Regular City Council Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 11, 2023 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/czrqz Event number: 2536 111 6067 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 Rocha 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 - September 11, 2023 PAGE 2 PROCLAMATIONS 1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2. Recovery Month - Dover Goes Purple 3. Thank A Police Officer Day 4. Literacy Month 5. National Constitution Week 2023 PUBLIC HEARING 6. Board of Assessment Appeals Exemption Report - June 6, 2023 - Suzanne Cerro - 27 Fieldstone Court (Board Recommendation: Denial of Request for Senior Citizen/Disabled Citizen Reduction) CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 7. Regular City Council Meeting of August 14, 2023 COMMITTEE REPORTS 8. Council Committee of the Whole Report of August 15, 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement 9. Update of Capital Projects - City Parks and Meeting House Branch Updates (Robin Eaton, Parks and Recreation Director, and Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Committee Action Not Required 10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS 11. Council President 12. First District 13. Second District 14. Third District 15. Fourth District 16. At- Large 17. Mayor Christiansen Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 11, 2023 PAGE 3 Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee 18. Proposed Ordinance #2023-06 - Amending Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-17 - Truck Routes (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Committee Recommendation: For City Council to adopt the proposed code revisions to Section 106-17 – Truck Routes.) 19. Environmental Safety Complaint/Update - 304 South State Street (Councilman Sudler) Committee Action Not Required Utility Committee 20. Evaluation of Proposals – Wellhead Redevelopment Program (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Committee Recommendation: Staff recommends awarding a three (3) year contract, with the city option of two (2), one (1) year extensions, for the Wellhead Redevelopment Program to A.C. Shultes of Delaware, Inc. as per the pricing included in the proposal submittal.) 21. Proposed Resolution No. 2023-12 - Application for Drinking Water Asset Management Program (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted so staff may complete the application for the Drinking Water Asset Management Program) 22. Proposed Resolution No. 2023-13 - Application for Wastewater Asset Management Program (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Committee Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted so staff may complete the application for the Wastewater Asset Management Program) Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 23. Adding The Use of Indoor Recreation to the C-2 Zoning District ( Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) (Committee Recommendation: Referral of proposed Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance #2023-08) for First Reading and Public Hearings with Planning Commission and City Council)) 24. Proposed Ordinance #2023-07 - Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 1 - Generally, Section 2-201 - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials (Committee Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted so staff may complete the application for the Wastewater Asset Management Program.) Page 3

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 11, 2023 PAGE 4 25. Energize Delaware Grant for Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleets (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager) (Committee Recommendation: That City Council approve the acceptance of the Energize Delaware Grant for Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleets for $488,802.32 and approve the application for the DNREC Delaware Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program for $11,197.68, and authorize the City Manager to implement the associated pilot program.) 26. Proposed Resolution No. 2023-14 – Diversifying the City of Dover’s Fleet with Electric Vehicles (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager) (Committee Recommendation: Adopt the resolution as submitted.) 27. Evaluation of Proposals - Weyandt Hall HVAC Upgrade (Mike Hamlett, Central Services Director) (Committee Recommendation: Award the Weyandt Hall HVAC Upgrade to Statewide Mechanical, Inc. as per the proposal submitted in response to RFP #23- 00016FM.) 28. FY24 Fire Truck (Chief David Carey, Dover Fire Department) (Committee Recommendation: Council Approval of the purchase of an Engine 4 Replacement. ) MONTHLY REPORTS - July 2023 29. City Assessor's Report 30. City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report 31. City Manager’s Report 32. City Planner's Report 33. Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report 34. Fire Chief's Report 35. Police Chief's Report APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS - RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT 36. Dover Human Relations Committee - Second District Appointment - Faye D. White - Three-Year Term to Expire February 2026 37. Dover Human Relations Committee - Fourth District Appointment - Rev. Rita Mishoe Paige - Three-Year Term to Expire February 2026 Page 4

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - September 11, 2023 PAGE 5 ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 38. Capital School District Impact Fee Request (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Staff Recommendation: Allow the Capital School District to utilize total certified students as a basis for impact fee calculations, instead of certified students per building. The Capital School District is still subject to any Kent County Impact Fees for wastewater.) FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading on September 25, 2023. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 39. Proposed Ordinance #2023-06 - Amending Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-17-Truck Routes (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) 40. Proposed Ordinance #2023-07 Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 1 - Generally, Section 2-201 - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials (Councilman Anderson) FIRST READING REFERRAL - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. It is recommended for referral to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on OCTOBER 16, 2023, and that a Public Hearing before City Council be set for OCTOBER 23, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take place. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 41. Proposed Ordinance #2023-08 – Amending Appendix B: Zoning, Article 3 Section 13, Central Commercial Zone (C-2) (Mary Ellen Gray, Planning and Community Development Director) 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 5

Item #1. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized even} September to honor children who have fought and are still fighting pediatric cancer. To remind us that this is an ever growing epidemic and that with the combined efforts of us all, there is something that can be done to prevent this horrible disease; and WHEREAS, in the United States, one in 260 children and adolescents under the age of 20 will be diagnosed with cancer each year. While relatively rare, pediatric cancers are often devastating. These cancers are the leading cause of death from disease in children and adolescents; and WHEREAS, thanks to advances in cancer research and treatments, the cancer death rate has declined by 70 percent among children (from birth to age 14) and 64 percent among adolescents (age 15-19) over the past four decades. Despite those advances, approximately 9,910 children and 5,280 adolescents are expected to be diagnosed with some form of cancer in 2023. Approximately 1,040 children and 550 adolescents will die from these diseases in 2023, according to estimates from the American Cancer Socien}; and WHEREAS, survivors who have lost children to this disease are also in need of support. May we not just raise awareness of the epidemic that is Childhood Cancer, but of the effects it has on the family that is fighting it right along with the child they love and cherish. NOW THEREFORE I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELA WARE do hereby proclaim the month of September 2023, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Page 6

Item #3. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, over 100 sworn Dover Delaware Police Officers proudly serve and protect our Capital City of approximately 24 square miles with 39,000 residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Dover police force has been protecting our city since 1925 and our officers spend their days coming into harm's way. Often risking their own lives while protecting others, and often criticized and underappreciated; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Dover Police Department is to proudly serve the community by protecting the life and property of its citizens, enforcing the law, and working in partnership with the public to enhance the quality of life and nurture public trust by holding themselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics; and WHEREAS; residents coming together to help them be the partners and protectors of our great city by letting our Dover Police Department know that we see them; we appreciate them, and we thank them; and WHEREAS, on this day September 16, 2023, marks the 98th anniversary of our Dover Delaware Police force protecting and serving our Capital City. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim September 16th, 2023, as Thank A Police Officer Day in the City of Dover and urge all citizens to mark today as a day of honor for our City of Dover Delaware Police Department. Mayor Page 8

Item #4. PROCLAMATION Whereas, Literacy is the foundation for success in school, in work, and throughout life. 42% of Delaware children read below grade level, 20% of Delaware adults read below a 3rd grade reading level and another 35% of Delaware adults read below a 6th grade reading level; and Whereas, the Delaware Literacy Alliance has been formed to unite the work of numerous organizations collaborating to achieve equity for all through literacy; and this Alliance is a product of the Delaware Community of Excellence Equity Through Literacy initiative which addresses the literacy gap for all Delawareans throughout their l([espan; and Whereas, every Delawarean under age 5 is now eligible to register for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Delaware Libraries as a foundation for literacy success; and Whereas, Literacy Delaware provides literacy tutoring for adults as afoundation to achieve high school credentials, and access job training programs, college, and careers; and Whereas, the extensive efforts of all the literacy partners empower Delawareans to build better lives and strengthen Delaware's workforce and economy. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim September 2023 as LITERACY MONTH and September 18 through 22 as ADULT EDUCATION and LITERACY WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all citizens to support the literacy efforts for all ages, to read to children, to get a library card, and to read ~~ _ @~ _7"-..._1 ROBINR.CHRISTIANS~EN~__ --- MAli Page 9

Item #5. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, it is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the two hundred and thirty-six anniversanj (September 17, 1787) of the drafting of the Constitution of tlte United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversanj; and to the patriotic celebrations that will commemorate the occasion; and WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as "Constitution Week". NOW, THEREFORE I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, by virtue of tlte authorihj vested in me as MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as CONSTITUTION WEEK In the City of Dover and ask our citizens to reaffirm tlte ideals that tlte Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained. ROBINR. C MAYOR Page 10

Item #6. Office of City Assessor June 26, 2023 Page 11

Item #6. Board of Assessment Appeals June 6, 2023 The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order at 9:00 AM, by Chairman William Garfinkel. Board Members present were Chairman William Garfinkel, Board Members Tom Burns, Doug Doyle and John Davis. Staff present were Customer Service Director Patricia Marney, via WEBEX, Customer Service Supervisor Allison Haines and Administrative Assistant Annette Hart. Agenda Additions/Deletions By unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. Adoption of Consent Agenda JMSJ Best LLC Location: 155 Greentree Dr. Mr. Zuck told the Board that the owner of 155 Greentree Dr. stipulated to a new value based on an appraisal provided by the property owner. He explained that the State of Delaware is getting ready to purchase the piece of vacant land. By unanimous vote, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Exempt Requests Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Location: Exempt Request: 101 N West St $15,500 39 S New St $16,400 29 S Governors Ave $24,000 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Once these properties are complete and the ownership is transferred, the properties will be added back to the tax roll. 1 Page 12

Item #6. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be reviewed. Ms. Stark, Finance Director, represented Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity and started by pointing out that the organization is a non-profit organization. She continued the by going over the current status of each property starting with, 101 N West Street which is currently under construction and will be completed within the next 4 months. 29 S Governors is located next to 23 and 25 S Governors Ave. These three lots were combined and then split into equal lots. The organization is currently waiting for funding they submitted for the property located 39 S New Street, therefore Ms. Stark had no construction dates for this property yet. Mr. Zuck asked if the properties will go back onto the tax roll after they are completed, Ms. Stark explained that the organization first finds a new family for which the home will be built, so before construction begins, the organization knows how many bedrooms and bathrooms are needed. Ones the home is complete the new homeowner will receive a low interest loan from the organization and will be responsible for all payments regarding the property. Mr. Zuck asked if the property located at 29 S Governors Ave is a vacant lot and Ms. Stark told him that it is, she mentioned that if the organization purchases a property with a building on it, they usually demolish the building within the first few months of owning it. Mr. Burns commended the organization for the great work they do. Mr. Burns noted that the organization comes before the board every year and was wondering if the properties before them where the same properties are the Board discussed during the hearing in 2021. Ms. Stark told the board that she was given a two-year window and to come back if nothing has been built on the lots. She said that ones the organization purchases the lots they try to build and sell the homes as fast as possible. Mr. Burns asked if the organization has any maintenance requirements. Ms. Stark replied that ones the new owner takes over the property they are responsible for everything. Mr. Davis made a motion to approve the 3 properties for the exemption, which was seconded by Mr. Burns. Motion carried 4-0. Mrs. Marney, who attended the meeting via WEBEX, asked if the exemption should be amended to include that if the properties would not be sold within 2 years, the organization would have to 2 Page 13

Item #6. re-apply for the exemption. Mr. Davis made a motion to amend the prior approval to include the exemption to be approved for 2 years, if the property has not been sold the organization is to re-apply. Motion carried 4-0. Capitol Baptist Church of Dover Location: Exempt Request: 1305 New Burton Rd 139,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. The purpose of the property is to provide temporary housing to visiting missionaries/preachers as needed, per the pastor’s request. Terry Moore, Paster of the church, was present for the hearing and started by telling the board members that the property is used to house missionaries when they come of the field. He explained that the church will be supporting approximately 60 missionaries at no charge, after renovations are completed. Mr. Zuck asked if the church will be renting the home to the missionaries, Pastor Moore told him that they will let the missionaries stay at the home free of charge. Mr. Davis was wondering where the missionaries come from, Pastor Moore explained that they come from all over the world but can only stay in other countries for a certain amount of time due to visa time limits, therefore they must come back to the States at which time the missionaries look for churches that support them and provide a place for them to stay. Mr. Burns asked how many people would be staying at the property, Pastor Moore told him, that only one family at a time would be in the house. Mr. Doyle asked if this is the first home the church offers to missionaries, Pastor Moore told him that there is already a home like this next to the church, which is already tax exempt. Chairman Garfinkel explained that if the Church does not charge any rent and the church would not collect any rent, the property would be considered a charitable property. Mr. Burns made the motion to accept the exempt request which was seconded by Mr. Davis. Motion carried 4-0. 3 Page 14

Item #6. Children and Families First DE Inc. Location: Exempt Request: 195 Willis Rd $737,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. Per the application this property is used to help children face adversity and to help families raise their children Ray D’Alessio, Senior Accountant, was present to represent the organization. He told the board that the organization is a non-profit organization, and that this property will be used for their “Head-Start Program” which includes interventions and education. Chairman Garfinkel asked how many children would be enrolled in this program? Mr. D’Alessio told him that it varies, could be up to 25 children. Chairman Garfinkel asked if the children pay to be in the program, Mr. D’Alessio told him that the program is funded by another organization. Mr. Zuck asked if the property was rented or if Children and Families First DE Inc. owns the property. Mr. D’Alessio explained the organization purchased the property about a year ago. Mr. Burns asked how many properties like this are in the State of Delaware and was told that there are at least 4 “Head-Start” facilities right now and that they are all exempt from paying property taxes. Mr. Davis asked how old the students are, and what the intervention aspect initials. Mr. D’Alessio explained that the children are as young as kindergarten age and that some of them have been abused. Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption which was seconded by Mr. Davis. The motion included a requirement for the company to present their form 990 to the tax office for record. The form was received via email. Motion carried 4-0. 4 Page 15

Item #6. Elizabeth W. Murphy School Inc. Location: Exempt Request: 20 Pennsylvania Ave $149,600 535 S State St $146,200 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor’s Office. The nature of the business or purpose is to help children under the age of 18 who are in need of an alternative community-based environment. Mr. Kopp, Executive Director, was present for the hearing. Chairman Garfinkel suggested to discuss the two properties at the same time unless Mr, Kopp wanted to discuss them separately, Mr. Kopp agreed. Mr. Kopp told the Board that the Elizabeth W Murphy School is a non-profit organization is exempt from paying property taxes, which is why he filed for tax exemption for the two properties, which had just been purchased. He explained that foster children that the reach the age of 18, can no longer stay at the school, therefore Mr. Kopp purchased these homes, so these children now have a place to stay. Since these houses are located close to the school, teachers and staff can periodically check in on the students. These students are taught to become independent, they learn how to drive and take care of a car, etc. With these houses located so close to downtown Dover, the students can walk to stores and jobs. Mr. Doyle asked if the school was able to help the children who turned 18 before the purchase of these houses? Mr. Kopp said that, since foster children who turned 18 years of age could no longer stay at the school unless they were not finished with high school, at which time they could stay until the age of 19, Mr. Kopp started writing grants in 1987, so he could get funding from the State to place foster children who can no longer stay at the school or in foster homes in homes where they could be taught life skills. Mr. Kopp mentioned earlier in the conversation that he was told by the settlement attorney that no “Change of Use” for the property was necessary, which was a concern for Chairman Garfinkel, he 5 Page 16

Item #6. thought since the homes went from a single-family home to a constitution there should be a “Change of Use” for the properties. He asked Mr. Kopp if the Planning and Zoning office had been contacted to inquire about the number of occupants. Mr. Burns believes that 4 unrelated occupants per home was accepted but questioned that 6 occupants per home, that Mr. Kopp had mentioned earlier, was too much. Mr. Burns was concerned that the zoning for the properties was no longer correct. Mr. Davis also felt that it would be best for the organization to inquire about the zoning for the properties. He is not questioning the work the school does for the children or the exempt request but would like for Mr. Kopp to talk to Planning and Zoning. Chairman Garfinkel did not want to hold up the exempt request but wanted to make sure the school inquiries about the zoning for the properties, therefore made the motion to give the school a conditional exemption for one year, allowing the school enough time to meet with someone from the Planning and Zoning office and have a letter drawn up for the Board regarding zoning for the properties. Mr. Davis seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Senior Citizen/Disabled Citizen Reduction Appeal Suzanne Cerro Location: 27 Fieldstone Ct. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS Nicole Cerro, the owner of record for the property located at 27 Fieldstone Court Dover DE, contacted the City of Dover Tax Office to find out if her mother Suzanne, who has been living at 27 Fieldstone Court Dover, DE, would qualify for the Senior Citizen Tax Reduction. Since Suzanne Cerro is not the owner of record, Nicole Cerro was told that her mother would not qualify for the reduction because the City of Dover code states the “Title to the property for which the exemption is sought must be in the name of the applicant”. Exempt Request: 6 Page 17

Item #6. The assessed value of $130,000 to be reduced by $50,000. Ms. Suzann Cerro was present for the hearing and started by explaining that she has been living at the property and paying the taxes since 2008. She feels that because she is a Senior Citizen she should qualify for the discount, even though she is not listed as the owner. Ms. Cerro explained that she is not listed as the owner because there is a judgment against her, due to a divorce, which keeps her from owning the property but that her daughter Nicole purchased the property 20 years ago. Ms. Cerro believes that because she has been paying taxes and utilities, she should be able to qualify for the reduction. Mr. Davis asked if the judgement was a financial judgment at which time Ms. Cerro explained the circumstances that led to the judgement. Ms. Cerro told the board that back then she had no money to fight the judgement and has since not been able to fight it. Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that the city ordinance states that the person seeking the reduction must be listed as the owner and live at the property. Mr. Cerro insisted that she is not a renter but lives at the property and pays the mortgage and would like for the board to make an exception. Chairman Garfinkel explained that the Board is not in position to go against the city code. Ms. Cerro asked that if the Board was not able to make a one-time exception and the grand the reduction, who would? The Board members suggested for her to speak to her council representative. Mr. Burns told Mr. Cerro that the Board has no authority to go against city code. Mr. Burns then made the motion to deny the Senior Citizen Tax Reduction request, because the owner is under 65 years of age and does not reside at the property. Ms. Cerro interrupted Mr. Burns during the motion to say that she felt that the board needs to have a heart and make an exception. Mr. Burns redirected the applicant and continued to present the motion. Mr. Doyle seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. 7 Page 18

Item #6. Ms. Cerro was concerned that her opportunity to contest the decision for this coming tax year was over. Mrs. Marney, who joined the hearing via WEBEX, told Ms. Cerro, that she has the option to send a petition to City Council and would be heard sometime within the next few weeks, she also suggested for Ms. Cerro to inquire about a quitclaim deed, which would transfer ownership from her daughter to her without endangering the debt instrument. Ms. Cerro noted that this would cause an eviction. Mrs. Marney advised Ms. Cerro to seek legal consult on the matter. Ms. Cerro stated that she is on disability and does not have the funds to seek an attorney. She asked if the information could be sent to her for appeal via email. Mrs. Marney stated that she would send her the information through email. Ms. Cerro continued to disagree with the board regarding their decision. The board thanked Ms. Cerro for her application. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 A.M 8 Page 19

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Item #6. Bennett, Andria From: Marney, Patricia Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 1:02 PM To: Nicole; Hart, Annette Cc: City Clerks Office; Hugg, Dave; Pillsbury, Julia M. Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Importance: High Good Afternoon Ms. Cerro, I am writing to notify you that the July 10th Council meeting has been cancelled. As of today, we have not received your formal request for hearing in writing. Please submit your formal request to the following address and / or email address. City of Dover Tax Office PO Box 475 Dover, DE 19901 Email: ebilling@dover.de.us. Once received, we will have the ability to request addition to the council agenda. Best Regards, Trisha Patricia M. Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 East Reed Street Dover, DE 19901 302-736-7042 phone 302-736-7193 fax Our mission is to provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. Text keyword DOVER to 42828 to be added to our electronic newsletter or log onto the city website at www.cityofdover.com to sign up! From: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 10:08 AM 1 Page 24

Item #6. To: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com>; Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Cc: City Clerks Office <CityClerk@dover.de.us>; Hugg, Dave <dhugg@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Good Morning Mrs. Cerro, We are in receipt of your email request, today, June 23, 2023. However, we are unable to place you on the agenda for the June 26th meeting. We will check with the Clerk's Office for the next available date. A notification with the date and time to appear will be sent to you via email and USPS mail. Please submit a summary letter or email with your full request. Best regards, Patricia Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 E Reed Street Dover, DE. 19903 From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 9:09:51 AM To: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us>; Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION In writing through this email? Yes, I wanted to appeal your decision from that day. I will send ALL my supplements for thst meeting on Monday. What time is it at? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 11:46 AM, Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> wrote: No ma'am. This meeting is to review the committee's report. If you would like to appeal the committee's decision we would need to receive your request in writing. It may not be reviewed on the 26th. Best regards, Patricia Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 E Reed Street Dover, DE. 19903 From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 11:11:19 AM 2 Page 25

Item #6. To: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us>; Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Do I need to be present at that meeting? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 11:11 AM, Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> wrote: Good Morning Ms. Cerro, The minutes for the hearing will be presented to City Council on June 26th, copy attached. The meeting was recorded and will be uploaded to our website when the recording is available. Wishing you the best of luck with your endeavors. Trisha Patricia M. Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 East Reed Street Dover, DE 19901 302‐736‐7042 phone 302‐736‐7193 fax Our mission is to provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. Text keyword DOVER to 42828 to be added to our electronic newsletter or log onto the city website at www.cityofdover.com to sign up! 3 Page 26

Item #6. From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:26 PM To: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us>; Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Tricia, Was that hearing recorded? Also,may I.have a transcripy of that meeting. i.e. any meeting notes. I am filing bankruptcy. My flight to Alaska was not a vacation. I used flyer miles for a credit card that will be included in the bankruptcy, else I would not have been able to go. Thank you. Suzanne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 4 Page 27

Item #6. On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 11:50 AM, Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> wrote: Tricia, By the way if you remember, you guys originally sent me the application to Suzanne Cerro, homeowner. I never asked for it. Possession is 9/10 if the law, too. Watch Penny Serenade with Itrbr Dunne and Cary Grant. Great movie on how judges under extenuating circumstances, can truly veer away and make exceptions to laws and statutes Take care, Suzanne On Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 11:10 AM, Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> wrote: Good Morning Ms. Cerro, I am sorry the results of today’s hearing was not to your expectation. Please submit your request for escalation by email. The request will be sent to our City Council for review. Wishing you the best. 5 Page 28

Item #6. Trisha Patricia M. Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 East Reed Street Dover, DE 19901 302-736-7042 phone 302-736-7193 fax Our mission is to provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. Text keyword DOVER to 42828 to be added to our electronic newsletter or log onto the city website at www.cityofdover.com to sign up! From: Marney, Patricia Sent: Friday, June 2, 2023 10:07 AM To: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com>; Hart, Annette <ahart@DOVER.DE.US> Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Ms. Cerro, You’ve received notice of the meeting on the 6th via email. We advise you to attend the meeting. The postal service would have returned the letter to us. To date, we have not received the request. 6 Page 29

Item #6. Since you have confirmed receipt of our notice via email which included the date and time of the hearing this is sufficient for the notification requirement. Best regards, Trisha Patricia M. Marney Customer Service Director City of Dover 5 East Reed Street Dover, DE 19901 302-736-7042 phone 302-736-7193 fax Our mission is to provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with professionalism, respect, & integrity. Text keyword DOVER to 42828 to be added to our electronic newsletter or log onto the city website at www.cityofdover.com to sign up! From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 11:23 PM To: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us>; Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Subject: Re: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION 7 Page 30

Item #6. Patricia, I was out of town since April 24th and returned home from out‐of‐state rehabilitation only a week and a half ago. When I sent back the certified card/to receive a letter, I signed it asking for redelivery. It was never resent to me. Please advise. Suzanne Cerro 302.943.3335 On Thu, May 18, 2023 at 3:56 PM, Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> wrote: Yes, ma'am. As per the email exchange below, your original notice will be delivered via certified mail. Patricia Marney, Customer Service Director From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2023 3:45:12 PM To: Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us>; Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> Subject: RE: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION Did you send a certified letter to me? I received a notice from the city of Dover. 8 Page 31

Item #6. Suzanne Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 12:26 PM, Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> wrote: Good Afternoon, Attached you will find the letter regarding your appeal hearing date and time. The original letter will be mailed to via certified mail. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Have a wonderful day! Annette Hart Administrative Assistant City of Dover Tax Office Phone: (302)736‐7022 Fax: (302)736‐4450 From: Nicole <simaryott@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:53 PM To: Marney, Patricia <pmarney@dover.de.us> Cc: Hart, Annette <ahart@dover.de.us> Subject: EXTERNAL: Suzanne Cerro's REQUEST FOR APPEAL OF TAX EXEMPTION 9 Page 32

Item #6. Thank you, Patricia, for speaking with my daughter, Nicole, this afternoon and accommodating me by giving me until the end of the day to send this email. Yes, I am now requesting an appeal of the decision that denied my application and would like it to be presented to the "board of adjustment." ATTENTION: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT City of Dover Tax Department - Requesting appeal I am disabled, 67 years old, and since the inception of ownership of the home at 27 Fieldstone Court, Dover, Delaware, it has been nearly 21 years of living at this residence. Nicole has not lived in this home since 2008. During this time, I have been fully responsible for paying the mortgage, insurance, utilities, and property taxes at 27 Fieldstone Court, Dover, DE 19904 as per an arrangement made between my daughter and the homeowner Nicole Cerro and me. As you can see from payment records, the payments have been made directly to the mortgage company, taxes, and insurance, as Social Services documented proof that I am responsible to the last email to Annette Hart. Social Services, Catholic Charities, and Churches have helped me financially, along with grants given to me, and have considered me to be the homeowner, as I submit my applications accordingly to them, not as a renter, but as an owner. See the approved application from last year by Social Services through Modern Maturity on Route 8 who paid $1,800 of MY Kent County taxes and one month mortgage payment in the amount of $759.16. I have been on disability since 2006 which recently switched to Social Security from Social Security Disability. 10 Page 33

Item #6. My annual income is $11,000 yearly. Unfortunately, due to a judgment from the children's father's lease at the time of his desertion in 2000, I was unable to have the home in my and my daughter's name in Sept. of 2002. It was a miracle for her to get the mortgage at 21 years of age only working 6 months in her job. We have been in good standing all these 20 plus years and paid it all without any delinquencies, which is due to my experience in bookkeeping since age 19. Please, in all seriousness consider the facts that I have been responsible for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance for over 15 years now, being totally disabled. I have lived without anyone in the home for the past 5 years. Sincerely, Suzanne I. Cerro 302-943-3335 11 Page 34

Item #7. NOTICE The September 11, 2023 Council Packet will be revised to include the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting of August 14, 2023 as soon as the information is available. - City Clerk’s Office Page 35

Item #8. NOTICE The September 11, 2023 Council Packet will be revised to include the minutes from the Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 15, 2023 as soon as the information is available. - City Clerk’s Office Page 36

Item #29. Monthly Report July 2023 Office of City Assessor Page 37

Item #29. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Number of Deeds Stamped for Transfer Tax Dollar Amount for the Month of July 2022/2023 the Month of July 2022/2023 48 $200 $167 50 40 26 26 Thousand $76 30 21 21 24 $100 $52 $56 s $23 $0$0 20 $17 10 2 2 2 0 2022 2022 0 $0 2023 2023 First Time Buyer for the Month July 2022/2023 Realty Property of July 2022/2023 Sales in Dollars Received Prior to 48 50 Recording 40 $11 $15 $8 $7 $8 26 26 Millions Res. Non-First $10 30 21 $1 $2 $0 $0 Time Buyers $5 2022 20 $0 Res. First Time 2023 10 Buyers 0 2022 2023 Major Updates May June July Assessment Change $0 $2,603,100 * $10,577,240 *July value change due to Tax Code Sec. 102-115. - Termina�on of ownership, removing proper�es from the 10-year abatement program. (See atached CAF and Page #2 of the Minutes from the June 26, 2023, City Council Mee�ng) Residential Sales Ratio Report Sales in Study Total Assessed Total Sale Price Ratio PRD Value 25 $4,535,500 $7,108,799 0.64 1.04 1 Page 38

Item #29. ASSESSOR’S REPORT Ratio – Assessed Value divided by Sale Price. PRD – Mean – A PRD above 1.03 tends to indicate assessment regressivity – high valued properties are under appraised relative to low valued properties. A PRD below .98 tends to indicate assessment progressivity – high valued properties are relatively over appraised. Assessor’s Office Wild Meadows / Persimmon Park Place Home Sales for July 2023: Property Address Assessed Value Sales Price N/A N/A N/A 2 Page 39

ACTION FORM Item #29. PROCEEDING: City of Dover Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Customer Service Department / Tax DATE SUBMITTED: 6/14/2023 PREPARED BY: Patricia Marney, Customer Service Director SUBJECT: Removing properties from the 10 year tax abatement program REFERENC: Tax Code Sec. 102-115. - Termination of ownership. RELATED PROJECT: n/a REVIEWED BY: Dave Hugg, City Manager EXHIBITS: Exhibit A – Tax Abatement Change of Ownership Listing, Code Section 102-115 Termination of Ownership EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $0.00 AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a TIMETABLE: July 1, 2023 Implementation STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to remove the presented properties from the tax abatement program. Properties will become taxable at the full assessed values on the assessment roll. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The City of Dover currently has 18 properties on the abatements listing that have transferred ownership. As per code section 102-115 – Termination of Ownership, “If, prior to the expiration of the ten-year abatement period, the qualifying facility is sold to a non-associated outside party, the council has the option to both cancel all remaining years of the abatement program for the facility, and/ or require the selling party to reimburse the city for all tax abatement amounts allowed. The acceptance of any tax rebates under this article constitutes acceptance of this reimbursement provisions.” (Code 1981, § 19.5-35; Ord. of 12-11-2000) Staff requests permission to return the 18 properties shown below to the tax rolls at the stated assessed value and to cancel any remaining unexpired time left in the abatement period. Staff recommends that any past abatements approved be permitted to stand as the properties were sold by non-profit organizations. Staff also recommend an amendment to the code to permit the removal of abatements upon the recording of sale of the property to be made administratively in the future. Page 40

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Item #30. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024 100-10-12-99-000-53037 Current Balance- $ 19,500.00 Inner City Cultural League Vendor # 200 BUDGETED COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUND - $2,500 FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER PER DISTRICT AND $5,000 FOR THE AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO A SMALL PROJECT OR COMMUNITY NEEDS IN EACH DISTRICT. $ 25,000.00 AMOUNT FINAL BUDGET $ 25,000.00 TOTAL COUNCIL TOTAL YEAR TO DATE SPONSOR VENDOR DESCRIPTION INVOICE # BATCH# CHARGES DATE BALANCE Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $500.00 of his Women and Children Transformation community enhancement funds to the Women and Children Email from David Anderson dated 05/24/2023 and Email & Letter from 7/10/2023 Anderson $500.00 $500.00 $24,500.00 Ministry International, Inc. Transformation Ministry International, Inc. for their Boys to Men William Snorton, Jr. received 05/23/2023 DevelopmentAnderson Councilman Program for Gas cards authorized the designation of $300.00 of his Email from David Anderson dated 07/12/2023 and email from Tracey 7/12/2023 Anderson The 302 Movement community enhancement funds to The 302 Movement for the backpack $300.00 $800.00 $24,200.00 Weems dated 07/11/2023 program. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $200.00 of his Email from Andre Boggerty dated 07/17/2023 and email from Peirrce 7/17/2023 Boggerty I Am Me, Inc. $200.00 $1,000.00 $24,000.00 community enhancement funds to I Am Me, Inc. for their ME Festival McCoy dated 07/17/2023 Councilman Hare authorized the designation of $200.00 of his community Email from Bill Hare dated 07/17/2023 and email from Peirrce McCoy 7/17/2023 Hare I Am Me, Inc. $200.00 $1,200.00 $23,800.00 enhancement funds to I Am Me, Inc. for their ME Festival dated 07/17/2023 Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $300.00 of his Email from Brian Lewis dated 07/25/2023 and email from Peirrce 7/25/2023 Lewis I Am Me, Inc. $300.00 $1,500.00 $23,500.00 community enhancement funds to I Am Me, Inc. for their ME Festival McCoy dated 07/17/2023 Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $200.00 of his Email from David Anderson dated 07/25/2023 and email from Kenyatta 7/25/2023 Anderson United Way $200.00 $1,700.00 $23,300.00 $550.00 community enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash" Livingston dated 07/25/2023 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $250.00 of her Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 07/25/2023 and email from Kenyatta 7/25/2023 Pillsbury United Way $250.00 $1,950.00 $23,050.00 community enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash" Livingston dated 07/25/2023 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100.00 of his community Email from Fred Neil dated 07/25/2023 and email from Kenyatta 7/25/2023 Neil United Way $100.00 $2,050.00 $22,950.00 enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash" Livingston dated 07/25/2023 Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $1000.00 of his Email from Andre Boggerty dated 07/31/2023 and email from Reuben 7/31/2023 Boggerty The Inner City Cultural League community enhancement funds to The Inner City Cultural League for the $1,000.00 $3,050.00 $21,950.00 Salters dated 07/25/2023 reasons Councilmanstated in the email. Anderson authorized the designation of $250.00 of his Email from David Anderson dated 08/04/2023 and Email & Letter from 8/4/2023 Anderson Yeshua Lighthouse community enhancement funds to The Yeshua Lighthouse for bookbags $250.00 $3,300.00 $21,700.00 Liana Pritchett received 08/01/2023 for their community day Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $200.00 of his Email from Gerald Rocha dated 08/07/2023 and email from Kenyatta 8/7/2023 Rocha United Way $200.00 $3,500.00 $21,500.00 community enhancement funds to United Way for their "Book Bash" Livingston dated 07/25/2023 Councilman Neil authorized the designation of $100.00 of his community Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Fred Neil dated 08/12/2023 and email from Anthony (Tony) 8/14/2023 Neil enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin Americans $100.00 $3,600.00 $21,400.00 Americans (HOLA) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilperson Arndt authorized the designation of $200.00 of her Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Tricia Arndt dated 08/14/2023 and email from Anthony 8/14/2023 Arndt community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $200.00 $3,800.00 $21,200.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Anderson authorized the designation of $250.00 of his Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from David Anderson dated 08/14/2023 and email from Anthony 8/14/2023 Anderson community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $250.00 $4,050.00 $20,950.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $250.00 of his Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Andre Boggerty dated 08/14/2023 and email from Anthony 8/14/2023 Boggerty community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $250.00 $4,300.00 $20,700.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $300.00 of his Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Brian Lewis dated 08/14/2023 and email from Anthony 8/14/2023 Lewis community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $300.00 $4,600.00 $20,400.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Rocha authorized the designation of $200.00 of his Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Gerald Rocha dated 08/18/2023 and email from Anthony 8/18/2023 Rocha community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $200.00 $4,800.00 $20,200.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Lewis authorized the designation of $200.00 of his Email from Brian Lewis dated and Letter from Dr. Linda Hackett dated 8/18/2023 Lewis DEMCO $150.00 $4,950.00 $20,050.00 community enhancement funds to DEMCO for their Boog Bag giveaway. 08/17/2023 Councilwoman Pillsbury authorized the designation of $250.00 of her Hispanic Organization of Latin Email from Julia Pillsbury dated 08/21/2023 and email from Anthony 8/21/2023 Pillsbury community enhancement funds to the Hispanic Organization of Latin $250.00 $5,200.00 $19,800.00 Americans (HOLA) (Tony) Velazquez dated 08/11/2023 Americans (HOLA) for their Baila Con Dover Festival. Councilman Boggerty authorized the designation of $300.00 of his Interdenomonational Ministerial Email from Andre Boggerty dated 08/25/2023 and email from Dishop 8/28/2023 Boggerty community enhancement funds to the Annual Community Unity Family $300.00 $5,500.00 $19,500.00 Alliance of Dover and Visinity (IMA) W. James Thomas, II dated 08/22/2023 Day TOTALS $5,500.00 $ 19,500.00 Budgeted Amount District Council Sponsor YTD Expenditures Balance $5,000.00 At-Large Boggerty $1,750.00 $3,250.00 $2,500.00 1st District Pillsbury $500.00 $2,000.00 $2,500.00 1st District Rocha $400.00 $2,100.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Hare $200.00 $2,300.00 $2,500.00 2nd District Lewis $750.00 $1,750.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Arndt $200.00 $2,300.00 $2,500.00 3rd District Neil $200.00 $2,300.00 $2,500.00 4th District Anderson $1,500.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 4th District Sudler $0.00 $2,500.00 TOTAL $5,500.00 $19,500.00 Page 44

Item #31. CITY MANAGER’S MONTHLY REPORT July 2023 Page 45

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Item #31. Recap of monthly activities - • Utility rates and tariffs were approved at the council meeting held on June 26, 2023. • Water, Wastewater, and Trash Rates take effect beginning with the July 1, 2023. Electric Rates will take effect beginning with the August 1, 2023. • All rate changes were advertised in the City newsletter, a bill insert was included with the July bills and rates were posted online. • Staff attended a first district town-hall meeting to assist community members with a better understanding of upcoming rate changes. • Tax Bills were issued and mailed in July. • Due to a delay in issuance the tax bill due date was extended to August 31 st. This was also advertised in the city newsletter. Customer Service Department Mission Continually provide quality public service to our diverse group of customers with Page 48 professionalism, respect, & integrity. ~ City of Dover Customer Service Department

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT Item #31. Electric Divisions System Peak Total System Load Number of New Month outages customers Sep 21 65,002 Services Sep 21 140.78 Oct 21 58,157 Apr 21 4 1,287 Apr 21 14 Oct 21 117.77 May 21 9 733 May 21 6 Nov 21 95.71 Nov 21 55,279 Jun 21 10 736 Jun 21 40 Dec 21 96.13 Dec 21 58,299 Jul 21 13 3,730 Jul 21 9 Jan 22 65,916 Aug 21 11 728 Aug 21 11 Jan 22 107.95 Sep 21 7 1,037 Sep 21 20 Feb 22 103.87 Feb 22 55,827 Oct 21 9 4,693 Oct 21 16 Mar 22 99.08 Mar 22 56,876 Nov 21 6 347 Nov 21 23 Apr 22 92.65 Apr 22 50,847 Dec 21 13 1,540 Dec 21 22 May 22 59,233 Jan 22 11 1,599 Jan 22 17 May 22 143.11 Feb 22 6 1,005 Feb 22 8 June 22 June 22 Mar 22 5 512 Mar 22 18 July 22 July 22 Apr 22 1 350 Apr 22 20 Aug 22 Aug 22 May 22 13 4,199 May 22 21 Sep 22 June 22 19 6,639 June 22 11 Sep 22 July 22 7 357 July 22 16 Oct 22 Oct 22 Aug 22 8 395 Aug 22 47 Nov 22 Nov 22 Sep 22 6 2,920 Sep 22 27 Nov 22 Oct 22 3 732 Oct 22 21 Dec 22 Nov 22 4 1328 Nov 22 17 Jan 23 Jan 23 Dec 22 3 6,703 Dec 22 12 Feb 23 Feb 23 Jan 23 3 129 Jan 23 47 Mar 23 Mar 23 Feb 23 2 42 Feb 23 20 Apr 23 Mar 23 7 1,739 Mar 23 29 Apr 23 Apr 23 12 5,256 Apr 23 31 May 23 May 23 May 23 7 1,488 May 23 9 June 23 June 23 June 23 13 6,014 June 23 29 July 23 July 23 July 23 12 3,485 July 23 15 NAES staff is working with a contractor to resolve the metering issues. 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. SAIDI Long Time looks at the previous 24months of outages FY 24 YTD FY 23 FY 22 44.96 61.81 398.59 Outages Average Response Time Goal is less than 30 minutes Month Year-to-date Month Year-to-date 12 12 28.08 28.08 PROGRAM UPDATES JULY 23 JULY 22 FY24 YTD Tree Trimming 152 239 152 Number of Oil Releases 0 0 0 Lost Time Accidents – All Electric Utility Divisions 0 0 0 New Services 15 16 1549 Page

Item #31. Fleet & Facilities Management Monthly Report JULY 2023 Fleet Maintenance PM Work Orders Completed: 52 Number of Tire Repairs: 28 Number of Road Repairs: 5 Other Work Orders: 64 Repair Hours: 333.5 Road Repair Hours: 11 Total Work Orders: 116 Fabrication Hours: 0 Misc. Hours: 0 PM Hours: 104 # of Scheduled PM’s: 30 # of PM’s Completed: 52 Major Program Updates JULY JULY MEASURE 2023 2022 DIFFERENCE Fleet Maintenance - Completed PM 52 out of 30 37 out of 30 appointments vs scheduled PM’s 50.00% 173.33 % 123.33 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities Maintenance Facilities - Routine work orders 42 out of 46 70 out of 73 completed within 5 days -4.59 % 91.30 % 95.89 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities - Emergency work orders 4 out of 4 5 out of 5 completed within 2 days 0.00 % 100.00 % 100.00 % (Quantity and Percentage) Facilities: Total Work Orders Written in July: 50 Total Work Orders Completed in July: 78 (includes previous months’ W/O’s that were incomplete) Page 50

Item #31. MEMORANDUM Department of Central Services P.O. Box 475 Dover, Delaware 19903 Phone: (302) 674-7567 Fax: (302) 736-7178 E-mail: mhamlett@dover.de.us TO: Dave Hugg, City Manager Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager FROM: Michael C. Hamlett, Central Services Director DATE: 8/7/2023 SUBJECT: Fiscal Year Project Update ______________________________________________________________________________ Outlined below are the stages of each project in process for Fiscal Year 2023 FC2001 City Hall HVAC Renovation: COMPLETED EA2204 Weyandt Hall HVAC Renovation: CAF scheduled for council 8/15/2023. EA2202 Electric Admin Window Replacement: COMPLETED EA2203 Weyandt Hall Window Replacement and LED Lighting Upgrade: COMPLETED LB2201 Library HVAC Controls Upgrade: COMPLETED CS2301 Warehouse LED Lighting Upgrade: COMPLETED CS2302 Warehouse Replacement of Tile Flooring and Exterior Painting: COMPLETED FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement: Contractor selected and windows ordered FC2304 Old Post Office Hazardous Material Abatement: COMPLETED Weyandt Hall Security Upgrades: COMPLETED Michael Hamlett, Central Services Director Phone: 302‐674‐7567 Email: mhamlett@dover.de.us 1 Page 51

Item #31. HUMAN RESOURCES July 2023 City of Dover Human Resources Mission Statement: The City of Dover’s Human Resources Department strives to provide quality service to assist our greatest asset, our employees. Equity, Integrity, and Urgency is our focus to ensure employee satisfaction as well as company wellness. We implement policies and procedures that align with organizational goals, including a safe and compliant workplace, effective training and professional development, and addressing both the needs of employees and the organization. Summary: July Hiring Trends FY24: We continue to see a small but positive and diversified hiring trend in the month of July with 8 new hires. This number is a bit lower than the month of June, however, it is noted that there is a slight improvement in retention during the month of July. July Voluntary Termination/Involuntary Termination Trends FY24: We continue to trend steady regarding terminations in the month of July with 1 voluntary termination due to retirement, and 1 involuntary termination. There were no promotions in the month of July. July Diversity Trends FY24: The HR team along with City of Dover Hiring Managers continue to work diligently to ensure fair hiring standards. HR will continue to work with Department Leaders to consistently review hiring practices and continue our quest to effective diverse hiring strategies with a focus to increase as well as promote a more diverse workforce. Current City of Dover Ethnicity Breakdown 1|Page Page 52

Item #31. HUMAN RESOURCES Current City of Dover Gender Breakdown Current EEOC Demographics EEOC Demographics 450 400 350 82 88 105 77 80 300 250 200 150 294 308 312 315 306 100 50 0 Mar '19 Mar '20 Mar '21 Mar '22 June '23 Caucasian Minority 2|Page Page 53

Item #31. HUMAN RESOURCES Five year Full-Time vs Part-Time Employees 500 450 43 400 31 24 27 350 28 300 250 200 395 346 359 367 373 150 100 50 0 Mar '19 Mar '20 Mar '21 Mar '22 June '23 Full-Time Part-Time Numbers do not reflect temporary, seasonal, relief fire dispatchers, committee, or council members. Position Hired: 1 Evidence Technician, 1 Police Clerk, 1 Human Resources Coordinator, 1 Victim Services Coordinator, 1 MEO (Streets Division), 2 Communications Operator, 1 Inspector Transferred/Promoted: 0 Position Terminated/Resigned/Retired/Other: 2 Terminal Leave: N/A 3|Page Page 54

Item #31. HUMAN RESOURCES Open or Currently Recruiting* Open or Currently Recruiting by Dept. July 2023 Electric: 1 FT Public Works: 1 FT Police Cadet: 1 FT Water Wastewater: 1 FT Parks & Recreation: 2 FT Library: 4 PT City Clerk: 1 FT Electric: 1 FT Fire: 1 PT Stormwater: 1 FT Human Resources Generalist: 1 FT Finance: 1 FT Police: 6 FT Total Open Positions: 22 *Not used for Budgeting Purposes Turnover Statistics 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Turnover % 11.00 10.91 6.02 12.05 8.68 15.36 10.33 9.66 13.96 9.69 15.93 4.0 Termination Turnover % 0.29 1.47 0.57 0.28 0.54 1.92 1.36 0.54 1.42 .25 1.62 0.89 Resignation Turnover % 5.21 5.01 2.29 7.56 6.24 7.41 5.98 6.17 7.98 7.14 9.01 2.56 Retirement Turnover % 5.50 4.42 3.15 4.20 1.90 4.39 2.45 2.68 4.27 2.29 1.15 0.44 Other - - - - - 1.65 0.54 0.27 0.28 .25 .23 0.0 2012 Healthcare cost sharing implemented 2013 Healthcare cost sharing implemented for DOE 2016 RIF in Economic Development; 2018 RIF in Electric 4|Page Page 55

Item #31. HUMAN RESOURCES Average Employees 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Number of Employees Separating 38 37 21 42 32 56 38 36 49 38 48 18 from Service Average Number of 333 325 331 333 340 337 340 346 **355 370 405 435 Full-time Employees Average Number of 25 23 12 14 18 24 28 28 28 26 28 32 Part-time Employees * Healthcare cost sharing implemented **Updated Worker’s Compensation June July Category 2023 2023 Monthly Workers Comp. Injuries 5 2 Workers Compensation Cost May 2023 4,540 310 $309 Department $496 $1,908 $25,748 $309 Total Cost (In thousands) = $35955.13 5|Page Page 56

Item #31. Information Technology Department July 2023 Report Larry Josefowski, Director Network Security (Internal) The IT team completed an evaluation offered by MS-ISAC that gave a snapshot of several cyber defense areas, including the city’s digital footprint, the financial aspect, and several other areas. Results will continue to drive security measures and enhancements. We also started our quarterly phishing training for all users, with results looking very good through the first 2 weeks. Additionally, we are going to conduct short tabletop exercises on various cybersecurity elements and involve other directorates, with planning beginning for the first one for the third quarter on smart devices. Network Security (External): We continue to receive reports on any potential vulnerabilities through various tools that test our configuration and defenses, and we continue to improve our posture or review where areas are dependent on our vendors to make changes. Phone System: The phone system is nearing completion; we had to postpone one building due to the need for replacement of the phone recording system. This part of the system should be installed in the late August-early September timeframe. Tyler/Munis: Upgrades and patching have resumed after the end of fiscal year freeze, with implementation of the next phase to start in late August/early September. Training: Looking for one or staff members to attend “Essentials of Community Cybersecurity” next month to evaluate it for possible broader participation. Other: The State of Delaware’s Local Cybersecurity Grant Focus Group, of which the City of Dover is a member, continues to work towards providing additional services and funding for cybersecurity purposes. Funds will likely be available, although the city would be responsible for an increasing cost share over the next couple of years. This may provide some additional equipment, hardening, or applications to increase our cybersecurity. Metrics: This month’s highlighted metrics: PII emails blocked (less is better): Personally identifiable information (PII) is often needed to be sent outside the network, but that was blocked by our software. We have workarounds that avoid sending this information in the clear, but there are better solutions that involve sending the data encrypted but allow the information to be recovered if needed for FOIA purposes that would be preferred. System Security Scores (more is better): These are measures of compliance with what are the latest recommendations from Microsoft. They generally involve additional measures that are “add ons” to their basic Office 365/Active Directory product. These are not what I would consider primary threats but would add additional levels of protection to the city’s environment. We should have enough budget dollars to increase our protection when we renew and upgrade our licensing later this year. Risk Score: (Less is better): Primarily a reflection of our training and phishing campaigns. This measurement takes into account how well key individuals do, so their performance has a greater impact on the organization’s score. Time to Close incidents: With a full staff and slightly fewer incidents, we have significantly decreased the time to close issues reported to IT. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 1 Page 57

Item #31. Risk Score (From KnowBe4) 50 48 46 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 February March April May June July INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 2 Page 58

Reference Transactions July 2023 Item #31. Adults 881 Teens 55 Children 402 0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 * Electronic Materials include Overdrive & Hoopla starting July 2022 Circulation July '23 FYTD '24 July '22 FYTD '23 Dover Residents 10,269 10,269 11,787 11,787 * Electronic Materials 5,269 5,269 4,435 4,435 Kent Residents Total - 9,310 9,310 8,014 8,014 ~Harrington 73 40 ~Milford 60 40 ~Smyrna 613 501 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 8,564 7,433 Non-County Residents 1,055 1,055 1,248 1,248 New Registrations Dover Residents 210 210 275 275 Kent Residents Total - 197 197 117 117 ~Harrington 0 0 ~Milford 0 0 ~Smyrna 3 4 ~Unincorporated Kent Co. 194 113 Non-County Residents 3 3 3 3 Registered Library Users as of 07/31/23 Registered Library Users as of 07/31/22 City of Dover Residents 17,535 City of Dover Residents 17,769 Kent County Residents 7,286 Kent Co. Residents 6,369 Sussex County Residents 265 Sussex Co. Residents 249 New Castle Co. Residents 331 New Castle Co. Residents 353 Out of State 21 Other 21 TOTAL 25,438 24,761 Other Visitors 15,016 15,016 13,244 13,244 Meeting Room Attendance 2,484 2,484 706 706 Number of Photocopy Jobs 398 398 470 470 Number of Computer Print Jobs 2,636 2,636 2,373 2,373 Number of Computer Users 1,583 1,583 1,597 1,597 Number of Wireless Computer Users 1,510 1,510 1,389 1,389 Inter/Intralibrary - Loaned 46 30 Inter/Intralibrary - Borrowed 107 77 Holds Sent 3,040 3,404 Holds Received 1,943 1,946 TOTAL 5,136 5,136 5,457 5,457 Tech Services/Items Added 917 1,805 Tech Services/Items Deleted 1,125 3,192 Passport Services/Customers 176 176 210 210 Passport Services/Revenue $6,842 $6,842 $8,826 $8,826 Monthly Highlights ►203 attended / viewed 29 programs for adults. ►141 attended / viewed 19 program for teens. ►1,613 attended / viewed 42 programs for children. ► 0 volunteers. * Estimated Figure Page 59

Item #31. Parks & Recreation Monthly Report - July 2023 Parks & RecreaƟon Highlights  Five Park Projects Update Dover Park Building and Spray Pad construc on is underway. The order has been placed for the All Access/ ADA Playground area. We an cipate staying on schedule with the opening of the Community Building, Spray Pad and Accessible Playground in May of 2024. SchuƩe Park Dog Park is coming along nicely. The Ribbon Cu ng is planned for August. Skate Park in progress as noted in the FY25 CIP list. As the former Dover Post Office site is no longer an op on, staff remains commi ed to comple ng this project. All Accessible Playground for Dover Park ameni es have been ordered! Staff is working on the Congressional Grant opportunity with the Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. The $500,000 will cover most of the new ADA playground equipment.  Youth Summer Basketball bounced into the Pi s Recrea on Center with over 150 youth in the league! Volunteers make this successful and we appreciate their efforts to ensure the kids have a great and safe me playing. Stop by the recrea on center on Saturday mornings to see these teams in ac on! Outdoor Sports & Leagues Recreation Revenue Breakdown ParƟcipant & Spectator Count AcƟvity ParƟcipants Spectators LocaƟon Youth Soccer Camps 87 132 Schu e Park Youth Football Camp 48 12 Schu e Park Church League So ball 234 351 Schu e Park Senior Mens So ball 242 100 Schu e Park Tuesday Night Track 441 600 Dover High School July 2023 July 2022 General Recrea on $2,672 General Recrea on $735.00 Camps $18,025.00 Sports $0 Summer Camp Leagues $50.00 Camps $19,971 Sports $0 Leagues $1,200.00 Face PainƟng Fun Park Permits/Rentals $400.00 Bldg./Field/Pavilions $625.00 Parks & RecreaƟon FYTD FYTD July 23 July 22 Programs 24 23 General Recrea on 274 274 149 149 Open Gym 47 47 85 85 Camps 975 975 1,319 1,329 Sports 88 88 85 85 Leagues (Inside) 3,737 3,737 3,368 3,368 Bldg., Facility & Park 10 10 n/a n/a Permits Page 60

Item #31. Grounds Monthly Report Jul-23 Arborist Crew: Arborist Crew - Trimmed street trees Tree Work Completed - Clearing woods line Schutte Park Tree's Trimmed 145 Tree's Removed 51 Beautification Crew: Root Pruning 0 - Watering and weeding is on schedule. Stumps Removed 0 Trees Planted 0 Mowing Crew: - Mowing routes are on schedule. - General clean up of mowing locations. 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. - 447 Total 90 gallon cans collected. - Removed 6 Shopping Carts. Parks Crew: - Completed parks route daily. - Prepped softball fields. - Continued working on dog park at Schutte Park. - Set up stage for multiple events on The Green and Legislative Mall. - Set up stage for multiple events on The Green and Legislative Mall. Miscellaneous: - Sprayed curbs and Gutter throughout the City. - Mowed Right-a-way along Kenton Rd. Page 61

Item #31. Trees Trimmed 200 150 100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 2023 Trees Removed 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2021 2022 2023 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 2023 Page 62

Item #31. July 2023 Procurement & Inventory Report Measure FY 2024 FY 2023 DIFFERENCE Issue Effectiveness – How often the FY 2023 (To date) FY 2023 (Total) warehouse has what the departments [104/ (104+13)] *100 [1479/ (1479+325)] *100 6.91% need when it’s needed. 88.89% 81.98% [issues / (issues + back orders)] * 100 Turn Over Rate – Indicates that the material stocked is the material -0.16 Turnovers per 0.76 Turnovers per year 0.92 Turnovers per year being used. (2023-2024 Goal 1 per year year) WITHOUT TRANSFORMERS FUEL USE FY 2024 TO DATE FY 2023 TO DATE STOCK WITH OVER 60 MONTH SUPPLY (5 YEARS) Unleaded: 12,450 gallons 11,981 gallons Electric: $ 568,972.31 211 Line Items Diesel: 6,145 gallons 6,367 gallons Water: $ 14,439.33 36 Line Items Dollars Spent: $49,542.00 $74,736.38 General: $ 27,125.15 83 Line Items Total: $ 610,536.79 330 Line Items Purchase Orders for Stock by Fund Issues from Stock by Fund FY 2024 TO DATE FY 2023 TO DATE FY 2024 TO DATE FY 2023 TO DATE Electric: $28,295.58 $68,757.97 Electric: $1,688,340.66 $1,605,171.82 Water: $2,179.96 $0.00 Water: $72,430.66 $54,135.57 Wastewater: $769.13 $0.00 Wastewater: $637.73 $3,179.21 General: $4,482.31 $15,867.45 General: $137,264.34 $121,794.37 Total: $35,726.98 $84,625.42 *Total: $1,898,673.41 $1,786,475.73 Warehouse Stock Money Spent for Postage/Postal Services FY2024 FY2023 FY 2024 TO DATE FY2023 TO DATE Total Dollar Value: $3,227,888.57 $3,237,992.38 $16,332.39 $17,637.57 Total Line Items: 987 988 * Total of Issues from Stock by Fund includes Issues from Electric Returns (ER) warehouse. Current Bid/RFP Status BID REQUESTING COMMODITY TERM Status as of August 1, 2023 NUMBER DEPARTMENT One Weyandt Hall HVAC Upgrade 23-0016FM Facilities Forwarded to Facilities on 7/12/2023 Time Pension and Other Post Employment One 23-0017FN Finance Forwarded to Finance on 6/13/2023 Benefits Actuarial Services Time One Wellhead Redevelopment Program 23-0018WW Water/Wastewater Forwarded to Water/Wastewater on 7/18/2023 Time Decontamination & Demolition of the One Electric RFP opening is scheduled for August 4, 2023 @ 8:00 23-0019EL McKee Run Generating Station Time Department PM One FY2023C Street and Alley Program 23-0020PW Public Works Forwarded to Public Works on 7/26/2023 Time One Electric Bid opening scheduled for August 15, 2023 @ 2:00 LED Street Lights and Photocells 24-0001EL Time Department P.M. Turnberry Pump Station Replacement One Bid opening scheduled for September 13, 2023 @ 24-0002WW Water/Wastewater Project Time 2:00 P.M. Page 63

Item #31. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS July 2023 MONTHLY REPORT GIS GIS PROJECT HOURS Create Data Requests Printing Technical Support Updates Configure Training 12% 29% 17% 13% 25% 2%2% 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 5 10 15 20 25 30 GIS Project Hours Page 64

Item #31. SANITATION MONTHLY REFUSE (TONS) Bulk Rear Automated 919.01 932.49 865.91 885.75 875.96 843.85 853.95 846.3 830.2 828.39 816.65 798.79 804.09 116.32 113.92 134.19 113.94 117.42 121.09 95.93 91.5 85.64 120.63 60.86 162.61 128.4 135.88 146.31 127.28 71 175.41 141.87 142.5 133.5 60 108.22 104.93 98.65 80.2 JULY 22 AUG 22 SEPT 22 OCT 22 NOV 22 DEC 22 JAN 23 FEB 23 MAR 23 APRIL 23 MAY 23 JUNE 23 JULY 23 SANITATION HOURS 600 528 509 500 400 400 377 335 324 305 300 261.5 200 100 0 Bulk Automated Hand Trash Yard Waste July 2022 July 2023 SANITATION July 23 FYTD 24 July 22 FYTD 23 Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 222 222 208 208 Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,117.8 1,117.8 1,115.4 1,115.4 90-gallon Containers Delivered 80 80 66 66 300-gallon Containers Delivered 0 0 0 0 Total Man Hours Containers Delivered 30 30 26 26 CURBSIDE RECYCLING TOTAL CANS COLLECTED TOTAL ACCOUNTS WEIGHT (LBS) AVE. WEIGHT (LBS) July 2023 21,215 10,109 257,180 12.1 Page 65

Item #31. STREETS / STORMWATER MONTHLY STREET SWEEPING & LEAF COLLECTION Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) Street Sweeping (miles) Leaf Collection (miles) Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 6322 3279 585 3177 1570 0 674 1630 0 1765 970 0 1234 1914 0 1085 132 1220 92 0 817 122 5 0 12.5 1201 133.5 0 122 12 102 JULY 0 1528 47 1351 Leaf Debris (cu.yd.) 1351 0 144 15.5 0 AUG 2 0 0 0 22 SEPT OCT 31 470 0 Leaf Collection (miles) 22 22 NOV DEC 239 22 555 86 Street Sweeping (miles) 22 JAN 94.5 94.5 22 FEB 23 MAR APR Sweeper Waste (cu.yd.) 23 MAY 23 23 JUNE 23 JULY 23 23 STREETS / STORMWATER July 23 FYTD 24 July 22 FYTD 23 Signs Installed 25 25 1 1 Signs Repaired 7 7 23 23 Curbs Painted Yellow (ft) 265 265 405 405 New Posts Installed 25 25 7 7 Storm Catch Basins Repaired 0 0 2 2 Storm Catch Basin Repairs (hrs) 0 0 11.5 11.5 Storm Catch Basins Cleaned (l.f.) 1 1 0 0 Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (hrs) 0 0 2.75 2.75 Hot Mix Patching (tons) 0 0 15.7 15.7 Hot Mix Patching (hrs) 0 0 34.5 34.5 Cold Mix Patching (hrs) 21 21 18.5 18.5 Concrete Work (hrs) 25 25 28.5 28.5 Concrete Patching (cu.yd.) 4.81 4.81 2.31 2.31 Ditch Work (hrs) 20 20 0 0 Street and Alley Maintenance (hrs) 0 0 0 0 Street Sweeping (miles) 1,430 1,430 307.5 307.5 Street Sweeping (cu.yd.) 98 98 92 92 Leaf Collection (miles) 0 0 0 0 Leaves Collected (cu.yd.) 0 0 0 0 Page 66

Item #31. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Jul-23 Inflow & Infiltration Costs This chart indicates the amount of money the City is $200,000.00 spending on treating ground and / or rain water through Kent County. This cost is being offset by the Ground Water Inflow Adjustment rate passed on to the $150,000.00 customers. The July and September flow is showing as a negative cost due to the timing of the Kent County reporting vs the timing of the City billing. $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $- 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul $(50,000.00) I & I Cost Water & Wastewater Repairs 6 Water mains and services are typically repaired at a higher rate when drastic change in temperature occurs. This freeze and thaw 5 cycle expands and contracts the soil, causing cracks in the water line. This was evident in the month of January 2022, 6 water main breaks. January of 2023 was milder by coparison, leading to less 4 breaks. July 2023 had 5 water service repairs, a majority was from a damage from outside excavators. 3 2 1 0 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul Water Mains Repaired Water Services Repaired Wastewater Mains Repaired Wastewater Laterals Repaired Page 67 Page 1 of 2

Item #31. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF WATER & WASTEWATER MONTHLY REPORT Jul-23 Number of Brown Water Complaints 20 18 This chart indicates the number of complaints the Department receives. 16 October and April on this chart are high due to the flushing operation. 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct 1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 1-Feb 1-Mar 1-Apr 1-May 1-Jun 1-Jul Number of Brown Water Complaints Linear (Number of Brown Water Complaints) Project Spotlight - July In July, Townsend Boulevard was rehabilitated, which will provide a smoother driving surface and reduced cracking. Page 68 Page 2 of 2

Item #32. City Planner’s Monthly Report Department of Planning & Inspections JULY 2023 Planning & Inspections Highlights Some Items to Call to Your Attention For July 2023, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 54 Building Permits and 17 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a monthly total of 71 and a year-to-date total of 613. The number of permits per month is trending down since May 2023. However, overall year-to-date tally is trending higher than the last few years when compared to a year-to-date 2022 total of 602 Permits and COs and year-to-date 2021 total of 500 Permits and COs. In July 2023, Residential Building Permits were issued for a single family detached dwelling in Oak Shadows, one (1) single family detached dwelling on Oak Drive, one (1) single family detached dwell- ing in Patriot Village, Phase III area, and two (2) single family detached dwellings in the Downtown Development District, and a manufactured home placement in Dover East Estates. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to one single family detached dwelling in Patriot Village (Phase III area). Certificates of Occupancy were issued to one single family detached dwelling at Patriot Village (Phase III area); three (3) single family detached dwellings on Ruth Way (Phase 1 – Chatham Bay) and nine (9) Duplex units on Ruth Way (Phase 1 – Chatham Bay) in Eden Hill Farm TND. Building Permits included permits for renovations of the Hyundai Service Building at 591 S. DuPont Highway; renovations to Auntie Anne’s in the Dover Mall; renovations on the Delaware State Univer- sity campus; and renovations to the CVS Pharmacy at North DuPont Highway and Division Street. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to a renovation project at the Delaware Surgery Center at the Eden Hill Medical Center building. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for renova- tions at Winner Hyundai at 591 S. DuPont Highway, and for renovations at Bayhealth Medical Center. Business license renewals were sent out on July 1, 2023. The FY 2024 anticipated revenue for busi- ness licenses is $1,450,000. By the end of July, Staff has collected 43% of the business license fees which, totals $616,367. Total number of business licenses in FY 23 are 729 which, is an increase from July 22 of 453, a de- crease from July 21 of 1,036 and no change from July 20. These fluctuating numbers over the past three years are most likely due to COVID and our current business license numbers are an indication that the business climate is returning to a new normal. Staff in the Fire Marshal’s Office staff investigated eight (8) incidents during the month of July to include a fire loss at Ridgely Blvd. There were also 5 incidents related to fireworks. Fire at Ridgley Blvd. Page 69

Item #32. PROGRESS IN PICTURES Macy’s Omni Service Center 1365 N DuPont Highway 1500 Hopkins Avenue-Independence Village 1504 Hopkins Ave. Independence Village 627/629 Ruth Way- Chatham Bay Eden Hill 623/625 Ruth Way- Chatham Bay Eden Hill 607/609 Ruth Way- Chatham Bay Eden Hill 542 Ruth Way- Chatham Bay Eden Hill Page 70

Item #32. PROGRESS IN PICTURES 591 S Dupont Hwy- Hyundai 49 S. Kirkwood Street NCALL 239 Tea Party Trail Patriot Village 640 S State St. Kent General Endoscopy 200 Banning St IMP Only Delaware Surgery Ctr O R 1 and 2 Page 71

Item #32. Planning & Inspections Revenue FY2024 Revenue Estimates from FY2024 Actual Revenue Stream Budget (YTD) July % of Budget Business License $1,450,000 $ 616,367 43% Manufactured Home License $16,000 $ 5,400 34% Building Permits $450,000 $ 24,366 5% Cert. of Occupancy $8,000 $ 1,105 14% Public Occupancy $45,000 $ 3,525 8% Lodging House $28,000 $ - 0% Plumbing/Heating/Air $105,000 $ 4,771 5% Rental Inspection Fee $750,000 $ 6,683 1% Miscellaneous $20,000 $ 1,225 6% Fire Protection Fees $70,000 $ 9,730 14% Code Enforcement Fines $100,000 $ 6,350 6% Vacant Building Reg. $70,000 $ 1,500 2% Total P&I Revenue $3,112,000 $ 681,022 22% Department Operations— As of July 18, 2022 Mary Ellen Gray, AICP became the City Planner serving as the Di- rector of Planning, Inspections and Community Development has been with the City of Dover for one year. Planning Office The Meetings of the Boards and Commission supported by the Planning Office are presented in the Hybrid format with both In-Person and Virtual (using WebEx) meeting options for participation. Electronic communications and conducting Meetings and Trainings in virtual formats are commonplace due to realized efficien- cies. PLANNING OFFICE—Operations 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 July 2023, Planning Staff was involved with the review of 54 Building Per- mits and 17 Certificates of Occupancy permits that were issued for a monthly total of 71 and a year-to-date total of 613. The number of permits per month is trending down since May 2023. However, overall year-to -date tally is trending higher than the last few years when compared to a year-to-date 2022 total of 602 Permits and COs and year-to-date 2021 total of 500 Permits and COs. Staff also reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. JULY 2023 (FY23) TOTAL FOR FY23 New Home Permits Issued 5 5 Value of Commercial Projects $1,771,401.00 $1,771,401.00 Downtown Incentives (Fees Waived) $3,043.00 $3,043.00 Page 72

Item #32. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 2019 Comprehensive Plan Implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan continues as Departments citywide focus on the plan implementation 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. Other Activities • 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. The Final Study Report was issued in June. See the project website for more information on the Final Study Report activities: https://deldot.gov/projects/Studies/dafb/ Moving forward, Planning Staff will be working with the DAFB to look at potential text amendments to the AEOZ (Airport Environs Overlay Zone) provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. • Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan: The Downtown Dover Partnership’s Strategic Master Plan is known as “Transforming Downtown Dover: Capital City 2030” (January 2023). Various partners are focusing on Plan implementation. The Planning Office Staff Working Group continues to meet to review the plan recommendations related to land use and zoning activities and plan implementation for poten- tial ordinance and policy changes focused on the C-2 zoning district. See the project webpage for more information on activities and the Final Plan: https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/ Downtown-Dover-Strategic-Master-Plan/ CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES • In July 2023, Residential Building Permits were issued for a single family detached dwelling in Oak Shad- ows, one (1) single family detached dwelling on Oak Drive, one (1) single family detached dwelling in Patriot Village, Phase III area, and two (2) single family detached dwellings in the Downtown Develop- ment District, and a manufactured home placement in Dover East Estates. • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to one single family detached dwelling in Patriot Vil- lage (Phase III area). Certificates of Occupancy were issued to one single family detached dwelling at Patriot Village (Phase III area); three (3) single family detached dwellings on Ruth Way (Phase 1 – Chat- ham Bay) and nine (9) Duplex units on Ruth Way (Phase 1 – Chatham Bay) in Eden Hill Farm TND. • Building Permits included permits for renovations of the Hyundai Service Building at 591 S. DuPont Highway; renovations to Auntie Anne’s in the Dover Mall; renovations on the Delaware State Universi- ty campus; and renovations to the CVS Pharmacy at North DuPont Highway and Division Street. • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to a renovation project at the Delaware Surgery Cen- ter at the Eden Hill Medical Center building. Certificates of Occupancy were issued for renovations at Winner Hyundai at 591 S. DuPont Highway, and for renovations at Bayhealth Medical Center. Page 73

Item #32. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTIVITY The July Meetings of the Boards and Commissions supported by the Planning Office were held in the Hybrid Format with the In-Person Meeting and a Virtual Meeting option using the WebEx telephone/video confer- encing platform. The Planning Commission Meeting of July 17, 2023 included consideration of a Conditional Use Plan, two Site Plan applications, and a Minor Subdivision Plan. The Board of Adjustment met on July 19, 2023 to consideration a variance application. The Historic District Commission met on July 20, 2023 to a consideration of a Sign Permit referral and update revision on fencing for a Site Plan. Board of Adjustment: The Board of Adjustment met on July 19, 2023. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2023. The following application was considered: V-23-02 59 Sherwood Court– The Board of Adjustment moved to grant the requested variance from the requirements of Article 3 §1.15 (e) (i) of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the minimum lot area required for the keeping of chickens for domestic purposes. Specifically, to allow for a reduction in the minimum lot area required in order to allow for the keeping of chickens from 10,890 SF to 10,018 SF with one dissenting vote. Subject property is zoned R-8 (One-Family Residence Zone). The Tax Parcel is ED-05-076.20-01-24.00- 000. Historic District Commission: The Historic District Commission met on July 20, 2023. The next Historic Dis- trict Commission meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2023. Welcomed new member Ellen H. Richardson and reappointments of Ann B. Horsey and Mary T. Mason. Review of Permits Referred to the Commission and a Revised Request for Architectural Review Certificate . The following action was taken and revision presented: • HI-23-03 Referral of Sign Permit #23-987 at 43 The Green – The Historic District Commission granted approval of this Architectural Review Certificate application HI-23-03 based on the information present- ed in the Sign Permit application along with discussion on a change of materials. The Historic District Commission approved of the sign conditionally if using materials outlined in the Design Standards & Guidelines of the City of Dover Historic District Zone. The project consist of a 9-square-foot information- al kiosk sign inside the fenced property to the left of John Bell House at 43 The Green. This will be a cork board with a locking plastic cabinet for the posting of information relating to activities with the First State Heritage Park. The property is zoned RG-O (General Residence and Office Zone) and subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located on the southeast corner of The Green. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Address: associated with 43 The Green; placement location is 45 The Green. Tax Parcel: ED-05-077.09-05-29.00-000. Council District 4. • HI-22-03 New Courthouse at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Revision for Fence Alter- native – Update on Revision for Fence Alternative and Review of Architectural Review Certification for this expanded use of six-foot metal fencing in parking lot area. This is associated with the Site Develop- ment Plan Application to permit the construction of a five-story 105,259 GFA government building to serve as the new Kent County Family Court. The proposal also includes a five-story Parking Structure (425 vehicle parking spaces), parking lot, and other site improvements. The consolidated property con- sists of total of 3.7499 +/- acres. The property is 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 prop- erty is located on the east side of South Governors Avenue between West Water Street and Bank Lane. The owner of record is the State of Delaware. Addresses: 415 S. Governors Avenue (Parking Garage), and 445 S. Governors Avenue (Courthouse). Tax Parcel; ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000. Council District 4. Architectural Review Certification for HI-22-03 was recommended for approval by the Historic District Commission on April 11, 2022 and granted approval by the Planning Commission on June 21, 2022. Page 74

Item #32. Planning Commission: The Planning Commission met on July 17, 2023 . The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2023. The following applications were acted upon: • C-23-02 The Hive: Business and Event Center at 28 W. Loockerman Street – The Planning Commission granted conditional approval to the Conditional Use Plan to permit the conversion of the first floor (2,493 SF) within an existing building to serve as a professional office and event space (place of public assem- bly). The property consists of one parcel of land. The property is zoned C-2 (Central Commercial Zone), and is subject to the H (Historic District Zone). The property is located at the south side of West Loocker- man Street between the southern terminal of South Bradford Street and State Street Alley. • S-23-13 Delaware State ECIC Building at 1200 N Dupont Hwy - The Planning Commission moved to grant conditional approval to the Site Development Plan for a new 14,512 +/- SF Building on the Dela- ware State University Campus for the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC). This 2 story building will be placed where there is an active Demolition Permit for part of the R. S. Grossley Hall. This new building will be separate from the remaining portion of the R. S. Grossley Hall. There is an existing park- ing lot that will serve both the R. S. Grossley Hall and the new ECIC building with 33 parking spaces, including 5 handicapped spaces. The property is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and also subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone). It is centrally located on the Delaware State Uni- versity campus which the entirety is addressed as 1200 N. Dupont Hwy. • S-23-15 Walker Road Professional Center Medical Buildings at 101 Mont Blanc Boulevard - The Plan- ning Commission moved to grant conditional approval to the Site Development Plan Application to per- mit the construction of two 19,800 SF office buildings, parking, and other site improvements. The parcel totals 2.615 acres +/- and is zoned CPO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and is subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the southwest corner of Walker Road and Saulsbury Road, and east of Mont Blanc Boulevard. The owner of record is Walker Pavilion, LLC and equitable owner is Walker Road Professional Center, LLC. Property Address: 101 Mont Blanc Boule- vard. Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-067.19-04-52.00-000. Council District 1. Waiver Request: Elimination of Loading Spaces. This property was previously subject to Site Development Plan Applications S-05-18, S-06-46 and S-09-19 where construction did not commence, and the plans expired. The most recent Site Plan S-20-12 Walker Pavilion was granted Conditional Approval by the Planning Commission in Novem- ber 2020 with an extension until November 30, 2023; Final Plan approval is pending. • SB-23-02 Land of Rojan Meadows: Minor Subdivision Plan - The Planning Commission granted condi- tional approval to the Minor Subdivision Plan at 1542 & 1554 N. Little Creek Road to subdivide two (2) existing properties consisting overall of 35,592 SF +/- (0.817 acres +/-) into four (4) new properties for development of one-family detached dwellings. From west to east, Lots 1 & 2 are proposed is to be 8,890 SF each, and Lots 3 & 4 are proposed to consist of 8,901 SF each. An easement is proposed with a drive- aisle across the southern portion of all four properties for vehicle access from Rojan Road (proposed street), with no access from North Little Creek Road. The parcels subject to this Minor Subdivision Ap- plication lay on the south side of North Little Creek Road, across from the southern terminus of Nicholas Drive. The two (2) subject properties are zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone) and are currently unde- veloped. The owner of record for the two (2) subject properties Rojan Meadows, LLC. Current Property Addresses: 1542 & 1554 North Little Creek Road. Tax Parcel Numbers: ED-05-068.20-01-57.00-000, and ED-05-068.20-01-58.00-000. Council District 2. Page 75

Item #32. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 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. • 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. • 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 emergency home repairs to elimi- nate housing conditions that threaten the health and safety of low-income homeowners. • American Rescue Act (ARPA) Funding City Council approved to award a little over $1.8 million in grant funding for Housing and Community Service projects. All projects are underway. A little over $1.3 million or 72% of funds have been spent on Round 1 of ARPA funding year to date. ARPA Round 2 fund- ing for a little under $500,000 was awarded to subgrantees in April. Projects are current- ly underway. Page 76

Item #32. CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY Dangerous Buildings, Vacant Buildings & Demolitions  Vacant Buildings currently registered - 141  Dangerous Buildings – 66  Active Rental Dwellings – 7,781 Page 77

Building Inspections & Licensing Summary Item #32. July 2022— July 2023– Current June 2024 JULY 2022 June 2023 PERMITTING AND LICENSING Permits Issued JULY (2023) JULY (2022) FY 24 FYTD 24 FY23 FYTD 23 Administrative Permit 3 3 5 5 Building Addition/Renovation Permits 25 25 34 34 Building Permits 12 12 36 36 Demolition Permits 1 1 1 1 Fence Permits 20 20 16 16 Fire Prevention Permits 11 11 8 8 Mechanical Permits 20 20 29 29 Plumbing Permits 14 14 39 39 Sign Permits 10 10 10 10 Swimming Pool Permits 2 2 3 3 Subtotal 118 181 Business Licenses 729 729 453 453 Merchant Licenses 94 94 65 65 Contractor Licenses 670 670 238 238 Subtotal 1493 756 Lodging House Licenses 0 0 1 1 Public Occupancy 41 41 6 6 Rental Dwelling 36 36 17 17 Subtotal 77 24 Manufactured Homes 118 118 106 106 BUILDING INSPECTIONS Inspections JULY (2023) JULY (2022) FY 23 FYTD 23 FY22 FYTD 22 Building (Inspections/CBI/Site Meetings) 149 149 352 352 Plumbing/Mechanical 130 130 472 472 Certificate of Occupancy 17 17 22 22 Page 78

Item #32. Fire Marshal’s Office—At a Glance July 2023 The Fire Marshal’s Office staff investigated eight(8) inci- dents during the month of July to include a fire loss at Ridgely Blvd. There were also 5 incidents related to fire- works. There was also one person injured from burns. Staff has completed Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspec- tions at educational occupancies and is beginning apart- ments. . Staff has also been conducting annual inspec- tions on food trucks operating within the City of Dover due to their license renewals. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections 55 55 74 Deficiencies From the Above Inspections 156 156 458 Fire Code Violations/Deficiencies/ 24 24 60 Complaints C/O & Fire Equipment Acceptance Tests 6 6 29 Meetings & Walk Through 19 19 42 Fire Plan Review & DAC 13 13 30 Staff worked two firework related events. Month Year to Date Previous Year to Date Accidental 6 totaling $5,000 6 totaling $5,000 7 totaling $87,601 Undetermined 1 totaling $1,000 1 totaling $1,000 0 Incendiary 0 0 3 totaling $4,000,002 Arrest Made with DPD 1 totaling $60,000 1 totaling $60,000 0 Investigation Time 12 12 40 hours Injuries 1 1 0 Deaths 0 0 0 Page 79

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Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 CITY OF DOVER ACTIVITY REPORTS July 2023 FINANCE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LEVELS FY23 YTD FY24 YTD BANK TRENDS Number of Deposits Made (Hand, ACH & Wire, Lockbox) 530 533 Total Amount of All Deposits $ 21,944,968 $ 11,002,595 Other Activity Number of Pay Periods 3 2 Number of Direct Deposits Issued 1,278 824 Number of Pension Checks Issued 280 258 Total Pension Benefits Paid - Defined Benefit Plan $ 517,569 $ 505,868 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Number of Check Vouchers 583 580 Number of EFT Vouchers 366 317 Vouchers Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 6,623,170 $ 8,147,162 FY23 YTD Wages FY24 YTD Wages $3,478 $5,629 $20,168 $7,840 $72,459 $3,120 $133,951 $76,591 $43,862 $14,442 $291,712 $185,629 $215,832 $170,671 $2,110,788 $1,661,125 Regular Regular All over time All over time Vacation Vacation Sick Sick Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Terminal Leave - Retiree Vacation/Sick Payout Personal Personal Other Comp Time Other Comp Time Page 3 Page 82

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 City of Dover General Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Revenues Original Budget Actual % Property & Transfer Taxes $ 18,056,100 $ 15,703,969 87% Program Revenues 12,354,700 1,566,603 13% Utility Transfers 9,000,000 750,000 8% Grants 883,500 - 0% Interfund Services 6,236,400 430,948 7% 1 4,066,000 1,127,092 27% All Other $ 50,596,700 $ 19,578,611 39% Expenditures Original Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 34,903,300 $ 1,999,720 6% Interfund Services 12,177,000 777,952 6% Debt Service 630,700 52,168 8% Post Retirement Benefits 2,548,000 212,333 8% Pension Fund Contributions 1,000,000 - 0% Capital Project Transfers 2,920,100 - 0% 2 3,052,800 99,262 3% All Other $ 57,231,900 $ 3,141,435 5% 1 Includes Cable Franchise Revenue, Miscellaneous Receipts, Garrison Farm Rent, Sales of Assets, Fund Invest Manager Cost. 2 Includes Bank and CC Fees, Street Lights Expense, DDP Contribution, Trf to Cable Franchise Reserve, Trf to Electric I & E, and Trf to Electric Revenue Fund, Trf to Uncollectible Reserve and Misc. Grant Expense and Trf to Economic Development Reserve Fund. Page 4 Page 83

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 General Fund Revenues $20,000,000 $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Property & Transfer Taxes Program Revenues Utility Transfers Grants Interfund Services All Other 1 Original Budget Actual General Fund Expenditures $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Benefits Pension Fund Contributions Capital Project Transfers All Other 2 Original Budget Actual Page 5 Page 84

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 City of Dover Water Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Revenues Original Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 6,550,000 $ 732,043 11% Impact Fees 225,000 23,462 10% Rents 435,500 - 0% 1 Miscellaneous 75,200 27,238 36% $ 7,285,700 $ 782,743 11% Expenditures Original Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 4,156,100 $ 182,923 4% Interfund Services 1,138,000 81,435 7% Debt Service 700,000 18,067 3% Post Retirement Benefits 226,900 18,908 8% Capital Project Transfers 1,536,700 - 0% Electric I&E Fund Transfer 25,000 - 0% General Fund Transfer 500,000 41,667 8% 2 All Other 32,000 1,169 4% $ 8,314,700 $ 344,169 4% 1 Includes Penalties, Income from Sale of Assets, Miscellaneous Income, and Reconnect Fees. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees. Page 6 Page 85

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Water Revenues $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Rents Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Actual Water Expenditures $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Program Expenses Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Fund General Fund Transfer All Other 2 Benefits Transfers Transfer Original Budget Actual Page 7 Page 86

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 City of Dover Wastewater Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Revenues Original Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 10,326,000 $ 925,665 9% Impact Fees 225,000 21,229 9% Miscellaneous 1 50,200 25,811 51% $ 10,601,200 $ 972,705 9% Expenditures Original Budget Actual % Program Expenses $ 1,649,200 $ 105,134 6% Kent County Treatment Fee 4,730,000 - 0% Interfund Services 870,900 61,456 7% Debt Service 696,200 30,951 4% Post Retirement Benefits 110,000 9,167 8% Capital Project Transfers 2,270,900 - 0% Electric I&E Transfer 25,000 - 0% General Fund Transfer 500,000 41,667 8% All Other 2 15,000 - 0% $ 10,867,200 $ 248,374 2% 1 Includes Interest Income, Penalties, Loss on Disposal, and Miscellaneous Income. 2 Includes Bank & CC Fees and transfer to Impact Reserve. Page 8 Page 87

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Wastewater Revenues $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Customer Sales Impact Fees Miscellaneous 1 Original Budget Actual Wastewater Expenditures $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Program Expenses Kent County Interfund Services Debt Service Post Retirement Capital Project Electric I&E Transfer General Fund All Other 2 Treatment Fee Benefits Transfers Transfer Original Budget Actual Page 88 Page 9

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 City of Dover Electric Fund Summary Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Revenues Original Budget Actual % Customer Sales $ 92,743,400 $ 7,131,095 8% Distribution of Earnings - - 0% All Other 1 2,299,000 158,439 7% $ 95,042,400 $ 7,289,534 8% Expenditures Original Budget Actual % Power Supply & Generation $ 82,658,600 $ 4,634,577 6% Electric Operating Div. Exp. 9,208,700 466,753 5% Interfund Services 4,227,500 288,057 7% Debt Service 1,482,600 116,600 8% Post Retirement Benefits 997,000 83,083 8% General Fund Transfer 8,000,000 666,667 8% All Other 2 3,004,900 64,955 2% $ 109,579,300 $ 6,320,692 6% 1 Includes Rental Revenue, Miscellaneous Service Revenue, Interest Earnings, Investment Management Fees, New Service Fees, Sale of Assets, Trf from Uncollectible Reserves, General Service Billing, Revenue from Rate Stabilization, Penalties, and Green Energy Charges. 2 Includes Utility Tax, Interest on Deposits, Bank & CC Fees, Bond Issuance Costs, Transfer to Uncollectible Reserve, and Green Energy. Megawatt Hours Sold & Purchased Rev. Budget Actual Sales to Customers MWh (excl. Street Light MWh) 760,876 66,065 Sales per MWh $119.74 $106.27 Purchased/Generated MWh 773,010- 78,925- All In MWh Supply & Generation $106.87 $58.72 Page 10 Page 89

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Electric Fund - Revenues Millions $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 $100 Original Budget Actual Customer Sales Distribution of Earnings All Other 1 Electric Fund - Expenditures $90,000,000 $85,000,000 $80,000,000 $75,000,000 $70,000,000 $65,000,000 $60,000,000 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- Power Supply & Electric Operating Post Retirement General Fund Interfund Services Debt Service All Other 2 Generation Div. Exp. Benefits Transfer Original Budget $82,658,600 9,208,700 4,227,500 1,482,600 997,000 8,000,000 3,004,900 Actual $4,634,577 466,753 288,057 116,600 83,083 666,667 64,955 Original Budget Actual Page 11 Page 90

Item #33. Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 City of Dover Division Expense Summary (General Fund) Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Original Budget Actual % General Fund Divisions % of Budget City Clerk $ 414,200 $ 23,185 6% Council 260,000 20,126 8% Mayor Fire 851,600 121,472 14% Human Resources Grounds 1,741,100 89,450 5% Customer Services Library 2,040,700 99,869 5% Fleet Maintenance Recreation 1,549,600 120,339 8% Procurement & Inventory Life Safety 690,600 30,153 4% Code Enforcement 1,173,600 42,472 4% Engineering Planning 826,100 46,305 6% Facilities Management Public Inspections 800,800 46,668 6% Pub. Services Administration Police 21,550,900 1,268,221 6% Finance Police Extra Duty 405,000 18,982 5% Information Technology Streets 768,600 41,199 5% Sanitation 3,060,100 127,141 4% City Manager Stormwater 906,400 19,394 2% Stormwater City Manager 1,300,100 64,007 5% Sanitation Information Technology 874,100 152,854 17% Streets Finance 1,032,300 42,044 4% Police Extra Duty Pub. Services Administration 646,900 37,022 6% Facilities Management 822,100 45,378 6% Police Engineering 279,300 17,504 6% Public Inspections Procurement & Inventory 873,600 83,573 10% Planning Fleet Maintenance 1,078,600 66,831 6% Code Enforcement Customer Services 1,417,500 113,504 8% Life Safety Human Resources 501,300 22,718 5% Recreation Mayor 245,200 16,921 7% $ 46,110,300 $ 2,777,332 6% Library Grounds Fire Council Page 12 Page 91 City Clerk 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%

Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Item #33. City of Dover Utilities Expenditure Summary Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) Water Divison Original Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 386,500 $ 12,400 3% Water Department 862,100 41,378 5% Water Treatment Plant 2,907,500 129,146 4% $ 4,156,100 $ 182,923 4% Wastewater Divison Original Budget Actual % Engineering & Inspection $ 304,100 $ 2,933 1% Wastewater Department 1,345,100 102,201 8% $ 1,649,200 $ 105,134 6% Electric Division Original Budget Actual % Transmission/Distribution $ 4,893,100 $ 273,731 6% Electrical Engineering 1,826,600 82,881 5% Administration 1,020,200 32,561 3% Meter Reading 460,500 13,368 3% Systems Operations 1,008,300 64,211 6% $ 9,208,700 $ 466,753 5% Page 92 Page 13

Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Item #33. Water Division % of Budget Water Treatment Plant Water Department Engineering & Inspection 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% Wastewater Division % of Budget Wastewater Department Engineering & Inspection 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% Electric Division % of Budget Systems Operations Meter Reading Administration Electrical Engineering Transmission/Distribution Page 93 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% Page 7% 14

Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Item #33. City of Dover Capital Outlay Summary (All Funds) Fiscal Year to Date (July 2023) General Fund Original Budget Actual % Fire $ 419,600 $ 23,682 6% Code Enforcement 34,600 - 0% Public Works Admin 30,000 - 0% Public Works Eng 48,300 - 0% Police 1,186,500 - 0% Streets 852,300 - 0% Sanitation 707,800 - 0% Stormwater 1,135,000 - 0% Grounds 214,500 111,114 52% Recreation 835,000 - 0% Information Technology 115,500 816 1% Facilities Management 80,000 - 0% Fleet Maintenance 30,000 - 0% General Fund Capital Projects $ 5,689,100 $ 135,612 2% Water Fund Water $ 4,579,300 $ 6,345 0% Water Engineering 48,000 - 0% Water Treatment Plant 56,500 - 0% Water Fund Capital Projects $ 4,683,800 $ 6,345 0% Wastewater Fund Wastewater $ 2,576,900 $ 5,372 0% Wastewater Fund Capital Projects $ 2,576,900 $ 5,372 0% Electric Fund Electric Generation $ 275,000 $ 8,875 3% Transmission/Distribution 2,497,400 20,179 1% Electrical Engineering 2,076,000 5,625 0% Electric Administration 2,000,000 - 0% Electric Fund Capital Projects $ 6,848,400 $ 34,679 1% TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 19,798,200 $ 182,008 1% Page 94 Page 15

Finance Department Monthly Report July 2023 Item #33. Capital Outlay - All Divisions $5,000,000 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Original Budget Actual Capital Outlay - By Fund $8,000,000 $6,848,400 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,689,100 $5,000,000 $4,683,800 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,576,900 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $135,612 $6,345 $5,372 $34,679 $- Original Budget Actual General Fund Capital Projects Water Fund Capital Projects Wastewater Fund Electric Fund Capital Projects Page 95 Page 16

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Item #34. DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT July 2023 FIRE CHIEFS REPORT Page 97

Item #34. Mayor and Council, The Dover Fire Department responded to 159 calls in the month of June consisting of 992 personnel hours. Members performed 32 hours of training consisting of 262 personnel hours. Total 1254 personnel hours for the month of July. Volunteerism We are still struggling with staffing problems at both fire stations. We will need to discuss the new employment positions that were requested in the last budget cycle in the near future. We are continuing to recruit volunteer members. We are looking at other avenues to recruit members. Fire Prevention Several fire prevention events and public relations events were attended by members throughout the month of July. Kent County Electronic Communcations between Kent County and the City of Dover continue to be down from their Cyber-attack. State of Delaware Our Cascade Breathing Air System has been ordered; delivery expected in January 2024. This was funded by Senator Paradee and Representative Carson. Ladder 2 Replacement Currently in the Engineering phase. City of Dover During the month of July worked with City manager Hugg and Treasurer Lori Peddicord on drafting a CAF for the replacement of Engine 4. Worked with City Manager Hugg and Assistant City Manager Duca finalizing the job description for the new city employee position at the Fire Department. Currently waiting on approval from Human Resources to move forward. The Fire Chief attended the following: Attended Fire Department Company and Board meeting Attended the City Council meeting Attended Fire Department Training Page 98

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City of Dover Item #35. Police Department Monthly Report july 2023 Page 101

Item #35. CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF POLICE 400 SOUTH QUEEN STREET DOVER, DELAWARE 19904 302-736-7111 Chief of Police Police Captains THOMAS A. JOHNSON, JR. RANDY ROBBINS Deputy Chief of Police KEVIN KOBER DAVID E. SPICER AARON DICKINSON September 11, 2023 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 July: COMPLAINTS/EVENTS YTD Totals compiled through July numbered 24,479. This represents an increase of 824 from the 23,655 reported over the same period in 2022. 30,000 24,204 23,655 24,479 25,000 22,571 18,903 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Burglary: 5 cases reported, 2 cases cleared and 1 case was cleared from previous months. Robbery: 3 cases reported, 2 cases cleared and 1 case was cleared from previous months. Sex Assault: 5 cases reported, 4 cases cleared and 1 case was cleared from previous months. Homicide: 0 case reported, 0 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. There were 10 Non-Criminal Death Investigations, 10 cases cleared and 0 cases cleared from previous months. Page 102

Item #35. DRUG, VICE, & ORGANIZED CRIME / STREET CRIMES UNIT ENFORCEMENT Marijuana: 671.2 grams seized Cocaine: 48.8 grams seized Ecstasy: 18 doses seized Prescription Pills: 0 doses seized Heroin: 1.958 grams seized Methamphetamine: 1 grams seized Fentanyl: 0 grams seized Other Rx Drugs: 56 grams/doses seized Drug Proceeds: $8,999 seized FIREARM SEIZURES/INSIDE CITY LIMITS 15 10 6 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CI DVOC/STREET CRIMES PATROL SEU HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN Firearms: 10 Handguns, 2 Rifles TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT YTD Citation Totals compiled through July numbered 4,451. This represents an increase of 779 from the 3,672 reported over the same period in 2022. 6,000 5,601 5,000 4,451 4,153 4,000 3,672 2,818 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 TRAFFIC CRASHES: YTD = 1,411 Page 103

Item #35. 911 CENTER ACTIVITY Total compiled during July numbered 8,079 calls. This represents an increase of 301 from the 7,778 reported during the same period in 2022. 8,600 8,381 8,400 8,200 8,065 8,079 8,000 7,778 7,800 7,676 7,600 7,400 7,200 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS YTD Totals compiled through July numbered 1,342. This represents a decrease of 877 from the 2,219 reported over the same period in 2022. 3,500 2,875 3,000 2,289 2,219 2,500 2,062 2,000 1,342 1,500 1,066 793 705 1,000 565 396 500 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 ISSUED 2,875 2,062 2,289 2,219 1,342 PAID 1,066 793 565 396 705 Page 104

Item #35. 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 July:  Addressed noise violation issues at 418 Topaz Circle  Assisted Police Academy with recruit training (EVOC)  Continued orientation for a newly hired Cadet  Addressed noise complaints and unpaid DCOs at Dover Gym on Otis Dr  Participated in the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Display  Participated in the annual PAL “Day in their Boots” program at the State Fire School  Participated in the annual PAL Football Combine  Participated in the annual PAL Youth Academy  Addressed ongoing neighborhood issue on Fairwind Pl  Addressed neighborhood dispute regarding loud music in Emerald Point  Addressed a homeless situation on the properties of the King Court Apts and Dover Library  Addressed homeless situations near 645 W. North Street, S. State St., the Schwartz Center, East Lake Gardens, 245 N. DuPont Highway  Community Response Vehicle deployed to Persimmon Park Place, Capital Green, and Manchester Square  Participated in the Dover Library Touch a Truck Event  Met with concerned citizen to address neighborhood issues on Kirkwood St  Participated in Silver Lake Commission Meeting at City Hall  Planning for Faith and Blue Weekend with Northeast Regional Manager  Completed follow up on the 246 Northdown Dr neighborhood complaint  Meeting with new property manager of Bayard Apartments  Assisted BHU with a complaint involving the neglect of a homeless autistic teenager  Addressed parking complaints and ongoing issues on Tuckett Cir in Cranberry Run  Assisted Patrol Units during major incidents, high 911 call volume and/or low staffing  Attended the Kent County Crime Watch Meeting  The BHU made contact with 35 individuals and took official action to provide services to 25 of them. 14 were mental health supports and 11 were substance abuse referrals. 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 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.  The Committee did not meet in July. They chose a reduced schedule that included meetings in late June and mid-August. August 10 and September 21 are the next two meetings. Page 105

Item #35. PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES The Police Athletic League hosted their three annual special events in July. The Football Combine on July 1st had more than 150 young people come out for special instruction from successful collegiate athletes. “A Day in their Boots” had close to 300 participants learn what it is to be a member of Public Safety on July 13th. Our industry partners joined us at the Delaware State Fire School to ensure all the kids had a hands-on experience in Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Service procedures. In late July, the week-long Youth Academy gave about 20 young members of our community a taste of leadership and professional training in a fashion similar to the real Police Academy. As usual, Corporal Anthony Smith assembled and led a very successful team as we delivered our summer programs. The Department continues to see a reduction in the amount of applications submitted for the role of police officer. The July 16th assessment date had disappointing turnout and produced only one candidate suitable for background investigation. At this time, we anticipate falling well short of replacing current levels of attrition. A special presentation outlining this challenge is in development for Council’s consideration. The Police Cadet program continues to struggle. We have two active members in a program authorized for six. One of them is in the final hiring stages for the Delaware State Police. This is an ideal part-time job for college-aged individuals with an eye toward public safety or criminal justice employment. We can report positive news in relation to our other non-sworn positions. Casey Wilson has joined the Department as the incoming Victim Services Coordinator. She is being trained by Diane Glenn who has built this office over the past 30+ years and is on track for a September departure in retirement. The Emergency Communications Center is on track to have a full staff compliment by August. We are also optimistic that we have found someone to take on the Animal Control/Welfare Officer role after a search that lasted quite some time. There was a GVI Call-in July 19th attended by approximately 20 “at-risk” Offenders. State-level services were offered to the group in our continuing attempt to break the cycle of recidivism and retaliatory shootings. This was our third call-in event thus far. The program has been operational for about 18 months. Please visit our website at www.doverpolice.org for up to date information on crimes and activities in the City of Dover. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. Chief of Police Page 106

Item #38. CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Water & Wastewater SUBMITTED ON: September 1, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III, City Manager and Lori Peddicord, Controller / Treasurer SUBJECT: Capital School District Impact Fee Request TIMETABLE: Provide decision to Capital School District within seven (7) days of Council direction. RELATED PROJECT: X REFERENCE: X EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $0 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $0 FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Allow the Capital School District to utilize total certified students as basis for impact fee calculations, instead of certified students per building. The Capital School District is still subject to any Kent County Impact Fees for wastewater. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The Capital School District has substantially constructed two (2) interconnected middle schools at 1 Pat Lynn Drive. This location was the site of the former Dover High School. It should be noted that when the old high school was demolished, City Council allowed the water and wastewater impact credits to be transferred to the new Dover High School on Route 8. After the transfer was completed, zero (0) impact fee credits were left at 1 Pat Lynn Drive. Impact fees for schools are determined by the number of certified students at each school, plus one (1) equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) that is required for connecting a new user to the system, and since all the previous credits were transferred, this is considered a new connection. This project has a capacity of 1,600 students, every twenty-five (25) students is equal to one (1) EDU. Each EDU is equivalent to $7,212.00, which includes the fees that are paid to Kent County Public Works for sewer. This project would generate a total of sixty-five (65) EDU’s. The City of Dover received a request from the Capital School District to calculate the impact fees based on the total district student enrollment, instead of being calculated by each building. The Capital School District is shifting student population around the existing buildings, as such, they believe that they are not increasing utility demand and should not be charged impact fees. The Capital School District agrees to a Page 107

Item #38. baseline student population and will provide certified student enrollment every year. If the population increases, then the Capital School District will be responsible for paying one (1) EDU for every additional twenty-five (25) students. This proposal is unprecedented, for reference, the City of Dover Code of Ordinances provides the following: Chapter 110, Article III – Water Service, Division 3 – Water Impact Fees, Section 110-208 (d), and the second code reference is located in Chapter 110, Article IV – Wastewater Service, Division 3 – Wastewater Impact Fees, Section 110-283 (c). Both sections state that “No EDUs shall be transferred from one property to another property, whether or not such properties are owned by the same person, without the approval of city council.” The code is silent on the methodology proposed by the Capital School District. If the Capital School District were denied their proposed plan, they would be responsible for paying $468,780. Of this total, $208,780 would be required by Kent County. The remaining $260,000 would be the city’s portion of the fee. If the proposed plan was approved, the Capital School District would be required to pay 1 EDU, as this would be required for the new connection to the system. This total cost would be $7,212, of which $3,212 would be required by Kent County and the remaining $4,000 would be the city’s portion. It should be noted that Kent County may not approve this proposal and may require the total fee for this project. City staff has evaluated the proposal and find that this methodology would be appropriate. Staff proposes that City Council Allow the Capital School District to utilize total certified students as basis for impact fee calculations, instead of certified students per building. The Capital School District is still subject to any Kent County Impact Fees for wastewater. The Capital School District will be financially responsible for future EDU’s when their enrollment increases. Page 108

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Item #39. FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-06 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 106 – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, Article I – IN GENERAL, be amended by inserting 5 the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 6 7 Section 106-17 – Truck routes. 8 9 (a) Except as hereinafter provided, no commercial vehicle having three or more axles shall be 10 operated on any street in the city except on a “truck route”. 11 (b) The following roads are designated as “truck routes” within the city: 12 (1) U.S. Route 13; 13 (2) Bay Road; 14 (3) Governors Avenue; 15 (4) Saulsbury Road; 16 (5) Dover-Kenton Road; 17 (6) Persimmon Tree Lane; 18 (7) Delaware Route 1; 19 (8) Scarborough Road; 20 (9) McKee Road; 21 (10) South Little Creek Road; 22 (11) Leipsic Road; 23 (12) Denny’s Road 24 (13) Delaware Route 8; 25 (14) North Street (from Mifflin Road to South Governors Avenue); 26 (15) New Burton Road POW/MIA Parkway; 27 (16) White Oak Road.; 28 (17) Hazlettville Road; 29 (c) This section shall not apply to any commercial vehicles with three or more axles: 30 (1) Making a local delivery to or a pickup from a place in the city incapable of being 31 directly accessed from a designated “truck route”. The driver must have available 32 proof of intended place of delivery or pickup and: 33 a. If entering the city limits, the driver shall use the most direct practical route 34 from a designated truck route to and from the delivery or pickup, and 35 b. If originating from within the city limits, the driver shall use the most direct 36 practical route to and from the place of delivery or pickup within the city and/or 37 the most direct practical route to a designated “truck route” if going outside the 38 city limits. 39 (2) Owned by or leased to the city or any volunteer fire company or emergency response 40 organization when engaged in official business, including, by way of example, those 41 vehicles of any fire department or any police department or agency, or to any town or 42 state public works department or agency. 43 (3) Owned by, leased to, or operated by any public utility company (or its subcontractor) 44 while engaged in public utility operations. 45 46 47 Page 110

Item #39. Proposed Ordinance #2023-06 Amending Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles Page 2 48 (4) Garbage and solid waste haulers in the course of their business operations. 49 (5) Operated on any city street officially designated as a detour route where such vehicle 50 could otherwise be lawfully operated upon the street for which such detour is 51 established. 52 53 54 55 ADOPTED: * 56 57 58 SYNOPSIS 59 This ordinance updates the current truck routes within the city. Additional roads have been constructed 60 within the city limits that were designed for truck traffic. Other streets within the city are residential in 61 nature and do not provide a proper safety environment for the trucks and residents. 62 (SPONSORS: ANDERSON) 63 64 65 Actions History: 66 09/11/2023 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council 67 08/15/2023 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/ Safety, Advisory and Transportation Page 111

Item #40. FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-07 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 2 – Administration, Article II - City Council, Section 2-201 - Compensation and 5 expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials be amended by inserting the text 6 indicated in bold, blue, and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 7 8 Sec. 2-201. - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed 9 officials. 10 11 (a) Fees established. In accordance with section 12 of the Charter, authorizing the council to 12 establish compensation and expenses for the mayor, council members, and other elected or 13 appointed officials, the following fees are hereby established: 14 15 (1) Mayor. The mayor shall receive an annual salary of $52,000.00 (FY 2023). In addition, 16 the mayor shall receive an expense allotment of up to $5,000.00, to be included in the city's 17 annual budget for miscellaneous expenses, to be reimbursed upon submission of receipts or 18 proper documentation. Expenses in excess of this amount shall only be permitted by council 19 approval. The mayor shall be entitled to all benefits customary to an employee of the city, 20 except pension benefits, and sick and vacation leave. 21 22 2) Council members generally. Each council member shall receive an annual salary of 23 18,000.00 (FY 2023). The council president shall receive an annual salary of $23,000.00 (FY 24 2023). Council members shall receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses 25 incurred when on official business as prescribed by ordinance or policy. 26 27 (3) Board of assessment appeals. Each appointed member of the board sitting to hear appeals 28 from the municipal assessment shall receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for 29 expenses for the preparation and attendance at each meeting of the board of assessment 30 appeals. 31 32 (4) Nonemployee election officers. Each person, not a city employee, appointed to serve as an 33 election judge for any municipal election shall receive $200.00 an amount set by city council 34 for per diem reimbursement for each election attended. Each person chosen to serve as a 35 clerical assistant for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 an amount set by city 36 council for per diem reimbursement for each election attended. 37 38 (5) Employee election officers. Employees of the city appointed to serve as election 39 judges or officials for any municipal election shall receive $150.00 an amount set by city 40 council for per diem reimbursement for expenses for each municipal election attended in 41 addition to their regular salary. 42 (6) Appointee to council committee. Each appointed member to any city council 43 committee, not serving an elected term to any city office, shall receive $75.00 for preparation Page 112

Proposed Ordinance #2023-07 Amending Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees,Item #40. Division 1 - Generally, Section 2-201 - Compensation and expenses for mayor, council, and other elected or appointed officials Page 2 44 and attendance at each committee meeting to which the member is appointed. 45 46 (7) Employee on council committee. Any city employee appointed to a council committee 47 shall receive $25.00 for reimbursement for expenses per diem for each meeting attended, 48 which is held after 5:00 p.m. on a scheduled workday or at any time on a weekend or city- 49 approved holiday. 50 51 (8) Planning commission. Each appointed member of the planning commission shall receive 52 $100.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and 53 attendance at each meeting of the planning commission. 54 55 (9) Board of adjustment. Each appointed member of the board of adjustment shall receive 56 $75.00 per diem reimbursement for expenses to be paid monthly for preparation and attendance 57 at each meeting of the board of adjustment. 58 59 (10) Construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. Each appointed 60 member of the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals shall 61 receive $75.00 per diem reimbursement for preparation and attendance at each meeting 62 of the construction and property maintenance code board of appeals. 63 64 (Code 1981, § 2-70; Ord. of 9-14-1987; Ord. of 8-27-1990; Ord. of 11-26-1990, § 1; Ord. of 1-11- 65 1993; 45 Ord. of 6-27-1994; Ord. of 2-24-1997(2); Ord. of 1-10-2000; Ord. of 10-9-2000; Ord. of 66 1-22-2001; Ord. 46 of 6-24-2002; Ord. of 6-25-2007; Ord. No. 2009-16, 7-27-2009; Ord. No. 2009- 67 23, 10-26-2009; Ord. No. 47 2009-17, 11-9-2009; Ord. No. 2017-09 , 8-14-2017; Ord. No. 2019-18 68 , 9-9-2019) 69 70 ADOPTED: 71 72 SYNOPSIS 73 This ordinance adds reimbursement to in the amount of $75 members of the construction and 74 property maintenance code board of appeals and reimbursement for nonemployee election officers 75 and employee election officers to receive an amount set by city council. 76 77 (SPONSORS: ANDERSON AND ROCHA) 78 79 Actions History 80 09/11/2023 - Scheduled for First Reading - City Council 81 08/15/2023 - Introduction - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Page 113

Item #41. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning and Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: September 7, 2023 PREPARED BY: Mary Ellen Gray, Director of Planning, Inspections and Community Development SUBJECT: Draft Ordinance Amendment for Appendix B: Zoning, Article 3 Section 13, Central Commercial Zone (C-2) REFERENCE: N/A RELATED PROJECT: N/A REVIEWED BY: EXHIBITS: Ordinance #2023-08 EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a TIMETABLE: Review of Zoning Text Amendment in accordance with the procedures outlined in Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 Section 5 Amendment. First Reading on 9/11/2023; Referral to Planning Commission for Public Hearing Recommendation on 10/16/2023; and Public Hearing and Final Action by City Council on 10/23/2023 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Referral of proposed zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance #2023-08) for First Reading and Public Hearings with Planning Commission and City Council Background and Analysis The proposed ordinance would amend the C-2 (Central Commercial Zone) to allow indoor recreation and amusement establishments as a permitted use. This revision was suggested by a realtor from the Commercial Moving Experience Real Estate Company who indicated that the lack of this use is making it difficult to open a gym in the Downtown area that would service the critical mass of citizens the City is hoping to get to the Downtown and that he believes that this is an important service that should be offered if we want to attract more residents to this area. Indoor recreation and amusement centers are an allowed use in the following districts: • IO (Institutional and Office Zone) • C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) • C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone) • IPM-2 (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone – Business and Technology Center) Dates First Reading City Council: September 11, 2023 Planning Commission: October 16, 2023 Final Reading: October 23, 2023 Page 115

Item #41. FIRST READING CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2023-08 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix B – Zoning, Article 3 Section 13 Central Commercial Zone (C-2) be amended by 5 inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font: 6 7 APPENDIX B – ZONING 8 9 ARTICLE 3 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS 10 11 Section 13. Central commercial zone (C-2) 12 13 13.1 Uses permitted. In a central commercial zone (C-2), no building or premises shall be 14 used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or 15 designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose, except the following: 16 17 (i) Indoor recreation and amusement establishments. 18 19 20 SYNOPSIS 21 This is a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance provisions related to the Central commercial zone (C- 22 2). This revision adds the use of indoor recreation and amusement establishments to this zoning district. 23 24 (SPONSORS: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, COUNCILMAN BOGGERTY, AND COUNCILWOMAN ARNDT) 25 26 27 Actions History: 28 09/11/23 – Scheduled for First Reading - City Council 29 08/15/23 – Introduced - Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative Finance, and Administration Committee Page 114