Ditch System- Fox Hall, Puncheon Run,
White Oak Road
Water Street, Reed Street, and State Street Flooding
The Greens of Dover / Lamplighter Lane
Police Station Basin Retrofit
Persimmon Park Place
Lynnhaven Drive
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Preliminary Rates and Credits
Existing Program $2.75 / ERU / month
Compliance Level of Service $3.25 / ERU / month
Optimum Level of Service $8.50 / ERU / month
Paying into HOA with SWM Facility 33% Credit
On-site SWM Facility (Non-residential) 33% Credit
Pollution Prevention Plan (Non-residential) 25% Credit
Others to be determined (not included in calculations)
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Variables That Affect Rates
Exemptions None other than Dover AFB
Impervious cover cap 2,000,000 sq. ft. assumed
Inflation / escalation rates 2% assumed
Allowances for mapping discrepancies
“Filters” for single-family uses in multi-family zones
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Fee Examples
Layout Legend
ERU base rate Compliance Level Rate
ERU tier rate Compliance Level Rate (based on Tier Group 1, 2, or 3)
ERUs Equivalent Residential Units for Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Examples
Credit 1 Paying into HOA with SWM Facility (33%)
Credit 2 Non Residential On-site SWM Facility (33%)
Credit 3 Non Residential Pollution Prevention Plan (25%)
Final fee* $2.75 / month Existing Level of Service Fee
$3.25 / month Compliance Level of Service Fee
$8.50 / month Optimum Level of Service Fee
* - To reference the costs breakdown, see slide 24
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Fee Examples
Single-Family Residential Lot
Tier 1
ERU factor 1.0
ERU base rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
ERU tier rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Credit 1 $0.92 / month*
$1.08 / month*
$2.83 / month*
Final fee $1.84 / month
$2.17 / month
$5.67 / month
* If paying into HOA with SWM basin
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Fee Examples
Single Family Residential Lot
Tier 2
ERU factor 1.4
ERU base rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
ERU tier rate $3.85 / month
$4.55 / month
$11.90 / month
Credit 1 $1.28 / month*
$1.52 / month*
$3.96 / month*
Final fee $2.57 / month
$3.03 / month
$7.93 / month
* If paying into HOA with SWM basin
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Fee Examples
Single Family Residential Lot
Tier 3
ERU factor 2.2
ERU base rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
ERU tier rate $6.05 / month
$7.15 / month
$18.70 / month
Credit 1 $2.02 / month*
$2.38 / month*
$6.23 / month*
Final fee $4.03 / month
$4.77 / month
$12.47 / month
* If paying into HOA with SWM basin
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Fee Examples
Commercial
ERUs 1,419
ERU rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Subtotal $3,902 / month
$4,612 / month
$12,062 / month
Credit $1,301 / month**
$1,537 / month**
$4,020 / month**
Imp. area 6,668,869 ft2 * Final fee $2,601 / month
$3,075 / month
Capped imp area 3,122,510 ft2 *
$8,042 / month
ERU size 2,200 ft2
* Two parcels ** Maintaining SWM basin
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Fee Examples
Office/Institutional
ERUs 47
ERU rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Subtotal $129.25 / month
$152.75 / month
$399.50 / month
Credit $0.00 / month
$0.00 / month
$0.00 / month
Imp. area 103,942 ft2 Final fee $129.25 / month
$152.75 / month
ERU size 2,200 ft2
$399.50 / month
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Fee Examples
Office/Institutional
ERUs 329
ERU rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Subtotal $905 / month
$1,069 / month
$2,797 / month
Credit $302 / month
$356 / month
$932 / month
Imp. area 722,972 ft2 Final fee $603 / month
$713 / month
ERU size 2,200 ft2
$1,865 / month
* Maintaining SWM basin
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Fee Examples
Office/Institutional
ERUs 53
ERU rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Subtotal $145.75 / month
$172.25 / month
$450.50 / month
Credit $0.00 / month
$0.00 / month
$0.00 / month
Imp. area 116,525 ft2 Final fee $145.75 / month
$172.25 / month
ERU size 2,200 ft2
$450.50 / month
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Fee Examples
Industrial/Manufacturing
ERUs 576
ERU rate $2.75 / month
$3.25 / month
$8.50 / month
Subtotal $1,584 / month
$1,872 / month
$4,896 / month
Credit $528 / month*
$624 / month*
$1,632 / month*
Imp. area 1,267,590 ft2 Final fee $1,056 / month
$1,248 / month
ERU size 2,200 ft2
$3,264 / month
* Maintaining SWM basin
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Thank You!
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Contact Information
David Athey
URS Corporation / AECOM
302-781-5900
david.athey@aecom.com
Jason Lyon
Dover Department of Public Works
302-736-7025
jlyon@dover.de.us
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City of Dover, Delawre
Annual Expenditures Summary and Budget Projections
Stormwater Utility
Description FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Public Works Department
Director $7,693 $7,924 $8,161 $8,406 $8,658
Public Works Operations Manager $6,646 $6,846 $7,051 $7,263 $7,480
Admin. Assistant $1,955 $2,014 $2,075 $2,137 $2,201
Admin. Assistant $1,795 $1,849 $1,905 $1,962 $2,021
GIS Manager $2,024 $2,084 $2,147 $2,211 $2,277
GIS Technician $1,328 $1,368 $1,409 $1,452 $1,495
Engineer I $20,296 $20,905 $21,532 $22,178 $22,843
DPW Inspector $19,993 $20,593 $21,210 $21,847 $22,502
Environmental Scientist $80,545 $82,961 $85,450 $88,014 $90,654
Water / Wastewater Manager $29,491 $30,376 $31,287 $32,226 $33,193
Construction Manager $11,838 $12,193 $12,559 $12,936 $13,324
Subtotal $183,604 $189,112 $194,786 $200,629 $206,648
Streets Division
Street Supervisor $25,840 $26,615 $27,414 $28,236 $29,083
Crew Leader $30,802 $31,726 $32,678 $33,658 $34,668
Lead Laborer $18,980 $19,550 $20,136 $20,740 $21,363
MEO II (Street Sweeper) $71,362 $73,503 $75,708 $77,979 $80,318
MEO II (Street Sweeper) $58,352 $60,103 $61,906 $63,763 $65,676
Sign / Street Painter $17,840 $18,376 $18,927 $19,495 $20,080
MEO I $13,894 $14,311 $14,741 $15,183 $15,638
MEO I $13,894 $14,311 $14,741 $15,183 $15,638
Subtotal $250,966 $258,495 $266,250 $274,237 $282,464
Material / Services
Street Sweeping Debris $51,200 $52,736 $54,318 $55,948 $57,626
Leaf Mulch $142,000 $146,260 $150,648 $155,167 $159,822
NPDES Element #1 $13,000 $13,390 $13,792 $14,205 $14,632
NPDES Element #2 $75,000 $77,250 $79,568 $81,955 $84,413
NPDES Element #3 $1,000 $1,030 $1,061 $1,093 $1,126
NPDES Element #4 $10,000 $10,300 $10,609 $10,927 $11,255
NPDES Element #5 $6,000 $6,180 $6,365 $6,556 $6,753
Misc. Street Cleaning Supplies $3,000 $3,090 $3,183 $3,278 $3,377
Storm Sewer Supplies $7,500 $7,725 $7,957 $8,195 $8,441
Ditch Maintenance $80,300 $82,709 $85,190 $87,746 $90,378
Industrial Stormwater NPDES Permit Testing $1,500 $1,545 $1,591 $1,639 $1,688
Sweeper Debris Testing $2,000 $2,060 $2,122 $2,185 $2,251
Leaf Collection Temporary Help $20,000 $20,600 $21,218 $21,855 $22,510
NPDES Training - Environmental Scientist $800 $824 $849 $874 $900
Industrial Stormwater NPDES Permit NOI - William St. $200 $206 $212 $219 $225
Industrial Stormwater NPDES Permit NOI - PWII $200 $206 $212 $219 $225
Subtotal $413,700 $426,111 $438,894 $452,061 $465,623
CURRENT OPERATIONS GRAND TOTAL $848,270 $873,718 $899,930 $926,928 $954,735
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Misc. Emergency SW Repairs $73,000 $76,000 $79,000 $82,000 $85,000
Meeting House Branch Improvements $1,100,000
Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Improvements $10,000 $50,000 $350,000
Water Street Flooding Improvements $12,000 $55,000 $500,000
West Street Flooding Improvements $14,000 $60,000
The Greens of Dover / Lamplighter Ln SW Improvements $16,000 $65,000
Reed Street Flooding $18,000
#361 Leaf Vac $70,000
#357 Street Sweeper $200,000
#350 Vac Truck $300,000
Total Capital Projects $1,183,000 $408,000 $148,000 $808,000 $668,000
TOTAL OPERATIONS & CIP COSTS $2,031,270 $1,281,718 $1,047,930 $1,734,928 $1,622,735
5/15/2018 Concept Level Page 1 of 1
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on June 25, 2018 at 5:31 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Members present were Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, and Mr. Lewis were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Council staff members present were Mr. Hugg (departed at 5:37 p.m.), Mrs. Mitchell (arrived at
5:38 p.m. and departed at 5:49 p.m.), and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9) -
Personnel matters in which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are
discussed, unless the employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Follow-Up to Council Appointed Employee Performance Evaluations
During the executive session, members of Council discussed items as a follow-up to the evaluation
of David S. Hugg III, Director of Planning and Community Development, on December 11, 2017.
Mr. Hare moved to apply to Mr. Hugg the same salary increase for fiscal 19 as all other
non-bargaining employees will receive. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and
unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of June 25, 2018 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on June 25, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin
presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole,
Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present were Deputy Police Chief Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg,
Fire Chief Carey, Deputy City Solicitor Pepper, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:00 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Slavin declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council was not in official session and could not take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and
a moment of silence for Mrs. Jeanette Leary, mother of former Council President Thomas J. Leary.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2018
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 11, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION NO. 2018-04 APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN
BONDS OR NOTES BY ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
A public hearing was duly advertised to consider Resolution No. 2018-04 Approving Issuance of
Certain Bonds or Notes by Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware. During their Regular
meeting of June 11, 2018, members of Council deferred this item to allow time to review the
revisions presented by Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer.
Ms. Peddicord advised that Resolution No. 2018-04 had been revised to reflect the amount of
$635,300. She noted that staff was working with a local bank on the closing documents, and she
estimated that the fire apparatus would be delivered in the middle of July.
Public Hearing
Council President Slavin declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Slavin declared the hearing closed.
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Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2018-04. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and Resolution No. 2018-04 was unanimously adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING APPROVING ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS OR
NOTES BY THE ROBBINS HOSE NO. 1 OF DOVER, DELAWARE
WHEREAS, the Robbins Hose Company No. 1 of Dover, Delaware (the "Company") is a fire
company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the Company has provided and continues to provide firefighting services to an area
within the City of Dover, Delaware (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, the Company has advised the City that the Company proposes to issue up to
$ 635,300.00 of bonds or notes of the Company (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing a portion
of the costs of a new 2018 Pierce Enforcer Pumper/Engine thereon for the Company (the "Project”);
and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Company that the interest on the Bonds qualify for exclusion from
gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 103 and 150
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 103 and 147 of the Code, interest on the Bonds will not qualify
for exclusion from gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes unless the
issuance of the Bonds is approved by the applicable elected representative of a governmental unit
with which the Company has entered into an agreement, after a public hearing to consider the
issuance of the Bonds has been conducted, following reasonable public notice; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Company previously entered into an Agreement (the "Agreement")
pursuant to which the Company agreed, among other things, to provide exclusive firefighting
services to the City; and
WHEREAS, notice of the requisite public hearing was published in the Delaware State News, a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, and on June 11, 2018, the City Council of the
City of Dover conducted a public hearing on behalf of the Company for the purpose of considering
the issuance of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Issuer hereby resolves and declares its intent
under Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2 to issue its bonds (the “Bonds”) to finance the capital costs of
the Project, together with costs of issuance and reasonably required reserves, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The maximum principal amount of Bonds expected to be issued to finance the Project is
$635,300.00.
2. Pending issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer may finance the Project with other funds which
will be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, provided that (a) the Bonds shall not be
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used to reimburse any expenditure paid more than 60 days prior to the present date; (b) the
Bonds shall not be issued more than 18 months after the later of (i) the date of the first
expenditure to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds, or (ii) the date the Project is
placed in service; and (c) in no event may the Bonds be issued more than three years after
the date of the first expenditure to be reimbursed with the proceeds of the Bonds; and
provided further that the limitations of this paragraph 2 shall not apply to qualified
“preliminary expenditures” as permitted by Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2(f).
3. Issuance of the Bonds shall be subject to documentation acceptable to the officers of the
Issuer providing for payment of principal, interest, and redemption price of the Bonds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Dover, Delaware, for the sole
purpose of qualifying the interest payable on the Bonds of the Company for exclusion from the gross
income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Code,
does hereby approve the issuance of bonds or notes by the Company in a maximum aggregate
principal amount of up to $635,300.00 for the purpose of financing a portion of the costs of the
Project, provided, that such bonds or notes shall be an obligation of the Company and shall never
be a debt of the City and the City shall not be liable for any payment on such bonds or notes.
ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JUNE 12, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with
Council President Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole (departed at 7:11 p.m. and returned
at 7:12 p.m.), Mr. Polce (departed at 7:09 p.m. and returned at 7:10 p.m.), and
Mr. Lindell (departed at 7:24 p.m. and returned at 7:25 p.m.). Mr. Lewis and
Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members
present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks,
Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mrs. Doyle (Utility), and Mr. Shevock
and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Garfinkel (Safety
Advisory and Transportation) and Ms. Scarborough (Utility) were absent.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with
Chairman Sudler presiding.
Presentation - Summer in the Parks
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, stated that it is no secret that the ability to read
is one of the keys to a successful life and is surely the key to success in school. She
advised that public libraries around the world work hard at preventing the summer
slide, which is a phenomenon that occurs to elementary and middle school students
when they stop reading during the summer. Mrs. Cyr stated that the Dover Public
Library offers opportunities for reading and engagement during the summer;
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however, they have worried about changes in today's environment, which make
visiting the library on a regular basis difficult for many families. She explained that
they struggle with creating a plan to bring library services out into the community for
the benefit of those who need the services most, but can't get there for one reason or
another. Mrs. Cyr stated that the Parks and Recreation Department is blessed with
33 City parks and they have long wished for an opportunity to bring active
programming into the parks during the summer, but had been challenged with limited
resources to do so. She informed members that last winter, the Library and Parks and
Recreation Department met to discuss how to meet these needs with the limited
resources of both departments and staff agreed to collaborate on a project called
Tuesday in the Park.
Mrs. Cyr reviewed a flier regarding Tuesday in the Park, explaining that on Tuesdays,
beginning June 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the Library and the Parks and Recreation
Department will offer programs that combine reading enrichment and physical
activities. She noted that the programs would take place at Mallard Pond Park,
Dover New Street Park, and Dover Park, and children, youth and families are
encouraged to participate.
Mrs. Cyr stated that the Dover Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) has struggled with
some of the same issues for service that the Library and Parks and Recreation
Department are facing. She reviewed a flier regarding Upcoming Dover P.A.L.
Events, noting that on Fridays, beginning July 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., the Police
Athletic League will offer physical activity and fun for all ages. Mrs. Cyr stated that
the Friday P.A.L. events would be held at People's Church, Dover Park, Mayfair
Park, and Schutte Park.
Mrs. Cyr informed members that the Library, Parks and Recreation Department, and
Dover P.A.L. are very excited about this opportunity to bring events for families into
the parks this summer. She expressed her hope that members would join them in the
parks and help them spread the word about this amazing opportunity for the
community.
Mr. Neil indicated that he thought this was a terrific set-up of programs throughout
the entire City that would be spectacular for the entire community. He expressed his
hope that the word gets out and that the crowds come, noting that he thinks the
people will enjoy it.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Cyr stated that she would be happy to email the
fliers to members in PDF and jpeg formats, so they can use them however they want
to.
Referring to the reading enrichment program at 11:00 a.m. at Dover Park, Mr. Sudler
asked what accommodations would be made if it rains, noting that there is no center.
Responding, Mrs. Cyr explained that all of the programs are outside at all of the
parks, and the only park that has an inside facility is Schutte Park, which will be used
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for a P.A.L. event. She noted that all of the events are subject to the weather and they
do have lots of pop-up tents that they are planning to take with them. Mrs. Cyr stated
that they have an opportunity to move some of them into the Library; however, that
is not really ideal because the purpose is to bring the events out into the community.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Annexation Request - 3074 North DuPont Highway, Owned by Jesse L. Allen
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the Petition to
Annex and Rezone Property located at 3074 North DuPont Highway, owned by
Jesse L. Allen. She explained that although the annexation has being going through
the appropriate process as contained within the Code, she wanted to clarify the
comments provided by the Public Works Department regarding the water and sewer
availability for the site. Mrs. Duca stated that she is not aware of what the applicant
or owner intends to utilize the property for, or the basis of their request for wanting
to annex into the City. She advised that the site is not currently provided public
water and sewer. Mrs. Duca explained that City of Dover water and sewer are
available within 200 feet of the property and the Delaware Department of Natural
Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) would not typically allow onsite
water and sewer within that proximity. She advised that installation of City services
would require approval from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
to bore under Route 13. Mrs. Duca stated that DelDOT does not want utilities in
their rights-of-way any longer; therefore, this would require a special approval from
DelDOT.
Mrs. Duca informed members that due to the fact that it would have to be bored and
the County force main, which is already having issues, lies in the median, there will
have to be particular caution and requirements and it would be highly unlikely that
they would be able to obtain gravity sewer, which means they would need grinder
pump connection. She explained that, depending on what they want to utilize the site
for, they may need a two-inch connection for a standard usage or, if they are building
a larger building or if the use of the building would require a sprinkler system, as per
the Fire Marshal, that could require an eight-inch main to be run across. Mrs. Duca
stated that the tentative costs at this point to provide service only to the property,
which would be born by the applicant, would be $85,000 for the sewer and a two-
inch line connection or $100,000 if an eight-inch line.
Mrs. Duca noted that, through Kent County, Tidewater provides sewer and water to
residences to the east and they also have an interconnection from the City through
Wilmington University to provide supplemental water to that area if needed.
Mrs. Duca advised that the closest water and sewer on the east side that is the City’s,
is at Wilmington University, explaining that there is water at Wilmington University
and they have a pump station that is City owned but associated with that site because
there is no gravity sewer. She stated that there is also a force main near the Wawa
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which serves the Wawa and other properties south; however, based upon an analysis
that was done when the Sonic went in prior to the Starbucks, that force main is pretty
much at a capacity and would not be able to receive additional flow. Mrs. Duca
explained that the distances to either location on the east side of the highway are
greater than 600 feet and would most likely have to run in the right-of-way, which
would require DelDOT approval and also be very expensive, similarly to crossing the
highway.
Mrs. Duca stated that these are items that Council and the applicant may want to
consider as part of the overall annexation because it may affect what is proposed for
the site.
Mr. Neil indicated that he thought that this annexation request seemed premature
unless these issues are worked out. He asked if it made any sense to proceed with the
annexation, unless the owner wants the property annexed without the availability of
water and sewer. Responding, Mrs. Duca explained this was why Public Works
Department staff recommended that the applicant should probably review this
information to determine if this is still a path forward that they would like,
particularly if their original intent was to receive City water and sewer. She noted
that for commercial properties it is typically the developer’s responsibility to provide
the water and sewer to their property. Mrs. Duca stated that the City does not provide
individual service at its expense and if the City wanted to expand service to the east
side of the highway, it would be much more expensive than what's proposed here and
would also go into Tidewater districts.
Mr. Neil asked how the Committee should proceed with this request other than a
motion to defer it until such time as the applicant can resolve the issues that
Mrs. Duca has reviewed. Responding, Mr. Cole advised that no action was required
by the Committee at this time. Mrs. Duca stated that this was informative and that
it was her belief that this information was being provided to the applicant since it is
scheduled for consideration by the Development Advisory Committee and Planning
Commission, and would also be coming back to City Council for consideration at a
future meeting.
Mr. Slavin noted that, as a matter of procedure, the proper action would be for the
Committee to move this matter forward with no recommendation, which would allow
the normal annexation process to continue.
The Committee recommended moving the annexation request forward with no
recommendation.
During the Council meeting, Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development,
advised that a number of issues and concerns were raised during the Committee meeting; however,
members felt that the annexation request should move forward through the process. He noted that,
during its meeting of June 18, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
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annexation with the proposed C-4 (Highway Commercial) zone. Mr. Hugg advised that the
annexation request was scheduled for a public hearing before City Council on July 9, 2018.
Mr. Anderson expressed concerns with the cost of extending utilities to the property. Responding,
Mr. Hugg stated that the applicant was fully aware of those limitations and the potential cost, noting
that they were discussed during the Planning Commission meeting. He noted that the applicant also
understands that annexation does not guarantee that utilities would be provided by the City.
Mr. Hugg advised that, if the property is annexed, the owner may continue to use the onsite well and
septic system as long as they continue to meet the Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control’s (DNREC) requirements. He stated that if, at some point, the property
owner needs or wants public water or sewer, his options are then either to allow the City to plan to
extend to those facilities or, potentially, if the City is not at a position where it wishes to extend the
utilities for a single customer, Tidewater Utilities is nearby and it is potentially feasible for him to
access those utilities as well.
Mr. Cole moved to forward the request through the process. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and carried with Mr. Anderson voting no.
Evaluation of Bids - Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Delaware Tech Pump Station
Replacement.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0025PW, for the
amount of $355,118.
Mr. Sudler asked what the second lowest bid was and what the variation in the
service would be between the two (2) contractors. Responding, Mrs. Duca stated that
the second lowest bid was from George & Lynch, Inc. in the amount of $446,710.00
and, since these were bids, all of the contractors evaluated met all of the bidders
qualifications and these are based upon price.
Mr. Neil applauded staff, noting that he had observed that all of the bids being
considered by the Committee during the meeting came in under budget, with the
exception of one. He stated that he thought that this fit into the comprehensive plan
of what the City is supposed to be doing in terms of these structures.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the
City of Dover Delaware Tech Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0025PW, for the
amount of $355,118, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Evaluation of Bids - North State Street Water Main Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the North State Street Water Main
Replacement.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc., for the City
of Dover North State Street Water Main Replacement Project, Bid #18-0028PW, for
the amount of $163,480.
Mr. Anderson asked how many recent contracts the City had with Gateway
Construction, Inc. Responding, Mrs. Duca stated that the City had a few contracts
with Gateway Construction, Inc. over the years, on various types of projects. She
noted that they do all kinds of work and, for the most part, they had been responsive.
Mr. Sudler thanked staff for their insight, noting that he thought it was a good call to
assess and address this future problematic situation.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc., for
the City of Dover North State Street Water Main Replacement Project, Bid #18-0028PW, for
the amount of $163,480, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Bids - Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Silver Lake Pump Station
Replacement. She noted that it is the second of the three pump stations that are part
of the Revolving Loan Fund package that the Department has been working on.
Mrs. Duca advised that this pump station has exceeded its useful life and there will
be some capacity adjustments, which will be funded through the impact fee reserves.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0026PW, for the
amount of $422,338.
Mr. Sudler asked Mrs. Duca for her opinion regarding why a lot of the bids were now
coming in under budget. In response, Mrs. Duca stated that two (2) of the key factors
that staff deals with relating to the bids are the time of year when they bid them out
in relation to construction work, and the overall types of work being done in the area.
In regard to the time of year, she explained that there can be a variation of price if
contractors are already knee deep in projects and it would cost more for them to
mobilize more crews to get these jobs done. Mrs. Duca, referring to the types of
work being done in the area, stated that if there are lulls with private work on the
utility side, the City could get better prices on jobs. She advised members that staff
has found that they can often get better prices by bidding a combination of projects
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out at the same time because contractors will be able to anticipate getting more work
and be able to book their time better. Mrs. Duca reminded members that they had
previously bid the Bradford Street and William Street water main replacement in the
same bid. She stated that it is about trying to find appropriate combinations and
keeping an eye on the market at the same time.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the
City of Dover Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0026PW, for the
amount of $422,338, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Bids - Walker Woods Pump Station Replacement
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Walker Woods Pump Station
Replacement. She noted that it is the third of the three pump stations that are part of
the Revolving Loan Fund package that the Department has been working on.
Mrs. Duca advised that this is the remaining infrastructure item that the City retained
after the redevelopment of the Walker Woods development that started a couple of
years ago.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Teal Construction, Inc., for the City of
Dover Walker Woods Pump Station Replacement Project, Bid #18-0027PW, for the
amount of $525,000.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Bids - Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of bids for the Water Treatment Plant Process
Improvements. She noted that there were concerns about the efficiency of being able
to remove iron magnesia and that type of thing out of the shallow wells because this
is the unconfined aquifer, and explained that the upgrades will improve the overall
efficiency of the Plant.
Mrs. Duca reminded members that the design for the upgrades went through a value
engineering assessment through White Marsh, which was previously approved by the
Committee and Council. She advised that, taking into account the operational
requirements of the City of Dover, it was determined that this is the most appropriate
design, although it is more expensive than originally thought before the design was
complete. Mrs. Duca explained that the City Manager had included these funds
within the budget, starting next year and it would also be partially funding through
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a loan from the Revolving Fund. She stated that, at this point, with the appropriate
planning, staff was within the budget requirements for this project and would be able
to proceed with the loan as required. Mrs. Duca informed members that this project
is expected to take over the next year or so to complete.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Johnston Construction Company for the
Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid #18-0014PW, for the amount of
$5,972,851.
Mr. Anderson asked what was meant by the note that Bearing Construction and
Johnston Construction Company provided extensions of their bids. Responding,
Mrs. Duca explained that when the City originally put this project out to bid, the
contractors had to hold the price for 90 days; however, due to the fact that the City
wanted to go through the Value Engineering Assessment to make sure we were on
the right track, we had to ask the contractors if they would hold their bid prices for
a longer period of time. She stated that not all of the contractors held their prices but
the final selection was made from those who did.
Mr. Polce noted that he understood that the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
is a federal-state partnership and match, and asked if there is a maximum allocation
request that the City can make for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. In
response, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that there probably
is a maximum allocation; however, the City is evidently not exceeding it because the
Water Advisory Committee reviews this and tells the City whether or not they are
eligible for funds, and they authorized these funds.
Mr. Sudler stated that he wanted to personally thank those contractors who held their
bid, explaining that, as a contractor, he knows that contractors really do not want to
hold a bid price because materials go up, and there are all kinds of variables when it
comes to a bid.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Johnston Construction Company
for the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid #18-0014PW, for the amount of
$5,972,851, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Proposals - Puncheon Run Wastewater Engineering
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of proposals for the Puncheon Run Wastewater
Engineering. Mrs. Duca explained that this is one (1) of the City’s larger pump
stations and has a grit removal system that takes care of some of the solids and other
inappropriate matter that is located within the wastewater stream.
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Staff recommended awarding the contract to Pennoni Associates for the Puncheon
Run Wastewater Engineering, Bid #18-0023PW, for the amount of $47,900.
Mr. Sudler asked what the difference in the life span was for the current system
versus the proposed new system. Responding, Mrs. Duca explained that part of the
design is to provide the proposal on the new system. She stated that, in general, most
things that they can choose from today have a better life span than what would have
been put in the station 30 years ago. Mrs. Duca advised that one (1) of the key
components of the design is testing the waste stream to see if there are any particular
components that need to be taken into consideration for the materials that are used
as part of the design, for instance, if something could be more corrosive, that could
jeopardize the life span.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Pennoni Associates for the
Puncheon Run Wastewater Engineering, Bid #18-0023PW, for the amount of $47,900, as
recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
Evaluation of Proposals - Water Treatment Plant Construction Support
Mrs. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director/City Engineer, reviewed the background
and analysis regarding the evaluation of proposals for the Water Treatment Plant
Construction Support. She explained that construction support is required because
the level of the project being performed is outside the background of most of the
City’s inspection staff and with the complexity of this station, staff would like people
who are proficient in this area to make sure the construction is done properly and
inspected.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Duffield Associates for the Construction
Support related to the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid
#18-0018PW, for the amount of $298,500.
Mr. Polce noted that the $7M budget for this project included the construction phase
and construction support phase. He stated that $7M seemed great and asked how the
City was generating these budgeted numbers and whether they were benchmarked
accordingly. Responding, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that this
project was originally budgeted for $2.7M and they had gone through the State
Revolving Loan Fund for approval of that budget. She explained that when they got
the engineering estimates, it was up to $6M. Mrs. Mitchell informed members that
staff was able to divert $2M from the Wastewater Fund budget that had been
budgeted for a water tower for the west side of Dover for which they were never able
to get easements, and they received approval to increase the State Revolving Fund
loan to $4M. She stated that the loan was for $4M and the rest of the funding was
coming from the Water/Sewer Fund, impact fees, etc.
The Committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved to award the contract to Duffield Associates for the
Construction Support related to the Water Treatment Plant Process Improvements, Bid
#18-0018PW, for the amount of $298,500, as recommended by the Committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Council President
Slavin presiding in the absence of Chairman Hare.
Discussion - Fiscal Year 2018 Audit Program
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed a presentation entitled “Auditor’s
Responsibility for Communicating with Audit Committee,” dated June 12, 2018.
Mr. Polce stated that it was his assumption that the City did compliance audits as
well as financial audits and asked what the typical audit requests were. In response,
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated that for the financial audit, the auditors
will audit the City for compliance with internal controls and those types of things.
She noted, however, that they will not do compliance audits for grant funds or those
types of things. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the City does not have a State auditor's
office compliance audit. She advised that they will audit any grants that are greater
than a certain threshold, which she believes was currently $750,000, and if the City
does not exceed that threshold, it will not have an audit. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the
City did not have an audit the past couple of years because it did not exceed that
threshold, noting that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund is
only approximately $300,000. She advised the revolving fund loans are partly
federal monies and, due to the size of the loans, the City would see audits in the
future.
The Committee recommended acceptance of the report.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed Amendments to Employee Handbook - City of Dover Personnel
Policy, Article VII - Ethical Conduct, Section 6 - Harassment and
Discrimination, Section 7 - Acceptable Use of Communications and Computer
Systems (New), Section 8 - Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content
Policy (New), and Section 9 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Guidelines (New)
Mrs. Kim Hawkins, Director of Human Resources, reviewed the proposed
amendments to the Employee Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy. She noted
that currently Section 6 - Harassment and Discrimination, was limited to one (1) line
and, in today’s market and employment field, it really needed to be enhanced
tremendously. Mrs. Hawkins stated that the proposed amendments provide very
good details of what to do if an employee is experiencing harassment and/or
discrimination within the work environment, including who to report it to, what will
happen once it's been reported, and the action that will be taken when the
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investigation is complete. Mrs. Hawkins advised that Section 7 - Acceptable Use of
Communications and Computer Systems, was a current City policy that is distributed
to all new employees and since she was brining forward other amendments for
consideration, she thought it was a good opportunity to include it in the Employee
Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy. In regard to Section 8 - Social
Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, Mrs. Hawkins explained that
this new section was very similar to what is currently implemented for officers by the
Police Department. She advised that this section basically states that employees need
to make it clear when they are on social websites that their opinions are not the
opinions of the City of Dover. She noted that the City is not restricting an
employee’s ability to communicate on social media; the City just wants them to
differentiate between personal thoughts and those of a City of Dover employee.
Mrs. Hawkins informed members that Section 9 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Guidelines, is a summary of the State law which was implemented by the State of
Delaware in 2014. She noted that this is already in place and adhered to in the City
and, like the Social Networking Policy, she thought it was the appropriate time to
bring it forward with these additional changes.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Sudler, referring to Section 8 - Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet
Content Policy, asked what tangible tool the City would use to measure achievement
in regard to the required regulation. He asked if there was an example to provide
employees of what is and is not acceptable, such as “Before I say anything, please
note, for the record, that this is my own personal opinion and not the opinion of the
City, although I am in a position with the City.” Responding, Mrs. Hawkins stated
that she did not include any examples in Section 8, explaining that it would basically
be self-reported or if someone happened to see someone else making inappropriate
comments and representing themself as a City of Dover employee, and not clearly
identifying that their comments are their own personal opinions, they would need to
report it so it could be investigated. Mr. Sudler expressed concern that people having
leeway to interpret the policy could lead to possible litigation and suggested the
inclusion of a clear and precise example to which everyone could refer. Mr. Slavin
stated that he would caution against using examples because then the examples
become the only thing that things are measured against; however, he noted that it was
Mrs. Hawkins decision as the Human Resources Director.
Mr. Anderson thanked Mrs. Hawkins, noting that he thought she had done a superb
job with the proposed amendments. He stated that he did not think the amendments
went too far on one side or the other, but seemed to bring clarity in modern times,
without infringing upon people’s daily lives. Mr. Anderson noted that he had one
concern with the word “morale” in subparagraph 3 of the proposed new Section
8. Social Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy. He explained that
he thought that “morale” should be removed from the sentence “Could be reasonably
interpreted as having an adverse effect upon City morale, discipline, and operation
of the agency, safety of staff or perception of the public” because any supervisor
could interpret morale any way they want, including constructive criticism or venting
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on something important. Mr. Anderson noted that a lot of times problems are found
early because someone says something that happened in their daily lives; however,
people could be afraid to say anything if it’s interpreted that broadly.
Mr. Anderson moved to recommend that the proposed new Section 8. Social
Networking: Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, subparagraph 3, be amended
to strike the word “morale.” The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil.
Mr. Neil stated that he thought that morale is subjective and was not sure how it
would be interpreted. He noted that he agreed with the rest of the amendments and
thought that staff did a marvelous job.
The Committee recommended that the proposed new Section 8. Social Networking:
Personal Online/Internet Content Policy, subparagraph 3, be amended to strike the
word “morale”.
The Committee recommended approval of the amendments to the Employee
Handbook - City of Dover Personnel Policy, as amended, and with the notation and
suggestions from Mr. Sudler.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Proposed Amendments to Appendix B - Zoning
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised
members that the following three (3) proposed amendments to Appendix B - Zoning
of the Dover Code were part of an ongoing effort to address issues as staff works its
way through the zoning ordinance and the day-to-day application process. He
explained that these text amendments would ultimately be part of one (1) ordinance
amendment to make it more efficient in terms of recording the changes.
Text Amendment: Creation of IPM3 Zone (Industrial Park Manufacturing - Industrial
Aviation and Aeronautics Center)(MI-18-05) Amending Article 3 - District
Regulations, (New) Section 20B - Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone - Industrial
Aviation and Aeronautics Center (IPM3) and Section 24 - Planned Neighborhood
Design Option [(PND)]; Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section
4.16 - M, IPM Zones; Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 8 -
Performance Standards; and Article 12 - Definitions
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to the creation of a new IPM3
Zone (Industrial Park Manufacturing - Industrial Aviation and Aeronautics Center),
which is intended primarily to permit businesses in aviation and aeronautics-related
industries. The proposed text amendments would also create bulk standards for the
new zone and make minor changes to the performance standards to ensure uses in the
IPM3 zone are covered under them.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
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Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Text Amendment: Replacement of Maximum Parking Requirement (MI-18-06)
Amending Article 4 - Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations, Section 4.15 - [C-3,
C-4, R-C, IO, and CPO Zones.] and Section 4.16 - M, IPM Zones; and Article 6 -
Off-Street Parking, Driveways and Loading Facilities, Section 3 - Required
Off-Street Parking Spaces
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to removing the maximum
parking requirement. The proposed text amendments would remove the maximum
parking space limitation given in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance, and replace it
with new maximum lot coverage limitations for several zones where excessive
parking lot size is of particular concern, including the C-3, C-4, RC, IPM, IPM-2, and
M Zones, which would limit the amount of impervious surface on the property.
Mr. Hugg advised members that these proposed amendments had been discussed
with the development community and they like it because it gives them the flexibility
to work with a broader standard.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
Text Amendment: Vehicle Signs (MI-18-07) Amending Article 5 - Supplementary
Regulations, Section 4 - Supplementary Sign Regulations
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the
background regarding the text amendments related to vehicle signs. The proposed
text amendment would give the city planner guidance on whether or not a vehicle
sign is permitted. Under current Code, vehicle signs are always permitted except
where the vehicle is inoperable or being used for the sole purpose of signage and the
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proposed amendments provide a list of criteria which the city planner may use to
determine if a vehicle is being used for the sole purpose of signage.
Staff recommended adoption of the proposed amendments.
Mr. Slavin stated that the date for the public hearing and final action was noted as
August 13, 2018; however, it would take place during the Regular Council Meeting
on August 27, 2018.
Mr. Sudler asked if there is a time frame that a vehicle can be parked or a time
tracking system. Responding, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner,
explained that staff looked at some examples and line 529 of the proposed text
amendments provides a series of criteria, which includes references to time, for
example, what is happening with the vehicle during normal business hours, and
whether it is regularly parked there. She advised that it does not include a specific
number of days or time frame because the series of criteria are what the city planner
would look to, to make a decision about whether or not it's being solely used as a
sign, and not having other functions such as delivery, etc. Mr. Sudler suggested that
a time track would add clarity.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern regarding these text amendments, explaining that
the 2012 amendments had addressed complaints from businesses regarding the City’s
sign regulations. He advised members that one of the intentions of the 2012
amendments to the sign ordinance was to ensure that people could promote their
businesses by allowing them to park vehicles where they can be seen, when the
vehicles are legitimately used for business deliveries and sales crew. Mr. Anderson
noted that it is not okay to put a sign on vehicle that is up on blocks, unregistered, or
inoperable, because then it is not legitimately being used for the business. He
expressed concern that these amendments may, inadvertently, be reversing the
previous amendments, noting that a lot of businesses, particularly small businesses,
had benefitted from not having to worry about where to park their vehicles when they
are trying to operate their businesses.
Mr. Anderson expressed concern that the proposed amendments did not specify how
many of the criteria are to be used, which could be confusing. He stated that he was
particularly concerned with lines 539-541 of the proposed text amendments, noting
that he thought that any vehicle that is wrapped would meet this criteria.
Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Hugg to explain the criteria and where a wrapped vehicle
would fit it.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he could go back and look at
what happened in 2012 and why the particular language was stricken. He explained
that the intent of the proposed text amendments was not to prohibit someone who has
a legitimate business use of a vehicle with a sign on it from parking in front of their
business or legally parking anywhere. Mr. Hugg indicated that the intent is to
address vehicles that are used solely for signage, explaining that there are several
businesses in the area which are currently using vehicles for permanent directional
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signage. He advised that part of the problem is that many business owners do not
have the luxury of being able to park a vehicle in front of their business, so they have
to go through a very rigorous process to get business signs, while their neighbor can
essentially beat the system because they are able to park a vehicle out by the road.
Mr. Hugg stated that staff has tried to introduce judgment back into the ordinance in
regard to when a vehicle is clearly being used for signage and when it’s being used
for business purposes.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had definite concerns regarding lines 539-541 of the
proposed text amendments, especially when combined with lines 536-538, which
state that “...it is not necessary that any one of or all the listed criteria be present to
determine that the vehicle is inoperable or being used for the sole purpose of
displaying signage.” He asked for an explanation to alleviate his concerns.
Mr. Sudler noted that a great example of a stationary vehicle used to promote a
business was the large vehicle at Mission BBQ, which is rarely moved and he had
observed parked on the grass several times and reported. He expressed concern that
when staff begins implementing these changes, other agencies may begin to
scrutinize how strict staff’s enforcement with Mission BBQ has been. Mr. Sudler
cautioned staff to make sure that the ordinance is enforced across the board.
Responding, Mr. Hugg noted that a local Mexican restaurant has a large truck that
is used as a sign and never moves, whereas Mission BBQ’s vehicle is at least a type
of utility vehicle. He explained that staff can issue a citation for a violation for
vehicles that are parked on the grass, regardless of signage.
Mr. Hugg explained that currently there were more than eight (8) businesses that he
was aware of that were using vehicles for signage and there is not a good mechanism
for staff to make an argument that they are being used solely for signage, unless the
vehicle is clearly inoperable.
Mr. Sudler noted that he had seen the Mission BBQ vehicle move and knew that they
used it because he had seen it smoking. Likewise, he stated that the Mexican
restaurant uses their vehicle for catering and is sometimes parked around the back of
the business. Mr. Sudler explained that the bottom line was that the City needed to
develop a concrete example to use across the board, so that individuals won’t feel
like they’re targeted or unfairly treated.
In response to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg advised that Kent County Tourism’s vehicle called
“The Villager” falls into a grey area. He explained that if it’s routinely moved or
used for some ongoing business purpose and not simply parked and left in the same
position, it would be allowable under these changes, however, it is one that could
arguably be considered a vehicle sign.
Mr. Shevock asked how it would be handled if Mission BBQ were to somehow lift
their vehicle on top of their building. Responding, Mr. Hugg advised that this would
not fall under these provisions because it would be considered a sign at that point,
which may or may not be permitted under the City’s sign ordinance. He explained
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that there are provisions regarding the size of signs, how they can be placed, the
number that can be on a building, etc. Mr. Hugg stated that he did not think that the
City would want to start allowing businesses to place vehicles on top of buildings,
which would create problems like he had seen in other parts of the country.
Mr. Anderson reiterated his concerns regarding the proposed text amendments,
noting that he believes business is good and being able to promote a business is a
good thing. He indicated that he thought that there were a number of areas of code
enforcement that the City was behind on, however, he did not think this was an area
that members needed to address to make the City better and more livable.
Mr. Anderson stated that businesses being able to prosper is a social benefit to the
City. He noted that part of the intent of the 2012 changes to the sign ordinance was
that staff would not be able to enforce it, except in extreme circumstances, and he
was happy to hear that the intent was being reached. Mr. Anderson stated that he
thought that many business owners and churches in the City would have legitimate
concerns with these proposed amendments.
Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Mr. Anderson that the City is open for business;
however, he explained that he did not think that the proposed amendments would
take the City backward. Mr. Sudler stated that he is a firm believer in regulations and
he thinks this is a good way to do it because a lot of the vehicles on the highway can
obstruct the vision of someone turning, which could create a traffic issue.
Mr. Neil noted that the ordinance was not being written in granite and, depending on
the public reaction, members can always go back and revisit it again.
Mr. Lindell echoed the sentiments of Mr. Sudler and Mr. Neil. He stated that he
thought that there was an obvious issue which the Planning Department was trying
to address. Mr. Lindell noted that Council still had time to review and make
adjustments to these proposed amendments prior to adoption of the ordinance and,
even if Council adopts them, changes can be made if issues and complaints arise. He
explained that his is the process of governing, you see an issue, you try to deal with
it, if other issues arise from that, you deal with them as they come.
The Committee recommended adoption of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (The First Reading of the
ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(All Members of All Committees)
The Council Committee of the Whole met with Council President Slavin presiding.
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Update on 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, and
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed a presentation entitled
“City of Dover, Delaware, 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Project Update June 2018.”
Members were provided with a copy of the City of Dover 2019Comprehensive Plan
Survey available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YPJPV2. In addition to the
survey, members were asked to complete an evaluation of the implementation of the
2008 Comprehensive Plan using the charts entitled “Evaluation of 2008 Goals and
Recommendations.”
Mr. Sudler noted that there were constituents on Queen Street who were interested
in the comprehensive development plan for that area. He noted that there is housing
for the local institutions, including Wesley College or Delaware State University,
etc., and the owners of property in the area around 101 North Queen Street asked him
to look into the comprehensive objectives for that area. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated
that he would be glad to review this information with Mr. Sudler. Mr. Hugg noted
that he had failed to mention that staff had identified five (5) target zones downtown
in which major activities may take place, one (1) of which he is referring to as the
new neighborhoods, which are basically located in the general area north and south
of Division Street, where the City is working with the National Council on
Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL), Habitat for Humanity,
and Restoring Central Dover. He indicated that they would welcome the opportunity
to share what they are thinking and to receive input from these property owners as
well. Mr. Sudler stated that they really want to know what the City is planning so
they can tailor their plans around that and know what is and isn’t permissible. He
noted that he would contact Mr. Hugg to schedule a meeting.
Mr. Polce noted that the data is critically important to this process. He expressed
concern that the survey would be collecting non-identifiable data, since this would
increase the probability for duplication of survey responses. Mr. Polce cautioned
against dispersing the survey using Survey Monkey and in paper format because it
would dilute the data and have an impact on what staff hopes to achieve. Referring
to the survey questions, Mr. Polce noted that there were some inconsistencies with
the way the questions were framed that could inherently have biases. He indicated
that everyone must be mindful on how data influences their decisions as policy
makers and stake holders, and encouraged them to take another look at what data
they’re trying to collect, how they’re collecting it and how it’s going to shape the
proposal. In response, Mr. Hugg explained that they were using the same survey that
had been used in 2003 and 2008 to ascertain if there are any trends. He noted that he
is not a great believer in open ended surveys but hopefully they will provide
reaffirmation or indicate a change regarding the top ten issues.
Mr. Anderson noted that many other municipalities similar in size to Dover bring in
firms to help complete their comprehensive plans and asked if the City was doing it
all in-house. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that the City had purchased the
professional version of Survey Monkey, which provided a lot of opportunities and
had some assistance from Strongpoint Marketing; however, the majority of the work
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was being done in-house. He explained that the City already has a good plan, so they
can take the time to refine it, instead of reinventing the wheel. Mr. Hugg indicated
that the five (5) staff members in the Planning Department ought to know enough
about the community or people who they can ask about the community to complete
the project in-house, so paying someone from outside the City would not be the right
way to go.
Mr. Anderson suggested, from a marketing point of view, that the City may want to
consider moving away from using the word “target” and instead using a term like
dream or dreaming zones. He noted that this was one of the more frequent
statements he had heard in the neighborhoods.
Mr. Hugg expressed his thanks to the staff involved in the Comprehensive Plan
project, noting that they are a great group.
Mr. Slavin reminded all Council and civilian Committee members of the mandatory
ethics training being held on June 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Sudler moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by
Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT -
MAY 29, 2018
The Board of Assessment Appeals reconvened at 1:00 pm, by Chairman William
Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel, Board
Members Tom Burns, James Galvin, Todd Stonesifer as well as City Deputy
Solicitor William W Pepper Sr., Esquire. Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A.
Bundek and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart.
Exemptions
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: Exempt Request:
26 N New Street $ 11,000
120 N Kirkwood Street $ 10,800
18 N New Street $ 66,300
15 N New Street $106,800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties
will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Mr. Simpson, Executive Director, was present for the hearing.
Mr. Simpson explained that 18 and 15 N New Street are scheduled for demolition,
permits have been applied for and approved. The structure on 26 N New Street has
already been demolished and 120 N Kirkwood Street was purchased as a vacant lot.
He assured the board that all 4 lots would rebuild by the end of 2019.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendations are, at
which time Mrs. Bundek replied that the organization meets all criteria to be exempt
and has been approved for exemptions in the past.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exemption for the four (4) properties,
which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
NCALL
Locations: Exempt Request
20 N Kirkwood Street $55,300
22 N Kirkwood Street $39,900
26 N Kirkwood Street $30,500
28 N Kirkwood Street $26,000
43 S Kirkwood Street $48,700
45 S Kirkwood Street $52,500
20 S Queen Street $35,800
60 S Queen Street $35,600
18 S Queen St. $12,000
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties
will be added back to the tax rolls. (As a supplemental billing)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Patricia Kelleher, Real Estate Development Manager was present for the hearing.
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Ms. Kelleher told the board that the organization is an Affordable Housing Agency
and has been in Dover since 1942. She also talked about their project called
"Restoring Central Dover", which is a community development project focusing on
revitalizing Dover's Central Core. Part of this project is to build affordable housing
for "First Time Home Buyers". With this being a new project, the organization has
closed on two homes this past year and is nearing the end of construction on others.
The organization recently purchased these nine (9) properties to really make an
impact on the community. Ms. Kelleher told the board that the City of Dover has
been very supportive, she also mentioned that the "Restoring Central Dover" has
been used as a basis for the City's DDD application.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the status of these properties is.
Ms. Kelleher told the board that the buildings were boarded up after the organization
purchased them, that asbestos has been removed and that all should be demolished
within two (2) to three (3) weeks. She also told the board that her organization is
working closely with CDHFH, revitalizing Downtown Dover.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the organization was holding the mortgages for the
properties they sold, at which time Ms. Kelleher told him, that they do not.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's recommendations are, at
which time Mrs. Bundek replied that the organization meets all criteria to be exempt
and has been approved for exemptions in the past.
Mr. Stonesifer asked to be recused from the vote.
Mr. Barnes wanted to know when all nine (9) properties would be ready to go back
on the market. Ms. Kelleher told him, that they all should be done in approximately
twenty-four (24) months.
Mr. Burns made the motion to go with the cities recommendation to exempt the
properties. Mr. Galvin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0 (1 recusal).
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and that a
certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Brandywine Valley SPCA Inc.
Location Exempt Request
1757 Horsepond Road $76,600
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This property was originally owned by Kent County Prevention Cruelty Animals; sold to a
private owner in 2012. It was tax exempt until the July 2012 billing. It has been purchased
by Brandywine Valley SPCA Inc. in May 2018.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed.
Laura Page, Community Engagement Manager for the organization was present for the
hearing.
She started the hearing by going over the history of the organization, which has been around
for almost 90 years, operation in Pennsylvania. The organization is currently providing pet
care for at risk families in Pennsylvania as well as the whole state of Delaware. Ms. Page
explained that there currently is a charge for boarding if an animal is retained by the
organization which is the reason they purchased this property, so pets may be held there until
their owners can pick them up. The organization has received a grant in the amount of
$300,000 to help with renovations. The organization also helps families who struggle to feed
their pets with free pet food, pet items such as cat litter as well as free vet care.
Ms. Page told the board that the organization recently had a free vaccination clinic on The
Green in Dover, because they did not have a facility in the area, at which time, approximately
1,600 pets where vaccinated. The organization also offers free or low-cost spay and neuter
services to low income families.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the Assessor what the City's position is, she replied that the city
has no position other than that this property had been exempt in the past.
Mr. Galvin asked how many animals the facility was going to be able to hold? Ms. Page said,
that she would not be able to tell until the necessary renovation had been made.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption, which was seconded by Mr. Galvin.
Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Dover Church of Christ
Location Exempt Request
1156 S Governors Avenue $163,600
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
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No information was provided during the 2017 Exempt Audit. Pilgrim Holiness
Church did not respond to our requests. This property was Exempt prior to the audit.
When the bills were sent out this year, we were notified that this should in fact be
under Church of Christ. Kent County Assessment did some research and informed
us that they made the name change to Dover Church of Christ.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
No one was present for the hearing. Therefore, the board waited a while to discuss
the exempt request. After it was apparent that nobody from the organization would
show, the board proceeded to discuss the request.
The Assessor went over the background and analysis.
Mr. Stonesifer asked if the property was exempt with Kent County, Mrs. Bundek told
him that it was.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if notification had been mailed to the church.
Mrs. Bundek explained that a notification letter had been mailed via Certified Mail
- Return Receipt Requested but had not been signed for. She told the board that the
letter was returned to the office. She also mentioned that an email was sent to the
minister of the church informing him of the date and time of the meeting.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that there seems to be a pattern, because nobody
responded to the letters mailed during the 2016 Exempt Audit. Mrs. Bundek
explained that the owner of record at that time was Pilgrim Holiness Church and that
the minister told her during a visit to the office, that he did not open those letters
because they were not addressed to him.
Mr. Burns asked if the property had been exempted in the past, which it had been up
until the 2016 Audit.
Mr. Stonesifer asked if the taxes had been paid. Mrs. Bundek told him that they are
not paid yet, because the church is waiting for the outcome of the hearing.
Chairman Garfinkel suggested to deny the exempt request, because nobody from the
church was present for the hearing. He suggested to wait for the church to appeal to
Council.
Mr. Stonesifer disagreed, he felt the board had information to discuss and should
make a ruling on this.
The Deputy City Solicitor pointed out that the property should be exempt, because
it falls within the Delaware Code.
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Mr. Burns made the motion that the exemption should be continues, Mr. Galvin
seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-1.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
The Salvation Army
Location Exempt Request
1278 Forrest Avenue $1,462,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
The Salvation Army purchased this property in January 2015. They have paid taxes
on this property since they've owned it.
This property is exempt with Kent County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
No one was present for the hearing. Therefore, the board waited a while to discuss
the exempt request. After it was apparent that nobody from the organization would
show, the board proceeded to discuss the request.
The Assessor went over the background and analysis.
Mr. Stonesifer asked for Mr. Peppers opinion, who told the board that in his opinion
the property should be exempt.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to accept the exempt request which was seconded
by Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Wilmington University
Location Exempt Request
3282 N DuPont Hwy. $12,237,700
3282 N DuPont Hwy. (Rear) $ 6,247,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Present were: Bill Manning, Attorney; Heather O'Connell, Vice President and CFO;
Christian Trowbridge, General Council; and Andy Lugan, responsible for everything
Real Estate.
Mr. Manning told the City that the University had been exempt from taxes since
2006. He mentioned that in 2016 the University received paperwork from the City
of Dover regarding an exempt audit. The paperwork was filled out and returned as
requested by the City.
Mr. Manning was wondering if it was something in the questionnaire, which
prompted the board to request a hearing with the University.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if any of the buildings on the campus were not used for
educational purposes.
Mr. Manning explained that there are three (3) buildings on the property, one of those
buildings is used for storage and that the other two are used for classes. He also
mentioned that the University does rent some rooms to other non-profit organizations
for educational purposes only. He offered to provide information regarding the
organizations who rented, when and how much they paid in rental fees.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the Assessor had any questions, she had none.
Mr. Pepper, Esq. was asked if he had any comments, at which time he told the board
that the University is clearly entitled to the exemption.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion no action be taken, which was seconded by
Mr. Galvin. Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Calvary Baptist Church of Dover
Location Exempt Request
2285 Forrest Ave. $1,881,800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Leon Battle, Chairman of the Trustee Board, was present.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the property was used for.
Mr. Battle told the board that the congregation bought this piece of land to build a
new church.
Mr. Burns asked if construction would begin soon? Mr. Battle explained that
construction would not start for a couple more years, because the church is still
raising money.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if the church was renting the property to a farmer for
farming.
Mr. Battle told the board that the land has been rented to the farmer they purchased
it from until last year.
Mr. Burns wanted to know if the congregation currently owns a church.
Mr. Battle told him that their current church is located on Queen Street.
Mr. Burns was questioning why a small church would buy a 76-acre lot to build a
church they have no money for?
Mr. Galvin pointed out that this piece of land is zoned R10.
Mr. Battle told the board that the church did attempt to start building on the lot
approximately ten (10) years ago but could not start because the loan did not go
through.
Mr. Galvin went over the permits listed on the property record card, verifying that an
attempt had been made.
Mr. Burns asked the city solicitor about his opinion.
Mr. Pepper, Esq. explained that the property is currently not held by way of
investment. He pointed out that the cost for a $4,000,000 church would be quite
substantial.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Mr. Pepper Esq. if the property should be exempt if the
church is not using it for income property. In Chairman Garfinkel's opinion the
church should keep record of when the land is farmed by the farmer and how much
was paid in rental fees.
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Mr. Pepper Esq. told the board that the property cannot be used for profit, but the
income from the farming could be used to help maintain the land, because the
property is located within the City of Dover city limits and would be subject to the
City's maintenance code and would be required to be cut up to 4-5 times a year,
which could be quite substantial for a lot that size.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Pepper Esq., if the property was not held by way of investment
and is owned by a church it should be exempt. Mr. Pepper replied with a yes.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Battle if it was the intent of the church to raise money to build
a new church, he also pointed out the that the congregation has 2 pieces of collateral
one being the vacant land the other one the Church on Queen Street. Mr. Battle told
the board that they are still in the process of raising money.
Mr. Burns made the motion to continue the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Stonesifer.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Delaware State University
Location Exempt Request
1200 N DuPont Hwy (portion) $235,893,000 (portion)
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
It was requested by some members of Council to verify the exemption status.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Robert Shrove, Vice President and Denese Lindsey AVP for Finance
Ms. Lindsey explained that the property in question is part of the University's tillable
land, which is used for overflow parking for some of the University's major events
such as graduations and football games. The lot is also used twice a year for race
parking, plus tent sales for one of the car dealerships in the City of Dover. The money
raised at these events is used for the University's scholarship program.
Mr. Pepper asked for Ms. Lindsey to elaborate on the acreage required for the tillable
land.
Ms. Lindsey did not have specific numbers with her but did let the Board know of
other tillable pieces of land owned by the University.
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When asked by Mr. Pepper how long it has been since this piece of land has been
tilled, Ms. Lindsey explained that it has been approximately 15 year and went on by
explaining that the field is also used by the Field and Track team.
Mr. Burns asked if the IRS from 990 would show how much income this property
generated in 2017. Ms. Lindsey told him that it does.
Mr. Burns asked if the School had any plans on developing this land. Ms. Lindsey
told him that the school had thought about it a few years ago, but never did anything
with it.
Mr. Galvin asked if the decision not to build on this land was because the University
was required to have so many acres of tillable land. Ms. Lindsey was not sure what
the reason was.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if there is a requirement as to how many acres tillable land
the school owns, Ms. Lindsay said that there was, but she did not know how many
acres that would be. She offered to get that number to the board.
Mr. Burns asked if only the net income of the proceeds from the lot are going to the
Foundation and are they documented. Ms. Lindsey told the Board that these numbers
are documented and offered to provide the documents to the board. Mr. Burns wanted
to make sure that this property is used for the benefit of the students and not just used
as income producing property.
Mr. Galvin asked if there is a written agreement, Ms. Lindsey explained that this is
a practice and a written procedure.
Mr. Burns asked if the parking for Dover Downs and the tent sale for the car
dealership were long term. Ms. Lindsey told the board that they are not and that in
fact the revenue generated from the race parking has been going down substantially
in the last few years.
Mr. Burns made the motion to maintain the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Stonesifer. Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Board’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if a copy of the procedures could be emailed to the
Assessor's office.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-05 AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000
ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, advised that Resolution No. 2018-05 would authorize the
refunding of the 2008 Electric Revenue Bonds, noting that the City would recognize a savings of
approximately $2M.
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, Resolution No. 2018-05 was unanimously
adopted, as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000 ELECTRIC
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 158, Volume 36, Laws of Delaware, as amended (the "City
Charter") and Chapter Ill, Volume 52, Laws of Delaware, as amended (collectively, the "Enabling
Acts"), the City of Dover (the "City") is authorized to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of
financing and refinancing improvements to its electric system; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Resolution on December 23, 1985,
as subsequently supplemented (the "Original Bond Resolution") in order to issue various series of
electric revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Original Bond Resolution was amended and restated by a Resolution adopted on
August 23, 2004 (the "Bond Resolution"); and
WHEREAS, the City issued The City of Dover, Delaware $22,200,000 Electric Revenue Bonds,
Series 2008 (the "2008 Bonds") pursuant to the Bond Resolution as supplemented by Resolutions
adopted on March 10, 2007 and July 14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond Resolution in
order to refund the 2008 Bonds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dover, Delaware (the
"Council") as follows (at least three fourths of all members thereof concurring therein):
1. The Council authorizes the sale of the City's electric revenue refunding bonds pursuant to the
Bond Resolution in the aggregate principal amount of up to $18,000,000 (the "2018 Bonds")
for a project (the "Project") consisting of: (a) the refunding of the 2008 Bonds; and (b) the
payment of the costs of issuing the 2018 Bonds.
2. The 2018 Bonds shall be sold in a competitive sale in such manner, subject to such terms and
at such price as the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall be in the best
interest of the City.
3. The Mayor and the Controller/Treasurer are each authorized to accept a bid received in
connection with a competitive sale so long as the bid provides for at least a 3% savings for
the City.
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4. The City declares its official intent within the meaning of Income Tax Regulation §1.150-2
to issue up to $18,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2018 Bonds to finance the
Project.
5. The 2018 Bonds shall be issued in one or more series, shall bear interest at such rates, shall
be payable and shall mature at such times, shall contain such provisions for optional and
mandatory redemption, shall be in such form, certificated or book entry, and shall contain
such other terms and conditions as the Mayor and Controller/Treasurer shall determine shall
be in the best interest of the City.
6. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are authorized to prepare and distribute a Preliminary
Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the 2018 Bonds and to deem
such Preliminary Official Statement final for the purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and to finalize and distribute an Official Statement.
7. The Mayor and Controller/Treasurer are each authorized to enter into a contract with one or
more purchasers of the 2018 Bonds providing for the City to issue and sell said bonds in
accordance with the terms of said contract and this Resolution.
8. Upon entering into a contract to issue and sell the 2018 Bonds, the Mayor shall promptly
inform the Council of the terms thereof whereupon the Council shall adopt a Resolution
confirming the terms thereof.
9. The City hereby covenants for the benefit of holders of the 2018 Bonds that, so long as any
2018 Bonds are outstanding, it will file, or cause to be filed, all financial information,
operating data and notices of material events in order to comply with the requirements of
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the 2018 Bonds.
10. The City Clerk shall forth with cause to be published once in a newspaper published in the
City a notice in substantially the following form:
"NOTICE"
"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Dover, Delaware
on June 25, 2018 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended,
adopted a resolution entitled as follows:
‘A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UP TO $18,000,000
ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER’
The purpose of the issuance of said bonds is to provide funds to finance or refinance
certain improvements to the City'S electric system.
Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its
provisions must be commenced within thirty (30) days after the publication of this
notice.
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After the expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense
founded upon the invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be
asserted, nor shall the validity of such resolution or any of its provisions be open to
question in any court upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding
commenced within such period.
By order of the City Council of the City of Dover, Delaware."
11. The Mayor, Controller/Treasurer and Clerk of Council are hereby authorized and directed
to take all action deemed by them as necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this
resolution.
12. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SLAVIN -
DANA T. SHELTON - SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE -
ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 2019
Council President Slavin recommended the appointment of Mr. Dana T. Shelton to serve on the
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee for a one-year term to expire May 2019.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the appointment of Mr. Shelton, as
recommended by Council President Slavin. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-06 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
Council President Slavin reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under
“Government,” or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us.
Since the ordinance amends the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended
referral of the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 16, 2018 and that a public hearing
be set for the Council Meeting of August 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., at which time final action by Council
will take place.
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that the amendments
were being proposed in an effort to streamline and improve the ordinance by addressing uses that
are not regulated or permitted and to clarify instances where confusion or other issues result in a lot
of waivers. He noted that the amendments would create an IPM3 zoning district which would
provide for aviation and aeronautic uses as the primary use and would apply to portions or all of the
existing park at the end of Horsepond Road that abuts the Dover Air Force Base and includes the
civil air terminal and the Kent County Aeropark.
Mr. Hugg advised that the amendments would address vehicle signage and some lack of clarity
relating to the term of “solely used for advertising purposes”. This amendment would include
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criteria that would allow the City Planner to make a determination about when a vehicle with a sign
painted on it is actually being used as a sign, as opposed to a vehicle engaged in business or trade.
Mr. Hugg stated that the amendments would eliminate the current 125% maximum parking provision
that, in practice, has proved to be an unreasonable restriction on certain kinds of uses. He noted that
good examples are doctors' offices, restaurants, banks, and uses that have a high peak for parking
demand and for which 125% of the space allowance may not be adequate. Mr. Hugg noted that staff
would substitute a land coverage calculation related to how much the property could be used totally
for buildings and parking as an alternative. He advised that this issue was brought to his attention
previously by the development community and it has been the subject of a number of waivers
granted by the Planning Commission in order to allow those uses to be located in Dover.
Mr. Lewis moved to refer the amendments to the Planning Commission on July 16, 2018 and
to set a public hearing before City Council for August 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Zoning Ordinance Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-06 AMENDING APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 3 -
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; ARTICLE 4 - ZONING BULK AND PARKING REGULATIONS,
ARTICLE 5, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 6 - OFF-STREET PARKING,
DRIVEWAYS AND LOADING FACILITIES, AND ARTICLE 12 - DEFINITIONS
(Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee)
FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-05
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
June 11, 2018. Council President Slavin reminded members of the public that copies of the
proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City's website
at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised that the amount for plant operations (line number 456)
was reduced by $236,000 in the Final Reading. She noted that the reduction was attributed to some
personnel changes in the plant budget.
Noting that there had been revisions to the State’s budget regarding streets, Mr. Anderson requested
Mrs. Mitchell to explain how that would impact the City. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell advised that
it appears that the Municipal Street Aid (MSA) may be increased and, if so, the City should receive
more MSA than what was budgeted for. She noted that if additional MSA were received, a budget
amendment would be presented to City Council. Mrs. Mitchell advised that her current plan would
be to apply those funds toward the street program.
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted
Ordinance #2018-05 (Exhibit #1).
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CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced that phase one of the installation of the LED lights,
has been implemented and she encouraged members to go by and see them. She noted that she had
received positive comments from the Police Department regarding the improvement in the lights.
Mrs. Mitchell thanked staff for their hours of dedicated service during the Firefly Music Festival.
She noted that the Police, Public Works, Emergency Management, and Planning and Inspections
staff put in a lot of hours, did a great job, and were a real help.
Mrs. Mitchell reminded members of the upcoming Fourth of July celebration.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council President Slavin announced that mandatory ethics training would be held the following night
in the Council Chambers. He also wished Councilman Hare a happy birthday on July 6th.
Mr. Neil advised that he and Mr. Cole have asked for comments from the residents of the Third
District regarding the Firefly Music Festival and that he would provide a written report to both the
City Manager and the Director of Planning and Community Development when the report is
compiled. He noted that the residents of Wild Meadows recognize the economic benefit of the
festival to both the City and the State and they recognize the efforts that Red Frog and Dover
Motorsports have made to make it as comfortable for them as possible.
Mr. Anderson reminded the public that every 10 years the City of Dover updates its Comprehensive
Plan and there is currently a survey available to gather input from those who live, work, worship, or
learn in the City. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and
Community Development, advised that staff was in the middle of the research and data collection
activities associated with the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that they are repeating the survey
technique that was utilized in 2003 and 2008. Mr. Hugg advised that they had received over 100
responses from a wide range of ages, incomes, residents, and non-residents. He noted that the survey
was available online and at City Hall, the Library, Weyandt Hall, and the Pitts Center. He requested
members to encourage their neighbors and friends to take the opportunity to fill out the survey,
noting that it is one way to get an idea of what the expectations and needs and desires of the residents
of the City of Dover are as they look 10 years in the future.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
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All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 25, 2018, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Ordinance #2018-05 - Fiscal Year 2018/2019 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 06/25/2018
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty Nine Million Three Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand
3 Two Hundred dollars ($49,379,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2017/18 2018/19
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 6,072,200 $ 5,399,700
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 598,300 751,600
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 100,000 100,000
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 300,000 300,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,467,000 1,470,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,956,000 1,969,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 77,200 57,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 492,100 510,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 13,132,600 13,274,400
20 RECREATION REVENUE 152,400 150,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 683,300 685,600
22 SANITATION FEES 3,080,400 3,095,400
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 97,600 97,900
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,400,500 1,439,500
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 172,800 137,900
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 23,710,200 24,038,300
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS W/WW 1,716,100 1,764,600
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS ELECTRIC 3,660,100 3,875,500
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,376,200 5,640,100
31 GRANTS:
32 POLICE RELATED/EXTRA DUTY 60,000 90,000
33 POLICE PENSION GRANT 415,000 466,000
34 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
35 MISC GRANT REVENUE 25,000 25,000
36 HISTORIC DISTRICT GRANT 6,500 -
37 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 605,000 679,500
38 TRANSFERS FROM:
39 TRANSFER TAX 1,482,400 1,459,300
40 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 673,100 665,300
41 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 511,800 497,000
42 WATER/WASTEWATER 900,000 1,000,000
43 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 10,000,000
44 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,567,300 13,621,600
45 TOTAL REVENUES 43,258,700 43,979,500
46 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
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47 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
48 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
49 2017/18 2018/19
50 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
51 CITY CLERK $ 440,700 $ 442,500
52 COUNCIL 155,100 144,800
53 TAX ASSESSOR 241,200 244,500
54 FIRE 774,900 789,800
55 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,101,200 1,195,000
56 LIBRARY 1,715,800 1,767,400
57 RECREATION 811,500 1,000,600
58 LIFE SAFETY 500,900 504,200
59 CODE ENFORCEMENT 452,100 610,500
60 PLANNING 568,000 568,200
61 INSPECTIONS 724,800 568,100
62 POLICE 16,713,300 16,737,500
63 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 560,000 600,000
64 STREETS 1,202,100 1,409,100
65 SANITATION 2,566,600 2,475,200
66 CITY MANAGER 820,500 1,005,200
67 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 781,200 731,000
68 FINANCE 1,038,900 946,200
69 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 720,100 720,800
70 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 633,200 652,900
71 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 278,800 277,600
72 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 610,600 726,000
73 FLEET MAINTENANCE 840,200 832,500
74 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,174,700 1,197,100
75 HUMAN RESOURCES 448,700 485,600
76 MAYOR 119,300 173,700
77 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 35,994,400 36,806,000
78 OTHER EXPENSES
79 DEBT SERVICE 443,100 500,000
80 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
81 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 25,000 25,000
82 INSURANCE 735,000 735,000
83 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,063,000 1,894,900
84 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 70,900 500,000
85 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 21,000 28,000
86 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 100,000
87 STREET LIGHTS 810,000 815,000
88 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,418,000 4,747,900
89 TRANSFERS
90 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 214,700 -
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,368,700 3,013,800
92 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 811,500 585,000
93 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 415,000 466,000
94 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E FUND - 200,000
95 APPROP. TO THE GENERAL PENSION FUND 698,900 -
96 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 10,000 -
97 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,518,800 4,264,800
98 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 43,931,200 45,818,700
99 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 5,399,700 3,560,500
100 TOTALS $ 49,330,900 $ 49,379,200
101 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
102 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
103 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
104 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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105 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
106 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
107 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
108
109 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
110 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Four Thousand Three Hundred dollars
111 ($4,004,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
112 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
113 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
114 REVENUES
115 2017/18 2018/19
116 REVISED BUDGET
117 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,637,200 $ 521,700
118 REVENUES
119 STATE GRANTS - Other 63,000 -
120 INTEREST EARNINGS 8,300 -
121 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,368,700 3,013,800
122 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE 235,800 80,000
123 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 418,300 388,800
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 2,094,100 3,482,600
125 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,094,100 3,482,600
126 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
127 EXPENSE SUMMARY
128 2017/18 2018/19
129 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
130 CITY CLERK $ 156,200 $ -
131 FIRE 145,700 222,500
132 GROUNDS 62,500 188,000
133 RECREATION 331,800 536,100
134 POLICE 379,900 512,000
135 STREETS 1,977,000 2,215,000
136 SANITATION 42,000 34,400
137 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 63,600 57,600
138 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100 28,800
139 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 3,183,800 3,794,400
140 TRANSFERS
141 TRANSFERS TO PARKLAND RESERVE 25,800 -
142 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 25,800 -
143 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,209,600 3,794,400
144 BUDGET BALANCE 521,700 209,900
145 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 3,731,300 $ 4,004,300
146 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
147 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
148 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
149 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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150 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
151 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
152 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
153 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
154 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty Thousand dollars ($760,000) or so much
155 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use
156 by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending
157 June 30, 2019:
158 CASH RECEIPTS
159 2017/18 2018/19
160 REVISED BUDGET
161 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 743,600 $ 751,300
162 INTEREST EARNED 10,800 8,700
163 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
164 EXPENSE SUMMARY
165 2017/18 2018/19
166 REVISED BUDGET
167 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 754,400 $ 760,000
168 TOTALS $ 754,400 $ 760,000
169 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
170 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
171 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
172 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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173 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred dollars
178 ($999,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
179 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
180 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
181 CASH RECEIPTS
182 2017/18 2018/19
183 REVISED BUDGET
184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,576,100 $ 1,388,400
185 RECEIPTS
186 INTEREST EARNINGS 18,500 -
187 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 214,700 -
188 TOTAL RECEIPTS 233,200 -
189 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
190 EXPENSE SUMMARY
191 2017/18 2018/19
192 REVISED BUDGET
193 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 418,300 $ 388,800
194 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,391,000 999,600
195 TOTALS $ 1,809,300 $ 1,388,400
196 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
197 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
198 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
199 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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200 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
201 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
202 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
203 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
204 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred dollars ($53,900) or so
205 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
206 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018
207 and ending June 30, 2019:
208 OPERATING REVENUES
209 2017/18 2018/19
210 REVISED BUDGET
211 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 336,300 $ 133,900
212 INTEREST INCOME 4,900 -
213 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
214 OPERATING EXPENSES
215 2017/18 2018/19
216 REVISED BUDGET
217 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 235,800 $ 80,000
218 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 105,400 213,900
219 TOTALS $ 341,200 $ 133,900
220 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
221 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
222 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
223 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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224 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
225 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND
226 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
227 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
228 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nineteen Million One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Seven
229 Hundred dollars ($19,162,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
230 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
231 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
232 2017/18 2018/19
233 REVISED BUDGET
234 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,680,500 $ 1,991,200
235 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,399,700 1,680,900
236 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,080,200 3,672,100
237 BASE REVENUE
238 WATER SERVICES 5,794,100 5,897,400
239 WASTEWATER SERVICES 3,643,400 3,620,600
240 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 2,842,900 2,819,300
241 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,818,100 1,813,100
242 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 359,800 400,600
243 WATER IMPACT FEES 905,500 450,000
244 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 816,300 420,000
245 INTEREST - WATER 12,700 7,600
246 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 12,700 7,600
247 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 48,000 54,400
248 TOTAL REVENUES 16,253,500 15,490,600
249 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
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250 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
251 WATER/WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
252 2017/18 2018/19
253 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
254 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 523,300 $ 502,400
255 WATER DEPARTMENT 650,300 750,000
256 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 981,000 986,200
257 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 1,791,100 1,805,800
258 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,945,700 4,044,400
259 OTHER EXPENSES
260 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 524,600 520,500
261 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 612,800 611,200
262 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 242,200 215,500
263 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 4,000 30,000
264 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 144,800 41,400
265 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 3,740,500 3,750,000
266 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,716,100 1,764,600
267 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 26,000 28,000
268 BOND ISSUE COSTS 40,000 40,000
269 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 7,051,000 7,001,200
270 TRANSFER TO:
271 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
272 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 400,000 500,000
273 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
274 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,586,500 1,800,000
275 SEWER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 203,500 -
276 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE 380,900 -
277 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 298,000
278 GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION 7,500 -
279 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 4,664,900 4,898,000
280 TOTAL EXPENSES 15,661,600 15,943,600
281 BUDGET BALANCES
282 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,991,200 1,937,750
283 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,680,900 1,281,350
284 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,672,100 3,219,100
285 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 19,333,700 $ 19,162,700
286 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
287 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
288 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
289 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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290 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
291 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
292 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
293 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
294 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eleven Million Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Nine
295 Hundred dollars ($11,548,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
296 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
297 the fiscal year begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
298 CASH RECEIPTS
299 2017/18 2018/19
300 REVISED BUDGET
301 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,836,100 $ 2,275,200
302 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 1,008,500 88,300
303 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,844,600 2,363,500
304 REVENUES
305 STATE LOAN FUND - WATER - 4,000,000
306 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER - 1,033,900
308 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,586,500 1,800,000
309 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,586,500 1,800,000
310 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 48,700 40,400
311 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE - 421,100
312 INTEREST INCOME 93,200 90,000
307 MISC RECEIPTS 7,400 -
313 TOTAL REVENUES 3,322,300 9,185,400
314 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 9,166,900 $ 11,548,900
315 EXPENSE SUMMARY
316 2017/18 2018/19
317 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
318 WATER 1,742,000 $ 515,300
319 WASTEWATER 2,569,500 2,505,200
320 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200 4,000,000
321 TOTAL EXPENSES 6,779,700 7,020,500
322 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 2,275,200 3,645,300
323 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 88,300 883,100
324 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 2,363,500 4,528,400
325 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 9,143,200 $ 11,548,900
326 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
327 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
328 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
329 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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330 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
331 WATER/WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
332 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
333 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
334 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred dollars
335 ($1,069,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
336 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
337 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
338 CASH RECEIPTS
339 2017/18 2018/19
340 REVISED BUDGET
341 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 527,200 $ 531,200
342 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 526,000 530,000
343 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,053,200 1,061,200
344 RECEIPTS
345 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 7,700 4,000
346 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 7,600 4,000
347 TOTAL RECEIPTS 15,300 8,000
348 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
349 EXPENSE SUMMARY
350 2017/18 2018/19
351 REVISED BUDGET
352 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 534,900 $ 535,200
353 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 533,600 534,000
354 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,068,500 1,069,200
355 TOTALS $ 1,068,500 $ 1,069,200
356 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
357 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
358 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
359 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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360 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
361 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
362 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
363 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
364 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred
365 dollars ($5,547,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
366 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
367 year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
368 CASH RECEIPTS
369 2017/18 2018/19
370 REVISED BUDGET
371 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 652,500 $ 657,500
372 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,540,600 4,848,500
373 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,193,100 5,506,000
374 RECEIPTS
375 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 5,000
376 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 42,100 36,800
377 TOTAL RECEIPTS 46,300 41,800
378 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
379 EXPENSE SUMMARY
380 2017/18 2018/19
381 REVISED BUDGET
382 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES $ 48,700 $ 40,400
383 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES - 421,100
382 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 608,000 622,100
383 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 3,582,700 4,464,200
384 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,190,700 5,086,300
385 TOTALS $ 4,239,400 $ 5,547,800
386 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
387 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
388 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
389 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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390 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
391 WATER/WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
392 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
393 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
394 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Thirty-Eight Thousand dollars ($538,000) or so
395 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
396 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and
397 ending June 30, 2019:
398 CASH RECEIPTS
399 2017/18 2018/19
400 REVISED BUDGET
401 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 251,700 $ 255,100
402 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 278,300 282,300
403 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 530,000 537,400
404 RECEIPTS
405 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER $ 3,500 400
406 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,100 200
407 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,600 600
408 TOTALS $ 537,600 $ 538,000
409 BUDGET SUMMARY
410 2017/18 2018/19
411 REVISED BUDGET
412 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER 255,200 $ 255,500
413 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 282,400 282,500
414 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 537,600 538,000
415 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 537,600 $ 538,000
416 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
417 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
418 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
419 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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420 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
421 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
422 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
423 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
424 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand One
425 Hundred dollars ($92,959,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
426 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
427 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
428 2017/18 2018/19
429 REVISED BUDGET
430 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,252,500 $ 12,393,600
431 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (6,208,900) (2,877,400)
432 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 16,043,600 9,516,200
433 BASE REVENUE
434 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,598,200 81,192,600
435 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
436 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 490,800 524,300
437 RENT REVENUE 132,400 104,500
438 GREEN ENERGY 132,300 127,400
439 INTEREST EARNINGS 206,000 195,000
440 TOTAL REVENUES 82,749,900 83,442,900
441 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
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442 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES
443 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
444 2017/18 2018/19
445 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
446 POWER SUPPLY $ 22,557,900 $ 24,232,900
447 SOLAR ENERGY 2,661,300 2,685,400
448 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 371,200 392,300
449 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 835,000 1,085,000
450 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 578,300 309,600
451 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 64,000 54,000
452 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 6,024,400 5,394,600
453 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 6,900,200 6,921,000
454 CAPACITY CHARGES 10,482,500 16,663,400
455 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 50,474,800 57,738,200
456 PLANT OPERATIONS 6,146,500 6,216,000
457 GENERATIONS FUELS 817,400 778,400
458 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (958,100) (1,089,100)
459 PJM CREDITS (535,400) (454,400)
460 CAPACITY CREDITS (7,120,100) (14,589,000)
461 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (1,649,700) (9,138,100)
462 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 48,825,100 48,600,100
463 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
464 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 3,609,700 3,673,500
465 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,247,900 1,223,500
466 ADMINISTRATION 777,000 625,400
467 METER READING 393,500 401,800
468 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 656,700 690,700
469 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 6,684,800 6,614,900
470 OTHER EXPENSES:
471 UTILITY TAX 1,190,200 1,299,100
472 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 250,000 250,000
473 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 250,000 -
474 LEGAL EXPENSES 125,000 -
475 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 820,300 721,400
476 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 80,600 163,800
477 PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,234,500 -
478 OPEB UNFUNDED LIABILITY 1,000,000 -
479 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 132,300 127,400
480 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,660,100 3,875,500
481 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 17,000 17,500
482 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 324,500 327,000
483 DEBT SERVICE 1,605,500 1,584,700
484 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 10,690,000 8,366,400
485 TRANSFER TO:
486 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 5,000,000 6,400,000
487 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 10,000,000
488 TRANSFER TO DEPRECIATION RESERVE - 2,500,000
489 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 5,200,000 -
490 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 20,200,000 18,900,000
491 TOTAL EXPENSES 86,399,900 82,481,400
492 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 12,393,600 10,477,700
493 TOTALS $ 98,793,500 $ 92,959,100
494 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
495 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
496 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
497 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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498 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
499 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
500 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
501 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
502 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine
503 Hundred dollars ($15,789,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
504 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
505 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
506 REVENUES
507 2017/18 2018/19
508 REVISED BUDGET
509 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,365,700 $ 8,332,100
510 REVENUES
511 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 5,000,000 6,400,000
512 TRANSFER FROM WATER/WASTEWATER - 298,000
513 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - 200,000
514 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 370,000 450,000
516 INTEREST EARNINGS 109,800 109,800
517 TOTAL REVENUES 5,479,800 7,457,800
518 TOTALS $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
519 EXPENSE SUMMARY
520 2017/18 2018/19
521 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
522 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 8,500 $ 1,175,200
523 ELECTRIC GENERATION 2,816,600 1,546,000
524 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,725,500 1,383,000
525 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,485,100 2,245,500
526 ELECTRICAL METERING 36,000 -
527 ERP SYSTEM 1,441,700 548,000
528 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,513,400 6,897,700
529 BUDGET BALANCE 8,332,100 8,892,200
530 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 15,845,500 $ 15,789,900
531 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
532 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
533 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
534 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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535 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
536 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
537 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
538 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
539 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Three Hundred dollars
540 ($877,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
541 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
542 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
543 CASH RECEIPTS
544 2017/18 2018/19
545 REVISED BUDGET
546 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 862,500 $ 871,400
547 RECEIPTS
548 INTEREST EARNINGS 13,800 5,900
549 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,800 5,900
550 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
551 EXPENSE SUMMARY
552 2017/18 2018/19
553 REVISED BUDGET
554 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 879,300 $ 877,300
555 TOTALS $ 876,300 $ 877,300
556 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
557 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
558 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
559 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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560 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
561 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
562 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
563 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
564 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifteen Million Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Nine
565 Hundred dollars ($15,958,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
566 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
567 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
568 CASH RECEIPTS
569 2017/18 2018/19
570 REVISED BUDGET
571 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,038,300 $ 13,173,700
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572 INTEREST EARNINGS 208,700 285,200
573 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND - 2,500,000
574 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
BUDGET SUMMARY
575 2017/18 2018/19
576 REVISED BUDGET
577 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
578 TOTALS $ 13,247,000 $ 15,958,900
579 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
580 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
581 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
582 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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583 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
584 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
585 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
586 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
587 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Two
588 Hundred dollars ($13,618,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
589 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
590 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
591 CASH RECEIPTS
592 2017/18 2018/19
593 REVISED BUDGET
594 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,193,200 $ 13,330,200
595 INTEREST EARNINGS 211,200 288,600
596 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
597 BUDGET SUMMARY
598 2017/18 2018/19
599 REVISED BUDGET
600 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
601 TOTALS $ 13,404,400 $ 13,618,800
602 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
603 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
604 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
605 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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606 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
607 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
608 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
609 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
610 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand Two Hundred dollars
611 ($788,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
612 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
613 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
614 CASH RECEIPTS
615 2017/18 2018/19
616 REVISED BUDGET
617 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 774,700 $ 764,811
618 INTEREST EARNINGS 12,400 23,389
619 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
620 BUDGET SUMMARY
621 2017/18 2018/19
622 REVISED BUDGET
623 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 787,100 $ 788,200
624 TOTALS $ 787,100 $ 788,200
625 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
626 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
627 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
628 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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629 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
630 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
631 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2018-2019
632 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
633 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Million Eight Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Seven
634 Hundred dollars ($9,848,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
635 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
636 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
637 CASH RECEIPTS
638 2017/18 2018/19
639 REVISED BUDGET
640 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,637,400 $ 9,798,700
641 INTEREST EARNINGS 170,200 50,000
642 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 5,200,000 -
643 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
644 BUDGET SUMMARY
645 2017/18 2018/19
646 REVISED BUDGET
647 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND $ 6,208,900 $ 2,877,400
647 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,798,700 6,971,300
648 TOTALS $ 16,007,600 $ 9,848,700
649 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
650 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
651 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
652 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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653 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
654 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
655 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
656 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
657 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred dollars
658 ($665,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
659 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
660 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
661 CASH RECEIPTS
662 2017/18 2018/19
663 REVISED BUDGET
664 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
665 STATE GRANT 673100 665,300
666 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
667 BUDGET SUMMARY
668 2017/18 2018/19
669 REVISED BUDGET
670 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 673,100 $ 665,300
671 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
672 TOTALS $ 673,200 $ 665,400
673 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
674 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
675 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
676 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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903 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
904 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
905 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
906 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
907 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Three
908 Hundred dollars ($1,459,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
909 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
910 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
911 CASH RECEIPTS
912 2017/18 2018/19
913 REVISED BUDGET
914 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
915 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,482,400 1,459,300
916 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
917 BUDGET SUMMARY
918 2017/18 2018/19
919 REVISED BUDGET
920 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
921 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
922 TOTALS $ 1,482,400 $ 1,459,300
923 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
924 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
925 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
926 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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701 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
702 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
703 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
704 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
705 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Seven
706 Hundred dollars ($2,375,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
707 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
708 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
709 OPERATING REVENUES
710 2017/18 2018/19
711 REVISED BUDGET
712 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,257,700 $ 1,444,700
713 INTEREST INCOME 22,500 22,500
714 PREMIUM FROM CITY 904,300 908,500
715 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
716 OPERATING EXPENSES
717 2017/18 2018/19
718 REVISED BUDGET
719 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 565,000 $ 550,000
720 INSURANCE 110,800 110,000
721 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 39,000 39,000
722 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000 25,000
723 TOTAL EXPENSES 739,800 724,000
724 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,444,700 1,651,700
725 TOTALS $ 2,184,500 $ 2,375,700
726 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
727 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
728 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
729 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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730 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
731 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
732 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
733 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
734 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
735 ($570,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
736 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
737 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
738 OPERATING REVENUES
739 2017/18 2018/19
740 REVISED BUDGET
741 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 70,900 $ 70,900
742 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 500,000
743 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
744 OPERATING EXPENSES
745 2017/18 2018/19
746 REVISED BUDGET
747 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 500,000 $ 500,000
748 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 70,900 70,900
749 TOTALS $ 570,900 $ 570,900
750 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
751 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
752 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
753 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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754 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
755 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
756 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
757 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
758 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred dollars
759 ($289,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
760 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
761 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
762 OPERATING REVENUES
763 2017/18 2018/19
764 REVISED BUDGET
765 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
766 STATE GRANT 280,800 287,900
767 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 1,600
768 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
769 OPERATING EXPENSES
770 2017/18 2018/19
771 REVISED BUDGET
772 STATE GRANTS
773 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,500
774 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 25,000
775 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 12,500
776 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 26,100
777 BOOKS 128,800 126,000
778 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 2,000
779 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 3,500
780 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 79,000
781 POSTAGE 200 100
782 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 4,000
783 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 2,000
784 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,200
785 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 287,900
786 FEDERAL GRANTS
787 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 1,600
788 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 1,600
789 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 289,500
790 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
791 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 289,500
792 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
793 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
794 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
795 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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796 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
797 POLICE GRANTS FUND
798 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
799 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
800 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred dollars
801 ($456,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
802 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
803 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
804 OPERATING REVENUES
805 2017/18 2018/19
806 REVISED BUDGET
807 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 121,600 $ 63,500
808 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 671,900 393,000
809 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
810 OPERATING EXPENSES
811 2017/18 2018/19
812 REVISED BUDGET
813 EXPENDITURES
814 PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES
815 CADET PROGRAM SALARIES 11,900 $ 11,900
816 CADET PROGRAM FICA 900 900
817 CADET PROGRAM W/COMP 700 700
818 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
819 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 365,900 317,000
820 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
821 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 20,000
822 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 210,000 -
823 TRAINING 25,000 15,000
824 AUDIT FEES 1,000 1,000
825 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 635,400 366,500
826 OTHER FINANCING USES
827 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 100,000 90,000
828 TOTAL FINANCING USES 100,000 90,000
829 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 58,100 -
830 TOTALS $ 793,500 $ 456,500
831 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
832 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
833 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
834 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
835 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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677 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
678 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
679 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
680 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
681 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand One Hundred dollars
682 ($497,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
683 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
684 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
685 CASH RECEIPTS
686 2017/18 2018/19
687 REVISED BUDGET
688 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
689 POLICE FINES 511,800 497,000
690 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
691 BUDGET SUMMARY
692 2017/18 2018/19
693 REVISED BUDGET
694 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 511,800 $ 497,000
695 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
696 TOTALS $ 511,900 $ 497,100
697 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
698 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
699 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
700 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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836 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
837 CDBG GRANT FUND
838 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
839 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
840 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
841 ($232,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
842 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
843 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
844 OPERATING REVENUES
845 2017/18 2018/19
846 REVISED BUDGET
847 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,100 $ 2,500
848 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 318,700 230,300
849 TOTALS $ 320,800 $ 232,800
850 OPERATING EXPENSES
851 2017/18 2018/19
852 REVISED BUDGET
853 EXPENDITURES
854 PRIOR YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM $ 6,800 $ -
855 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 11,800 -
856 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 35,900 -
857 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 15,000 -
858 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 70,000 70,000
859 CURRENT YEAR CONNECTION SUPP PROGRAM 3,000 5,000
860 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 24,000 22,000
861 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 26,000 29,200
862 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 21,300 20,000
863 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 40,000 38,000
864 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 64,900 46,100
865 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 318,700 230,300
866 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500
868 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE NSP 6,300 6,300
869 TOTALS $ 321,200 $ 232,800
870 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
871 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
872 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
873 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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874 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-05
875 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
876 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
877 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
878 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Six Thousand Seven Hundred dollars ($106,700)
879 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
880 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
881 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
882 OPERATING REVENUES
883 2017/18 2018/19
884 REVISED BUDGET
885 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 87,400 $ 45,700
886 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
887 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
888 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
889 OPERATING EXPENSES
890 2017/18 2018/19
891 REVISED BUDGET
892 EXPENDITURES
893 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS 67,700 $ 67,700
894 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
895 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 102,700 102,700
896 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 45,700 4,000
897 TOTALS $ 148,400 $ 106,700
898 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
899 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
900 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
901 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
902 ADOPTED: JUNE 25, 2018
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PETITION TO ANNEX AND REZONE PROPERTY
Public Hearing Before the City Council on July 9, 2018
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of June 18, 2018
with Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
File Number: AX-18-01
Ordinance Number: 2018-04
Applicant: Jesse L. Allen
Owner of Record: Jesse L. Allen
Property Address: 3074 North DuPont Highway
(Also referenced as 1643 North DuPont Highway)
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Present Zoning: BG (General Business District)
Proposed Zoning: C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone)
Comprehensive Plan Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas
Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Commercial
Land Use Designation:
Present Use: Commercial (Vacant Building)
Proposed Use: No Use Specifically Identified in Application
Utility Availability: Electric: 3074 North DuPont Highway is located on the east side
of Route 13 and is currently served by City of Dover Electric.
Water and Sanitary Sewer: It is not served by City of Dover
Water or Sanitary Sewer. City of Dover Water and Sanitary
Sewer are available on the west side of Route 13. While they are
within 200 feet of the property, installation of services would be
costly and require DelDOT approval. It should be noted that
Water and Sanitary Sewer are also available through Tidewater
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within 600 feet of the property to the east. It appears as though
the property may be served by a private well an on-site septic.
These amenities should be evaluated by the applicant in
conjunction with DNREC to determine the Water and Sanitary
Sewer needs for the property. This is critical as utility crossings
of Route 13 are strongly discouraged by DelDOT and only
approved with special approval by District Public Works. The
applicant should coordinate with the City, DNREC and DelDOT
to ensure their ultimate goal can be obtained and to determine the
best path forward.
Planning Commission The applicant was present at the meeting. Following a public
Recommendation: hearing on June 18, 2018, where one member of the public spoke
regarding the proposed annexation and rezoing, the Planning
Commission voted in favor of the annexation with the proposed
C-4 zoning with seven (7) votes in favor and no votes in
opposition (two members absent).
Summary
This application is for the annexation and rezoning of property 3074 N. DuPont Highway, Dover.
It is a parcel of land totaling 0.69 acres +/-. The owner of record is Jesse L. Allen. Tax Parcel:
ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000.
It is noted that there are some records that reference the subject property by the address of 1643
N. DuPont Highway. These records included the City’s Customer Service file for Electric
services.
Existing Property
The property is located on the east side of North DuPont Highway and north of but not adjacent
to Woodford Street. The boundary of the City of Dover is currently across North DuPont
Highway. This annexation will include the adjoining right-of-way of North DuPont Highway
equal to the property’s frontage width to connect the property to the existing City boundary on
the west side of North DuPont Highway.
The property includes an existing one-and-half story building likely constructed in the 1960s as a
residence. The property is currently zoned BG (General Business District) in Kent County. The
building most recently was utilized as offices; however, it is current vacant. There is an asphalt
paved area between the building and the highway spanning most of the length of the street
frontage. There is no designated curbed entrance to the site and no sidewalk system along the
street frontage.
Surrounding Land Uses
Immediately surrounding uses on this east side of North DuPont Highway (Route 13) include
other commercial businesses such as offices, service establishments, and retail establishments.
To the east of the parcels fronting Route 13, is a residential area consisting of single family
dwellings and a mobile home/manufactured home park. These properties are in Kent County.
On this east side of Route 13, the closest properties within the City limits are: to the south the
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WAWA at the intersection with Rustic Lane and to the north the campus of Wilmington
University. The west side of Route 13 is within the City of Dover boundaries and includes the
Dover Town Center with multiple retailers, the Outback Restaurant, the Bob Evans Restaurant, a
hotel, and the Delaware State University Learning & Living Commons facility.
Comprehensive Plan
In the 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as amended), the Potential Annexation Areas (Map 13 -1)
identifies the property in the Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas. The Growth and
Annexation Plan Chapter (Chapter 13) notes that “Lands in this category are primarily enclaves
of unincorporated territory mostly surrounded by the City of Dover. In all or most of these
cases, the City provides these parcels with one or more essential service (sewer, water, police,
fire, trash).” For Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas, it notes in the Recommendation
that “the City will not extend sewer and/or water infrastructure to Category 1 areas unless the
property owners annex into the City” with consideration given for issues of health, safety and
welfare.
The Comprehensive Plan also sets the review criteria for the review of zoning for parcels being
proposed for annexation. Chapter 13, pages 170-171 note that the Zoning Review may include:
• Proposed zoning be in compliance with the land use category shown on Map 13-2 and used
in conjunction with Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix;
• Character and compatibility of the surrounding land uses and properties;
• The street type and capacity serving the property;
• Environmental concerns and conditions that may influence land use and zoning;
• Market concerns and conditions;
• The compatibility with the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Map 13-2: Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas identifies the Land Use for this property to
be Commercial. The Land Development Plan Chapter (Chapter 12) makes the following
recommendation for Commercial Land Use in this Route 13 area of the City:
US Route 13/113 Corridor
The US Route 13/113 corridor is dominated by highway commercial development. For the most
part, the Comprehensive Land Development Plan proposes to continue US Route 13/113 as the
major commercial corridor in Central Delaware.
Few vacant developable parcels exist within this area. However, potential exists for the
redevelopment of older retail stores and strip shopping centers. The Comprehensive Plan
encourages the renovation and adaptive reuse of older structures within the highway corridor as
means of restoring property value, preventing blight and demolition by neglect, and enhancing
the overall image of the highway environment. In some cases the demolition of older structures
may be beneficial, and should be supported, to enable redevelopment to occur within the corridor.
As part of the Land Development Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix specifies that
the following zones are compatible with this land use classification of Commercial.
C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
C-1A (Limited Commercial)
C-2 (Central Commercial)
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C-2A (Limited Central Commercial)
C-3 (Service Commercial)
C-4 (Highway Commercial)
SC-1 (Shopping Center Commercial)
SC-2 (Shopping Center Commercial)
SC-3 (Shopping Center Commercial)
RC (Recreational and Commercial)
RGO (General Residence and Office)
CPO (Commercial/Professional Office)
IO (Institutional and Office)
Request for C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone)
The applicant has requested the zoning of C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The types of
permitted uses in the C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) are given in Article 3 §16 of the Zoning
Ordinance. See the following Code excerpt:
Article 3, Section 16. - Highway commercial zone (C-4).
16.1 Uses permitted. In a highway commercial zone (C-4), no building or premises shall be used,
and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to
be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following:
(a) Retail stores.
(b) Business, professional or governmental offices.
(c) Restaurants.
(d) Personal service establishments.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels and motels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Bus terminal.
(i) Wholesale, storage, warehousing, and distribution establishments.
(j) Indoor or outdoor recreation and amusement establishments.
(k) Hospitals and medical centers.
(l) Drive-throughs.
(m) Motor vehicle, boat, or farm equipment sales or service:
(1) The minimum lot size for such establishments shall be 20,000 square feet, and the
minimum street frontage shall be 150 feet.
(2) Entrance and exit driveways shall have an unrestricted width of not less than 16 feet, shall
be located not nearer than ten feet from any property line and shall be so laid out as to avoid
the necessity of any vehicle leaving the property to back out across any public right -of-way or
portion thereof.
(3) Vehicle lifts or pits, dismantled and disabled automobiles, and all parts or supplies shall be
located within a building enclosed on all sides.
(4) All service or repair of motor vehicles, other than such minor servicing as change of tires or
sale of gasoline or oil, shall be conducted in a building fully enclosed on all sides. This
requirement shall not be construed to mean that the doors to any repair shop must be kept
closed at all times.
(5) The storage of gasoline or flammable oils in bulk shall be located fully underground in
accordance with applicable provisions of the National Fire Protection Associat ion Code.
(6) No fuel pumps shall be located nearer than 15 feet to any street line.
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(7) Fuel pumps shall not be permitted closer than 100 feet from a property line of any school,
day care, church, hospital, nursing home, or place of public assembly designed for the
simultaneous use and occupancy by more than 100 persons.
(n) Manufacturing, assembling, converting, altering, finishing, cleaning, or any other processing of
products for sale on or off the premises, provided that not more than 25 persons shall be engaged
in such activity; and provided further, that any such use shall be subject to the performance
standards procedure as set forth in article 5, section 8.
(o) Mini-storage facilities, subject to the following regulations:
(1) No unit shall be placed within 30 feet of a residential property line.
(2) No outside storage, except for recreational vehicles, boats, or personal automobiles when
completely parked in specifically approved locations. Parking for these vehicles shall not count
toward the required parking set forth in subsection (e) below.
(3) No individual unit may be used for retail, garage sale, or any other commercial activities.
(4) No storage of flammable, explosive, corrosive, or other hazardous products may occur in
the individual unit.
(5) Parking must be provided at a ratio of one space for each 25 rental units, plus a minimum of
three spaces for an office.
(p) Adult entertainment establishments, subject to the provisions stated in article 5, section 13.
16.2 Conditional uses. The following uses are permitted, conditional upon the approval of the
planning commission in accordance with the procedures and subject to the general conditions set
forth in article 10, section 1:
(a) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
(b) Crematory, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The building lot line upon which a crematory is to be established shall be
located at least 100 feet from any residential zone.
(2) Where adjacent to residential zones, all landscape buffers shall be required.
The buffer shall consist of a landscape screen no less than six and one-half feet
high. All landscaping shall be properly maintained throughout the life of the use on
lot.
(3) Loading operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
Location of loading doors shall be at the side or rear of the building.
(4) The crematory shall comply with the Delaware Incinerator Regulations. A copy
of the approved air pollution permit issued by the State of Delaware Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall accompany the application
for a certificate of occupancy.
16.3 Enclosed buildings. All permitted uses and all storage accessory thereto, other than offstreet
parking, shall be carried on in buildings fully enclosed on all sides, except for outdoor eating areas
associated with restaurants and outdoor sales areas approved by the city planner.
16.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in article
5, section 8.1.
16.5 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article
10, section 2 hereof shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or
enlargement of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change
of use.
Recommendation of Planning Staff:
Staff recommends the annexation of the property and rezoning to C-4 (Highway Commercial
Zone) be approved as submitted. The subject property is in the City’s Annexation Plan of the
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2008 Comprehensive Plan as Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas with a Land Use
Designation as Commercial. The C-4 zoning is consistent with the development in the area and is
consistent with the Land Use Designation of Commercial.
Recommendation of Planning Commission
The applicant, Mr. Jesse Allen, was present at the Planning Commission meeting to represent his
request. Following a public hearing on June 18, 2018, where a member of the public spoke
regarding the proposed annexation and rezoning, the Planning Commission voted in favor of the
annexation with the proposed C-4 zoning (Highway Commercial Zone) with seven (7) votes in
favor and no votes in opposition (two members absent).
Discussion of the Application by the Planning Commission included questions on water and
sanitary sewer availability, utility service providers, responsibility for costs of service
connections, impact on adjacent properties, and continue use of existing well and septic. See the
included Excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the June 18, 2018 Planning Commission
meeting.
Submission of Plan of Services
As required by 22 Delaware Code §101, a Plan of Services was submitted to the Office of State
Planning Coordination. A Letter of Conformation and acceptance of the Plan of Services was
received June 19, 2018 (Plan of Services Reference #2018-09). Attached is the copy of the basic
submission form and acceptance letter. A copy of the full Plan of Services submission with
attachments is on file with the Planning Office.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
1) From the agency comments received, it appears that ability to provide City water and
sanitary sewer service to this property may be challenging due to the location of existing City
infrastructure in the area. The applicant is encouraged to discuss service options with the
Department of Public Works, other utility providers, DNREC, and DelDOT.
2) Upon annexation into the City of Dover, the property will be subject to the provisions of the
Dover Code of Ordinances. This includes procedures such as review processes for plans and
permits for construction activities, the City of Dover Business Licenses, etc.
3) Prior to establishing any use or commencing with any construction on the subject property,
including within the existing buildings, the applicant shall contact the Planning Office so that
the appropriate review process can be determined and coordinated with other reviewing
entities including the Fire Marshal’s Office, Public Works/Utilities, and the Chief Building
Inspector.
4) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does
not represent Site Development Plan or Record Plan approval. A separate Site Development
Plan must be submitted and approved if development activities are proposed to establish a
use on the property. A separate Record Plan must be submitted and approved if changes to
existing property lines are proposed.
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AX-18-01 Lands of Jesse L. Allen at 3074 N. DuPont Highway
Planning Commission Report from June 18, 2018
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5) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any Annexation & Rezoning application does
not represent a Building Permit or other construction activity permit approval. A separate
application submission showing all improvements is required before issuance of permits by
the City of Dover.
6) All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business
Licenses from the Licensing and Permitting Division located in City Hall. Certain types of uses
also require a Public Occupancy permit.
Attachments:
• Zoning Map Exhibit AX-18-01
• Aerial Map Exhibit of Property
• DAC Comments: Department of Public Works, Office of the Fire Marshal, DelDOT, and
Kent Conservation District
• Excerpt of Draft Minutes from June 18, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting
• Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Form with Attachment List
• Letter of Acceptance for Plan of Services dated June 19, 2018
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Title: Lands of Jesse L. Allen Legend
Address: 3074 North DuPont Highway
Parcel ID: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000 Subject Property
Zoning: C-4 (proposed) Kent County Parcels
Owner: Jesse L. Allen
Date: 4/26/2018 Dover Parcels
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: MAY 30, 2018
APPLICATION: LANDS OF JESSE L. ALLEN AT 3074 N. DUPONT
HWY
FILE #: AX-18-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover Electric and Public Works Departments
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: Electric - 302-736-7070 Public Works – 302-736-7025
T HE S UBJECT P ROPOSAL HAS BEEN R EVIEWED FOR C ODE C OMPLIANCE , P LAN C ONFORMITY AND C OMPLETENESS IN
A CCORDANCE WITH THIS A GENCY ’ S A UTHORITY AND A REA OF E XPERTISE .
T HE F OLLOWING I TEMS HAVE BEEN I DENTIFIED AS E LEMENTS W HICH N EED TO BE A DDRESSED BY THE A PPLICANT :
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRIC / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. Our office has no objections to the proposed annexation of tax parcel ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000.
WATER / WASTEWATER
1. The Department of Public Works recommends that the Water and Sanitary Sewer connection strategy be resolved
prior to annexation of tax parcel ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000.
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / SANITATION / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER
1. As per the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property, as heard by the Council Committee of the Whole, June 12, 2018,
please find the following:
a. 3074 North Dupont Highway is located on the east side of Route 13 and is currently served by City of Dover Electric.
It is not served by City of Dover Water or Sanitary Sewer. City of Dover Water and Sanitary Sewer are available
on the west side of Route 13. While they are within 200 feet of the property, installation of services would be costly
and require DelDOT approval. It should be noted that Water and Sanitary Sewer are also available through
Tidewater within 600 feet of the property to the east. It appears as though the property may be served by a private
well and on-site septic. These amenities should be evaluated by the applicant in conjunction with DNREC to
determine the Water and Sanitary Sewer needs for the property. This is critical as utility crossings of Route 13 are
strongly discouraged by DelDOT and only approved with special approval by District Public Works. The applicant
should coordinate with the City, DNREC and DelDOT to ensure their ultimate goal can be obtained and to determine
the best path forward.
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Lands of Jesse L. Allen, 3074 North Dupont Highway
File #: AX-18-01
May 30, 2018
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SANITATION
1. The solid waste on this property shall be served by a private contractor.
STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. None.
I F Y OU H AVE A NY Q UESTIONS OR N EED TO D ISCUSS ANY OF THE A BOVE C OMMENTS , P LEASE C ALL THE A BOVE C ONTACT
P ERSON AND THE P LANNING D EPARTMENT AS S OON AS P OSSIBLE .
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APPLICATION: Lands of Jesse L. Allen at 3074 N DuPont Hwy
FILE #: AX-18-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover, Office of the Fire Marshal
CONTACT PERSON: Jason Osika, Fire Marshal PHONE #: (302) 736-4457
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY, AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESS BY THE
APPLICANT:
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Proposed building is needs to be determined.
2. Speed Reduction Devices must be approved, please see City of Dover Ordinance Chapter 98-10 in
reference to this process.
3. The installation of natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators, valves, and LP gas bottles shall be
protected from impact damage by impact protection. Natural gas and LP gas meters, regulators,
and valves located inside structures shall have impact protection, except when located in
separate protected utility rooms.
Dimensions of bollards. Bollards shall be a minimum of six-inch diameter filled with concrete. The
bollard shall be set into the ground at a depth of at least 36 inches (three ft.) embedded in
concrete at a minimum of 18 inches surrounding the bollard. The bollards must be a least 48
inches (four ft.) in height above the finish grade elevation. Any deviation of the stated
requirements must be approved by the fire marshal and/or chief building inspector. The above
dimensions shall serve as the requirement for installation; however, the fire marshal and/or chief
building inspector shall have the authority to require more stringent dimensions to fit the needs
of devices warranting impact protection.
Color of bollards. Bollards should be of the following colors; yellow, amber or orange. All colors
shall be of fluorescent or have a reflective coating. Any deviation of the stated requirements must
be approved by the fire marshal and/chief building inspector.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 46-4)
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4. Every house, building or structure used or intended for use as living quarters or as a place for
conducting business, and having any wall facing or abutting any public or private street or alley,
shall have displayed on that wall, in legible, easily read characters which are of contrasting color
to the background, the proper street number for such house, building, or structure in accordance
with the following:
One-family and two-family residential structures, height, the number shall measure a minimum of four
inches in height, location, the number shall be placed on the house above or to the left or right of
the front entrance, color, the number shall be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals,
all numbers shall be Arabic numerals.
Multiple-family dwellings, measurements, the number shall measure a minimum of six inches when
identifying individual apartments with exterior doors, and 12 inches when identifying buildings
with apartment complexes where there are two or more buildings not assigned street addresses.
Individual buildings with street addresses shall have numbers measuring six inches, location,
numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the street end of the building so
as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the parking lot, color, numbers shall
be contrasting to the background color, Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic
numerals.
Commercial, industrial and office buildings, height, the numbers shall measure a minimum of 12 inches in
height, location generally, numbers shall be placed either in the center of the building or on the
street end of the building so as to be visible from either the public or private street or from the
parking lot,
property line or driveway, should the building be located far enough from a public or private road so
that the numbers are not clearly visible from the street, then the street address shall also be
posted on the property at or near the property line or driveway to said building,
color; each building, numbers shall be contrasting to the background color and shall be placed on
each building in the complex,
Arabic numerals, all numbers used shall be Arabic numerals,
Shopping centers. Shopping centers consisting of two or more stores shall have a tenant or suite
number affixed to the front of the tenant space and on the outside of the rear door which
corresponds with that tenant space. Numbers shall measure six inches in height.
(City of Dover Code of Ordinances, 98-344)
5. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
6. Full building and fire plan review is required.
7. Construction or renovations cannot be started until building plans are submitted and approved.
8. Fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hoods, and hood suppression systems require a fire
permit from the Fire marshal’s Office. This work cannot be started until the permit is approved.
9. Building cannot be occupied by the public until a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
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ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. This office has no objections
2. If approved, a meeting would need to take place with Planning and Zoning, the Chief
Building Inspector, and the Fire Marshal to discuss the buildings occupancy
classification/use. At that time, additional code requirements in regard to the building
occupancy classification/use may be required.
APPLICABLE CODES LISTED BELOW (NOT LIMITED TO):
2015 NFPA 1 Fire Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2013 NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA; National Fire Protection Association)
2009 IBC (International Building Code)
Latest editions of all other NFPA Codes as defined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
2015 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations
City of Dover Code of Ordinances
*If you have any questions or need to discuss any of the above comments, please call the above
contact person listed.
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APPLICATION: Lands of Jesse L. Allen (3074 N. DuPont Highway)
FILE#: AX-18-01 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: (302) 760-2768
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THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND COMPLETENESS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY'S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE APPLICANT:
CITY & STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE
OBJECTIVES:
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
No Comments.
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
2018
APPLICATION: Lands of Jesse L. Allen FILE #: AX-18-01
REVIEWING AGENCY: Kent Conservation District
CONTACT PERSON: Jessica L. Verchick, EIT PHONE #: 741-2600 ext.3
THE SUBJECT PROPOSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED FOR CODE COMPLIANCE, PLAN CONFORMITY AND
COMPLETENESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGENCY’S AUTHORITY AND AREA OF EXPERTISE. THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS ELEMENTS WHICH NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE
APPLICANT:
Source: 2014 Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
CITY AND STATE CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Kent Conservation District has no objection to the annexation of the above referenced site.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1. If at any time expansion or earth disturbing activity (clearing, grubbing tree clearing etc.) takes place and
exceeds 5000 square feet; a detailed Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan must be submitted and
approved to the Kent Conversation District.
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
June 18, 2018
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, June 18,
2018 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers with Chairman Mr. Tolbert presiding.
Members present were Mr. Roach, Mr. Holt, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Maucher
and Mr. Tolbert. Mr. Holden and Ms. Edwards were absent. Staff members present were Mr.
Dave Hugg, Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Jason Lyon, Mr. Julian Swierczek, and Mrs.
Kristen Mullaney.
AX-18-01 Lands of Jesse L. Allen at 3074 N. DuPont Highway – Public Hearing and Review for
Recommendation of an Annexation Request and Rezoning Request for a parcel of land totaling
0.69 acres +/- located at 3074 N. DuPont Highway. The property is currently zoned BG (General
Business District) in Kent County. The proposed zoning is C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone).
The property is located on the east side of North DuPont Highway and north of but not adjacent
to Woodford Street. This annexation will include the adjoining right-of-way of North DuPont
Highway equal to the property’s frontage width to connect the property to the existing City
boundary on the west side of North DuPont Highway. The annexation category according to
Dover’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan is Category 1: High Priority Annexation Areas and the land
use designation is Commercial. The owner of record is Jesse L. Allen. Property Address: 3074
N. DuPont Highway. Tax Parcel: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000. Proposed Council District 3.
Ordinance #2018-04.
Representatives: Mr. Jesse Allen, Owner
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a request for annexation into the City of Dover. First,
with any annexation they have to look to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. In looking at the
Comprehensive Plan in reference to the property at 3074 North DuPont Highway, they find that
it is in a dark green area which is a Category One - High Priority Annexation Area. It is areas
that are anticipated to be annexed into the City within a reasonable timeframe. They are areas
that are ultimately surrounded by areas that are in the City. This is one parcel in what is a much
larger area that is currently surrounded by the City on the northern part of Route 13. Moving on
to the second map that they always have to look at with the Comprehensive Plan, they have to
look at what the Comprehensive Plan envisions for future land use activities on a particular
property proposed for annexation. In this case, this map found in the Comprehensive Plan
identifies the land use classification as commercial. With that land use classification of
commercial, Staff then looks at what is a matrix of different types of zoning that could be placed
on the property. In considering the rezoning of the property to a City of Dover zoning
classification, they have to look at compliance with the table and map of the Plan as well as the
general character of the surrounding area such as other adjacent land uses.
This property is located on the east side of DuPont Highway, basically across the street from the
Dover Town Center. The areas on the west side of Route 13 are in the City and with this
annexation; it would then be connected across Route 13 to properties already in the City thus
making it contiguous. The surrounding land uses in the area are focused on commercial. Its
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neighbors on the east side of Route 13 include a variety of different commercial uses. Further to
the east is a residential area that is currently located in Kent County. This property currently has
a zoning classification of BG (General Business Zone) in the County and is seeking the C-4
(Highway Commercial Zone) zoning classification in the City of Dover. C-4 (Highway
Commercial Zone) is one of our higher intensity commercial zones allowing for a variety of
retail and service industry type functions. Our report actually lists all of those uses that are
permitted in the C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone).
As part of this process, the utility availability is looked at. The City of Dover is actually the
service provider for electric for this location. The property is currently not served by City water
and sanitary sewer. In the case of water and sanitary sewer, the closest City services are actually
on the west side of Route 13; however, installation of those services to cross Route 13 is
challenging at best because of crossing Route 13 in the corridor and needing DelDOT approval.
There are some City utility services on the east side of Route 13; however, they are not in that
close of proximity to this particular location. Coming out of that, there are certainly some
recommendations and additional discussions because of the challenges presented with water and
sanitary sewer service provisions. Additional discussions would need to occur with the applicant
as well as with the City’s Public Works Office and potentially other utility providers. There is a
utility provider, Tidewater in the general area. Also, utility services may mean with interaction
with State agencies like DNREC and DelDOT.
The recommendation of Planning Staff is for annexation of the property, finding that the
Comprehensive Plan supports annexation; it is a Category 1 area. The potential zoning
classification of C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) is consistent with development in the general
area and again consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Development Advisory Committee
Report includes the comments from the typical agencies. There are a series of advisory
comments that really focus on once the property is in the City. There are a number of City
processes and procedures relating to permitting and licensing that they would have to go through
to either use the existing building or if they were thinking of any kind of redevelopment to place
a new use there. Tonight, the Planning Commission is charged with looking at what is the
appropriate zoning classification for this property that is seeking annexation into the City of
Dover. They have made the request for C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The Planning
Commission will be making a recommendation that will be forwarded to City Council.
Mr. Holt stated that it looks like there is some major stuff that needs to be done with the highway
in order to get water and sewer over to this property and that could cost a lot of money. Who is
going to bare that expense? Would the City do that or would the new property owner handle
that? Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr. Lyon stated that the standard response is that the developer is
responsible to bare all costs for new development. They have seen preliminary estimates. This
would need to be bored across Route 13 so that they are not opening the road up. Preliminary
costs are fairly expensive; between $85,000 to $100,000.
Mr. Holt questioned if that cost could come out of the taxes? Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr. Lyon
stated that he could not answer that question. It’s possible that the City Manager could have a
different discussion but the standard procedure is that the developer takes care of the expense.
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Ms. Maucher questioned if lack of water and sewer impact the ability of the new owner to
develop the property as a commercial entity? Is there an Ordinance or restriction stating that a
commercial property must have public utilities? Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mrs. Melson-
Williams stated that there is not; however, the current property is on its own individual well and
septic system. If those items cannot meet the service needs of how the property will be utilized
then they may have to look to the connection to City water and sewer. DNREC controls whether
you get permits for a new well or septic system. Typically in situations like that they don’t allow
upgrades to those current facilities that may be located on the individual property if the
opportunity for connection to public water and sewer is available.
Mr. Tolbert stated that since this area is an enclave and it doesn’t get any of the City water and
sewer, there are other properties in that enclave. If the applicant chose to do that, what impact
would it have on the other properties in that enclave? Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Lyon
stated that the estimates provided were strictly for the property in question. It was for the
services to go across the road, not for mains to be extended.
Mr. Allen stated that the only thing he needs is water and sewer to his property because he wants
to put a hair salon there or something else to build the business up. All of the seven properties in
that area are kind of an eyesore to Dover in his eyes. You have a gas station and McKinnley’s
that is falling apart. He can’t speak for Dover but right now it’s an eyesore. If you bring water
and sewer to that area he is sure the other people will bow to get some water and sewer. Maybe
you can make the City look a little better on that side. The other side of Route 13 looks great but
his side looks like trash.
Mr. Tolbert asked if Mr. Allen has talked to his neighbors regarding his plan. Responding to Mr.
Tolbert, Mr. Allen stated that he sent them all a letter but nobody has responded yet.
Mr. Tolbert further questioned if his neighbors knew that there is going to be a hearing tonight?
Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Allen stated yes they did.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing.
Mr. James McKinney – 52 Smith Street Dover, DE 19901
Mr. McKinney stated that on behalf of himself and his family which owns the property directly
behind and the parcel two lots north that has highway frontage; they have no desire to be
annexed into the City of Dover. They have wells that work great and they have their own septic.
They don’t want to be annexed into the City of Dover. As far as the Comprehensive Plan goes,
he doesn’t know of anyone in DuPont Manor that wants to be annexed either. They annexed
Wawa which was adjoining through the old Gulf Station where the Starbucks is located now and
then crossed over the State Police Headquarters. The Dover Mall was annexed in years ago.
Wilmington University also got annexed in but nothing east of DuPont Manor has been annexed.
It’s not surrounded; its just north and south of our parcels that have been annexed. As far as Mr.
Allen’s need for water and sewer for his hair business, he believes there is a tie in just on the
other side of Kentwood Drive for the County sewer but he would have to cross a couple of lots in
order to get to it which would be a substantial cost also. Speaking on behalf of those adjoining
properties, they have no desire to be annexed. They feel that this may be a foothold into basically
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forcing their annexation and they don’t want that.
Mr. Tolbert questioned if he was just speaking for himself or for all of the neighbors?
Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. McKinney stated that he can speak for all of the McKinney
neighbors.
Mr. McKinney stated that he does believe with Mr. Allen’s need for the water and septic, the fact
that no one around really wants to be included would be reason for DNREC to approve a large
system for his hair business.
Mr. Tolbert stated that he is not clear about Mr. McKinney’s reason for not wanting to be part of
the City of Dover. Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. McKinney stated that it’s because of
increased taxes. It’s all financial. As far as even trash service, which is an expense that you must
incur, they pretty much take care of that.
Mr. Tolbert closed the public hearing.
Mr. Holt stated that the present owners there that have their present wells and so forth, would
they not be able to use them if they were annexed into the City? Would they all be forced to tie
into the City water and sewer? Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr. Lyon stated that as Mrs. Melson-
Williams stated earlier, the reason that DNREC would make anyone connect to public sewer and
water is if your well or septic tank fails and you are within 200 feet of a water main or sewer
main to your property. The specific issue before us tonight would only be for services to this
property. There would not be a main added that these people would be in proximity too.
Mr. Holt questioned if they could still continue with the use of their well and so forth?
Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr. Lyon stated yes.
Dr. Jones stated that given the fact that you already have a well, we just heard that DNREC may
not recognize the current well if it’s not large enough or it fails. She thinks that the applicant
mentioned that he wanted to open a salon and you just need water and sewer. How does the
applicant view what has been said about the uncertainty maybe of the current water and sewer?
Responding to Dr. Jones, Mr. Allen stated that he has owned the place for about five years. He
wants to open it up because he has been sitting on this property for five years. He figured that
somebody might want to get water and sewer in that area but if they don’t want it what can he
say to that. He thinks that it’s necessary in the area because you can’t really develop land if you
don’t have water and sewer in Dover. You can sit on a piece of property for six or seven years
and not do anything to it if you are in the County. In the City of Dover, you have to clean it up.
You have to make a business out of it; you can’t just sit on it. Right now, he has been sitting on
this property and the County hasn’t said a word to him about anything that he did.
Dr. Jones stated that the point in question is, assuming that the property is annexed, are you
ready to move forward to provide the necessary utilities to the property? Responding to Dr.
Jones, Mr. Allen stated yes.
Mr. Roach questioned if there was any validity behind the concerns of the gentleman in regards
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to the fact that his annexation could possibly affect the surrounding properties? He is trying to
clarify that if he (the applicant) does get annexed in because the other properties in close
proximity, would there be any issue in regards to them keeping their current sewers and wells?
Responding to Mr. Roach, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that annexation into the City of Dover is
by property owner request. The City does not have provisions currently where the City could go
after a person specifically and force them to annex into the City limits. Typically, property owner
request means that they want to be annexed into the City of Dover. This application tonight is
about one property. Yes, if it is annexed into the City of Dover then the boundary of the City of
Dover does become closer to a number of properties more so than it was before. It may actually
make some (properties) easier to annex because they could then be contiguous where currently
they may not be at all. The key thing is that it is a property owner request that starts the
annexation process.
Mr. Lyon stated that just as a point of reference, the Kent County sanitary sewer is available in
this development and Tidewater has a CPCN, which are territorial rights in this area. He can’t
speak to the exact location of where those mains are but that would come up. Hypothetically if
your well fails, DNREC is going to look to see if there is any sort of main there. It may be
Tidewater or it may be Kent County sewer but it would not be the City of Dover so they would
not mandate any annexation at this point in time.
Ms. Maucher questioned if this property was in the Tidewater CPCN area? Responding to Ms.
Maucher, Mr. Lyon stated no, the CPCN is to the east. He meant to say it was located behind this
location.
Ms. Maucher questioned if it was in any CPCN area? Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mr. Lyon
stated it is located in the City of Dover’s area.
Ms. Maucher stated that services by Tidewater may not be an option then unless the City
relinquished. Responding to Ms. Maucher, Mr. Lyon stated that the property can request a CPCN
change. If Mr. Allen wants to go down that road to see if he can connect into Tidewater which
would be an expense as well, that is possible.
Mr. Holt stated that the fact that some of the other property owners aren’t here tonight shows that
the evidently have no interest in coming into the City. Responding to Mr. Holt, Mrs. Melson-
Williams stated that the notification is in regards to property owners within 200 feet; they are
given notice of the application being filed. That notice was given, there is also the legal ad in the
newspaper and the bright yellow sign that notes the hearings both before the Planning
Commission and City Council. This is an application request for one parcel of land; the property
at 3074 North DuPont Highway and that property only.
Mr. Tolbert stated that if the application was approved, the applicant is not obligated to tie into
the City water and sewer system. Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated yes,
the sheer action of annexing the property does not automatically trigger a requirement for
connection to City water and sewer. It makes that an option.
Ms. Maucher questioned if it obligates the City to extend services? Responding to Ms. Maucher,
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Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that it does not.
Ms. Maucher moved to recommend approval to City Council for AX-18-01 Lands of Jesse L.
Allen at 3074 North DuPont Highway, to include the zoning classification change from BG
(General Business District) to C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone), seconded by Mrs. Welsh and
the motion was carried 7-0 by roll call vote with Mr. Holden and Ms. Edwards absent. Mr.
Roach voting yes. Mr. Holt voting yes; he thinks it’s a good move for the City and he thinks that
in the long run everyone will be happy. Mr. Baldwin voting yes. Dr. Jones voting yes; based
upon Staff’s recommendation and review from the DAC. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; based on Staff’s
recommendation. Ms. Maucher voting yes; it’s in a High Priority Annexation Area and she
concurs with the owner’s concerns about that side of the highway. It will be nice to see some
development going. Mr. Tolbert voting yes; we have an enclave in this area which is something
of an anomaly in the City of Dover. The City is completely all around this place and he hopes
that it encourages all of the people in that area to come to the conclusion that they would be
willing to annex into the City of Dover. It would make it easier for everybody.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services
Pursuant to Title 22, Delaware Code, §101, any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries,
irrespective of any municipal charter provisions, whether such extension is proposed by action of the
General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions of a home rule charter, must submit a Plan of
Services to the Office of State Planning Coordination. The Plan of Services must be received by our
office for review and acceptance at least 20 working days prior to the final discretionary action taken
by the municipal legislative body. Please review your charter to identify the final discretionary action
for your particular jurisdiction. For example, in some municipalities, the act of voting to hold a
special election obligates the jurisdiction to annex the property in advance, pending the outcome of
the election. For your information, provisions of the Delaware Code applicable to annexations are
attached at the end of the Plan of Services.
● If you complete the form electronically, the template will expand as you type. You must also send a
signed original form through the regular mail. To submit attachments electronically, place your
cursor in the area indicated at the end of the document and use the Insert function on your toolbar.
● A completed Plan of Services demonstrates the ability of your municipality to provide utilities and
public services to the area proposed for annexation. We welcome the inclusion of supplemental
materials that illustrate the character of the site, any proposed development, and the impact the
proposed annexation will have on your community.
● The form and all attachments must be fully completed at the time of submission. The Plan of
Services will not be reviewed unless all attachments have been provided. You can use the list
below to be sure all attachments have been included with the Plan of Services.
Attachment Checklist
Locator map attached
Annexation map from comprehensive plan attached
Water facilities plan attached on file with OSPC
Water provider letter attached not applicable
Wastewater facilities plan attached on file with OSPC
Wastewater provider letter attached not applicable
Electric provider letter attached not applicable
Police, Fire, EMS letters attached
Current municipal budget attached on file with OSPC
Current municipal audit attached on file with OSPC
Annexation agreements attached not applicable
Planning or Annexation Committee report attached
Signatures of Mayor and Town Engineer attached
NOTES:
For the Water facilities plan and the Wastewater facilities plan, the City of Dover Department of
Public Works can make available for viewing the 2006 Water Master Plan and the 2010 Wastewater
Master Plan. These documents are unavailable in an electronic format to email. Contact the
Department at 736-7025 for Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Manager.
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MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION
PLAN OF SERVICES
1. Property Information
1.1 Property name/description: Lands of Jesse L. Allen (AX-18-01)
1.2 Tax parcel identification number(s): ED-00-57.02-01-04.00-000
1.3 Address: 3074 North DuPont Highway (Also previous references to 1643 N. DuPont Hwy)
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.4 Total acreage: 0.69 acres
1.5 Locator map which clearly shows the parcel(s) and demonstrates contiguity attached.
1.6 Annexation map from the certified municipal comprehensive plan which clearly indicates the
location of the parcel(s) attached.
1.7 Name of petitioner for annexation: Jesse L. Allen
Address: 736 North Bradford Street
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19901
1.8 Municipality name: Dover Contact person: Dawn Melson-Williams
Address: P.O. Box 475
City : Dover State: DE Zip code: 19903
Phone: 736-7196 E-Mail: dmelson@dover.de.us
Also Contact: David S. Hugg, III Director of Planning & Inspections dhugg@dover.de.us
2. Planning Information
2.1 Is the property developed? Yes No Reuse or redevelopment of the existing building may occur
2.2 How is the property identified in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Annexation area Short-term annexation area Long-term annexation area
Other (define): Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area
2.3 What is the land-use designation in the certified municipal annexation plan?
Commerical
2.4 Current use: Commercial (Vacant Building) Current county zoning: BG (General Business)
2.5 Proposed use: Not Identified; likely commercial Proposed municipal zoning: C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone)
2.6 Proposed density: N/A Maximum allowable density: FAR 4.0
2.7 EDUs within current municipal boundaries:
Vacant acreage within current municipal boundaries:
2.8 Utility/Service: Provider:
Water potential City of Dover *
Wastewater transmission potential City of Dover *
Wastewater treatment Kent County
Electricity City of Dover (current customer)
Police City of Dover
Fire Dover Fire Department
EMS Kent County
Road maintenance and repair State of Delaware/DelDOT
Other:
* The water and sanitary sewer is available on the west side of Route 13 which would require a utility crossing of Route 13 (typically
discouraged by DelDOT). There is also services on the east side of Route 13 by the City and also by Tidewater Utilities. The
Department of Public Works has recommended additional discussions occur (with City, DNREC, DelDOT, etc. and the applicant) to
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3. Abbreviated Plan of Services
Indicate if any of the following conditions apply to the proposed annexation area and proceed
to Section 9. If none apply, proceed to Section 4.
The property is an enclave1 of five (5) acres or less.
The property is ten (10) acres or less and more than 50% is within municipal boundaries.
The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities and services are
currently provided by the municipality.
The property has been subdivided and fully developed and utilities/services are provided by
the municipality or another public utility. The public utility must supply a letter of
concurrence describing their ability to provide necessary services to the proposed
annexation area.
4. Water System
4.1 Check here if the municipality will provide water to the proposed annexation area, attach relevant
sections of the most recent water facilities plan and complete Items 4.2 through 4.7. If not, proceed
to Item 4.8. See note on page 2. City is potential service provider.
4.2 Current municipal system capacity (maximum gpd without capital expenditure): 10,500,000gpd
4.3 Average municipal water usage (gpd): 4,819,100 gpd
4.4 DNREC permit #: 87-00180RAM3, 87-0018brm1, 92-00021 M1
DNREC permit allocation (gpd): 11,043,000 gpd
4.5 Estimated future water demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved EDUs
and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning: 3,125,000 gpd
4.6 Estimated future water demand for the proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs for
proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning: unknown
4.7 If the current infrastructure cannot meet the estimated demand of the proposed annexation area,
indicate how this will be addressed: Developer is responsible for all costs associated with extending and providing
4.8 If the municipality does not provide water, attach statement(s) from the water provider indicating services.
their ability to serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital
improvements needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under
the proposed zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special
arrangements needed to supply service to the annexation area. letter attached
5. Wastewater System
5.1 Check here if the proposed annexation area will be served by a public wastewater system and
complete Items 5.2 through 5.8. If not, complete Items 5.8 and 5.9. See note on page 2. City is potential provider.
5.2 Check here if the municipality will transmit and treat wastewater from the proposed annexation
area, attach relevant sections of the wastewater facilities plan, and complete Items 5.3 through 5.8.
Check here if the municipality will transmit wastewater to another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9. City transmits to Kent County for treatment.
Check here if wastewater will be transmitted and treated by another treatment operator and
proceed to Item 5.9.
5.3 Current municipal treatment capacity (daily maximum gpd without capital expenditure):
5.4 Current municipal average wastewater flow (gpd):
5.5 DNREC permitted discharge (gpd):
5.6 Estimated future wastewater demand (gpd) within current municipal boundaries based on approved
EDUs and full build-out of vacant acreage under current zoning:
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5.7 Estimated future wastewater demand for proposed annexation area (gpd) based on EDUs under
the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed zoning: unknown
5.8 Describe any municipal or developer funded infrastructure improvements necessary to transmit
and/or treat waste from the proposed annexation area.
5.9 If the municipality does not provide wastewater transmission and/or treatment, attach statement(s)
from the wastewater service provider and/or treatment operator indicating their ability to serve the
proposed annexation area and briefly describing system capacity and capital improvements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. The provider should detail specific phasing plans or other special arrangements needed to
supply service to the annexation area. letter attached
6. Electricity
6.1 Check here if the municipality will provide electric service to the proposed annexation area and
complete Items 6.2 and 6.3. If not, proceed to Item 6.4. Property is current City Electric customer.
6.2 Date of the most recent municipal electrical facilities plan: unknown
6.3 Describe electrical upgrades underway or planned within the next 5 years for the proposed
annexation area: City-wide system upgrades explained in the Budget documents.
6.4 If electrical service is to be provided by another jurisdiction or a public utility regulated by the
Delaware Public Service Commission, attach a statement from the provider indicating their ability to
serve the proposed annexation area and briefly describing phasing plans or special arrangements
needed to support either the proposed density or maximum allowable density under the proposed
zoning. letter attached
7. Public Safety
7.1 Public safety and other non-municipal authorities are obligated to serve their territories and are to be
notified of proposed annexations. Attach copies of notification letters and any responses to and
from non-municipal police, fire, EMS, county or other authorities having jurisdiction in the proposed
annexation area. letters attached
8. Fiscal Information
8.1 Attach a copy of the municipality’s current fiscal year budget. Links to FY2017-18 Budget and FY2018-19 DRAFT Budget .
budget attached budget on file with Office of State Planning Coordination
budget not available; the fiscal management practices of the municipality are described as
follows :
Link to Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for year ending
8.2 Attach a copy of the most recent audit prepared for the municipality. 6/30/2017. Includes audit information.
audit attached audit on file with Office of State Planning Coordination audit not available
8.3 If applicable, attach copies of any annexation agreement(s) with owners, potential buyers or
developers, and/or service providers pertaining to the proposed annexation area.
agreement(s) attached not applicable
8.4 If applicable, use the following table to indicate the source of funds to construct infrastructure
necessary to develop the annexation area to either the proposed density or maximum allowable
density under the proposed zoning. not applicable
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1 The Office of State Planning Coordination has final discretion and is available to help your
municipality evaluate whether specific parcels meet these guidelines or merit additional
consideration due to unusual boundary configurations or other special factors. An enclave is
defined for the purpose of evaluating this Plan of Services as an individual lot, piece or parcel of
land, a group of parcels or an entire subdivision of record; where
a. the boundaries are not less than 50% contiguous with the boundaries of an annexing
municipal corporation; and which is designated by the municipality’s most recent certified
comprehensive plan as an annexation area; and
b. is lawfully accessible by vehicular traffic over lands lying within the annexing
municipal corporation; and
c. is receiving public services such as water, sewer, electric, police protection, fire
protection or trash collection, from the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric
company, or any water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a
member; or
d. in addition to item B, is not currently receiving public services but will have available
such public services as are provided to other properties within the annexing municipal
corporation whether by the said municipal corporation, its municipal electric company, any
water and/or sewer authority of which the said municipal corporation is a member, or by a
public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission.
2 Enterprise funds, typically for municipal utilities, are financed by user fees for the utilities. The
purpose of enterprise funds is to provide services to consumers at a price that will cover both the
current cost of operations and the maintenance and financing of necessary capital assets.
Provisions of the Delaware Code Applicable to Annexations
Title 22 § 101 Annexation by city or town
Any city or town proposing to extend its boundaries, irrespective of any municipal charter provisions,
whether such extension is proposed by action of the General Assembly or pursuant to the provisions
of a home rule charter, except any proposed annexation that has been submitted to the Office of
State Planning Coordination prior to the effective date of this Act for review, shall conform to the
following provisions:
(a) All annexations must be consistent with the most recently adopted municipal comprehensive plan
meeting the requirements of Title 22, Chapter 7, Delaware Code. The area(s) being considered must
be depicted as area(s) for future annexation on the adopted plan. If a municipality does not have an
adopted comprehensive plan, or if its adopted comprehensive plan does not depict areas for future
annexation, it shall prepare and adopt a plan or plan amendment within 12 months of the effective
date of this Act. The municipality shall not approve any annexations until such plan or plan
amendment is adopted, notwithstanding any other charter provisions; except that during the 12-
month period a municipality may consider an annexation of already developed parcels where the
proposed use(s) will not change from that currently authorized in the adjacent jurisdiction and where
the primary purpose of the annexation is to address existing public health or safety issues such as,
but not limited to, failing on-site wastewater disposal systems or contaminated or inadequate drinking
water. In such cases the provisions of §101(b) through (f) of this section shall not apply.
(b) A city or town shall prepare a plan of services indicating those services it expects to provide to the
newly annexed area, how such services will be provided, and the fiscal and operating capabilities of
the municipality to provide such services. Should any services be provided by another jurisdiction or
a public utility regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission, the written comments of such
provider on the provider's ability to provide the necessary services for the proposed annexation shall
be obtained and included in the plan of services. The study shall be conducted in accordance with
standards or criteria established by the Cabinet Committee on State Planning Issues as administered
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by the Office of State Planning Coordination.
(c) At the time of annexation the jurisdiction shall by ordinance rezone the area being annexed to a
zoning classification consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan or development strategy.
(d) A municipality proposing annexation must fully comply with the provisions of Chapter 92, Title 29,
Delaware Code as to State notice, and must demonstrate that it has notified all other affected
jurisdictions, conducted a public hearing, and provided a comment period of at least 30 days before
formal annexation. The city or town proposing annexation shall file with the State Office of Planning
Coordination any written comments received concerning such proposed annexation together with
any response(s) thereto.
(e) The Advisory Council on Planning Coordination shall establish a mechanism for resolving
disputes between jurisdictions regarding annexations. The mechanism developed by the Council
shall address: determination of how the costs for the dispute resolution process are born among the
parties; timeline for the dispute resolution process; and extent to which the dispute resolution process
will be enforceable.
Title 22 § 702. Comprehensive development plan
(a) A planning commission established by any incorporated municipality under this chapter shall
prepare a comprehensive plan for the city or town or portions thereof as the commission deems
appropriate. It is the purpose of this section to encourage the most appropriate uses of the physical
and fiscal resources of the municipality and the coordination of municipal growth, development and
infrastructure investment actions with those of other municipalities, counties and the State through a
process of municipal comprehensive planning.
(b) Comprehensive plan means a document in text and maps, containing at a minimum, a municipal
development strategy setting forth the jurisdiction's position on population and housing growth within
the jurisdiction, expansion of its boundaries, development of adjacent areas, redevelopment
potential, community character, and the general uses of land within the community, and critical
community development and infrastructure issues. The comprehensive planning process shall
demonstrate coordination with other municipalities, the county and the State during plan preparation.
The comprehensive plan for municipalities of greater than 2,000 population shall also contain, as
appropriate to the size and character of the jurisdiction, a description of the physical, demographic
and economic conditions of the jurisdiction; as well as policies, statements, goals and planning
components for public and private uses of land, transportation, economic development, affordable
housing, community facilities, open spaces and recreation, protection of sensitive areas, community
design, adequate water and wastewater systems, protection of historic and cultural resources,
annexation and such other elements which in accordance with present and future needs, in the
judgment of the municipality, best promotes the health, safety, prosperity and general public welfare
of the jurisdiction's residents.
(c) The comprehensive plan shall be the basis for the development of zoning regulations as
permitted pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title.
(d) After a comprehensive plan or portion thereof has been adopted by the municipality in
accordance to this chapter, the comprehensive plan shall have the force of law and no development
shall be permitted except as consistent with the plan.
(e) At least every 5 years a municipality shall review its adopted comprehensive plan to determine if
its provisions are still relevant given changing conditions in the municipality or in the surrounding
areas. The adopted comprehensive plan shall be revised, updated and amended as necessary, and
re-adopted at least every 10 years.
(f) Municipalities shall file their adopted comprehensive plan with the Office of State Planning
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Coordination within 90 days of the effective date of this section, and within 90 days after any re-
adoption or revision, update or amendment thereto. Municipalities shall further provide to the Office
of State Planning Coordination by December 31 of each year a report describing implementation of
their comprehensive plan and identifying development issues, trends or conditions since the plan
was last adopted or amended.
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Municipal Annexation Plan of Services Summary of Attachments
City of Dover, DE
Annexation of 3074 North DuPont Highway, Dover DE
Links:
• City of Dover FY2017-2018 Annual Operating Budget
https://www.cityofdover.com/city-budget
• City of Dover DRAFT FY2018-2019 Budget
https://www.cityofdover.com/public-documents
• City of Dover Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Year Ending June 30, 2017.
Page 15 includes Audit information as Report of Independent Public Accountants
https://www.cityofdover.com/public-documents-finance
Attachments:
• Location map: Zoning Map Exhibit AX-18-01
• Annexation map from Comprehensive Plan:
o Map 13-1 Potential Annexation Areas
o Map 13-2 Potential Land Use for Annexation Areas
• Wastewater provider letter:
o Letter to Kent County Department of Public Works
o Letter from Kent County Department of Public Works of 6/1/2018
• Email regarding Electric Service
• Police, Fire, and EMS Letters:
o Email Set Requesting Information
o Letter to Dover Police Department and Email Response
o Letter to Dover Fire Department
o Letter to Kent County Emergency Medical Services
• Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Report on AX-18-01 Lands of Jesse L. Allen: 3074
North DuPont Highway forwarded to Planning Commission for meeting of June 18, 2018
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June 19,2018
Mr. David S. Hugg,III
Planning Director
City of Dover
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
RE: Plan of Services 2018-09, Lands of Jesse L. Allen
Tax Parcel(s) ED-00-57.02-01-04.00-000
Dear NjS-L*c{g, 04tr,
This letter is to confirm that we have received and accepted the completed Plan of Services for
the above referenced annexation. The City has completed all relevant annexation requirements
of Title 22, Section 101, and subsection (3) of the Delaware Code.
After this property has been annexed please notify our office in writing so that we may update
our records and maps. A copy of the annexation committee report and the official annexation
resolution should accompany this notification. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of
any further assistance.
L. Edgell, AICP
Principal Planner
cc: Dawn Melson-Williams, AICP, Principal Planner, City of Dover
122 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd .Third Floor . Dover, DE 19901
Phone (302)739-3090 . Fax (302) 739-566L . www. stateplanning.delaware.gov
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PREPARED BY: TAX MAP PARCEL NO.
City of Dover ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000
PO Box 475
Dover, DE 19903-0475
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06
APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said City
in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§ 101); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include an area
contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within the limits of the
City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all owners of
all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation petition not
requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures established for
amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All annexation petitions
shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered for annexation and shall be
subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be completed in accordance with the
provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware,
along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their entirety, shall be annexed to
and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
ALL those three certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, together with the improvements
thereon erected, known as 3074 North du Pont Highway, Dover, Delaware l9901, lying on
the easterly side of U.S. Route 13 leading from Dover to Smyrna, about two miles north of
the City of Dover in East Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware, and
designated as Lots 26, 27 and 28 as laid out on a lot of plots known as "DuPont Manor" of
record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County, State of Delaware at
Dover in Plot Book I, Page 299, and having combined frontage on U.S. Route 13 of 150 feet
and extending back between parallel lines a distance of 210 feet and containing 31,500
square feet of land, be the same more or less, being more particularly bounded and described
as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the Northeasterly side of the Northbound Lanes of U.S. Route 13,
said point of Beginning being distance North 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,
100.00 feet measured along the said Northeasterly side of the Northbound Lanes of U.S.
Route 13 from the point of intersection thereof with the Northwesterly side of Woodford
Place (at 50 feet wide);
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COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-06 - 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY PAGE 2
Thence from said point of Beginning by the aforementioned Northeasterly side of the Northbound
Lanes of U.S. Route 13, North 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 150.00 feet to a corner for
Lot 29;
Thence thereby North 50 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 210.00 feet to a point in line of Lot
37;
Thence thereby South 40 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 150.00 feet to a corner for Lot 25;
Thence thereby South 50 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 210.00 feet to a point in the
aforementioned Northeasterly side of the Northbound Lanes of Route 13, the point and place of
Beginning. Be the contents thereof what they may.
SUBJECT TO ALL other covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements of record, this reference
to which shall not be construed to reimpose the same.
BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Allerdyce, LLC, by deed of Pansy
Mercedes Myrie dated October 19, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and
for Kent County, DELAWARE, on October 31, 2006, in Instrument No. 2006-71939, Volume 3352,
Page 73.
2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs then in force,
effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area annexed,
shall be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 10th day of July, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.
ADOPTED: *
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ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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FINAL READING
City of Dover
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-04
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3 3074 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY
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5 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
6 limits of the City of Dover; and
7 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
8 described below from BG - General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) to C-4 - Highway
9 Commercial (City of Dover zoning classification).
10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
11 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
12 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
13 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from BG -
14 General Business District (Kent County zoning classification) to C-4 - Highway Commercial (City
15 of Dover zoning classification) on that property located at 3074 North DuPont Highway, consisting
16 of 0.69 +/- acres, owned by Jesse L. Allen
17 (Tax Parcel: ED-00-057.02-01-04.00-000; Planning Reference: AX-18-01; Council District: 3)
18
19 ADOPTED: *
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22 Actions History
23 July 9, 2018 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
24 June 18, 2018 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
25 June 12, 2018 - Considered by Council Committee of the Whole/Utility Committee
26 May 14, 2018 - Introduction/First Reading - City Council
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., with Council President
Slavin presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis
(arrived at 5:54 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), Mr. Hare (arrived at 5:50 p.m.,
departed at 6:25 p.m., and returned at 6:26 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was also
present. Civilian members present for ethics training and their Committee meetings were
Mr. Garfinkel (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Mrs. Doyle and Ms. Scarborough (Utility), and
Mr. Shevock and Dr. Stewart (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Caldwell and
Dr. Warfield (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement) and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory
and Transportation) were absent.
Other Committee, Commission, or Board members present for ethics training were Ms. Tricia Arndt,
Mr. James Burcham, Mrs. Lisa Enright, Dr. Cherritta Matthews, Mr. Charles Martin,
Mrs. Nancy Shevock, Mr. Jonathan Street, and Mr. Robert Wetherall.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Ethics Training
Ms. Deborah Moreau, Commission Counsel, Delaware Public Integrity Commission, reviewed a
presentation entitled “Ethics in Government.”
Mr. Sudler thanked Ms. Moreau for providing clarity regarding the Ethics Commission. He asked
how the public could be assured that the Ethics Commission members are competent in efficiently
interpreting and administering the ethics codes defined by State or City statute. He asked if there
is training for each member or whether their resumes are reviewed and assessed by the State to
determine if they have some knowledge of the law and how to apply it to situations for valid
judgments. Responding, Ms. Moreau stated that it is up to the City’s Commission to set up some
type of training program if it is deemed necessary for incoming members. She explained that
knowledge of the law should not be the requirement for every member, noting that, in order to have
perspectives from all angles, it is important to have a well-rounded commission, which would
include lay people and lawyers. Ms. Moreau advised that, on their committee, they have a couple
of attorneys, a farmer, a retiree, and it is a mix of people from all three (3) counties. She stated that
she thinks it is important to have people who can bounce ideas off of each other and see different
perspectives. Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Ms. Moreau to a certain extent; however, he
expressed his opinion that members should have some knowledge of how to interpret and apply the
code, to be able to fully participate and provide good input, separate from just general knowledge.
Ms. Moreau noted that their new members come in wide-eyed and a little intimidated but, when they
sit down and go through the process, they learn from the other members. She explained that it is
really good to go through the process with other people who know what they are doing, and then they
take their cues from there and if they have a different take on it, then they have a different take.
Ms. Moreau stated that you have to learn this process by doing it.
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Mr. Sudler asked Ms. Moreau what her professional opinion is in regard to the City’s Ethics
Commission not being under the jurisdiction of the State Ethics Commission, and what negative
encounters cities have confronted having their own ethics committees, when it comes to rulings or
judgments. In response, Ms. Moreau stated that she does not have a professional opinion about
whether a city should have their own ethics committee or not. She noted that sometimes cities are
not as enthusiastic about making sure their committees are fully staffed, for example, approximately
six (6) months ago, there was an article in the News Journal that the Wilmington Ethics Department
had dissipated and no one had even noticed. Ms. Moreau explained that this is a danger when cities
have their own committees and it is important to ensure that someone stays on top of it and keeps
track to make sure they have a full complement of members.
Mr. Slavin thanked everyone for attending and expressed his appreciation to Ms. Moreau for
providing the training for the City. Ms. Moreau thanked Mr. Slavin for inviting her, noting that she
had provided nine (9) sessions and she could tell that people did not know a whole lot about it, so
it was good to get the word out.
Mr. Sudler asked for some examples of non-monetary, personal gain that may give an appearance
of impropriety. Responding, Ms. Moreau noted that two (2) examples were the employee who used
their Delaware Justice Information System (DELJIS) access to look up individuals’ information for
their personal use, and the guy using the HIV positive list for his own personal benefit to provide
dating lists to his friends and neighbors.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Lewis presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Sudler moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Delaware Bicycle Council Grant for a Feasibility Study - Multi-Purpose Path Linking Mallard
Pond Park to Fox Hall West
Mrs. Margery Cyr, Library Director, advised members that, in May, the City received an
announcement of grant availability from the Delaware Bicycle Council for projects that yield high
and visible impacts within the community. She stated that the granting agency expects to award a
total of $20,000 in this grant cycle. Mrs. Cyr explained that the invitation letter indicated that
requests for assistance in advancing new projects such as, but not limited to, pathways, protected
bike lanes, and bicycle streets will be considered and will support project ideas that expand existing
cycling infrastructure, filled gaps, and address obstacles and safety hazards. She stated that the intent
of the grant is to provide cycling infrastructure in communities and the project can be a missing link
between existing facilities or the project needs to be completed to avoid a hazard or is part of a
master plan. Mrs. Cyr informed members that the first grant in 2015 was awarded to Bridgeville and
was used to complete the design of a path. She stated that the deadline for submitting the grant is
July 31, 2018, and the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee considered this opportunity during
its meeting of June 19, 2018.
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Mrs. Cyr reminded members that the City’s 2015 Pedestrian Plan recommended the installation of
a new sidewalk or trail connecting Fox Hall West and Mallard Pond. She noted that the
recommendation stated that,
Fox Hall West and Mallard Pond are residential communities in the west part
of Dover, comprising nearly 200 single-family lots. The communities only have
access from Kenton Road. Fox Hall West is only about 1/4 mile north of Route 8.
However, the community does not have vehicular or pedestrian access to Route 8, so
all trips traveling to Route 8 must be made via Kenton Road. Due to the lack of
sidewalks along Kenton Road, it can be safely assumed that these trips are almost
exclusively done with a motor vehicle, as opposed to walking or riding a bike. The
new Dover High School, which opened in the summer of 2014, is located along
Route 8 in close proximity to these communities. However, due to the lack of
pedestrian access to Route 8, a trip from the southern end of Fox Hall West to the
new school is 2.2 miles, traveling along Kenton Road. If there were direct pedestrian
access to Route 8 though, this trip would be reduced to 0.8 mile. The City of Dover
owns 2 parcels of land in between Route 8 and Fox Hall West, comprising 8.7 acres
of open space (including Mallard Pond Park). It is recommended that the City of
Dover evaluate the feasibility of constructing a bicycle/pedestrian trail connection
from Fox Hall West (via Pebble Valley Drive) to Marsh Creek Lane, as a means of
providing a direct non-motorized connection to Route 8. A trail connection
could also be made to an existing sidewalk that connects the Mallard Pond
community with the Mallard Pond Park. Providing direct pedestrian access to
Route 8 would eliminate vehicular trips along Kenton Road, provide additional
recreational access for area residents, and improve access to the new high school.
Marsh Creek Lane is just east of the HAWK pedestrian-activated traffic signal that
was installed in the summer of 2014. Marsh Creek Lane has sidewalks along its
entire length.
Mr. Eddie Diaz, Planner I, reviewed a map entitled “Proposed Mallard Pond Trail Link”
(Attachment #1).
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee recommended that the City apply for the grant and that
Mrs. Cyr inquire on a quote price of conducting the feasibility study, to be included in the
presentation to Council.
Mr. Neil asked whether there was support from the neighborhoods for this park. Responding,
Mrs. Cyr explained that, in anticipation of this discussion regarding the possibility of installing a
multi-use pathway, staff sent a notice out to all of the neighborhoods and invited the neighbors to
attend the meetings to provide input to members of the Subcommittee. She advised that one (1)
member of the public, Colonel Thomas Dix, Retired, attended the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee
meeting on June 19, 2018 and provided input. Mrs. Cyr noted that the meeting notice was published
on the City’s website and mailed to residents.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that all meeting are published on the City’s
website; however, in an effort to increase public awareness, the notice regarding the June 19, 2018
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee meeting was also publicized on Facebook. She stated that, since
this area is in the First Council District, staff also sent the flyer to First District Councilmen Lindell
and Polce, for them to provide to all the homeowners’ associations (HOA’s) and residents that are
part of their constituent groups with which they communicate.
Mrs. Cyr noted that Colonel Dix, Retired, stated that he supported the project for the multipurpose
path; however, he did not support a feasibility study to do it, he just thought it should be done.
Mrs. Cyr stated that the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee recommended applying for this available
grant funding for the purpose of a feasibility study to explore the best route for such a multi-use trail,
the requirements for the construction of such a route and the estimated cost of such a project.
Mr. Anderson noted that this would involve City and HOA property and asked if any feedback was
received from the HOA’s regarding their willingness to give these easements. Responding, Mrs. Cyr
advised that no feedback was received from any of the HOA’s.
Colonel Thomas Dix, Retired, Independence Boulevard, Bicentennial Village, stated that it was his
understanding that the Fox Hall West HOA had been dissolved.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. James Hutchison, Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee Chair,
advised that the opportunity to receive feedback had not been exhausted. He explained that holding
advertised meetings and soliciting feedback from the different residents of the area would be a part
of the process of the feasibility study, for which they wanted to apply for the grant.
Mr. Lindell asked what the estimated cost of the feasibility study would be. In response, Mrs. Cyr
stated that she received responses from three (3) different entities regarding the estimated cost and
the responses were widely disparate. She advised that the low estimate was between $8,000 to
$10,000, and the high estimate was between $40,000 to $50,000.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mrs. Cyr stated that this was not currently included in the City’s budget
and staff was not anticipating asking for additional funding from the City for it.
Mr. Sudler stated that the Heatherfield HOA was currently inactive but looking to be active. He
noted that Councilman Polce had met with them last year, and urged him to reach out to those
individuals to get a pulse on the sentiment of something like this coming through Heatherfield.
In response to Mayor Christiansen, Mrs. Cyr stated that they did not currently have any alternative
funding sources for a possible study, in case this grant is not awarded to the City. As the Chairman
of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Mayor Christiansen
suggested that she may want to apply to the MPO for funding, if this grant does not come to fruition.
He explained that the MPO has funding available for alternative studies for multi-modal transport.
Mr. Hutchison advised members that it was Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee’s intention to cover
the complete cost of the feasibility study with the grant. He stated that they did not intend to try to
undertake the study if they cannot get all of the funding from the grant.
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Mr. Slavin stated that he was fully supportive of these efforts. He noted that these trails are currently
being built all across Delaware and have really improved the lives of many people. Mr. Slavin
informed members that a lot of these activities have been done in New Caste and Sussex Counties
and it is extraordinary to see what’s happening. He explained that it is true that when you build it,
people will come out and use it, and it will not just be bicyclists and runners, it will be people who
just want to take advantage of a safe passage to take a walk at any given time of the day. Mr. Slavin
expressed thanks to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee for bringing this item forward.
Responding to Mr. Polce, Mrs. Cyr stated that there is not a match requirement or component to the
grant.
Mr. Polce thanked Mrs. Cyr, noting that this is his backyard and he walks his three (3) dogs around
this area nonstop. He stated that he really appreciates Mrs. Cyr letting him know how he can be
helpful in soliciting community feedback, specifically in Fox Hall West, because he is happy to help.
Mr. Hare, referring to Mr. Slavin’s comments regarding all the things New Castle County is doing,
noted that if the legislature would treat Kent County equally to New Castle County, then Kent
County might be able to do some of those things and help out too.
Mr. Lindell moved to recommend applying for the grant and then seeing what happens from
there. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Improvements to Division Street - Impact on Circulation (Dix)
Colonel Thomas Dix, Retired, Independence Boulevard, Bicentennial Village, reviewed a memo to
members regarding his critique of the Dover Capital Gateway Plan and Design, dated June 26, 2018.
Mr. Sudler thanked Colonel Dix, Retired, for taking the time, as a citizen, to do the research and
providing his detailed critique. He stated that he was very impressed and that he thought it made a
lot of sense.
Mr. Anderson thanked Colonel Dix, Retired, for his critique, noting that he thought it was a breath
of fresh air. He indicated that he had heard some concerns, but had not heard from anyone in support
of tearing up of all the roads. Mr. Anderson stated that he thought it seemed like an insane idea that
would harm economic growth and development in the City, and would not improve the lives of the
City’s citizens. He expressed his opinion that the roads are for travel and vehicles, not artistic
experiments.
Mr. Neil stated that the purpose of the exercise was actually to create a very attractive entrance to
the capital city in Dover. He explained that there are various options and the decision would be the
City’s regarding what best relays the message “Welcome to the City.” Mr. Neil reminded members
that this was happening in other areas as well, noting that the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard area
had been made more attractive using greenery and decorations. Mr. Neil stated that he hoped
Colonel Dix, Retired, was not recommended not having curb cuts, explaining that they are necessary
for people with disabilities who need to move with wheelchairs and walkers. Responding,
Colonel Dix, Retired, stated that he was referring to the curb cuts for disused driveways. He
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suggested that a welcome sign could be placed at the triangle at the intersection of Forest and
Division Streets or in the area between Mifflin and Kenton Roads.
Mr. Slavin stated that, with all due respect, he could not disagree more with the observations of
Colonel Dix, Retired, and Councilman Anderson. He noted that he would not go into the details of
it; however, he thought that it was shortsighted to say “let’s just leave a road the way it is for 20
years.” Mr. Slavin stated that roads are not just for cars, they are for multi-modal transport,
especially when there is a middle school in the middle of the road being discussed. Mr. Slavin
indicated that he thought that members were trying to ensure safety and economic development, and
improve the City, not just trying to move cars faster through town. He noted that while he
appreciated their observations, he disagreed with them.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Timothy A. Slavin
Council President
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ATTACHMENT #1
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Monthly Report
May 2018
Office of City Assessor
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for
the Month of May 2017/2018 the Month of May 2017/2018
27 29 $92
27 24 $100
30 22
Thousands
25 19 $55 $66
20 $50 $36
15 8 8 $27 $9 $5
10 $15
2 2 2017 2017
5 $0
0 2018 2018
First Time Buyer for the Month May 2017/2018 Realty Property
of May 2017/2018 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to
Recording
27 27
30 22
19 $6
Res. Non‐First
$8 $4 $4 $4 $5
Millions
20 $6
Time Buyers $4 $1 $1 $0
2017 $2
10 Res. First Time $0
Buyers 2018
0
2017 2018
Major Updates
March ‐ 18 April ‐ 18 May ‐ 18
Assessment Change $2,138,800 $3,094,300 ‐ $3,479,500
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
25 $3,540,000 $4,309,427 0.82 1.02
1
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ASSESSOR’S REPORT
Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price.
PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under
appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high
valued properties are relatively over appraised.
Points of Interest
Scanning & Filing
‐ All new deeds are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for easy retrieval.
‐ All appeal documents and correspondence are being scanned and attached to the CAMA software for
easy retrieval.
‐ All old property record cards are being scanned and indexed into Fortis.
Assessor’s Office
2018 Appeals
‐ 2018 Appeal Hearings have been completed (see attached spread sheet)
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2018 Appeal Log
Residential
Reque.
Name Property Address# 2015 Amount Amount Revised Amount
BETTY ANN HUTCHINS 63 HERITAGE DR $97,900 ? 97,900
Commercial
Reque.
Name Property Address# 2015 Amount Amount Revised Amount
DOVER COMMONS LLC 1231-1275 N DUPONT HWY 6,706,800 ? $6,706,800.00
DOVER MALL LLC 1365 N DUPONT HWY 52,626,800 ? $47,898,100.00
DOVER MALL LLC 1365 N DUPONT HWY(MACYS) 11,446,700 ? $9,712,900.00
DOVER MALL LLC 1365 N DUPONT HWY(SEARS) 8,807,600 ? $7,389,000.00
SAM'S REAL ESTATE BUSINES1572 N DUPONT HWY 10,817,900 $8,817,000 $10,538,700.00
Exempt Requests
Reque.
Name Property Address # 2015 Amount Amount Revised Amount
CDHFH 26 N NEW ST $11,000 $0 $0.00
CDHFH 120 N KIRKWOOD ST $10,800 $0 $0.00
CDHFH 18 N NEW ST $66,300 $0 $0.00
CDHFH 15 N NEW ST $106,800 $0 $0.00
NCALL 20 N KIRKWOOD ST $55,300 $0 $0.00
NCALL 22 N KIRKWOOD ST $39,900 $0 $0.00
NCALL 26 N KIRKWOOD ST $30,500 $0 $0.00
NCALL 28 N KIRKWOOD ST $26,000 $0 $0.00
NCALL 43 S KIRKWOOD ST $48,700 $0 $0.00
NCALL 45 S KIRKWOOD ST $52,500 $0 $0.00
NCALL 20 S QUEEN ST $35,800 $0 $0.00
NCALL 60 S QUEEN ST $35,600 $0 $0.00
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NCALL 18 N KIRKWOOD ST $45,000 $0 $0.00
DOVER CHURCH OF CHRIST 1156 S GOVERNORS AVE $163,600 $0 $0.00
THE SALVATION ARMY 1278 FORREST AVE $1,462,700 $0 $0.00
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 3282 N DUPONT HWY $12,237,700 $0 $0.00
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY 3282 REAR N DUPONT HWY $6,247,700 $0 $0.00
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH O2285 FORREST AVE $1,881,800 $0 $0.00
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSIT1200 N DuPont Hwy $3,260,940 $0 $0.00
Stipulations
Requested
Name Property Address # 2015 Amount Amount Sipulated Amount
SHERIE S VAUGHN 217 W LOOCKERMAN ST $913,500 $500,200 $509,600.00
SHERIE S VAUGHN 231 W LOOCKERMAN ST $203,600 $150,000 $144,800.00
SHERIE S VAUGHN 225 W LOOCKERMAN ST $132,000 $72,300 $80,600.00
Total $117,571,440 $83,078,400.00
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JUN 08, 2018 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
11:36 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-067.00-03-07.00- 6 R50 7 SESKINORE CT 20 2018 1 1356 C+ VG 171,600 21-MAY-18 210,000
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JUN 08, 2018 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 2
11:36 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
018
ED05-067.01-01-79.00 18 R10 323 TOPAZ CIR 1 5 2013 2 2290 B AV 235,400 18-MAY-18 263,900
ED05-067.14-01-37.00 3 R10 142 BALTUSROL RD 1 14 1973 1 1732 C AV 174,400 01-MAY-18 229,900
ED05-067.15-02-37.00 2 R10 133 N ANN AVE 1 14 1960 1 960 C- AV 83,600 16-MAY-18 120,000
ED05-068.10-02-50.00 13 R10 958 BUCK DR 1 14 1964 1 960 C AV 112,500 18-MAY-18 150,000
ED05-068.10-02-59.00 13 R10 916 BUCK DR 1 14 1964 1 1120 C AV 115,500 01-MAY-18 189,000
ED05-068.17-01-06.00 8 R10 500 N AMERICAN AVE EXT 1 14 1959 1 1622 C+ AV 175,500 18-MAY-18 209,000
ED05-068.19-06-12.00 6 R10 363 BLUECOAT ST 1 2018 2 2200 B- AV 204,900 15-MAY-18 244,990
ED05-068.20-01-35.00 14 R10 225 THORNTON ST 1 13 2007 3 2034 C+ GD 156,400 11-MAY-18 188,500
ED05-075.08-01-12.00 3 R10 106 TUCKET CIR 1 5 1999 2 2080 B- AV 208,100 03-MAY-18 240,000
ED05-076.03-01-63.00 14 R10 195 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 130,300 16-MAY-18 100,000
ED05-076.03-02-97.00 14 R10 384 TRIBBITT ST 13 2018 2 1760 C+ AV 150,300 21-MAY-18 171,112
ED05-076.06-03-29.00 17 R10 238 GREEN BLADE DR 1 13 1983 2 1280 C AV 112,500 11-MAY-18 125,000
ED05-076.09-02-37.00 14 R10 273 TRAFALGAR DR 1 8 2004 2 1745 C+ AV 147,800 21-MAY-18 169,900
ED05-076.20-02-29.00 12 R10 1136 YEARSLEY DR 1 16 1962 1 1948 C+ AV 146,000 25-MAY-18 189,500
ED05-077.07-06-07.00 6 R10 242 LADY BUG DR 14 2016 1 1352 B- AV 166,100 23-MAY-18 214,900
ED05-077.07-07-42.00 6 R10 227 LADY BUG DR 13 2018 2 1220 B- AV 117,900 23-MAY-18 141,175
ED05-077.11-02-36.00 6 R10 569 CRAWFORD AVE 1 5 1967 2 1483 C+ AV 152,600 04-MAY-18 204,500
ED05-077.17-04-55.00 4 R10 145 LOTUS ST 1 2 1930 1 840 D+ AV 76,000 07-MAY-18 122,500
ED05-085.06-01-32.00 11 R10 334 CRICKLE CREEK LN 1 5 2005 2 1830 B AV 216,900 04-MAY-18 255,000
ED05-085.12-01-60.00 12 R10 334 ALDER RD 1 14 1965 1 1444 C GD 131,300 29-MAY-18 165,000
ED05-085.12-04-34.00 12 R10 447 ALDER RD 1 6 1979 2 1794 C+ AV 120,400 15-MAY-18 175,000
LC05-058.14-01-01.552 1 R10 552 WEAVER DR 1 14 2004 1 1701 C- GD 79,400 17-MAY-18 77,900
LC05-058.14-01-01.907 1 R10 907 JONATHON DR 1 14 2001 1 1624 C- AV 74,000 10-MAY-18 78,000
LC05-058.14-01-01.910 1 R10 910 JONATHON DR 1 14 2003 1 1728 C- AV 80,600 03-MAY-18 74,650
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 17/18 Page 1 of 5
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 29, 2018
110-1200-512.30-37
Current Balance - $15,534.48
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER
DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE
BUDGETED AMOUNT $25,000.00
FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR
COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT.
TOTAL $25,000.00
COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO
DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE BALANCE
07/12/17 Anderson Inner City Cultural Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $600.00 $600.00 $24,400.00
League, Inc. $600.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/11/17 from
to fund 50% of the membership dues for 5 David
needy students to participate in the Sankofa Anderson to
African Drum and Dance Troupe. City Clerk's
Office
07/16/17 Anderson MLK Jr. Educational Councilman Anderson authorized the use of Email dated $500.00 $1,100.00 $23,900.00
Community Center, $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 07/16/17 from
Inc. to help pay for breakfast and lunch for the David
Saturday Academy participants. Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
07/26/17 Slavin Central Delaware Councilman Slavin authorized the use of Email dated $670.56 $1,770.56 $23,229.44
Habitat for Humanity $670.56 to purchase incidental equipment and 07/26/17 from
play apparatus for the Habitat for Humanity's Tim Slavin to
pop up parks/play streets program. It was Traci
noted that the games would be usable for future McDowell
07/31/17 Hare Air Force Ball events too. Hare authorized the use of $500.00 Dover Downs
Councilman $500.00 $2,270.56 $22,729.44
Committee for the deposit to reserve the Dover Downs Banquet Event
ballroom for 436 Squadron's Annual Air Force Order (BEO)
Ball. #24,727 dated
06/27/17
08/02/17 Cole Dover Library Councilman Cole authorized the use of his Sam's Club $397.50 $2,668.06 $22,331.94
Foundation community enhancement funds to reimburse receipt dated
the Dover Library Foundation for the purchase 08/15/17;
of bottled water for the Dover Comic Con 2017 Email dated
event. 08/02/17 from
Scott Cole to
Traci
McDowell
08/07/17 Neil 3d Airlift Squadron Councilman Neil authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $2,768.06 $22,231.94
Booster Club community enhancement funds to be donated 08/07/17 from
to the 3d Airlift Squadron Booster Club for the Fred Neil to
Dover Air Force Base Open House. Traci
McDowell
08/14/17 Anderson Boys and Girls Club of Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Emails dated $100.00 $2,868.06 $22,131.94
Delaware $100.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/08/17 and
to the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, for the 08/14/17 from
Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club - 4th District David
children. Anderson to
Debbie
Krueger
07/03/18
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08/14/17 Anderson City of Dover Parkland Councilman Anderson authorized a donation of Email dated $250.00 $3,118.06 $21,881.94
Reserve $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 08/14/17 from
for the Back to School Giveaway and Rib-Off David
Fundraiser Initiative (to be credited to the City's Anderson to
Parkland Reserve) Debbie
Krueger
08/23/17 Cole Dover High School Councilman Cole authorized $300.00 of his Email dated $300.00 $3,418.06 $21,581.94
AFJROTC Booster community enhancement funds to help pay for 08/23/17 from
Club storage units for the air rifles used by the Rifle Scott Cole to
Team. Traci
McDowell
09/08/17 Polce City of Dover Clearing Councilman Polce authorized the Email dated $250.00 $3,668.06 $21,331.94
Account - Rec allocation of $250.00 of his community 09/08/17 from
Revenue enhancement funds for the Dover Park Tanner Polce
Revitalization Event on 09/09/17. to Donna
Mitchell
09/08/17 Lewis City of Dover Clearing Councilman Lewis authorized the allocation of Email dated $250.00 $3,918.06 $21,081.94
Account - Rec $250.00 of his community enhancement funds 09/08/17 from
Revenue for the Dover Park Revitalization Event on Tanner Polce
09/09/17 to Donna
Mitchell
09/11/17 Slavin City of Dover Clearing Councilman Slavin authorized the allocation Email dated $250.00 $4,168.06 $20,831.94
Account - Rec of $250.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event Tim Slavin to
on 09/09/17 Roy Sudler
and Donna
09/07/17 Sudler City of Dover Clearing Councilman Sudler authorized the allocation Mitchell
Email dated $300.00 $4,468.06 $20,531.94
Account - Rec of $300.00 of his community enhancement 09/07/17 from
Revenue funds for the Dover Park Revitalization Event Roy Sudler
on 09/09/17
09/19/17 Anderson Interdenominational Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $520.00 $4,988.06 $20,011.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $520.00 to the 09/19/17 from
Dover and Vicinity Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of David
(IMA) Dover and Vicinity (IMA) for the Expungement Anderson to
Clinic on 11/03/17. The funds are for Dover City Clerk's
residents. The cost is estimated to be $52 per
Office
11/13/17 Anderson Interdenominational person.
Councilman Anderson authorized the Email dated $380.00 $5,368.06 $19,631.94
Ministerial Alliance of designation of $380.00 for the Community, 11/11/2017
Dover and Vicinity Family, and Fellowship Dinner from David
(IMA) Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office
11/13/17 Slavin National Council on Councilman Slavin authorized the designation Email dated $697.46 $6,065.52 $18,934.48
Agricultural Life and of $697.46 for playstreets equipment. It was 07/26/17 from
Labor Research Fund, noted that the games would be usable for future Tim Slavin to
Inc. (NCALL) events too. (Note: $670.56 was previously paid Traci
to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity for McDowell and
the purchase of these items based upon the invoice
email correspondence received; however, the #20171031
items were actually purchased and invoiced by
NCALL. Habitat is supposed to return the
$670.56 that they received in error.)
12/08/17 Neil White Oak/Town Point Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email dated $50.00 $6,115.52 $18,884.48
Civic Association $50.00 to the White Oak/Town Point Civic 12/08/17 from
Association to help with Christmas donations Fred Neil to
for Dover families in need of assistance Traci
McDowell
07/03/18
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 17/18 Page 3 of 5
01/23/18 Lewis Dover Fire Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $500.00 $6,615.52 $18,384.48
Department/Robbins $500.00 of his community enhancement funds Dover Fire to
Hose Co. to Dover Fire Department for the purchase of Lewis dated
new equipment for the fire apparatus currently 01/18/18.
on order. Personally
delivered to
Clerk by Lewis
on 01/22/18.
04/18/18 Lewis Delaware Multicultural Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $500.00 $7,115.52 $17,884.48
and Civic Organization $500.00 of his community enhancement funds DEMCO dated
(DEMCO, Inc.) to Delaware Multicultural and Civic 04/12/18 and
Organization (DEMCO, Inc.). They requested emails
funding for a Zeny Heat Press Machine Pro 6 in between Brian
1 in the amount of $264.99 or Lego Mindstorms Lewis, Traci
Education EV3 Core Set in the amount of McDowell, and
$411.95 or RCA Voyager 7" 16GB Tablet Donna
Android 6.0 in the amount of $35.00. Mitchell.
06/12/18 Neil Persimmon Park Place Councilman Neil authorized $100.00 for the Email dated $100.00 $7,215.52 $17,784.48
Condominium Council, Persimmon Park Place Condominium Council, 06/08/2018
Inc. (PPPCC) Inc. for the School Supply Project from Fred Neil
to Traci
McDowell and
letter from
Joyce Talley,
PPPCC
06/12/18 Hare Police Athletic League Councilman Hare authorized $1,500 of his Email dated $1,500.00 $8,715.52 $16,284.48
of Dover (P.A.L.) discretionary funds for the Police Athletic 06/06/2018
League of Dover (P.A.L.) from Bill Hare
to Traci
McDowell and
letter from
Anthony
Smith, P.A.L.
Coordinator
06/12/18 Neil White Oak/Town Point Councilman Neil authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $8,815.52 $16,184.48
Civic Association discretionary funds for the White Oak/Town 06/08/2018
Point Civic Association Scholarship Fund from Fred Neil
to Traci
McDowell and
White
Oak/Towne
Point Civic
Association
Scholarship
Application
06/13/18 Hare Modern Maturity Councilman Hare authorized $500 of his Email dated $500.00 $9,315.52 $15,684.48
Center discretionary funds for the Modern Maturity 06/14/2018
Center from Bill Hare
to Traci
McDowell and
letter from
Carolyn
Fredricks,
President/CEO
of Modern
Maturity
Center
07/03/18
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06/18/18 Anderson Solid Rock Church Councilman Anderson authorized $150 of his Email dated $150.00 $9,465.52 $15,534.48
Community Outreach discretionary funds for the Solid Rock Church 06/18/2018
Center Community Outreach Center from David
Anderson to
City Clerk's
Office and
CC'd Roy
Sudler
06/21/18 Lindell City of Dover Parkland Councilman Lindell authorized $1,000 of his Email dated $1,000.00 $10,465.52 $14,534.48
Reserve community enhancement fund to be earmarked 06/14/2018
for additional playground equipment for 6-12 from Matt
year old kids at the park on George Washington Lindell to Traci
Drive McDowell and
CC'd Donna
Mitchell
06/26/18 Lindell Village of Westover Councilman Lindell authorized $1,500 of his Email dated $1,500.00 $10,965.52 $14,034.48
HOA community enhancement fund to be allocated 06/14/2018
to the Village of Westover Home Owners from Matt
Association for the purchase and installation of Lindell to Traci
playground equipment. and CC'd
Donna Mitchell
and Letter
from Jonathan
D. Contant
from Village of
Westover HOA
06/27/18 Lewis Dover Police Athletic Councilman Lewis authorized $625.00 of his Email dated $625.00 $11,090.52 $13,909.48
League (P.A.L.) Community Enhancement Funds to be 06/27/2018
allocated to the Dover Police Athletic League from Denise
(P.A.L.) for $325.00 for the cost of Devine to
transportation for youth feild trips and $300.00 Brian Lewis
towards goal of $3,000 for youth sporting and CC'd City
equipment; total $625.00 Clerks Office
and Letter
from Anthony
Smith, P.A.L
Coordinator
06/27/18 Lewis Parkland Reserve Councilman Lewis authorized $625.00 of his Email dated $625.00 $11,715.52 $13,284.48
Community Enhancement Funds to be split 06/27/2018
evenly and earmarked for playground from Denise
equipment for Dover Park, New Street Park, Devine to
and Mayfair Park Brian Lewis
and CC'd City
Clerks Office
$9,465.52 $15,534.48
07/03/18
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 17/18 Page 5 of 5
Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $1,618.02 $3,381.98
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $250.00 $2,250.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $697.50 $1,802.50
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $350.00 $2,150.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $300.00 $2,200.00
TOTAL $13,215.52 $11,784.48
07/03/18
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY
REPORT
MAY 2018
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Average Disconnects
87
69
53 58 60 55 53
48 50 47 51 45 46 43 44 42
38 36 33 32 36 39
25 21 24 23
Average Accounts Cut Per Day Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day
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Work Orders Processed
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
MAY-17 JUN-17 JUL-17 AUG-17 SEP-17 OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17 JAN-18 FEB-18 MAR-18 APR-18 MAY-18
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18
Series1 1,515 1,996 1,955 2,132 1,811 1,820 1,664 1,439 1,730 1,567 1,676 1,738 1,580
Payment Agreements / Extensions
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May-
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18
Series1 523 436 501 695 525 554 455 448 688 740 522 441 452
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Drive-Thru Over the Mail, Drop
Credit Cards Bank Drafts
Window Counter Box
2018 YTD 21,275 47,493 180,179 2,262 20,670
2017 YTD 23,656 43,554 153,376 1,795 18,880
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Sept 16 67,117 Services
Sept 16 159.99
Oct 16 57,707 June 16 14 601 June 16 53
Oct 16 116.94
Nov 16 54,812 July 16 9 307 July 16 13
Nov 16 98.27
Aug 16 9 214 Aug 16 13
Dec 16 101.04 Dec 16 60,179
Sept 16 7 915 Sept 16 35
Jan 17 113.04 Jan 17 63,172
Oct 16 8 224 Oct 16 27
Feb 17 106.4 Feb 17 54,811
Nov 16 6 4293 Nov 16 41
Mar 17 108.2 Mar 17 60,690
Dec 16 5 207 Dec 16 37
Apr 17 107.03 Apr 17 54,062 Jan 17 3 12 Jan 17 40
May 17 57,823 Feb 17 1 2 Feb 17 31
May 17 133.93
Mar 17 4 160 Mar 17 15
June 17 155.81 June 17 70,081
Apr 17 4 114 Apr 17 58
July 17 162.88 July 17 79,883 May 17 5 148 May 17 58
Aug 17 157.18 Aug 17 74,534 June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
Sept 17 64,235 July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
Sept 17 137.01
Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Oct 17 129.11 Oct 17 59,890
Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Nov 17 98.13 Nov 17 56,552 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Dec 17 108.57 Dec 17 62,992 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Jan 18 67,204 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Jan 18 116.70 Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
Feb 18 106.55 Feb 18 55,759 Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
Mar 18 101.78 Mar 18 61,286 Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
Apr 18 55,574 Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
Apr 18 100.68
May 18 5 301 May 18 46
May 18 127.43 May 18 63,188
Electric Monthly Outage Report
The annual outage goal will be less than 295 minutes per customer, which is a Delaware Standard. This will be
measured by calculating the System Average Interruption Duration Index.
FY 18 YTD FY 17 FY 16
47.57 28.81 25.53
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
5 29 25.50 Minutes 31.1 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES MAY 18 MAY 17 FY18 YTD
Tree Trimming 314 239 3549
Number of Oil Releases 0 1 3
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1
New Services 46 58 546
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HUMAN RESOURCES
May 2018
May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May Total
Category 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18
Caucasian* 289 291 292 290 291 288 285 285 288 290 293 293 292 n/a
Minorities* 73 74 79 76 77 74 75 75 76 77 77 77 77 n/a
Hired 3 3 9 1 8 1 1 3 5 3 5 1 2 45
Terminated/Resigned/ 4 3 3 6 6 6 3 3 1 0 5 2 3 45
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 1 0 3 1 1 3 1 4 6 0 4 2 1 27
Jobs Posted 2 1 7 1 2 4 3 2 6 3 3 3 6 43
Workers Comp. Injuries 4 3 1 0 6 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 1 35
Workers Comp. Hours 648 475 417 396 173 202 227 352 106 75 199 261 153 3684
*345 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 24 (3 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 15 Library, 1 Customer Service, 4 Police Department)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Library Clerk I, (part-time); Administrative Assistant (City Clerk’s Office)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired: System Operator II, (Electric Dispatch); Motor Equipment Operator III, (Sanitation); Police Cadet
Position Transferred/Promoted: Motor Equipment Operator III to Crew Leader, (Sanitation)
Positions Posted: Parks and Recreation Director; Customer Service Clerk (full-time); Civil Engineer; Motor Equipment Operator III, (Sanitation); Lead
Laborer, (Streets); Library Assistant I (part-time)
Recruitment Information (May)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Two Or Unknown In Out
Islander Indian/Alaskan More Dover Dover
Native
Water Treatment Plant 9 - 9 - 2 7 - - - - - 1 8
Operator I
Customer Service 104 67 12 25 30 44 - - 1 2 27 50 54
Representative I
Assistant 7 5 1 1 1 5 - - - - 1 5 2
Controller/Treasurer
Motor Equipment 6 - 4 2 1 2 - - 1 - 2 3 3
Operator II (Sanitation)
Parks & Recreation 6 2 1 3 1 2 - - - - 3 3 3
Director
Librarian I (part-time) 4 3 - 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 2
Library Assistant 29 16 5 8 11 7 - 1 - 2 8 19 10
(part-time)
Lead Laborer (Streets) 6 - 5 1 - 5 - - - - 1 4 2
Civil Engineer 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - 1
Human Resources 29 24 4 1 15 10 - 1 1 2 - 12 17
Coordinator
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May
Recruiting by Dept. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18
Electric 4 5 7 7 8 8 9 7 7 7 7 7 8
Public Works 6 7 8 11 13 13 12 14 11 9 6 6 6
Police 9 8 6.5 6.5 .5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 4.5 3 3 3.5
All Other Departments 9.5 9 7.5 7.5 8 10.5 11.5 9.5 8 6.5 7 7 6.5
Totals 28.5 29 29 32 29.5 35 36 34 30.5 27 23 23 24
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
The following has been updated to reflect the Fiscal 2017-18 Budget
Electric: Lineman 1st Class, Lineman 2nd class, Electric Director, Substation Technician, Groundworker, Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader, Linecrew
Superintendent; System Operator II
Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I (Water/wastewater); Civil Engineer, Lead Laborer, Mechanic II; Motor Equipment Operator II (Streets); Motor
Equipment Operator III, (Sanitation)
Police: (5) Cadet; (1) Police Officer
All Other Departments: Assistant Controller/Treasurer; Parks and Recreation Director; Customer Service Clerk I (full-time); Accountant II; Librarian I
(part-time); Library Assistant (part-time); Building Supervisor (Parks and Recreation); Library Page (part-time); Customer Service Clerk I (part-time)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Turnover Statistics
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Turnover % 5.57 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 3.26
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 -
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 2.45
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 .82
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 -
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Number of Employees 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 12
Separating from Service
Average Number of Full-time 362 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 341
Employees
Average Number of Part-time 16 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 27
Employees
* Healthcare cost sharing implemented
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2018
$4
$2
$29
Department
$4
$4
$138
$26
$4
$24
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total $235,000
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Service Requests Resolved
60 55
50 44
38
40
31 31 29
27 27 26
30 22 23 22 21
20
10
0
May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18
Programming Requests Completed
40 34 34
29 29 31
28
30 24
23 21
20 19 20
20 17
10
0
May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18
Page Views - City of Dover Web Page
30,000
25,000
Pages Viewed
20,000
26,767 28,232
23,724 22,895 24,034 25,344 23,269 25,155
20,417 22,554
19,913 19,305
15,000
10,000 17,293
5,000
0
May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18
Noteworty:
Upgraded core switches on network
Payroll clerks and supervisors trained on new ADP software
Renewed and upgraded City's internet agreement.
Server storage space became critically low on 5/1 which resulted in server downtime.
Resolved.
Continuing Tyler ERP training to end and power users.
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May 2018
Monthly Report
Highlighted Special Events & Attendance:
Celebrate the Arts: The Glorious American Musical 20
In Harmony Concert Series: HOT BREAKFAST! 60
Literacy Night & Spelling Bee 20
Spring Job Fair 240
Total Items Checed Out: 29,116 Programs: Offered Attended
E-books: 2,762
Adult 69 772
New Library Cards: 288 Teens 29 239
Children 44 774
Library Card Holders: 31,849 Job Center 45 410
Service Area
Population: 62,527
Library Visitors: 22,067
Meeting Rooms Usage: 1,262
Computer Users: 3,949
Wireless Users: 1,605
Items Loaned to/Received
from Other Libraries: 6,136
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Parks & Recreation May 2018
Monthly Report
Parks & Recrea on Highlights
The Spring & Summer Performing Arts on The Green kicks off for it’s 42nd season! With Eden Hill
Medical Center as this year’s financial sponsor, we are pleased to offer 15 weeks of FREE entertain-
ment for families again. Be sure to join us on Thursdays at 7 PM.
Master Planning for Dover Park weekly progress mee ngs are taking place. Materials and mee ng
no ces are being posted to web and social media loca ons, and flyers are being distributed. The Kickoff
mee ng will be on May 16 at Dover Park from 4 - 7 PM. The Charre e will be held at the Maranatha
Church on May 22, 23, 24. We have also provided a wikimaps survey to garner input as part of the
process. Check it out at: h p://wikimapping.com/wikimap/Dover-Park-Master-Plan.html
Schu e Park Master Plan implementa on con nues. We are awai ng results from the RFP for field
regrading.
Playground equipment for the Hamlet Park has being ordered.
Installa on of benches and dog waste sta on at Con nental park has been completed except for
concrete pads for underneath of the benches. The concrete installa on has been delayed due to rain.
Planning con nues on the joint project with the Dover Public Library to bring ac ve programming into
three of Dover’s parks on Tuesdays in the summer months.
May is Na onal Bicycle Month. Rain damped the Ride of Silence this year, however Mayor
Chris ansen was quite the sensa on leading a small group of riders from the former Dover High School
site to the Bike to Work Day event held at the Dover Public Library. About 40 cyclists joined in the
morning’s fes vi es. A special thanks to Georgia Boy’s Bagels and Good News Foods for their generous
dona ons of breakfast supplies and DelDOT for the unwavering support.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommi ee - The Subcommi ee met on May 8. Eddie Diaz gave a presenta on on the Capital
Sta on project and project loopholes in the Senator Bikeway east end trail connec ons. Reports on the Dover
Treasure Hunt and Bike Month Events were heard. The final report on the 2018 Dover Duathlon was given.
Silver Lake Commission - The commission will meet on July 11, 2018.
Personnel and Training Updates
Sherwanda Rachal‐Speaks a ended annual Food Bank training, keeping the City of Dover summer camps eligible for
the free breakfast and lunch program that is available to encourage healthy ea ng and lifestyles.
May Enrollment Summary
Category FY18 FY17
General Recrea on 96 156
Sports 0 7
Trips 0 0
Leagues 510 310
Camps 0 0
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Recreation Revenue Breakdown
Revenue Breakdown
May 2018 May 2017
General Recrea on $3,187.00 General Recrea on $1,858.00
Sports $50.00 Sports $0.00
Trips $0 Trips $0.00
Leagues $15,980.00 Leagues $19,735.00
Building & Field Rentals $1,095.00 Building & Field Rentals $800.00
Camps $1,579.50 Camps $2,765.00
Youth Connec ons/CSW $8,242.500 Youth Connec ons/CSW $16,47278
June 7, 14, 21, 28
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John W. Pitts Recreation Center – May 2018
Total Program Attendance Facility Usage By The Hour
Facility Usage By The Hour May 2018 FYTD 18 May 2017 FYTD 17
Open Gym 509.5 4,169 498 4,009.5
Fitness Classes 15 205.5 32 351.5
Leagues 52 1,243 47 1,204
Camps 0 932 0 1,011.5
Sports Classes 0 113 0 145.5
Meetings & Rentals 30 271.5 20 179.5
Enrichment Classes 0 12 2 9.5
Total Facility Usage Hours 606.5 6,946 599 6,911
** Program Attendance figures includes daily participants, parents and spectators in the facility.
Program Attendance** May 2018 FYTD 18 May 2017 FYTD 17
Total 1,396 57,939 1,340 54,905
Open Gym 337 3,411 477 4,164
Fitness Classes 124 802 122 1,386
Leagues 800 47,328 704 44,276
Camps 0 1,043 0 1,310
Sports Classes 0 1,756 0 2,247
Meetings & Rentals 135 3,448 25 1,472
Enrichment Classes 0 151 12 50
Since our opening in late April 2008, we have had 561,521 guests at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center.
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PUBLIC WORKS
Construction Inspection
Subdivisions Site Development
The following required inspection services The following required inspection services
Seskinore Court The Grande, Building 4
Chestnut Grove Chesapeake Utilities Dover Campus
Clearview Meadows Eden Hill medical Center
Eden Hill Reed Street Apartments
Nottingham Meadows Leander Lakes
Patriot Village Eden Hill Commercial Center
Tall Pines Islamic Society of Central Delaware
The Arbors Blue Hen Apartments
Enterprise Business Park
Dover Christian Church
Modern Maturity Center
The Grande, Building 4
MRMS Building
Century Engineering Building
Longhorn Steak House
Sanitation
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MAY 18 FYTD 18 MAY 17 FYTD17
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 211 2,229 191 1,917
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,278 12,135 1,150 10,762
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 60 616 74 761
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 20 237 32 324
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS TOTAL # OF TOTAL # OF
HOUSEHOLDS ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
COLLECTED
May 2018 22,719 9,621 295,340 13.00
Streets MAY 18 FYTD 18 MAY 17 FYTD 17
Signed Installed 1 91 2 336
Signs Repaired 26 121 14 134
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 10,739 18,830 17,250 24,642
New Post Installed 11 62 5 152
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 4 29 0 10
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 1 130 0 21
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 189 240 6 76
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 2 49 6 2,294
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 19 1 6
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 20 8 8
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 13 131 18 126
Concrete Work (Hrs) 81 256 13 76
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 9 34 0 6
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 2 0 16
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 0 58 23 109
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,494 12,294 1,695 13,340
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 102 948 117 1,155
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 4 11,948 14 12,654
Leaf Collection (Miles) 15 6,288 50 8,067
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Arborist Crew MAY 2018 MAY 2017
Trees Trimmed 19 26
Trees Removed 0 8
Stumps Removed 2 6
Trees Planted 1 4
Root Pruning 1 0
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Beautification Crew
Weeded and sprayed Library and City Hall.
Started pulling tulips.
Put up hanging baskets on Loockerman Street.
Planted Memorial Bed.
Flowers and pots delivered to Library for the children’s activity for Mother’s Day.
Mowing Crew
Continued mowing grass routes.
Sprayed vegetation at mowing locations.
Litter Removal
Litter is being picked up on City properties as per the weekly schedule.
Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks.
Miscellaneous
Tarp installed on ball field fence (per Parks and Rec).
Ball field material spread on all 4 fields at Schutte Park.
Loaded and hauled street sweepings to landfill.
Loaded dumpers with leaf compost.
Assist Streets on mulch give away (3 Saturdays).
Arbor Day tree planting at the Library.
Set up stage for Thursday Concert on The Green.
Set up Stage for Dover Days (2 Locations).
Assisted DNREC in cleanup of Mirror Lake island.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
City Managers Office Created three 8.5"x11" maps of four City-owned properties that were proposed for sale.
City Managers Office Printed three 30"x40" posters for the requester.
Other Create Dover Fire Event App and create shortcut on all their iPads.
Planning & Inspections Take new Firefly plan georeference it and load it in a raster dataset.
Planning & Inspections Installed and began inspection of Census LUCA data.
Public Works Investigated how to view related tables in the Public Works View web application.
Public Works Calculated the miles of street sweeping done per day and night.
Public Works Created Water, Storm Water, and Sanitary Sewer plan maps for MISS Utility Tickets.
Public Works Created Water, Storm Water, and Sanitary Sewer plan maps for MISS Utility Tickets.
Public Works Monthly Recycling Update.
Public Works Updated the Parcels, Rentals, and Active AHIs layers for the month.
Public Works Updated the City Wells map with the most recent data and provided a PDF copy to the requester.
Public Works Provided the number of acres of grass mowed by the City or its contractor.
Public Works Created and printed a 18"x22" map of each of the Trash Zones.
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FLEET AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 5 Number of Tire Repairs: 7 Number of Road Repairs: 0
Other Work Orders: 44 Repair Hours: 156 Road Repair Hours: 0
Total Work Orders: 49 Fabrication Hours: 5 Misc. Hours: 76
PM Hours: 16.5
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 33
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Completed: 2
Major Program Updates
May May
MEASURE 2018 2017 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled Preventative
2 out of 33 1 out of 33
Maintenance appointments -+ 3.03%
6.06 % 3.03 %
being kept (Quantity and
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
23 out of 23 32 out of 32
completed within 5 days 0%
100 % 100 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
orders completed within 2 4 out of 4 0 out of 0
0%
days (Quantity and 100 % 100 %
Percentage)
Water/Wastewater Divisions
MAY 17 May 17 June 17 July 17 Aug 17 Sep 17 Oct 17
Total Water Prod. 142,087,000 171,797,000 183,692,000 195,693,000 183,352,000 172,501,000 172,453,000
Billed Consumpt. 127,958,000 127,958,009 161,418,000 179,460,000 169,521,000 169,521,000 159,271,000
Total Flow to County 123,927,000 170,213,000 136,745,000 125,926,000 178,219,000 139,090,000 153,736,000
135,076,400 168,499,897 141,349,551 138,366,768 167,858,838 144,462,028 168,885,523
City Readings
Nov 17 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 18 March 18 MAY 18 May 18
Total Water Prod. 134,533,000 140,498,000 150,207,000 135,361.000 146,460,000 138,387,000 129,854,000
Billed Consumpt. 136,701,000 132,513,000 127,083,000 134,942,000 123,994,000 138,221,000 110,219,000
Total Flow to County 120,538,000 109,877,000 137,422,000 123,368,000 157,050,000 143,889,000 186,816,000
City Readings 123,758,466 121,387,764 143,955,874 132,879,690 143,858,810 140,530,063 178,798,232
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ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates MAY 18 MAY 17 DIFF FY18 YTD FY17 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 3 2 +1 94 93
Plan Review Completed Within
30 days of Submission 8 13 - 5 90 65
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task MAY 18 MAY 17 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 4,188,839 5,541,839 1,882,995,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 18 17.50 18
Water Mains Repaired 3 1 11
Water Service Lines Repaired 4 1 18
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 2
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 2 0 8
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 29,283 87,511 337,101
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 447 0 7,721
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 154 403 1,315
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,401* 14,601 13,401
Note total water meters reduced to match HTE
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
MAY 2018
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
Activity Remains at High Levels in 2018
Construction activity in 2018 in the residential and commercial sectors continues strong as
projects move through approval and construction processes. Throughout this monthly report
are statistics indicating this activity,
Key projects reported last month include:
• Ongoing residential construction of single family detached dwellings, townhouses,
and apartment units
• Dover Dialysis Center
• Century Engineering Office Building
• Residence Hall at Delaware State University
• Islamic Society of Central Delaware
• Chesapeake Utilities Office Building Complex
• Golden Fleece expansion
• MOD Pizza
• House of Coffi
In addition to monitoring and assisting economic development activities, the Department‘s
focus is increasingly the required update of the Comprehensive Plan, entailing citizen outreach,
research and data updating, assessing progress and changes since the 2008 Plan was complet-
ed. We are working to better understand and describe changes in the way we live, work, shop
and recreate that may impact on the pattern future development and land uses. A survey mod-
eled after the ones done for the 2003 and 2008 plans is being finalized and will be available by
mid-June. Also in the works is an economic development forum to be held at Wilmington
University gather input from representatives of Dover’s institutions of higher education.
Spring begins the “grass violation” season with increased enforcement actions required. It is
also the ramping up of the construction season with new projects and previously approved de-
velopments being initiated.
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
MOD (Made on
Demand) Pizza—
1037 N. DuPont
Highway
245 North New Street
359 Bluecoat Street
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Islamic Society of
Central Delaware –
777 S. Little Creek Road
Liberty Court Apart-
ments Building “J” -
1289 Walker Road
7 Seskinore Court
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Planning & Inspection Revenues
FY ' 18 Actual
Revenue Stream FY '18 Budget (YTD) May % of Budget
Business License $1,467,000 $ 1,469,969 100%
Trailer License $19,000 $ 17,646 93%
Building Permits $800,000 $ 1,098,874 137%
Cert. of Occupancy $13,000 $ 23,210 179%
Public Occupancy $23,000 $ 24,073 105%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 13,562 97%
Plumbing/Heating/ $115,000 $ 168,003 146%
Rental Inspection $437,000 $ 397,551 91%
Miscellaneous $27,000 $ 12,087 45%
Fire Protection Fees $65,000 $ 80,055 123%
Code Enforcement $35,000 $ 27,050 77%
Vacant Building $250,000 $ 210,075 84%
Total P&I Revenue $3,265,000 $ 3,543,739 109%
31-May-18
Activity Highlight:
NASCAR Racing at Dover International Speedway and Dover Days were both held the
first weekend of May. Department Staff were involved in Business Licenses for Itinerant
Merchants, RV/Camping Permits, and event inspections by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
Department-wide Staff began attending the Ethics Training sessions that began on May 23,
2018; this is an annual requirement.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity
permits (Building Permits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. For
May 2018, Planning Staff was involved with review of 126 Permits and 34 Certificates of
Occupancy permits. This results in a 2018 calendar year-to-date total of 474 Permits and
Certificates of Occupancy (2017 calendar year-to-date total of 451 Permits and COs com-
pared to 448 for 2016). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental
Dwelling.
Several Planning Staff attended events associated with the Dover Park Master Plan as a
consultant working with the Parks & Recreation Department facilitated the charette.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Planning Staff continues to focus on the various implementation items identified in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan as amended.
• The Planning Office continues to be involved in the Restoring Central Dover Community Plan imple-
mentation.
• Planning Staff continues work on reviewing Dover’s Downtown Development District program manage-
ment and will be preparing the Annual Report of DDD activities for submission in June.
• Planning Staff is currently researching and drafting several text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance on
the following: creation of IPM3 zone, parking limitations, and vehicle signs.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the planning and research necessary for the update of the 2008 Comprehen-
sive Plan. Staff continues to focus on the evaluation of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Goals & Recommen-
dations and documentation of the status of the Action Items. Assignments were made to the Planning Com-
mission and Historic District Commission to assist in this evaluation. A Questionnaire/Survey was drafted in
anticipation of an early June distribution. A Certified Local Government Grant application (for FFY2018)
was submitted for a project to focus on the development of “Update of Historic Preservation Chapter for Do-
ver’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan”; we await notification of grant award. Staff is also working to prepare for
two outreach events in June.
Construction Activity
• Construction activities continue at several multi-family residential projects including Leander Lakes
Apartments (S-12-18), Phase 2 of the Blue Hen Apartment Complex (S-15-12), and the reconstruction
of Liberty Court Apartments (S-16-22).
• There is residential construction activity continues with permit issued this month in Clearview Meadows
PND and Village of Cannon Mill.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to seven (7) one-family detached dwelling units, one duplex, and
(10) townhouse units. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy were issued to nine (9) apartment building at
Liberty Court Apartments.
• Building Permits were issued for Dover Dialysis Center (S-17-14) at 107 Mont Blanc Boulevard, the
Century Engineering Office Building of the Bay Road Office Park (S-17-30) at 550 Bay Road, and the
new Residence Hall at Delaware State University (S-17-33).
• A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for the Islamic Society of Central Delaware (S-15-
03) mosque at 777 South Little Creek Road and renewed for the Office Building of Chesapeake Utilities
(S-16-11) at 500 Energy Lane. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for the expansion of the Golden
Fleece at 134 W. Loockerman Street, MOD Pizza at 1037 N. DuPont Highway, and The House of Coffi
(C-17-05) at 14 Loockerman Plaza.
May (2018) FY18 TOTAL FOR FY18
New Home Permits Issued 16 154
Value of Commercial Projects $54,913,350.00 $87,565,928.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $728.20 $16,051.80
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on May 21, 2018. The next Planning Com-
mission meeting is scheduled for June 18, 2018.
NEW APPLICATIONS
C-18-02 All Beautiful Children Learning Academy Day Care Center at 822
South State Street – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval
of the Conditional Use application to permit conversion of an existing 3,526
SF one-story building into a Child Day Care Center to serve 52 children.
SB-18-02 Minor Subdivision Plan for Leander Lakes Apartments at 100 Isa-
belle Isle – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval of the
Minor Subdivision Plan application to permit subdivision of the 28.67 +/-
acre parcel of the Leander Lakes Apartment complex into two (2) new lots.
S-18-04 Dover Police Department Impound Lot at 401 West Water Street The
Planning Commission granted conditional approval of the Site Development
application to permit construction of a 11,940 S.F. Impound Lot for the Dover
Police Department as a fenced area for motor vehicle storage .
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on May 16, 2018. The next Board of
Adjustment meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2018.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission met on May 17, 2018. Activities included
updates on the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant program and the
FFY208 Grant Application, permit activity updates, and an introduction to the
2019 Comprehensive Plan Project. The Historic District Commission also
adopted a Resolution recognizing the years of service (1993-2018) of Charles
“Terry” Jackson, II. The next Historic District Commission meeting is sched-
uled for June 21, 2018.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY17 Projects
Homeownership Assistance Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers
who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Five (5) families have purchased
affordable housing in the City of Dover. This project is complete.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operation costs for the shelter. This project is un-
derway. Dover Interfaith Mission has partnered with the property owner of 2-4 Forest
Street to acquire affordable housing for homeless men.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for
homeless households within the City. Three (3) families has been provided rental assis-
tance for affordable housing and one (1) motel voucher has been issued for emergency
housing for one family.
Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Programs
CDBG funds will be used to rehabilitate existing owner occupied housing in the City that
is in violation of the City’s Housing Code and complete emergency home repairs to elim-
inate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low income homeowners.
Five (5) families have received emergency home repairs, and one (1) single family home
will be fully renovated.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to complete exterior renovations to existing owner-occupied
homes in the Restoring Central Dover Revitalization area. This project is underway.
NSP Program
The City provided $59,000 in NSP grant funds to Diamond State Community Land Trust
to assist in acquiring a vacant or foreclosed property in the City of Dover. This property
has been fully renovated and will be sold to a low to moderate income family. This prop-
erty is a townhouse located in the Village of Westover. This property is scheduled to go
to settlement on June 15, 2018.
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Code Enforcement Activity—MAY
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
to May)
No valid Rental Permit 13 237 92% 95%
No valid Building Permit 7 83 57% 85%
Tall grass and weeds 217 421 50% 60%
Unregistered vehicle 10 113 75% 70%
Abandoned vehicle 7 42 80% 70%
Annual Housing Inspection 27 274 90% 84%
Property Maintenance – 28 318 15% 45%
Exterior
Electric Termination 11 108 95% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 38 348 60% 55%
Zoning 0 23 0% 0%
Total Cases Opened 358 1986
Total # of Inspections For 244
Month
350 Martin Street -
Dangerous Structure
125 Rodney Road—Condemned Structure
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Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
954 Lincoln Street—The property was condemned and taken forward to City Council as a
dangerous building on November 7, 2016. Council ordered the owner to demolish the
structure by December 7, 2016. The asbestos survey and abatement have been completed.
The mortgage company has requested time to make renovations. No repairs have been
made as of December. A renovation permit has been approved and a start date of April
30, 2018 has been giving by the contractor. Work was started 2nd week of May.
526 Fulton Street—The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested. At
the Council meeting on January 2, 2018, City Council approved staff’s recommendation
for demolition of the structure. Notice was sent to all lien holders to make repairs to the
dwelling by February 2, 2018, or the City Staff would have the structure demolished. The
asbestos survey has been completed and bids are being taking for the asbestos abatement.
All work prior to the demolition of the structure has been completed and demolitions bids
are being requested for a demolition date in June 2018.
113 Davis Circle— The dwelling is condemned and a lien search has been requested. At
the council meeting on January 2, 2018, City Council approved staff’s recommendation
for the demolition of the structure. Notice was sent to all lien holders to make repairs to
the dwelling by February 2, 2018, or City Staff would have the structure demolished. The
asbestos survey has been completed and bids are being taking for the asbestos abatement.
All work prior to the demolition of the structure has been completed and the demolition
bids are being requested for a demolition date in June 2018.
Vacant Buildings—During the month of May, seventeen (17) additional buildings were
registered as vacant, and $11,000.00 in vacant building registration fees were collected.
350 Martin Street—
Dangerous Structure
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2016—
July 2017–
Current May 2018 May 2017 May 2017
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued MAY (2018) MAY (2017)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Administrative Permit 4 36 3 56
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 24 280 42 355
Building Permits
39 280 45 308
Demolition Permits
13 38 5 35
Fence Permits 12 108 16 102
Fire Prevention Permits 7 116 6 96
Mechanical Permits
32 547 25 470
Plumbing Permits
43 544 46 457
Sign Permits 11 136 10 158
Swimming Pool Permits
2 6 2 121
Subtotal 2091 2158
Business Licenses 63 2215 26 2213
Merchant Licenses
5 377 2 369
Contractor Licenses
30 1223 28 216
Subtotal 3815 2798
Lodging House Licenses
0 8 1 66
Public Occupancy
18 200 13 458
Rental Dwelling 15 1416 71 3237
Subtotal 1624 3761
Manufactured Homes
1 367 2 397
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections MAY (2018) MAY (2017)
FY 18 FYTD 18 FY17 FYTD 17
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
361 4917 375 4431
Plumbing/Mechanical
588 6258 665 5546
Certificate of Occupancy 34 255 14 187
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a total of
nine (9) incidents during the month of May.
Two of the incidents were confined to minimal
damage due to sprinkler system activations.
Staff attended a seminar at the DSFS showing a
side by side test burn in which one room had a
sprinkler system and one room did not have a
sprinkler system.
We are finishing public office building inspec-
tions and reinspection's, and continuing monthly
daycare inspections. We will start apartment
inspections after Firefly.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 14 211 264
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 34 804 889
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 40 289 319
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 16 144 1
Meetings & Walk Through 31 224 201
Fire Plan Review & DAC 16 166 135
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 5 totaling $26,700 27 totaling $229,800 $612,003
Undetermined 2 totaling $3,510 7 totaling $2,548,510 $805,501
Incendiary 2 totaling $25,000 20 totaling $309,002 $552,600
Arrest Made with DPD 1 2 4
Investigation Time 21 hours 156 hours -
Injuries 2 3 6
Deaths 0 0 0
Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
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PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING
FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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CITY OF DOVER
ACTIVITY REPORTS
MAY 2018
FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY17 YTD FY18 YTD
BANK TRENDS
Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 6,486 6,292
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 120,379,759 $ 118,510,475
Other Activity
Number of Pay Periods 24 24
Number of Payroll Checks & Direct Deposits Issued 9,579 9,299
Number of Pension Checks Issued 2,771 2,811
Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 4,809,235 $ 5,025,569
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Number of Check Vouchers 5,724 5,938
Number of EFT Vouchers 2,498 2,507
Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 62,848,376 $ 69,667,439
FY17 YTD Wages FY18 YTD Wages
$184,102 $234,760
$195,557
$191,604 $751,546 $788,441
$774,362 $668,009
$487,424 $552,696
$1,116,975 $1,077,736
$1,333,340 $1,267,756
$15,695,891 $15,507,128
Regular
Regular All over time
All over time Vacation
Vacation Sick
Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout
Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Personal
Personal Other Comp Time
Comp Time
Other
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City of Dover
General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Property & Transfer Taxes $ 14,234,900 $ 14,234,900 $ 14,802,702 104%
Program Revenues 10,834,900 10,838,700 10,194,162 94%
Utility Transfers 10,900,000 10,900,000 10,900,000 100%
Grants 605,000 645,000 328,853 51%
Interfund Services 5,376,200 5,376,200 4,678,044 87%
All Other* 980,000 980,000 828,260 85%
$ 42,931,000 $ 42,974,800 $ 41,732,021 97%
*Includes: Franchise Fees, Miscellaneous Revenues, Garrison Farm Rent, Verizon Grant
and Other Reserves
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenditures $ 26,724,500 $ 27,188,400 $ 22,474,267 83%
Interfund Services 9,553,300 9,735,600 8,064,629 83%
Debt Service 443,100 443,100 421,609 95%
Post Retirement Benefits 2,063,000 2,063,000 1,376,000 67%
Pension Fund Contributions 1,224,900 1,845,500 792,989 43%
Capital Project Transfers 1,368,700 1,368,700 1,368,700 100%
All Other* 1,483,500 1,330,700 1,232,294 93%
$ 42,861,000 $ 43,975,000 $ 35,730,488 81%
*Includes: DDP Contribution, Misc. Grant Exp., Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights
Expense, Inventory write-offs, transfer to Capital Asset Reserve & Uncollectibles:
Trash and Other, Other Employment Exp.
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General Fund Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other*
Budget Revised Budget Actual
General Fund Expenditures
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 14,535,200 $ 14,535,200 $ 12,748,275 88%
Impact Fees 440,000 440,000 1,837,165 418%
Rents 391,400 391,400 321,577 82%
Miscellaneous 72,400 72,400 68,450 95%
$ 15,439,000 $ 15,439,000 $ 14,975,467 97%
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Program Expenses $ 3,896,800 $ 3,965,700 $ 3,277,062 83%
Kent County Treatment Fee 3,926,500 3,926,500 3,496,444 89%
Interfund Services 1,716,100 1,716,100 1,496,842 87%
Debt Service 1,137,400 1,137,400 1,085,190 95%
Post Retirement Benefits 249,700 394,500 242,200 61%
Capital Project Transfers 3,200,000 3,153,000 3,153,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 900,000 900,000 900,000 100%
All Other* 91,900 70,000 25,709 37%
$ 15,118,400 $ 15,263,200 $ 13,676,447 90%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Cost, Other Employment Expenses
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Water/Wastewater Revenues
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-
Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous
Budget Revised Budget Actual
Water/Wastewater Expenses
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund All Other*
Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Transfer
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Electric Fund Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
Revenues
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Customer Sales $ 80,892,200 $ 80,892,200 $ 75,756,074 94%
Distribution of Earnings (6,176,700) $ (6,176,700) (5,801,356) 94%
All Other* 982,000 982,000 909,436 93%
$ 75,697,500 $ 75,697,500 $ 70,864,154 94%
*Includes: Weyandt Hall Rents, Miscellaneous Revenue, Interest Earnings
Expenditures
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Power Supply & Generation $ 49,075,100 $ 48,825,100 $ 41,916,452 86%
Electric Operating Division Exp. 6,660,200 6,765,400 5,397,673 80%
Interfund Services 3,660,100 3,660,100 3,181,202 87%
Debt Service 1,605,500 1,605,500 1,480,206 92%
Post Retirement Benefits 1,820,300 1,820,300 1,820,300 100%
Pension Unfunded Liability 1,000,000 1,234,500 1,234,500 100%
Capital Project Transfers 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000 100%
General Fund Transfer 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 100%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 5,200,000 5,200,000 5,200,000 100%
All Other* 2,162,400 2,307,200 1,877,171 81%
$ 86,183,600 $ 86,418,100 $ 77,107,504 89%
*Includes: Bank & CC Fees, Utility Tax, Interest on Deposit, Legal Exp., Green Energy,
A/R Write-offs, Contractual Services, Other Employment Expenses
Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Budget Rev. Budget Actual
Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 713,501 713,501 679,461
Sales per MWh $102.98 $102.98 $101.27
Purchased/Generated MWh 763,129- 763,129- 642,744-
All In MWh Supply & Generation $64.31 $63.98 $65.00
Electric Fund - Revenues
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Electric Fund - Revenues
Millions
$(20) $(10) $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90
Budget
Revised Budget
Actual
Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other*
Electric Fund - Expenditures
$55,000,000
$50,000,000
$45,000,000
$40,000,000
$35,000,000
$30,000,000
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$- Electric Pension Rate
Power Supply & Interfund Post Retirement Capital Project General Fund
Operating Debt Service Unfunded Stabilization All Other*
Generation Services Benefits Transfers Transfer
Division Exp. Liability Reserve
Budget $49,075,100 6,660,200 3,660,100 1,605,500 1,820,300 1,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 2,162,400
Revised Budget $48,825,100 6,765,400 3,660,100 1,605,500 1,820,300 1,234,500 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 2,307,200
Actual $41,916,452 5,397,673 3,181,202 1,480,206 1,820,300 1,234,500 5,000,000 10,000,000 5,200,000 1,877,171
Budget Revised Budget Actual
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City of Dover
Division Expense Summary (General Fund)
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
Budget Revised Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget
City Clerk $ 436,700 $ 440,700 $ 348,575 79%
Council 155,100 145,100 90,237 62% Mayor
Tax Assessor 238,500 241,200 208,437 86% Human Resources
Fire 774,900 774,900 717,578 93% Customer Services
Grounds 1,142,000 1,101,600 873,195 79% Vehicle Maintenance
Library 1,708,300 1,715,800 1,493,701 87%
Procurement & Inventory
Recreation 764,200 811,500 652,286 80%
Engineering
Life Safety 499,600 500,900 399,160 80%
Code Enforcement 449,700 452,100 364,202 81% Facilities Management
Planning 563,400 568,000 469,688 83% Pub. Services Administration
Public Inspections 721,000 724,800 522,699 72% Finance
Police 16,483,900 16,784,400 14,275,405 85% Information Technology
Police Extra Duty 560,000 600,000 353,978 59%
City Manager
Streets 1,119,400 1,217,000 769,598 63%
Sanitation
Sanitation 2,563,900 2,519,000 2,026,819 80%
City Manager 751,500 821,600 658,521 80% Streets
Information Technology 777,400 781,200 665,096 85% Police Extra Duty
Finance 1,038,900 1,041,400 868,964 83% Police
Pub. Services Administration 718,300 720,100 632,107 88%
Public Inspections
Facilities Management 629,700 640,500 561,368 88%
Planning
Engineering 277,700 278,800 220,716 79%
Procurement & Inventory 605,100 610,600 560,380 92% Code Enforcement
Vehicle Maintenance 838,200 865,200 733,366 85% Life Safety
Customer Services 1,169,500 1,174,700 903,634 77% Recreation
Human Resources 436,600 538,600 389,429 72% Library
Mayor 119,300 119,300 75,196 63%
Grounds
$ 35,542,800 $ 36,189,000 $ 29,834,335
Fire
Tax Assessor
Council
City Clerk
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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City of Dover
Utilities Summary
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
Water/Wastewater Divison Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Engineering & Inspection $ 517,800 $ 523,300 $ 371,781 71%
Water Department 635,700 660,300 471,380 71%
Water Treatment Plant 1,780,500 1,791,100 1,569,030 88%
Wastewater Department 962,800 991,000 864,871 87%
$ 3,896,800 $ 3,965,700 $ 3,277,062
Electric Division Expenses
Budget Revised Budget Actual %
Transmission/Distribution $ 3,599,600 $ 3,690,300 $ 3,060,398 83%
Electrical Engineering 1,226,400 1,249,900 949,098 76%
Administration 797,000 775,000 468,065 60%
Meter Reading 392,500 393,500 343,887 87%
Systems Operations 644,700 656,700 576,225 88%
$ 6,660,200 $ 6,765,400 $ 5,397,673
Water/Wastewater Division % of Budget
Wastewater Department
Water Treatment Plant
Water Department
Engineering & Inspection
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Electric Division % of Budget
Systems Operations
Meter Reading
Administration
Electrical Engineering
Transmission/Distribution
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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City of Dover
Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds)
Fiscal Year to Date (May 2018)
General Fund Budget Revised Budget Actual %
City Clerk $ - $ 156,200 $ 156,188 100%
Fire 145,700 145,700 145,614 100%
Grounds Maintenance 62,500 62,500 - 0%
Recreation 271,000 331,800 42,395 13%
Police 379,900 379,900 289,474 76%
Sanitation - 40,000 39,994 100%
Streets 1,070,000 1,949,900 1,146,722 59%
Information Technology 36,600 63,600 54,079 85%
Facilities Management 25,100 54,200 - 0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 25,800 29,723 115%
General Fund Capital Projects $ 1,990,800 $ 3,209,600 $ 1,904,189 59%
Water/Wastewater Fund
Water $ 1,608,400 $ 1,652,000 $ 476,286 29%
Wastewater 1,543,000 2,624,300 1,188,528 45%
Water Treatment Plant - 2,483,400 15,113 1%
Water/Wastewater Capital Projects $ 3,151,400 $ 6,759,700 $ 1,679,927 25%
Electric Fund
Electric Generation $ 2,328,000 $ 2,816,600 $ 1,559,291 55%
Transmission/Distribution 1,725,500 1,597,800 871,968 55%
Electrical Engineering 1,315,000 1,612,800 541,502 34%
Metering - 36,000 35,986 100%
Electric Administration 8,500 8,500 - 0%
ERP System 1,500,000 2,441,700 891,381 37%
Electric Capital Projects $ 6,877,000 $ 8,513,400 $ 3,900,128 46%
Total Capital Projects $ 12,019,200 $ 18,482,700 $ 7,484,244 40%
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Capital Outlay - All Divisions
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
Capital Outlay - By Fund
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Budget Revised Budget Actual
General Fund Capital Projects Water/Wastewater Capital Projects Electric Capital Projects
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May 2018 Procurement & Inventory Report
Measure FY 2018 FY 2017 DIFFERENCE
Issue Effectiveness – How often the
FY 2018 (To date) FY 2017 (Total)
warehouse has what the departments
[4,092/(4,092+160)]*100 [4,581/(4,581+119)]*100 - 1.23%
need when it’s needed.
96.24% 97.47 %
[issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100
Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the
material stocked is the material being May 2018 May 2017
+0.08 Turnovers per year
used. (2016-2017 Goal 1 per year) 0.78 Turnovers per year 0.70 Turnovers per year
WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS
REQUESTING
BID NUMBER TERM
COMMODITY DEPARTMENT STATUS as of June 1, 2018
Water Treatment Plant Process Bids forwarded to Public Works on 12/26/2017.
18-0014PW One time Public Works
Improvements Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Construction Support Services for the Forwarded to Public Works on 2/7/2018. Submitting
18-0018PW One time Public Works
Water Treatment Plant Project to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Puncheon Run Wastewater Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on 3/14/2018.
18-0023PW One time Public Works
Improvements Engineering Design Support Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Delaware Tech Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on 4/18/2018.
18-0025PW One Time Public Works
Replacement Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Forwarded to Public Works on 4/18/2018.
Silver Lake Pump Station Replacement 18-0026PW One Time Public Works
Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Walker Woods Pump Station Forwarded to Public Works on 4/18/2018.
18-0027PW One Time Public Works
Replacement Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Forwarded to Public Works on 4/26/2018.
North Street Water Main Replacement 18-0028PW One Time Public Works
Submitting to CCW for June 12, 2018 meeting.
Forwarded to Public Works on 5/3/2018. Submitting
Wellhead Redevelopment Program 18-0029PW Three Years Public Works
to CCW for July 10, 2018 meeting.
Schutte Park Grading Plan Engineering Forwarded to Public Works on 5/16/ 2018.
18-0031PW One time Public Works
Design Support Submitting to CCW for July 10, 2018 meeting.
Electric Distribution Transformer Disposal 18-0032EL Three Years Electric Forwarded to Electric on 5/25/2018
Water Meter Term Contract 18-0033CS Three Years Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 5/29/2018
Demo of 113 Davis Circle 18-0034PI One time Inspections RFQ opening scheduled for June 11, 2018
Demo of 526 Fulton Street 18-0035PI One time Inspections RFQ opening scheduled for June 11, 2018
PME-9 Switchgear for stock 18-0036CS One time Procurement Bid opening scheduled for June 19, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
Single Phase Pad & Pole Mount
18-0037CS One time Procurement Bid opening scheduled for June 19, 2018 @ 2:30 pm
Transformers for stock
FUEL USE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS)
Unleaded: 121,523 gallons 120,791 gallons Electric: $ 411,342.19 317 Line Items
Diesel: 71,456 gallons 69,316 gallons Water: $ 20,621.58 55 Line Items
Dollars Spent: $290,101.48 $352,035.55 General: $ 42,411.32 144 Line Items
Total: $ 474,375.09 516 Line Items
Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund
FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Electric: $1,131,330.12 $ 1,119,481.98 Electric: $1,138,925.13 $ 1,223,593.38
Water: $ 226,366.59 $ 121,204.52 Water: $ 311,897.55 $ 131,284.34
General: $ 107,398.64 $ 130,539.49 General: $ 114,838.28 $ 117,524.79
Total: $ 1,465,095.35 $ 1,371,225.99 *Total: $1,565,743.05 $ 1,481,018.26
Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2017 TO DATE FY 2018 TO DATE
Total Dollar Value: $ 2,387,169.57 $ 2,158,357.97 $ 123,336.26 $ 121,507.61
Total Line Items: 1,320 1,293
Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER).
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MONTHLY REPORT
April 2018
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Date Range: From 04/01/2018 to 04/30/2018
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000339 06:54 316 SMYRNA AVE. Cover assignment, standby, moveup 0.8
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000340 09:25 DUPONT HIGHWAY Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.6
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000341 14:40 737 N DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.5
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000342 15:52 159 MAIDSTONE BRANCH RD Outside rubbish fire, other 1.3
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000343 16:21 600 JEFFERIC BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000344 19:01 31 N EDGEHILL AVE Good intent call, other 0.5
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000345 22:04 51 WEBBS LN K Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.2
04/01/2018 30046 2018-000346 22:15 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/02/2018 30046 2018-000347 00:11 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/02/2018 30046 2018-000348 09:05 1110 FORREST AVE 103 Good intent call, other 0.4
04/02/2018 30046 2018-000349 18:02 778 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
04/03/2018 30046 2018-000350 11:28 1119 FORREST AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/03/2018 30046 2018-000351 12:58 846 WALKER RD 31-2 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7
04/03/2018 30046 2018-000352 15:41 644 S QUEEN ST 105 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
04/03/2018 30046 2018-000353 18:22 310 BILLY MITCHELL LA F Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
04/04/2018 30046 2018-000354 00:12 1710 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.3
04/04/2018 30046 2018-000355 09:57 801 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6
04/04/2018 30046 2018-000356 10:36 106 MAST CIRCLE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/04/2018 30046 2018-000357 19:29 1679 S STATE ST LT N- Power line down 0.0
04/05/2018 30046 2018-000358 10:55 21 S LITTLE CREEK RD Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.3
04/05/2018 30046 2018-000359 11:28 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
04/05/2018 30046 2018-000360 19:08 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 7 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/06/2018 30046 2018-000361 13:38 779 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.3
04/06/2018 30046 2018-000362 15:05 820 SILVER LAKE BLVD Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/06/2018 30046 2018-000363 15:15 272 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/06/2018 30046 2018-000364 18:38 591 S DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 1.0
04/06/2018 30046 2018-000365 22:30 150 LOTUS ST Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.5
04/07/2018 30046 2018-000366 16:09 150 CECIL ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/07/2018 30046 2018-000367 17:31 2519 WHITEOAK ROAD Good intent call, other 0.6
04/07/2018 30046 2018-000368 22:40 396 PARADEE DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
04/08/2018 30046 2018-000369 19:28 111 W LOOCKERMAN ST Good intent call, other 0.4
04/09/2018 30046 2018-000370 12:40 213 FALMOUTH WAY Good intent call, other 0.2
04/09/2018 30046 2018-000371 13:31 147 ROCKVILLE DR Public service assistance, other 0.6
04/09/2018 30046 2018-000372 18:54 209 S STATE ST System malfunction, other 0.3
04/10/2018 30046 2018-000373 13:47 400 HASLET ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
04/11/2018 30046 2018-000374 02:00 21 N STATE ST Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.4
04/11/2018 30046 2018-000375 07:48 21 N STATE ST Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.9
04/11/2018 30046 2018-000376 13:30 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/12/2018 30046 2018-000377 11:32 1 DOVER HIGH DRIVE Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.4
04/12/2018 30046 2018-000378 15:18 HAZLETTVILLE RD Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.3
04/12/2018 30046 2018-000379 23:44 441 BARRISTER PL Animal problem 0.3
04/12/2018 30046 2018-000380 23:57 400 COUNTRY DR System malfunction, other 0.4
04/13/2018 30046 2018-000381 06:45 WALKER RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
04/13/2018 30046 2018-000382 15:18 COLLEGE RD Forest, woods or wildland fire 1.4
04/13/2018 30046 2018-000383 17:32 500 W LOOCKERMAN ST Good intent call, other 0.2
04/13/2018 30046 2018-000384 19:03 S GOVERNORS AVE & WYOMING Good intent call, other 0.2
04/13/2018 30046 2018-000385 19:37 835 BAY RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000386 01:02 20 N BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000387 10:13 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000388 12:49 1572 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000389 15:40 32 W LOOCKERMAN ST Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.3
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000390 15:58 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Good intent call, other 0.1
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000391 17:13 21 PAR HAVEN DR D Passenger vehicle fire 2.9
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000392 20:10 1119 FORREST AVE Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000393 21:36 32 ACACIA PL Authorized controlled burning 0.3
04/14/2018 30046 2018-000394 21:48 36 NEW ST Fires in structure other than in a building 0.9
04/15/2018 30046 2018-000395 18:15 20 N BRADFORD ST False alarm or false call, other 0.3
04/16/2018 30046 2018-000396 05:30 1450 S DUPONT HWY 0587 Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0
04/16/2018 30046 2018-000397 09:23 20 SESKINORE CT Good intent call, other 0.6
Date: 05/08/2018 Page: 1 Time:08:30
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
04/16/2018 30046 2018-000398 10:51 402 COWGILL ST Smoke or odor removal 0.4
04/16/2018 30046 2018-000399 15:21 1933 KENTON RD Good intent call, other 0.3
04/16/2018 30046 2018-000400 16:28 1165 N DUPONT Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.8
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000401 12:23 870 S GOVERNORS AVE Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.3
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000402 14:53 260 BEISER BLVD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000403 18:06 520 S queen Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.1
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000404 20:03 218 BAY TREE ROAD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.3
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000405 20:37 215 WYOMING Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.6
04/17/2018 30046 2018-000406 23:49 4 WEST CAMDEN WYOMING AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/18/2018 30046 2018-000407 13:42 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/19/2018 30046 2018-000408 18:35 303 WEST WIND DR Good intent call, other 0.2
04/19/2018 30046 2018-000409 18:47 51 RIVER CHASE DR Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4
04/19/2018 30046 2018-000410 21:40 443 COLLINS DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
04/20/2018 30046 2018-000411 14:25 500 W LOOCKERMAN ST Grass fire 0.1
04/20/2018 30046 2018-000412 14:32 1570 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000413 11:47 165 COMMERCE WAY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000414 12:15 1300 S FARMVIEW DR A Lock-out 0.3
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000415 14:21 100 HIAWATHA LANE Grass fire 0.5
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000416 16:52 400 N DUPONT HWY I Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.5
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000417 17:26 161 WESTMINSTER DR Smoke or odor removal 0.6
04/21/2018 30046 2018-000418 23:42 439 PHOENIX DR Good intent call, other 0.4
04/22/2018 30046 2018-000419 00:03 WEST DENNEYS ROAD Good intent call, other 0.4
04/22/2018 30046 2018-000420 16:38 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/22/2018 30046 2018-000421 19:03 278 MEADOW RIDGE PKWY Building fire 2.7
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000422 02:11 1156 FORREST AVE Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000423 12:19 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000424 12:27 630 MAPLE PKWY Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000425 14:35 149 N GOVERNORS BLVD Good intent call, other 0.6
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000426 15:37 1200 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.3
04/23/2018 30046 2018-000427 19:54 19 FREEDOM DR Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.5
04/25/2018 30046 2018-000428 11:52 684 S FOREST ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.5
04/25/2018 30046 2018-000429 12:40 1288 S GOVENERS Building or structure weakened or collapsed 0.6
04/25/2018 30046 2018-000430 13:14 36 KENTWOOD DR Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.6
04/25/2018 30046 2018-000431 15:32 1358 FORREST AVE Passenger vehicle fire 0.6
04/25/2018 30046 2018-000432 20:33 711 E DIVISION ST Rescue, EMS incident, other 0.7
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000433 07:47 722 WHITEOAK RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000434 15:18 STATE ROUTE 1 Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000435 17:32 RICHARD BLVD Extrication, rescue, other 0.3
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000436 18:43 210 MACARTHER Service Call, other 0.2
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000437 18:50 1200 N DUPONT HWY Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000438 19:09 30 S GOVERNORS AVE Service Call, other 0.5
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000439 21:14 820 CARVEL DR B Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000440 21:58 102 N CAROLINE PL Service Call, other 0.3
04/26/2018 30046 2018-000441 22:16 32 W LOOCKERMAN ST Good intent call, other 0.9
04/27/2018 30046 2018-000442 07:31 STATE ROUTE 1 MM 57 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.0
04/27/2018 30046 2018-000443 14:26 195 COMMERCE WAY Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
04/27/2018 30046 2018-000444 21:04 222 S DUPONT HWY Building fire 0.9
04/28/2018 30046 2018-000445 18:34 800 BAY RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1.0
04/29/2018 30046 2018-000446 00:30 121 SPRUANCE RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
04/29/2018 30046 2018-000447 07:23 209 S STATE ST Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.5
04/29/2018 30046 2018-000448 12:51 30 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke or odor removal 0.5
04/29/2018 30046 2018-000449 13:46 832 S BRADFORD ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
04/29/2018 30046 2018-000450 16:03 1574 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
04/30/2018 30046 2018-000451 05:43 115 N AMERICAN AVE Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.5
04/30/2018 30046 2018-000452 11:21 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
04/30/2018 30046 2018-000453 15:41 139 KINGS HWY Forest, woods or wildland fire 0.8
Total Number of Incidents: 507
Total Length of Incidents: 305.1 Hours
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MONTHLY REPORT
MAY 2018
Página 226
Date Range: From 05/01/2018 to 05/31/2018
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/01/2018 30046 2018-000454 06:33 W LOOCKERMAN Good intent call, other 0.7
05/01/2018 30046 2018-000455 11:17 1211 N DUPONT HWY D Good intent call, other 0.4
05/02/2018 30046 2018-000456 13:37 988 FORREST ST Passenger vehicle fire 0.5
05/03/2018 30046 2018-000457 07:39 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/03/2018 30046 2018-000458 14:47 1151 N DUPONT HWY Special outside fire, other 0.3
05/04/2018 30046 2018-000459 01:08 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
05/04/2018 30046 2018-000460 21:30 275 PINE VALLEY RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
05/04/2018 30046 2018-000461 21:40 800 ISABELLE ISLE Building fire 0.9
05/05/2018 30046 2018-000462 09:04 1710 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.4
05/05/2018 30046 2018-000463 11:09 S GOVERNORS AVE & W No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.1
05/05/2018 30046 2018-000464 12:19 200 W LOOCKERMAN ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.8
05/05/2018 30046 2018-000465 14:24 1131 N DUPONT HWY Public service assistance, other 0.0
05/05/2018 30046 2018-000466 20:57 100 HAMAN DR Trash or rubbish fire, contained 0.9
05/07/2018 30046 2018-000467 07:25 889 S LITTLE CREEK RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
05/07/2018 30046 2018-000468 20:16 3298 FORREST AVE Fires in structure other than in a building 2.5
05/08/2018 30046 2018-000469 03:11 BAY RD Passenger vehicle fire 0.8
05/08/2018 30046 2018-000470 03:16 1704 E LEBANON RD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.2
05/08/2018 30046 2018-000471 13:20 777 S LITTLE CREEK RD Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.2
05/08/2018 30046 2018-000472 19:39 485 WINDING CREEK RD Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.4
05/09/2018 30046 2018-000473 15:56 465 COUNTRY DR False alarm or false call, other 0.3
05/09/2018 30046 2018-000474 16:37 200 E CAMDEN WYOMING AVE Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1.7
05/10/2018 30046 2018-000475 15:05 299 N DUPONT HWY Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.7
05/10/2018 30046 2018-000476 17:30 50 S PRESTWICK CT Fires in structure other than in a building 1.2
05/10/2018 30046 2018-000477 19:26 396 PARADEE DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
05/10/2018 30046 2018-000478 19:40 215 COLUMBIA AVE Emergency medical service incident, other 1.0
05/11/2018 30046 2018-000479 06:32 200 BANNING ST 170 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.5
05/11/2018 30046 2018-000480 10:38 10 SAPP DR Lock-out 0.4
05/11/2018 30046 2018-000481 17:04 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 5 Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 0.7
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000482 01:29 1131 N DUPONT HWY Fire in portable building, fixed location 2.0
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000483 04:39 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000484 14:22 1200 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.4
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000485 16:17 293 S SAULSBURY RD Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.3
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000486 20:34 992 WHATCOAT DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
05/12/2018 30046 2018-000487 21:10 66 GREENWAY SQUARE Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
05/13/2018 30046 2018-000488 10:01 561 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
05/14/2018 30046 2018-000489 10:55 368 PARADEE DR Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.4
05/14/2018 30046 2018-000490 11:18 655 BAY RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4
05/14/2018 30046 2018-000491 19:16 64 STEVENSON DR Good intent call, other 0.3
05/14/2018 30046 2018-000492 19:37 631 RIDGELY ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
05/14/2018 30046 2018-000493 19:44 105 KATRINA WAY Good intent call, other 0.4
05/15/2018 30046 2018-000494 16:26 46 ANN AVE Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
05/15/2018 30046 2018-000495 22:54 43 MER WAY System malfunction, other 0.3
05/15/2018 30046 2018-000496 23:08 653 JEFFERIC BLVD Public service 0.4
05/16/2018 30046 2018-000497 10:30 1177 LONG POINT RD System malfunction, other 0.4
05/16/2018 30046 2018-000498 11:45 35 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA Fire, other 0.3
05/16/2018 30046 2018-000499 12:08 DELAWARE TECH DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6
05/16/2018 30046 2018-000500 12:43 1200 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.2
05/17/2018 30046 2018-000501 14:30 271 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.5
05/17/2018 30046 2018-000502 15:00 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.5
05/17/2018 30046 2018-000503 16:12 1 W LOOCKERMAN ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
05/18/2018 30046 2018-000504 07:29 4 ROCKFORD CROSSING Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
05/18/2018 30046 2018-000505 14:28 SAULSBURY ROAD Service Call, other 0.1
05/18/2018 30046 2018-000506 19:16 255 WEBBS LN A Cooking fire, confined to container 0.5
05/19/2018 30046 2018-000507 19:13 103 DOVEVIEW DR Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
05/19/2018 30046 2018-000508 20:41 800 BAY RD System malfunction, other 0.8
05/19/2018 30046 2018-000509 21:30 GATEWAY BLVD Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.3
05/20/2018 30046 2018-000510 09:35 800 BAY RD System malfunction, other 0.5
05/20/2018 30046 2018-000511 13:58 73 CARNOUSTIE RD System malfunction, other 0.3
05/20/2018 30046 2018-000512 19:03 400 COUNTRY DR Good intent call, other 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
05/21/2018 30046 2018-000513 08:17 1198 S GOVERNORS AVE Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
05/21/2018 30046 2018-000514 19:46 201 DOVEVIEW DRIVE Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.8
05/22/2018 30046 2018-000515 08:57 500 W CAMPUS DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.2
05/22/2018 30046 2018-000516 09:08 1211 WOODROW CT Cooking fire, confined to container 0.2
05/23/2018 30046 2018-000517 08:41 375 S NEW ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
05/23/2018 30046 2018-000518 14:52 100 LAKEVIEW DR Central station, malicious false alarm 0.5
05/25/2018 30046 2018-000519 11:58 282 S DUPONT HWY Grass fire 0.3
05/25/2018 30046 2018-000520 13:59 1200 N DUPONT HWY Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
05/25/2018 30046 2018-000521 18:26 1278 BAY RD Building fire 1.4
05/26/2018 30046 2018-000522 09:15 900 PUBLIC SAFETY BLVD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.6
05/26/2018 30046 2018-000523 13:19 130 HAMAN DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
05/26/2018 30046 2018-000524 17:15 305 TOLLHOUSE PLACE Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
05/26/2018 30046 2018-000525 19:00 114 HIAWATHA Public service assistance, other 0.3
05/26/2018 30046 2018-000526 19:39 1420 MCKEE RD FRON Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.8
05/27/2018 30046 2018-000527 07:44 231 CHARRING CROSS DR Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.4
05/27/2018 30046 2018-000528 11:57 1294 FORREST AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7
05/28/2018 30046 2018-000529 12:04 1450 S DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.1
05/28/2018 30046 2018-000530 15:42 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000531 10:04 40 E HUNTINGTON CIR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.6
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000532 13:04 222 S DUPONT HWY Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective/worn 0.5
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000533 20:00 102 S NEW ST Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.2
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000534 20:20 2 STEVENSON DR Smoke scare, odor of smoke 0.2
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000535 20:33 257 KENTWOOD DR Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.4
05/29/2018 30046 2018-000536 23:05 411 S QUEEN ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.5
05/30/2018 30046 2018-000537 13:01 411 S QUEEN ST Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3
05/31/2018 30046 2018-000538 18:59 216 BAY TREE RD F Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 0.8
05/31/2018 30046 2018-000539 19:04 100 ISABELLE ISLE System malfunction, other 0.3
05/31/2018 30046 2018-000540 19:18 1064 FORREST AVE Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
Total Number of Incidents: 435
Total Length of Incidents: 272.7 Hours
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DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
Marvin C. Mailey 400 South Queen Street
Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904
302-736-7111
Fax: 302-672-1842
July 9, 2018
Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor
Member of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Christiansen and Council Members:
The following is the monthly report for Dover Police Department activities for the month of May
2018:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through May 31st 2018, numbered 17,845 this is an increase of 1,128
complaints over the same period last year.
20,000 17,818 17,845
16,717
13,764 14,706
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
15
10
10 7
5
5 3 3 2 2 3 3
1 1 1 1 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in May Cases Cleared In May Cases Cleared from Previous Months
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DRUGS, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME (DVOC) AND STREET CRIMES SECTION SEIZURES
Along with the drug seizures below, the units also recovered 3.3 grams of miscellaneous other drugs and
$23,913.00 USD during the month of May.
1,500.00 964.11
1,000.00
420.76
500.00 21.8 0 3.3
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Heroin
Pills (Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
3
2
2
1 1 1
1
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 16
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0
ASSIST OTHER 78
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 1
PARKING DCO’S 58 CADETS CONTACTS
LOUD MUSIC 0 DCO’S 70
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 PARKING 53
PARKING COMPLAINTS 1 SMOKING 1
PEDDLER 0 OPEN CONTAINER 7
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 112 LOUD NOISE 0
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 3 OTHER DCO’s 9
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 2 PROPERTY CHECKS 102
BIKE PATROL 13 BUSINESS CONTACTS 90
PROPERTY CHECKS 115 LIBRARY CHECKS 28
WARNINGS 3 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 28
TOTAL CONTACTS 402 SPECIAL EVENT 3
TOTAL CONTACTS 391
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 5
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 1
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 7
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 160
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 2
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 5
WARNINGS 56
FUGITIVES 14
DCO'S 0
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 250
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 3,859 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 1,443
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
8,000
6,654 6,812
7,000
6,000 5,383 5,302
5,000
3,859
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through May 31s, 2018, the Dover Police investigated 739 traffic crashes, a decrease of 2 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
900
842
850
800
751
729 737 739
750
700
650
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
911 Center
Please note: For the month of May we are not able to report the number of calls that were handled by the
Department. The State of Delaware has a new system and there is a glitch regarding call totals. We will
report the totals for May with the June Monthly Report.
UNAVAILABLE/MAY
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through May 31st, 2018, we issued 2,192 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 311 summonses for the
same period last year. Note: Of those summonses issued in May, 7 DCO’s were issued for handicapped
parking violations and 3 for fire lane parking violations, 156 for false alarms 99 for 1-2 alarms, 46 for 3-
5 alarms, 9 for 6-9 alarms, 0 for 10-15 alarms, and 2 for 16 or more alarms) and 0 for noise violations 0
for vehicle violations and 0 for residence violations).
3,500 2,920
2,837 2,651
3,000 2,503
2,500 2,003 2,192
2,000 1,586 1,420 1,278 1,081
1,500
1,000
500
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
ISSUED 2,837 2,651 2,920 2,503 2,192
PAID 2,003 1,586 1,420 1,278 1,081
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SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/MAY
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 16 1,488 31 2
TIER 3 19 1,767 32 1
ACTIVE SEX OFFENDERS THAT RESIDE IN THE CITY OF DOVER (please note, Tier 1
offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
200
184 184
180
160
140
120
100
83 84
80
60
40
20
0
APRIL MAY
TIER 2 184 184
TIER 3 83 84
(Please note, Tier 1 offenders are not contacted by Dover Police Sex Offender Agents).
Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities
in the City of Dover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marvin C. Mailey
Chief of Police
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City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1
2 PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07
3
4
5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $881,400 SEWER
6 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
7 SEWER PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTION IN CONNECTION
8 THEREWITH
9
10 WHEREAS, the City of Dover (the “City”) is authorized pursuant to Volume 52, Delaware Laws,
11 Chapter 111, as amended by Volume 57, Delaware Laws Chapter 340, Volume 36 Delaware Laws,
12 Chapter 158, as amended, and the City Charter (collectively the “Enabling Acts”) to issue revenue bonds
13 for the purpose of financing the extension, reconstruction or improvements to the City’s water, sewer
14 and electric systems; and
15
16 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Enabling Acts, the City adopted a Bond Resolution on February 27, 1989
17 (the “Bond Resolution”) providing for the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds and pursuant to
18 the Bond Resolution the City has issued and there remains outstanding its (a) $750,000 Water and Sewer
19 Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, (b) $5,581,059 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, (c)
20 $2,404,017 Water and Sewer Bonds, Series 2010, (d) $765,060 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series
21 2011, and (e) $6,125,000 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2013 (the “Outstanding Bonds”); and
22
23 WHEREAS, the City desires to issue additional revenue bonds pursuant to the Bond Resolution on a
24 parity with the Outstanding Bonds; and
25
26 WHEREAS, the City has approved certain capital improvements to its Sewer System and desires to
27 issue its additional parity revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Bond Resolution and to pay the
28 costs of said improvements, including, but not limited to the following:
29 1. Delaware Tech Pump Station
30 2. Silver Lake Pump Station
31 3. Walker Woods Pump Station
32 (the “Projects”),
33
34 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF DOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (AT LEAST THREE
35 FOURTHS OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL CONCURRING HEREIN):
36
37 Section 1. Amount and Purpose of the Bonds. Acting pursuant to the Enabling Acts and the
38 Bond Resolution, the City shall issue its negotiable obligations in the maximum aggregate principal
39 amount not to exceed $881,400 to finance, refinance or reimburse itself for a portion of the cost of the
40 construction and equipping of the Projects, an estimate of which is appended hereto as Exhibit A.
41 The monies raised from the sale of the Bonds (including the investment earnings thereon) after the
42 payment of the costs of issuance, shall be expended only for the purposes authorized herein or as may
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43 otherwise be authorized by subsequent action by City Council. Authorized purposes include the costs of
44 planning, constructing, acquiring and equipping the Projects or any portion thereof; interest on the
45 Bonds and any interim financing during the construction period and for a period of up to one year
46 following the estimated date of completion; the costs of issuance of the Bonds and any interim
47 financing; the repayment of temporary loans incurred with respect to the Projects; and the
48 reimbursement of authorized costs previously expended by the City from other funds.
49
50 Section 2. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold to the Delaware Water Pollution
51 Control Revolving Fund (the “SRF Fund”) administered by the State of Delaware Department of Natural
52 Resources and Environmental Control pursuant to the terms of its commitment letter dated March 19,
53 2018 (the “Commitment Letter”), a copy of which is appended hereto as Exhibit B, and the other terms
54 and conditions to be contained in a Financing Agreement between the City and the SRF Fund (the
55 “Financing Agreement”).
56
57 Section 3. Security for the Bonds. The principal, interest and premium, if any, on the Bonds
58 shall be payable solely from the City’s Net Operating Revenue which is hereby pledged to secure the
59 Bonds on a parity with the Outstanding Bonds. The full faith and credit of the City shall not be pledged
60 to pay principal and interest on the Bonds.
61
62 Section 4. Rate Covenant. The City covenants that it will fix and collect rates, fees and other
63 charges for the use of and for services furnished or to be furnished by the Sewer System, and will from
64 time to time revise such rates, fees and other charges so that in each Fiscal Year the Net Operating
65 Revenue available to pay debt service on the Bonds will equal at least the principal and interest
66 requirements for the Bonds. If, for any reason, the revenues are insufficient to satisfy the foregoing
67 covenant, the City shall within ninety (90) days adjust and increase its rates, fees and other charges or
68 reduce its Operating Expenses so as to provide sufficient Net Operating Revenue to satisfy such
69 requirement.
70
71 Section 5. Details of the Bonds. The Mayor and City Treasurer are authorized to determine the
72 details of the Bonds including the following: the date or dates of the Bonds; provisions for either serial
73 or term bonds; sinking fund or other reserve fund requirements of the Bonds; due dates of the interest
74 thereon; the form of the Bonds; the denominations and designations of the Bonds; registration,
75 conversion and transfer provisions of the Bonds; provisions for the receipt, deposit and investment of the
76 proceeds of the Bonds; provisions for the replacement of lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed Bonds; and
77 provisions for issuing uncertificated obligations and all procedures appropriate for the establishment of a
78 system of issuing uncertificated debt. The Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature
79 of the Mayor and City Treasurer, shall contain an impression of the City Seal or a facsimile thereof and
80 shall be attested by the manual signature of the City Clerk.
81
82 Section 6. Further Action. The Mayor, the President of the City Council, the City Treasurer, the
83 City Manager and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to take such other action on behalf of the
84 City, as may be necessary or desirable to effect the adoption of this Resolution and the issuance and sale
85 of the Bonds and to provide for their security and to carry out the intent of this Resolution, including the
86 publication of notices and advertisements and the execution and delivery of customary closing
87 certificates.
88
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89 Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
90 The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish once in a newspaper published in the City a notice in
91 substantially the following form:
92
93 “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of The City of Dover, Delaware on
94 July 9, 2018 pursuant to Chapter 111, Volume 52, Delaware Laws, as amended, adopted
95 a resolution entitled as follows:
96
97 “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $881,400
98 SEWER REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF DOVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
99 OF CERTAIN SEWER PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY
100 ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”
101
102 The purpose of the issuance and sale of said bonds is to provide funds (approximately
103 $881,400) to pay a portion of the costs of certain projects including, but not limited to:
104 (1) Delaware Tech Pump Station; (2) Silver Lake Pump Station, and (3) Walker Woods
105 Pump Station.
106
107 Any action or proceeding to contest the validity of said resolution or any of its provisions
108 must be commenced within thirty (30) days after publication of this notice. After
109 expiration of such period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the
110 invalidity of said resolution or any of its provisions shall be asserted, nor shall the
111 validity of said resolution or any of its provisions be open to question in any court upon
112 any ground whatsoever, except in an action or proceeding commenced within such
113 period.”
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117 ADOPTED: *
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ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Actions History
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