Regular City Council Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 08, 2022 at 6:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/ik1yfr Event number: 2537 348 9085 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 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 - Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Boggerty ADOPTION OF AGENDA ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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. Page 1

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - August 08, 2022 PAGE 2 CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Regular City Council Meeting of July 25, 2022 COMMITTEE REPORTS 2. Council Committee of the Whole Report of July 26, 2022 Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 3. Discussion - Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Program (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer) (Committee Recommendation: Acceptance of the audit program, as recommended by staff) Utility Committee 4. Evaluation of Proposals - Silver Lake Production Well (Jason Lyon, Director of Water) (Committee Recommendation: Awarding the contract to Davis, Bowen, Friedel, Inc. for the design/build services of the Silver Lake Production Well, RFP#22- 0033WW, for $2,942,000, as recommended by staff) Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee 5. Status Update- Loockerman Street Fire of March 16, 2022 - Dangerous Building (Jason Osika, Fire Marshal and Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor) (Committee Action Not Required) 6. Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision – General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead- End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these streets will give access. (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) (Committee Recommendation: Denial of request for waivers) MONTHLY REPORTS - June 2022 7. City Assessor's Report 8. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - August 08, 2022 PAGE 3 9. City Manager’s Report 10. City Planner's Report 11. Fire Chief's Report 12. Police Chief's Report APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS)-RECOMMENDED BY THE MAYOR 13. Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Brett Scott - One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 14. Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Andrea Maucher - One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 15. Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Lori Peddicord - One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 16. Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Carolyn Courtney - One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 17. Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee - Justin Strickland - One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 18. Historic District Commission - Jonathan Street - Three-Year Term to Expire July 2025 19. Historic District Commission - Eric Czerwinski - Three-Year Term to Expire July 2025 20. Public Advisory Committee of the Dover/Kent County MPO - Dr. Shanita Powell - Two- Year Term to Expire July 2024 21. Silver Lake Commission - John DeMarie - Two-Year Term to Expire June 2024 CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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 Page 3

Item #1. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on July 25, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Ms. Arndt and Mr. Rocha were absent. Staff members present were Major Spicer, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Gray, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to the commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. Hasan Kelly, 420 New Castle Avenue, Dover DE 19901 spoke to Council about concerns and his efforts to clean up the City of Dover. Matthew Alderman, City of Dover, spoke to Council regarding utility deposits for military families. Mr. Alderman would like to see utility deposits capped at $150.00 for military families and enlisted. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman David Anderson ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried. (Arndt and Rocha absent) ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial 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. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Page 4

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 2 Item #1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY The City Clerk read the following Certification of Recognition into the record: CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION in recognition of NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY Thank you for ensuring all people have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION – PURPLE HEART DAY The City Clerk read the following Certification of Recognition into the record: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION in honor of PURPLE HEART DAY Honoring the men and women who bravely represented their country. We thank you for your service. PRESENTATION – HELP INITIATIVE, INC Mr. Harold Stafford, Government Relations Director and Mr. Charles Kissler, Executive Director from Help, Initiative, Inc gave an overview of the organization. Mr. Stafford explained that he had a conversation with Mayor Christiansen a couple weeks ago, and he shared that the city had imposed a 30% rate increase in the electric usage for citizens of Dover. The mayor asked if the Help Initiative, Inc. could assist in helping the citizens of the city who might be financially challenged by that 30% rate increase. Mr. Stafford stated that for those of you who've been around for the last five years, you know that the Help Initiative is a nonprofit company headquartered here in Dover. The Help Initiative, Inc offices in the Cendel building and their signature program was the establishment of Lights On, Dover Strong. Mr. Stafford explained that they have done over 1200 light installations in the city of Dover, most of those have occurred in low income, underserved marginalized communities. The Help Initiative, Inc is open to assisting the city in ways of trying to help those low-income individuals address their electric bills so that they can maintain their power source. They look forward to working very closely with the customer service office. He explained that due to confidentiality the city cannot give a list of those people who are in arrears or might be facing disconnection, however if they could be referred to the Help Initiative, Inc from customer service, they may be able to look at ways that those affected could reduce their energy usage. Mr. Stafford further explained that they initially started this program by installing a simple light bulb on the front or back of their home. Using American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA), the Help Initiative, Inc has money to go beyond just installing the exterior lights, they can also use the Page 5

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 3 Item #1. money as part of our education initiative to go inside the home and look at ways that they can start to convert incandescent lights inside homes to LED lighting as a way to address or reduce their energy consumption. Mr. Stafford explained that is one idea of how they might be able to address the problem. He further explained that they have other programs that are funded under a grant that could also discussed. Mr. Boggerty explained that he wanted to emphasize is that at the time where I was living, every light was changed, and his electric bill went down. He explained that he also received a credit somewhere between one of the utilities. Mr. Boggerty also wanted to explain that you don’t have to be low income to qualify. Mr. Stafford explained that they can serve low- and moderate-income residents. The Energize Delaware funds are the lights on program, but we have the capability now to expand beyond that, to include low and moderate income. Mr. Boggerty emphasized no matter what your income level is, call the Help Initiative, Inc. because there may be a program that fits your needs. He further explained that business owners can call to find out what type of programs that they can offer. He further explained that he did notice a significant drop in his bill. Mr. Boggerty urged everyone to call and if they can help you, then they will help you and they have excellent customer service. Mr. Stafford explained that they have a merchant on program, where they can go and help small businesses look at ways they can assess their energy usage by doing an audit of their energy usage to look at ways that they can reduce their energy costs. Mr. Stafford further explained that they just finished an audit of the E-ZPass office building on Loockerman Street. Mr. Anderson asked if Help Initiative, Inc has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Dover and the city utility. Mr. Stafford explained they already have an MOU with the city. Mr. Anderson asked if the MOU was sufficient to cover your expanded services or do, they need any adjustments to it? Mr. Stafford suggested they could take a look at it with the City Manager Hugg, and we could review that just to make sure everything is covered. Mr. Stafford introduced Charles Kistler, the Executive Director of the Help Initiative, Inc. Mr. Kistler then explained that they will need to revise the scope of work for that Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Dover. Mr. Kistler explained that the Help Initiative, Inc is creating energy conservation kits, which directly support these programs that Mr. Stafford talked about. He further explained that beyond Page 6

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 4 Item #1. the Lights On program they have Safety On, Education On, Merchant On, Jobs On, and Windows On. Mr. Kistler explained that they are going to fabricate windows and then they going to have a community build. People would build, their windows under the Help Initiative, Inc and there would typically be six to eight windows per house. He stated that is just one more element toward the energy conservation approach that we're trying to take. Mr. Kistler explained that Safety On is another program. Cameras are placed on the outside of the house, supplemented by registering residents for the smart 9-1-1 service. The Help Initiative would provide households with a kit. The kit includes a first aid kit, blanket, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, night lights, registration for smart 9-1-1 emergency information cards, family emergency communications plan, a fire extinguisher, and a lead test. Mr. Kistler further explained that children are in homes built before 1978, and there are a bunch of them in Dover, and if kids under the age of six are living in those houses, then there could be problems. If they test and find lead, then they need to go into a full assessment of the house and then remediate or abate the home. Mr. Kistler explained that they have $2.5 million from the governor, and they are going to see him in Seaford on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He further explained that they want to make sure that they contribute as much as we can to that grant for the city. Mr. Kistler stated that they are going to start with the Wesley United Methodist Church because they need flood lights, and they need cameras. Mr. Kistler explained that they would like to work closely with the police department. Together we have a comprehensive coverage. We love this city, and we are going to do everything we can to help continue to support, especially when the mayor calls us into his office and says, we need to act. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Kistler gave the background of their program that builds windows. Mr. Kistler explained that they drove up to Maine to see an operation that fabricates 6,000 windows. He further explained that seeing that program in Maine gave them a better understanding. Mr. Kistler explained that they are already in the house doing other services and while they are in there, they can measure. The cost of doing that is a lot less than if you were just to dedicate yourself to going out and measure windows. He further explained that they do that as part of a holistic approach. The shop will build the all the frames as kits and then the kits are shipped to a location. Mr. Kistler stated that part of it is the community building them and then the other part is installing it and training the people on how to properly take them in and out. Mr. Kistler explained that it is as simple as the light bulb, and they always tell everybody it is a simple light bulb. He stated do not over complicate the solutions that we are talking about here. This is not rocket science, but a window and a light bulb. Lights and leaks. Mr. Neil stated that he has always referred to NCALL as a Swiss army knife of resolving a lot of issues. He further stated that the Help Initiative, Inc is a Swiss army knife. He explained that they have taken up in a certain area that is needed, and he has tried desperately to get a time when council can be in the downtown area. Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) is going to have a Page 7

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 5 Item #1. presentation. He believes it is worthwhile listening to the presentation. To light up a $275,000 LED system of Smart lighting, and LED lighting as part of a $3 million system for the city. Mr. Neil explained that most of it has been pushed back because of the cost at this time. He stated that is lighting and he is trying to get that, however what he sees here is we have had code inspectors go to a place, a lease land community where not only would you be able to help a lot of these people who own homes in these facilities, because they are low income. The house was rented to a family of four who were living there, not only had electrical problems that were worse, but they also had to open the door to the house with a knife because there were no doorknobs. The occupants had to leave the immediately because the home was condemned. Mr. Neil stated there are many homes here that could be livable, and we have a desperate need for livable home and affordability. It holds down the affordability, if the person owns the home and it would be a tremendous help. Mayor Christiansen asked if there any income limits on the windows and also do the properties have to be owner-occupied or is it available to rental properties or landlords? Mr. Boggerty responded that it is open for landlord, owner, or a renter/tenant. He further explained that the income levels, really the intent in this program based on the contract from the governor's office, was to serve those people that were deferred because they were just over the income qualifications. He further explained from working poor to moderate income. Mayor Christiansen asked about having a mass sign to put up in the Reed Street Customer Service office. If you could check with Mr. Hugg about it, he is sure that we could give the space to refer folks to your worthwhile operation. Mr. Stafford asked if they should be working with City Manager Hugg on the details of how to roll it out in conjunction with the customer service office. Mr. Sudler responded to Mr. Stafford, Mr. Hugg will be the key contact person, and he will provide you with additional information moving forward. PRESENTATION – TRANSFORMING DOWNTOWN DOVER BY JOHN CHILDRESS FROM MOSAIC CONSULTING Mr. John Childress, Director of Business Development for Mosaic Development Partners Director of Business Development and Mr. Todd Stonesifer, President of the Downtown Dover Partnership Board, presented the Transforming Downtown Dover Update. (Exhibit #1) Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Childress explained he has not touched base with Port of Hope but will check into the organization. He further explained that they have met with Habitat for Humanity, NCALL, and Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Mr. Anderson responded that they will get Help Initiative, Inc information for some people who have been looking to start an entry, a community, or a tiny home community with all the services that the people may need. Mr. Anderson further stated that there is a lot of creative opportunities that could happen. Page 8

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 6 Item #1. Mr. Anderson stated that he is looking forward to hearing about the creative opportunities with the experience that Mosaic has had and some of the solutions. Mr. Anderson asked if anyone has talked with Mosaic about a Museum of Dover History? He further explained that the Friends of Old Dover have some real interest in that, and it could definitely be helping the blueprint with tourism. He further stated that he is a big fan of the idea of a River Walk in Dover. Mr. Childress responded to Mr. Anderson, that Mosaic met with the Biggs Museum and has driven past the Agriculture Museum, however he did not know about a general Dover Museum. Mr. Anderson explained that there is some movement about making a Dover Museum happen. Mr. Anderson stated that if it is going to be done then this is the time to include it in the discussion Mr. Boggerty noted that he will attend the upcoming meetings. He further explained that he and Ms. Bradbury, who works at the DDP, had an idea along with the river walk, and that would be to include an amphitheater. Mr. Boggerty stated that he had recently attended a concert at the Dell amphitheater in Philadelphia. He explained that they have all types of shows and although it would not be able to be as big and robust as the Dell. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Childress stated that on the water or on Loockerman Street but somewhere where you can see the beauty of the city as well. They have many different types of acts there. He noted that if you have 500 people and they get a membership, they are going to want to go to most shows, because you've paid your money. Mr. Neil stated that he is very impressed with what Mosaic has done and the other places where they have had sections of land. Mr. Neil stated the key for downtown Dover is bringing mixed housing not just low-income into the city. Mr. Neil stated that finding the money for that housing basically you have built in that automatic audience. He stated that it is the audience that you cannot get from Amazon, because they can walk to the restaurants and other places. Mr. Neil explained that Councilman Taylor did a presentation on the river walk and has insisted on saying it is something that has got to fit in, and it is in walking distance. Mr. Neil noted that he has been extremely impressed. He further explained that he has participated in a charette, and he hopes to participate even more. He explained he knows that the staff that has been brought in on the project has the expertise and has been very impressive. He stated that keeping Council informed is extremely important because this project is the future and he is telling anybody that will listen to watch and see what is happening because good things are happening. Mr. Neil explained that the one thing that Mosaic has done in every place they have gone and is doing here, is getting buy-in from people, you are reaching out to them engaging them in the process and getting feedback. Page 9

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 7 Item #1. Mr. Taylor stated that he has been a charette. He further stated that he is a visual learner and Mosaic has shown the vision of what it could be. He explained that he sees the sights, but Mosaic has helped him with the vision of what Dover can be. Mr. Taylor explained that he has always been one of those people who says, “I remember when Dover was that place.” He doesn’t want to totally recreate what it was, however, he is looking forward to merging the future with the past and seeing exactly what we could do. Please keep up the good work. Mr. Taylor stated they are all walking in the same direction and trying to speak the same language. We need communication. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury concern about not being aware of when meetings are taking place, Mr. Childress explained that a lot of the meetings were dedicated specifically for people who were in planning and different areas that were relevant at that point in time. He stated they certainly will make sure that members of Council are informed of all meetings going forward. Mr. Childress stated that everyone is invited to the charette. He further explained that is a member of council cannot make those dates, to give him a call and he will plan accordingly to meet via Zoom or in-person. Responding to Mr. Sudler about historical preservation of downtown dwellings, Mr. Childress explained that the numbers must work. He further explained that you cannot just tell someone they need to fix up their dwelling because it will be better. You need to show them the end result and in order to make that happen you have to look at both sides. One is the revenue side. And on the revenue side, what would your new place be able to produce in terms of rent and steady tenants. It is really challenging on the expense side, because if you look at it from the standpoint of, if you're a business owner and you own a property downtown in Dover, and then when you look at the amount of money that it's going to take to bring it up to code or to make it ready, and you look at that and you say, "There's no way. I can't afford to do that." So the business is going to leave and they're going to go somewhere else. Mr. Childress suggested one of the things that we have always done is created special tax incentive zones. That is huge. The tax incentive zones are probably one of the leading instruments which helped turn Allentown around. He stated that another key thing is for certain buildings, depending upon their age, they may qualify for historic tax credits and funding. So you can utilize that as part of your capital stack to help turn that around. A lot of it depends. There's many conditions that go with that, but that's another tool that we have used in order to take a building which is older and make that happen. And then third is a direct investment in infrastructure, usually coming from the city or a quasi-city agency that is really looking to bring in the dollars to turn that around. Because if that infrastructure in investment is done on a citywide level or a block wide or neighborhood wide level, then that puts less of a burden on the property owner. The property owner doesn't have to take all that on herself or himself. So now you can start to make the numbers work. Mr. Childress explained that they cannot tell someone to do something which is going to cost them money. So what we look at are what are all of the incentives that comes in? Our COO, Page 10

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 8 Item #1. Leslie Smallwood-Lewis is just brilliant at that. She stays on something, even if it takes years to find every single tax incentive you can, every type of grant, every type of funding vehicle that you can. When you build a private, public partnership, what does that look like and how do you make that happen? Mr. Childress explained that one of the beauties here is we do have a really attentive and good city government. We have the county government, we have the state government, and then there's the federal government. Heck, we got to get something for having the president come from here, but it really is that level of attention to detail and that hard work. We're not going to come up with this great silver bullet recommendation. Everyone's, "Wow, that's it, it's so great." Mr. Childress suggested that it really is many of those types of things, of really getting out here, searching through every single tax incentive that's possible, going to meet with our elected officials, showing them the merits of this and putting the work in. That's how I look at how we're going to be able to change that and make that happen. Mr. Childress stated to think about if we had a zoning overlay for the downtown district of, this is the type of architecture we would like to see. These are the types of things we would like to see. And if you're a developer and you're coming in and you're meeting these goals, guess what? We're going to expedite your approval process, because you're building what we want to see in our town. And that appeals to developers to get them to come into town and spend money, because they're like, "I'm not going to get hung up for three years in zoning or two years here, as long as I am doing what I'm supposed to do and following along with the codes that Dover has established." So that's another way to expedite the process, is when you have those clear guidelines. Mr. Childress explained that a lot of times, owners will hear about, "Oh, there's too much red tape," and there's too much this and this, but all that exists for a reason. It should be the goal of the leaders, which I'm sure it is here as well, is that can we remove the unnecessary red tape, but make sure we keep the things that are important for keeping our people safe? There was a tragedy on Loockerman Street. We don't want that to happen again. He explained that they understand the importance of these rules, but we want to make sure that the rules aren't hurting development, so long as it's being done in the right way. Mr. Sudler asked when they are dealing with specific or initial cities or municipalities, let's say, for example, how you're dealing with the city of Dover, is one of your strategies to also reach out to the county, let's say the county commissioners and say, "Hey, yes, this is the city of Dover, but this is also going to improve the county, Kent County?" Do you plan on communicating with them to see how they're going to partake or help to share the financial burden that we may or may not accrue? Participate. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Childress stated that as a matter of fact, yes, that is right on point. They had that conversation last week in our meeting with Todd and Diane, and really talked to them about all levels. We want to engage all levels, the city, the county and the state, and then the federal dollars as well. Mr. Childress stated it does make the county better when Dover is thriving, it makes the state better when Dover is thriving. We are reaching out to all of the levels to see what types of Page 11

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 9 Item #1. solutions they can bring to the table. And what's important is really spending the time with folks, so they understand the logic and the thinking behind it. Mr. Childress explained that there is always the elevator pitch always, hated the elevator pitch when I was teaching business courses here and stuff, because most of the really important things really take a much deeper dive than that. They really take me clearing my calendar and sitting with you for as many hours as it takes, for us to come to an understanding of, here's what we are thinking. What are you thinking? And how does this match? And putting that level of time in there. Mr. Childress stated that is what we have been really good at, Mosaic. You can look up all of our projects and they all went through to completion, because we will put that extra work in. Some of you may not remember, there used to be a commercial all the time from Avis. They're like, "We're number two. We try harder." Well, we try harder, because we honestly could not afford to fail. Not too big to fail, too little to fail. So when you do that and you start finding that, you say, "Okay, now we know how to make this happen." Mr. Childress stressed that everyone they have come across has been extremely helpful, extremely positive about building a re-energized downtown Dover. Mr. Stonesifer explained that they have created a ton of momentum, and this is just the beginning portion of this. However, this is 2030 and beyond. Mr. Stonesifer explained that they have great partnership at the city. We've created great partnership at the county. The county has contributed financially to help pay for the plan. We have developed great partnership at the state. We wrote four grants this year for something called the community reinvestment fund. It's through Bonneville, and we were lucky enough to enjoy being awarded a significant amount of money. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 2022 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 11, 2022, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on July 12, 2022, at 6:06 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury (via WebEx), Ms. Arndt, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their committee meetings were Mr. Lewis and Mr. Tholstrup (Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement), Dana Shelton (Utility), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. McCutcheon (Utility) was absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Page 12

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 10 Item #1. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairwoman Arndt presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Presentation of Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project (Joshua th, Public Works Department) Mr. Joshua Barth, Public Works Department, reviewed the presentation entitled "Presentation of Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project." Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Barth stated that the two concrete areas are clarifying rings left over from the wastewater treatment facility. Mr. Barth explained they would act as a cap when they clean up the site because sampling was not done under the concrete. Mr. Barth further explained that if they tear up the rings or concrete, the city will have to sample and clean up whatever may be under it. Mr. Barth stated leaving the concrete is an allowable cleanup option under the state, the concrete acts as a cap or protective layer to the soil underneath. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Barth stated that the caps, like everything, have a lifespan. Mr. Barth explained that it comes down to cost versus benefit. Mr. Barth further explained that it is a matter of what resources and finances the city would like to invest in a property to clean up. Mr. Barth stated everything has a lifespan of 25, 30, or 40 years. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Barth confirmed that the presented cleanup options would be the Delaware Department of Natural Resources that will decide the cleanup options required given the land use. Mr. Barth stated the Delaware Department of Natural Resources is aware the end land use will be a Drainage Improvement Project and a potential park. Mr. Barth reassured that the state would not approve of a cleanup option if it were inappropriate. Mr. Neil stated they would be discussing this again when they make the AECOM contract because this is the start of this thing. Mr. Neil explained that there were a lot of options for this area. Mr. Neil explained one of the options was that they do not do anything. Mr. Neil stated he believed if they are going to be dealing with the remediation, it falls to the state to tell them what to do for this situation. Mr. Neil stated that when they discuss the AECOM contract, which is starting the remediation, to see what the expense looks like, it will be tremendous because of the options they have given. Mr. Neil expressed there are still a lot of questions Page 13

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 11 Item #1. regarding crossing South Street, will there be a road or a bridge, or do they want to use the south end of State Street to do that? Mr. Neil stated that all these things are there, and he hopes they have the things that are not provided, which could add additional costs. Mr. Neil noted this would be an expensive project and hoped the attorneys look at it to ensure that they cover all the grounds when preparing this contract. Mr. Neil stated the agreement should go through quickly because they need it. Mr. Neil said it would be a very interesting process, and everything done would affect what they were discussing with Downtown Dover Partnership and Mosaic. Mr. Neil suggested touching base with Downtown Dover Partnership because he believes it is essential in terms of what the plans will be in the future for the downtown. After all, this is the heart of downtown that's affected. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Barth stated he did not feel comfortable discussing the river walk. Mr. Barth noted there are no conceptual plans yet for the park. However, Mr. Barth did explain that the plan to open the channel that was once from State Street down to the St. Jones River is now a storm pipe that carries stormwater to the river, and that essentially is where the Meeting House Branch used to be. Mr. Barth further explained that the plan is to remove those pipes, allow the water to flow more naturally, and restore the area to its original beauty, an open stream. Mr. Barth noted that it would fit and compliment a park because there would be a natural water feature. However, there are not any specific plans for a park. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Barth stated the property adjacent to the St. Jones River, the city owns 4.5-5 acres of that property. Responding to Mr. Tholstrup, Mr. Barth stated the area was analyzed by three engineering firms PSC Engineering in 1989, Becker Morgan in 2009, and AECOM in 2015. Mr. Barth noted the last report he reviewed was the Becker Morgan, and they did a hydraulic analysis for the area based upon the drainage area and would wipe out the 25-year storm event. Mr. Barth stated that it concerned him that downtown floods during heavy rain would be a 10–15-year type flood event. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Barth stated the current plans do not include the parking lot on the site of the old box outlet or the paving over the northeast corner of Governors and Water Street. Mr. Barth noted once they are in the final stages of completing the design, they can have those firms communicate with one another to account for that within the latest analysis. Mr. Barth stated that it sounded like they were going to cover how to manage stormwater at the family courthouse and potentially store stormwater. Mr. Barth explained this would help resolve the flooding issue downtown even more, as there would be less water going down to the bottleneck. Ms. Arndt suggested making sure the residents at Elm Terrace are involved in the process. Ms. Arndt explained that if they know what is going on and why people Page 14

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 12 Item #1. are out there, it will alleviate any concerns they might have regarding potential flooding on their properties. NCALL Donation of 7,176 square feet of 235 North Kirkwood Street to the City of Dover (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding donating 7,176 square feet of 235 North Kirkwood Street to the City of Dover. The staff recommended acceptance of the donation. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend acceptance of the donation, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Mayor and Council Reports Council President Sudler Mr. Sudler reviewed Attachment #1 entitled "Council – President/District 4 Report". First District Dr. Pillsbury stated she attended the 4th of July Celebration. Dr. Pillsbury said she received a complaint from a constituent in Bicentennial Village regarding their electric bill. Dr. Pillsbury explained the billing cycle was for 6/1-7/5, and the rate increase did not take effect until July 1st; however, they were billed for the increased rate for the entire month. Dr. Pillsbury did not believe this to be fair. Dr. Pillsbury stated the answer she received from staff is that is the way it has always been done. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt stated they would have someone look into this issue. Mr. Rocha stated once Dr. Pillsbury returns; he would like to reach out to her about a plan of constituent engagement in the First District. Mr. Rocha said they would develop a platform where constituents or representatives of each housing area in the First District can communicate with the councilpersons and bring issues to their attention in one forum. Ms. Arndt asked Mr. Rocha to keep them updated, and it may be something they could use across all districts. Second District Mr. Hare and Mr. Taylor were absent. Page 15

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 13 Item #1. Third District Mr. Neil stated he attended two special meetings, one on June 1st dealing with Kings Cliff, and thanks to the staff, via WebEx, they were able to bring in the Attorney General's office on June 9th with Councilman Boggerty. Mr. Neil also attended a renter's rights discussion with a representative of NCALL, the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals hearing with Councilman Anderson, Councilman Rocha, and civilians on June 8th. Mr. Neil stated he testified twice at Legislative Hall on bills that affect lease land homeowners in Dover. Mr. Neil noted he came out on the short end of it, but that game will continue. Mr. Neil stated he attended two Habitat for Humanity meetings during June. On June 10, 2022, the kickoff of the Restore event, and then on July 12, 2022, along with Mayor Christiansen, Dave Hugg, Councilman Taylor, and Dawn Melson-Williams, dealing with the remediation, their progress to date, and options that they put out for us. Mr. Neil stated he spoke to Diane Laird, Director of Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), and relayed Dr. Pillsbury's request to have them report to council monthly or as quickly as possible. Mr. Neil stated he and staff are invited to different meetings so that they have input and can report to council themselves. Mr. Neil explained that the DDP wants the council involved and to keep them informed about what is happening. Mr. Neil stated he attended the African American Festival on June the 11th, June the 16th, the tourism meeting on June the 18th, Comic-Con Festival at the Dover Public Library, the entire area around Legislative Hall, and to Downtown Dover Partnership's meetings. Mr. Neil also attended the July 4th parade, and on July 9th, he sat on the reviewing stand of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter's Association. Mr. Neil noted there were 10 council meetings from the beginning of June through July 12, including the homework that goes into preparation for those meetings and emails from constituents and staff. Fourth District Mr. Anderson was absent. Mr. Sudler included his Fourth District Report in Attachment #1 - Council – President/District 4 Report At-Large Mr. Boggerty was absent. Mayor Christiansen Mayor Christiansen reviewed Attachment #2 - Mayor's Report. Ms. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee; hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Page 16

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 14 Item #1. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Engineering Support – Water Street and South Governors Avenue (Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater) Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the engineering design support to increase stormwater storage. Staff recommended authorizing additional engineering design support to the Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management to increase stormwater storage for $16,500. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Lyon stated they cannot say if it would help with a 10-year or 25-year storm because the design has not taken place yet. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated the entire area would drain to the Meeting House Branch and eventually out to the Saint Jones River. Mr. Lyon noted the stormwater would be held in the parking lot, which is slightly higher than the road. Mr. Lyon explained the water would be let out, and the downstream piping could handle it. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Lyon stated the design had not been completed, but the idea is a storm tech system where the water goes under the pavement. Mr. Lyon explained the sediment and other particulates that are carried with the water through the pavement will get stored in the stone and will not be released out with the water. Mr. Lyon noted it is like a stormwater pond where you have a stone, a veer that filters out before it gets to the actual pond. Mr. Lyon stated this should help improve the quality of water. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated he could not predict when it would need to be cleaned without the completed design. Mr. Lyon explained that the system has a monitoring port where they can open it like a manhole and use a back truck to clean it out. Mr. Neil moved to recommend authorizing additional engineering design support to the Office of Management and Budget, Division of Facilities Management, to increase stormwater storage in the amount of $16,500, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Page 17

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 15 Item #1. Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Council President Sudler presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids – Garrison Oak Technology & Business Park (GOTBP) Substation Switchgear (Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services and System Operations Superintendent, Electric Department) Mr. Shawn Burgett, Engineering Services and System Operation Superintendent, Electric Department, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Substation Switchgear. Staff recommended awarding contract #22-0036EL to Siemens. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Burgett stated this is not part of the $5 million grant received. However, Mr. Burgett explained this was approved in the budget for this project. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Burgett stated he did not have the previous two packages approved by the council. Mr. Burgett said he did not want to give the wrong information and would get the information to council. Mr. Contant requested a breakdown of all the authorizations for Garrison Oak Technology & Business Park Substation Switch Gear by project number to include the original amount authorized, the original amount that was budgeted, the authorization they are seeking, and the amount that has been spent to date. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Burgett stated the $1.7 million is within the $7 million budget. Mr. Burgett explained that by the time the second vendor began to progress, the price jumped drastically, and the Electric Department could not sign off on the change order. Mr. Contant suggested moving forward; the Committee Action Form states the amount budgeted for the project and what portion of that budget is being requested for approval. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Contant stated he believed the committee should not wait to vote and approve this item. Mr. Contant explained that most suppliers are securing 30-day contracts and are not entertaining anything beyond that due to Page 18

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 16 Item #1. prices changing rapidly. Mr. Contant stated he would still approve this item tonight, not to cause a delay but would like to see the breakdowns. Ms. Arndt moved to recommend awarding contract #22-0036EL to Siemens, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Proposed Budget Amendment to the 2019 CDBG Action Plan with the special allocation authorized by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Manager) Ms. Tracey Harvey, CDBG Program Manager, reviewed the background and analysis of the Proposed Budget Amendment to the 2019 CDBG Action Plan. Staff recommended the approval of the Proposed Budget Amendment totaling $91 931 for Fiscal Year 2019. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Harvey stated that there is no need to advertise vouchers or assistance through Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing because there is already a waiting list. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Harvey stated she did not know if there was a preference for families over single individuals. Ms. Harvey explained she would have to get that information from Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. Ms. Harvey noted the invoices she has received thus far it has been about 50/50. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of the Proposed Budget Amendment totaling $91,931 for Fiscal Year 2019, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Consideration of School Resource Officer (SRO) requests (Chief Thomas Johnson, Dover Police Department) Chief Johnson reviewed the background and analysis for approving SRO requests. Staff recommended the approval of School Resource Officer requests, contingent on funding from requestors. Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Johnson stated he informed the charter school that if this were authorized, to be advised he may not be able to fill the position on a timetable due to finding the appropriate staff. Chief Johnson explained he has 13 applicants in a background investigation and four files from the first cycle of this year's hiring process that would be suitable for police employment. Chief Johnson noted these applicants would fill his attrition. Chief Johnson further explained he Page 19

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 17 Item #1. still needs to fill the positions that council authorized for the downtown area. Chief Johnson stated he would continue to work on the process of finding appropriate members of the police department to fill these positions. Chief Johnson said he would make it available for the October academy. Responding to Mr. Neil, Chief Johnson explained the police department is organized on missions, and all divisions, sections, and units, have a specific mission, and they are either at strength or under strength; the SROs would be an additional mission and would have to wait until staff was available. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated most retired Delaware Police Officers are beyond the age of eligibility for hire as a Dover Police officer. Chief Johnson also explained a mandatory year of service retirement piece that is pension- related and age-related. Finally, Chief Johnson noted it was not impossible but more improbable that a retired officer that made an entire career anywhere could come and be a police officer for the Dover Police Department. Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated he had discussed implementation with the schools. Chief Johnson explained he would need to recruit and fill slots, and attrition would take the first precedence as a priority. Chief Johnson noted the Dover Police Department is in an SRO relationship with Capital School District. If they requested more officers, they would also need to be filled and balance the downtown mission. Chief Johnson stated that 85% of the children attending this charter school live in the incorporated limits of Dover, and there is a waiting list. Chief Johnson noted the school would continue to grow and needed to be included in their safety program. Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated they use a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modeled after the state police that has existed for many years. Chief Johnson noted revisions made as the law changed, but it is a basic relationship agreement that is a fee for services. Chief Johnson stated he would prefer the contact from an accounting standpoint to match cost for expense in a particular budget year. Chief Johnson said the first year is the heaviest because they must account for gear and uniforms for a new officer. He stated that after those initial overhead costs are incurred, the cost is lower; in years two and three. Chief Johnson further explained that year three is slightly higher than year two because you must adjust for the Federal Order of Police contract and anticipated raises. Mayor Christiansen stated other schools had made inquiries, but they have not formalized those inquiries and will return to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee for the approvals to facilitate the protection of our school children. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Chief Johnson confirmed the new Gun Legislation that the President signed does include provisions for funding school Page 20

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 18 Item #1. security and SROs. However, Chief Johnson noted there is no supplemental guidance on what the process is to be followed or what the criteria will be. Mr. Sudler asked for clarity on the staff recommendation compared to the Committee Action Form. Mr. Sudler stated as a District 4 representative, the constituents are concerned about the safety, and even though he supports SRO's he does not feel comfortable supporting this with the shortage of workforce and the need in his view for the community police officers and everything that the community is calling for with the loitering issues. Mr. Sudler noted to extend their workforce to charter schools could be a Public Relations nightmare; he believes the timing is wrong. Mr. Sudler explained they are asking for more officers and utilizing the officers they do have. Mr. Sudler further explained this is stretching them thin, and officers are needed to address concerns in the downtown and surrounding areas. Mr. Sudler stated he did not feel comfortable at this time supporting staff recommendations, nor did he support the concept in theory. Mr. Sudler noted that if the police department was at full strength and concerns downtown, loitering, and business owners had decreased tremendously, he would feel more comfortable supporting this initiative. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that through regular attrition and the two additional officers for downtown, the total is six officers, and then approved SRO would be added to that number. Chief Johnson explained that after discussion with the City Manager, he applied for a COPS grant to try and get additional federal funding to accelerate the process of finding the money necessary to increase the downtown officers to five. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated conceptually that the idea was to have five officers for the downtown area; however, council approved two officers. Chief Johnson explained the COPS grant would potentially add an additional officer. Chief Johnson further explained that in the FY24 budget, if it allows, they could discuss adding the extra two officers to reach the goal of five officers for downtown. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated regarding an SRO; it would depend on if the applicant was a certified officer or if they would need to go through the academy. Additionally, Chief Johnson clarified a new officer would not be an SRO; they would go into patrol, and they would find a veteran officer to fill the SRO position. Mr. Rocha stated he understood Council President Sudler's concerns, and it is something to consider but at the same time, he is a proponent of taking care of our children. Mr. Rocha noted in the school system we must realize that protections in the schools based on the current climate are very needed and necessary to brace ourselves for the protection of our children. Mr. Neil stated they have a moral obligation to do this. Mr. Neil said this is mission directed, and the last person coming in on this after the downtown commitment Page 21

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 19 Item #1. would be the SRO's; it does not change downtown at all. Mr. Neil explained the officers for the downtown area would be filled first, and the SRO would be a separate mission from that, it would not detract from what had been promised for downtown. Mr. Neil stated he supported the SRO's and morally did not feel they could turn their back on any charter school or others, knowing that they would have to wait until they had the talent and trained officers in those schools. Mayor Christiansen stated he rarely disagrees with Mr. Sudler; he does understand his position, but the media has helped identify one of the most vulnerable and soft targets we have in our country, which is our children. Mayor Christiansen stated he would not want to sit there with his fellow government officials and council members and explain why they were reluctant to act on protecting the most valuable asset we have in our community. Mayor Christiansen stated he was not criticizing Mr. Sudler because he is a man of his word. Mayor Christiansen explained they had instructed the Chief to take on a mission of providing public safety downtown. He now has another mission to protect the most vulnerable amongst us. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Dr. Michelle Marinucci, Head of the Academy of Dover Charter School, stated they have not increased in troubling behaviors but have been paying attention to what is happening across the nation. Dr. Marinucci said there had been an increase in violent acts near or around them. Dr. Marinucci noted that the school has grown to K-8 this year and is aware of the new experiences that having older children may bring. Dr. Marinucci explained that when the shooting in Michigan took place, their team came together and discussed how they would handle the situation. Dr. Marinucci further explained they took many steps to be as proactive as possible to provide a safe environment for their students. Dr. Marinucci noted that several families reached out after the last school shooting to ask about having police protection and adding an SRO. Dr. Marinucci explained she had mixed feeling about it, but in the end, she did not want it on her conscience that she did not take that extra piece of safety and action. Dr. Marinucci explained they had lockdowns because of reports of shootings and guns at Delaware State University. She further explained that it just makes sense to be proactive and not wish they had taken those steps, but to take those steps now, and they realized there is a funding component to it and are fully prepared to pick that up and make that happen. Dr. Marinucci stated that feeling safe is critical if you think about the hierarchy of needs. She explained most of their students are Dover students, and many of their students have sad stories. Dr. Marinucci stated she has one student that is going into sixth grade, and she knows the Dover Police because they are the ones that have locked up her three brothers. Dr. Marinucci further explained they have been able to have the Dover Police in their schools to have the students see our police as what they are rather than the person that comes and takes my sibling away or my parent Page 22

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 20 Item #1. away. Having the police presence in the school gives the kids a different example of what our officers can do and creates those bonds and critical relationships. Dr. Marinucci recollected the dare officers when she started teaching and how much the students enjoyed that relationship; it was Officer Ralph Taylor when she was teaching. She remembered the difference that the students had. Dr. Marinucci stated her students live on New Street, Queen Street, and downtown, and they are living things you would not watch on TV. Dr. Marinucci stated she recognizes students have access to those items that cause harm in a school, she did not believe their students or parents would do that, but she could not guarantee it. She said she did not know that it would not be somebody just coming in off the street. To be proactive, they requested the Dover Police Department come in, do a walkthrough around their building, and discuss safety, security, and the next logical step to ensure that they do not ever have something tragic happening in their school. Mr. Sudler commended Dr. Marinucci for her proactive approach. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Dr. Marinucci stated that 95% of the student population is African American, and 70% is in high poverty and need. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson confirmed the sex offender's unit is retired officers working in a civilian capacity. Chief Johnson explained they lack a specific enforcement authority and have sworn police powers, so they would not be eligible as an SRO. Chief Johnson further explained the SRO's job is to be the person who will take on active shooters, and they do not carry full complemented equipment. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend the approval of school resource officer requests, contingent on funding from the requester, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried unanimously. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Engineering Services required to complete the Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project design (Sole Vendor) (Mark Nowak, Public Works Director) Mr. Mark Nowak, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis to use AECOM for engineering services. Staff recommended using AECOM (Sole Vendor) for engineering services required to complete the Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project design. Mr. Neil recommended having the attorneys look at the contract to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed. Page 23

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 21 Item #1. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Nowak stated the money was carried over before becoming Public Works Director and was placed under construction. Mr. Nowak noted the Committee Action Form said they would need to move the money out of construction and into engineering. Mr. Nowak stated there is a State Bond Bill that covers the construction of this project and pursuant to park place drainage. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Nowak stated it would cover from where the Meeting House Branch ran, the parking lot at Bay Health, the hospital, across/under State Street, and then down to become an open channel into the Meeting House Branch. Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Nowak stated this would cover the engineering design; a portion will go towards the actual testing. Once that is complete, they will receive a bill for remediation's expected costs. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Nowak stated there was no bidding process; this is a Sole Vendor due to their experience and expertise that handed in a proposal. Mr. Sudler stated he was concerned with the perception. Mr. Sudler said he believed they should open the bidding process to allow others to bid and show whether they are qualified or not unless there is a time constraint or emergency that needs to be done immediately. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Nowak explained they have already done business with AECOM. Mr. Nowak further explained that AECOM, formally known as URS, had been on this project since the beginning, which is the reason for the recommendation. Mr. Nowak stated he did not see the reason for the name change. Mr. Sudler stated what the council is confronted with is that they have been scrutinized for not making sure that minorities and minority contractors or other groups of contractors had the capability, had the opportunity to bid, to show that they are capable of being able to perform the work. Mr. Sudler stated he would not vote to support this because it is a sole vendor and did not allow anyone else to compete. Ms. Arndt stated she believes it to be a substantial saving to the city because they already have the designs and data associated with the project. She explained I think at this point, if they were to go with a different vendor, then that vendor would have to recreate all that information to move forward with a project unless AECOM would just hand over all that information to a competitor. Ms. Arndt stated she was comfortable with the justification for the sole source because of the project's complexity. And because AECOM, a different company from URS, has worked on this project since 2014. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Nowak stated that if they sent out to rebid, it would be a significant delay to the project, and the price could be higher than AECOM. Page 24

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 22 Item #1. Mr. Rocha requested that in the future, the public bidding for construction, the council be made aware of how the process will take place to ensure that a portion of the bidding is offered to minority contractors. Mr. Rocha agreed with Ms. Arndt that with AECOM being too deep in the project, it makes sense to continue the progress of this portion of the project. Mr. Contant stated that URS works with multiple state municipalities as their contract engineer. Mr. Contant explained that AECOM, a global engineering firm, bought them. Mr. Contant further explained that his experience with AECOM has always been great to work with in reviewing projects and comments. Mr. Contant stated he felt confident in their abilities to perform the work at hand, especially considering that they are already in the process. Mr. Contant stated in his experience that it would be very costly to switch engineers mid-project and cause a delay. Mr. Contant explained lead time on materials could be six to nine months on top of the delay. Mr. Contant agreed with Councilman Rocha to approve the award with the caveat that as the construction goes out through the bidding process, council has set forth notes to council before it is published. This way council will be aware of the process, know the timeline, and make them more comfortable with what is being done in the guidelines and regulations that the city has set out. Mr. Sudler stated that council must take a stand. Mr. Sudler explained they do not know whether the process could stand scrutiny from its conception. Mr. Sudler further said that Mr. Nowak does not know because it was before his time, which is no fault that you cannot answer this question, but they do not know if it was an open bidding process where other people had to compete from conception. Then the same individuals initially awarded the contract switched to another agency or were merged or bought out. Then, there still was no opportunity for other contractors to compete. Mr. Sudler stated that they do not know whether it was the initial conception or if it was open to the public to compete for that bid in the bidding process. Mr. Sudler stated he would assume not, and then they have the opportunity the second time where it could be open for others to compete. However, instead of opening it for others to compete, they went with who already was on there, who was no longer an organization providing that service. Mr. Sudler stated in his view that there are two opportunities that they could have had that the city could have provided to competitors, to contractors to compete for this engineering bid proposal. Mr. Sudler asked, when are they going to take a stand as City Council and say enough is enough, whether it is your fault or someone else's fault, the perception is, and how many years have they been dealing with this perception that minority contractors, and this does not mean just African Americans or Caucasian women, Caucasian women are also minorities, or Hispanics or Asians. Page 25

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 23 Item #1. Mr. Sudler stated the bottom line is the City of Dover has a perception that people perceive them as not being fair in the bidding process and excluding certain groups of individuals. So when is City Council going to take a stand? Mr. Sudler acknowledged it might delay the project, they may get bids from someone who is more qualified at a lesser price or may get a bid higher, but the bottom line is the integrity of the process is not compromised. Mr. Sudler stated he felt if he voted for this, he would subject himself to saying it is okay to compromise the integrity of the process because they already had this contractor at one point. They know all about the contract, and they know about the specifics of the work and just rolled them over, even though they are a new agency with new leadership, they rolled them over and handed it to them without allowing others to compete. Mr. Sudler stated they must allow other groups or individuals to compete, regardless of whether they are comfortable with certain contractors performing the work because this is the go-to person they have been going to and are qualified. Mr. Sudler noted there are other groups of individuals that may be qualified and groups of contractors that may be qualified too. Therefore, Mr. Sudler explained they must allow them the opportunity to compete. Mr. Sudler stated this is not a scolding but a passion for hearing the contractors and the people who have said to them an enormous number of times that they are not, the City of Dover is not opening their bidding process for other individuals to compete. Mr. Sudler wanted to ensure a fair and equitable process across the board. Mr. Sudler stated sometimes you must go back and get it right; it may cost a little bit of money, but if you don't go back and get it right, roll with the punches because this is how it's moving, it may bite you in the end, and you may get hit with a class action lawsuit. Mr. Sudler urged others part of the bidding process to please consider the message and hear what he is saying because, as councilpersons representing their constituents, staff does not listen to what they say. When he sees an action like this one, he empathizes with them. Mr. Sudler stated he was a minority contractor and understood where the constituents came from. Mr. Sudler stated whenever they have an opportunity to allow others to compete, to do it because, in the end, they can say they allowed everyone to compete. Mr. Rocha agreed with Mr. Sudler and stated that moving forward, he believes they need to look at the process so that the council is informed of the process and can monitor it before it gets to this point. Mr. Rocha recommended having provisions put in place where the council is notified of when it goes out to bid and get a demographic reading of who submitted for bid, so they are informed that this is the process along the way. Mr. Rocha stated they must work on a process that will enable minority contractors to have a fair and equitable opportunity to compete without the rubber stamp. Mr. Page 26

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 24 Item #1. Rocha recommended providing provisions for minority contractors to work with those larger companies, maybe as subcontractors, so that they can even improve and learn on their craft and understand the overall business that may be eliminating them as a grooming process so that there is a fair and equitable opportunity across the board Mr. Rocha moved to recommend using AECOM (Sole Vendor) for engineering services required to complete the Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project design, as recommended by staff. Mr. Neil seconded the motion. Mayor Christiansen referred to the City of Dover Charter and stated they have an enforcer to ensure policies and council's concerns are addressed, including the City Manager. Mayor Christiansen said he believed if council instructed the City Manager to do so, he would have the ability and the tenacity to follow through and make sure that all contracts that go out are fair and equitable to the people that would place bids. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mayor Christiansen stated the City's Central Service Director currently handles most of the bids that the City of Dover puts out. Mayor Christiansen suggested the City Manager reiterate council's concerns to the Central Services Director would be sufficient instead of hiring another person. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend using AECOM (Sole Vendor) for engineering services required to complete the Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project design, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and passed with a vote of 6 yes and 1 no. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Adjustment to Police Promotion Process (Mayor Christiansen and Chief Johnson) Mayor Christiansen stated this item was in response to council's desires to pursue inclusion, diversity, and equity within the city departments across the board. Mayor Christiansen explained the proposal Chief Johnson is bringing forward will increase promotional opportunities within the Dover Police Department, across the board in fairness and equity, and build future leadership for the Dover Police Department. Chief Johnson reviewed the background and analysis of the proposed adjustment to the Police Promotion Process. Staff recommended approving the revised table as requested. Tim Mullaney, Federal Order of Police (FOP) President, Lodge 15, Thanked the Mayor, Chief Johnson, and the City Manager. Mr. Mullaney stated he had been deeply involved in the sense that they want to build a relationship with the council in the city, and they recognize the direction that council's going with recruitment retention, maintaining a solid employee base, and making sure that it's fair and equitable for everybody. Page 27

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 25 Item #1. Mr. Mullaney stated they have looked up and down the state and see other agencies, the amount they are making, bonuses, and perks. Mr. Mullaney explained his job, as well as Vice President Jake Rankin is to hone in on what they can do to maintain what they have going forward. Mr. Mullaney further explained this was an opportunity with some things that came up, working with the Chief. This scale was a big topic mainly for recruitment, retention, and allowing people to promote sooner. Mr. Mullaney stated there are only a certain number of spots, which is very competitive. Mr. Mullaney stated this would allow many people to promote themselves sooner and apply themselves to be leaders, which is what they strive on; they want people to excel and move to the top if they can. Mr. Mullaney stated with this scale of change in the April and March timeframe, when they first started this out, what the financial climate would be for the city, they took that into consideration. Mr. Mullaney explained they held off and said, "We'll work with the city," in the sense of when they can implement this. Mr. Mullaney explained that when hiring the Chief, the FOP gave up a lot; they understood that he would not come in and do a year or two and then leave. Mr. Mullaney stated they knew it would be a long tenure and are happy that they could work with the Mayor, the Chief, and City Manager on this. Mr. Mullaney stressed that they would love to see this occur in a year or sooner. Mr. Mullaney explained the reason for that is that everyday agencies even smaller than theirs are coming very close to where they are at, if not over where they are in certain positions, mainly the corporal positions. Mr. Mullaney stated a town just north of Dover, in year five, will be much higher than Dover in the position of where they are in an agency that is a third of the size of Dover. Mr. Mullaney explained that the FOP wants to make sure that they are maintaining and giving qualified people who want to apply to be a Dover Police Officer because of the benefits they have and to come work for them. Mr. Mullaney requested that if this can be implemented sooner than later, that's what the men and women of the FOP Lodge 15 would like. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated he had been working with the Mayor, Chief, and the FOP to look at this issue to make working for the City of Dover more attractive and more equitable, and it is something that needs to be done. Mr. Hugg stated in March that the city had a seven-and-a-half million-dollar deficit, and at that point in time, they were unable to discuss this. Mr. Hugg said they closed the year in a better position than they thought; with the council's support, they implemented new revenue streams that gave a bit of a cushion. Mr. Hugg explained since then; however, council has added police officers, some things for dispatchers, and the promise of an across-the-board bonus for everyone, including police Page 28

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 26 Item #1. officers. Mr. Hugg stated they do not have the money to be able to spend to implement another $260,000 at this time. Mr. Hugg did say he was optimistic that energy prices are down a little bit, and things are looking a little better, and he would have no problem agreeing to look at this issue moving forward in fiscal year 23. However, Mr. Hugg stated he did not believe they could make that kind of financial commitment now, not with the other things that council has asked them to do. Mr. Hugg reminded council they are underway on the wage study, and some positions will need to be looked at mid- year because they are clearly below the market. Mr. Hugg stated conceptually that he agreed with this proposal and needs to be done. However, Mr. Hugg said it is a question of timing and that tonight he asked council not to commit to those monies immediately. Mr. Hugg stated he would agree that they could look at it again as they move forward, just as he wants to look at the energy costs, the electric rates, and things they promised our citizens. Mr. Neil stated the first thing they will do what they need to do or the recommendation as he sees it is to agree that this is something they will do at least by FY24. Mr. Neil stated that is the case; they can always, as Mr. Hugg has indicated, revisit this if they find out that the money is there and that they can do that. Mr. Neil explained they made a commitment to the police department, and for the entire salary structure that they are going to do this, so he is in favor of it since it will not necessarily be this year, but it could be. Mr. Neil further explained that they had committed the police department to attract and hold people and part of this total salary review for the city. Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated when they move more officers to the rank of Corporal two years sooner, the positions above will change. Chief Johnson explained by default; it would move every supervisor rank above that up the equivalent number based on the chart steps and grades. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated there is a very narrow window of time over the career band where an officer can take the non-competitive corporal test. If they pass it, they are not competing with the organization. They will get that second Stripe and the dollars that go with it. Chief Johnson explained that there is a narrow band in that timeframe where they can take both tests and try and compete for master corporal. Chief Johnson explained that the way the system is constructed, and you bring in time and grade, time and service, evaluations, the written test, the oral boards, all those things together, it is challenging to be a competitive candidate for a master corporal the first year that they are eligible. Chief stated it is not impossible, but the last time it happened was more than a generation ago, and it was a weird year where nine people got promoted because guys retired. Chief explained numerically that it is possible, and statistically, it's improbable. Page 29

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 27 Item #1. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he believes the city could have the funds in FY24. Still, Mr. Hugg cautioned council that they could not close the door on possible revenue increases that may be asked to support to pay for the services of the city employees. Mr. Hugg stated equity and retention would cost money. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated it would be easier to look at this simultaneously with the pay study and compensation because he needs to track energy costs and revenues. Mr. Hugg mentioned if the State of Delaware builds the new family court building in FY23, the city will increase revenue for FY24. Mr. Hugg stated he agreed with Mr. Neil to implement the police promotion process no later than FY24 with the option to implement earlier if funding is available. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated he did not know how much it would cost to increase salaries in the pay study. Mr. Hugg noted that 12-15 positions were clearly below market value with high turnover. Mr. Hugg explained that these are low to mid-level positions and will be a significant amount to market value. Mr. Mullaney noted the initial conversation regarding the police promotion process began in December 2021 and was well in advance of knowing what the current climate was going to be financially and what the council's direction was going to be as a city as a whole with all the other employees. Mr. Mullaney noted that the FOP never tried to be ahead of any other union or employee; all staff is essential. Mr. Mullaney explained all staff has one mission in the city: to make it successful and make it a place where people want to come, live, and stay safe. Mayor Christiansen stated that Councilman Neil made a great point that council and committee should support this effort to implement it sooner than later. Mayor Christiansen said he believes Mr. Hugg will do his due diligence. Mayor Christiansen explained they need to make that commitment the same way they did a study of all the job classifications. Mayor Christiansen explained they have a map of where they need to go to assist the Dover Police Department in promotion, developing leadership, and using it as a recruitment tool. Mayor Christiansen noted that if somebody is going to join the Dover Police Department, and it will take 6 to 8 years for them to become a corporal, that certainly is no incentive to stop and pick up an application and become a Dover Police Officer. Mayor Christiansen thanked Mr. Neil for his due process on that, and they should endorse this concept and work with the City Manager and the Chief to implement this sooner rather than later or as fiscally possible. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approving the revised table as requested for FY24, with the possibility if funds are available to implement sooner than that. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Page 30

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 28 Item #1. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Contant and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-07 The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 11, 2022. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried with one abstention (Mr. Neil) (Arndt and Rocha absent). (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 11, 2022.) By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Anderson, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote with one abstention (Mr. Neil), Council adopted Ordinance #2022-07, as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II - City Council, Section 2-201 - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials to be amended as follows: Sec. 2-201. - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials. (a) Fees established. In accordance with section 12 of the Charter, authorizing the council to establish compensation and expenses for the mayor, council members, and other elected or appointed officials, the following fees are hereby established: (1) Mayor. The mayor shall receive an annual salary of $52,000.00 (FY 2023). In addition, the mayor shall receive an expense allotment of up to $5,000.00, to be included in the city's annual budget for miscellaneous expenses, to be reimbursed upon submission of receipts or proper documentation. Expenses in excess of this amount shall only be permitted by council approval. The mayor shall be entitled to all benefits customary to an employee of the city, except pension benefits, and sick and vacation leave. Page 31

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 29 Item #1. (2) Council members generally. Each council member shall receive an annual salary of $18,000.00 (FY 2023) The council president shall receive an annual salary of $23,000.00 (FY 2023). Council members shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred when on official business as prescribed by ordinance or policy. (3) Board of assessment appeals. Each appointed member of the board sitting to hear appeals from the municipal assessment shall receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses for the preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of assessment appeals. (4) Nonemployee election officers. Each person not a city employee appointed to serve as an election judge for any municipal election shall receive $200.00 for per diem reimbursement for each election attended. Each person chosen to serve as a clerical assistant for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 for per diem reimbursement for each election attended. (5) Employee election officers. Employees of the city appointed to serve as election judges or officials for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 for per diem reimbursement for expenses for each municipal election attended in addition to their regular salary. (6) Appointee to council committee. Each appointed member to any city council committee, not serving an elected term to any city office, shall receive $75.00 for preparation and attendance at each committee meeting to which the member is appointed. (7) Employee on council committee. Any city employee appointed to a council committee shall receive $25.00 for reimbursement for expenses per diem for each meeting attended which is held after 5:00 p.m. on a scheduled workday or at any time on a weekend or city- approved holiday. (8) Planning commission. Each appointed member of the planning commission shall receive $100.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance at each meeting of the planning commission. (9) Board of adjustment. Each appointed member of the board of adjustment shall receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of adjustment. ADOPTED: JULY 25, 2022 QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT Quarterly Revenue Report as of June 30, 2022 By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of June 2022, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Arndt and Rocha absent) APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS) - RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL Page 32

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 30 Item #1. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) Building Inspector– One-Year Term to Expire May 2023 Mary Ellen Gray APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS-RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN Ethics Commission – Five-Year Term to Expire July 2027 Lisa Enright By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Arndt and Rocha absent) CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, introduced Mary Ellen Gray, the new Planning and Community Development Director. He explained she has been here a week, is still excited, and she has rearranged her office. He stated that he believes she is here for a while, and he is glad to have her in the position. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Anderson reminded everyone that the Thursday concert series on the green has started for the summer. He suggested checking the City’s website and Facebook page for more information. Mr. Anderson further explained that there is something of interest for everyone, all different styles of music throughout the rest of the summer. Mr. Anderson stated that he and Mr. Taylor attended a Supplier Diversity conference in Maryland. Mr. Anderson stated that there are some very positive things that can come out of it and that it was a pleasure riding along with Mr. Taylor. There's been an important issue dealing with the electric rates. Not as much people know about the changes, but I think a lot of people were surprised about the notice that they had, because the electric rate changes were as of July 1st. And understandably, a lot of people thought that the bills would... That would not... It would be the usage that started July 1st. And that's caused some understandable confusion. I want to thank Mr. Hugg for the research he's done on that, dealing with industry norms. That, as well as the past history, that is a normal industry practice. So I don't blame the city or the city staff for that, but I do think it caught all of us by surprise, including those of us on council. We've been doing electric rate cuts for quite a while, and I don't think anybody noticed or cared before then, but we all noticed the increase. I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of some conservation initiatives. There are some very positive things. I know in the past, my church took and did one of those and literally cut its electric bill by 2/3. We are talking real money, Page 33

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 31 Item #1. particularly with an organization. And there are some very positive things that can be done, but also, I want to assure the citizens that one of the reasons why we use the power cost adjustment is because it allows us to adjust more quickly than a then a rate change and going through rate studies, etcetera, to reflect the cost shifts that happen with fuel costs, with natural gas costs. And so hopefully natural gas costs will go down, and we won't be having this same discussion next year. I've been keeping track of natural gas costs every week, and I don't have a lot of good news for you yet, unfortunately. It has gone down, but not by much. It's ticked down, but it's still about almost triple what it was this time a year ago. And that just gives you some insight, because a big part... The sole driver of this has been our fuel costs, and that's unfortunately a regional and national issue. And that's something that is unfortunately beyond our control at this time, but we will keep abreast of it. I'm hoping we'll be able to, in six months from now, we'll be able to sit down and have a whole different conversation. So I want to encourage... And especially if we can get the solar farm online and the credits that came on that. When I say we, that we contracted, we don't run it, so it's not in our control. But that was supposed to help blunt some of these increases that were coming, and it did not come on the power grid, unfortunately, in time for us to be able to get the benefits from that. So we do have things in line. We are not deaf nor blind, and I want to encourage the citizens on that. This is a priority, too. Dr. Pillsbury stated the reason I'm bringing it up is the people in our district have been complaining to me, because their bill went from June 1st to July 5th, or June 3rd to July 6th, and they got charged the higher rate for the month of June. And for some people, it was the entire month of June. And it's difficult to justify when I thought the rate was supposed to increase July 1st. And I understand I got the response from the director of the electric and so forth, but just because we've done it in the past, the people didn't get a notice before it went into effect. They were very upset. And if everybody didn't get billed the same time, then you're going to have some people who, half of the month of June, was in their electric bill, and half of the month of July was in their electric bill. But these people that reached out to me had the entire month of June, and that seems unreasonable. So I just want to bring that up and bring it to everyone's attention, because if the bills don't go out at the same time for everybody... And I understand if you're reading meters, they're not going to go out the same time for everybody, but if it really gets done on a weekly basis, then gee, I'm sorry. My meter should have been read at the end of the month, not the beginning of the month. It's hard to justify that increase to people who got billed for the majority of June. Mr. Sudler suggested that maybe consideration should be given for some type of a relief for those who did get the increase in cost during the time prior to July 1, 2022. Mr. Sudler suggested working with Councilman Anderson as the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Chair, and put that on the agenda for discussion, and see how we can do to bring some relief to our constituents. Page 34

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 32 Item #1. Mr. Taylor thanked his colleagues, Councilman Anderson and Councilwoman Pillsbury. Mr. Taylor thanked them for the detail in your explanation because he too has been inundated with questions regarding the electric rate increase. Mr. Taylor reminded residents of the Safety Advisory Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at which time the Patel Investment Group is requesting a waiver on Raymond Street as they attempt to continue going through the process of erecting a large-scale apartment complex. Mr. Taylor also explained that the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement will be present at the Safety, Advisory and Transportation Committee to discuss the Loockerman Street fire from March 16, 2022. He further explained that the building has been officially categorized as dangerous, and there will be a robust discussion on the status and next steps. Mr. Taylor stated that after putting it off for a while, Council is going to broach how to make the community safer, whether that consists of an ordinance or something else that can be done. He explained it is time to start the discussion. He explained Mosaic is here, and they were giving us some great ideas, however, safety is still an issue. He further explained if it is not safe, it is not going to work. Mr. Taylor stated that we really have to batten down the hatches, and make some tough decisions, and get things done. Mr. Taylor explained that as Councilman Anderson had alluded to, that they attended training in Maryland on diversity in the marketplace. Mr. Taylor suggested next time that Mr. Boggerty also attend. He further explained that he looked into an opportunity to get a building that actually builds EV charging stations. He explained, unfortunately, Garrison Oak has been sold. He further explained that when he states diversity in the marketplace training, that the training was 100% revolving around women who are business owners and minorities who are business owners. Mr. Taylor stated that the environment was so inviting and welcoming. He explained that the Small Business Administration, Amazon, and Construction companies were there. There were so many opportunities, whether it be faith-based, education, and medical were present. They covered entrepreneurship and home ownership. They also covered revolving equal justice under the law. Mr. Taylor explained that attending the training was invaluable and encourages his colleagues to attend in the future. He stated that whenever there is a training that comes up, Council should attend so they don’t get caught up only seeing what is in front of them. Mr. Taylor finished by thanking Mrs. Gray for coming on board, stating that the city needs her. He further stated that she doesn’t have to show Council everything she can do, just for her to do what she does best. Mr. Hare gave kudos to the police department. He explained that people in the area were afraid, due to there being a homeless person camping out at Blackshear Park with a tent in one of the trees. Mr. Hare explained that he went to the park at six in the morning, and there was a lady camping out inside the tree with her tent, so he called the police, and they were there within five Page 35

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 33 Item #1. minutes. He further explained that when they got there, he left and allowed them to do their job and take care of the issue. Mr. Hare explained that what was done with the electric rate increase is nothing that hasn't been done since back in the 1990s. He further explained that he received the emails complaining about the rate increase, and then pointed out that they didn’t complain when rates were decreased. He explained it has been that way for years, and it is not any fault of customer service. Mr. Hare explained that he has been over at the Customer Service Department and experienced the people yelling. He further explained that they do the job they were hired to do and let people pay their bills. Mr. Hare stated that the Customer Service Department isn’t to blame, it is Council’s fault. It is Council’s fault it has not been fixed. Mr. Hare also stated that they need the protective plastic barrier at the Customer Service Department. Mr. Hare explained that if the city cannot do it, let him know and he will find a contractor that will install it. He stated they need the plastic cover in customer service, just like they have in the front of City Hall. He explained that he was there one day, and there was a nasty customer, and the people were afraid, so the plastic barriers need to go up as soon as possible. Mr. Sudler thanked Mr. Hare. He stated that he is sure that Council has expressed to the city manager to look at any funding that we need to create those barriers so that our employees or organizational citizens feel safe in the workplace. Mr. Sudler stated that they have tasked the City Manager, with a lot of tasks, and he is doing a great job juggling all these tasks at one time, but safety is imperative for our workforce moving forward. Mr. Neil asked Mr. Taylor if he still has the contact for the people who are interested in building? Mr. Neil explained that his understanding is that the city has agreed to sell what was available over in Garrison Park (Garrison Oaks), but whoever buys it is interested in putting people in there, so that space may be open. Mr. Neil referred to the city manager to make a contact, because if they have sold it, and they're looking for customers, that means taxes for the city in the long run. Mr. Taylor explained that he does still have the contacts and will call them again. He has made contact once since the training, but he will speak to them again. Mr. Sudler announced that he and the Exploratory Team members will convene a meeting with the Delaware State University's Dr. Cherese Winstead-Casson, Dean of the College Agriculture, Science, and Technology and professor of Chemistry at the Luna I. Mishoe Science Center on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 9:00 AM to noon. Mr. Sudler explained that the purpose of the site visit is to discuss a potential partnership to enhance water quality for Dover consumers and constituents collectively. Mr. Sudler further explained that the intent is to have Delaware State University's certified EPA water laboratory collect and analyze specific water quality data and render a report. The report will be one of two independent water quality studies validated by a national water testing laboratory for advancing our position and securing billions of federal funds centered on water systems' infrastructure essentials for the capital of Delaware. ADJOURNMENT Page 36

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 25, 2022 PAGE 34 Item #1. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Regular Council meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of July 25, 2022, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB Exhibits Exhibit#1- Mosaic Presentation Page 37

Item #2. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on July 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson (arrived via WebEx at 7:45 P.M.), Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Ms. Arndt was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their committee meetings were Mr. Contant (via WebEx) and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration), and Dr. Jackson and Mr. Hosfelt (Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee). Mr. McCutcheon and Mr. Shelton Utility) were absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously carried. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee met with Council President Sudler presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Discussion – Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Program (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer) Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Program. Staff recommended acceptance of the audit program. Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the audit program, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil, and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Proposals – Silver Lake Production Well (Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater) Page 38

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 2 Item #2. Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater, and Kate Mills, Water Production Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Evaluation of Proposals for Silver Lake Production Well. Staff recommended to award the contract to Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. for the design /build services of the Silver Lake Production Well, RFP #22-0033WW, for $2,942,000. Mr. Hare moved to recommend awarding the contract to Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. for the design/build services of the Silver Lake Production Well, RFP #22-0033WW, for $2,942,000, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Mills stated the department had completed the test well process that was approved by the state. Ms. Mills explained they needed to obtain a permit to drill a test well at that location. Ms. Mills stated the state is aware of the project and that they have taken all the proper steps thus far. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Mills stated the city has not run out of water in another well. Ms. Mills explained this well will be for redundancy, and they are constructing and replacing the pipe on North State Street that is near the well. Ms. Mills further explained they are upgrading the size of the water main to handle the well’s production, and creating redundancy for the water system, so if another well does go down, the new well will help support it. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Mills stated this project started four to five years prior and the well was simulated in a water model that an engineering group looked at. Ms. Mills explained this is what led to the decision to upgrade North State Street. Ms. Mills noted they are using all the material needed to make the location a viable location. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lyon stated the vendor would have every opportunity to use minority subcontractors, but they are not mandated to do so. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lyon explained when the project went out for bid, they worked with the procurement team. Mr. Lyon noted his department gave them a bidder list about a month before the mandatory pre-bid meeting, so minority contractors were solicited. Mr. Lyon explained when they pull the list, they go to the state website and chose companies that can do the work. Mr. Lyon further explained they solicited them and said there is a bid out for this project and the date of the pre-bid meeting. Mr. Lyon noted unfortunately they did not get any takers. Mr. Taylor stated he has had his fill of one company being selected. Mr. Taylor explained that there are minority businesses everywhere, and they do not feel as though they're getting their proper opportunity. Mr. Taylor believed they are not because they do not know when these bids are coming out and what is happening. Mr. Taylor clarified he did not believe Mr. Lyon, or his department was doing anything wrong but, the city needs to step up its measures and make sure that they get the information out to more people. Mr. Taylor believes they must do a better job with recruiting minority businesses for these accounts. He explained one of the reasons why he has insisted on a mandatory pre-bid meeting is to get everyone in the room, so those smaller companies that will not get the contract, can subcontract with the larger company. Page 39

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 3 Item #2. Mr. Taylor stated they cannot keep coming with just one bid or he will start saying no and solicit his colleagues to say no. Mr. Taylor explained that this is something that must be at the forefront of our minds when they start putting these contracts out, and not something that comes up right at the end, of a council meeting. Mr. Taylor noted that Ms. Mills and Mr. Lyon are doing a great job, but this process must be altered. Responding to Mr. Lyon, Mr. Taylor clarified by mandatory he means everyone who will bid and everyone who will subcontract and wants to be a part of the project must attend the mandatory pre- bid meeting Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lyon stated historically when the city had mandatory pre-bid meetings the issue was that they were receiving a small pool of candidates because companies from outside the area were not coming down. After all, they did not want to make the trip. Mr. Lyon explained if they did not attend the meeting then the contractors were not able to bid on the project. Mr. Lyon further explained the city made pre-bid meetings not mandatory to increase the number of bids they receive. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Lyon stated regarding the Evaluation of Proposals – Silver Lake Production Well they did solicit from disadvantaged minority, women-owned businesses from the State of Delaware website. Mr. Lyon assured the council if there was another avenue to solicit from, he would be happy to work together. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Mills stated once the well is built residents may notice slightly better pressure. Ms. Mills explained that they will be replacing the cast iron main during the upgrade. Ms. Mills further explained the that portion of Dover and the other parts connected to it should see less brown water. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated the City of Dover Purchasing Policy currently does not include a provision that a percentage of work is to be performed by a minority contractor. Mr. Sudler requested the Water Wastewater and Procurement Departments work together to create a workshop to include what is the criteria for a sole vendor and what parameters are set in place regarding trying to achieve a mandate that a percentage of work be completed by a minority contractor. Mr. Sudler stated Mr. Lyon and his team are doing a good job and thanked him for the transparency in the procurement process, and for explaining exactly how they solicited bids. Mr. Sudler agreed with Mr. Taylor and explained if the city mandated pre-bid meetings the city will not be perceived as always using the same vendor and if the other contractors do not show up then it will be on them. Mr. Boggerty stated he would be willing to provide staff with someone who will help them navigate and merry what the federal government is doing and how they drill down on contractors. Page 40

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 4 Item #2. Mr. Hare moved to recommend awarding the contract to Davis Bowen & Friedel, Inc. for the design /build services of the Silver Lake Production Well, RFP #22-0033WW, for $2,942,000, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried. Status Update - Loockerman Street Fire of March 16, 2022 - Dangerous Building (Jason Osika, Fire Marshal, and Eddie Kopp, Code Enforcement Supervisor) Mr. Jason Osika, Fire Marshal, stated the fire occurred on March 16, 2022, and there is still an open investigation, so his comments will be limited. Mr. Osika stated they did a structural engineer’s report immediately, on the day of the fire. Mr. Osika said this report was done to make sure the building did not need to be demoed on the spot. Mr. Osika explained the report showed that there is no danger of the building falling into the street or causing any further damage. Mr. Osika explained the process of handling a fire such as the Loockerman St. Fire is to condemn the building as unfit for habitation, enter a case, and turn it over to Code Enforcement. Mr. Osika further explained Code Enforcement then follows up with repair or tear down and any permits needed. Mr. Osika stated that Code Enforcement will send letters and work with the homeowner and insurance companies in obtaining permits to make sure the proper work is done. Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer, stated that Code Enforcement Office sent the first notice on March 17th, 2022, with the violations to correct the obvious condemnation. Mr. Kopp explained the owner was allotted 60 days and there was no response from the property owner. Mr. Kopp stated a second notice was sent on June 15th, 2022, which is the normal process. After receiving no feedback from the property owner, they sent a letter of intent, on July 1st, 2022, to the owner and the attorney representing the property owner. Mr. Kopp explained the letter of intent is a notice they have 30 days to correct the property, or else Code Enforcement will present it before council to be declared dangerous and set a demolition date. Mr. Kopp further explained that he contacted the attorney of the property on July 26, 2022, and he said there is no update. Mr. Kopp stated the lawyer cannot provide anything other than they are aware of the situation so, they receive our letters. Mr. Kopp stated as far as he knew, in speaking with the attorney, the owner of the property is out of the country, with no return date set, so the attorney is representing the property and has been included on all notifications. Mr. Kopp stated he has sent proper notices to all the addresses on file, of which there are three. Mr. Kopp stated the follow-up date for the letter of intent is August Page 41

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 5 Item #2. 4th, 2022, which, after that, if no response is received, Code Enforcement will arrange a meeting with the City Clerk’s office for a council meeting. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Kopp confirmed the owner of the property on file is SAG Holdings, LLC and the next follow-up date is August 4, 2022, which will result in a notice of a Council Hearing. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Kopp confirmed from his conversation with the attorney, that the property is uninsured. Mr. Kopp also noted the building is a standalone building with a very small gap between the damaged building and the adjacent building. Mr. Boggerty asked if the city could require tenants or building owners, to show proof of insurance. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare stated the businesses are more than likely insured. However, it would be different to mandate a property owner who has paid off a building, be required to have insurance. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hugg stated if the city were to declare a business dangerous, they would take on the responsibility for tearing it down. Mr. Hugg explained the city would take ownership of the building and that the only way to recoup the demolition money it to sell it or develop the lot. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Kopp stated Code Enforcement has recommended making changes to the Dangerous Building Ordinance. Mr. Kopp explained the way the Ordinance is currently written it is a drawn-out process that will take six months to a year to demolish a building. Mr. Kopp insured Council the Dangerous Building Ordinance would be on an upcoming agenda for Council because Code Enforcement is aware that it is an issue and is taking steps to address it. Mr. Rocha noted he was concerned from a safety perspective that if someone entered the building unlawfully and was injured would it not be a liability to the city? Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Kopp explained there is a provision in the code that would shorten the time and that is if the building is in imminent danger to the public. Mr. Kopp further explained the Structural Engineer’s Report stated the building was structurally sound and has been boarded up to prevent unlawful entry. Mr. Kopp noted by calling the building an imminent danger would only remove the letter of intent and lessen the time frame by 30 days. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare stated if the process goes as it has in the past 5, 10, and 15 years, Code Enforcement will bring it to council, the owner is going to show up and council is going to say, "Oh, well, okay, you got another 60 days to get it," they are not going to do anything, and then come back to council. Mr. Hare explained what council needs to do is, state the owner has had all the opportunities and tear it down and give the owner 15 days to fix it. Mr. Hare explained if the property was not fixed then to tear it down. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee waive the letter of intent and send the building straight to City Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha. Page 42

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 6 Item #2. Mr. Hare stated he did not disagree with Mr. Sudler’s thought process however, council cannot change the rules and must follow the Dover Code of Ordinances. Mr. Hare suggested getting a legal opinion from Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor. Mr. Neil agreed with Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil stated council should check for legal sufficiency to make sure that they have dotted all their I’s and crossed all their T’s legally. Mr. Neil stated as soon as a legal opinion has been rendered, they could bring it before council as quickly as possible. Mr. Neil noted he is looking forward to changing the ordinance to speed up the process. Mr. Sudler stated after hearing the consensus of council he would like to rescind the motion and make another motion. Mr. Rocha agreed to rescind his second to the motion. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend based on the City Solicitor’s opinion that if it is permissible that council waives the 30-day Notice, Letter of Intent, and the matter go straight to council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Mr. Sudler recused himself and left Council Chambers at 6:47 p.m. Mayor Christiansen stated the discussions on revising the Dangerous Building Ordinance of procedures and building code appeals had begun. Mayor Christiansen noted he met with the Planning Director and hopefully, council will have those revisions brought to them by the early part of September for council action. Mayor Christiansen stated he has spoken with a party that is interested in the property located on Loockerman Street which may help the city recoup their money once those expenses are in. Mayor Christiansen stated he would be willing to issue an Executive Order to have the building on Loockerman Street torn down. Mayor Christiansen explained the building needed to be taken down, that he was there the night of the fire, and every day he drives by it he believes it looks worse and worse. Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these streets will give access. (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) Mr. Taylor introduced Attachment #1- Petition Against the Request for Waiver submitted by adjacent property owners. Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Request for Waiver for Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue regarding planning reference: S-22-04. Page 43

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 7 Item #2. The Planning Commission recommended approval with Conditions of the Request to Reduce the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street, and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One side of a Public Street. Mr. Neil noted that he had sent his question to the Planning Commission in preparation for this meeting. Mr. Neil stated there was a key to opening the property for development and that was through the waivers. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson- Williams stated zoning around Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue is a collection of different residential zoning districts. The lands that are owned by the Patel properties, Patel College Road Properties, are zoned RG-5, which is a general residence zone for mid-rise apartments. So, apartments are permitted use. That RG5 zone also allows for the uses that are allowed in the one-family resident zone. So, that means things like one-family detached houses could go there. There are also several, non-residential uses that could happen through a conditional use process, which is a specialized review process. These include things like schools and places of worship and daycare centers for children and adults. Things like public utilities could go in the area and wireless communication facilities. Ms. Melson-Williams explained under the current zoning of that land area, you have got a series of residential, and then some non-residential uses. Ms. Melson- Williams noted it would not allow for what you would think of as normal commercial businesses, like a retail component, or even manufacturing or industrial use under its current zoning. Ms. Melson-Williams explained there are other properties in this area that have some of our other residential zones, both RM-2 and R-8. There are several properties that are zoned IO, which is institutional, and office, which has other uses. So, it's predominantly a road network, if you will, on the east side of the railroad tracks that are flanked by properties that are residentially zoned. Ms. Melson- Williams further explained there are several properties that are not within the corporate limits of the City of Dover and fall under Kent County's jurisdiction. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the fact that the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has a current study underway. She explained several years ago, they did a study focused on the rail network throughout Kent County and were looking at properties that were adjacent to the railroad that carried with them a zoning classification that would be amenable to rail-side usage by a developer. They most recently have been revisiting that study and looking more specifically at what land mass adjacent to the railroad remains undeveloped and have potential. Ms. Melson-Williams noted the area near Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue is certainly an area that has land that is not developed. However, the current zoning of this large tract of land that's adjacent to the railroad is for residential use. Ms. Melson Williams further explained for the property to be used for some type of manufacturing or industrial zoning, it would take a rezoning application. And likely, in the case of some of these properties, an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Melson-Williams stated there is a process, but that is not what is before council this evening with this request for subdivision waivers related to the street network. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams stated if the Request for Waivers were not approved the applicant would be able to proceed in building the apartment complex. Ms. Melson-Williams noted they may be limited in the number of units. She explained in the case of the sidewalk, they would have to build the sidewalk on both sides of the street, and they would follow the Dover Page 44

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 8 Item #2. Code of Ordinances. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained the question of right-of-way width, the applicant is technically providing that right-of-way where they can and where they have ownership of the land that is directly adjacent to it. She noted that would not be unusual, for a property to dedicate additional right-of-way for the area that is in front of their parcel. Ms. Melson- Williams stated the city cannot force the applicant to dedicate right-of-way in front of somebody else's property. Ms. Melson-Williams stated the biggest question would be the length of the cul-de-sac. There are probably ways to work around that by creating a larger street network in that area so that you eliminate the length of the dead end that exists, but this area is also encumbered by some significant environmental concerns. She explained there is a brownfield area, floodplain, and wetland on the subject site that limit development. Ms. Melson-Williams noted the choices for redesigning the site and the road network are somewhat limited. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams stated alternative ways to reach this property, those outreach efforts, did not happen. Ms. Melson-Williams stated from experience that an at-grade crossing of the railroad at a different location, she probably would not see in my lifetime. Typically, new railroad crossings and at-grade crossings are not being created. And if you want to create a new one, it means closing one that already exists. So, crossing that railroad from the west to get to this area is probably not an option. Ms. Melson Williams stated that looking at other locations, such as crossing a tract of land owned by Delaware State University that has an Athletic Annex Building just immediately after where the railroad crosses College Road, it would be on the left if you are heading towards DuPont Highway. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that any improvements to that existing entrance, or creation of a new road in that area would be subject to Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) review because College Road is a state-maintained road, and she did not believe that DelDOT would even consider something that close to the railroad crossing. She further explained if it puts cars basically sitting on a railroad track to make a left, that is not something they are going to approve from a traffic transportation-design standpoint. Ms. Melson-Williams stated other options for reaching the site really were not considered because it is adjacent to a public street right-of-way that exists. She noted there were early conversations with the applicant and DelDOT related to, how do you get to the site? And that involves making use of the existing road network there at Mishoe Street. Ms. Melson-Williams explained Mishoe Street has a dedicated left-turn lane and wider-width street standards. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained that the city and the county were also involved in some of those early conversations because they had to move through an annexation process to ensure that the street right-of-way area was located within the corporate limits of the City of Dover. Ms. Melson Williams stated last year the city went through a clarifying annexation process to clarify that these rights-of-way were in fact intended to be part of the city and would be mapped as such. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams confirmed that even if the waivers are denied that the property will still be developed. She explained with apartment buildings the owner can reach a certain number of units and then will need to have two access points to a public street network. Ms. Melson-Williams noted there could be two access points on Railroad Avenue but with the waiver, design-wise, it would be much easier to achieve. Page 45

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 9 Item #2. Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 23 in the packet and explained the area of land that is adjacent to the property, several properties owned by Mishoe Cove Apartments. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that is the area where the additional right-of-way is not being proposed because this applicant does not have control of those adjacent land areas. The existing 35-foot right-of-way is what it is in that area. Part of it we already maintain as a city street for about half of that area. Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 24 of the packet that shows where the existing road of Mishoe Street and Raymond Street is shown in green. She explained that where the actual right-of-way property of the road is shown in the red-hatched area. Ms. Melson-Williams explained that what is out there today does not totally match up with where the right-of-way technically is and any improvements to Raymond Street would be done where the right-of-way exists for that road. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated Railroad Avenue is currently unimproved meaning it exits on paper, but there is no pavement, gravel, et cetera, out there at this present time. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that Raymond Street dead ends on the map on page 24 of the packet, shown in green, and ends on the property owned by Mishoe Cove. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 24 of the packet and stated where the proposed street would be is not owned by Mishoe Cove, it is shown in red hatch marks. Ms. Melson-Williams stated this area is property of the street, the right-of-way. She further explained that Raymond Street is part city dedication and part a public right-of-way that is yet to be improved, so if their activities are happening in the right-of-way that exists, then there is no agreement that would need to be made with the adjacent property owner. Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the right-of-way of it would be 60 feet. She explained that the paved section of the road is required to be a minimum of 24 feet in width from curb to curb. Ms. Melson-Williams noted that is with no parking. Ms. Melson-Williams explained if the applicant would want to have parking on that street, then the width increases, of the paved part of it. Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the Dover Code of Ordinances outlines provisions for what the width of that street section must be to have on-street parking. So, with a paved width of 24 feet, that means no parking. She explained if there is to be on-street parking on one side of the street or both then you get into that increased paved width which is in code. It is a code requirement as to what that width would need to be. Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Ms. Melson-Williams stated there would be potentially two access points to the property, but that is not what Council is here to discuss, because they do not have a design for what that complex looks like. If the applicant is looking to have more than a certain number of units then they need two access points, and design will dictate where those access points can happen. Ms. Melson-Williams noted the plans are also reviewed through the Department of Public Works for the city since it would be a city street that they're taking access from. Responding to Mr. Hosfelt, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the paved width or the right-of-way width for 60 feet has been in the City of Dover land subdivision regulations for some time. She noted Page 46

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 10 Item #2. there has not been any recent change in the last 20 years, there were some changes related to on- street parking and what those qualifications would need to be. But the right-of-way width has not changed for a street such as this. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 23 of the packet and stated the request for a waiver of eliminating a sidewalk is in an area that is not improved with sidewalks presently. Railroad Avenue is unimproved meaning there is nothing out there on the landscape. Ms. Melson-Williams explained they are seeking to eliminate the sidewalk where it would be adjacent to the railroad tracks. She further explained they are going to provide it on the other side of the road, which would be adjacent to where potential development happens. There are existing sidewalks along College Road, along Mishoe, and there is a little bit, along parts of Raymond Street that do exist. With this project, they are proposing sidewalks along the frontage of Railroad Avenue and building the sidewalk network that does not exist along Raymond Street for a portion of Raymond Street on both sides. And then along, the south side of Raymond Street, which is the side that is closer to College Road. Ms. Melson-Williams noted should this property develop, there would be a sidewalk network that a resident of that property could walk on down Railroad Avenue, down Raymond Street, and down Mishoe Street to get to College Road, where there is an existing sidewalk system. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams confirmed the applicant is seeking to eliminate the requirement to build a sidewalk on one of the sides of Railroad Avenue. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams stated if the waiver was not approved then it would require having a sidewalk on both sides of Railroad Avenue as well as a little corner where a sidewalk would then have to be constructed also as Raymond Street intersects with Railroad Avenue. Ms. Melson-Williams noted that if the right-of-way does not accommodate that, they are not going to add a sidewalk that impacts an adjacent property. So, there is going to be a leftover piece of Raymond Street that does not have a sufficient right-of-way to get the paved width of a street and a sidewalk on both sides implemented. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the code states when you build a public street, you have sidewalks on both sides. In this situation, they're asking for relief because the road that they hope to build is right next to the railroad tracks. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained this is probably not where they would want people walking anyway, or they probably would not walk in that area. Ms. Melson-Williams stated they certainly do not want them trying to cross the tracks to get to whatever is on the other side, because there is not a pedestrian crossing of the tracks in that area either. Mr. Hare stated he did not have a problem not having a sidewalk running alongside the railroad track. Mr. Hare noted the police station and new post office in downtown Dover do not have sidewalks on the other side of the street by the courthouse along the railroad tracks. Mr. Hare stated he agreed with Mr. Hosfelt and the streets should not be like Mayfair where the streets are narrow and have on-street parking on both sides. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mayor Christiansen stated it would be difficult to get a fire apparatus down a 35-foot street in an emergency with vehicles parked. Mayor Christiansen explained the wider the street the easier it is for fire apparatus, police vehicles, EMS, and paramedics. Page 47

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 11 Item #2. Mayor Christiansen stated the bulk of traffic that is on College Road and adding a street that feeds into it will be a nightmare. Mayor Christiansen asked who would be putting a light on Mishoe Street. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams stated Council could certainly act on each waiver individually. However, the reduction in the minimum street right of way is for the right of way, which is the property of the street. It does not impact the paved width requirement. They would be subject to what the code says for paved width, depending on if it has no parking or parking on one or both sides. That dictates what the minimum paved width of the street needs to be. Mr. Neil stated Council has brought up a concern in terms of an emergency basis, and it would depend upon the developer’s willingness to make whatever has to happen, to make sure that they have an additional width on that property to ensure that emergency vehicles will be able to get through for the protection of those people who will be living in that apartment. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 22 of the packet and stated that 400 feet is the measurement of the length of the cul-de-sac and the measurement begins at Raymond Street. Ms. Melson-Williams stated she did not know the measurement of the distance between the railroad tracks and the street. Mr. James Paige, 355 Rita Wilma Road, stated from what he has heard so far, it is opening Pandora's box as far as he is concerned. He explained that once that box is opened and things are in place, Patel's can do what they want to because it is done. Mr. Paige asked how many people are satisfied with where they live, and how many have been there for 10 years or more. Mr. Paige also asked if you have been living where you live for 10 years and love their neighborhood. Mr. Paige asked how you would like for him to come into your neighborhood, some will take up your sidewalks, I'm going to do this to your land. I'm going to do this and this. And it seems as though I cannot be stopped. And the only people that can stop it are Council. Mr. Paige said they are going to put in 150 apartments and if they do not get all these waivers done, they will only be able to have 125 apartments. Mr. Paige suggested the Patel Group build 125 apartments and all parties would be satisfied. Mr. Paige asked do you know how much traffic that going to bring in our neighborhood, with no stop lights? Mr. Paige stated the neighborhood does not want that Dr. Wilma Mishoe stated she had been to Council three times and is really tired. Dr. Mishoe stated part of this Raymond Street that has been discussed is not even in the City of Dover, it is in Kent County. Dr. Mishoe stated she has the maps, pays taxes on the property, and owns the land that is being discussed. Dr. Mishoe explained when Raymond Street stops being a paved curve, that is where the City's portion of it ends. Don't believe her, ask Mr. Raymond, who is here. The street was named after him. Raymond Fisher. Greg Rishell, Engineer, Pennoni Associates Inc., representing Patel Properties, thanked everyone tonight and hopefully, they got their questions answered as best they could. Mr. Rishell thanked Ms. Melson-Williams, who did a fantastic job answering pretty much all those questions. Page 48

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 12 Item #2. Mr. Rishell stated he wanted to clarify one item that came up in the conversation about emergency vehicle access. Mr. Rishell clarified the road that's being proposed is not being narrowed, it will be 24 feet on Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue. Mr. Rishell stated the only thing that's technically getting narrower is where the applicant is proposing and dedicating a full 60-foot right of way where it narrows down to a 35-foot right of way or as what Ms. Melson-Williams referred to as the property of the road. Mr. Rishell stated that is the only thing that is narrowing, which is really an imaginary line. Mr. Rishell stated regarding emergency vehicle access, the 24-foot width is a minimum standard set by the City of Dover which is also consistent with the minimum width of a fire lane that is required by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, that is a fire lane width in front of a building. Mr. Rishell explained for actual access to a property, the state regulations, the Office of State Fire Marshal says for two-way access it only needs to be 20 feet wide and 16 feet wide for one way. So even if someone was illegally parked on the side of the road, a fire truck could still get by. Mr. Rishell confirmed that no parking is being proposed. This would be part of a site plan application, and there have been no decisions made yet on the development of the property, really, as far as that. But there was no discussion or desire to have any on-street parking as part of the applicant’s part. Mr. Rishell noted that streets could be always signed as No Parking, so, if someone's parking illegally, they cannot control that. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Rishell stated to his knowledge a title search and boundary survey have been done and the work that is being proposed in the right-of-way is public land. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams referred to the map on page 24 in the packet and stated shows in the red hatched area the public right of way, property of the road where development activity would happen. What exists out there on the land shows that paved areas currently are located on private property. However, with this development project, they would be limited to working within the right of way, which is the red hatched area. Ms. Melson-Williams stated that there is a portion of Raymond Street that is already accepted for city maintenance and that ends about halfway, probably right around the second entrance to the Mishoe Towers, kind of the bump that's there, that's already in the city's maintenance. Ms. Melson- Williams explained that with this area being plotted in the 1890s, it is not surprising that ownership questions arise. The property of the road went through an annexation process to clarify that those land areas are now within the City of Dover. Typically, when the property is annexed any adjacent right away is brought in and made part of the City. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that once the property is annexed the right- of-way is owned by the public and the City of Dover acts on behalf of the public in ownership. She explained they do not call dedication for maintenance until that formal process happens after the street has been built to the City’s standards. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams explained the red hatched lines are showing through deed research and survey shows where the property of the road, the right-of-way exists today. Page 49

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 13 Item #2. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Rishell stated they have not considered Mr. Paige’s proposal of 125 apartments because they have not really explored full development options of the property, other than just looking at developing the property by right. Mr. Rishell explained that as far as density goes and requirements as far as that, they must explore their development options. Mr. Rishell noted that he did not believe there was any consideration given to the reduction in density, as it relates to this application. Mr. Rishell stated they are primarily focused on accessing the property using public lands in trying to meet city standards and requirements as much as possible and improving a scenario in a situation that is much better than exists today. Mr. Rishell explained that as you can see the road, as it exists today is half on private property and asking for a few waivers that are due to basically existing conditions that are out of anyone's control just because of the way the properties were plotted. Reverend Raymond Fisher a property owner on Raymond Street stated years ago, that the City named the street after him because he lived there so long. Mr. Fisher stated he was concerned about traffic and agreed with Dr. Mishoe and her brother, Mr. Paige. Mr. Fisher stated for over 60 years, that is where he raised his children, his oldest son is 60 years old, and they have not had traffic problems. Mr. Fisher stated as Brother Paige said, if you open the door, you'll never get it closed. Mr. Fisher stated he knew they would not want it or anybody else running through their street at all times of night, with all kinds of noise and everything. Mr. Fisher noted he did not think my heart could stand it; he is too old now to try to go through that kind of process. Mr. Fisher stated his objection is to get rid of those apartments or limit the number. Mr. Fisher stated the gentleman would want him to come into his territory and he sees it is going to be a problem. Mr. Fisher stated he thinks they need quietness as a community, just like everybody else, and are not asking for any favors. They are just asking for what is right for them as what is right for you and your family and your community. Ms. Bennett read Mr. Anderson’s comment on WebEx that stated “I am troubled by the number of exceptions and waivers sought. It shows me that the infrastructure is inadequate for the density of the project. The safety concerns are inescapable to me. I want to support growth. I believe in property rights. I also believe in common sense safety rules. I would like to see a couple of single- family homes. If this is to be developed, the safety and infrastructure concerns and environmental sensitivity of the land mitigate against high-density development.” Mr. Neil moved for the recommendation the approval of the Planning Commission’s recommendation to accept the Request for Waivers to include the elimination of the sidewalk and extension of the cul-de-sac and denying the Request for Waiver for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac). The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and the motion failed by a roll call vote of 1-6. (Mr. Neil voted yes) (Mr. Anderson and Ms. Arndt were absent, and Mr. Sudler recused himself prior to this Agenda item) Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee meeting; hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Page 50

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 26, 2022 PAGE 14 Item #2. Mr. Sudler reentered the meeting at 8:04 p.m. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting; hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Roy Sudler, Jr. Council President RS/re Attachment #1 - Petition Against the Request for Waiver submitted by adjacent property owners. Page 51

Item #7. Monthly Report June 2022 Office of City Assessor Page 52

Item #7. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of June 2021/2022 the Month of June 2021/2022 44 45 $4,000 50 38 Thousands 40 33 $2,160 25 29 30 $2,000 20 $148 $51 $203 $0 $0 10 1 3 0 0 2021 $121 $48 2021 0 $0 2022 2022 First Time Buyer for the Month June 2021/2022 Realty Property of June 2021/2022 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to Recording 44 50 38 $144 40 $150 29 Millions 25 Res. Non‐First $100 $10 30 $50 $8 $6 $7 $14 $0 $0 2021 Time Buyers 20 $0 Res. First Time 2022 10 Buyers 0 2021 2022 Major Updates April May June Assessment Change $0 $0 $13,830,100 Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 54 $9,383,500 $13,445,200 0.70 1.05 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. 1 Page 53

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CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 1 Item #8. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2021 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance - $7,550.00 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF BUDGETED AMOUNT THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT. TOTAL COUNCIL P.O. #/ TOTAL YEAR TO DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # CHARGES DATE 07/09/21 Anderson Code Purple Kent Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $250.00 $250.00 County the designation of $250.00 of his Anderson dated community enhancement funds 07/01/2021 and to Code Purple Kent County for letter from Ennio assisting 6 students to receive Emmanuel CPKC free lessons for three months at dated 06/30/2021 the Dog Pound Training Center 07/28/21 Anderson Westside Family Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $350.00 $600.00 Healthcare the designation of $350.00 of his Anderson dated community enhancement funds 07/22/2021 and to the Westside Family letter from Ms. Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Maggie Norris children dental hygiene kits for Bent dated the Greater Dover Healthcare 07/22/2021 Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 07/28/21 Arndt Westside Family Councilperson Email from Tricia $350.00 $950.00 Healthcare Arndt authorized the designation Arndt dated of $350.00 of her community 07/23/2021 and enhancement funds to the letter from Ms. Westside Family Healthcare for Maggie Norris 275 backpacks, children dental Bent dated hygiene kits for the Greater Dover 07/22/2021 Healthcare Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 08/03/22 Page 59 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 2 Item #8. 07/28/21 Rocha Westside Family Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $500.00 $1,450.00 Healthcare the designation of $500.00 Rocha dated of his community enhancement 07/22/2021 and funds to the Westside Family letter from Ms. Healthcare for 275 backpacks, Maggie Norris children dental hygiene kits for Bent dated the Greater Dover Healthcare 07/22/2021 Blitz (IRT) from 08/01 - 09/2021 08/18/21 Neil Persimmon Park Councilman Neil authorized the Email from Fred $100.00 $1,550.00 Place designation of $100.00 of his Neil dated community enhancement funds 08/16/2021 and to Persimmon Park Place to email from Ms. provide school supplies to Karen M. families in need Reilly-Morton dated 08/16/2021 09/08/21 Rocha Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $150.00 $1,700.00 the designation of $150.00 of his Rocha dated community enhancement funds 09/03/2021 and to Main Street Dover for the Paint Invoice from Ms. Dover! Event Diane Laird #08-16-21-DDP-P D-CounRocha 10/04/21 Anderson Central Delaware Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $500.00 $2,200.00 Housing the designation of $500.00 of his Anderson dated Collaborative - community enhancement funds 09/29/2021 and House for Hope to Central Delaware Housing letter from Mr. Collaborative - House for Hope to Larry W. assit with filing their IRS Tax Merchant dated Form 990 for nonprofits 09/28/2021 10/04/21 Boggerty Central Delaware Councilman Boggerty Email from $500.00 $2,700.00 Housing authorized the designation of Andre Boggerty Collaborative - $500.00 of his community dated 09/30/2021 House for Hope enhancement funds to Central and letter from Delaware Housing Collaborative - Mr. Larry W. House for Hope to assit with filing Merchant dated their IRS Tax Form 990 for 09/28/2021 nonprofits 10/04/21 Taylor Main Street Dover Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $150.00 $2,850.00 the designation of $500.00 of his Taylor, Jr. dated community enhancement funds 10/06/2021 and Main Street Dover to sponsor invoice from their Paint Dover Event Diane Laird dated 09/14/2021 08/03/22 Page 60 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 3 Item #8. 11/17/21 Taylor DEMCO Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Ralph $300.00 $3,150.00 designation of $300.00 of his Taylor, Jr. dated community enhancement funds 11/17/2021 and to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from DEMCO dated 11/17/2021 11/17/21 Boggerty DEMCO Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $200.00 $3,350.00 the designation of $200.00 of his Boggerty dated community enhancement funds 11/16/2021 and to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from DEMCO dated 11/17/2021 11/18/21 TAYLOR OPERATION Councilman Taylor authorized Email from Ralph $500.00 $3,850.00 GOBBLE FOOD the designation of $500.00 of his Taylor dated BANK OF DE community enhancement funds 11/17/2021 and to Food bank of DE invoice from Food Bank of DE dated 11/17/2021 11/30/21 ANDERSON TRACY PALMER Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $300.00 $4,150.00 MINISTRIES the designation of $300.00 of his Anderson dated community enhancement fund to 11/30/2021 and TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES TRACY PALMER for Christmas Giveaway MINISTRIES for Christmas Giveaway 12/09/21 Boggerty TRACY PALMER Councilman Boggerty authorized $250.00 $4,400.00 MINISTRIES the designation of $250.00 of his community enhancement fund to TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES 12/16/21 Rocha TRACY PALMER for Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $500.00 $4,900.00 MINISTRIES the designation of $150.00 of his Rocha dated community enhancement funds 12/16/2021 and to TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES letter from for the food panty TRACY PALMER MINISTRIES dated 11/24/2021 12/16/21 Rocha DEMCO Councilman Rocha authorized Email from Gerald $300.00 $5,200.00 the designation of $300.00 of his Rocha dated community enhancement funds 12/16/2021 and to DEMCO for Christmas Gifts invoice from DEMCO dated 11/10/2021 08/03/22 Page 61 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 4 Item #8. 01/18/22 Taylor Inner City Cultural Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Ralph $250.00 $5,450.00 League designation of $250.00 of his Taylor dated community enhancement funds 1/18/2022 to Inner City Cultural League 03/22/22 Anderson Choose Joy Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $500.00 $5,950.00 the designation of $500.00 of his Anderson dated community enhancement fund to 3/17/2022, email Choose Joy for Fire Victims from Choose Joy dated 3/17/2022 03/28/22 Anderson United Way of Councilman Anderson authorized Email from David $100.00 $6,050.00 Delaware the designation of $100.00 of his Anderson dated community enhancement fund to 3/24/2022, email United Way of Delaware for My from United Way Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022 03/28/22 Boggerty United Way of Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $100.00 $6,150.00 Delaware the designation of $100.00 of his Boggerty dated community enhancement fund to 3/25/2022, email United Way of Delaware for My from United Way Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022 03/28/22 Anderson Still Dover Stong Councilman Anderson authorized Email from $500.00 $6,650.00 (CenDel the designation of $500.00 of his David Anderson Foundation) community enhancement fund to dated 3/17/2022, Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for email from Tina the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated 3/17/2022 03/29/22 Boggerty Still Dover Stong Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $250.00 $6,900.00 (CenDel the designation of $250.00 of his Boggerty dated Foundation) community enhancement fund to 3/17/2022, email Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for from Tina the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated 3/17/2022 04/01/22 Boggerty The Vines Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $1,000.00 $7,900.00 Community the designation of $1000.00 of his Boggerty dated Project community enhancement fund to 3/31/2022, email The Vines Community Project to from Rev. Carol aid the City of Dover's battle Harris dated against opiod and substance 3/30/2022 addiction 08/03/22 Page 62 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 5 Item #8. 04/01/22 Neil The Vines Councilman Neil authorized Email from $200.00 $8,100.00 Community the designation of $200.00 of his Fred Neil dated Project community enhancement fund to 04/1/2022, email The Vines Community Project to from Rev. Carol aid the City of Dover's battle Harris dated against opiod and substance 3/30/2022 addiction 04/14/22 Sudler United Way of Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Roy $200.00 $8,300.00 Delaware the designation of $200.00 of his Sudler dated community enhancement fund to 4/14/2022, email United Way of Delaware for My from United Way Very Own Library Celebration at of Delaware dated Fairview Elementary School. 3/24/2022 04/14/22 Sudler Still Dover Stong Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Roy $1,800.00 $10,100.00 (CenDel the designation of $1,800.00 of Sudler dated Foundation) his community enhancement fund 4/14/2022, email to Still Dover Strong (CenDel) for from Tina the fire victims of March 17, 2022 Bradbury dated 3/17/2022 04/26/22 Boggerty The 302 Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $300.00 $10,400.00 Movement the designation of $300.00 of his Boggerty dated community enhancement fund to 4/26/2022, email The 302 Movement for from Tracey homelessness in Kent County. Weems dated 4/23/2022 05/03/22 Boggerty HOPE Foundation Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $1,200.00 $11,600.00 the designation of $1,200.00 Boggerty dated of his community enhancement 05/03/2022 fund to The HOPE Foundation for community events and youth programming. 05/06/22 Boggerty John Wesley Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from Andre $600.00 $12,200.00 Community Center the designation of $600.00 Boggerty dated of his community enhancement 05/06/2022 fund to the John Wesley Community Center for outreach supplies for the Annual HIV 05/24/22 Rocha Inner City Cultural Testing Day.Rocha authorized Councilman Email from Gerald $1,050.00 $13,250.00 League the designation of $1,000.00 of Rocha dated his community enhancement fund 05/232022 to the Inner City Cultural League for the Sankofa Performing Arts Festival 08/03/22 Page 63 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

CITY COUNCIL FY 21/22 Page 6 Item #8. 06/16/22 Arndt The 302 Councilwoman Arndt authorized Email from Tricia $300.00 $13,550.00 Movement 300.00 of her community Arndt dated enhancement fund to The 302 6/16/2022 movement for their 2nd Annual Book Bag and Supply Drive 06/28/22 Boggerty Dover Fire Dept Councilman Boggerty authorized Email from $600.00 $14,150.00 600.00the designation of his Boggerty dated community enhancement fund to 5-19-2022 the Dover Fire Department 06/28/22 Taylor Tracy Palmer Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Taylor $500.00 $14,650.00 Ministries designation of $500.00 of his date 6-28-2022 community enhancement funds to Tracy Palmer Ministries 06/28/22 Taylor Inner City Cultural Councilman Taylor authorized the Email from Taylor $800.00 $15,450.00 League designation of $250.00 of his date 6-28-2022 community enhancement funds to Inner City Cultural League 06/28/22 Pillsbury CASA Councilwoman Pillsbury Email from $500.00 $15,950.00 authorized $500.00 of her Pillsbury community enhancement funds 6/28/2022 to CASA 06/28/22 Pillsbury Dover Fire Dept Councilwoman Pillsbury Email from $1,000.00 $16,950.00 authorized $1000.00 of her Pillsbury community enhancement funds 6/28/2022 to Dover Fire Department 06/30/22 Sudler Oasis Youth Councilman Sudler authorized Email from Sudler $500.00 $17,450.00 Outreach Inc the designation of $500.00 of his 6/29/2022 community enhancement fund to Oasis Youth Outreach Inc $17,450.00 Budgeted District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance Amount $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $5,000.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Taylor $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $650.00 $1,850.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $300.00 $2,200.00 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $2,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $2,500.00 $0.00 TOTAL $17,450.00 $7,550.00 Page 64 08/03/22 S:\BUDGETS\Coun-22.qpw

Item #9. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT June 2022 Page 65

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Item #9. June 2022 Activities • Fiscal year 2023 – Budget Finalization • Utility Rates Announcements / Review • Tax Collections, Agreements • Utility Billing, Phase 4, ERP Implementation • Recruitment DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION ACTIVITIES Utility Disconnections There were 20 days available for disconnection JUNE 2022 processing. Note that temperature delays may affect the City’s ability to disconnect for The City of Dover Customer Service Department values Diversity, Equity, non-payment. and Inclusion. We strive to provide quality services to external and internal customers through our daily activities. This segment will Total All Delinquent Utility Accounts as of highlight activities provided to internal department staff. June 30, 2022 = 2,065 - $679,833.82 • Participation in monthly D, E & I team meetings or activities. Total Collected Through Disconnections For June 30, 2022 = $172,141.00 • ERP Training Session included staff input. • Signage to encourage inclusion of all. Total Accounts Disconnected 635 • Goodwill Committee – Birthday / Life Events recognition • Preparation for “Together We Succeed” event Customer Service Mission Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department Page 68

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #9. Electric Divisions System Peak Total System Load Number of New Month outages customers Sep 20 61,833 Services Sep 20 142.05 Oct 20 55,494 May 20 3 181 May 20 2 Oct 20 102.70 Jun 20 11 2,828 Jun 20 19 Nov 20 95.03 Nov 20 52,898 Jul 20 19 536 Jul 20 10 Dec 20 103.07 Dec 20 60,904 Aug 20 16 13,167 Aug 20 17 Jan 21 62,356 Sep 20 5 3551 Sep 20 16 Jan 21 103.85 Oct 20 5 738 Oct 20 8 Feb 21 103.54 Feb 21 58,116 Nov 20 7 3,230 Nov 20 12 Mar 21 96.05 Mar 21 56,803 Dec 20 0 0 Dec 20 15 Apr 21 106.06 Apr 21 52,494 Jan 21 1 2 Jan 21 9 May 21 56,801 Feb 21 3 1518 Feb 21 7 May 21 135.17 Mar 21 4 568 Mar 21 20 Jun 21 156.90 Jun 21 69,150 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14 Jul 21 156.16 Jul 21 79,792 May 21 9 733 May 21 6 Aug 21 164.90 Aug 21 77,971 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40 Sep 21 65,002 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9 Sep 21 140.78 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11 Oct 21 117.77 Oct 21 58,157 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20 Nov 21 95.71 Nov 21 55,279 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16 Dec 21 58,299 Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23 Dec 21 96.13 Dec 21 13 1540 Dec 21 22 Jan 22 107.95 Jan 22 65,916 Jan 22 11 1599 Jan 22 17 Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Feb 22 6 1005 Feb 22 8 Mar 22 99.08 Mar 22 56,876 Mar 22 5 512 Mar 22 18 Apr 22 50,847 Apr 22 1 350 Apr 22 20 Apr 22 92.65 May 22 13 4,199 May 22 21 May 22 143.11 May 22 59,233 June 22 19 6,639 June 22 11 June 22 June 22 This information not available until Power Plant computer is replaced. 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 22 YTD FY 21 FY 20 61.52 347.76 42.25 Outages Average Response Time Goal is less than 30 minutes Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date 19 114 27.7 Minutes 28 Minutes PROGRAM UPDATES JUNE 22 JUNE 21 FY22 YTD Tree Trimming 340 255 2,400 Number of Oil Releases 0 0 3 Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0 New Services 11 19 19669 Page

Item #9. Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report JUNE 2022 Fleet Maintenance PM Work Orders Completed: 52 Number of Tire Repairs: 23 Number of Road Repairs: 11 Other Work Orders: 65 Repair Hours: 254.5 Road Repair Hours: 13.5 Total Work Orders: 117 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc. Hours: 28 PM Hours: 100.5 # of Scheduled PM’s: 25 # of PM’s Completed: 52 Major Program Updates JUNE JUNE MEASURE 2022 2021 DIFFERENCE Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM 52 out of 25 44 out of 25 appointments vs scheduled PM’s 32.00 % 208.00 % 176.00 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities Maintenance Facilities - Routine work orders 48 out of 53 53 out of 72 completed within 5 days 16.96 % 90.57 % 73.61 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities - Emergency work orders 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 completed within 2 days 0.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities: Total Work Orders Written in June: 58 Total Work Orders Completed in June: 66 (includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete) Page 70

Item #9. HUMAN RESOURCES June 2022 Montly Hired vs Resigned vs Promoted 9 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 55 5 5 55 5 5 5 5 44 4 4 4 333 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jun '21 Jul '21 Aug '21 Sept '21 Oct '21 Nov '21 Dec '21 Jan '22 Feb '22 Mar '22 Apr '22 May '22 Jun '22 Hired Resigned/Term/Retired Transferred/Promoted June – Retire 0; Resigned 1; Terminated 0 CY Hired, Resigned, Promoted 80 70 67 60 57 54 50 47 44 41 42 41 40 35 33 32 31 30 22 20 18 20 15 16 10 4 0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Hired Terminated, Resigned, Retired Transferred or Pormoted Page 71

Item #9. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees 420 400 31 380 24 360 28 23 24 340 383 368 346 351 320 345 300 June '18 June '19 June '20 June '21 June '22 Full-Time Part-Time -Numbers do not reflect, temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee or council members Part-time employees (4 Pitts Center, 1 Recreation, 22 Library, 3 Police Department, 1 Central Services) EEOC Demographics 450 400 91 350 83 76 78 78 300 250 200 150 297 296 309 317 291 100 50 0 June '18 June '19 June '20 June '21 June '22 Cucasian Minority Position Hired: Fire Dispatcher (2), Motor Equipment Operator I – Sanitation, Motor Equipment Operator II – Sanitation, Customer Service Clerk I, Laborer II Transferred/Promoted: Page 72

Item #9. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: Customer Service Clerk I Positions on Terminal Leave: Building Maintenance Craftsperson-September, Police Officer - September Open or Currently Recruiting* Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. June 2022 Electric 1 Public Works 2 Police 9 Water Wastewater 1 All Other Departments 5 Totals 18 *Not used for Budgeting Purposes Electric: Electrical Engineer I Public Works: Motor Equipment Operator I – Streets (2) Police: (3) Cadet (PT), Police Officer (3), Police Clerk I, Communication Operator, Central Services Coordinator Water/Wastewater: Motor Equipment Operator I All Other Departments: Administrative Assistant – Finance, Administrative Assistant – Mayor’s Office, Planning Director, Building Maintenance Craftsperson, Planner II, Turnover Statistics 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Turnover % 6.75 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 8.59 Termination Turnover % 1.08 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 0.76 Resignation Turnover % 4.05 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 3.28 Retirement Turnover % 1.62 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 0.76 Other - - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 0.00 2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE 2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric Page 73

Item #9. HUMAN RESOURCES (Continued) Average Employees 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Number of Employees Separating 25 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 19 from Service Average Number of 356 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 392 Full-time Employees Average Number of 25 23 15 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 27 Part-time Employees * Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated Worker’s Compensation June June Category 2021 2022 Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 1 3 Monthly Workers Comp. 11 147.5 Hours used by employees Workers Compensation Cost FY2022 $7 $11 $18 $2 Department $5 $7 $3 $69 $125 $30 Total Cost (In thousands) Total: $277,000 *8/2021 graph changed to FY Page 74

Item #9. Information Technology Department July 2022 Report Larry Josefowski, Director Metrics: Network attacks continue to be effectively blocked; the number of lower level, less complex attacks continue to rise, although more complex ones seem to be decreasing, perhaps due to changing tactics, or that we are less of a target. Our number of internal tickets handled dropped slightly, likely due to holidays and vacations. CISA detected vulnerabilities, which are all on servers that are isolated from our internal network, remain at previous levels as we await patching from the 2 vendors. Network Security (Internal): Work continued cutting over our new core switches to handle building and department switches that feed these switches. Significant improvement was noted in the amount of network errors due to these changes, although greater improvement is expected next month as the process continues. End of life equipment continues to be an issue, but some additional hardware is expected in the third quarter, although supply chain issues will likely push any additional replacement until the second quarter of 2023. Network Security (External): IT implemented another no-cost security offering by CISA, and that is of Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting. It blocks requests from those domains that are known to harbor malware, phishing, and ransomware – one report indicates this tool blocks 99% of ransomware attempts. Work on the remediation of the findings of the Cybersecurity Resource Review (CRR) has shifted towards one of the key parts, and that is of Asset Management. IT has taken a step back to review existing tools that track equipment, and to see where we can leverage that to minimize manual reporting. We expect to have a direction forward as to what tools we are going to use for which items next month. Training: Larry attended the 16-hour FEMA course, “Community Cybersecurity Information Sharing”, which offered ways to get community organizations and individuals involved in cybersecurity. Teresa attended a Cybersecurity training and competition that she was invited to attend in coordination with her school, which increased the cybersecurity posture of the city. Other: We enforced a systems freeze during the last 2 weeks of the month, due to end of fiscal year concerns. This delayed non-essential patching and some system work, but a standard industry practice. Patching and implementation of some network reengineering will resume next month. We attended several meetings on potential significant grants that will be managed by the state for local municipalities. Part of this is the development of state plans on how they will allocate funds, and we are trying to be part of that planning process. Tyler/Munis: We got further clarity on our Tyler/Munis support model, which has been a bit an issue. When we call in, we sometimes were asked about a support contract. Our understanding was that since we were under implementation it was not needed. This is true for those modules that are currently being implemented; if you have deployed and have the modules in production, any support requires a contract. While IT has become more involved in basic system maintenance, the complexity of Munis necessitates a support contract. We’ve asked for the cost of a support contact, as well as some information regarding additional training for IT. We’ve also asked for a quite on their disaster recover service. Right now, if a significant disaster such as fire or a flood occurred in this area, it would take a significant amount of time to restore the system to full operations, Page 75

Item #9. with acquisition of the necessary hardware (switches and servers) taking several weeks at a minimum. Additional time to configure switches and reimage servers could increase the amount of time needed to get Tyler back up and running. SCADA system review and configuration started, with final system to be developed early next month. Feedback regarding the WebEx phone system was generally positive. TOTAL # of attacks # of "High Level" attacks 30000 450 25000 400 350 20000 300 15000 250 10000 200 5000 150 100 0 50 0 January February March April May June # of Incidents CISA Detected Vulnerabilities 90 18 80 16 14 70 12 60 10 50 8 40 6 4 30 2 20 0 10 0 January February March April May June Page 76

Reference Transactions June 2022 Item #9. Adults 868 Teens 207 Children 519 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 Circulation June '22 FYTD '22 June '21 FYTD '21 Dover Residents 10,597 131,405 9,986 69,609 E-Books 3,572 43,013 3,440 43,414 Kent Residents Total - 6,686 74,251 6,237 37,888 ~Harrington 54 13 ~Milford 74 36 ~Smyrna 377 367 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 6,181 5,821 Non-County Residents 1,379 13,019 1,150 6,838 New Registrations Dover Residents 247 2,263 217 1,254 Kent Residents Total - 127 940 59 145 ~Harrington 0 0 ~Milford 0 0 ~Smyrna 1 2 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 126 57 Non-County Residents 14 60 3 5 Registered Library Users as of 6/30/22 Registered Library Users as of 6/30/21 City of Dover Residents 17,880 City of Dover Residents 19,341 Kent County Residents 6,353 Kent Co. Residents 6,215 Sussex County Residents 250 Sussex Co. Residents 280 New Castle Co. Residents 346 New Castle Co. Residents 365 Out of State 22 Other 21 TOTAL 24,851 26,222 Other Visitors 17,409 144,064 8,550 21,055 *Visitors - Curbside Pick-up 0 0 0 27,314 Meeting Room Usage 3,139 21,404 363 1,758 Photocopier Usage 342 4,182 270 829 Computer Printing Usage 2,316 26,790 1,627 4,125 Computer Users 1,334 14,837 967 2,611 Wireless Computer Users 1,700 12,355 375 3,014 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 49 35 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 57 90 Holds Sent 2,923 4,418 Holds Received 1,772 3,101 TOTAL 4,801 57,361 7,644 102,516 Tech Services/Items Added 1,208 2,030 Tech Services/Items Deleted 4,405 284 1,185 Passport Services/Customers 218 2,340 198 873 Passport Services/Revenue $9,227 $96,707 $7,886 $37,808 Monthly Highlights ►265 attended / viewed 27 programs for adults. Job Center Statistics ►52 attended / viewed 9 program for teens. June 2022 June 2021 ►1,159 attended / viewed 18 programs for children. Number of Walk-in Hours Open 30 0 ► 0 volunteers. Number of Walk-in Participants 10 0 Number of Volunteer Hours 0 0 * Estimated Figure 0 attended 0 programs/classes coordinated through the Job Center. Page 77

Parks & Recreation Item #9. Monthly Report - June 2022 Parks & Recrea on Highlights  Jack Conrad Memorial Fishing Derby was held in partnership with Dover Elks Lodge BPOE 1903. A record 104 children fished to win prizes and awards. The biggest fish was scored as a e so two (2) of them took home prizes! The most fish was also a top category in this years event. The event even drew our own Mayor Chris ansen to sound the start. Pictures below only capture a part of the fun!  Summer Indoor Basketball League prac ces have started. The summer season drew in 172 boys & girls. Games start on Saturdays, July 16. Volunteer coaches are always hard to find. Know anyone who might be interested?? Send them our way!  CIP Projects are a top focus as we end the fiscal year. Grant repor ng and reimbursements will be submi ed in the next weeks. We are also following up the Skatepark Grant and AARP grant that are available for upcoming projects.  Co‐Ed Adult Volleyball League concluded the spring season with team The Federa on as season champs.  Eighteen (18) Park Pavilion Permits were issued for June.  John W. Pi s Recrea on Center staff con nued to follow established COVID‐19 protocols within the recrea on center. Performing Arts Series on The Green, Thursday evenings. Show Ɵme: 7 pm Recreation Revenue Breakdown Biggest Fish ‐ Tie Most Fish June 2022 June 2021 General Recrea on $850.00 General Recrea on 147.00 Trips $0 Trips 720.00 Camps $25,686.00 Camps 18,110.00 Leagues $2,225.00 Leagues 7,909.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions $500.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions 1,160.00 June Outdoor Sports & Leagues Par cipant & Spectator Count Program Ac vity Par cipants Spectators Loca on June FYTD 22 June 21 FYTD 21 Par cipants 22 Youth Soccer League 1394 1638 Schu e Park Senior So ball League 510 121 Schu e Park General Recrea on 75 929 54 403 Camps 825 2,627 476 476 Church So ball League 1728 1344 Schu e Park Open Gym 93 2,117 139 1,423 Tuesday Night Track 510 159 DHS Sports 38 1,542 0 COVID Evening Soccer Clinic 76 85 Schu e Park Leagues 1,170 27,707 334 4,658 Youth Soccer Camp 184 50 Schu e Park Page 78

Item #9. Grounds Monthly Report Jun-22 Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew - Continued trimming street trees. Tree Work Completed - Trimmed and removed overgrowth at Court St Tree's Trimmed 124 tank lot. Tree's Removed 32 - Removed overgrowth from fences at Williams Park. Root Pruning 0 Stumps Removed 0 Beautification Crew: Trees Planted 0 - Completed planting flower beds. - Watering and weeding daily. Mowing Crew: - Mowing route's are on schedule. - Mowers were serviced on rainy days. Litter Removal: - Litter is being picked up on city property as per the weekly schedule. - Litter person has been diligent in the reporting of destruction in City parks. - 583 Total 90 gallon cans collected. Parks Crew: - Continued lining soccer fields for games. - Continued to prep softball fields for games. - Continued picking up trash and debris in parks. - Setup and removed stage as requested. Miscellaneous: - Bush hogging is being completed. - 8 Yard repairs were completed. - 20 shopping carts were removed from City property and returned to stores. Page 79

Item #9. Trees Trimmed 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 Trees Removed 40 30 20 10 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 90 Gallon Litter Cans Collected 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 Page 80

Item #9. June 2022 Procurement & Inventory Report Measure FY 2022 FY 2021 DIFFERENCE Issue Effectiveness – How often the FY 2022 (To date) FY 2021 (Total) warehouse has what the departments [1610/ (1610+241)] *100 [1907/ (1907+291)] *100 0.22% need when it’s needed. 86.98% 86.76% [issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100 Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the material stocked is the material being 0.98 Turnovers per year 0.91 Turnovers per year 0.07 Turnovers per year used. (2020-2021 Goal 1 per year) WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS FUEL USE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS) Unleaded: 142,187 gallons 133,411 gallons Electric: $ 383,485.73 217 Line Items Diesel: 80,187 gallons 77,201 gallons Water: $ 14,075.82 34 Line Items Dollars Spent: $650,776.31 $346,617.62 General: $ 20,964.51 81 Line Items Total: $ 418,526.06 332 Line Items Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE FY 2022 TO DATE FY 2021 TO DATE Electric: $3,932,680.66 $1,793,658.39 Electric: $1,605,171.82 $1,249,727.04 Water: $97,262.20 $70,132.01 Water: $54,135.57 $99,789.66 Wastewater: $0.00 $5,329.99 Wastewater: $3,179,21 $2,761.53 General: $188,899.07 $112,379.52 General: $121,794.37 $117,750.98 Total: $4,218,841.93 $1,981,499.91 *Total: $1,786,475.73 $1,470,047.54 Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services FY2022 FY2021 FY 2022 TO DATE FY2021 TO DATE Total Dollar Value: $2,447,063.63 $1,760,030.77 $155,676.82 $149,263.44 Total Line Items: 1,014 1,080 * Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Sale from Stock (SS) and Electric Returns (ER). Current Bid/RFP Status BID REQUESTING COMMODITY TERM STATUS AS OF July 1, 2022 NUMBER DEPARTMENT 100' Aerial Tower for DFD 22-0031FD One Time Fire Department Forwarded to Fire Dept on 5/18/2022 Silver Lake Production Well 22-0033WW One Time Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 5/17/2022 North State Street Water Main Bid opening scheduled for July 6, 2022 @ 2:00 22-0035WW One Time Water/Wastewater Replacement PM Garrison Oak Technical Park Electric 22-0036EL One Time Forwarded to Electric Department on 6/16/2022 Substation Switchgear Department Page 81

Item #9. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS June 2022 MONTHLY REPORT GIS GIS PROJECT HOURS Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training 2% 10% 32% 35% 7% 1% 13% GIS PROJECT HOURS Other City-Wide DWW DPW Tax Mayor IT Cust. Service Dover PD City Manager City Clerk Planning & Insp. Library Parks & Rec Electric 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 GIS Project Hours Page 82

Item #9. SANITATION MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS) Bulk Rear Automated 1015.92 969.03 977.24 959.76 943.45 889.91 888.37 861.69 879.47 840.53 846.68 792.94 720.09 155.85 135.73 141.86 151.04 143.96 174.23 129.76 155.48 136.88 128.04 185.43 83.01 72.46 155.37 164.33 155.54 168.5 150.58 138.41 71.85 124.26 156.68 147.1 118.57 106.41 81.45 JUN 21 JUL 21 AUG 21 SEP 21 OCT 21 NOV 21 DEC 21 JAN 22 FEB 22 MAR 22 APRIL 22 MAY 22 JUNE 22 SANITATION HOURS 600 571 555 485 500 465 400 376 336 294.5 300 254 200 100 0 Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste June 2021 June 2022 SANITATION June 22 FYTD 22 June 21 FYTD 21 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 226 2,100 227 2,552 Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,246.03 13,760.10 1,357 13,106 90-gallon Containers Delivered 19 350 70 693 300-gallon Containers Delivered 2 8 0 15 Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 17 200 33 354 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS) June 2022 22,511 9,840 307,240 13.65 Page 83

Item #9. STREETS / STORMWATER MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 140 0 13700 6 1125 43 757 0 3605 0 5579 1340 0 0 3451 10790 0 5552 76 0 410 93.5 331 76 88 1337 0 1170 126 0 0 0 0 1499 75 1208 1783 0 1345 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 78 1204 Leaf Collection (miles) 78.5 634 0 0 645 135 Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) STREETS / STORMWATER June 22 FYTD 22 June 21 FYTD 21 Signs Installed 14 89 6 48 Signs Repaired 42 279 10 110 Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 186 18,835 0 15,722 New Posts Installed 7 85 3 105 Storm Catch Basins Repaired 4 19 9 57 Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 24 122.5 36 219.25 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 0 19 2 41 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 0 16.25 2.5 39.75 Hot Mix Patching (tons) 6.33 37.7 5.13 22.603 Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 14.5 57 9 59 Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 19.5 116.25 6 117.75 Concrete Work (hrs) 7 349.5 93 368 Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) .62 72.52 19.012 54.782 Ditch Work (hrs) 0 94 0 36 Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 8 44.75 1 39.5 Street Sweeping (miles) 1,783 3,001.04 1,340 13,539 Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 135 5,676.5 76 971 Leaf Collection (miles) 0 9,225 0 7,306 Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 12,864.5 13.5 11,885.5 Page 84

Item #9. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Jun-22 Inflow & Infiltration Costs $200,000.00 This chart indicates the amount of money the City is spending on treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is $180,000.00 being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the customers. June 2022 had a significantly lower rainfall than June of $160,000.00 2021. $140,000.00 $120,000.00 $100,000.00 $80,000.00 $60,000.00 $40,000.00 $20,000.00 $- Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 I & I Cost Water & Wastewater Repairs 7 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate when drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and thaw cycle expands and contracts the soil, causing cracks in the water line. This 6 was evident in the month of January 2022, 6 water main breaks. 5 4 3 2 1 0 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired Number of Brown Water Complaints 14 This chart indicates the number of complaints the Department receives. Please note that 12 our flushing operatinons occured in April 2021 and October 2021, hence the higher volume. Volume was high in January 2022 due to a 10 private issue at Delaware State University. 8 6 4 2 0 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Jan-22 Feb-22 Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities Sending all staff to Unconscious Bias training – this will provide some enlightenment to staff members on the pitfalls of bias. We are sending office staff out to meet with field staff to collaborate on current operational and future capital projects to gather insight from all team members Two (2) staff members have joined the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. This will hopefully open up some ideas from other City team members on what they are trying to accomplish. Attended June meeting and participated with entire committee. A Department wide picnic occurred on September 30, 2021. The team was able to come together and talk about the vision of the Department and where we want to go. An emphasis was provided to the team to provide any and all ideas to grow the Department. A Department wide event was held on May 2, 2022 to celebrate National Drinking Water Week. A State of the Department is scheduled for late July / early August to bring team together. One on one sessions with all team members and the Director to solicit any ideas and / or improvements for the Department has been initiated and conversations have been promising. Encouraged and provided all staff the ability to participate in the DEI survey to understand the needs and desires of City staff. Page 85

Item #10. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections JUNE 2022 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention As we move into Summer, our Report of June 2022 shows ongoing construction activi- ties citywide. Residential Building Permits for new housing units issued in the month consisted of four Permits in a mix of units types: single family detached dwellings, du- plexes, and a manufactured home placement. New non-residential Building Permits for the month continue to focus on renovation projects in the retail and institutional sec- tors. Department Staff in late June began preparing for the upcoming issuance of Business License renewals to be sent in early July for the licensing year which begins August 1st. The Code Enforcement Division continued their work citywide with numerous new cas- es opened in June with a majority of the cases related to tall grass/weeds violations, exterior property maintenance violations and other Dover Code of Ordinances items. Their Inspections also include 108 Annual Housing Inspections as part of the Rental Dwelling Permit Program. There are 49 active Dangerous Building cases open and a to- tal of 150 buildings are registered as Vacant Buildings. The Office of the Fire Marshal is involved investigations of three (3) new fire incidents. They are also focusing on completion of Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections of educa- tional locations. June meetings returned to the In-person/Hybrid format as the City pivots as necessary making changes in operating procedures related to COVID response. The Planning Commission met in the Hybrid format (meeting offered In-Person and with Virtual For- mat using WebEx also) on June 21, 2022. This Meeting included consideration of the Site Development Plan for the New Courthouse and Parking Garage Structure on South Governors Avenue and West Water Street for the Kent County Family Court. This is an- other step in the development process for redevelopment of a significant project in Downtown Dover. Page 86

Item #10. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Amedisys —1201 College Park Drive Macy’s Omni Service Del-Tech Health Care Center of Excellence Training Center— 100 Campus Drive Once Upon a Child - Dover Commons 1259 N. DuPont Highway Page 87

Item #10. PROGRESS IN PICTURES 49 S. Kirkwood Street NCALL 239 Tea Party Trail Patriot Village Kind Kids Early Learning - 725 Walker Road Multiplex (Residences) —299 College Road Page 88

Item #10. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Dover East Estates—6 Roundtree Drive Dover East Estates—137 Sewan Circle Dover East Estates – 63 Shadow Place Patriot Village (Phase 3 Area), 1504 S. Hancock Avenue Oak Shadows 4 Purple Martin Way Page 89

Item #10. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY2022 Actual Revenue Stream FY2022 Budget (YTD) June % of Budget Business License $1,500,000 $ 1,401,007 93% Manufactured Home License $16,000 $ 13,750 86% Building Permits $450,000 $ 647,598 144% Cert. of Occupancy $10,000 $ 8,305 83% Public Occupancy $25,000 $ 42,041 168% Lodging House $14,000 $ 13,052 93% Plumbing/Heating/Air $100,000 $ 93,197 93% Rental Inspection Fee $437,000 $ 386,890 89% Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 21,573 108% Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 82,636 118% Code Enforcement Fines $40,000 $ 108,642 272% Vacant Building Reg. $100,000 $ 54,750 55% Total P&I Revenue $2,782,000 $ 2,873,441 103% 30-Jun-22 Department Operations—Planning Office The City of Dover continued precautions and awareness as part of the City’s Continuity of Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as per the City COVID Policy amendments. A Limited State of General Emergency issued by the Mayor on May 19, 2022 was lifted on June 8, 2022 allowing meetings to held in-person. Masks while not required are an option as is social distancing. The Meetings of the Boards and Commission supported by this Office returned to the Hybrid format (presented both In-Person and Virtual) in June. Planning Staff continues plan and permit review responsibilities as communicating elec- tronically and conducting Meetings virtually is commonplace. Due to realized efficiencies other meetings, trainings, and workshops also continue in a Virtual format. PLANNING OFFICE—Permit Reviews 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 in order to confirm compliance with the Zoning Ordinance provisions. For June 2022, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 82 Building Permits and 10 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a calendar year total of 493. This tally amount is higher than the last few years when compared to a 2021 year-to-date total of 401 Permits and COs and 2020 year-to-date total of 360 Permits and COs; it is more inline with pre- pandemic Permit volumes experienced. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. Page 90

Item #10. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan im- plementation items as found in Implementation Plan (Chapter 15) items such as the projects, studies, code amendments, and other activities. A copy of the Final Plan (as amended) is available on the Comprehensive Plan website: https://www.cityofdover.com/2019-comprehensive-plan. Visit the Dover Parcel and Zoning Viewer on the City’s website to see zoning information for properties located in Dover. Use the Quick Link on the main page www.cityofdover.com. • DAFB Compatible Use Study: City Planning Staff is part of the Technical Committee for the DAFB Com- patible Use Study. As part of a Department of Defense program initiative, DelDOT is leading this study of uses in a Study Area of a 5-miles radius of the Dover Air Force Base. Consultant assistance for the Study includes the University of Delaware – Institute for Public Administration and Century Engineering. See the project website for more information on activities: https://deldot.gov/projects/Studies/dafb/ • Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan: The Downtown Dover Partnership has retained consult ser- vices for the development of a Strategic Master Plan. The Project Team lead by Mosaic Development Partners is collecting data and meeting with stakeholders. City Staff is participating in the process. See the project webpage for more information activities: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ ddp/Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/ CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY • In June 2022, Residential Building Permits for two (2) Duplex units in Eden Hill Farm TND: Residential District (Phase 1 Area by Chatham Bay), a single family detached dwelling on Spruance Road, and a Manufactured Home placement in Dover East Estates. • Certificates of Occupancy were issued for a multiplex (building of 3 units) on College Road (S-17-28), for two (2) single family detached dwellings in Oak Shadows and in Patriot Village, and for three (3) Manu- factured Home placements in Dover East Estates. • Building Permits activities focused on several office renovation projects, renovations at Race Track Car Wash, a Building Addition at Simon Circle, improvements to the drive-through at the North Dover McDonald’s, renovations to Loockerman Hall on the Delaware State University Campus, and building renovations on the DSU Downtown Campus. • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued for an interior renovation project on the Del Tech Campus. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for office tenant renovations at 1202 College Park Drive, renovations to retail tenant space in Dover Commons, and for the establishment of Kind Kids Day Care at 725 Walker Road (C-22-01). JUNE 2022 (FY22) TOTAL FOR FY22 New Home Permits Issued 3 101 Value of Commercial Projects $4,489,350.00 $29,565,697.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $0.00 $14,179.50 Page 91

Item #10. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY The June Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held once again in the Hybrid Format with In-Person and a Virtual Meeting option using the WebEx telephone/video con- ferencing platform. The Planning Commission Meeting of June 21, 2022 included project updates and ac- tion on three new site development plan applications including the proposed New Family Courthouse & Parking Garage Structure on South Governors Avenue. The Historic District Commission and the Board of Adjustment did not meet in June due to lack of agenda items. Board of Adjustment: The Board of Adjustment did not meet on June 15, 2022. The next Board of Adjust- ment meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022. Historic District Commission: The Historic District Commission did not meet on June 16, 2022. The next Historic District Commission meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2022. Planning Commission The Planning Commission met on June 21, 2022. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022. The following Applications were considered: S-19-13 Office Building at 223 and 225 West Division Street - Planning Commission received an update design revi- sions for this Office Building project at 223 & 225 West Division Street . This Application and Lot Consolidation Plan Application was initially approved for the construction of a three-story 7,671 SF office building together with associ- ated site improvements in July 2019. The subject properties to be combined total 5,120 feet and are located north side of West Division Street east of North New Street. S-22-06 New Courthouse at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street – Planning Commission granted condi- tional approval to the Site Plan for the construction of a five-story 106,711 GFA government building to serve as the new Kent County Family Court to include the Architectural Review Certificate as presented, the Tree Mitigation Plan and waivers for the alternative size of the loading space and the reduction in the garage parking space size. The pro- posal includes a five-story Parking Structure (425 vehicle parking spaces), parking lot, and other site improvements. The Site presently consists of a series of eleven (11) parcels consisting of a total of 3.7499 +/- acres and an alley. The properties are zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), as well as the H (Historic District Zone). The properties are located on the east side of South Governors Ave- nue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The Historic District Commission had recommended approval of the project’s Architectural Review Certification in April 2022. S-22-07 Parking Lot at 446 South Governors Avenue – Planning Commission granted conditional approval of a Site Development Plan Application to permit the construction of a 45-vehicle parking lot to serve the proposed Kent County Family Court. This parking lot is in addition to the proposed parking garage facility proposed for the Kent County Family Courthouse. The Site consists of a parcel of land consisting of a total of 0.4989 +/- acres. The property is zoned C-2A (Limited Central Commercial Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). The property is located on the west side of South Governors Avenue, north of West Water Street. The City is also working with the State regarding the stormwater management plan for this property to assist with drainage im- provements in the area. S-22-09 Dover Apartments at Leipsic Road – Planning Commission granted conditional approval of a Site Develop- ment Application to include of all DAC comments, the Waiver Request for the reduction of the parking requirement, the Active Recreation Plan and the request for partial Cash-in-lieu of the Recreation Area construction, for the con- struction of six (6) 3-story, 46,800 GSF garden style apartment buildings each containing thirty-six (36) units for a to- tal of 216 apartment units. Also proposed are eleven (11) garage buildings, a Clubhouse with Pool, Recreation Facili- ties, parking, and other site improvements. The property is zoned SC-2 (Community Shopping Center Development Zone) and partially subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Tier 3: Excellent Recharge Area. The property is located on the southeast side of Leipsic Road east of North DuPont Highway. Page 92

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Item #10. CDBG FY21 Projects • Homeownership Assistance Program CDBG funds will be used to provide homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers who purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. Seven (7) families have purchased affordable housing in the City of Dover. One (1) family is scheduled to close in July. • Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for the shelter. DIMH has purchased a building for its new shelter location that will be renovated with CDBG funds. The project is underway. • Central Delaware Housing Collaborative CDBG funds will be used to provide operations cost for a women’s shelter. This project is underway. • Milford Housing Homeowner Rehabilitation/Emergency Home Repair Pro- grams 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 emergen- cy home repairs to eliminate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. Emergency Home Repairs have been completed on two (2) owner occupied homes and one (1) single family home is scheduled for renovations. • American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding City Council approved to award a little under $1.4 million in grant funding for Housing and Community Service projects. All projects are underway. Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has expended $50,000 in ARPA funding provid- ing motel vouchers and rental assistance in response to those persons affect- ed by COVID-19 and the Department of Health and Social Services has spent 82% of their grant award by providing motel vouchers and utility payment as- sistance in response to persons affected by COVID-19. Page 93

Item #10. Code Enforcement Activity— JUNE 2022 Case Type Total # for Total # % staff % staff initiated Month YTD (July initiated YTD 2021 to current month June 2022) No valid Rental Permit 46 247 95% 96% No valid Building Permit 9 109 88% 88% Tall grass and weeds 107 1,022 94% 91% Abandoned/Unregistered 12 284 50% 77% Vehicle Annual Housing Inspection 108 1,021 87% 91% Property Maintenance 105 914 74% 76% Exterior Electric Termination 24 150 100% 96% Dover Code of Ordinances 113 998 69% 85% Dangerous Buildings 5 66 20% 19% Zoning 4 37 100% 86% Admin Inspections 45 332 100% 100% Total Cases Opened 555 5,460 Total # of Inspections 1,239 12,678 Total # of Violations 773 8,968 Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 150  Dangerous Buildings – 49  235-239 W Loockerman - Letter of intent sent.  207 N West Street—Letter of intent sent.  749 Slaughter Street—Letter of intent sent.  34 N Governors Avenue—Letter of intent sent. Page 94

Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #10. July 2020— July 2021– Current June 2022 June 2021 June 2021 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued JUNE (2022) JUNE (2021) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Administrative Permit 3 47 6 44 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 36 407 31 375 Building Permits 17 281 19 385 Demolition Permits 5 25 4 21 Fence Permits 25 210 27 176 Fire Prevention Permits 7 69 10 71 Mechanical Permits 39 477 29 312 Plumbing Permits 30 345 22 238 Sign Permits 14 156 15 101 Swimming Pool Permits 4 14 1 7 Subtotal 2031 1730 Business Licenses 79 1932 21 1861 Merchant Licenses 5 347 6 361 Contractor Licenses 25 1275 29 1295 Subtotal 3554 3517 Lodging House Licenses 0 58 0 67 Public Occupancy 13 493 11 456 Rental Dwelling 37 3034 29 3161 Subtotal 3585 3684 Manufactured Homes 1 293 5 340 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections JUNE (2022) JUNE (2021) FY 22 FYTD 22 FY21 FYTD 21 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 400 3590 208 2602 Plumbing/Mechanical 497 3859 381 2570 Certificate of Occupancy 10 89 4 83 Page 95

Item #10. Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance The Fire Marshal’s Office staff investigated three (3) incidents during the month of June to include a fire loss at Stoney Dr. Staff is conducting Annual Fire and Life Safety In- spections at educational occupancies as well as colleges. Staff has also been conducting annual in- spections on food trucks operating within the City of Dover. Staff did walk throughs at the Pride festival, Afri- can American festival, and Comic Con. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 23 332 270 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 47 552 1,137 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/Complaints 23 371 464 C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 24 147 89 Meetings & Walk Through 13 214 177 Fire Plan Review & DAC 10 114 125 Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 2 totaling $10,001 31 totaling $341,701 24 totaling $511,604 Undetermined 1 totaling $10,000 14 totaling $1,052,502 9 totaling $562,401 Incendiary N/A 6 totaling $27,702 4 totaling $20,501 Arrest Made with DPD 0 1 1 Investigation Time 7 hours 145 hours 124 hours Injuries 1 14 6 Deaths 0 1 0 Please feel free to contact our office at any time with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Page 96

Item #11. MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2022 Page 97

Date Range: From 06/01/2022 to 06/30/2022 Incident Run Log Company: All Companies Item #11. Dover Fire Department Equipment Type(s): All Equipment Types Sorted by: Not selected Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth 06/01/2022 30046 2022-000583 02:29 100 SCULL TERR System malfunction, other 0.5 06/02/2022 30046 2022-000584 01:49 120 N STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6 06/02/2022 30046 2022-000585 19:03 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.2 06/02/2022 30046 2022-000586 21:48 WILLIS RD Good intent call, other 0.3 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000587 13:34 631 S STATE ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000588 13:42 305 W REED ST Public service 0.3 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000589 15:15 29 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000590 15:16 56 NICHOLAS DR Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000591 19:49 E DIVISION ST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 1.2 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000592 21:28 E DIVISION ST Police matter 0.6 06/03/2022 30046 2022-000593 22:39 1 CLEAR STREAM DRIVE CO detector activation due to malfunction 0.3 06/04/2022 30046 2022-000594 00:33 136 ORCHARD AVE Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.5 06/04/2022 30046 2022-000595 04:37 3 GRAND HALL Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1.3 06/04/2022 30046 2022-000596 20:11 1094 ARTIS DR Authorized controlled burning 0.3 06/05/2022 30046 2022-000597 01:37 305 S GOVERNORS AVE Public service assistance, other 0.3 06/05/2022 30046 2022-000598 20:50 338 ALDER RD Good intent call, other 0.5 06/05/2022 30046 2022-000599 21:09 415 ANN MOORE ST Public service assistance, other 0.4 06/06/2022 30046 2022-000600 10:21 725 HORSEPOND RD Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 06/06/2022 30046 2022-000601 23:33 254 SHEFFIELD DR Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1.4 06/07/2022 30046 2022-000602 08:48 120 N STATE ST Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.1 06/07/2022 30046 2022-000603 13:24 1350 N DUPONT HWY Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.7 06/08/2022 30046 2022-000604 16:42 222 S DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 06/09/2022 30046 2022-000605 00:13 230 SHEFFIELD DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0.1 06/09/2022 30046 2022-000606 00:27 STATE ROUTE 1 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 0.5 06/09/2022 30046 2022-000607 10:25 213 N BRADFORD ST Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 06/09/2022 30046 2022-000608 15:44 51 WEBBS LN M Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.3 06/10/2022 30046 2022-000609 01:07 132 S NEW ST Police matter 0.2 06/10/2022 30046 2022-000610 02:25 1414 HOPKINS AVE Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.4 06/10/2022 30046 2022-000611 13:21 105 KATRINA WAY Extinguishing system activation due to malfunction 0.5 06/10/2022 30046 2022-000612 20:17 447 COUNTRY DR Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.4 06/11/2022 30046 2022-000613 18:40 409 NOB HILL RD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/11/2022 30046 2022-000614 20:44 801 W DIVISION ST Good intent call, other 0.5 06/12/2022 30046 2022-000615 06:30 1525 MCKEE RD System malfunction, other 0.5 06/12/2022 30046 2022-000616 11:06 118 STONEY DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 06/12/2022 30046 2022-000617 14:23 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 5 Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.3 06/13/2022 30046 2022-000618 16:28 1570 N DUPONT HWY Excessive heat, scorch burns with no ignition 1.1 06/13/2022 30046 2022-000619 18:50 292 PORCHER ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.5 06/13/2022 30046 2022-000620 20:58 1030 FORREST AVE Unauthorized burning 0.5 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000621 08:15 1125 FORREST AVE 101 System malfunction, other 0.6 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000622 09:32 535 S STATE ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000623 13:05 518 BAY RD Sprinkler activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000624 16:44 33 STONEY DR Building fire 1.5 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000625 17:41 640 S STATE ST Overpressure rupture, explosion, overheat other 0.7 06/14/2022 30046 2022-000626 18:42 163 E SHELLDRAKE CIRCLE False alarm or false call, other 0.3 06/15/2022 30046 2022-000627 14:44 1440 N DUPONT HWY Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.3 06/15/2022 30046 2022-000628 14:50 1570 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.0 06/16/2022 30046 2022-000629 18:45 446 S NEW ST Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000630 06:37 1289 WALKER RD BUILD K Assist police or other governmental agency 0.5 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000631 10:08 430 KINGS HWY NE 1 Good intent call, other 0.1 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000632 11:54 760 HOLLY DR Good intent call, other 0.3 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000633 18:25 83 MERION RD Hazardous condition, other 0.3 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000634 19:30 1606 S GOVERNORS AVE Assist invalid 0.3 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000635 20:16 500 PERSIMMON TREE LA 1 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.7 06/17/2022 30046 2022-000636 21:56 717 W DIVISION ST Public service assistance, other 0.2 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000637 06:15 544 NIMITZ RD Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 0.9 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000638 08:47 205 LADY BUG DR False alarm or false call, other 0.3 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000639 09:18 KENTON RD Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 0.4 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000640 12:50 46 S BRADFORD ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.2 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000641 15:07 FORREST AVE Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.6 Page 98 Date: 07/07/2022 Page: 1 Time:16:17

Date FDID Incident# Alarm ### Address Suite Type Lgth 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000642 16:37 BAY RD Arcing, shorted electrical equipment Item #11. 0.2 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000643 17:06 1234 S GOVERNORS AVE No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.4 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000644 20:43 505 BAY RD Extrication, rescue, other 0.2 06/18/2022 30046 2022-000645 23:19 111 W LOOCKERMAN ST Cooking fire, confined to container 0.6 06/19/2022 30046 2022-000646 00:31 305 S GOVERNORS AVE Service Call, other 0.5 06/19/2022 30046 2022-000647 12:22 2800 N DUPONT HWY Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.5 06/19/2022 30046 2022-000648 17:28 588 WINDING CREEK RD Outside rubbish fire, other 0.8 06/19/2022 30046 2022-000649 18:18 43 WASHINGTON ST Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 06/19/2022 30046 2022-000650 19:15 867 ROSE VALLEY SCHOOL RD Attempted burning, illegal action, other 0.4 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000651 02:34 131 SAULSBURY RD Accident, potential accident, other 0.8 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000652 02:40 1570 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000653 04:49 120 N STATE ST No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0.4 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000654 08:54 515 N DUPONT HWY Good intent call, other 0.6 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000655 15:59 725 WALKER RD Smoke or odor removal 0.5 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000656 17:04 44 FREEDOM DR Good intent call, other 0.1 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000657 20:08 791 E LOOCKERMAN ST System malfunction, other 0.7 06/20/2022 30046 2022-000658 21:26 120 N STATE ST Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.0 06/21/2022 30046 2022-000659 09:03 3155 HAZLETTVILLE RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.5 06/21/2022 30046 2022-000660 11:26 841 CHESTNUT GROVE RD Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.7 06/21/2022 30046 2022-000661 11:40 121 S STATE ST Overheated motor 0.5 06/21/2022 30046 2022-000662 23:56 1700 N DUPONT HWY F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.6 06/22/2022 30046 2022-000663 11:37 101 BABB DR Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 06/22/2022 30046 2022-000664 11:50 348 CARLISLE DR Assist invalid 1.8 06/22/2022 30046 2022-000665 16:31 340 TRIBBITT RD Water problem, other 0.7 06/22/2022 30046 2022-000666 22:08 WEBBS LA Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.5 06/23/2022 30046 2022-000667 01:41 1289 WALKER RD BUILD C Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0.3 06/23/2022 30046 2022-000668 10:05 365 N DUPONT HWY Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0.5 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000669 10:15 2672 FORREST AVE Dispatched & canceled en route 0.2 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000670 10:16 222 S DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000671 11:03 BAY RD Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0.7 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000672 11:48 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.2 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000673 12:02 1200 N DUPONT HWY Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000674 15:24 19 TAMMI DR Building fire 0.4 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000675 19:04 29 HOYLAKE CT Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/24/2022 30046 2022-000676 21:12 301 Doveview Drive Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 0.7 06/25/2022 30046 2022-000677 07:36 655 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/25/2022 30046 2022-000678 15:31 SR1 & WHITE OAK RD OVERPASS Dispatched & canceled en route 0.0 06/25/2022 30046 2022-000679 19:57 516 JEFFERIC BLVD Malicious, mischievous false call, other 0.7 06/26/2022 30046 2022-000680 04:41 992 WHATCOAT DR Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 06/26/2022 30046 2022-000681 08:18 51 WEBBS LN E Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 06/26/2022 30046 2022-000682 17:58 GENERALS WAY Animal rescue 0.7 06/26/2022 30046 2022-000683 21:05 1450 FORREST AVE Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire 0.4 06/27/2022 30046 2022-000684 12:46 1200 N DUPONT HWY False alarm or false call, other 0.4 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000685 06:36 1001 N DUPONT HIGHWAY Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 0.6 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000686 07:10 1506 N LITTLE CREEK RD 1 Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000687 09:00 2800 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000688 12:00 397 POST BLVD Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.4 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000689 12:26 277 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000690 17:03 1506 N LITTLE CREEK RD 9 Good intent call, other 0.4 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000691 17:07 W NORTH ST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.2 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000692 17:21 21 ROOSEVELT AVE Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000693 17:56 1240 MCKEE ROAD Animal rescue 0.6 06/28/2022 30046 2022-000694 20:51 2002 DINAHS CORNER RD. Assist invalid 4.3 06/29/2022 30046 2022-000695 07:46 250 BEISER BLVD 101 System malfunction, other 0.7 06/29/2022 30046 2022-000696 12:33 W NORTH ST Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 0.3 06/29/2022 30046 2022-000697 16:02 218 CANAL ST Fire, other 1.3 06/29/2022 30046 2022-000698 16:51 518 BAY RD Unintentional transmission of alarm, other 0.3 06/30/2022 30046 2022-000699 01:40 1700 N DUPONT HWY F Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/30/2022 30046 2022-000700 09:41 2736 FORREST AVE Detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.3 06/30/2022 30046 2022-000701 12:38 1165 N DUPONT HWY 1 Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 0.3 06/30/2022 30046 2022-000702 13:31 1200 N DUPONT HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 0.5 Total Number of Incidents: 120 Total Length of Incidents: 59.7 Hours Page 99

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Item #12. DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. 400 South Queen Street Chief of Police Dover, Delaware 19904 302-736-7111 August 8, 2022 Honorable Robin Christiansen, Mayor Members of Dover City Council City Hall Dover, DE 19901 Mayor Christiansen and Council Members: The following is the monthly report of Dover Police Department activities for June 2022: COMPLAINTS/EVENTS YTD Totals compiled through June 2022 numbered 20,130. This represents an increase of 1,165 from the 18,965 reported over the same period in 2021. 25,000 21,732 20,504 20,130 18,965 20,000 16,378 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Burglary: 2 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 3 cases cleared from previous months. Robbery: 2 cases reported, 1 case cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. Sex Assault: 1 case reported, 0 cases cleared and 2 cases cleared from previous months. Homicide: 0 cases reported. There were 9 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, all of which were cleared. 1|Page Page 101

Item #12. DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT Marijuana: 192.8 grams seized Cocaine: 28.02 grams seized Ecstasy: 5.6 doses seized Prescription Pills: 49 doses seized Heroin: 2.035 grams seized Methamphetamine: 12.8 grams seized Fentanyl: 0 grams seized Other Rx Drugs: 92 grams/doses seized Drug Proceeds: $3,109 seized FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS 15 10 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN Firearms: 6 Handguns TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT YTD Citation Totals compiled through June 30, 2022 numbered 3,379. This represents a decrease of 44 from the 3,423 reported over the same period in 2021. 6,000 4,701 4,800 5,000 4,000 3,423 3,379 3,000 2,621 2,000 1,000 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 1,148 2|Page Page 102

Item #12. 911 CENTER ACTIVITY Total compiled during June numbered 7,961 calls. This represents an increase of 378 from the 7,583 reported during the same period in 2021. 9,500 9,055 9,000 8,500 8,073 7,961 8,000 7,702 7,583 7,500 7,000 6,500 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS YTD Totals compiled through June 30, 2022 numbered 1,736. This represents a decrease of 210 from the 1,386 reported over the same period in 2021. 3,000 2,534 2,500 2,284 1,852 1,946 2,000 1,736 1,500 1,232 907 1,000 705 516 334 500 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ISSUED 2,534 2,284 1,852 1,946 1,736 PAID 1,232 907 705 516 334 3|Page Page 103

Item #12. COMMUNITY POLICING This proactive unit takes the lead on community engagement and supporting our community organizations. They have administrative responsibilities and also support other departmental units, such as patrol, during times of high work volumes or special operations with enforcement activities. In addition to those duties, the unit accomplished the following in June:  Participation in Field Day at David E. Robinson Elementary School  Touch a Truck event at the North Dover Elementary School  Assisted Code Enforcement Officials at 207 N. West Street (multiple times)  Participation in the Pride Parade  K-9 Roy visited the “Little” School  Participation in the Special Olympics Torch Run  Participation in Field Day at South Dover Elementary School  Attending the Kirkwood Neighborhood Watch meeting  Attending the Kent County Crime Watch meeting  Attending the Downtown Dover Partnership meeting  Visits to Capital Green regarding an ongoing juvenile problem  Visits to Town Pointe area re: parking complaints / increased presence  Participation in Field Day at Campus Community Charter School  Participation in the Survivors Park dedication (Community Response Vehicle)  Followed up on parking and disorderly juvenile issues in the Hamlet  Community Outreach at Manchester Square (Community Response Vehicle)  Assisted Code Enforcement Officials at Kings Cliff Lot 123  Liaison with the Attorney General’s Office regarding several condemned buildings  Participation in “Touch a Truck” activities at Fairview Elementary school  Participation in “Housing Fair” activities with Habitat for Humanity  Participation in a “Wall Raising” for HFH at 101 S. Queen.  Participation in “Touch a Truck” activities at Little Kid Cottage school  Support several understaffed patrol shifts  Coordinated with DEMA to obtain updated maps of all city schools  Community Outreach at Liberty Court (Community Response Vehicle)  Support the GVI mission with attempts to locate a potential client  Community Outreach at Towne Point Elementary (Community Response Vehicle)  Behavioral Health Unit took official actions with 7 clients  Continued foot patrols along Loockerman Street Corridor Members of the CPU attend numerous meetings with community associations and organizations as a part of our ongoing liaison relationships. CHIEF’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE  The Advisory Committee met on June 22, 2022. Jordan Demby has graduated and will be going away to college. He has introduced his replacement, Kayla Waweru, a rising Senior at Dover High, and we welcomed her to the committee during the meeting.  In light of the Uvalde incident, school safety was discussed and comments will be passed on to the newly formed DPD/CSD task force to review Dover’s preparedness. 4|Page Page 104

Item #12.  The committee was briefed on the growing regional/national crisis concerning 911 Emergency Communications and its impact to Dover. Committee agreed that Dover needed to stay competitive but also needed to improve recruitment efforts.  The committee was briefed on the decision to begin rotating other police units away from their main missions to improve the conditions found at times in the Downtown area. It was agreed that this would not be sustainable over the long haul and obtaining more qualified officers or officer candidates was the only way to keep up with increasing demands. The Police Chief’s Advisory Committee (PCAC) is comprised of nine (9) diverse stakeholders living/working in the City of Dover. It meets regularly to provide input/feedback to the Chief on the various operations of the agency. June activity is as follows: PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES  The Behavioral Health Unit was introduced to Council as planned at a June meeting. In addition to the formal provider actions referenced in the Community Policing report, a meeting was held to coordinate activities with our Victim Services Coordinator.  As reported, the first hiring cycle produced 4 candidates to be interviewed by the Chief for potential hire. Those interviews occurred on June 30, 2022 and went well. Offers of employment are pending. The second hiring cycle began on June 11, 2022. Projections indicate a very small pool of finalist candidates for hiring consideration.  The Body Worn Camera project began on June 1, 2022. We have been working out the bugs of regular operations as we go, but nothing has occurred yet that would suspend the program for corrective actions.  The Chief joined the Attorney General and other law enforcement leaders in announcing a major arrest related to the straw purchase of firearms that are later used in felony criminal activity. The press conference was held at Dover PD headquarters. I would like to offer compliments to our special investigators of the Drug, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit.  There are 3 vacant Police Officer slots with 1 Dover Officer currently in the 2022 Delaware State Police hiring process. Two additional positions were identified by Council during the month and one SRO position has been formally requested by a Charter School. Action is pending in July City Council meetings. 5|Page Page 105

Item #12.  Filming occurred over the course of the month for a recruitment video as well as several PSA’s designed to advance safety, transparency and improve our engagement efforts.  The Chief met with the City’s DE&I contractor, Ms. Boone, to ensure that Dover PD was in step with the larger effort across city government.  The Police Athletic League held its annual Football Combine in June at the Kent County Recreation Center. It was well attended and achieved all of its goals. Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities in the City of Dover. Respectfully Submitted, Chief of Police 6|Page Page 106