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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2018 - 7:30 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 LOOCKERMAN PLAZA
DOVER, DELAWARE
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
THE “OPEN FORUM” SEGMENT IS PROVIDED TO EXTEND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO
SHARE THEIR QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS, AND COMPLAINTS. DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM
APPEARING ON THE AGENDA AS A PUBLIC HEARING IS PROHIBITED DURING THE OPEN FORUM AS AN
OPPORTUNITY WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSIDERATION OF THAT ITEM. CITIZEN COMMENTS ARE LIMITED
TO THREE (3) MINUTES. COUNCIL IS PROHIBITED FROM TAKING ACTION SINCE THEY ARE NOT IN OFFICIAL
SESSION; HOWEVER, THEY MAY SCHEDULE SUCH ITEMS AS REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND ACT UPON THEM IN
THE FUTURE.
INVOCATION BY BISHOP THOMAS L. HOLSEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY CUB SCOUT PACK 109 - MAGNOLIA
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
THOSE ITEMS ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA WHICH ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL SHALL
BE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.
THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS A MEMBER OF COUNCIL SO REQUESTS, IN
WHICH EVENT THE MATTER SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED A SEPARATE
ITEM.
* 1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018
B. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-13 - COUNCILMAN BRIAN E. LEWIS
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - SENATOR BRIAN J. BUSHWELLER
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COUNCIL AGENDA - DECEMBER 10, 2018 PAGE 2
4. PUBLIC HEARING - VIOLATION OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY CASE
- PROPERTY LOCATED AT 350 MARTIN STREET, OWNED BY GLENN R. DAVIS AND
WILLIAM F. DAVIS (LTR)
(STAFF RECOMMENDS: 1) DECLARING THIS BUILDING AND ALL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON THIS
PROPERTY DANGEROUS; 2) ORDERING THE PROPERTY DEMOLISHED OR REPAIRED BY
DECEMBER 26, 2018 BY THE OWNER OR EQUITY OWNER AT THEIR OWN RISK; 3) ORDERING THE FIRE
MARSHAL AND CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO CAUSE THE DEMOLITION OF THE
STRUCTURES IF NOT COMPLETED BY THE OWNER WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DATE ESTABLISHED BY
CITY COUNCIL; 4) ORDERING THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CITY SOLICITOR
TO CAUSE THE COST OF DEMOLITION TO BE CHARGED AGAINST THE LAND ON WHICH THE BUILDING
EXISTS AS A MUNICIPAL LIEN OR CAUSE SUCH COST TO BE ADDED TO THE TAX DUPLICATE AS AN
ASSESSMENT, OR TO BE LEVIED AS A SPECIAL TAX, OR TO BE RECOVERED IN A SUIT AT LAW AGAINST
THE OWNER.)
5. REZONING REQUEST - PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-11
THE FIRST READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WAS ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE COUNCIL
MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2018. THE ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYOFDOVER.COM UNDER "GOVERNMENT."
A. PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 971, 975, 983, 987, AND 991 FOREST STREET, 21 AND 27 SAULSBURY
ROAD, AND 20 AND 30 CARVER ROAD , CONSISTING OF NINE (9) PARCELS OF LAND TOTALING
2.32 +/- ACRES, OWNED BY FAITHWORK LLC AND PAUL DAVIS AND JUSTINE J. DAVIS (PAUL AND
JUSTINE DAVIS REVOCABLE TRUST). THE PROPERTIES ARE CURRENTLY ZONED IO
(INSTITUTIONAL AND OFFICE ZONE), C-1A (LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE), AND C-PO
(COMMERCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE) SUBJECT TO THE COZ-1 (CORRIDOR
OVERLAY ZONE) AND THE PROPOSED ZONING IS C-2A (LIMITED CENTRAL COMMERCIAL
ZONE) SUBJECT TO THE COZ-1 (CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONE)
(TAX PARCELS: ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000,
E D - 0 5 - 0 7 6 . 0 7 - 0 1 - 3 5 . 0 0 - 0 0 0 , E D - 0 5 - 0 7 6 . 0 7 - 0 1 - 3 4 . 0 0 - 0 0 0 , E D - 0 5 -0 7 6 . 0 7 - 0 1 - 3 8 . 0 0 - 0 0 0 ,
ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000, AND ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000; PLANNING REFERENCE:
Z-18-03; COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4)
* 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - OCTOBER 9, 2018
A. UPDATE - FEDERAL OPPORTUNITY ZONE PROGRAM (PATRICIA CANNON, STATE DIVISION OF
SMALL BUSINESS)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
B. UPDATE - DRAFT 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHAPTER 10 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
C. REPORT - SITE TOUR FOR KENT ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (KEP) AND DELAWARE PROSPERITY
PARTNERSHIP (DPP)
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
* 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A. DRAFT 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHAPTER 10 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED CONTINUING FORWARD WITH THE CURRENT VERBIAGE WITH THE
CAVEAT THAT THEY HAVE CONCERNS, AND THAT STAFF BRING THE DRAFT LANGUAGE BACK TO
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING ON JANUARY 15, 2019)
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2018-12 PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE NAME OF GARRISON OAK
TECHNICAL PARK TO GARRISON OAK BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2018-12)
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* 8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - NOVEMBER 14, 2018
A. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(1) UPDATE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT
(COMMITTEE ACTION NOT REQUIRED)
B. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
(1) PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-12 AMENDING CHAPTER 70 - OFFENSES AND
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, SECTION - 70-5 AGGRESSIVE PANHANDLING AND
APPENDIX F - FEES AND FINES (SPONSORS: HARE AND POLCE)
(THE COMMITTEE TABLED CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-12)
C. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
(1) EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS - DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STUDY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE AWARD TO IVY PLANNING GROUP FOR UP
TO $45,000 PLUS TRAVEL COSTS)
(2) ANNUAL REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DE INVESTMENT POLICY,
AS PRESENTED)
(3) PROJECT CARRY-FORWARD BUDGET BALANCES AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-13 -
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
(COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS
TOTALING $6,572,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE #2018-13)
(SEE ITEM #12-A)
* 9. MONTHLY REPORTS - OCTOBER 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. FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT
F. POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT
* 10. REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT -
THREE-YEAR TERMS
A. ARTHUR G. ERICSON - TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2020
B. JAMES N. KELLER - TERM TO EXPIRE JULY 2021
* 11. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - YEAR 2019 FIRE LINE OFFICERS
FIRE CHIEF - RONALD W. RHODES, SR.
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF - MICHAEL J. O'CONNOR, JR.
FIRST ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - COLE R. ENRIGHT
SECOND ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - BENJAMIN P. SMETANA
THIRD ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - MICHAEL J. MORRIS
FOURTH ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF - CHRISTOPHER W. JACOBS
FIRST FIRE LINE CAPTAIN - MICHAEL D. NITSCH
SECOND FIRE LINE CAPTAIN - WESLEY T. LIBERTO
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12. FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-13
THE FIRST READING IS OFFERED ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. FINAL ACTION BY COUNCIL WILL
TAKE PLACE DURING THE SECOND READING ON JANUARY 14, 2019. THE ORDINANCE IS 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.
A. 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
(LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE)
13. CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
15. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO:
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(2) - PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS ON SITE ACQUISITIONS FOR ANY PUBLICLY FUNDED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, OR SALES OR LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(4) - STRATEGY SESSIONS, INCLUDING THOSE INVOLVING LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION FROM AN
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, WITH RESPECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, BUT ONLY WHEN
AN OPEN MEETING WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION POSITION OF THE PUBLIC BODY;
29 DEL. C. §10004(B)(6) - DISCUSSION OF THE CONTENT OF DOCUMENTS, EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC
RECORD" IN §10002 OF THIS TITLE WHERE SUCH DISCUSSION MAY DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS OF SUCH DOCUMENTS;
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
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(E)(2), THIS
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE
SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Council Meeting was held on November 13, 2018 at 6:31 p.m. with Mr. Hare presiding
in the absence of Council President Slavin. Members present were Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole,
Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor
Christiansen was also absent.
Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Lewis 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)(4) - Strategy
sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with
respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open
meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public
body and pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions
for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Tentative Labor Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
During the executive session, members of Council reviewed the Fraternal Order of Police’s (FOP’s)
tentative labor agreement.
Mr. Lewis moved to accept the Fraternal Order of Police contract. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Purchase of Real Property
During the executive session, members of Council considered an offer to sell 14 lots on Alonzo
Drive to the City of Dover.
Mr. Neil moved to reject the sales offer for the 14 lots on Alonzo Drive. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:53 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 November 13, 2018 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on November 13, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. with Councilman Hare
presiding in the absence of Council President Slavin. Council members present were Mr. Anderson,
Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Lindell.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Mailey, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, City Solicitor
Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:37 p.m.).
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Councilman Hare 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 Dr. Ulysses S. Washington.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Mr. Cole moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by
a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2018
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 22, 2018 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Cole, seconded by Mr. Lindell and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
PROCLAMATION - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DAY AND
GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK
The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record:
WHEREAS, fascination with the earth's geography inspired the early explorers of our country to
learn and record information about the surface of the land and its people, environments, resources,
political boundaries, and characteristics and today remains a fundamental part of our national
heritage; and
WHEREAS, geographic information has many useful applications for our municipal government
and is a valuable resource used in the analysis of infrastructure, emergency services, economic
development, and long-range planning; and
WHEREAS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology provides an efficient means of
managing geographic information and providing data that allows for effective decision-making and
improved delivery of services to the residents of the City of Dover and our surrounding area; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Dover's GIS Division plays a vital role in the continued growth of the City
and has been nationally recognized for its outstanding efforts in the advancement of GIS and its
foresight in creating programs that can be used to better manage services in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim November 14, 2018 as GIS Day, and November 11 - 17, 2018
as GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all residents to participate
in this special observance.
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Proclamation to
Mr. Mark Nowak, GIS Manager for the City of Dover. Mr. Nowak thanked members for the
Proclamation. He advised that the following day from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall
Conference Room they would be presenting the GIS technology and how it is being used by the City.
REZONING REQUEST - PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2018-10 (PETITION RECEIVED)
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property
located at 951 White Oak Road, consisting of 1.1152+/- acres located on the north side of White Oak
Road and east of Halsey Road, owned by Hansen White Oak Partners, LLC. The equitable owner
is L&S Davis Properties Inc. The property is currently zoned C-PO (Commercial and Professional
Office) and the proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office). (Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.14-05-85.00-000,
Third Council District; Planning Reference: Z-18-02)
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2018-10 be acknowledged by
title only, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of September 24, 2018.)
Planner's Review
Mr. David Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the petition to amend
the zoning district and the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. He noted
that Staff addressed some comments about the limitations on height and coverages as a result of the
provisions of the ordinance and recommended approval of the rezoning.
Mr. Hugg advised that the Planning Commission heard extensive testimony and received a petition
in opposition to the rezoning. He stated that, under state law, there are certain tests that have to be
met for a petition to be considered binding and requiring a three quarters vote of the City Council;
however, the petition did not meet those requirements and only a simple majority vote of Council
is necessary for action on this request.
Mr. Hugg noted that the Planning Commission recommended against the rezoning with three
members in favor, four against, and two members absent. He reiterated that Staff recommended
approval of the rezoning.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg advised that the current Commercial and Professional Office
(C-PO) zoning allows uses, such as a small restaurant, that could generate continuous traffic.
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Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg advised that the Planning Commission’s recommendation was
based on the traffic concerns raised by the neighbors. He noted that those issues would apply
whether or not the property were rezoned. Mr. Hugg stated that one member of the Planning
Commission was concerned about the future use of the property if it were rezoned and the church
was not built.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg noted that the proposed Institutional and Office (IO) zone would
support professional, business, and government offices, banks, research design and development
laboratories, public and institutional uses, including hospitals, medical clinics, libraries, police
stations, court houses, transit centers, schools, colleges, universities, places of public assembly,
philanthropic and charitable institutions, parks, playgrounds, public indoor recreation centers and
play fields, utility rights of way, daycare centers, provided they meet the other requirements in the
ordinance, and emergency shelters and transitional housing. Mr. Hugg advised that other things that
could theoretically be allowed in an IO zone, but only as a conditional use, were firearm ranges,
correctional facilities, public incinerators, hotels and restaurants. Accessory uses to a permitted use
are clinics, cafeterias, recreational facilities, vehicle storage, and restaurants that are on a campus
intended to support the primary users of the facility. Mr. Hugg stated that, due to the lot size,
coverage limitations, set back requirements, and parking requirements, a number of those uses could
not meet the specific requirements even though they are allowed.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg noted that hotels and restaurants were conditional uses that would
require additional approval from either the Planning Commission or Board of Adjustment and the
public would have an opportunity to comment.
With regard to the petition, Mr. Anderson asked if City Solicitor Rodriguez agreed with the majority
versus three quarters vote ruling. Responding, Mr. Hugg advised that Staff found that there were
16 property owners who could vote on the petition and only three (3), less than 20%, voted.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that the biggest single difference between the current
and proposed zone is that the IO zone allows places of public assembly, such as a church or a facility
of that type, which is not allowed in the CPO district.
Public Hearing
Councilman Hare declared the public hearing open.
Mr. Osman Sammander, 151 Lake Drive, Smyrna, Delaware, and Mr. James Munson, Dover,
Delaware, provided a letter from the City of Dover dated October 1, 2018 regarding the status of
Halsey Road Extended and an accompanying map (Exhibit #1). Mr. Sammander stated that the only
problem that they had with the rezoning was the parking. He noted that the extension of North
Halsey Road is maintained by White Oak Condominiums and they already have problems with
people parking on the streets. Mr. Sammander advised that they had two fires the last two years, and
they had problems with the parking.
Ms. Marie Hudson, Milford, Delaware, stated that she was one of the owners at White Oak. She
advised that she objected to the rezoning because North Halsey Road is more like a driveway than
a road. Ms. Hudson noted that the major concern would be the overflow parking from any public
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assembly, which means a lot of people at one time, and she wondered where they were going to park
since the property is only one acre.
Ms. Ayesha Sammander, 151 Lake Drive, Smyrna, Delaware, stated that she was an owner at White
Oak Condominiums and that she was speaking on behalf of the residents there, as well as the
residents of the area surrounding 951 White Oak Road. Ms. Sammander noted that they were there
to express their opposition to the rezoning of 951 White Oak Road from C-PO to IO. She advised
that they are really furious and frustrated with the speeding traffic on North Halsey Road.
Ms. Sammander stated that this neighborhood used to be a quiet and safe neighborhood and they
used to be able to walk across the street and check on a neighbor. They used to be able to sit on their
front porch and enjoy the fresh air. She advised that North Halsey Road has become like a highway
with through-traffic.
Ms. Sammander stated that there are 84 units at White Oak Condominiums with approximately 200
cars in and out on a daily basis and less than 500 feet down the road there is a church. She advised
that when they are meeting, they are parking all over North Halsey Road and North Halsey
Extension, which is a private driveway. Ms. Sammander stated that the addition of another public
assembly would be chaos.
Mr. Phil McGinnis, McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Company, 555 East Loockerman Street,
stated that he was present representing the owner of the property and the purchaser of the property.
He pointed out that Staff recommended approval of the rezoning, which conforms with the
Comprehensive Plan recommendation. Mr. McGinnis noted that the property was currently zoned
C-PO, which permits offices and a variety of retail stores, and the request for IO is based on the need
to permit public assembly for a church. He advised that the church will be used primarily on
Sundays and not peak hours Monday through Friday during the week for counseling and other
activities. Mr. McGinnis stated that, for the most part, the church use would be on Sundays and not
during the week affecting the traffic on White Oak Road all day long.
Mr. McGinnis noted that, approximately 10 or 12 years prior, the property was rezoned IO for a
proposed church. The church did not get their financing, so they could not go forward with the sale,
and the rules in the City at that time forced a reversion of the IO zoning back to CPO. Mr. McGinnis
stated that the parking issue would be a site plan issue, not a rezoning issue, and the church would
have to prove during the site plan process that they can park on the site. He noted that the IO zone
is actually less dense because there is a wider setback area and a buffering area that is required that
is not required in the C-PO zone.
Mr. McGinnis advised that a fence divides the property on the east boundary from White Oak Farms
and there is a fence and a berm that divides the property from White Oak Condominiums so there
are natural restrictions to people parking and walking and traveling back and forth. He noted that
he thought the property, at an acre and a quarter, was a little bit bigger than the typical neighborhood
church property in the City of Dover; however, it is not so big that you end up with 10 stories or
three stories or some huge office development that would be the possible result if a church was not
built. Mr. McGinnis stated that he thought this would have a positive outcome for the community.
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Ms. Sylvia Davis, L & S Davis Properties, 69 Gaelic Court, Magnolia, Delaware, stated that they had
to mail letters to people within the 200-foot radius of the property itself, and some of the people who
signed the petition were from Frederica and Smyrna, which are outside of the 200 square-foot radius.
Ms. Davis stated that the church would have 149 attendees, which would require 39 on-site parking
spaces. She noted that church would be held only on Sunday and Wednesday, and occasionally some
times throughout the week. Ms. Davis advised that she could not speak to the speeding on
Halsey Road and noted that the church would be located on White Oak Road and Halsey Road. She
stated that a church is a pillar in a community designed to bring peace and organization to the
community, not extra crime or havoc.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Davis stated that she did not anticipate anyone parking on any of the
roads or obstructing driveways.
Mr. Neil advised that he had a concern in listening to the landlords who apparently rent the
properties within White Oak Condominiums and asked if Ms. Davis would you be willing to let her
sanctuary be used for meetings of the White Oak home owners' association to be able to discuss the
problems that they are having, which really have nothing to do with a church being there, but are
related to the growth around the area. He thought that if they would be willing to do that, the people
who actually live there may find that the church is a real benefit to them, rather than an aggravation
with more traffic. Responding, Ms. Davis agreed that a church is definitely going to be a benefit,
because it is about to be cold and Code Purple would not open until December. She noted that her
daycare center is on the Code Purple list and can be opened up to people that need it, that may be
homeless. Ms. Davis stated that the homeless issue was discussed during the Planning Commission
meeting. She noted that a church provides a safe haven for people who are in need and will provide
activities for the neighborhood kids. Ms. Davis stated that the White Oak home owner’s association
would definitely be able to meet at the church.
Mr. Lewis stated that what he heard from the residents in that community, or the representatives
speaking on behalf of the people that reside there, is parking. He asked if the church had a
contingency plan for overflow parking. Responding, Ms. Davis advised that the church could only
fit the capacity that would be approved through the Planning Commission, noting that you could not
have 500 people in a building with capacity for 100. She indicated that the parking would be in
accordance with the number of seats.
Noting that he has stood in the back of churches before, Mr. Lewis stated that they could not prevent
people from coming in and asked what they would do if more people visited. Responding,
Ms. Davis stated that they would add a second service if necessary.
Captain Harold Brown, 68 Sabbe Street, Magnolia, Delaware, advised that he was stationed here just
over a year ago and he has found a spiritual home with Pastor Watts and his fellow airmen are
looking for a local church as well. He spoke about the four pillars in the military - social, mental,
physical and spiritual - and noted that they had seven suicides in the military in the last seven days,
and 70 in the past year. Captain Brown stated that the spiritual piece seemed to be lacking when
people move to these towns and they don't know anyone, and that's been a big factor in the military.
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Ms. Nancy Watson, pastor of the proposed church, advised that they currently have a church on
Pearson's Corner road and they would like to move to the White Oak Road location. She noted that
their current church size is approximately 30 people and they are an active, working church which
believes in serving the community, children, the military, and the homeless.
Ms. Watson stated that they have worked with Ms. Davis, DelDOT, and the Fire Marshal, and their
primary entrance will be on White Oak Road. She noted that although they have adequate parking,
there may be instances such as a funeral or a wedding that would necessitate more parking, in which
case they would reach out to the community. Ms. Watson indicated that the church further down on
White Oak Road is willing to allow people to park there. She stated that they were willing to speak
with the nearby businesses with parking lots as well in those instances.
Ms. Watson reiterated that, as the church grows, they would add services to address additional
parking. She noted that they would be at the church on Sundays and Wednesdays for Bible Study,
and the most time they would be there is for two hours, three hours at the most.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Councilman Hare declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Anderson advised that he was in favor of the rezoning because he believes that it will be a less
intrusive zoning than the current zoning. He stated that he believes that the businesses are correct,
that the traffic issue is real, and he hoped that it would be looked by the appropriate committee in
the future. Mr. Anderson stated that he hoped that the people who own and maintain the road would
put signs up alerting people that it is private property and parking is only for residents and guests.
Mr. Cole advised that Towne Point has a very active association that meets quarterly at Towne Point
Elementary, which both he, Mr. Neil, community policing, staff, and code enforcement attend
regularly. He encouraged Ms. Watson to attend.
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning request, was seconded by Mr. Sudler and, by a
unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent), Council adopted Ordinance #2018-10, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 951 WHITE OAK ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) to IO (Institutional
and Office Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
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1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office) to IO (Institutional and Office) on that property
located at 951 White Oak Road, consisting of 1.1152+/- acres, owned by Hansen White Oak
Partners, LLC (Equitable Owner: L&S Davis Properties, Inc.)
(Tax Parcel: ED-05-068.14-05-85.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-18-02; Council District: Third)
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 13, 2018
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - OCTOBER 23, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with
Councilman Hare presiding in the absence of Council President Slavin presiding.
Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:27 p.m.), Mr. Sudler,
Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Lewis and Mayor Christiansen
were absent. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were
Mr. Garfinkel and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation), and Mrs. Doyle
and Ms. Scarborough (Utility).
By unanimous consent the Committee amended the agenda to change the order
of the committees, as follows: Utility Committee and Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Small Cell Wireless Action Plan
Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, reviewed a presentation entitled “City of Dover
Electric Department, Small Cell Wireless Action Plan.”
Mr. Sudler asked what the expected life span is for this new product, and what one
(1) negative aspect would be in regard to this topic. Responding, Mr. Robinson
stated that it is difficult to say what the life span is of certain equipment, explaining
that as it evolves, it will be changed out. He informed members that the devices that
would be installed first would be a small cell version of the current 4G devices, since
the 5G devices are still under evolution. Mr. Robinson stated that staff’s current task
is to ensure that if the installation of one (1) device is approved, entities do not install
multiple devices on the same pole without the City’s permission. He explained that
due to rapid changes in technology, staff is going to make sure that the City’s
ordinances cover any issues associated with moving equipment in the future. He
indicated that staff would not want rate-payers or the City to be responsible for
taking abandoned equipment off poles in the future. Mr. Robinson stated that he
thinks that there are a lot of pros associated with doing this and it is inevitable. He
advised that potential public perception could be a negative aspect, explaining that
if the City is not proactive in advertising or communicating to the public there could
be some resistance when people begin to notice new devices on the poles.
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Mr. Robinson noted that it may make sense to have an open house in the future to
provide an opportunity for the public to share their thoughts and concerns.
Mr. Robinson advised that staff did not believe there were any potential safety issues
regarding these devices, since they will be installed on existing poles.
Mr. Neil stated that he saw this as an economic opportunity for companies that could
utilize this type of small cell wireless service and for them to know that the City is
doing this would be very positive. Mr. Neil asked if the City or those entities
applying to install devices would be responsible for the cost of installation and any
costs associated with changes that may occur with the installation. In response,
Mr. Robinson stated that all incremental costs will be borne by the requestor. He
explained that the requestor would also be responsible for paying for any make-ready
work the City has to perform, for example if staff has to modify an existing pole or
put in a long power pole. Mr. Neil noted that he understood there would be an
application fee and asked if the City could also charge an annual fee for the use of the
poles. Responding, Mr. Robinson advised that there is a two-part structure: 1) the
application fee and 2) an ongoing annual fee for the use of the City’s poles. He
explained that the annual fee is consistent with what the City currently charges
entities, such as Verizon and Comcast, for utilizing the City’s poles. Mr. Robinson
noted that it is too expensive and complicated to put a meter on each device;
however, staff will be able to determine the annual electricity usage the same way
they determine the cost of operating a streetlight, and that cost will be built into the
annual fee.
Mr. Polce stated that he was really excited when the Advanced Wireless
Infrastructure Investment Act was signed by the General Assembly over a year ago
and is really excited about this opportunity for the City of Dover. He advised that he
thought that the City now needed to think about what’s in the City’s best interest and
how to be good stewards of the City’s infrastructure. Mr. Polce stated that he thought
that it would be wise to move aggressively on this matter, especially as members
think about the ideals of what a smart city would look like. He explained that he
thought that this is a tremendous opportunity for the City to incorporate the demands
of new technology which will provide the ability to leverage economic development.
Mr. Polce indicated that the Town of Fenwick Island had already adopted an
ordinance regarding this matter, which was a lot less controversial than the
City of Newark’s ordinance, and he suggested that it would be beneficial for staff to
review both ordinances. Mr. Polce noted that he was optimistic and, quoting
John F. Kennedy, stated “be bold and do what the ordinary fear.”
Mr. Lindell stated that he appreciated staff being proactive regarding this matter and
that he agreed with the sentiments of Mr. Polce about the City being at the forefront
of the latest technological advancements. Referring to Mr. Robinson’s presentation,
Mr. Lindell asked if Mr. Robinson mentioned that other cities were trying to stall this
process through ordinances because they are opposed to it. Responding,
Mr. Robinson clarified that it is not the municipalities. Mr. Lindell stated that he
thought that the City should move aggressively on this matter and suggested that the
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ordinances be designed to protect the City interests and encourage growth in a
responsible way. Mr. Robinson, noting that the carriers are far ahead on these issues,
advised that staff would be very careful in developing the ordinance language and
was consulting appropriate legal counsel. He stated that staff had also reviewed
master license agreements for two (2) of the entities which was helpful.
Mr. Robinson advised members that it was important to consider how to begin and
also how to protect the City over the long-term, explaining that there could be
hundreds of these devices within City limits within several years. He noted that, in
the future, the City could receive 100 applications at a time and will have to turn
them around within a specific amount of time. Mr. Lindell stated that he agreed with
Mr. Robinson’s comments and he thought that the City should protect its interests
without creating unnecessary delays.
Mr. Cole thanked staff for their efforts regarding this matter.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Councilman Hare
presiding in the absence of Chairman Lewis.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Polce requested that consideration of item #2 - Proposed Ordinance
#2018-12 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,
Section - 70-5 Aggressive Panhandling and Appendix F - Fees and Fines
(Sponsors: Hare and Polce) be deferred.
By unanimous consent, the agenda was approved as amended.
Ambulance Services - Requested Level of Service
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the Ambulance Services - Requested Level of Service. She advised that this matter
was brought back to the Council Committee of the Whole/Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee so that members could provide staff with direction
regarding what they would like to see in the RFP when it is resubmitted to the
proposers. Mrs. Mitchell stated that Council discussed giving the proposers two (2)
options: (A) the level of service requested in the original RFP, and a second option
(B), so she wanted to ask members what the desired level of service is for option B.
Mrs. Mitchell noted that Mayor Christiansen had submitted correspondence dated
October 23, 2018, as well as a copy of the Ambulance Services - Requested Level of
Service Action Form with the Desired Level of Service (B) section completed,
indicating his preference for the level of service.
Mrs. Mitchell noted that the contract start date would be April 1, 2019. She stated
that PrimeCare’s contract had been extended to April 1 to provide enough time to
complete the process for this proposal. Mrs. Mitchell explained that this would also
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give the contractor time to get ready to start on April 1, 2019 without providing a
transition period.
Staff recommended establishing the level of emergency medical services (EMS)
desired by the Committee and recommending the same to City Council for inclusion
in an addendum to the original RFP #19-0001CM.
Mr. Hare noted that Mayor Christiansen’s desired level of service was two (2) units
24/7 with two (2) EMT-Bs on each unit and a floating unit with two (2) EMT-Bs as
needed, and that there should be two (2) EMT-Bs for all units.
Mr. Sudler stated that he was in agreement with recommending and incorporating the
two (2) dedicated 24/7 BLS units manned by two (2) EMT-Bs as recommended by
Mayor Christiansen.
Mr. Anderson stated that he agreed with Mr. Sudler, noting if Cheswold has two (2)
EMT’s, it doesn’t make sense for Dover not to.
Mr. Polce noted that the City’s annual budgeted amount is approximately $200,000
and asked what the average annual cost was for the proposals submitted for one (1)
BLS. In response, Mrs. Mitchell stated that the lowest price vendor was $150,000
for one (1) year; however she explained that she would need to go back to review the
prices for years two (2) and three (3).
Mr. Polce asked if Mrs. Mitchell thought that the proposals for two (2) BLS units
24/7 would exceed the City’s annual budget. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that
she could not say for certain. She explained that the original RFP included the
number of calls, and the proposers will have to run the numbers to determine what
they think the number of transports will be, the differential, and what they can afford
to do.
Mr. Polce asked if the RFP Committee had provided any additional
recommendations, suggestions or feedback to their initial scope. In response,
Mrs. Mitchell stated that she did not consult the members of the RFP Committee,
explaining that since this seemed to be a desire of Council and the Committee, she
just brought it back to determine what members want as the second alternative level
of service.
Mr. Lindell expressed his frustration that Council did not handle this prior to the
original RFP being issued. He stated that he thought, in the future, members of
Council needed to do a better job of discussing their wishes with staff regarding
RFP’s. Mr. Lindell noted that he agreed with Mayor Christiansen’s
recommendations; however, he felt members should have expressed their wishes
six (6) months ago before the RFP was issued.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell confirmed that the City used the State’s
standard in the original RFP and it was the standard previously used as well.
Mr. Neil expressed concern that those providing mutual assistance may not operate
at this proposed level of service.
Mr. Sudler moved to recommend that the City incorporate two (2) dedicated 24/7
BLS units manned by two (2) EMT-B nationally-certified personnel in an addendum
to the original RFP #19-0001CM, seconded by Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Hare emphasized that when the RFP is sent out, those responding should submit
proposals based on the City’s request, not what they think the City should have. He
stated that he thought that this situation could probably have been avoided if the City
originally received proposals based on what was requested.
The Committee recommended that the City incorporate two (2) dedicated 24/7 BLS
units manned by two (2) EMT-B nationally-certified personnel in an addendum to the
original RFP #19-0001.
During the Council meeting, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, explained that, during the
Committee meeting, members were provided correspondence from Mayor Christiansen regarding
his recommendation for the level of service for the ambulance service (Exhibit #2). She wanted to
clarify that there are no longer “EMT Bs”, only EMTs.
Additionally, Mayor Christiansen, in his letter, recommended two (2) floating EMTs; however, it
was not specifically mentioned in the motion so Mrs. Mitchell requested clarification as to its
inclusion and whether the floating EMTs were to be used as needed or if they would be replacing
Camden. She also noted that Mayor Christiansen explained to her that the floating EMTs would be
used for large events and Mrs. Mitchell expressed that she did not agree with floating ambulances
for large events, feeling that the organization holding the event should pay for that service, not the
taxpayer.
Mr. Sudler stated that he initially thought the floating EMTs were included in his motion; however,
after hearing the City Manager's recommendation and her justification for that position, he stated that
he was not in support of having floating EMTs if the taxpayers are going to have to pay for it.
Mr. Sudler moved that the City incorporate two (2) dedicated 24/7 BLS units manned by two
(2) EMT nationally-certified personnel in an addendum to the original RFP #19-0001. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2018-12 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions, Section - 70-5 Aggressive Panhandling and Appendix
F - Fees and Fines (Sponsors: Hare and Polce)
The Committee deferred consideration of this item, at the request of Mr. Polce.
Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded
by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT -
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The Council Committee of the Whole met on November 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., with
Councilman Hare presiding in the absence of Council President Slavin. Members of
Council present were Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, and Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Anderson and Mr. Neil were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent.
Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mrs. Doyle (Utility),
and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Ms. Scarborough
(Utility) was absent.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Cole presiding.
Evaluation of Bids - FY18 Inflow and Infiltration Replacement Project
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the evaluation of bids for the FY18 Inflow and Infiltration Replacement Project.
Staff recommended approval of the low bid submitted by Gateway Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $435,980 for the replacement of existing 8" and 12" diameter
sanitary sewer main and replacement of sanitary sewer laterals. The work will be
accomplished in College Road, Overlook/East Lake Garden, the Wesley College
Area, and Rodney Village.
In response to Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Mitchell explained that the bid documents would
have been sent out prior to the October 19, 2018 bid opening and there would
probably have been 60 days provided for contractors to review all of the documents
and submit bids.
Mrs. Mitchell, referring to the I & I Location Maps labeled Exhibit A-D, explained
that the light blue lines depicted the lines being replaced, not the dark blue lines.
The Committee recommended approval of the low bid submitted by Gateway
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $435,980 for the replacement of existing 8" and
12" diameter sanitary sewer main and replacement of sanitary sewer laterals, as
recommended by staff. The work will be accomplished in College Road,
Overlook/East Lake Garden, the Wesley College Area, and Rodney Village.
By consent agenda, Mr. Cole moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare
presiding.
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Permission to Recruit - Sanitation Supervisor
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the permission to recruit request and
hiring justification outline for the Sanitation Field Supervisor II position. She noted
that Mr. Mike Hamlett was previously supervising the Facilities, Sanitation, and Fleet
Divisions and he was not able to do any one of the jobs very well because he was
spread among the three (3) different divisions and was often on a sanitation truck due
to vacancies. Mrs. Mitchell stated that she saw a need to provide guidance and
direction to the facilities maintenance staff, so she moved Mr. Hamlett over the
Fleet and Facilities Divisions. She advised members that she received an email from
Mr. Hamlett on October 5, 2018, extending his appreciation to all the department
heads because the fleet division was able to complete 100% of the monthly
preventative maintenance (PMs) for vehicles for the first time in five (5) years. She
noted that prior to this, they had averaged from 10% to 50%. Mrs. Mitchell stated
that having someone dedicated to guide and supervisor the fleet employees has made
a big difference. She explained that she was requesting permission to recruit a
Sanitation Supervisor to allow Mr. Hamlett to focus on the Fleet and Facilities
Division. Mrs. Mitchell advised members that this position was not approved in this
fiscal year’s budget, however, there is money in the budget to cover it this year.
The Committee recommended approval of the permission to recruit for the position
of Sanitation Field Supervisor II.
By consent agenda, Mr. Cole moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent).
Proposed Amendments to Financial Policy - Expenditure Policy #5 Use of
Appropriations
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments to the
Financial Policy - Expenditure Policy #5 Use of Appropriations. She explained that
the amendment would allow staff to use personnel expense savings for capital
investment purposes rather than to fund the unfunded liabilities when bringing
forward the carry-forward balances for the prior year’s budget. Mrs. Mitchell stated
that the unfunded liabilities will continue to be funded based on the actuarial
recommended percentages of payroll.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
The Committee recommended approval of the proposed amendments, as
recommended by staff.
By consent agenda, Mr. Cole moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent).
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MONTHLY REPORTS - SEPTEMBER 2018
By consent agenda, Mr. Cole moved for acceptance of the following monthly reports, seconded
by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin absent).
City Assessor’s Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager’s Report
City Planner’s Report
Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
Fire Chief’s Report
Police Chief’s Report
QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP) (JULY, AUGUST, AND
SEPTEMBER)
Members were provided the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan for July, August, and
September 2018.
By consent agenda, Mr. Cole moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report for the Capital
Investment Plan, seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Slavin
absent).
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Councilman Hare noted that, as Council had done in the past, due to the holiday season, it was
recommended that the City Council Meetings scheduled for November 26th and December 24th and
the Council Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for November 27th and December 26th be
cancelled. He assured members that if the need arose, special meetings would be called.
Additionally, Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year and it is recommended that consideration be
given to recognizing Monday, December 24th as a special holiday declared by City Council for City
employees.
Mr. Sudler moved to cancel the Council and Committee meetings, as presented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried with Mr. Anderson voting no (Slavin absent).
CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, announced that the City would be continuing leaf collection
through the middle of January. She reminded everyone that the Home for the Holidays event would
occur November 29th and the Home for the Holidays parade would be held December 1st.
Mrs. Mitchell announced that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast would be held November 30th at
7:00 a.m. with the program beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Modern Maturity Center. She also noted
that the Mayor was holding a turkey drive and suggested that anyone wishing to donate a turkey or
a $10 monetary donation to help feed a needy family in Dover should contact the Mayor's office by
Friday, November 16th.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Anderson announced that the Episcopal Church of Christ would be holding it's annual Holly Fair
on Saturday, November 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He noted that it would be a great day of
events and vendors to benefit the local community. Mr. Anderson announced that on November 20th,
the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, a free Thanksgiving meal would be offered for those in need. He
noted that the event was being sponsored by the Central Delaware NAACP, the City of Dover Police,
and the Holy Trinity Church of the Living God.
Mr. Sudler extended his condolences to Reverend Doctor Erika Crawford, Pastor of Mt. Zion AME
Church, who lost her father that week. He also advised that the Delaware State University
inauguration of Dr. Wilma Mishoe would be held on December 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Education and Humanities Theatre. Mr. Sudler wished all of the constituents of Dover a Happy
Thanksgiving.
Mr. Lindell wished everyone have a happy and safe Thanksgiving and he wished the Dover High
football team the best of luck in the upcoming playoffs.
Mr. Hare wished Mr. Neil a happy birthday on November 26th and congratulated Mr. Lewis on his
recent election as the Kent County sheriff.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of November 13, 2018 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Correspondence dated October 1, 2018 - 1001 White Oak Road - N Halsey Road
Exhibit #2 - Correspondence Dated 10-23-2018 - Ambulance Level of Service
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular Council Meeting of 11/13/2018
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Code Enforcement
Phone : (302) 736-7010
15 Loockerman Plaza
Fax : (302) 736 -4217
Dover, DE 19901
October 1, 2018
White Oak Condo Association
c/o Osman Sammander
PO Box 199
Dover, DE 19903
1001 Whit e Oak Road - N Halsey Road
Tax Parcel #EDOS-068.14-05-860.000
This letter is to advise that the City of Dover does not maintain the section of roadway titled N
Halsey Road. This is the entrance point for the White Oak Condominiums . Attached to this
letter is a map that shows the entrance and roadway are on Tax Parcel #EDOS-068 .14-05-
860.000. This is private property and is maintained by the White Oak Condo Association.
If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please cont act me at your earliest
convenience.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular Council Meeting of 11/13/2018
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
October 23, 2018
Council President Tim Slavin
P.O. Box 475
15 The Plaza
Dover, DE 19901
Dear Mr. President:
I apologize for my absence from the meeting of the Council Committee of the Whole. I am
entertaining a trade group from our sister city in Miyagi Japan. I would like to add my personal
comments to the discussion of item number 1 of the Safety Advisory Committee: The
Ambulance Contract Level of Service.
I, as a former EMT and current active firefighter for the Dover Fire Department, believe that I
can offer some incite to what I see as staffing levels for our ambulance service contract to better
serve our growing community with the highest level of EMS service. I believe that the City and
our citizens would be best served by two dedicated 24/7 BLS units manned by two EMT-B
nationally certified personnel. I further believe that an additional floating unit should be
considered. The times for this unit would be to supplement the two dedicated units during peak
hours of need based on call analysis and statistical information.
It is my feeling that such an arrangement would adequately accommodate our population which
fluctuates from 38,000 (night time) to an estimated 60,000+ (daytime) which includes citizens,
visitors, commuters and employees of our many offices and businesses. Those units would
provide needed coverage for our growing senior population as well as increasing incidents for
opioid and other types of calls for help.
Thank you for your time and consideration for the above to be part of a contract for service for
the best protection for our citizens.
lly Yours for a Better Dover,
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Robin R. Christiansen
Mayor, City of Dover
Cc: Members of City Council
Donna S. Mitchell, City Manager
P.O. Box 475, Dover, DE 19903-0475
Community Exellence Through Quality Service
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Safety, Advisory, & Transportation
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager's Office DATE SUBMITIED: 10-16-18
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Ambulance Services - Requested Level of Service
REFERENCE: RFP Number#19-0001CM
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: ANNUAL BUDGET: FY19 $245,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): FY19 Budget
TIME TABLE: Effective April 1, 2019
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Establish level of EMS Service desired by the Committee and recommend the same to
City Council for inclusion in an addendum to the original RFP #19-000lCM.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Ambulance Service RFP #19-000lCM recommendation was presented to CCW - Safety Advisory and
Transportation Committee on August 28, 2018. During its meeting of the Committee discussed the level of
service for Ambulance Services since two of the proposals submitted included a higher level of service than
was requested in the Request for Proposal (RFP). No action was taken by the Committee on this item.
At its meeting of September 10, 2018, City Council continued the ambulance level of service discussion.
Council referred this matter back to the CCW- Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee with instructions
to staff to determine how best to request revised responses from each of the respondents which address both
the one {l) and two (2) EMT crew options and come back with revised responses from each of the
respondents.
Staff recommends that an addendum be added to the Request for Proposal for an Alternate Service level as
desired by the Committee and Council. The original proposals cannot be adjusted from their original form
except for the Addendum response and pricing of both levels of service (A & B). The current level of service as
budgeted is as follows -
RFP Requested Level of Service (A) Desired Level of Service (B)
First unit
24 hours, 7 days per week J, Mif! J..1./1 (2.) ~hlT~f fA.t.h
Second unit
16 hours, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
FIMltns 1.fil"lf' Ss 11s ne~~ed
~~Mi f3 /H a,J/ u,tZlf..s
Staffing-
1 EMT
1 EMR with EVOC
Since the time of the above discussion, the Dover Fire Department voted not to permit any use of their
facilities for Ambulance Services. Staff is agreeable to accept a change in the Saint Francis proposal
for a mutually agreed to location provision that was included in the Request for Proposal. The City
will also be including a contract re-opener provision to partner with the vendor when bidding on
other services in Dover's EMS territory. The contract start date will be April 1, 2019
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: 12-4-2018
PREPARED BY: Timothy M. Taraila, Chief Code Enforcement Officer
SUBJECT: 350 Martin Street, Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance
REFERENCE : Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-388 – Emergency Cases Case # 18-3337
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $20,000 – $25,000
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $150.000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2019 Budget; As of December
3, 2018, there is $$120,136.70 remaining in the line item.
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1600-532-30-33.
TIMETABLE: As soon as possible.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.
2. Order the property demolished or repaired by December 26, 2018 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.
3. Order the Fire Marshal & Chief Code Enforcement Officer to cause the demolition of the structures if not
completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council.
4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged
against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax
duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property is owned by Glenn R. Davis & William F. Davis. The property is a two-story wood-framed single family
home. On the morning of December 2, 2018, the dwelling caught fire causing extreme damage to the structure. The
structure was condemned by the City Fire Marshal’s Office as unfit for human occupancy and ordered boarded. Currently
the structure sits vacant, with no utilities and only partially secured. Based on the current condition of the subject
structure “…it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a
dangerous building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished…” (Dover Code, Chapter 22,
§22-388). Therefore, staff is bringing this building forward under the Emergency Cases provision of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance.
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Division of
Code Enforcement
<lCitp of 1!lober
15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 736-7010
Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217
NOTICE
December 4, 2018 SENT VIA CERTIFIED & REGULAR MAIL
PHYSICALLY POSTED ON PREMISES
Glen R. Davis William F. Davis
202 Savannah Rd 202 Savannah Rd
Lewes, DE 19958 Lewes, DE 19958
RE: 350 Martin St, Dover, DE 19901
Parcel #EDOS-077.10-01-042.000
Case #18-3337 & #14-1995
Dear Mr. Davis:
On December 2, 2018, a fire occurred at the dwelling located at 350 Martin Street causing
extreme amounts of damage to the structure. The structure was condemned by the City Fire
Marshal's Office as unfit for human occupancy and placarded. On the morning of December 3,
2018, the Department of Planning and Inspections found that the building was in violation of the
Dangerous Building Ordinance of the City, specifically Section 22-388 -Emergency cases, and
is scheduled to be presented to City Council as such on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 7:30
p.m. in accordance with the provisions of Article XI Dangerous Buildings.
Sec. 22-388. - Emergency cases.
In cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety
of any person, unless a dangerous building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or
demolished, the building inspector shall report such facts to the council, which may cause the
immediate repair, vacation, or demolition of such dangerous building. The costs of such
emergency repair, vacation or demolition of such dangerous building shall be collected in the
same manner as provided in section 22-385(5).
(Ord. of2-28-1955, § 8; Code 1981, § 5-93; Ord. of 10-28-1996)
At this hearing, Staff will recommend that Council order the building to be demolished, either by
the owner or the City. You may present testimony to City Council stating your case as to why
the house should not be declared dangerous and ordered demolished.
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•.
The dwelling is in a serious state of disrepair from a fire that occurred on December 2, 2018.
Presently the structure is unsecured, with no utilities, and has been condemned as unfit for .
human occupancy. The structure is a fire hazard and a danger to the residents in the surrounding
area. Th~ following <lt!fects have lf~~u cite<l from ffiticle XI, Dangerous Buildings, Section 22-
381 of the Dover City Ordinance.
• (4) Fire damage, etc. Those which have been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so
as to have become dangerous to life, safety, morals, or the general health and welfare of
the occupants or the people of the city.
• (5) Unfit for habitation. Those which have become or are so dilapidated, decayed,
unsafe, insanitary or so utterly fail to provide the amenities to decent living that they are
unfit for human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness or dise~se~.so as to work injury
to the health, morals, safety or general welfare of those living therein.
• (9) General welfare. Those which, because of their condition or use, are unsafe,. ~ .
insanitary, or dangerous to the public health, morals, safety or general welfare of t\ie. ·
people of this city.
This property has been duly posted as legally prescribed by the ordinance and all other parties
will be notified as required. Please call (302) 736-7010 between 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM if you
have any questions concerning this correspondence.
Sincerely,
o~
Jason Osika Timothy M. Taraila
Fire Marshal Chief Code Enforcement Officer
josika@dover.de.us ttaraila@dover.de. us
cc: Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development
Traci McDowell - City Clerk
Dawn Melson-Williams, Principle Planner
City Solicitor
P.O. Box 475 +:•Dover, Delaware+:• 19903
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PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT
Public Hearing before the Dover City Council
December 10, 2018
Recommendation from Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018
with Staff and Development Advisory Committee Review
Applicants/Owners: Faithwork, LLC (Tolano Anderson)
Paul and Justine Davis Rev Trust (Paul Davis and Justine J. Davis)
Addresses: 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991 Forest Street Dover, DE
21 and 27 Saulsbury Road Dover, DE
20 (and 26) and 30 Carver Road Dover, DE
Location: North side of Forest Street between Saulsbury Road to the west
and Carver Road to the east
Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000 ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000 ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000 ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-35.00-000 ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-34.00-000
Size: 2.32 acres (Total of nine parcels)
Present Use: Restaurant, 5 Single Family Detached Residences, Emergency
Shelter (youth group home facility in 3 buildings) and Motor
Vehicle Service & Auto Detailing
Proposed Use: Redevelopment (specific uses not identified)
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Commercial
Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial
Zone), and C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone)
and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone)
Reason for Request: Request for Rezoning of nine properties for future redevelopment
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Z-18-03 Lands of Faithwork, LLC and Paul & Justine J. Davis
Recommendation Report to City Council: Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018
Page 2
File Number: Z-18-03
Ordinance Number: 2018-11
Planning Commission
Recommendation: The Application of Rezoning request was represented by
representatives of two property ownership entities. Following a
public hearing on November 19, 2018 where no members of the
public spoke regarding the application, the Planning Commission
moved by vote of 9-0 to recommend in favor of the proposed
rezoning from IO, C-1A, and CPO with COZ-1 to C-2A with
COZ-1. (Draft Meeting Minutes attached.)
Overview:
This rezoning application consists of nine parcels of land totaling 2.32 +/- acres located on the
north side of Forest Street, between Saulsbury Road to the west, and Carver Road to the east.
The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone),
and C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and are subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The owners of record are Faithwork, LLC and Paul Davis
& Justine J. Davis (Paul and Justine Davis Rev Trust). Property Addresses: 971, 975, 983, 987,
and 991 Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road, and 20 (and 26) and 30 Carver Road.
Existing Properties:
The subject property area consists of nine separate parcels which collectively are the southern
portion of the block area bounded by Carver Road, Forest Street (Route 8), and Saulsbury Road.
The existing properties are a mix of zoning districts including IO (Institutional and Office Zone),
C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone), and C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone); the
area is also subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). See the Summary Table below for
information on each parcel.
Address Size Current Use Current Proposed
Zoning Zoning
971 Forest Street 0.37 acres Single family detached dwelling
CPO, COZ-1
(Rental Dwelling)
975 Forest Street 0.19 acres Single family detached dwelling
CPO, COZ-1
(Rental Dwelling)
983 Forest Street 0.23 acres Emergency Shelter: Youth Group
IO, COZ-1
Home facility (Lodging – 2 units)
987 Forest Street 0.18 acres Restaurant (Subway) CPO, COZ-1
C-2A, COZ-1
991 Forest Street 0.23 acres CPO, COZ-1
21 Saulsbury Road 0.36 acres Emergency Shelter: Youth Group
IO, COZ-1
Home facility (Lodging – 4 units)
27 Saulsbury Road 0.22 acres Emergency Shelter: Youth Group
IO, COZ-1
Home facility (Lodging – 2 units)
30 Carver Road 0.18 acres Single family detached dwelling
C-1A, COZ-1
(Rental Dwelling)
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Recommendation Report to City Council: Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018
Page 3
20 Carver Road 0.36 acres 2 Single family detached
26 Carver Road dwellings (2 Rental Dwellings)
C-IA, COZ-1
Motor Vehicle Service & Auto
Detailing
TOTAL 2.32 acres
The applicant is seeking rezoning to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and remaining
subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to allow for future development of the properties.
The redevelopment of the site will be subject to a separate application submission.
Surrounding Land Uses:
To the north of the subject area moving towards Carver Road, the properties are zoned CPO, C-1A,
and RGO. Uses in this area include an Office Building at 31 Saulsbury Road (S-03-31); a Credit
Union office facility at 58 Carver Road (S-02-17); other offices and several single family detached
residences. Properties at the northwest and southeast corners of the Saulsbury Road/Forest Street
intersection are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) for the Walgreens and CVS
Pharmacies, and the southwest corner of the intersection is zoned SC-2 (Community Shopping
Center) with a Restaurant, Retail Stores and the Gateway West Shopping Center. These areas are
also subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). Property to the east of Carver Road is zoned IO
(Institutional and Office Zone) and includes the school facilities of William Henry Middle School
and Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
Previous Applications
Since 2005 there have been several rezonings involving this block area; the area has been subject
to the COZ-1 since the 1990s.
• As of result of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan designation of the block area with the land
use classification of Office/Office Parks, the 2005 Comprehensive Rezoning Project (MI-
05-02) took the following actions: rezoned 983, 987 and 991 Forest Street from C-2A to
CPO; rezoned 27 Saulsbury Road from RG-1 to CPO; and other properties on Carver
Road from RG-1 to CPO.
• The 2008 Comprehensive Plan revised the land use classification of the block area to
Commercial. Then the 2009 Comprehensive Rezoning Project (MI-09-08) acted to
rezone 20 and 30 Carver Road (and other properties on Carver Road) from CPO to C-1A.
• The most recent Rezoning Application is Z-14-04 Lands of Faithwork LLC which
rezoned the properties at 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road and 983 Forest Street from CPO
(Commercial Professional Office) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone). This rezoning
was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission in December 2014 with the
final approval of the rezoning from C-PO to IO by the City Council on February 9, 2015.
The properties remained subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). For these three
properties, the rezoning to IO was to establish a (Emergency Shelter) group home for
youth facility within the complex of three buildings.
In addition, City Council on February 11, 2013 adopted Resolution #2013-03 which abandoned
an unimproved alley (running east to west) along the northern property lines of 971 and 975
Forest Street.
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Page 4
Comprehensive Plan:
The 2008 Comprehensive Plan depicts the subject area with the Commercial land use
classification on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map. Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning
Matrix specifies that the following zones are compatible with this land use classification:
- C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
- C-1A (Limited Commercial)
- C-2 (Central Commercial)
- 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-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone)
The types of permitted uses in the C-2A Zone are given Article 3 §14 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The permitted uses are listed in the following code excerpt:
Article 3 Section 14. - Limited central commercial zone (C-2A).
14.1 Uses permitted. In a limited central commercial zone (C-2A), 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) Personal service establishments.
(d) Restaurants.
(e) Service establishments.
(f) Hotels.
(g) Places of public assembly.
(h) Drive-throughs.
(i) One family residences, including attached and semi-detached dwellings, complying
with the bulk standards of the RG-1 (General Residence) zone.
(j) Apartments and multi-family dwellings.
14.2 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) Parking lots and parking structures as a principal use on suitably landscaped lots.
(b) Fuel pumps accessory to a permitted use.
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14.3 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.
14.4 Performance standards. All uses are subject to performance standards as set forth in
article 5, section 8.1.
14.5 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.
Corridor Overlay Zone
The provisions of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) in Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §27 are
established to “promote superior urban corridor development and the highest quality-built
environment.” There are a series architectural, parking, and landscaping guidelines that would be
required by the COZ-1 zoning district, if redevelopment of the properties is proposed.
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
This request is to rezone lands from C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone), IO
(Institutional and Office Zone), and C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone). The properties would remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
Staff notes that the parcels proposed for rezoning meet the 100-foot lot depth requirement of the
C-2A zone. Any non-conformity of the existing buildings’ uses and placement regarding the bulk
standards of the C-2A and COZ-1 would be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance,
Article 7 – Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any redevelopment of the properties once zoned
C-2A with the COZ-1 would be subject to those bulk standards and provisions and the review
processes for site development.
Staff recommends that the rezoning for C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) be granted as
requested to the nine properties, as the proposed zoning is consistent with the 2008
Comprehensive Plan for the Commercial land use classification. Staff also recommends that the
properties remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) due to their frontage on and
proximity to Forest Street and Saulsbury Road. The purposes of the COZ-1 are to promote
superior urban corridor development; to foster coordination and linkage among corridor
properties; to preserve functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and to
achieve a visually balanced streetscape environment friendly to the pedestrian and motorist.
(Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §27). This area is part of the gateway leading from the west into the
Downtown area of Dover and is also a key intersection in the transportation system. Also, the
consistency of a larger block area with the same C-2A zoning may encourage commercial
redevelopment, consolidation of site entrances, cross access between properties, bicycle &
pedestrian improvements, and better designed buildings and landscaping in this Route 8 corridor.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission:
At the Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018, the application was represented by
Mr. Tolano Anderson of Faithwork LLC and Mr. Paul Davis for the Revocable Trust of Paul
Davis & Justine Davis. During the Public Hearing, no members of the public spoke regarding the
proposed rezoning application.
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Recommendation Report to City Council: Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018
Page 6
See also the included excerpt of the DRAFT Meeting Minutes of the November 19, 2018
Planning Commission meeting. The comments received from the other member agencies of the
Development Advisory Committee (D.A.C.) are also provided.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT:
1) The properties are subject to the requirements of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone),
regardless of the outcome of the rezoning application.
2) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent Site
Development Plan or Record Plan approval. Following any decision made by City Council in
regards to this rezoning, then an application for a Site Plan, Subdivision Plan, and/or
appropriate Building Permits must be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the
establishment of a use, redevelopment activity, or any construction activity on the site. The
applicant should contact the Planning Staff to determine the appropriate review process for
any proposed projects.
3) The applicant shall be aware that approval of any rezoning application does not represent a
Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Sign Permit or other construction activity permit
approval. A separate application submission is required before issuance of permits by the
City of Dover.
4) All businesses operating in the City of Dover are required to obtain a City of Dover Business
Licenses from the Licensing and Permitting Division. Certain types of uses also require a
Public Occupancy Permit or Rental Dwelling Permits.
Attachments:
• Excerpt from DRAFT Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2018
• Development Advisory Committee Comments from City of Dover Electric & Public
Works Departments, City Office of the Fire Marshal and DelDOT
• Application Submission Plan Sheet
• Zoning Map Exhibit
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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
November 19, 2018
Excerpt from Meeting Minutes – Draft
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday,
November 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers with Chairman Mr. Tolbert
presiding. Members present were Mr. Holden, Mr. Roach (arrived 7:05pm), Ms. Edwards, Mr.
Holt, Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Jones, Mrs. Welsh, Ms. Maucher, and Mr. Tolbert.
Staff members present were Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Mr. Eddie Diaz, and Mr. Julian
Swierczek.
Z-18-03 Lands of Faithwork LLC, and Paul & Justine Davis at 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991
Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road, and 20 and 30 Carver Road - Public Hearing and
Review for Recommendation to City Council on rezoning of nine parcels of land totaling 2.32
+/- acres located on the north side of Forest Street, between Saulsbury Road to the west, and
Carver Road to the east. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-1A
(Limited Commercial Zone), and C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and are
subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning is C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The owners of record are
Faithwork, LLC and Paul Davis & Justine J. Davis (Paul and Justine Davis Rev Trust). Property
Addresses: 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991 Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road, and 20 and 30
Carver Road. Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000, ED-05-
076.07-01-36.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-35.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-34.00-000, ED-05-
076.07-01-38.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000, and ED-05-
076.07-01-60.00-000. Council District 4. Ordinance #2018-11. The First Reading for this zoning
map amendment was completed on October 22, 2018. The Final Reading/Public Hearing is
scheduled before City Council for December 10, 2018
Representatives: Mr. Tolano Anderson, Faithwork LLC; Mr. Paul Davis, property owner
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that this is a request for rezoning. As the Chairman mentioned, it
involves a number of properties that are addressed on Forest Street, Saulsbury Road, and Carver
Road. In fact, a total of nine parcels are part of this application that totals 2.33 acres. For the
present uses on the site, Staff put together a summary chart that is actually part of the
Development Advisory Committee Report. They have a mix of uses currently on these parcels
including a restaurant, five single family detached residences, and what is termed by our Code as
an “emergency shelter” which was a youth group home facility that was occurring in three
buildings; and there is also a motor vehicle service and auto detailing building as well. With the
mix of current uses, there is also a mix of zoning on the properties. There are properties zoned IO
(Institutional and Office Zone), some zoned C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone) and some zoned
C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone). All of the properties; however, are subject to
the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The proposed zoning request takes all of the properties to
the same zoning classification and that is a request for C-2A which is the Limited Central
Commercial Zone with the properties remaining subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
This is kind of the southern half of the block that is bounded by Carver Road on the east, Forest
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Street on the south and then Saulsbury Road on the west. To the north there are a mix of office
buildings, a credit union building and some other residences. At this intersection of Route 8 and
Saulsbury Road we find two pharmacies and the Gateway West Shopping Center. Two of the
corners are zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) already and then the shopping
center is zoned SC2 which is a Community Shopping Center Zone. To the east of this property
set on the east side of Carver Road, you find the school facilities of William Henry Middle
School and Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
This subject area has been through the rezoning process a couple of times before and has resulted
in the mix of zoning that we see today. We have rezonings in this area that date back to 2005 as a
result of some of the planning that happened with the 2003 Comprehensive Plan. Likewise, after
the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, the 2009 Comprehensive Rezoning Project acted to rezone a
couple of the properties in the Carver Road area. The most recent rezoning application is from
2014 that involved three of the properties taking them to the IO (Institutional and Office Zone)
and that was in order to establish that group home youth facility in several of the buildings that
basically wrap around the Subway parcel. We are dealing with multiple property owners in this
case. The owners are Faithwork LLC and Paul & Justine Davis Revocable Trust. With the
Comprehensive Plan, when we look at rezoning applications, they have to look at their Land
Development Plan Map. In this case, that Map shows the area with a land-use classification of
Commercial and there are a series of zoning districts that would meet that classification. C-2A
(Limited Central Commercial Zone) is one of them. For the request of C-2A (Limited Central
Commercial Zone), the uses are really a variety of commercial type uses including retail, offices,
personal service, restaurants, service establishments, hotels, places of assembly, drive throughs
and also some residential components are allowed; that being one family residences, apartments
and multi-family. There are some things that would be subject to Conditional Use and that would
be if it was a standalone parking lot or parking structure and any kind of fuel pumps accessory to
a permitted use. The project area is part of the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) and that would
continue. That is a specialized zone that promotes urban corridor development and there are a
series of architecture, parking and landscaping provisions that come into play during the
development activity process. The Planning Staff is recommending that the properties be rezoned
to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone), finding that that zoning is consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Plan and that the properties remain subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone). They find that this area is a key gateway leading in from the west and it’s another
key intersection in the City. They hope that the consistency in zoning for a much larger block
would encourage redevelopment in the long run for the property. In this case, there are
comments from the Development Advisory Committee. Most of them are basically no objections
to the rezoning; however, they do note some guidance should the properties be redeveloped as
infrastructure planning would have to occur accordingly. Any future redevelopment of this area
is not being voted on this evening. That would be subject to future application processes be it
plan review perhaps with this body or even building permitting processes. The Commissioners
are making a recommendation. This project request for rezoning is subject to review and hearing
before the City Council. Tonight, they are making a request to zone a series of nine parcels to a
zoning classification of C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) remaining subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
Mr. Anderson stated that he is here to represent and support this application. They have been
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accumulating these properties for nearly a decade and a half because of the tremendous potential
for development in this area. He and the co-applicant realize the potential not only for
development but also for economic opportunities for business owners as well as job creation.
They are excited about the whole project at this point. It has been a successful project so far;
however, this is the first step moving them towards actual development. The DAC Meeting was
really positive. As Mrs. Melson-Williams noted, there was no opposition and no
recommendations or anything that would adversely affect this application. They think this is a
good project and it’s good for the area. They have had two meetings with DelDOT so far because
this is a high traffic area and those have been really positive as well. They have had really good
interaction with the Planning Department. The Development Advisory Committee meeting went
very well so they have no objection. At this point, they are very excited.
Mr. Davis stated that he and his wife own the two parcels on the corner. Currently, there is a
Subway restaurant located on that corner and he is here tonight in support of this application
asking the Commission to grant approval so that they may move forward. They are excited about
economic development. He supports those types of issues. What they have put together will
certainly create jobs for City of Dover and County residents. They are asking that the
Commission support them so they can move forward before the City Council and hopefully they
get the permission granted so we can move forward. He just wants to note that they have been
negotiating with several parties. They don’t have a contract to date because it wouldn’t be wise
to sign a contract if you don’t know what your zoning is going to be. Hopefully once they get
approval they will be in a position to take it a step farther and negotiate with people that they
have already talked to about the project. It’s going to be a very nice project. It is a heavily
traveled area with east and west traffic. The traffic count is extremely high. The surrounding area
itself is actually a commercial area within itself.
Mr. Holt questioned how they made out with DelDOT regarding traffic? Responding to Mr.
Holt, Mr. Davis stated that Mr. Anderson has been working with DelDOT. The engineers have
been out there and from what they have been told, it’s not going to be an issue. There is going to
be some redesign of ingress and egress but DelDOT said that can be worked out with no
problem. Up to this point, DelDOT is supporting this but obviously they have to get approval in
order to nail this thing down.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Holt moved to recommend approval to City Council for Z-18-03 Lands of Faithwork LLC,
and Paul & Justine Davis at 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991 Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury
Road, and 20 and 30 Carver Road to rezone it to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone),
Mr. Holden questioned if the motion was to make a recommendation to City Council to
recommend the approval of the rezoning for the sum of the parcels listed since there are two
owners? He just wanted to be clear. Responding to Mr. Holden, Mr. Holt stated yes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Holden.
Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018 Page 3 of 4
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Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that they (the motion makers) are recommending approval to
rezone to C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) but does that also continue the COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) classification as well? Responding to Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mr. Holt
stated yes.
The motion was carried 9-0 by roll call vote. Mr. Holden voting yes; due to Staff comments that
it is consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and that the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone)
promotes corridor redevelopment and coordination as they would like to see it fit. Mr. Roach
voting yes; he is very familiar with the area and he would like to see some nice things come that
way so he appreciates them working on the redevelopment of that area. Ms. Edwards voting yes;
the economic development in that commercial area would be most welcomed. Mr. Holt voting
yes; he thinks it’s a good mix for the area and it joins in with our Comprehensive Plan very well.
Mr. Baldwin voting yes; based on all of the aforementioned conversation. Dr. Jones voting yes;
based upon previous comments from Commissioners as well as recommendations from the Staff
and DAC. Mrs. Welsh voting yes; for all of the reasons previously stated. Mrs. Maucher voting
yes; for reasons previously stated. Mr. Tolbert voting yes; the applicant is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and they will remain in the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
Excerpt of Planning Commission Meeting of November 19, 2018 Page 4 of 4
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CITY OF DOVER
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION REVIEW COMMENTARY
STAFF D.A.C. MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2018
APPLICATION: LANDS OF FAITHWORK LLC, AND PAUL & JUSTINE
DAVIS AT 971, 975, 983, 987, AND 991 FOREST STREET,
27 SAULSBURY ROAD AND 20 AND 30 CARVER ROAD
FILE #: Z-18-03
REVIEWING AGENCY: City of Dover
CONTACT PERSON: Paul Waddell - Electric
Jason A. Lyon, P.E. – Public Works
CONTACT PHONE #: ELECTRIC - 302-736-7072 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 / WATER / WASTEWATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
Electric has no objections to the rezoning of the nine parcels:
ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-35.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-34.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000
ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000
RECOMMENDATIONS SUGGESTED AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO MEET CODE OBJECTIVES
ELECTRIC / WATER / WASTEWATER / SANITATION / STORMWATER / STREETS / GROUNDS
1. Should this site be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible
for all costs associated with providing the appropriate meter / service / main to this site based upon the use including
any necessary system upgrades or extensions. The appropriateness and adequacy of electric, water and sewer
services and meters will be assessed at that time. (Please note that each water meter registered with the City of
Dover must have a separate service line.) Should the existing water and sanitary sewer services no longer be
required based upon the proposed use, they must be properly abandoned at the mains in accordance with all City of
Dover Department of Public Works standards and specifications.
2. Any redevelopment shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards &
Procedures for City of Dover Public Works requirements, and the City of Dover’s Electric Service Handbook.
3. Please note that renovations and or change of use projects must ensure that the water and wastewater service is
brought up to current requirements. This may include relocating the water meter outside or changing service line
sizes. Please ensure you schedule a meeting with the Department of Public Works during the planning phase for this
site. Additional impact fees may apply for future development.
ADVISORY COMMENTS TO THE APPLICANT
ELECTRIC / WATER / STORMWATER / STREETS / SANITATION / GROUNDS
1. None.
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LANDS OF FAITHWORK LLC, AND PAUL & JUSTINE DAVIS AT 971, 975, 983, 987, AND 991 FOREST STREET, 27 SAULSBURY ROAD AND 20 AND 30
CARVER ROAD
File #: Z-18-03
October 31, 2018
Page 2 of 2
WASTEWATER
1. Please be advised that a City-maintained, active sanitary sewer main exists outside of the public right-of-way on
specific parcels included in this rezoning plan, which serves parcels not included in this rezoning plan. Should the
rezoned parcels be redeveloped, which includes modifications to the use, the applicant / developer will be responsible
for all costs associated with providing any necessary system upgrades, extensions or protection. Any redevelopment
shall adhere to the City of Dover Water/Wastewater Handbook, the Specifications, Standards & Procedures for City of
Dover Public Works requirements.
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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DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE O M
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APPLICATION: Lands of Faithworks LLC and Paul & Justine Davis at 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991
Forest St, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Rd, and 20 and 30 Carver Rd
FILE #: Z-18-03 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. This is for rezoning only. This office has no objections.
2. 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.
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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)
3. Project to be completed per approved Site Plan.
ADDITIONAL / SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN APPROVAL:
1. Each parcel currently has an assigned occupancy classification which, per the
Planning Department, will be considered a legal nonconforming use if it does not fall
into the proposed rezoning. Any vacancies could result in the loss of the legal
nonconforming use status.
2. Any change to any existing parcel/structure must be done through the appropriate
process at which time additional comments may apply.
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 Faithworks LLC and Paul and Justine Davis (971, 975, 983,
987, and 991 Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road, and 20 and 30 Carver Road)
FILE#: Z-18-03 REVIEWING AGENCY: DelDOT
CONTACT PERSON: Joshua Schwartz PHONE#: 302-760-2768
===============================================================
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:
1. No Objection to the rezoning. Once Properties develop, properties shall be reviewed and approved
by DelDOT Subdivisions.
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-18-02
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Title: Faithwork LLC, and Paul & Justine Davis
Ordinance #: 2018-xx
Address: 971, 975, 983, 987, and 991 Forest St, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Rd, and 20 and 30 Carver Rd
Parcel IDs: ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-35.00-000,
ED-05-076.07-01-34.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000,
and ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000
Existing Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone),
C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone),
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C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone)
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) 2012 Buildings
Proposed Zoning: C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) Zoning
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FINAL READING
City of Dover
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2018-11
1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
3 971, 975, 983, 987, AND 991 FOREST STREET, 21 AND 27 SAULSBURY ROAD, AND 20 AND
4 30 CARVER ROAD
5
6 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
7 limits of the City of Dover; and
8 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of property
9 described below from IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone), and C-PO
10 (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited
11 Central Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
13 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
14 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
15 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
16 IO (Institutional and Office Zone), C-1A (Limited Commercial Zone), and C-PO (Commercial and
17 Professional Office Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to C-2A (Limited Central
18 Commercial Zone) subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) on that property located at 971,
19 975, 983, 987, and 991 Forest Street, 21 and 27 Saulsbury Road, and 20 and 30 Carver Road,
20 consisting of nine (9) parcels of land totaling 2.32 +/- acres, owned by Faithwork LLC and
21 Paul Davis and Justine J. Davis (Paul and Justine Davis Revocable Trust).
22 (Tax Parcels: ED-05-076.07-01-62.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-37.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-36.00-000,
23 ED-05-076.07-01-35.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-34.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-38.00-000, ED-05-076.07-01-39.00-000,
24 ED-05-076.07-01-61.00-000, and ED-05-076.07-01-60.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-18-03; Council District 4)
25
26 ADOPTED: *
27 S:\ORDINANCES\2018\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2018-11 REZONING-FOREST, SAULSBURY, AND CARVER\Ordinance #2018-11 Rezoning Forest,
28 Saulsbury, and Carver-FINAL READING.wpd
29 Actions History
30 12/10/2018 - Scheduled for Public Hearing/Final Reading - City Council
31 11/19/2018 - Public Hearing - Planning Commission
32 10/22/2018 - First Reading - City Council
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Economic Development Committee met on October 9, 2018 at 4:49 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Cole, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg,
Ms. Laird, Mrs. Adams (arrived at 4:52 p.m.), and Mr. Hammond.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hugg and unanimously carried.
Update - Federal Opportunity Zone Program (Patricia Cannon, State Division of Small
Business)
Ms. Patricia Cannon, Director of Special Projects at the Department of State Division of Small
Business, provided members with information regarding the Federal Opportunity Zone Program.
She explained that Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool designed as revitalization
programs in economically-distressed communities in Delaware and in other communities by
providing tax benefits to investors. Ms. Cannon informed members that the Governor nominated
25 census tracts as Opportunity Zones in Delaware and they were designated by the U.S. Department
of Treasury. She stated that the Governor wanted staff to start and build around the Downtown
Development Districts because that initiative is already underway and entices investors to invest in
those specifically targeted areas. Ms. Cannon noted that since the Opportunity Zone Program is a
federal program it offers stackable tax credits and incentives, explaining that investors could
potentially qualify for a downtown development incentive, a historical tax credit, a low income tax
credit, and an Opportunity Zone tax benefit. She stated that it’s now a matter of trying to get
investors to invest in Delaware, so the Department of State Division of Small Business has been
tasked with developing presentations for the Governor to tell the Delaware story. Ms. Cannon
advised members that she needs Dover to come up with specific projects that will entice investors
to invest in the Downtown Dover District.
Mrs. Mitchell asked if the City is eligible for the funding since it is tax exempt. Responding,
Ms. Cannon stated that she believed so. She stated that she was not a lawyer, however, it was her
understanding that the City would create the fund and if the City owned a piece of property it could
donate the property to the fund, and the current value of the property would be the value of the
investment. Then you renovate the property and sell it for five times what you paid for it. Since the
City is tax exempt, it will get the revenue and not pay any tax anyway but if the City had a partner
in the fund who was not tax exempt, they would get the profits if they left them in the fund for
10 years and would not have to pay the capital gains tax.
Mr. Hugg noted that one of the keys to this program is setting up an Opportunity Zone fund prior to
making an investment a project. He stated that City staff had reached out to some of the known
potential investors in Dover to advise them to talk to their tax attorneys and accounts about this
program. He informed members that virtually all of the downtown and west side of Dover are in the
distressed census tract and eligible for these types of projects, and it is important for members to add
this program to their repertoire of talking points, especially when talking with potential developers.
Responding to Mr. Hammond, Ms. Cannon stated that it this program does incorporate residential
housing and commercial development. She explained that it is their ideal that it really touches all
aspects.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
OF OCTOBER 9, 2018 PAGE 2
Ms. Cannon advised that there is a real sense of urgency to identify shovel-ready projects because
the law requires investments to be made by December 31, 2019. She stated that a member of
Congress had already tried to pass a bill to renew the program and to be able to assign new census
tracts in 10 years, however, it is currently a fixed law.
Mr. Cole asked if the City qualified for the program and moved forward on a project, would the City
then be responsible for any outlays in the next fiscal year. In response, Mrs. Mitchell stated her
understanding was that it sounded like the outlays would be coming from the fund. As she
understood it, the fund would be setup with its own set of guidelines and the City would have to
follow those guidelines.
Mr. Hugg noted that Ms. Cannon is also the City’s contact for Foreign Trade Zone designation and
there have been discussions regarding whether any part of the Garrison Tract might be eligible for
and whether it might make sense or not to look into a Foreign Trade Zone designation.
Mayor Christiansen asked whether consideration had also been given to the eligibility for the
Kent Aero Park on Horse Pond Road to be designated as a Foreign Trade Zone. Responding,
Mr. Hugg noted that it was a good question and indicated that he thought it would be eligible.
Ms. Cannon advised members that a couple of years ago Delaware was the first state in the country
to be approved as an alternative site framework. She explained that prior to that a Foreign Trade
Zone had to be the point of entry, which in Delaware meant the Port of Wilmington or a contiguous
site to that port. Ms. Cannon stated that with the alternative site framework the entire state of
Delaware is considered contiguous to the port, so any parcel is eligible.
Ms. Cannon noted that the State uses an attorney located in Kansas City, Missouri, explaining that
there are two (2) law firms in the United States who specialize in Foreign Trade Zones and they use
the same one that John Pastor has used since 1986. She advised that he was planning to come to
Delaware on October 30 for a meeting with Sussex County regarding their airport, and if the City
would like, she would be happy to schedule some time to stop in Dover for staff to explore some
ideas with him. Ms. Cannon noted that the funds collected for that are restricted federal funds that
she can only use to market the Foreign Trade Zone, so she can pay him to come and answer
questions if that would be helpful.
Update - Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed Chapter 10:
Economic Development Plan, Goals, Recommendations and Actions - Preliminary Review Draft,
dated October 5, 2018 (Attachment #1), explaining that the Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan would
be issued in its entirety for public comment and ultimately submitted to Council and the Planning
Commission for consideration and approval. He stated that he was looking for input or feedback,
so that everyone is on the same page and the City has a sound and cohesive economic development
planning strategy for the next 10 years.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
OF OCTOBER 9, 2018 PAGE 3
Mayor Christiansen asked members to review the Goals and Recommendations for discussion during
the Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2018.
Ms. Adams noted that Goal 8 - Promote inclusive workforce development programs, strategies and
partnerships, especially for disadvantaged groups, was one of the most important to her. She
explained that you have to have the workforce to support businesses before you can bring businesses
here. Ms. Adams advised that she struggles with having the workforce to support her business. She
noted that she is a hub zone company for Downtown Dover and she wouldn’t dare move her business
right now because the hub zone areas are shrinking.
Mr. Hammond stated that he thought the Goals and Recommendations were very comprehensive,
especially in regard to healthy living, noting that there are some major issues regarding healthy living
and quality of life in the Dover community.
Report - Site Tour for Kent Economic Partnership (KEP) and Delaware Prosperity
Partnership (DPP)
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised members that
Ms. Linda Parkowski, Executive Director of the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP), and
Mr. Kurt Foreman, CEO of Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), requested a tour of available
properties in Dover. He stated that as they toured Dover, they tried to identify a number of possible
industrial or manufacturing sites that might be attractive to market. Mr. Hugg provided an overview
of the 11 areas identified, as depicted on the Dover Industrial Tour: Area Overview map.
Ms. Parkowski advised members that she had toured the County and Mr. Hugg had provided one of
the best tours. She stated that she received a nice booklet, all of the properties were really well
defined, and she learned a lot. Ms. Parkowski noted that since starting her job with KEP, she had
discovered that all of the really developable properties are in the municipalities of Dover, Smyrna,
Milford, and Harrington; the County really doesn’t have that much land of their own that is available
for commercial or industrial development. She stated that most of the economic development that
KEP is going to do will be in conjunction with the municipalities and they have been working toward
that.
Ms. Parkowski provided members with an update regarding the Air Cargo Ramp/Civil Air Terminal,
noting that the 50-year use agreement was close to being signed. She advised that it was pending
an environmental assessment because they increased the numbers of take offs and landings.
Ms. Parkowski expressed KEP’s appreciation for the City doing its part by designating a new zoning
classification. She stated that KEP would like to see that entire area master planned. Ms. Parkowski
noted that one of the targeted industries for the County from the economic analysis study was
warehouse and distribution and KEP thinks that warehousing distribution goes really well with air
cargo. She stated that while they are waiting on the completion of the environmental assessment,
the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and KEP have been bringing in site selectors,
aviation consultants, and people who deal with air cargo logistics to have them assess the site. In
addition, they are trying to find consultants who can find an investor or developer that would take
on this project.
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OF OCTOBER 9, 2018 PAGE 4
Ms. Parkowski advised members that, in its Comprehensive Plan, the County had designated
Employment Zones for future land use strategy. She stated that it had designated one as the Aero
Park on Horse Pond Road and another in the area of the Little Heaven Interchange. Ms. Parkowski
informed members that the County Planning Office was working on developing ordinances for those
Employment Zones and planned to have an ordinance available for public workshops on
October 29 and 30, 2018 for the South Fred Interchange. She stated that they had not designated the
area around DE Turf as an Employment Zone, however, it is targeted for rezoning in the future land
use strategy. Ms. Parkowski advised that the KEP was waiting to review the ordinance to see what
the allowable uses will be, however, she noted that it was very good that the County identified jobs
and economic development as key factors in its Comprehensive Plan. She stated that the
Employment Zone designation is looking to the future and will be helpful to the KEP as it moves
forward.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Robin R. Christiansen
Chairman
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Attachment #1 - Chapter 10: Economic Development Plan, Goals, Recommendations and Actions - Preliminary Review
Draft, dated October 5, 2018
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ATTACHMENT #1
Economic Developent Committee Meeting of 10/09/2018
CHAPTER 10: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
GOALS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIONS – PRELIMINARY REVIEW DRAFT
OCTOBER 5, 2018
Part III– Plan Goals: Economic Development
Goal 1: Attract and Retain High-Paying Quality Jobs by Targeting Business Sectors that are
best suited for Dover and Kent County and focusing on those sectors that are under-
represented in our region
Recommendation 1: Adopt Economic Development Strategies
• Define an Economic Development Vision and Strategies for the City including a long-term
economic portfolio, land/facility requirements and workforce development
• Work closely with economic development agencies including Kent County, Kent Economic
Partnership, the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, and the State Division of Small Business to
identify and pursue opportunities and locations for economic growth
• Create a diversity of businesses focused on Dover’s strengths
• Maintain and foster workforce development
• Build private-public partnerships (P3) to encourage coordination and foster investments among
private, state, county and City stakeholders, and to fund infrastructure development and
improvements
• Build on the resources available through the City’s institutions of higher education for analytics,
training and research
• Recognize the value of Dover’s tourism industry, including being the State Capital, our proximity
to regional attractions, and local history
• Recognize and promote the local and regional economic value of Dover’s commercial corridors
Recommendation 2: Develop Effective Protocols for Business Attraction and Retention
Establish an organizational protocol for business recruitment and retention activities to include:
• Clarify the point of contact and the processes for City interaction with prospects, including
designating a “point-of-contract for the City
• Provide timely and effective information and promotional materials to respond to inquiries
• Develop a protocol and marketing program for outreach
• Create ongoing relationships with existing companies, brokers and site selectors
• Develop capacity to assist in small business development
• Coordinate external marketing and prospect management with other stakeholders
• Maintain an active leadership position in the Kent Economic Partnership, the Downtown Dover
Partnership, the Kent County Tourism Office, the Greater Kent Committee, the Central Delaware
Chamber of Commerce, the State Office of Small Business, and other organizations focused on job
growth in Kent County.
• Streamline regulatory processes, improve incentives and proactively identify economic
development opportunities
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• Secure bonds/grants and other funding sources to support infrastructure and promotional
investment
• Develop protocols for management of city facilities (industrial park development)
• Incorporate the county plan recommendation for establishing an employment center/zone near
Horsepond Road (consistent with county plan).
Goal 2: Revitalize the “Historic” Downtown Dover core as a Vibrant Town Center
Recommendation 3: Continue to Develop and Promote Incentives for Downtown Redevelopment
Understanding the interest of the public for preserving and enhancing the look and feel of Downtown
Dover, evaluate the slate of incentives for redevelopment within the downtown target area, and continue
to add incentives that will encourage a balanced mix of uses within the City’s core, with the intention
of improving opportunities, correcting negative conditions and eliminating vacancies.
Recommendation 4: Support the Downtown Dover Partnership and Restoring Central Dover
• Support and regularly coordinate with the Downtown Dover Partnership and Restoring Central
Dover program.
• Work with businesses in the Downtown Core District to keep market driven hours, continue to
offer specialized products and services, properly maintain building space (inside and out), and
enhance window displays.
• Heavily market all incentives to Downtown business and property owners, with emphasis in the
Historic Downtown Core District.
• Create and operate a one-stop- business development assistance function in City Hall.
• Create and publish “how to” brochures and other information for investors, prospective
entrepreneurs, property owners and other business. interests
• Encourage one-on-one consulting with the business and property owners. on a regular basis to
discuss the concerns and needs of owners and to identify service providers/incentives that can help
address those needs.
• Encourage businesses in the Downtown core to expand or contract current lines and services,
expand existing business space, and open new shops.
• Undertake a comprehensive process to develop a plan and strategies to address crime, vagrancy,
loitering and vandalism through community policing, code and criminal enforcement and public
awareness.
• Review and modify vacant building codes and procedures to incentivize reuse, reduce exemptions,
and enforce penalties on chronic vacancy.
• Undertake and support new business creation initiatives such as “Unlock the Block” and
“Launcher”
• Support as appropriate the NCALL Real Estate Development Plan for Central Dover
Recommendation 5: Support the Creation of a Visual Master Plan and Form-Based Code for Historic
Downtown Core
Work with the DDP and its Committees to develop a master plan for the Loockerman Street
Downtown Core area that is visually, and design based. Adopt form-based code provisions
that require that any plan consistent with the overall master plan would be subject to only
administrative review to the maximum extent possible.
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Recommendation 6: Support Mixed-Use Development
Promote zoning districts and regulations that support the traditional mixed-use nature of the
Downtown Core area.
• Ensure that regulation in the Downtown Core promotes personal, professional and service-
oriented businesses and alternative work-live and co-work opportunities.
• Encourage the Downtown Dover Partnership to provide technical assistance with the
permitting process and other processes necessary for opening a Downtown business.
• Create an Arts Co-op/ Arts & Entertainment designation for the Downtown area and recruit
artists to live and work in the area.
Goal 3: Ensure that Zoning Requirements City-wide Encourage the Uses Desired and Do Not
Create Impediments to Desired Business Growth
Recommendations 7: Review and Modify Zoning Regulations to Ensure that Desired Uses Are
Encouraged and Incompatible Uses are Tightly Controlled
• Review and realign existing industrial, office and commercial zones to ensure that industrial uses
are separated from incompatible uses and that zoning districts support the economic development
strategy.
• Separate light and heavy manufacturing to prohibit non-manufacturing entities within the heavy
manufacturing zone.
• Evaluate and update home occupation requirements in the Zoning Ordinance to encourage
infill and better align uses.
• Better define permitted and conditional uses in commercial and industrial zones.
• Develop appropriate zoning and other provisions that support development and expansion
of targeted businesses, such as at the Civil Air Terminal/Kent County Aeropark for aviation
and aeronautics uses.
• Explore creating new zoning provisions or districts that are responsive to emerging
strengths, such as in the health care, arts and entertainment, or tourism sectors.
Recommendation 8: Protect existing establishments from encroachment:
• Protect existing industrial, office park, and manufacturing establishments from
encroachment by incompatible land uses, which could result in nuisance complaints,
hazardous situations, and human conflict via regulations reducing/eliminating
development surrounding these areas.
• Protect Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) from encroachment by preventing incompatible
commercial and/or residential development east of SR 1 and within the Airport Environs
Overlay Zone (AEOZ).
Goal 4: Create an Environment for Long Term Economic Investment in Dover Focusing on Balanced
Growth, Green Technology and Entrepreneurial Businesses
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Recommendations 9: review zoning and land development ordinances to ensure the appropriateness of
uses within respective zone, to promote sustainability, encourage balanced sector growth, promotion of
small businesses and startups, and to ensure responsiveness to emerging economic and societal trends
Goal 5: Actively Market Garrison Oak Technology Park (Garrison Oak Business and Technology
Center)
Recommendation 10: Develop a Strategic Marketing Plan for Garrison Oak
• Consider remaining the park to “Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center” to broaden its
appeal to a larger universe of potential business activities, consistent with the original intent of the
facility
• Work with the Kent Economic Partnership and the state to effectively market the Center
• Urge DelDOT and the Dover/Kent MPO to undertake planning and design for a dedicated
connector from Route 1 to the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center to improve access
and marketability.
Recommendation 11: Encourage the use of Garrison Oak as a potential site for green, alternative
and low-carbon energy plant(s), and for large technological and manufacturing firms that support
these industries.
Recommendation 12: Explore the potential of the Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center
for designation as a foreign trade zone.
Goal 6. Peruse economic development linked to active recreation
Recommendation #13: Promote business entrepreneurship linked with Dover’s trails, parks,
natural areas and other active recreation resources. Entrepreneurship may take many forms,
including retail, tour operators, concessions, and maintenance services.
• Consider contracting ontract with local businesses to provide services, such as maintenance
and concessions services, to city-owned park and recreation facilities
• Identify opportunities to use parks and trails as catalysts for economic development, such
as mixed-use development and other zoning changes near key parks
• Evaluate and promote economic development strategies (e.g. monetary or incentives),
linked to natural resources
Goal 7: Pursue economic development linked to improved healthy food access.
Recommendation #14: Encourage new ventures that expand healthy food options across Dover,
including corner markets, produce carts, food hubs, community gardens, farm stands and farmers
markets. Support existing grocery stores and other food retailers in expanding healthy food
availability through distribution chain development, technical assistance, marketing and
incentives.
• Support farmers market programs, and seek to expand them in priority areas
• Support the development of a City or County sponsored cart program
• Advocate for development of a local food hub
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• Advocate for the founding of a healthy corner store program
Goal 8: Promote inclusive workforce development programs, strategies and partnerships,
especially for disadvantaged groups
Recommendation #15: Support the development of workforce development programs, strategies
and partnerships that increase training and employment opportunities for all residents, especially
for youth and young adults, and for low income, communities of color, people with disabilities,
ex-offenders, and others that face economic injustices and barriers to employment.
• Collaborate with government and civil society partners on workforce development
initiatives
• Work closely with Dover’s institutions of higher education to link economic development
opportunities and targets with skills and professional training curricula.
• Prioritize contracting with women and minority-owned business
• Support entrepreneur-based development programs and technical assistance to grow future
business leaders.
Goal 9: Promote the revitalization and redevelopment of the Center City
Recommendation #16: Support initiatives to foster economic activity throughout the greater
center city areas adjacent to the Historic Downtown Core to develop linkages, enhance community
resources, promote neighborhoods, and create opportunities that are complementary to the goals
of the Restoring Central Dover and Downtown Development Programs.
• Support the development of a neighborhood development strategy for the areas
surrounding Governors, New, Queen, Kirkwood and West Streets and along W. Division
Street, to include creating an identity, fostering a variety of housing opportunities,
promoting neighborhood-scale businesses and building on the increasingly successful
blight removal efforts taking place in those areas.
• Implement recommendations of prior studies and plans for the Westside, the Transit Center
Neighborhood and the Forest/Loockerman gateway/corridors, including linking
redevelopment activities along S. Governors Avenue, Water Street, Bank Lane and West
Street with the Bayhealth Medical Center complex, the State Courts and other
governmental and educational facilities in the area.
• Develop a Government/Civic Complex plan that addresses the future needs of the City
including City Hall and other City offices, the old Dover Library, government complex
parking, recreation and open space, and the Mirror Lake/Loockerman Street gateway to the
City.
• Leverage positive investment from DSHA, Strong Neighborhood Housing Fund,
Neighborhood Building Block Fund, Opportunity Zone Program, and others to assist with
neighborhood redevelopment efforts.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Economic Development Committee met on November 14, 2018 at 4:32 p.m. with
Mayor Christiansen presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Cole, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg,
Ms. Laird, and Mrs. Adams. Mr. Hammond was absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Hare moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and unanimously
carried.
Draft 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10 - Economic Development Plan
During their meeting of October 9, 2018, members reviewed Chapter 10: Economic Development
Plan, Goals, Recommendations and Actions - Preliminary Review Draft, dated October 5, 2018.
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, advised that staff’s deadline
was to complete the 2019 Draft Comprehensive Plan before the end of the year and asked members
to submit their input regarding Chapter 10 as soon as possible. He noted that this would not be the
only opportunity for them to provide input because the entire preliminary document would be
presented to City Council and the Planning Commission for approval prior to submission to the State
for certification.
Mr. Hugg noted that since the Committee reviewed Chapter 10 in October, all of the
recommendations had been circulated to City staff for their input and several questions and
suggestions were received. He stated that Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, had raised some
questions regarding Goal 1, Recommendation 2 - Develop Effective Protocols for Business
Attraction and Retention, and Goal 5, Recommendation 11 - Encourage the use of Garrison Oak as
a potential site for green, alternative and low-carbon energy plant(s), and for large technological and
manufacturing firms that support these industries. Mr. Hugg explained that Goal 1,
Recommendation 2 deals with clarifying the point of contact for economic development and
developing protocols for managing City facilities, like Garrison Oak Technical Park. He noted that
she thought that the City should resolve those issues prior to issuing the Comprehensive Plan, rather
than including them as recommendations. In regard to Goal 5, Recommendation 11, Mr. Hugg
stated that Mrs. Mitchell questioned whether encouraging the use of Garrison Oak as a potential site
for green, alternative and low-carbon energy plant(s), and for large technological and manufacturing
firms that support these industries might unduly limit the City’s ability to market it for various types
of uses. He indicated that he agreed, and that the City needed to be careful not to limit itself,
particularly since the City was in the process of trying to redefine the Park and develop a marketing
strategy.
Mr. Hugg stated that in regard to Goal 8, Recommendation 15 - Support the development of
workforce development programs, strategies and partnerships that increase training and employment
opportunities for all residents, especially for youth and young adults, and for low income,
communities of color, people with disabilities, ex-offenders, and others that face economic injustices
and barriers to employment, Mrs. Mitchell advised that she was currently working on this for City
recruitment and staffing and had met with the school districts. He noted that he thought that the
Comprehensive Plan simply needed to reference that point.
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Mr. Hugg informed members that Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, also submitted a comment
regarding Chapter 10. Mr. Robinson suggested the inclusion of a recommendation related to Smart
City initiatives.
Mayor Christiansen asked whether Mr. Hugg was seeking endorsement of the concepts from the
Committee. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that endorsement would be great, with the understanding
that any endorsement is not binding, it is simply to move forward with the process. He indicated that
his primary goal was to determine if members had any concerns or suggestions with the draft Goals
and Recommendations.
Mr. Cole moved to recommend that staff move forward with Chapter 10 of the Draft Comprehensive
Plan, with the inclusion of the recommendations of Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, and
Mr. Jim Robinson, Electric Director, seconded by Mrs. Mitchell.
Mr. Hare, referring to the first bullet point under Goal 1, Recommendation 2, noted that “point-of-
contract” should be changed to “point-of-contact.”
Responding to Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg stated that there is opportunity for unofficial and official
public comment. He advised that the Draft Goals and Recommendations were circulated to several
stakeholders, including the Kent Economic Partnership of Greater Delaware, the Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. Hugg explained that the next step will be to put together the first draft of the
preliminary Plan which will be issued for public review and comment, followed by a presentation
of a preliminary draft Plan to Council and the Planning Commission, further opportunity for public
review, and then back to Council and Planning Commission for approval.
Mr. Hare asked if the City was involved with the County in Goal 8, Recommendation 15 - Support
the development of workforce development programs, strategies and partnerships that increase
training and employment opportunities for all residents, especially for youth and young adults, and
for low income, communities of color, people with disabilities, ex-offenders, and others that face
economic injustices and barriers to employment. He noted that a recent newspaper article questioned
what the City was doing for the homeless, and he wondered what the County was doing. Mr. Hare
stated that he did not think that it should all on the City, and he would like to see the County have
a stake in it as well. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that he did not know what the County was doing
with regard to workforce development, however, he had met with the County regarding the
Comprehensive Plan review and this may be a point that the City wants to address with them. He
noted that the County adopted its Comprehensive Plan about a month ago; however, he could not
recall whether they address this topic. Mayor Christiansen advised that the County Comprehensive
Plan had been certified by the Governor.
In regard to workforce development programs, Mr. Hugg advised that City staff is working very
closely with the four (4) institutions of higher education in Dover, particularly DelTech, to try to
match the economic trends and opportunities in Dover with the opportunities for people to be trained
and educated for the jobs of the future. He stated that this was an issue that he knew Wilmington
University had thought about for their programs in Dover, noting that they’re doing a lot with
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information technology and data analytics. Mr. Hugg stated that these programs are aimed at
ensuring that there are jobs in Dover or Kent County for Delaware graduates.
Mayor Christiansen noted that the Kent Economic Partnership (KEP) has a Workforce Development
Committee in place under the leadership of Executive Director Linda Parkowski. He stated that the
Committee is fully funded, partially by Kent County. Mayor Christiansen suggested that the City
coattail on the KEP. Mr. Hugg stated that he would take another look at this recommendation and
the efforts of the KEP.
Mrs. Mitchell expressed concern with multiple committees, organizations, and agencies doing the
same things. She stated that if KEP was taking on the charge of workforce development, the City
should let them handle it. Mayor Christiansen stated that he agreed with Mrs. Mitchell, noting that
the City makes a substantial contribution to the KEP too.
Mayor Christiansen asked if it was the recommendation of the Committee to strike Goal 8,
Recommendation 15 from Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. Responding, Mr. Hare stated that
he did not think that the City should be investing time and employee efforts to duplicate the work
of the KEP. Mr. Cole stated that he agreed but indicated that he did not think the City wanted to lose
the overall goal and suggested rewording it instead. Mr. Hugg stated that he will review what KEP
is doing, and reexamine this goal and recommendation to make sure it is reflective of members’
comments and what the county is proposing. Mayor Christiansen reminded members that the City
is involved since there are City representatives on the KEP Board as well as the Greater Kent
Committee, both of which are working on these goals. He indicated that he thought that the City
should let them handle this matter. Mr. Hare suggested rewording the recommendation to reflect that
the KEP is the leader and the City will support their efforts.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Cole and Mrs. Mitchell agreed to amend the motion to
reflect that the draft language be brought back to the Economic Development Committee.
The motion to recommend continuing forward with the current verbiage with the caveat that
they have concerns, and that staff bring the draft language back to the Economic Development
Committee meeting on January 15, 2019 was unanimously carried.
Proposed Resolution No. 2018-12 Proposing to Change the Name of Garrison Oak Technical
Park to Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed Proposed Resolution
No. 2018-12, explaining that changing the name of Garrison Oak Technical Park to Garrison Oak
Business and Technology Center would broaden the scope to appeal to different types of businesses
that may want to purchase or lease property within the Park.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend adoption of Proposed Resolution No. 2018-12 (Attachment #1),
seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and unanimously carried.
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Mr. Hugg provided members with an update on the County’s employment zone discussions related
to the Central DE Aviation Complex (CDAC), located north of the existing Kent County Aero Park
and Civil Air Terminal. He advised that the purpose of the employment zones is to promote
business, industrial, and non retail commercial kinds of activities. Mr. Hugg noted that the ongoing
discussions with Dover Air Force Base regarding the renewal of the Joint Use Agreement seem to
be close to preliminary approval, and that agreement would provide a 50-year joint operations
agreement that would allow commercial aviation to use Dover Air Force Base as an air terminal with
facilities being built on the Aero Park and adjacent properties for aviation and related kinds of uses.
He reminded members that the City amended the zoning ordinances to allow an aviation and
aeronautics-based industrial zone. Mr. Hugg reviewed a document entitled “Central DE Aviation
Complex (CDAC)” (Attachment #2), noting that the map on the left indicated the area already
included within City limits and the County was suggesting that the area to the north be annexed into
the City and managed and developed under City rules and regulations in the RPM3 zoning
classification. He indicated that the County would like to designate the entire area as the Center
Delaware Aviation Complex or something similar. Mr. Hugg advised that this would include a
couple hundred acres of property south of South Little Creek Road and would be tax rateable. He
informed members that there was one use proposed to the County for this area; however, that use
would not be permitted in the City. He stated that the City did not officially object, but made it
known to the County that it could be an impediment to carrying forward this kind of activity. He
stated that he did not know whether this was the influence, but the County Regional Planning
Commission voted seven (7) to zero (0) to deny that use.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
Robin R. Christiansen
Chairman
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Proposed Resolution No. 2018-12 Proposing to Change the Name of Garrison Oak Technical Park to
Garrison Oak Business and Technology Center
Attachment #2 - A document entitled “Central DE Aviation Complex (CDAC),” provided by Mr. Dave Hugg
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ATTACHMENT #1
Economic Developent Committee Meeting of 11/14/2018
City of Dover
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1 PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2018-12
2 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GARRISON OAK
3 TECHNICAL PARK TO GARRISON OAK BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
4 WHEREAS, the City of Dover acquired the property known as the “Garrison Tract” in 1999 for purposes
5 of creating jobs and providing economic stability, and
6 WHEREAS, the State of Delaware provided funds from the FY 2000 Capital Improvements Act (Bond Bill)
7 in the amount of $2,000,000 to facilitate the site acquisition with the provision that the site be used as a
8 high-technology industrial park, and the site was designated as the “Garrison Oak Technical Park” and
9 marketed as such, and
10 WHEREAS, in accordance with epilogue language for the FY 2000 Bond Bill, a Memorandum of
11 Understanding was executed between the City of Dover, Kent County and the State of Delaware setting forth
12 various commitments regarding the responsibilities of each party. One condition contained in the epilogue
13 language identified the types of business to be targeted, such designation to be in effect until
14 January 1, 2010, after which the limitation can be altered by mutual agreement of the City of Dover and the
15 Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO), and
16 WHEREAS, the City of Dover now desires to expand the purpose and nature of the Garrison Oak Technical
17 Park to reflect current business conditions and the changing marketplace, therefore improving its
18 marketability, and the Delaware Secretary of State has determined that with the elimination of DEDO, no
19 State approval of the name change is required.
20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dover hereby directs the
21 Mayor to take necessary actions to cause the name to be changed to Garrison Oak Business and Technology
22 Center and market the Center to prospective businesses in cooperation with the Kent Economic Partnership
23 and the Delaware Prosperity Program.
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27 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN TIMOTHY A. SLAVIN
28 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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30 11/14/2018 - Scheduled for Introduction - Economic Development Committee
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on November 14, 2018 at 6:02 p.m., with
Councilman Hare presiding in the absence of Council President Slavin. Members of Council present
were Mr. Sudler (departed at 6:58 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce (departed at
6:58 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell (departed at 6:14 p.m., and returned at 6:15 p.m.). Mr. Anderson was
absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present (departed at 7:01 p.m.). Civilian members present for
their Committee meetings were Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Warfield (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Enhancement), and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Garfinkel and
Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Mrs. Doyle and Ms. Scarborough (Utility) were
absent.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
(All Members of All Committees)
The Council Committee of the Whole met with Councilman Hare presiding in the absence of
Council President Slavin.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Update on the 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 October 2018” (Attachment #1) and the Preliminary
Draft Goals and Recommendations for the 2019 Dover Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Polce expressed his appreciation that there was one single voice used throughout the document.
He noted that he had paid particular attention to the Economic Development and Housing and
Community Development sections, and thought that a majority of the goals in the Economic
Development section were spot-on. Referring to Economic Development Goal 9 - Promote the
revitalization and redevelopment of the Center City, Mr. Polce indicated that he would like the City
to incorporate the word “enterprise zones.” He explained that he thought it was important for the
City to be more innovative and that it was critical to success that members think of things like
enterprise zones when incentivizing private development through federal, state, and local tax
reimbursements.
Mr. Polce stated that he was very happy to see that the City was linking the plan for health in all of
the work related to Housing and Community Development. He explained that he thought that it was
important that the City was looking at how health and housing are combined and how socioeconomic
status and demography impact health and quality health outcomes. Mr. Polce expressed his
appreciation that staff captured those points.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mayor Christiansen stated that the Economic Development Committee
(EDC) reviewed the draft Economic Development section of the Plan and made some
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recommendations during their meeting of November 14, 2018. He noted that they discussed
partnering with the County and Kent Economic Partnership regarding workforce development.
Mr. Sudler asked when the Comprehensive Plan would most likely be ready. In response,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that they set a goal to have an initial draft for most of the plan chapters
completed by early December, and anticipate that a draft plan will be issued in January or February
for review by the PLUS process and Planning Commission. She informed members that PLUS is
the State agency review process that compares the City’s document to the checklist of requirements
for comprehensive plans. Mrs. Melson-Williams explained that once the draft plan is issued, it
becomes a public document and begins the formal review process. She stated that staff wants to
ensure that they are putting out the best product to start the process, noting that it is a lot more
complicated to rearrange and rewrite whole sections once the draft is issued. Mrs. Melson-Williams
advised that staff is on track to have the final document completed before summer 2019.
Mr. Hugg requested members of Council to provide their input prior to the Christmas holiday.
Mr. Neil complimented staff on the proposed name change for Garrison Oak Technical Park and
requested that they consider a foreign zone.
Mr. Hare suggested providing the draft to Council during their Retreat in January. Responding,
Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that staff could certainly aim for that, explaining that it is always better
to have a general endorsement of the document before it is submitted to PLUS. She noted that the
goals and recommendations are a big piece of the document, and the chapters contain a lot of the
background information. Mr. Hugg stated that he thought that the Plan would be an ideal document
to have for the Council Retreat since it touches so much of what the City does and what they hope
to achieve. He advised that staff would certainly have the document in a form that Council could
review during their Retreat, even if it is preliminary.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Lewis presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
Proposed Ordinance #2018-12 Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,
Section - 70-5 Aggressive Panhandling and Appendix F - Fees and Fines (Sponsors: Hare and
Polce)
The committee deferred this item during their meeting of October 23, 2018.
Mr. Polce explained that Proposed Ordinance #2018-12 was developed in response to some of the
concerns regarding ongoing panhandling, not only in the downtown community but at many of the
City’s local restaurants and businesses, most often gas stations. He indicated that Council will have
some very critical decisions to make in the coming months regarding big projects that will redefine
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the way the City does business and, in order to do that, members must ensure that the community
is safe and that the perception is that the community is safe.
Mr. Polce reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2018-12, explaining that it is rooted in Title 11 - Crimes
and Criminal Procedure of the Delaware State Code. He stated that the ultimate goal is to provide
the City’s police with more discretion in these matters, in order to reduce panhandling. Mr. Polce
noted that it would also ensure that panhandlers are aware that the City is proactively engaging the
community in saying “you can’t continue to harass patrons.” He explained that this would provide
an opportunity for the police to meet panhandlers without automatically arresting them. Mr. Polce
stated that there were probably a number of underlying issues within the panhandling community,
ranging from mental illness to substance use disorder to homelessness. He advised that this would
provide a tool to engage the community.
Mr. Polce informed members that he previously discussed this matter with Police Chief
Marvin Mailey, who had raised warranted concerns, and he assured him that he would not force the
ordinance through the process without proper consultation from the Police Department. Mr. Polce
noted that the Police Department does a tremendous amount of work with very little resources and
one of the major issues is that the City continues to ask the Department to do more without really
considering their resources and how resources are continuing to be expanded without having proper
funding.
Police Chief Marvin Mailey stated that he understood that Mr. Polce was trying to do what he
perceived was in the best interest of the City; however, the Police Department was opposed to
Proposed Ordinance #2018-12 for many reasons. He advised that 11 Del. C. §1321 states that “a
person is guilty of loitering when the person loiters, remains or wanders about in a public place for
the purpose of begging” or there are other mitigating factors that deal with other criminal acts, so to
allow loitering in certain locations between certain times would be in conflict with the Delaware
Code.
Chief Mailey stated that he also reached out to Mr. Steve Wells, the head prosecutor for
Kent County, who advised that he is not aware of any legislation change or any alteration to the law
that would allow for panhandling. Chief Mailey advised members that police officers take an oath
to uphold the U.S., federal, state, and local laws and it causes problems when an officer is put in a
situation where he has opposing directions. He stated that he understands that the intent of the
Proposed Ordinance is to give officers more leeway; however, he explained that officers have leeway
in the fact that when they typically contact a panhandler, they will ask them to move on and after that
they can progress from a warning all the way to an arrest. Additionally, Chief Mailey advised that
managing the permits and tracking the violations would be taxing on their already strained resources.
He also noted that panhandling is one of the top five problems that he hears about at civic association
meetings, town hall meetings, and from homeowner associations.
Chief Mailey expressed concern that the City might assume some liability if they allow panhandling
and then someone is hurt, harmed, injured, or a victim of a crime as a result of them opening their
wallet to give someone money.
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Responding to Mr. Lindell, Chief Mailey stated that alternatives to the legislation would be verbal
warnings and departmental focus on problem areas. Chief Mailey discussed at length staffing in the
downtown area to improve safety.
Mr. Polce moved to table consideration of Proposed Ordinance #2018-12. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Hare presiding.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Proposals - Diversity and Inclusion Study
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation
of proposals for the Diversity and Inclusion Study. She noted that this was requested by Council last
year and a budget amendment was completed last fiscal year for $90,000. Mrs. Mitchell stated that
staff recommended approval of the award to Ivy Planning Group for up to $45,000 plus travel costs;
therefore, she was only proposing to carry-forward $50,000 from FY 2018-2019 and this was
included in the Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances and Proposed Ordinance #2018-13 -
2018-2019 Budget Ordinances - First Amendment item scheduled for consideration during the latter
part of the meeting.
Mr. Hare asked how this study would differ from the study previously completed by Delaware State
University. Responding, Mrs. Mitchell stated that she could not recall whether Delaware State
University had completed a diversity study for the City in the past; however, the City did reach out
to them the first time the Request for Proposals (RFP) was done.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the award to Ivy Planning Group for up to $45,000
plus travel costs, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and
unanimously carried.
Annual Review of Investment Policy
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, advised members that the City’s Investment Policy Statement
is scheduled for annual review. She stated that staff did not have any recommended changes to the
Policy.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Mitchell advised that the City is making money.
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Mr. Shevock moved to recommend approval of the City of Dover, DE Investment Policy
Statement, as presented (Attachment # 2). The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and
unanimously carried.
Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances and Proposed Ordinance #2018-13 - 2018-2019
Budget Ordinances - First Amendment
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, reviewed the project carry-forward budget balances and
Proposed Ordinance #2018-13 - 2018-2019 Budget Ordinances - First Amendment. She stated that
this is the first budget amendment for FY 2018-2019 from the carry-forward balances from last fiscal
year. Mrs. Mitchell explained that the adjustments primarily reflect the budget balances carried
forward for multi-year projects. She advised that there were also two (2) operational items: $50,000
for the diversity study, and $50,000 for Fleet Maintenance for police vehicle parts and materials.
Mrs. Mitchell explained that Fleet Maintenance was now servicing the police vehicles instead of
utilizing an outside automotive firm. Mrs. Mitchell stated that the proposed total carry-forward
budget balance adjustment was $6,572,000.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed budget amendments totaling $6,572,000 for fiscal year
2019.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the proposed budget amendments totaling
$6,572,000 for fiscal year 2019 and adoption of Ordinance #2018-13 (Attachment #3), as
recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Mr. Lindell moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
William F. Hare
Acting Chair
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Attachments
Attachment #1 - Presentation entitled “City of Dover, Delaware, 2019 Comprehensive Plan, Project Update October
2018”
Attachment #2 - City of Dover, DE Investment Policy Statement, as presented by Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager
Attachment #3 - Proposed Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2019 and Ordinance #2018-13
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ATTACHMENT #1
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 11/14/2018
City of Dover, Delaware
2019 Comprehensive Plan
Project Update October 2018
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2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
Planning for a
Bigger, Better Dover!
compplan@dover.de.us
Planning Office at 736-7196
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Overview of Approach to Project
• Current Plan:
▫ 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as amended)
Adopted February 9, 2009
Series of Amendments (2009-2016)
• Requirements for Comprehensive Plans
▫ Delaware Code, Title 22 and 29
▫ State of Delaware Comprehensive Plan Checklist
• 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
▫ 2018-2019 Major Goal of Department of Planning & Inspections
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Project Schedule
• Due Date: February 9, 2019
• Request for Extension: Submitted in September 2018 and
awaiting consideration
• Project Team:
▫ Planning Staff
▫ Resources
▫ Participants
▫ Reviewers
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Project Schedule
• Phases (5 Components):
▫ Information Gathering
▫ Plan & Map Development
▫ Consideration of Plan Recommendations
▫ Formal Review & Adoption Process
▫ Plan Implementation
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Tasks to Date
• Project Team Meetings ongoing
• Meeting with City Department and Divisions
• Meeting with State Agencies and other groups
• Outreach Letters to Municipalities and County
• Release of Preliminary Draft Goals & Recommendations
• Release of Preliminary Draft Map Series
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Engagement Activities
• Events & Activities
▫ Reporting on Goals & Recommendations
▫ Survey Questionnaire
▫ Events
▫ Open House Event – August 23rd
▫ Presentation to Wesley College class
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Information Sources
• 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as amended)
• Website for 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
• Email for Comprehensive Plan
• City Departments and State Agencies
• Delaware Population Consortium Annual Projection
Series
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Information Sources
• 2008 Comprehensive Plan (as amended)
https://www.cityofdover.com/comprehensive-plan-4005
• 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan
• Email: compplan@dover.de.us
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Current Activities
• Follow-up Meetings with City Departments and
State Agencies
• Release of Preliminary DRAFT documents
• Staff Review of Preliminary DRAFT documents
• Meetings with Municipalities & County
• Continue Chapter Writing & Map Development
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Consideration of Plan Recommendations
• Review of Preliminary Draft Document and Maps
▫ Preliminary DRAFT Goals & Recommendations
▫ Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series
▫ Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series
Future Activities:
• Engagement Events
• General Endorsement of DRAFT Plan by Planning
Commission and City Council
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2019 Comprehensive Plan Project
Planning for a
Bigger, Better Dover!
compplan@dover.de.us
Planning Office at 736-7196
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ATTACHMENT #2
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 11/14/2018
City of Dover, DE
Investment Policy Statement
Dated October 23, 2018
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1.0 Governing Authority
It is the policy of the City of Dover to invest public funds under its control in a manner
that will provide the highest investment return consistent with the maximum safety of
principal, while meeting cash flow needs of the City. The investment program shall
conform to all state and local statutes governing the investment of public funds.
2.0 Scope
This Investment Policy Statement (the “Policy”) applies to all financial assets of the City
of Dover for which the City retains direct or indirect daily control. Funds for which the
City has retained outside fund manager(s) shall also be governed by this Policy or, in the
case of bond proceeds, related governing bond documents.
2.1 Accounts
2.1.1 Cash and Liquidity Accounts: The majority of the City’s cash balance
available for investment is maintained in the cash and liquidity accounts.
These accounts will be managed and invested by investment managers,
selected by the City Council through competitive bid, in order to maximize
the return to the City while, at the same time, providing for safety of principal
and sufficient liquidity for the City to meet its cash needs. The City will
manage its short-term investments to ensure sufficient liquidity and prevent
their premature sale for the purpose of covering expenditures. Short-term
investments should mature at face value in sufficient amounts to meet any
liquidity needs.
2.1.2 Reserve Cash (Intermediate) Account: To the extent cash is not expected to
be needed on short notice, the City shall invest such funds in the Reserve Cash
Account. This fund shall be managed and invested by an investment
manager or managers, selected by the City Council after a competitive bid, in
order to maximize the return on said money to the City while providing for
the safety of principal.
All of the City of Dover’s funds are accounted for in its Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. Those funds to which this Policy applies include (excluding the Deferred
Compensation Plan and Pension Trusts):
2.2 Funds
2.2.1 General Fund
2.2.2 Capital Project Funds
2.2.3 Special Revenue Funds
2.2.4 Enterprise Funds
2.2.5 Internal Service Funds
2.2.6 Any new fund created by the City Council, unless specifically exempted
3.0 Objectives
The primary objectives of the City of Dover’s investment activities, in order of importance
shall be:
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3.1 Safety
Preservation of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. To
attain this objective, funds shall be diversified among securities of high credit
quality and liquidity, so that risk of loss of principal is minimized.
3.2 Liquidity
The City’s investments shall be made for such periods as to enable the City to meet
all operating requirements that may be scheduled or reasonably anticipated.
3.3 Return on Investments
A goal of the investment program shall be to maximize investment return within
the constraints of Sections 3.1 and 3.2.
4.0 Delegation of Authority
Authority to manage the City of Dover’s investment program is derived from this Policy,
which is approved by City Council, and “Dover Code, PART I, Subpart A, Article II,
Section 17" (attachment B) which states in part that “The Controller/Treasurer shall be the
custodian of all of the City funds.”
The City’s Controller/Treasurer shall:
1) Review this Policy annually and recommend changes, if any, to City Council;
2) Be charged with implementing the Policy, and may delegate authority to make
investments to an investment advisor. The Controller/Treasurer shall be responsible
for all investment transactions and shall establish controls to regulate the activities of
the investment advisor, if any.
3) Ensure that records of the City’s investment activities are kept for ten years.
5.0 Prudence, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
Any official of the City or investment advisor/manager empowered to make investments
on behalf of the City of Dover shall comply with the following:
5.1 “Prudent Person” Rule
Investment decisions shall be made with the judgment and care which persons of
reasonable intelligence, under circumstances prevailing at the time the investment
is made, would exercise in the management of their own investments assuming that
their objectives are those shown in Section 3.0 of this policy.
5.2 Ethics and Conflict of Interest
The delegate authorized to make City investments shall act at all times in an ethical
manner, and shall not engage in activity that could impair or be perceived to impair
their ability to make impartial investment decisions. They shall disclose to the
Mayor and City Council any material interests in financial institutions with which
the City has financial dealings, and which may be related to the performance of the
investment program. Employees and officers shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual(s) with whom business
is conducted on behalf of the City.
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6.0 Authorized Institutions and Dealers
All broker/dealers that desire to become qualified for investment transactions with the City
shall meet the following:
1. Primary dealers and regional dealers that qualify under Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule)
2. Capital of at least $25,000,000 or capital of $5,000,000 for firms incorporated in
the State of Delaware
3. Registered as a dealer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
4. Member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
5. Registered to sell securities in the State of Delaware
6. Engaged in the business of effecting transactions in U.S. government, federal
agency, and corporate securities for at least five (5) consecutive years
To the extent the City utilizes the services of an outside Investment Advisor, it shall be the
responsibility of the Investment Advisor to maintain an approved list of brokers.
7.0 Safekeeping and Custody
To ensure that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release
of funds, all trades of marketable securities will be executed by delivery vs. payment
(“DVP”).
Further, all securities will be held by an independent third-party custodian, in the name of
the City, and evidenced by safekeeping receipts in the City’s name. The custodian shall
provide daily confirmation of held securities as well as a monthly transactions and holdings
report.
8.0 Authorized Investments and Trading of Securities
The Controller/Treasurer or authorized delegate may invest only in the types of securities
listed below. The maximum stated maturity of any security shall be limited to 10 years at
settlement, unless otherwise stated. The maximum average maturity of the portfolio shall
be seven years. For asset backed and Agency mortgage backed securities, the maximum
maturity shall be defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a convention
that estimates the expected weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal amount of
an issue to be fully paid. For Agency mortgage backed securities, WAL shall be limited
to 10 years, measured at the settlement date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets.
For asset backed securities, the average life must not exceed two years, except for such
securities that are subject to periodic reset of coupon or interest rate - - these may have an
average life not to exceed three years.
8.1 United States Government Securities
Marketable securities issued by the U.S. Government and supported by the full faith
and credit of the U. S. Treasury either by statue or an opinion of the attorney general
of the United States. The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to
100% of the portfolio may be invested in this sector.
8.2 Government Agency Securities
Debt securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises (“GSE”), federal
agencies, federal financing banks, and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government.
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The maximum maturity shall be limited to 10 years. Up to 50% of the portfolio may
be invested in this sector, with a maximum of 20% in any one issuer.
8.3 Certificates of Deposit and Time Deposits
8.3.1 Domestic Institutions: Issued or endorsed by a domestic bank, or a savings
and loan association, organized and supervised under the laws of the United
States and denominated in U.S. dollars; provided, however, that deposits are
fully insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”).
If not insured by the FDIC:
The banking institution must have assets of not less than $5 billion; and
Issuers must have a short-term rating in the highest category by Standard
& Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch and a long-term rating of at least the “A”
category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
The maximum maturity of any investment in this sector shall be limited to 10
years at trade settlement. This sector shall not exceed 25% of the total
portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
8.3.2 Delaware-Domiciled Institutions: Issued by or endorsed by any bank or
savings association domiciled in the State of Delaware and organized and
supervised under federal or State of Delaware banking laws which does not
meet the requirements of Section 8.3.1 hereto; provided, however, that:
For each of the latest two years, the bank or association has had a return
on total average assets of 0.50% or greater and an average capital ratio
(defined as total equity capital to total assets) of at least 1 to 20, or the
instrument is secured as set forth in Section 9, “Collateralization of City
Deposits,” hereto; and
Not more than the lesser of $10 million or 25% of an issuer’s total equity
capital, may be invested in any one issuer. (Investments due to mature
in one business day may be excluded from the computation of this
percentage.)
The Board expressly affirms that, consistent with these guidelines,
Delaware banks and savings associations should be considered as a source
of investment.
The maximum stated maturity of any investment in this sector shall be
limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 20%
of the total portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio.
8.4 Corporate Debt Instruments
Such instruments include commercial paper bankers’ acceptances, and non-
convertible senior debt securities (bonds and debentures).
8.4.1 Corporate securities must be denominated/issued in US dollars. Many foreign
corporations issue debt/securities in the US market, in US dollars.
8.4.2 No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s portfolio.
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8.4.3 Commercial Paper shall be limited to a final maturity of 270 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the total portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term category by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.4. Bankers’ Acceptances shall be limited to a final maturity of 365 days. This
sector shall not exceed 25% of the City’s Portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in
the highest short-term rating by Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.4.5 Corporate bonds and debentures shall be limited to a final maturity of 10
years. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio. Issuers
shall hold a long-term rating of at least the “A” category by Standard &
Poor’s, Moody’s, or Fitch.
8.5 Repurchase Agreements
The underlying collateral shall consist of U.S. government and/or GSE securities
provided, however, that:
8.5.1 All repurchase agreements must be governed by a written master repurchase
agreement;
8.5.2 Agreements will be entered into only with respect to underlying securities in
which the investment manager may otherwise invest as described above, and
only with a recognized U.S. Government/broker or a bank which meets the
requirements set out under paragraph Section 8.3.1 or 8.3.2 above;
8.5.3 In the case of repurchase collateral held in book-entry form in the Federal
Reserve System, all deliveries of securities must be made, for the transfer
thereof, through the Federal Reserve book-entry system to the account
designated by the investment manager for such purpose. Securities held in
certificated form must be delivered to the investment manager or a custodian
as directed by the investment manager.
8.5.4 Any collateral employed under this paragraph shall be counted towards the
applicable maximum limits set forth within these guidelines for such type of
investment, and such collateral shall be valued at market at not less than 103
percent of the maturity value of the agreement and marked-to-the-market as
requested by the investment manager.
8.5.5 Repurchase agreements shall be limited to a maximum maturity of 90 days
from date of purchase. This sector shall not exceed 50% of the total portfolio.
No single issuer shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio.
8.6 Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Funds)
No single fund shall exceed 25% of the City’s portfolio. Money market funds shall
be rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s. A current prospectus must be obtained
before investing in any money market fund, and current holdings reports must be
maintained at least each month.
8.7 Mortgage-Backed Securities
Mortgage-backed securities issued by the following: Government National
Mortgage Association (GNMA), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association (FHLMC). This sector, combined
with the asset backed security sector, shall not exceed 10% of the total portfolio.
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8.8 Asset Backed Securities
These investments include auto loan receivables, credit card receivables, home
equity loans, and manufactured housing loans. These can be fixed or floating rate
and must be rated in the highest long-term category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. This sector, combined with the mortgage-backed security sector,
shall not exceed 10% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of
the City’s portfolio.
8.9 Municipal Obligations
Taxable and tax-exempt securities issued by state and local governments and public
authorities in the United States. The maximum stated maturity of any investment
in this sector shall be limited to 10 years at time of purchase. This sector shall not
exceed 30% of the City’s portfolio. No single issuer shall exceed 5% of the City’s
portfolio. Issuers shall be rated in at least the “A” category by Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s, or Fitch. Additionally, Issuers in the short term market (under one year)
shall be rated at a minimum of “mig-1”, “f1” or “sp-1” for Moody’s, Fitch and
Standard &Poor’s.
8.10 State of Delaware Investments Pool
8.10.1 Delaware Local Government Investment Pool (DELGIP) -The investment in
this pool is permitted in relation to the City's cash flow and the guidelines set
forth by the State of Delaware. The investment in this pool will not exceed
25% of the total funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance
Department on a monthly basis.
8.10.2 Delaware Local Government Retirement Investment Pool (DELRIP) The
investment in this pool is permitted in relation to the City's Post-Retirement
Benefits Fund. The investment in this pool will not exceed 25% of the total
funds available and will be monitored by the City's Finance Department on a
monthly basis.
8.11 Trading Securities
The Controller/Treasurer is hereby authorized to sell securities prior to their stated
maturity date in the following circumstances:
1. A security with declining credit may be sold prior to its maturity to minimize
loss of principal;
2. A security swap may be executed if it would improve the quality, yield, or
target duration of the portfolio;
3. Securities may be sold to provide needed liquidity.
8.12 Internal Control on such transactions
8.12.1 An investment report will be provided to the Council on a quarterly basis.
8.12.2 All investment reporting documents will be provided to the independent
auditors.
8.12.3 Investment records will be kept by the City for ten (10) years.
8.12.4 The trading shall not involve any hedge, derivatives and/or borrowing funds
for trading purposes.
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A summary of permitted investments is below:
Investment Sector Issuer Maturity Credit Quality
Type Limit Limit Limit Minimum
United States Government
100% 100% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Government Agency
50% 20% 10 Years N/A
Securities
Mortgage-Backed Securities N/A 10 Year WAL N/A
Combined
10% limit Highest long-term
Asset Backed Securities 5% 2 Year WAL rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
For issuers in short
Municipal Obligations 30% 5% 10 Years term market, rating of
at least “mig-1”, “f1
or “sp-1” for
Moody’s, Fitch &
S&P
FDIC-Insured Deposits 25% 5% 10 Years N/A
Highest short-term
rating by Fitch,
Certificates of Deposit and
Moody's or S&P.
Time Deposits (not insured 25% 5% 10 Years
Long-term rating of at
by FDIC)
least “A” by S&P,
Moody’s, or Fitch
Delaware-Domiciled
20% 5% 10 Years N/A
Institutions
Highest short-term
Commercial Paper 25% 5% 270 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Highest short-term
Bankers’ Acceptances 25% 5% 365 Days rating by Fitch,
Moody's or S&P
Long-term rating of at
Corporate Bonds and
50% 5% 10 Years least “A” by S&P,
Debentures
Moody’s, or Fitch
Repurchase Agreements 50% 25% 90 days N/A
Registered Investment
Companies (Money Market 100% 25% N/A AAAm by S&P
Funds)
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Investment Pool
Delaware Local Government
25% N/A N/A N/A
Retirement Investment Pool
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9.0 Collateralization of City Deposits
If the City deposits funds in any financial institution, those funds will be subject to the
following collateralization requirements. The financial institution shall:
9.1 Collateralize the City’s daily ledger balance(s) if, for any quarter during the most
recent eight quarters the bank has not met both of the following two criteria:
Return on total average assets of 0.50 percent or greater.
Average capital ratio (total equity to total assets) of 5.00 percent or greater.
9.2 If either criterion in paragraph 9.1 is not satisfied collateral must be pledged and shall
consist of one or more of the following securities:
U.S. Government securities
U.S. Government agency securities
Federal Home Loan Board letters of credit
State of Delaware securities
Mortgage backed securities as referenced in Section 8.7
Securities of a political subdivision of the State of Delaware with a Moody’s
rating of “A” or better
9.3 Ensure that the securities pledged as collateral (except for Federal Home Loan Board
letters of credit) have a market value equal to or greater than 102 percent of the ledger
balance(s) in the account(s) marked to market each day.
9.4 Ensure that securities pledged as collateral are housed at the Federal Reserve Bank
or a mutually agreed upon third party depository. (The trust department of the
winning vendor will not be acceptable.)
9.5 Provide reports on a monthly basis to the City Finance Department detailing the
collateral pledged.
9.6 Provide a Call Report (Consolidated Report of Condition and Income, FFIEC 031)
on a quarterly basis to the City Finance Department.
10.0 Policy Considerations
If securities owned by the City are downgraded by either Standard & Poor’s, Fitch or
Moody’s to a level below the quality required by this Policy, it shall be the City’s policy
to review the credit situation and make a determination as to whether to sell or retain such
securities in the portfolio.
If a security is downgraded two grades below the level required by the Policy, the security
shall be sold immediately.
If a security is downgraded one grade below the level required by this Policy and matures
within 6 months, the security may be held to maturity. The Controller/Treasurer may
determine to sell the security if it is determined that there is a probability of default prior
to maturity.
If a decision is made to retain a downgraded security in the portfolio, its presence in the
portfolio will be monitored and reported monthly to the Controller/Treasurer.
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11.0 Internal Controls
The Controller/Treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or
misuse. The Controller/Treasurer shall also establish a process for an annual independent
review by an external auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The
internal controls shall address the following:
Control of collusion
Separation of transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping
Custodial safekeeping
Prohibition of physical delivery securities
Clear, written delegation of authority to subordinate staff members
Written confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers
12.0 Performance Standards
The City of Dover’s investment decisions shall be made with the objective of obtaining a
rate of return commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the cash flow needs.
On a quarterly basis, the Controller/Treasurer shall compare the City’s portfolio against the
Merrill Lynch 0-5 Year U.S. Treasury Index, in terms of time-weighted total return and
average duration for the period under review.
13.0 Reporting
At the end of each calendar quarter, the Controller/Treasurer will submit a report of all
quarter-ending investments to the Mayor and City Council. Reports shall include the
following:
Listing of individual securities held as of last day of reporting period, sorted by
sector
Par, market, and amortized cost values of each security
Coupon, current yield, and final stated maturity date of each security
14.0 Investment Policy Adoption
The City of Dover’s investment policy will be adopted by the City Council after review and
recommendation of the Legislative and Finance Committee. The policy will be reviewed at
least once every year by the Legislative and Finance Committee, which is charged with
considering the existing policy and any recommendations to modify the policy. Any
modifications to the policy must be approved by the City Council. LEGEND
1. Original approval by City Council - November 14, 1988
2. Revised policy approved by City Council - March 7, 2005
3. City Council Approved with No Changes – April 14, 2008
4. Revised policy approved by City Council – July 25, 2011
5. Revised policy approved by City Council – August 12, 2013.
6. Revised policy approved by City Council – September 8, 2014
7. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 10, 2016
8. Revised policy approved by City Council – October 23, 2017
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ATTACHMENT A
GLOSSARY
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities, otherwise known as “Government Sponsored
Enterprises.”
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a
certificate. Large denomination CD's are typically negotiable.
BANKERS ACCEPTANCE: A short-term credit investment which is created by a non-
financial firm and whose payment is guaranteed by a bank.
COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to
secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of
public monies.
COMMERCIAL PAPER: An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance
its short-term credit needs. Maturities typically range from one (1) to 270 days.
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR): The official annual report
for the City of Dover. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account
group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to
demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive
introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section.
CORPORATE BONDS: A debt security issued by a corporation based in the United States of
America. Such bonds usually have a par value of $1,000, have a term maturity, and are traded on
a major exchange.
DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and
selling for his own account.
DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities offering
independent returns, in an attempt to limit risk.
FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit
to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L's, small business firms, students,
farmers, farm cooperatives, and exporters.
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that
insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit.
FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is
currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): The institutions that regulate and lend to savings
and loan associations. The Federal Home Loan Banks play a role analogous to that played by the
Federal Reserve Banks vis-a-vis member commercial banks.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was
chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal
corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States.
Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The
corporation's purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans, in addition to
fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA's securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted.
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress
and consisting of a seven member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 regional banks
and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system.
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae):
Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage
bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder
is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by
the FHA, VA or FMHM mortgages. The term "passthroughs" is often used to describe Ginnie
Mae's.
LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a
substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between
bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP): The aggregate of all funds from
political subdivisions that are placed in the custody of the State Treasurer for investment and
reinvestment.
MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumable be purchased
or sold.
MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due
and payable.
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (MBS): An investment instrument that represents
ownership of, and is backed by, an individual interest in a pool of mortgages such as those issued
by Ginnie Mae or Freddie Mac. Principal and interest from the individual mortgages is used to
pay principal and interest on the MBS.
MUNICIPAL NOTES AND BONDS: Securities issued by a state, city, or local government to
finance operations or special projects.
PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a
fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the custody
state--the so-called legal list. In other states the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which
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would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable
income and preservation of capital.
QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim
exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws
of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a
value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit
Protection Commission to hold public deposits.
RATE OF RETURN: A measure of worth, either at security or aggregate portfolio level, over
a period of time. There are many return conventions, including but not limited to yield to maturity
at cost, yield to maturity at market, yield to worst, time weighted total return, dollar weighted total
return.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities
to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security
"buyer" in effect lends the "seller" money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the
agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their
positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money, that is,
increasing bank reserves.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: The purchase of a security by a dealer with the
agreement to sell it back to the seller at a fixed price at a later date. Typically used by owners of
securities to finance short-term needs without having to liquidate the security.
SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and
valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank's vaults for protection.
TIME DEPOSITS: A savings account or CD held for a fixed term or with the understanding
that the customer can withdraw only by giving advanced notice.
TREASURY BILLS: A short-term (less than one year) non-interest bearing discount security
issued by the U.S. Treasury department to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to
mature in three months, six months, or one year.
TREASURY BOND: Long-term U.S. Treasury securities having initial maturities of more than
10 years.
TREASURY NOTES: A non-interest bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to
finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months or one year.
UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that
member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of
indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1: also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.
Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to
purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting
syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.
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VARIABLE RATE MASTER DEMAND NOTES: A floating rate security with initial
maturities and indexed rates chosen by the investor. The interest rate is adjusted periodically,
usually off a standard such as that prevailing on a Treasury Bill or the prime interest rate.
YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage.
INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price
for the security.
NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium above
par or plus any discount from par in purchase price, with the adjustment spread over the period
from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond.
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ATTACHMENT B
Dover, Delaware, Code of Ordinances >> PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS
PART I - CHARTER AND RELATED LAWS [1]
Subpart A - CHARTER
PREAMBLE [3]
We the people of the City of Dover, under the constitution and laws of the state
of Delaware, in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and to provide for an
honest and accountable council-manager government, do hereby adopt this charter and
confer upon the city the following powers, subject to the following restrictions, and
prescribed by the following procedures and governmental structure. By this action, we
secure the benefits of home rule and affirm the values of representative democracy,
professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation, and regional
cooperation.
ARTICLE I. - POWERS OF THE CITY
ARTICLE II. - MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Sec. 17. - Controller/treasurer.
At the annual meeting the council shall elect a controller/treasurer to hold office
until the next annual meeting of the council, or until his/her successor has been duly
chosen and qualified, but subject to removal at any time by the council.
The controller/treasurer shall be the custodian of all the city funds and shall
deposit them in a banking institution designated by the council.
(Amd. of 7-12-2005 (S.B. 126); Amd. of 7-8-2009 (S.B. 165, § 15))
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ATTACHMENT #3
Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 11/14/2018
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 11/12/18
PREPARED BY: Donna Mitchell, City Manager
SUBJECT: Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances & Proposed Budget Amendments
REVIEWED BY: City Manager & Controller/Treasurer
APPROVALS: Council Committee of the Whole
EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Capital Investment Plan Amendments
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: As per the attached Exhibit & Draft Ordinance
AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $6,572,000 for Fiscal Year
2019.
The proposed budget amendment includes adjustments to the Capital Project budgets (see Exhibit A) and
two adjustments for Fleet Maintenance – police vehicle parts and materials $50,000, and an adjustment to
Human Resources – Consulting for Diversity & Inclusion $50,000.
All of the items included in the budget amendment are funding through the prior year Ending Budget
Balance as follows:
Fund Budget Balance Adjustment
General Fund $100,000
Governmental – Capital Projects Fund $1,092,200
Water – Capital Projects Fund $2,719,000
Wastewater – Capital Projects Fund $832,900
Electric – Capital Projects Fund $1,648,000
Community Transportation $179,900
Total: $6,572,000
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City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget
First Amendment
Capital Investment Plan Amendments
Fiscal Year 2018
Original Revised Prior Carry FY 2019 Revised
CIP CIP Fiscal Year Forward Year FY 19 CIP
Project # Title Budget Budget Expenses Balance Budget Budget
--- Police Vehicle Parts (Fleet Maintenance) $ - $ - $ - $ 50,000 $ - $ -
--- Consulting for Diversity/Inclusion (Human Resources) - - - 50,000 - -
Total General Operating Fund $ - $ - $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ -
--- Kubota Tractor and Mower (Grounds) $ 62,500 $ 62,500 $ - $ 62,500 $ - $ 62,500
--- Dodge Van (Facilities Mgmt) 25,100 25,100 - 25,100 - 25,100
PD1800 Police Station Roof Repair 38,300 38,300 - 38,300 - 38,300
PD1801 Police Station Impound Lot 51,000 51,000 6,400 44,600 74,000 118,600
PD1802 Condenser Replacement in Computer Room 14,800 14,800 7,376 7,400 - 7,400
PR1402 Schutte Park Land Improvements 190,000 190,000 2,259 187,700 70,000 257,700
PR1701 Dover Park - Master Plan 60,000 60,000 41,226 18,700 140,000 158,700
PR1800 Park & Playground Improvements 66,000 33,000 13,134 13,100 - 13,100
ST1504 Old PW2 Site Improvements 77,900 77,900 32,537 45,300 - 45,300
ST1801 FY18 Street and Alley Program 950,000 649,500 - 649,500 - 649,500
Streets Division $ 1,535,600 $ 1,202,100 $ 102,932 $ 1,092,200 $ 284,000 $ 1,376,200
Total General Capital Project Fund $ 1,535,600 $ 1,202,100 $ 102,932 $ 1,092,200 $ 284,000 $ 1,376,200
Total Increase in General Cap Proj Fund $ 1,092,200
CT1829 Mobile Radar Signs $ 12,200 $ 12,200 $ - $ 12,200 $ - $ 12,200
CT1833 FY18 Paving Proj-Hope St from Gov Ave to State St 88,600 88,600 - 88,600 - 88,600
TE0601 TCSP Lincoln Park 79,100 79,100 - 79,100 - 79,100
Total Community Transportation Fund $ 179,900 $ 179,900 $ - $ 179,900 $ - $ 179,900
Total Increase in Comm Transportation Fund $ 179,900
--- Cat Loader $ 156,300 $ 160,800 $ - $ 160,800 $ - $ 160,800
WQ1804 N State St Water Main Replacement 94,000 94,000 4,000 90,000 - 90,000
Water Division $ 250,300 $ 254,800 $ 4,000 $ 250,800 $ - $ 250,800
Total Increase in Water Division $ 250,800
WW1806 Puncheon Run Pump Station Improvements $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000
WW1807 Pump Station #7 Emergency Clean Up - 320,400 277,006 43,400 - 43,400
II1801 College Road 43,400 43,400 - 43,400 - 43,400
II1802 Overlook Eastlake Garden 35,500 33,500 - 33,500 - 33,500
II1803 Fox Hall 44,600 16,500 - 16,500 - 16,500
II1804 Downtown Dover 116,900 61,700 - 61,700 - 61,700
II1805 Wesley College Area 132,200 93,000 - 93,000 - 93,000
II1806 Rodney Village 539,600 471,400 - 471,400 - 471,400
Wastewater Division $ 982,200 $ 1,109,900 $ 277,006 $ 832,900 $ - $ 832,900
Total Increase in Wastewater Division $ 832,900
WD1609 WTP Process Improvements $ - $ 2,475,700 $ 7,410 $ 2,468,200 $ 4,000,000 $ 6,468,200
Water Treatment Plant Division $ - $ 2,475,700 $ 7,410 $ 2,468,200 $ 4,000,000 $ 6,468,200
Total Increase in Water Treatment Plant Division $ 2,468,200
Total Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 1,232,500 $ 3,840,400 $ 288,416 $ 3,551,900 $ 4,000,000 $ 7,551,900
Total Increase in Water/Wastewater I & E Fund $ 3,551,900
EG1701 VanSant Unit 11 Major Overhaul $ 1,548,000 $ 1,942,200 $ 1,790,953 $ 82,000 $ - $ 82,000
EG1803 VanSant Fire Suppression System Upgrade 235,000 235,000 105,862 30,000 - 30,000
Electric Generation $ 1,783,000 $ 2,177,200 $ 1,896,815 $ 112,000 $ - $ 112,000
Total Increase in Electric Generation $ 112,000
FIN Purchase of ERP System $ 1,500,000 $ 2,441,700 $ 932,631 $ 1,509,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000
$ 1,500,000 $ 2,441,700 $ 932,631 $ 1,509,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,057,000
EE1807 McKee Run Plant Alternate Power 100,000 50,000 22,941 27,000 - 27,000
Engineering Division $ 100,000 $ 50,000 $ 22,941 $ 27,000 $ - $ 27,000
Total Increase in Engineering $ 27,000
Total Electric I & E Fund $ 3,383,000 $ 4,668,900 $ 2,852,386 $ 1,648,000 $ 548,000 $ 2,196,000
Total Increase in Electric I & E Fund $ 1,648,000
Total Carryforward balances from FY 2018 $ 6,572,000
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-13
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000)
3 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
4 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
5 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2018/19
9 ADJUSTMENT
10 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 100,000
11 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
12 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
13 2018/19
14 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
15 FLEET MAINTENANCE 50,000
16 HUMAN RESOURCES 50,000
17 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 100,000
18 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
19 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
20 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
21 ADOPTED:
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22 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
23 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
24 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
25 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
26 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Ninety Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars
27 ($1,092,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
28 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
29 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
30 REVENUES
31 2018/19
32 ADJUSTMENT
33 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,092,200
34 EXPENSE SUMMARY
35 2018/19
36 EXPENDITURES ADJUSTMENT
37 GROUNDS 62,500
38 RECREATION 219,500
39 POLICE 90,300
40 STREETS 694,800
41 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100
42 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 1,092,200
43 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,092,200
44 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
45 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
46 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
47 ADOPTED:
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48 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
49 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
50 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
51 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
52 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred
53 dollars ($3,551,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
54 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
55 begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
56 CASH RECEIPTS
57 2018/19
58 ADJUSTMENT
59 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,719,000
60 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 832,900
61 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,551,900
62 EXPENSE SUMMARY
63 2018/19
64 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
65 WATER $ 250,800
66 WASTEWATER 832,900
67 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200
68 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,551,900
69 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
70 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
71 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
72 ADOPTED:
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73 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
74 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
75 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
76 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
77 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Forty Eight Thousand
78 dollars ($1,648,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year
79 budget balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
80 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
81 REVENUES
82 2018/19
83 ADJUSTMENT
84 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,648,000
85 EXPENSE SUMMARY
86 2018/19
87 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
88 ELECTRIC GENERATION 112,000
89 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 27,000
90 ERP SYSTEM 1,509,000
91 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,648,000
92 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
93 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
94 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
95 ADOPTED:
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96 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
97 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
98 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
99 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
100 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
101 ($179,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
102 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
103 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
104 OPERATING REVENUES
105 2018/19
106 REVISED
107 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 179,900
108 TOTALS $ 179,900
109 OPERATING EXPENSES
110 2018/19
111 REVISED
112 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 179,900
113 TOTALS $ 179,900
114 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
115 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
116 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
117 ADOPTED:
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Monthly Report
October 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 Oct. 2017/2018 the Month of Oct. 2017/2018
40 33 34 $400
$263
Thousands
25 26
30 19 20
20 10 7 $200 $85 $55 $24$51 $64 $13$7
10 3 3 2017 2017
0 $0
2018 2018
First Time Buyer for the Month Oct. 2017/2018 Realty Property
of Oct. 2017/2018 Sales in Dollars Received Prior
to Recording
40 33 34
$6 $7
30 25 Res. Non‐First $8 $4
$4 $3
Millions
19 $6
Time Buyers $4 $1 $0
20 $2 $0
2017
Res. First Time $0
10 Buyers 2018
0
2017 2018
Major Updates
Aug ‐ 18 Sept ‐ 18 Oct‐ 18
Assessment Change $5,693,200 $1,372,800 $1,437,900
Residential Sales Ratio Report
Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD
Value
33 $5,627,400 $6,884,520 0.82 1.02
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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
The following were mailed out:
‐ Supplemental Bills totaling $33,149.53
‐ Delinquent Tax Bills with door hangers for properties with over one (1) year delinquency.
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NOV 16, 2018 CITY OF DOVER PAGE: 1
08:42 AM SALES RATIO REPORT CA324
PARID NBHD LUC ADDRESS UNITS STYLE YRBLT STORIES SFLA GRADE CDU TOTAL APPR SALE DT PRICE ASR
ED05-056.20-01-09.00 18 R10 118 MAPLE GLEN DR 1 14 2005 1 1754 B+ AV 198,200 01-OCT-18 256,000
ED05-057.17-01-30.00 18 R10 103 GRISTMILL PL 1 8 1991 2 1633 C+ AV 147,400 10-OCT-18 175,000
ED05-066.12-01-22.00 3 R10 137 PINE VALLEY RD 1 5 1986 2 2624 A- AV 275,300 23-OCT-18 305,000
ED05-067.01-01-50.00 18 R10 22 OPAL PL 1 1 2012 2 1760 B- AV 198,000 26-OCT-18 240,000
ED05-067.05-01-39.00 18 R10 18 FAIRWAY CT 1 5 1998 2 2497 A- AV 253,600 01-OCT-18 279,000
ED05-067.12-03-34.00 8 R10 973 SILVER LAKE DR 1 13 1987 2 1200 B GD 154,900 29-OCT-18 168,000
ED05-067.13-02-07.00 3 R10 133 CARNOUSTIE RD 1 5 1971 2 3868 B- AV 351,900 26-OCT-18 310,000
ED05-067.16-01-25.00 10 R10 628 N WEST ST 1 16 1963 1 1657 C AV 135,300 11-OCT-18 215,000
ED05-067.17-02-17.00 3 R10 406 W CARNOUSTIE RD 1 5 2001 2 2913 A- AV 269,400 16-OCT-18 275,000
ED05-067.18-03-76.00 17 R10 56 FREEDOM DR 1 14 1976 1 1482 C AV 148,900 03-OCT-18 179,000
ED05-067.19-03-40.00 17 R10 11 PATRIOT DR 1 5 1990 2 2370 B AV 210,600 10-OCT-18 237,000
ED05-068.09-02-61.00 13 R10 744 MILLER DR 1 5 1969 2 2036 C+ AV 134,700 12-OCT-18 199,000
ED05-068.10-03-22.00 13 R10 995 CARVEL DR 1 14 1964 1 1056 C AV 120,600 01-OCT-18 205,300
ED05-068.17-01-63.01 8 R10 49 WASHINGTON ST 1 1 2006 2 1672 B- VG 192,500 10-OCT-18 191,500
ED05-068.18-05-40.00 7 R10 722 MAPLE PKWY 1 14 1954 1 930 C AV 89,600 03-OCT-18 95,000
ED05-068.19-02-15.00 6 R10 12 ACACIA PL 1 8 1996 2 1596 C AV 138,700 15-OCT-18 150,000
ED05-076.03-01-54.00 14 R10 159 E SHELDRAKE CIR 1 13 2006 2 1855 C+ AV 125,900 25-OCT-18 162,900
ED05-076.04-01-87.00 2 R10 505 RIDGELY BLVD 1 13 2011 2 1720 C+ AV 161,300 29-OCT-18 191,000
ED05-076.06-09-09.00 105 R50 101 N CAROLINE PL 1 20 1988 1 887 B+ AV 68,100 31-OCT-18 84,000
ED05-076.10-01-12.00 16 R10 11 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD 1 5 1988 2 1916 C AV 139,100 19-OCT-18 207,000
ED05-076.13-04-71.00 14 R10 310 NORTHDOWN DR 1 13 2002 2 1364 C+ AV 124,900 22-OCT-18 157,000
ED05-077.06-02-18.00 7 R10 781 S HALSEY RD 1 2 1951 1 960 C AV 113,700 11-OCT-18 145,000
ED05-077.07-01-34.00 6 R10 59 MORIARTY ST 1 13 2005 2 1554 C AV 125,200 29-OCT-18 144,900
ED05-077.07-08-10.00 6 R10 331 BLUECOAT ST 1 2018 2 1680 B- AV 187,800 24-OCT-18 235,960
ED05-077.07-08-13.00 6 R10 325 BLUECOAT ST 1 2018 2 1920 B- AV 191,600 05-OCT-18 252,970
ED05-077.11-02-66.00 6 R10 663 ROBERTA AVE 1 5 1967 2 1544 C+ AV 149,300 04-OCT-18 193,000
ED05-077.11-05-12.00 6 R10 47 MER WAY 1 8 2007 2 2290 B- AV 179,900 22-OCT-18 215,000
ED05-077.11-05-20.00 6 R10 204 LADY BUG DR 13 2018 2 1220 B- AV 138,200 05-OCT-18 169,990
ED05-077.14-01-31.00 8 R10 70 LAUREL DR 1 6 1960 1 3708 A- GD 281,600 29-OCT-18 530,000
ED05-077.17-04-33.00 4 R10 24 PINE ST 1 1 1931 2 1920 C AV 132,700 11-OCT-18 210,000
ED05-085.08-01-12.00 12 R10 1178 OAK LN 1 14 1962 1 1716 C AV 154,500 26-OCT-18 178,000
ED05-085.08-01-26.00 12 R10 790 OAK LN 1 14 1957 1 1660 C AV 173,000 19-OCT-18 135,000
ED05-085.08-03-55.00 12 R10 304 FIDDLERS GRN 1 16 1966 1 1966 C+ AV 161,000 01-OCT-18 193,000
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CITY COUNCIL - FY 18/19 Page 1 of 4
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND
JULY 1, 2018 - DECEMBER 6, 2018
110-1200-512.30-37
Current Balance - $16,547.50
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
07/20/18 Hare Downtown Councilman Hare authorized $100.00 of his Email dated $100.00 $100.00 $24,900.00
Dover community enhancement funds for the 07/19/2018
Partnership Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Captial from W illiam
(DDP) City Farmers Market - Meet Me at the Market Hare to Traci
Thermal Bag McDowell and
Invoice from
DDP
07/23/18 Anderson Destiny Councilman Anderson authorized $500.00 of his Email dated $500.00 $600.00 $24,400.00
Christian community enhancement funds for the Destiny 07/19/2018
Church Christian Church for the Book Bag Drive for Low from David
Income Youth Anderson to
the City Clerk's
Office and
letter from
Pastor Jay
Mast dated
07/23/2018
07/24/18 Anderson Inner City Councilman Anderson authorized $1,260.00 of Email dated $1,260.00 $1,860.00 $23,140.00
Cultural League his community enhancement funds for the Inner 06/23/2018
City Cultural League - Summer Youth Programs from David
Anderson to
Janella
Tauchus and
letter from
Reuben
Salters dated
07/24/2018
12/06/18
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07/26/18 Slavin Inner City Councilman Slavin authorized $1000.00 of his Email dated $1,000.00 $2,860.00 $22,140.00
Cultural League community enhancement funds for the Inner 07/26/2018
City Cultural League - All City Music from Timothy
Group/Program Slavin to Traci
McDowell and
letter from
Reuben
Salters dated
07/12/2018
08/07/18 Lewis Delaware Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from $211.94 $3,071.94 $21,928.06
Multicultural and $211.94 of his community enhancement DEMCO dated
Civic funds to Delaware Multicultural and Civic 04/12/18 and
Organization Organization (DEMCO, Inc.) for the remaining an email dated
(DEMCO, Inc.) balance of the original requsted amount of 08/07/2018
$711.94 for Zeny Heat Press Machine Pro 6 in from Brian
1 in the amount of $264.99 or Lego Mindstorms Lewis to Traci
Education EV3 Core Set in the amount of McDowell
$411.95 or RCA Voyager 7" 16GB Tablet
Android 6.0 in the amount of $35.00 ($500 was
issued from FY 2017/18 Budget)
08/10/18 Polce Connections Councilman Polce authorized the designation of Email dated $1,435.84 $4,507.78 $20,492.22
Community $1435.84 of his community enhancement funds 08/06/18 from
Support to Connections Community Support Programs Tanner Polce
Programs, Inc. and Health Management Associates for their and Traci
Healthy Neighborhoods Paramedicine Project. McDowell and
an email dated
08/03/18 from
Cheryl Heiks
director of
Health and
Policy and
Advocacy to
Tanner Polce
10/11/18 Hare Modern Maturity Councilman Hare authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $5,007.78 $19,992.22
Center $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 10/11/18 from
to Modern Maturity Center to be used for the W illiam Hare
remodeling of the showers for their pool to to Janella
make them safer for their clients Tauchus and a
letter dated
10/05/18 from
Carolyn
Fredricks,
President and
CEO of the
Modern
Maturity
Center to
W illiam Hare
12/06/18
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11/07/18 Cole Capital School Councilman Cole authorized the designation of Email dated $484.72 $484.72 $19,507.50
District - Central $484.72 of his community enhancement funds 11/07/18 from
Middle School to Capital School District - Central Middle Scott Cole to
School for their Milkweed Project - Phase 1: Traci
Butterfly and Nectar Species Garden McDowell and
a letter dated
10/31/18 from
Ms. Shan
Green,
Principal of
Central Middle
School to Mr.
Cole
11/14/18 Anderson Central Councilman Anderson authorized $400 of his Email dated $400.00 $884.72 $19,107.50
Delaware community enhancement funds to the Central 11/13/18 from
National Delaware NACCP to be used for the November David
Association for 20, 2018 4th Annual Community, Family and Anderson and
the Fellowship Dinner - Feeding the Homeless a letter from La
Advancement of Mar Gunn,
Colored People President of
(NACCP) Central
Delaware
NACCP dated
10/31/18
11/16/18 Lewis Dover Police Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $1,384.72 $18,607.50
Department's $500 of his community enhancement funds to 11/14/18 from
Holiday Hero the Dover Police Department's Holiday Heroes Brian Lewis to
Program Program Traci
McDowell and
a letter from
M/Cpl. Mark
Hoffman
recieved on
11/16/18
11/16/18 Lewis Maranatha Life Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Letter from Mr. $1,000.00 $2,384.72 $17,607.50
Changing $1000 of his community enhancement funds to Ennio
Church (MLCC) the Maranatha Life Changing Church for Emmanuel,
Administrative/Personnel @ $65.00; MLCC Director
Educational Materials @ $145.00; Supplies @ of
$320.87; Printing and Copy Expenses @ Development,
$97.43; Facility Cost @ $100.00; and Proper Ennio
Signage @ $271.70; total @ $1000.00 Zaragoza,
Lead Pastor,
Dr. Maribell
Garcia, Lead
Pastor, and
Teresa Mojica,
Finacial Officer
recieved
11/16/18
12/06/18
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11/20/18 Neil Lewis Sacks Councilman Neil authorized the designation of Email dated $560.00 $2,944.72 $17,047.50
and Polytech $560 of his community enhancement funds to 11/18/18 from
(W ild Meadows) the W ild Meadows CPR/AED Instructor Training Fred Neil to
and Certification Program for the class tuition Traci
for two (2) members @ $250.00; total $500; and McDowell and
two (2) American Heart Association Pre-online email from Joe
classes to verify elegibility @ $30.00 each; total Danner to Fred
@ $60.00; total @ $560.00 Neil dated
11/17/18
11/26/18 Lewis Inner City Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of Email dated $500.00 $3,444.72 $16,547.50
Cultural $500.00 of his community enhancement funds 11/20/18 from
to the Inner City Cultural League, Sankofa Brian Lewis to
Cultural Arts Center for their All City Music Denise Devine
Group/Program - Stipend for Local Musician and a letter
from Reuben
Salters to
Brian Lewis
$3,444.72 $16,547.50
$8,452.50 $16,547.50
Budgeted District Council YTD Expenditures Balance
Amount Sponsor
$5,000.00 At-Large Slavin $1,000.00 $4,000.00
$2,500.00 1st District Lindell $2,500.00
$2,500.00 1st District Polce $1,435.84 $1,064.16
$2,500.00 2nd District Hare $600.00 $1,900.00
$2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $2,211.94 $288.06
$2,500.00 3rd District Cole $484.72 $2,015.28
$2,500.00 3rd District Neil $560.00 $1,940.00
$2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,160.00 $340.00
$2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00
TOTAL $8,452.50 $16,547.50
12/06/18
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CITY MANAGER’S
MONTHLY
REPORT
OCTOBER 2018
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Library and Information
Technology information not
available at the time this
report was completed and
therefore will be included in
next months report.
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Average Disconnects
87
55 53 51 51 52 50 52 50 51 52 51 55
45 46 43 44 42
33 32 25 21 24 23 36 39
Average Accounts Cut Per Day Average Accounts Available to Cut Per Day
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Work Orders Processed
Finals * Initials * Check Reads * Verify Off * Medicals * Misc.
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
OCT-17 NOV-17 DEC-17 JAN-18 FEB-18 MAR-18 APR-18 MAY-18 JUN-18 JUL-18 AUG-18 SEP-18 OCT-18
Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Series1 1,820 1,664 1,439 1,730 1,567 1,676 1,738 1,580 1,795 1,962 2,116 1,790 1,539
Payment Agreements / Extensions
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Oct- Nov- Dec- Jan- Feb- Mar- Apr- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- Sep- Oct-
17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Series1 554 455 448 688 740 522 441 452 410 483 562 570 465
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
2019 YTD 7,957 17,607 75,195 999 7,698
2018 YTD 8,169 19,092 70,701 869 7,384
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
Electric Divisions
System Peak Total System Load Number of New
Month outages customers
Feb 17 54,811 Services
Feb 17 106.4
Mar 17 60,690 Nov 16 6 4293 Nov 16 41
Mar 17 108.2
Apr 17 54,062 Dec 16 5 207 Dec 16 37
Apr 17 107.03
Jan 17 3 12 Jan 17 40
May 17 133.93 May 17 57,823
Feb 17 1 2 Feb 17 31
June 17 155.81 June 17 70,081
Mar 17 4 160 Mar 17 15
July 17 162.88 July 17 79,883
Apr 17 4 114 Apr 17 58
Aug 17 157.18 Aug 17 74,534
May 17 5 148 May 17 58
Sept 17 137.01 Sept 17 64,235 June 17 7 3084 June 17 25
Oct 17 59,890 July 17 19 2556 July 17 90
Oct 17 129.11
Aug 17 8 1466 Aug 17 24
Nov 17 98.13 Nov 17 56,552
Sept 17 2 1094 Sept 17 31
Dec 17 108.57 Dec 17 62,992 Oct 17 5 2311 Oct 17 83
Jan 18 116.70 Jan 18 67,204 Nov 17 7 176 Nov 17 41
Feb 18 55,759 Dec 17 2 261 Dec 17 25
Feb 18 106.55
Jan 18 4 263 Jan 18 17
Mar 18 101.78 Mar 18 61,286
Feb 18 1 32 Feb 18 89
Apr 18 100.68 Apr 18 55,574 Mar 18 29 3635 Mar 18 52
May 18 127.43 May 18 63,188 Apr 18 6 521 Apr 18 48
June 18 68,290 May 18 5 301 May 18 46
June 18 146.76 June 18 9 315 June 18 18
July 18 160.51 July 18 78,686 July 18 3 972 July 18 34
Aug 18 165.16 Aug 18 82,843 Aug 18 4 87 Aug 18 81
Sep 18 70,142 Sep 18 5 1331 Sep 18 43
Sep 18 160.41
Oct 18 4 123 Oct 18 47
Oct 18 134.70 Oct 18 61,417
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 19 YTD FY 18 FY 17
39.23 43.13 22.10
Outages Average Response Time
Goal is less than 30 minutes
Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date
5 16 23.25 Minutes 32.46 Minutes
PROGRAM UPDATES OCT 18 OCT 17 FY19 YTD
Tree Trimming 355 326 1300
Number of Oil Releases 0 0 1
Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 1
New Services 47 83 162
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Fleet & Facilities Mgnt. Monthly Report
OCTOBER 2018
Fleet Maintenance
PM Work Orders Completed: 54 Number of Tire Repairs: 21 Number of Road Repairs: 9
Other Work Orders: 82 Repair Hours: 297 Road Repair Hours: 9
Total Work Orders: 136 Fabrication Hours: 8 Misc. Hours: .5
PM Hours:
# Of Scheduled PM’s: 22
# Of Scheduled PM’s: Performed: 17
Major Program Updates
OCTOBER OCTOBER
MEASURE 2018 2017 DIFFERENCE
Fleet Maintenance -
Scheduled Preventative
17 out of 22 12 out of 26
Maintenance appointments 31.12%
% 46.15 %
being kept (Quantity and
Percentage)
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities - Routine work orders
24 out of 26 36 out of 40
completed within 5 days 2.31 %
92.31 % 90 %
(Quantity and Percentage)
Facilities - Emergency work
6 out of 6
orders completed within 2 5 out of 5
100 % 0%
days (Quantity and 100 %
Percentage)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
October 2018
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Total
Category 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Caucasian* 288 285 285 288 290 293 293 292 291 287 291 293 289 n/a
Minorities* 74 75 75 76 77 77 77 77 76 76 77 80 82 n/a
Hired 1 1 3 5 3 5 1 2 1 1 6 10 2.5 41.5
Terminated/Resigned/ 6 3 3 1 0 5 2 3 1 5 1 3 6 39
Retired/Other
Transferred/Promoted 3 1 4 6 0 4 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 25
Jobs Posted 4 3 2 6 3 3 3 6 3 1 3 2 18 57
Workers Comp. Injuries 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 1 3 2 1 4 1 32
Workers Comp. Hours 202 227 352 106 75 199 261 153 250 199 11 61 124 2220
*340 Full-time Employees: Part-time Employees: 31 (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 17 Library, 1 Customer Service, 8 Police Department)
-Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members.
Position Hired: Motor Equipment Operator I (Sanitation), Assistant to the Director of Council Affairs & Constituent Services, Building Supervisor (PT)
Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Motor Equipment Operator I -WW, Fire Dispatcher, Communication Operator, Librarian II, Groundworker
II; Parking Enforcement Officer
Transferred/Promoted: Utility Maintenance Mechanic I; Assistant City Manager
Positions on Terminal Leave: Assistant to Director of Council Affairs and Constituent Services – November
Recruitment Information (October)
Position Total Female Male Unknown Black White Hispanic Asian/Pacific American Two Or Unknown In Out
Islander Indian/Alaskan More Dover Dover
Native
Accountant II 8 5 2 1 1 6 - - - - 1 3 5
Arborist 7 1 6 - - 5 - 1 - 1 - 3 4
Central Service 8 4 3 1 3 3 - - 1 - 1 3 5
Director
Civil Engineer 2 - 2 - - 1 - 1 - - - 1 1
Contract & 5 3 2 - 2 3 - - - - - - 5
Procurement Manager
Gardener I 5 2 2 1 - 4 - - - - 1 3 2
Laborer II - Parks 5 - 5 - 3 2 - - - - - 3 2
Library Assistant (PT) 14 11 1 2 3 6 0 - - 1 4 11 3
Library Page 13 7 5 1 2 7 1 - - 1 2 10 3
MEO I -Water - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Parks and Recreation 14 - 10 4 2 7 - - 1 - 4 3 11
Director
Field Supervisor II - 4 1 3 - 1 3 - - - - - 1 3
Sanitation
Substation Tech I - 8 - 8 - - 7 - - - 1 - 1 7
Electric
System Operator I - 7 1 6 - - 5 - - 1 1 - 3 4
Electric
Line Crew 2 - 2 - - 1 - - - - 1 - 2
Superintendent
UMM I - WW 6 - 5 1 2 2 - - - 1 1 4 2
Librarian II - HYS 1 - 1 - - - - - - - 1 - 1
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Open or Currently Recruiting*
Open or Currently Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct
Recruiting by Dept. 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
Electric 8 9 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 7 8
Public Works 13 12 14 11 9 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 9
Police 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 4.5 3 3 3.5 4.5 6.5 4 0.5 2.5
All Other Departments 10.5 11.5 9.5 8 6.5 7 7 6.5 6.5 7 8 10.5 12
Totals 35 36 34 30.5 27 23 23 24 25 29.5 28 29 31.5
*Not used for Budgeting Purposes
Electric: Substation Technician I, Linecrew Superintendent; System Operator I, Lineman 1st Class, Lineman 2nd class, (2) Groundworker, Electric Meter
Technician Crew Leader
Public Works: Civil Engineer, Motor Equipment Operator I (Streets); Motor Equipment Operator II (Sanitation); Motor Equipment Operator I (Water)
Utility Maintenance Mechanic I (Wastewater), Water Treatment Plant Operator I, Supervisor of Sanitation Division, Arborist, Gardener,
Police: 1 Cadet, Communication Operator, Parking Enforcement Officer
All Other Departments: Inspector I, Central Service Director, Contract & Procurement Manager, (2) Laborer II-Parks, Mechanic I, Accountant II, Customer
Service Clerk I (part-time); Library Page (PT), (2) Library Assistant (PT), Librarian II (HYS), Fire Dispatcher, Assistant City Manager
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 8.42
Termination Turnover % 0.27 1.08 0.29 1.47 .57 .28 .54 1.92 1.09
Resignation Turnover % 2.12 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 4.89
Retirement Turnover % 3.18 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.17
Other - - - - - - - 1.65 .27
2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented; 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE
2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric
Average Employees
2010 2011 2012* 2013* 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Total Number of Employees 21 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 31
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
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HUMAN RESOURCES
(Continued)
Workers Compensation Cost CY 2018
$7
Department
$13
$3
$42
$6
$4
$2
$256
$70
$41
$25
$3
Total Cost (In thousands)
Total: $472,000
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Parks & Recreation October
Monthly Report
Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights
Parks & RecreaƟon Director appointment. Kirby Hudson has been selected as Director of Parks &
Recrea on. Staff is happy to work together in welcoming Mr. Hudson to the department. He and
Margery Cyr will be working together making this a seamless transi on.
Master Planning for Dover Park. Mr. Hudson is preparing the RFP for vegeta on removal. Staff has
been gathering documenta on for the basketball court and tennis court issues iden fied within the
Master Plan.
SchuƩe Park Master Plan. Duffield Associates con nues their work on grading design plan. We
an cipate their final report in the near future.
Mayor’s Kayak & Canoe RegaƩa. Partnering with Open Streets program, this event was a true success.
We hosted close to 50 paddlers for kayaking and canoeing. While we had kayaks and canoes available
for the public, some brought their own. Feedback from the event was quite posi ve and requests to ex-
pand the event dates were received. Open Streets staff was busy coordina ng two running races for chil-
dren. All the kids le with smiles, ribbons, healthy snacks, and an apprecia on for healthy ac vi es. Two
lucky winners went home with kayaks purchased by the Open Streets grant! This ac vity was supported
by our Grounds Department (event support), Killens Pond State Park (suppling life jackets), Kent County
Parks (suppling canoes), Dover Fire and Police Departments (rescue) and community volunteers.
Bicycle/Pedestrian SubcommiƩee - Mee ng on October 2, they welcomed Gerry Pennington as the Chairperson. The
DE Bicycle Council grant informa on was shared with the members, as well project updates from (via email) from
John Fiori and Officer Anthony Smith. They are scheduled to meet again on Nov. 6, 2018.
Silver Lake Commission - Nothing new to report. They are scheduled to meet again March 13, 2019.
Recreation Revenue Breakdown
October FY18
October FY19
General Recrea on 1,416
General Recrea on 1,571.00
Trips 360.00 Sports 76
Leagues 4,258 Trips 1,776
Leagues 4,135
Building & Field Rentals 1,485
Building & Field Rentals 675
Youth Connec ons/CSW 1,521
Youth Connec ons/CSW 2,090
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October 2018 Outdoor Programming ParƟcipant Count
AcƟvity/League/Sport ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon
Youth Soccer League 3,100 6,300 Schu e Park mul -purpose fields
Adult So ball League 733 370 Schu e Park so ball fields
Early College High School Football 463 100 Dover Park mul -purpose fields
High School Cross Country Meet 82 121 Schu e Park cross country course
October 2018 Indoor Programming ParƟcipant Count
Pitts Recreation Center Participants OCT 18 FYTD 19 OCT 17 FYTD 18
Open Gym 306 867 346 956
Fitness Classes 109 314 77 399
Leagues 965 6,173 760 9,592
Meetings, Rentals, Events 250 4,197 124 2,124
Enrichment Classes 80 80 8 8
Upcoming Events
Fall Youth Basketball League registra on is almost full. Skills evalua on day is set for Saturday, November 17.
Annual Holiday Food Drive is on! Please contribute a non perishable food item during the month of
November. Dona on boxes can be found at City Hall, Weyandt Hall, Dover Public Library and the John
W. Pi s Recrea on Center.
Capital Holiday FesƟval is set to kick off the holiday season on Thursday, November 29. Be sure to
bring your family and friends out for this family fun event. Santa is even making a special
appearance!
New York City bus trips are filling quickly, but there’s s ll room on our December 1st & December 15th
trips. We can save you the hassle of driving, parking, and tolls by riding with us!
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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 Century Engineering Building
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
MRMS Building
Capital Station
The Truck Store
Sanitation
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Sanitation OCTOBER 18 FYTD 19 OCTOBER 17 FYTD 18
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 214 844 212 862
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,156 4,647 1,064 4727
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 38 164 46 307
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 0 30 0 0
Total Man Hours-containers Delivered 36 216 2523 96
CURBSIDE RECYCLING STATS MONTHLY TOTAL # OF
TOTAL # OF ACCOUNTS WEIGHT/LBS. AVE. LBS.
CANS
COLLECTED
October 2018 22,261 9,538 250,400 11.25
Streets OCTOBER 18 FYTD 19 OCTOBER 17 FYTD 18
Signed Installed 3 24 21 51
Signs Repaired 24 81 6 30
Curbs Painted Yellow (feet) 78 321 598 877
New Post Installed 7 25 3 21
Storm Catch Basins Repaired 2 13 0 5
Storm Catch Basin Repairing (Hrs.) 17 66 0 23
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (LF) 1 231 6 44
Storm Catch Basins Cleaning (Hrs.) 3 12 2 38
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 0 0 6 14
Hot Mix Patching (Hrs.) 0 0 12 20
Cold Mix Patching Hrs.) 10 38 11 39
Concrete Work (Hrs) 26 187 0 150
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 4 25 3 26
Ditch Work (Hrs). 0 0 0 2
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs) 5 15 19 54
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,238 5,828 1,652 6,522
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 156 439 203 529
Leaves Collected (Cubic Yards) 952 968 1,021 1,165
Leaf Collection (Miles) 781 787 659 822
GROUNDS
Work Orders
Total Work Orders = 11 General = 5 Arborist = 6
Arborist Crew OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 17
Trees Trimmed 83 38
Trees Removed 22 5
Stumps Removed 0 4
Trees Planted 17 6
Root Pruning 2 2
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Arborist Crew
Removed lights from large tree on the Plaza.
Removed lights from trees on Loockerman Street.
Repaired and fixed lights in holly trees on Loockerman Plaza.
Beautification Crew
Completed flower bed plans for 2019.
Mowing Crew
Continued mowing routes.
Spraying of weeds to control vegetation.
Trimming of trees in mowing areas.
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
Assisted Street Department with root pruning for replacement sidewalk locations.
Arborist crew and Supervisor attended Arborist Seminar at Delaware State Fair.
6 Employees attended flagger training and became Flagger Certified.
Completed two yard repairs.
Mulched in Hamlet play lot and Schutte Park play lot.
Opened the dam on Oct. 8th -- Closed on the 19th
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
City Managers Office Created four 8.5"x11" maps of four 'landlocked' City Owned Parcels.
Printed copies and gave requester PDFs.
Parks and Recreation Updated and printed two copies of a 24"x36" map of Silver Lake Park for
an area clean up project.
Planning & Create and configure Planning & Inspections View application.
Inspections
Planning & Create a Collector App for someone to collect fire assets.
Inspections
Public Works Made some updates to the LOMR Flood Map of the Bay Tree area.
Sent as PDF to requester.
Public Works KCI MS4 Deliverable QC.
Public Works Created the flushing maps for the first five days of Fall flushing.
Sent as PDF maps to requester.
Public Works Check Parcels for new City Owned Parcels. Added new parcels to
grass maintenance check and No-Smoking Sign list.
Public Works Created a 24"x36" map of City Parks with Grass Maintenance by
contract/in house. Sent as PDF to requester.
Public Works Created the flushing maps for the last five days of Fall flushing.
Sent as PDF maps to requester.
Public Works Created the flushing maps for the second five days of Fall flushing.
Sent as PDF maps to requester.
Public Works Added content to the Public Works View.
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Water/Wastewater Divisions
Sept 17 Oct 17 Nov 17 Dec 17 Jan 18 Feb 18 March 18
Total Water Prod. 172,501,000 172,453,000 134,533,000 140,498,000 150,207,000 135,361,000 146,460,000
Billed Consumpt. 169,521,000 159,271,000 136,701,000 132,513,000 127,083,000 134,942,000 123,994,000
Total Flow To County 139,090,000 153,736,000 120,538,000 109,877,000 137,422,000 123,368,000 157,050,000
City Readings 144,462,028 168,885,523 123,758,466 121,387,764 143,955,874 132,879,690 143,858,810
April 18 May 18 June 18 July 18 Aug 18 Sept 18 Oct 18
Total Water Prod. 138,387,000 129,854,000 133,475,000 164,472,000 199,107,000 176,819,000 173,728,000
Billed Consumpt. 138,221,000 110,219,000 115,304,000 115,304,000 166,399,000 186,664,000 155,467,000
Total Flow To County 143,889,000 186,816,000 170,623,000 171,703,000 138,711,000 156,820,000 200,523,000
City Readings 140,530,063 178,798,232 178,748,559 150,646,638 146,729,718 149,355,651 170,345,034
ENGINEERING SUMMARY
Major Program Updates OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 17 DIFF FY19 YTD FY18 YTD
State and Federal Violations 0 0 0 0 0
Water Quality Complaints 17 18 -1 54 41
Plan Review Completed Within
30 days of Submission 8 4 +4 34 30
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
Task OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 17 CURRENT FY
Water Production - Daily Average 5,604,129 5,563,000 2,730,596,000
Average Field Response Time (goal is <30 minutes) 19 17 20
Water Mains Repaired 1 1 5
Water Service Lines Repaired 0 1 9
Wastewater Mains Repaired 0 0 0
Wastewater Service Lines Repaired 2 0 4
Sewer Lines Flushed - linear feet 23,835 12,393 273,190
Sewer Mains Videoed -linear feet 0 0 1,587
Sewer Manholes Cleaned 119 34 1,386
Total Fire Hydrants in Service 1,839 1,839 1,839
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 13,576 12,635 13,576
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City Planner’s Monthly Report
Department of Planning & Inspections
OCTOBER 2018
Planning & Inspections Highlights
Some Items to Call to Your Attention
The first weekend in October brought the NASCAR Race Events to Dover. Depart-
ment Staff were involved in Business licensing of Itinerant Merchants, issuance of
Camping Permits, and other event activity inspections by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
With the new Business Licensing year starting in August, the Fall timeframe begins
the need for follow-up on those licenses not renewed. The Code Enforcement Staff
and Office of the Fire Marshal contact those businesses to resolve their license status.
It is noted that as of the end of October the City has issued 3,394 Licenses to business-
es, merchants, and contractors.
The Inspector Staff continues to be involved in plan review and inspections associated
with construction activities. Several major apartment projects are targeting comple-
tion by years-end and the development of new single family residences continues.
There are also commercial projects under construction including Capital Station at
Route 13 & Division Street and several office building projects.
The 2019 Comprehensive Plan project activities continue in the Planning Office. The
month of October saw the release of several key elements of the Plan in Preliminary
Draft form. Comments are welcome as Staff continues to research and draft the text
and maps of this document; just email the Project Team using compplan@dover.de.us.
See the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Project webpage at
https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan to view the following:
• Preliminary DRAFT Goals & Recommendations
• Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series
• Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series
DEMW
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
425 Northdown Drive
Village of Westover
Building A—Liberty Court
Cedar Chase Renovations
Building D
1700 N DuPont Highway
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
State of Delaware
DelDOT Renovations
J. La Salon & Spa
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PROGRESS IN PICTURES
The Tire Store, Renovations at 756 South Little Creek Road
Future Doctor’s Office at 756 South Little Creek Road
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Planning & Inspection Revenues
FY2019 Actual
Revenue Stream FY2019 Budget (YTD) October % of Budget
Business License $1,470,000 $ 1,403,231 95%
MH/Trailer License $19,000 $ 16,359 86%
Building Permits $800,000 $ 160,318 20%
Cert. of Occupancy $16,000 $ 6,575 41%
Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 1,300 5%
Lodging House $14,000 $ 28 0%
Plumbing/Heating/
Air $115,000 $ 60,862 53%
Rental Inspection
Fee $437,000 $ 3,848 1%
Miscellaneous $30,000 $ 10,452 35%
Fire Protection
Fees $70,000 $ 22,361 32%
Code Enforcement
Fines $35,000 $ 17,170 49%
Vacant Building
Reg. $250,000 $ 76,870 31%
Total P&I Revenue $3,281,000 $1,779,374 54%
31-Oct-18
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
The Planning Staff (David Hugg, Dawn Melson-Williams, Eddie Diaz, Tracey Harvey and Julian Swier-
czek) attended the APA Delaware 2018 Regional Conference held October 23-24, 2018 in Rehoboth
Beach, DE. Sessions were held on topics such as Economic Development, Communications, Public
Health, Transportation, the Environment, etc. This was a training opportunity for Planners especially
those with continuing education (Certification Maintenance for AICP) requirements.
Dawn Melson-Williams attended the following training sessions/events in October: “Demystifying His-
toric Preservation;” “Executive Lessons on Public Sector Leadership;” and “Using Flood Risk Products
to Better Understand and Reduce Community Risk”.
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 October 2018, Planning Staff was in-
volved with review of 62 Permits and 39 Certificates of Occupancy permits. This results in a 2018 calendar
year-to-date total of 953 Permits and Certificates of Occupancy (2017 calendar year-to-date total of 963 Per-
mits and COs compared to 932 for 2016). Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and
Rental Dwelling Permits.
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2019 Comprehensive Plan
The Planning Office continues the planning and research necessary for the update of the 2008 Comprehen-
sive Plan. Project information and Preliminary Draft documents and maps are available on the Comprehen-
sive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan Planning Staff continues to
conduct data gathering meetings with various City Departments, agencies, and stakeholders and has begun
the drafting of the plan text. In October, outreach to our adjacent jurisdictions (municipalities and Kent
County) began with letters being sent. As of October, the following items have been issued for review and
comment:
Preliminary DRAFT Goals & Recommendations (Released 10/15/2018) from the topic chapters. Chapters
include: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection; Historic Preservation; Public Utilities & Infrastruc-
ture; Community Services & Facilities; Transportation; Economic Development; and Housing & Community
Development.
• Preliminary DRAFT Land Development Plan Map Series (4 Maps Quadrants A-D: Released
8/23/2018) showing land use classifications for all properties in the City.
• Preliminary DRAFT Annexation Plan Map Series (2 Maps Released 10/5/2018) showing Potential
Annexation Areas and Potential Land Uses for Annexation Areas.
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 continuing with permits issued this month in Clearview Mead-
ows PND, Patriot Village, on West North Street and in the Downtown Development District area.
• Certificates of Occupancy were issued to the following: three apartment buildings at Blue Hen Apartment
Phase 2; fourteen (14) one-family detached dwelling units in the Village of Westover PND, Clearview
Meadow PND, Patriot Village, and in the Downtown Development District; and four (4) Duplex units in
Lexington Glen. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy were reissued for thirteen (13) apartment build-
ings in Liberty Court Apartments.
• Building Permits were issued for several tenant space improvements in the Blue Hen Corporate Center
and other projects.
• A series of Certificates of Occupancy were issued for renovation projects at DelDOT and other tenant fit-
out projects.
October 2018 (FY19) TOTAL FOR FY19
New Home Permits Issued 14 35
Value of Commercial Projects $475,297.00 $9,738,491.00
Downtown Incentives (Fees $554.00 $4,703.50
Waived)
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BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met on October 15, 2018. The next Planning Commission
meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2018. The following applications were consid-
ered:
• C-17-04 House of Pride Offices at 45 South New Street - In the One-Year Review of
the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission moved to grant approval to al-
low the Conditional Use for the House of Pride Offices remain in effect inclusive of all
Staff comments. It is noted that one of those Staff comments includes the Planning
Commission’s request to refer this to the Code Enforcement Office in order to track the
path forward to full compliance. The applicant’s discussion at the meeting noted that
they are going to move expeditiously to address the Building Permit and the Condi-
tional Use Plan and Sign Permits. The approval also included a six month review by
the Planning Commission.
• Z-18-02 Lands of Hansen White Oak Partners, LLC at 951 White Oak Road – The
Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing and reviewed Application Z-18-02
Lands of Hansen White Oak Partners, LLC at 951 White Oak Road (for Rezoning to
IO –Institutional and Office Zone). Regarding the motion to recommend approval of
the rezoning from CPO to IO, the Planning Commission voted 3-4 (three in favor of
rezoning and four opposed with two members absent); thus, the motion failed. A Peti-
tion in Opposition to the Rezoning was also received. All information was forwarded
to City Council for consideration.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on October 17, 2018. The next Board of
Adjustment meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2018.
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission did not meet on October 18, 2018. The next
Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2018.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG FY18 Projects
All sub-recipient contracts have been signed and projects are underway.
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. One family is under contract and
scheduled to close in late November.
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. This project is under-
way.
Connections Community Support Program
CDBG funds will be used to provide rapid re-housing/rental assistance services for
homeless households within the City. Motel vouchers will be issued in November to as-
sist the homeless as well.
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.
Habitat for Humanity
CDBG funds will be used to complete exterior renovations to existing owner-occupied
homes in the Restoring Central Dover Revitalization area.
Business Licensing Program Activities:
The Business Licensing Year begins August 1st (July 31st). The Permitting & Licensing
Staff sends license renewals to active businesses. After August 31st, unrenewed licenses are
subject to penalties. After Second Notices are sent, the Code Enforcement and the Fire Mar-
shals Office conducts follow-ups on licenses. The Code Enforcement Staff opened 155 cases
for failure of a Business to renew its license. The Code Violations resulted in 251 inspections
at these establishments.
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Code Enforcement Activity—OCTOBER
Case Type # cases current # cases % staff initiated % staff initiated
month YTD (July current month YTD
2018 to
June 2019)
No valid Rental Permit 1 7 100% 75%
No valid Building Permit 3 17 67% 73%
Tall grass and weeds 15 199 42% 55%
Unregistered vehicle 3 21 67% 70%
Abandoned vehicle 1 8 100% 68%
Annual Housing Inspection 11 85 64% 68%
Property Maintenance – 10 75 58% 64%
Exterior
Electric Termination 5 35 100% 95%
Dover Code of Ordinances 10 48 10% 45%
Zoning 1 5 100% 88%
Total Cases Opened 60 500
Total # of Inspections For 693
Month
Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions
954 Lincoln Street—The property was condemned and taken forward to City Council as a danger-
ous building on November 7, 2016. Council ordered the owner to demolish the structure by De-
cember 7, 2016. The asbestos survey and abatement have been completed. The mortgage compa-
ny has requested time to make renovations. No repairs have been made as of December. A reno-
vation permit has been approved and work has been ongoing.
526 Fulton Street—The dwelling has been demolished.
113 Davis Circle— The dwelling has been demolished.
350 Martin Street—Lien search requested. This property is condemned as unfit for human occu-
pancy.
437 S. Governors Avenue—Lien search requested. This property is condemned as unfit for hu-
man occupancy.
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Building Inspections & Licensing Summary
July 2017—
July 2018–
Current June 2019 October 2017 June 2018
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
Permits Issued OCT (2018) OCT (2017)
FY 19 FYTD 19 FY18 FYTD 18
Administrative Permit 0 13 2 13
Building Addition/Renovation Permits 34 130 22 125
Building Permits
20 94 20 114
Demolition Permits
0 8 6 15
Fence Permits 11 48 22 55
Fire Prevention Permits 8 33 13 58
Mechanical Permits
29 191 89 241
Plumbing Permits
40 226 32 287
Sign Permits 19 68 4 56
Swimming Pool Permits
0 4 0 2
Subtotal 815 966
Business Licenses 164 1972 97 1962
Merchant Licenses
40 352 38 353
Contractor Licenses
65 1070 60 1072
Subtotal 3394 3387
Lodging House Licenses
0 0 0 0
Public Occupancy
16 54 15 41
Rental Dwelling 23 73 17 63
Subtotal 127 104
Manufactured Homes
99 340 93 346
BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Inspections OCT (2018) OCT (2017)
FY 19 FYTD 19 FY18 FYTD 18
Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings)
433 1881 404 1868
Plumbing/Mechanical
560 2055 630 2398
Certificate of Occupancy 39 93 37 99
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Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance
The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated five (5)
incidents during the month of October to in-
clude several incendiary fires at Clearfield
Apartments. We were assisted by the Dover Po-
lice Department who arrested an individual for
10 incendiary fires at this location.
Staff was onsite during race weekend to ensure
our citizens and visitors were safe.
We are finishing up hotel and motel inspections
and will be starting apartments next.
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 7 49 53
Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 24 207 430
Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 25 131 137
C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 20 51 51
Meetings & Walk Through 33 84 85
Fire Plan Review & DAC 15 51 72
Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date
Accidental 2 totaling $5,100 8 totaling $30,850 14 totaling $164,500
Undetermined N/A 1 totaling $80,000 3 totaling $15,000
Incendiary 3 totaling $10,000 7 totaling $10,600 16 totaling $26,502
Arrest Made with DPD 1 2 0
Investigation Time 7 hours 32 hours 56 hours
Injuries 0 0 0
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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MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2018
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Date Range: From 10/1/2018 to 10/31/2018
Incident Run Log Fixed Property:
Dover Fire Department Company: All Companies
Sorted by: Not selected
Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
10/01/2018 30046 2018-001021 21:32 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/02/2018 30046 2018-001022 09:17 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/02/2018 30046 2018-001023 18:49 R/O DEL TECH & COMM COLLEGE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/03/2018 30046 2018-001024 15:13 480 COUNTRY DR System malfunction, other 0.4
10/03/2018 30046 2018-001025 15:24 1440 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.3
10/03/2018 30046 2018-001026 20:18 110 HAMAN DR Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.6
10/03/2018 30046 2018-001027 20:51 100 HAMAN DR Fire, other 0.5
10/04/2018 30046 2018-001028 00:16 135 HAMAN DR Passenger vehicle fire 0.9
10/04/2018 30046 2018-001029 09:14 45 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
10/04/2018 30046 2018-001030 10:36 142 GLENDA RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/04/2018 30046 2018-001031 18:09 111 CECIL ST 250 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
10/04/2018 30046 2018-001032 23:06 880 S GOVERNORS AVE Good intent call, other 0.4
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001033 08:36 702 DYKE BRANCH RD Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.4
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001034 08:46 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001035 09:02 16 REPRESENTATIVE LN Smoke or odor removal 0.2
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001036 17:24 10 WIMBLEDON DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1.1
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001037 18:29 222 NOB HILL RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/05/2018 30046 2018-001038 22:42 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/06/2018 30046 2018-001039 19:58 1601 S GOVERNORS AVE. Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2
10/06/2018 30046 2018-001040 21:26 1131 N DUPONT HWY Medical assist, assist EMS crew 0.0
10/06/2018 30046 2018-001041 23:01 WHITEOAK RD OVERPASS & SR1 Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1.3
10/06/2018 30046 2018-001042 23:17 1131 N DUPONT HWY Service Call, other 0.0
10/07/2018 30046 2018-001043 02:55 1200 N DUPONT HWY Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
10/07/2018 30046 2018-001044 04:53 102 N HALSEY RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/07/2018 30046 2018-001045 19:50 11 ROOSEVELT AVE Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0.2
10/07/2018 30046 2018-001046 20:03 330 MOCKINGBIRD AVE Vicinity alarm (incident in other location) 0.4
10/07/2018 30046 2018-001047 23:30 1568 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001048 08:12 100 SCULL TERR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001049 09:07 1131 N DUPONT HWY Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.3
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001050 09:18 1200 N DUPONT Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001051 09:19 300 CAMPUS DRIVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001052 13:02 340 N QUEEN ST False alarm or false call, other 0.0
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001053 13:50 778 LEIPSIC RD Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire 0.5
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001054 17:50 155 S BRADFORD ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001055 17:53 445 NORTHDOWN DR Extrication, rescue, other 0.7
10/08/2018 30046 2018-001056 19:43 10 ACACIA PL Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6
10/09/2018 30046 2018-001057 12:52 411 S QUEEN ST System malfunction, other 0.3
10/09/2018 30046 2018-001058 18:34 1001 N DUPONT HWY 13 System malfunction, other 0.4
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001059 06:11 140 SAULSBURY RD System malfunction, other 0.4
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001060 07:56 1298 MCKEE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001061 14:32 426 S NEW ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001062 16:00 WALKER RD Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001063 16:09 23 PRIMROSE CT Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/10/2018 30046 2018-001064 18:13 1200 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/11/2018 30046 2018-001065 16:56 175 STONEY DR Good intent call, other 0.6
10/11/2018 30046 2018-001066 18:30 1200 N DUPONT HWY System malfunction, other 0.3
10/12/2018 30046 2018-001067 02:42 320 BILLY MITCHELL LN Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/12/2018 30046 2018-001068 04:02 140 PURPLE HEART DR Cover assignment, standby, moveup 1.8
10/12/2018 30046 2018-001069 05:13 430 COLLEGE RD 200 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/12/2018 30046 2018-001070 15:44 580 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.3
10/13/2018 30046 2018-001071 10:12 118 HOLMES ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/13/2018 30046 2018-001072 14:10 1225 WALKER RD Smoke or odor removal 1.2
10/13/2018 30046 2018-001073 15:07 3000 LEMAY LA C False alarm or false call, other 0.5
10/13/2018 30046 2018-001074 23:23 53 STEELE RD Good intent call, other 0.3
10/14/2018 30046 2018-001075 12:28 515 ANN MOORE ST Public service 0.3
10/14/2018 30046 2018-001076 18:39 117 QUAIL HOLLOW DR Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0.4
10/14/2018 30046 2018-001077 22:47 308 N QUEEN ST System malfunction, other 0.2
10/15/2018 30046 2018-001078 01:46 930 WHATCOAT DR Assist invalid 0.4
10/15/2018 30046 2018-001079 14:12 736 BICENTENNIAL BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
10/15/2018 30046 2018-001080 14:35 834 S GOVERNORS AVE System malfunction, other 0.2
10/16/2018 30046 2018-001081 00:31 68 REPRESENTATIVE LN Smoke or odor removal 0.5
10/17/2018 30046 2018-001082 08:34 105 DOVEVIEW DR Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.4
10/17/2018 30046 2018-001083 09:38 1200 N DUPONT HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1
10/17/2018 30046 2018-001084 12:09 702 LAKEWOOD PL Assist invalid 0.3
10/17/2018 30046 2018-001085 13:00 318 N DUPONT HWY Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7
10/17/2018 30046 2018-001086 18:58 SCARBOROUGH RD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.9
10/18/2018 30046 2018-001087 16:32 150 CECIL ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/18/2018 30046 2018-001088 17:34 LOOCKERMAN ST Good intent call, other 0.2
10/18/2018 30046 2018-001089 18:42 439 RIVER RD Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1.5
10/18/2018 30046 2018-001090 20:26 3 PAUL REVERE CT Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.4
10/18/2018 30046 2018-001091 21:23 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/19/2018 30046 2018-001092 02:57 12 GRISTMILL DR Good intent call, other 1.0
10/19/2018 30046 2018-001093 11:08 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/19/2018 30046 2018-001094 13:19 1700 N DUPONT HWY BLDG F Heat detector activation due to malfunction 0.7
10/19/2018 30046 2018-001095 18:18 105 STONEY DR Wrong location 0.5
10/19/2018 30046 2018-001096 18:52 343 MIMOSA AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/20/2018 30046 2018-001097 06:38 400 N DUPONT HWY D Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 1.1
10/20/2018 30046 2018-001098 10:52 800 N STATE ST Water & ice-related rescue, other 0.4
10/20/2018 30046 2018-001099 17:07 271 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/21/2018 30046 2018-001100 01:56 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 6 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/21/2018 30046 2018-001101 10:26 31 PATRIOT DR Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6
10/21/2018 30046 2018-001102 16:30 104 STATE ROUTE 1 Hazardous condition, other 0.7
10/21/2018 30046 2018-001103 21:13 433 COUNTRY DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
10/21/2018 30046 2018-001104 21:22 655 BAY RD Good intent call, other 0.5
10/22/2018 30046 2018-001105 02:36 1200 N DUPONT HWY Building fire 0.6
10/22/2018 30046 2018-001106 03:53 1300 S FARMVIEW DR M Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/22/2018 30046 2018-001107 09:17 8 W LOOCKERMAN ST Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 0.8
10/22/2018 30046 2018-001108 19:04 51 WEBBS LN R Carbon monoxide incident 0.7
10/23/2018 30046 2018-001109 09:23 S DUPONT HWY & S STATE ST Good intent call, other 0.2
10/23/2018 30046 2018-001110 14:21 148 LYNNHAVEN DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2
10/23/2018 30046 2018-001111 14:36 1224 FORREST AVE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
10/23/2018 30046 2018-001112 15:52 125 CAHOON BRANCH RD Good intent call, other 0.3
10/23/2018 30046 2018-001113 22:07 51 WEBBS LN AA Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001114 01:24 150 LAKEVIEW DR CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001115 02:29 509 W DIVISION ST Smoke or odor removal 0.5
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001116 06:08 1121 FORREST AVE Smoke or odor removal 0.5
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001117 08:24 520 S QUEEN ST Outside rubbish fire, other 0.4
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001118 09:37 45 S STATE Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.1
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001119 13:22 2186 JEBB RD Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2.0
10/24/2018 30046 2018-001120 17:48 406 COUNTRY DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001121 01:21 1198 S GOVERNORS AVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001122 11:07 561 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001123 13:23 421 NORTHDOWN DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001124 18:01 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001125 20:54 413 COURT ST F Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001126 22:25 413 COURT ST L Cooking fire, confined to container 0.4
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001127 22:40 600 JEFFERIC BLVD Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 0.9
10/25/2018 30046 2018-001128 23:34 19 N GOVERNORS AVE Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.3
10/26/2018 30046 2018-001129 08:02 826 E LOOCKERMAN ST Special type of incident, other 0.1
10/26/2018 30046 2018-001130 14:56 S QUEEN ST/W REED ST Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001131 09:20 51 WEBBS LN B Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001132 14:45 516 JEFFERIC BLVD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001133 15:49 25 GREENTREE DR Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.5
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001134 16:34 139 S STATE ST Carbon monoxide incident 1.2
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001135 16:57 516 JEFFERIC BLVD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/27/2018 30046 2018-001136 22:14 1200 N DUPONT HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.4
10/28/2018 30046 2018-001137 01:08 46 S QUEEN ST Carbon monoxide incident 1.0
10/28/2018 30046 2018-001138 12:17 147 N QUEEN ST Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined 0.6
10/28/2018 30046 2018-001139 13:33 23 GREENWAY SQUARE Cooking fire, confined to container 0.3
10/28/2018 30046 2018-001140 16:04 411 S QUEEN ST Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3
10/29/2018 30046 2018-001141 08:20 955 S STATE ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3
10/29/2018 30046 2018-001142 15:51 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4
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Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth
10/30/2018 30046 2018-001143 05:34 334 KESSELRING AV Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.9
10/30/2018 30046 2018-001144 11:03 24 WESTOVER DR Toxic condition, other 1.0
10/30/2018 30046 2018-001145 11:20 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/30/2018 30046 2018-001146 21:14 25 GREENTREE DR Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.3
10/31/2018 30046 2018-001147 02:44 801 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.4
10/31/2018 30046 2018-001148 08:49 121 W LOOCKERMAN ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3
Total Number of Incidents: 128
Total Length of Incidents: 59.8 Hours
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FY 18-19 City Funded Account Balance Sheet
ACCOUNT BUDGET SPENT BALANCE
Apparatus Repairs & Maintenance $ 115,500.00 $ 38,651.67 $ 76,848.33
Building Maintenance Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
Contract Services-Admin Assist $ 38,500.00 $ 12,052.32 $ 26,447.68
Contractual Services $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00
Electricity $ 37,000.00 $ 15,782.32 $ 21,217.68
Fuel $ 13,000.00 $ 5,089.34 $ 7,910.66
Heating Expenses- Gas $ 16,000.00 $ 629.44 $ 15,370.56
Medical Supplies $ 1,500.00 $ 1.500.00
Office Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ 123.72 $ 876.28
Other Equipment Repairs $ 1,500.00 $ 415.25 $ 1,084.75
Program Expenses $ 45,000.00 $ 13,630.69 $ 31,369.31
Radio Repairs $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
Safety & Security $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00
Small Tools $ 3,000.00 $ 286.07 $ 2,713.93
Telephone $ 8,000.00 $ 2,264.78 $ 5,735.22
Training & Travel $ 12,000.00 $ 1,145.00 $ 10,855.00
Uniforms & Firefighting Gear $ 30,000.00 $ 5,589.56 $ 24,410.44
Water/ Sewer $ 2,000.00 $ 507.35 $ 1,492.65
Balan·ce as of: October 2018 $ 331,500.00
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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
December 10, 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
October 2018:
COMPLAINTS
Total complaints received through October 31, 2018, numbered 36,548 this is an increase of 592
complaints over the same period last year.
40,000 36,701 35,956 36,548
32,469
29,522
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
10 9
8 6 6 6
6 5
4
4 3 3
2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape Homicide Sudden Death
Cases Reported in October Cases Cleared In October 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 $3,424.00 USD during the month of
October.
600.00 490.10
400.00 195.9
200.00 77.441 100.19
0
0.00
Marijuana Cocaine Ecstasy (Doses) Prescription Pills Heroin
(Doses)
GRAMS/DOSES
FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS
8 7
7
6
5 3
4
3 1 1 1 1
2 0 0 0 0 0 0
1
0
CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU
HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN
COMMUNITY POLICING
COMMUNITY POLICING CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 5
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI’S 0 CADETS CONTACTS
ASSIST OTHER 62 DCO’S 105
WARRANTS ON FILE 1 PARKING 86
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 0 SMOKING 2
PARKING DCO’S 22 OPEN CONTAINER 12
LOUD MUSIC 0 LOUD NOISE 0
MISCELLANEOUS DCO’S 0 OTHER DCO’s 5
PARKING COMPLAINTS 2 PROPERTY CHECKS 94
PEDDLER 0 BUSINESS CONTACTS 159
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 87 LIBRARY CHECKS 97
CRIME PREVENTION CHECK 0 COMPLAINTS ASSIGNED 30
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 4 SPECIAL EVENT 6
BIKE PATROL 2 TOTAL CONTACTS 596
PROPERTY CHECKS 88
WARNINGS 1
TOTAL CONTACTS 274
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STREET CRIMES
STREET CRIMES
ENFORCEMENT CONTACTS
ABANDONED VEHICLES 0
ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS/DUI'S 0
ASSIST OTHER 6
WARRANTS ON FILE 0
CITY PARK VIOLATIONS 0
CRIMINAL ARRESTS 19
DRUG RELATED ARRESTS 25
LOUD MUSIC 0
MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS 0
PARKING VIOLATIONS 0
PEDDLER 0
MEETINGS 0
CURFEW CHECKS 145
CRIME PREVENTION CHECKS 10
TRAFFIC ARRESTS 7
WARNINGS 33
FUGITIVES 5
DCO'S 17
PROSTITUTION 0
TOTAL CONTACTS 267
TRAFFIC ARRESTS
The department issued 7,564 traffic citations through this reporting period; this is a decrease of 2,147
citations over the number issued during the same period last year.
16,000
13,744 13,880
14,000
12,000 10,953
9,711
10,000
7,564
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
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TRAFFIC CRASHES
Through October 31, 2018, the Dover Police investigated 1,512 traffic crashes, a decrease of 25 crashes
investigated during the same period last year.
1,600 1,582
1,578
1,580
1,560
1,537
1,540
1,514 1,512
1,520
1,500
1,480
1,460
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
911 Center
During the month of October, the Dover Police Department handled 7,825 calls averaging 252 calls per
day. Dispatchers handled 2,328 on the 911 wireless lines, 490 on the 911 landlines, and 204 on the Voice
over Internet Protocol lines, the remaining 4,803 were administrative calls.
30%
61%
6%
3%
911 Wireless 911 Landline VoIP Administrative
CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
Through October 31, 2018, we issued 4,345 city ordinance summons, a decrease of 713 summonses for the
same period last year. Note: Of those summonses issued in October, 10 DCO’s were issued for
handicapped parking violations and 1 for fire lane parking violations, 143 for false alarms 85 for 1-2
alarms, 40 for 3-5 alarms, 13 for 6-9 alarms, 3 for 10-15 alarms, and 2 for 16 or more alarms) and 10 for
noise violations 0 for vehicle violations and 10 for residence violations).
7,000 6,409
5,904
6,000 5,279 5,058
4,698 4,345
5,000
4,000 3,064 3,062 2,644
3,000 2,080
2,000
1,000
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
ISSUED 6,409 5,279 5,904 5,058 4,345
PAID 4,698 3,064 3,062 2,644 2,080
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SEX OFFENDER STATISTICS/OCTOBER
MONTHLY NON COMPLIANT
VERIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
REVERIFICATIONS WARRANTS
TIER 1 0 0 0 0
TIER 2 13 1,222 25 1
TIER 3 10 1,440 20 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).
250
212 215
200
150
100 91 91
50
0
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
TIER 2 212 215
TIER 3 91 91
(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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DOVER'S VOL. FIRE DEPI'.
Since 1882
November 05, 2018 NOV 0 6 20'.3
City of Dover OFFICE OF THE CITYaak
PO Box 475
15 Loockerman Street
Dover, DE 19903
Attn : Traci McDowell, City Clerk
Dear Ms. McDowell,
At the November 05, 2018 Regular Company Meeting, the following members were nominated and
elected (no contest) to serve as the 2019 Fire Line Officers for the City of Dover. The Secretary cast the
necessary vote . Below, please find the list of Fire Line Officers for Council's review :
Fire Chief Ronald W . Rhodes, Sr.
Deputy Chief Michael J. O' Connor, Jr.
l51 Asst. Chief Cole R. Enright
2 nd Asst. Chief Benjamin P. Smetana
3 rd Asst. Chief Michael J. Morris
4 t h Asst. Chief Christopher W . Jacobs
ls Fire Line Capt. Michael D. Nitsch
2nd Fire Line Capt. Wesley T. Liberto
Please notify the Robbins Hose Company No . 1, Inc. in writing with the results of the City Council' s
review.
Respectfully,
Cc:
File
Saved: 2018-030 2019 RHC Elec Results Fire Line Offi cer's
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FIRST READING
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2018-13
2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000)
3 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
4 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
5 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2018-2019
8 2018/19
9 ADJUSTMENT
10 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 100,000
11 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
12 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2018-2019
13 2018/19
14 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
15 FLEET MAINTENANCE 50,000
16 HUMAN RESOURCES 50,000
17 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 100,000
18 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
19 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
20 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
21 ADOPTED:
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22 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
23 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
24 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
25 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
26 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Ninety Two Thousand Two Hundred dollars
27 ($1,092,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
28 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
29 July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
30 REVENUES
31 2018/19
32 ADJUSTMENT
33 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 1,092,200
34 EXPENSE SUMMARY
35 2018/19
36 EXPENDITURES ADJUSTMENT
37 GROUNDS 62,500
38 RECREATION 219,500
39 POLICE 90,300
40 STREETS 694,800
41 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 25,100
42 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 1,092,200
43 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,092,200
44 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
45 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
46 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
47 ADOPTED:
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48 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
49 WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
50 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
51 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
52 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Million Five Hundred Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred
53 dollars ($3,551,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
54 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
55 begining July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
56 CASH RECEIPTS
57 2018/19
58 ADJUSTMENT
59 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 2,719,000
60 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 832,900
61 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,551,900
62 EXPENSE SUMMARY
63 2018/19
64 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
65 WATER $ 250,800
66 WASTEWATER 832,900
67 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,468,200
68 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,551,900
69 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
70 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
71 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
72 ADOPTED:
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73 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
74 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
75 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
76 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
77 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Six Hundred Forty Eight Thousand
78 dollars ($1,648,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year
79 budget balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
80 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
81 REVENUES
82 2018/19
83 ADJUSTMENT
84 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,648,000
85 EXPENSE SUMMARY
86 2018/19
87 EXPENSES ADJUSTMENT
88 ELECTRIC GENERATION 112,000
89 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 27,000
90 ERP SYSTEM 1,509,000
91 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,648,000
92 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
93 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
94 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
95 ADOPTED:
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96 2018-2019 BUDGET ORDINANCES - FIRST AMENDMENT
97 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
98 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2018-2019
99 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
100 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Seventy Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
101 ($179,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from prior year budget
102 balance for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
103 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019:
104 OPERATING REVENUES
105 2018/19
106 REVISED
107 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 179,900
108 TOTALS $ 179,900
109 OPERATING EXPENSES
110 2018/19
111 REVISED
112 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 179,900
113 TOTALS $ 179,900
114 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
115 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
116 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
117 ADOPTED:
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