Regular City Council Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 22, 2024 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/tby75n Event number: 2531 629 6135 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 - Councilwoman Arndt 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 - July 22, 2024 PAGE 2 RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. 2024-11 - Enacting a Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Land Uses While Considering Zoning Regulations to Address Such Uses CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2. Regular City Council Meeting of July 08, 2024 COMMITTEE REPORTS 3. Council Committee of the Whole Report July 09, 2024 Council Reports - June 2024 4. First District 5. Second District 6. Third District 7. Fourth District 8. At-Large 9. Council President Anderson Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement 10. Discussion - Update on the Consideration of a Public Space Naming Policy (Tricia K. Arndt, Chair of Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee) (Committee Recommendation: Defer back to staff to draft, an ordinance, and bring it back to the committee for review.) Utility Committee 11. Evaluation of Bids - Well #9 Improvements (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) (Committee Recommendation: Award the contract to A-Del Construction, for the construction phase of Well #9 Improvements, ITB #24-0026WW, for $1,699,000) Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 12. Evaluation of Bids - Garrison Oak Steel (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) (Committee Recommendation: Award the contract to AUI, Bid #24-0037EL, for the amount of $162,688.82) Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2024 PAGE 3 13. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 - Personnel, Article IV - Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (Except Police), Division 3. - General Employee Pension Plan (Committee Recommendation: Approval of Proposed Ordinance #2024-07) 14. Discussion - Possible Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Land Uses While Considering Zoning Regulations to Address Such Uses (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) (Committee Recommendation: Forward Resolution No. 2024-11 to City Council with a recommendation of approval, extend the survey closing date to August 31, 2024, have an update brought back to a Legislative, Finance, and Administration meeting, and place a copy of the survey in with the electric bill, and have the city manager provide council with a memo on the logistics of doing so.) QUARTERLY REPORTS 15. Quarterly Revenue Report as of June 30, 2024 16. Quarterly Review - Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (April, May, and June) APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN 17. Board of Adjustment Christian Joshua Swalm - One-Year Term to Expire July 2025 (to fill the unexpired term of E. Jane Warren) Richard D. Senato - Three-Year Term to Expire July 2027 18. Planning Commission Andrea B. Maucher - Second District - Three-Year Term to Expire June 2027 William L. Witham, Jr. - Second District - Three-Year Term to Expire June 2027 APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT 19. Economic Development Committee - One-Year Term to Expire May 13, 2025 Kim I. Adams - Minority Voting Member Clayton E. Hammond - Minority Voting Member 20. Interview Committee for Controller/Treasurer Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt - Chair Councilwoman Julia M. Pillsbury Councilman Fred A. Neil Page 3

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - July 22, 2024 PAGE 4 Councilman Gerald L. Rocha ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA 21. Proposed Cancellation of August 26 and 27, 2024 Meetings (Staff Recommendation: Cancellation of Council Meeting of August 26, 2024 and Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 27, 2024.) 22. Tentative Labor Contract with Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) 23. Tentative Labor Contract with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) ORDINANCES FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by Council will take place during the Second Reading on AUGUST 12, 2024. 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. 24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 - Personnel, Article IV - Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (Except Police), Division 3. - General Employee Pension Plan (Staff Recommendation: Approve Proposed Ordinance #2024-07.) FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of JULY 08, 2024. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." 25. Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F – Fees and Fines: Chapter 82 – Planning, Appendix A – Subdivisions, Appendix B – Zoning (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) (Staff Recommendation: Approve Proposed Ordinance #2024-27.) 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 4

Item #1. City of Dover MAYOR AND COUNCIL PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 1 A RESOLUTION TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA 2 RELATED USES IN THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE 3 4 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council seek to preserve, protect, and promote the 5 general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Dover, Delaware through the 6 enactment of certain codes, ordinances, and other regulatory tools and policies that are necessary, 7 and good to achieve that end; and 8 9 WHEREAS, recreational marijuana became legal for adult use in the State of Delaware 10 on July 5, 2023, when the Delaware Marijuana Control Act went into effect; and 11 12 WHEREAS, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act allows municipalities to enact 13 ordinances or regulations prohibiting the operation of recreational marijuana related 14 establishments within their jurisdiction or governing the time, place, manner, and number of 15 recreational marijuana establishment operations; and 16 17 WHEREAS, the Council Committee of the Whole, Legislative, Finance, and 18 Administration Committee discussed options on regulating recreational marijuana within the City 19 of Dover at their meetings on September 26, 2023, and April 09, 2024, and directed city staff to 20 draft an ordinance permitting recreational marijuana establishments within certain zones; and 21 22 WHEREAS, the Council Committee of the Whole, Legislative, Finance, and 23 Administration Committee discussed Proposed Ordinance #2024-24 relating to recreational 24 marijuana business licenses, and Proposed Ordinance #2024-25 relating to zoning regulations on 25 June 11, 2024; and 26 27 WHEREAS, during this meeting, several public commenters raised concerns about the 28 provisions outlined in these proposed ordinances; and 29 30 WHEREAS, following this discussion, the Council Committee of the Whole, Legislative, 31 Finance, and Administration Committee and City Council requested that more research and 32 community outreach be conducted and ultimately deferred the issue to a Special Legislative, 33 Finance, and Administration Committee meeting; and 34 35 WHEREAS, the State of Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will begin 36 accepting applications for all recreational marijuana business license types on September 1, 2024, 37 and will begin issuing licenses on November 1, 2024; and 38 P. O. Box 475 Dover, DE 19903 Community Excellence Through Quality Service Page 5

Item #1. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 PAGE 2 39 WHEREAS, the City of Dover, Delaware is actively working to determine the best way 40 to regulate land uses related to the recreational marijuana industry. 41 42 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 43 44 The City Council does hereby enact a moratorium on recreational marijuana related uses within 45 the City of Dover, Delaware, subject to the following stipulations and conditions: 46 47 1. This moratorium shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City 48 Council of the City of Dover, Delaware; and 49 50 2. This moratorium shall apply to all recreational marijuana establishments licensed 51 by the Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, which are defined as 52 follows: 53 54 a) “Marijuana cultivation facility” means an entity licensed to cultivate, prepare, 55 and package marijuana and sell marijuana to retail marijuana stores, to 56 marijuana product manufacturing facilities, and to other marijuana cultivation 57 facilities, but not to consumers. A marijuana cultivation facility may not 58 produce marijuana concentrates, tinctures, extracts, or other marijuana 59 products. 60 61 b) “Marijuana product manufacturing facility” means an entity licensed to 62 purchase marijuana, manufacture, prepare, and package marijuana products, 63 and sell marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana product 64 manufacturing facilities and retail marijuana stores, but not to consumers. 65 66 c) “Marijuana testing facility” means an entity licensed to test marijuana for 67 potency and contaminants. 68 69 d) “Retail marijuana store” means an entity licensed to purchase marijuana from 70 marijuana cultivation facilities, to purchase marijuana and marijuana products 71 from marijuana product manufacturing facilities, and to sell marijuana and 72 marijuana products to consumers. 73 74 3. It shall be understood that the purpose of this moratorium is to afford the City 75 Council a reasonable due diligence period to consider alternative courses of action 76 relative to the governing of recreational marijuana uses within the city including, 77 but not limited to, adoption of an amendment to the Dover Code of Ordinances, 78 regulating the time, place, manner, and number of marijuana establishment 79 options; and 80 81 4. This moratorium shall remain in effect until December 31, 2024, unless rescinded 82 by City Council or unless City Council adopts ordinances related to recreational 83 marijuana related uses/establishments at an earlier date. 84 Page 6

Item #1. PROPOSED COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2024-11 PAGE 3 ADOPTED: * _______________________________ ______________________________ 85 ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN DAVID L. ANDERSON 86 MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT 87 88 89 Actions History 90 07/09/2024 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/Legislative, Finance, and 91 Administration Committee Page 7

Item #2. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on July 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Council members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Lewis (in at 6:29 p.m. and out at 7:06 p.m.). Dr. Sudler was absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Marney, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Melson- Williams, Chief Carey, Mr. Junge, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Anderson declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Boggerty. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Dr. Pillsbury. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, and unanimously carried (Sudler absent). ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2024 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2024, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Sudler absent). COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Members of Council present were Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Sudler (arrived at 6:20 p.m.). Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Iriowen (Utility), Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock (arrived at 6:14 p.m. via WebEx), Page 8 (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Pugh (Utility) was absent.

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Neil presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Annual Review and Approval of Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Paul Waddell, Electric Director) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager reviewed the Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management. Staff recommended approving the Governing Policy for Energy Commodity for Risk Management as presented. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the policy is the same as previously presented. Responding to Mr. Iriowen, Mr. Hugg stated that the policy was last reviewed on January 23, 2023. He explained that per the code, the city must adopt the policy on an annual basis. Mr. Hare moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by unanimous roll call vote (Sudler absent). Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Arndt moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Page 9

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 3 Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F – Fees and Fines: Chapter 82 – Planning, Appendix A – Subdivisions, and Appendix B – Zoning (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the changes in Proposed Ordinance #2024-27. Staff recommended approving Proposed Ordinance #2024-27. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that they did look at some adjacent jurisdictions such as Kent County, Smyrna, Milford, and Newark. She explained that it proved hard to complete direct comparisons because, in many cases, they do not have professional planning staff, and the reviews are completed by a consultant, so the cost is higher. She stated that the directive from the city manager was to look at a three percent increase while considering the ease of calculation and the reasonableness of the fee. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the amount of time staff spends on a particular application is not recouped in the application fees. She explained that when a building goes to construction, the permit fees in most cases cover things such as the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment, both of which have stipends per meeting and public notice ads. However, the fees do not cover the per hour by staff. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that they could consider reflecting the staff time spent in the fees, however, it is very hard to calculate because every site plan varies in required staff time. Ms. Arndt moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried with Mr. Lewis voting no. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by unanimous roll call vote (Sudler absent). Mr. Anderson recommended looking into a biennial cost of living adjustment to the fees, so they stay current with inflation. He explained that the idea was presented around 2014. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that there are miscellaneous fees that go into the general fund. She further explained that the total amount, which includes the presented fees and several other items collected by the planning office, is about $20,000 per year. Discussion – Update on Joint Use Agreement with Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, updated council and committee members on the Joint Use Agreement with the Dover Air Force Base (DAFB). Page 10

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 4 Committee action was not required. Mr. Hugg emphasized that the original agreement was set to expire in 2020, however, several extensions have been granted. He stated that a newly revised joint-use agreement has currently been provided to the Secretary of Defense for a signature. Mr. Hugg explained that some benefits of the new agreement include the removal of the landing fee, the elimination of the requirement for prior authorization to land, which previously had to be done 24 hours in advance, and an increase in the number of takeoffs and landings from 13,500 to 25,000. He emphasized that the agreement will be for 50 years and will allow for civilian aircraft of all sizes, not just large aircraft, and includes the use of both runways. Mr. Hugg further explained that the agreement recognizes the opportunity for important economic development for the City of Dover, including aircraft maintenance and repair and possible logistical operations. Mayor Christiansen stated that the city has been in contact with major air carriers who have outgrown their hubs in other cities like Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and Liberty, New Jersey. He emphasized that a captive audience retires with certain skills in fixing airplanes and unloading them. The goal is to keep them in Dover to be part of the community, helping improve the schools and making Dover a better place to live. Mayor Christiansen explained that with the expanded joint-use agreement, the goal is to create job opportunities in cooperation with the Capital School District, Polytech High School, and Delaware Technical Community College for young people in the community interested in pursuing careers in aircraft maintenance, loading, and unloading. He further explained that it would provide the city with the opportunity to create additional warehouses. Mr. Boggerty stated that as a veteran, he has seen firsthand how the proposed expansion can benefit the city just like it has in Charleston, South Carolina. He explained that in Charleston, when someone lands, half of the base is military and the other half is civilian, which has created well-paying jobs. He stated that many of the people he was previously stationed with left because there were no jobs available in their career fields after leaving the military. Mr. Boggerty emphasized that another challenge will be updating the infrastructure and housing accommodations, but he is excited to see the city grow. Dr. Pillsbury stated that Eglin Air Force Base has grown the civilian component of the airport dramatically in the last 40 years and she would like to see private flights out of Dover. She explained that to the best of her knowledge, Dover is the only Air Force base without a commercial airport, or the only state capital without a city airport. She emphasized that the changes would be a great service to the people in the area. Page 11

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 5 Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by unanimous roll call vote (Sudler absent). MONTHLY REPORTS – MAY 2024 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury (Sudler absent), the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager’s Report Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report Fire Chief’s Report Police Chief's Report TITLE VI REQUIREMENTS AND PROPOSED PROCEDURES Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, provided an update on the flyers distributed to all water customers in the City of Dover, requesting information on the material of their water lines. He mentioned that this was a federally mandated part of the Lead and Copper Rule, and flyers were sent to 13,000 customers, and 1,000 people responded to the survey. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that they do not have any records of anything on the private side, as the department only owns the water lines up to the property line, anything beyond that was not recorded. He appreciated that the constituents were advised to call the Water & Wastewater Department, which offers a service to assist with identifying water line materials. Mr. Lyon noted that they have already helped an estimated 50 people with identifying the material for the water lines in their house. Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the Title VI Requirements and Proposed Procedures. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that it was a mixed bag. Upon receiving the requirement from the EPA, they had a good liaison with the federal government assisting them. He mentioned that there are plenty of templates available. For example, Oakland Bay Authority had someone who was their sole position, other municipalities would have a split role, depending on the size. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon explained that if a case were to involve the Human Relations Commission, they would need to adhere to the State of Delaware’s retention policy regarding the duration for which the case must be saved. They would need to coordinate with the City Clerk’s office to make sure the information is stored properly. Page 12

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 6 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that if anyone feels wronged in relation to any of the 13 protected classes listed on the form, there is a form available for reporting such issues. This could open the door for involvement, not only for water and wastewater concerns but also for other departments. Given the Human Relations Commission's inactivity, Mr. Lyon noted that the policy would be citywide. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Lyon stated that the EPA was flexible about having a designated name for the position, and it can be changed if someone changes their position. He emphasized the need to stay on top of such changes. Mr. Lyon explained that the city has received funding from the EPA before, though he could not confirm if that particular aspect was a requirement in the past. Mr. Anderson emphasized that there has been a regulatory change within the past two (2) years. The federal government has modified several grants, updated regulations, and established procedural policies in transportation and infrastructure. These changes were made pursuant to the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that the city would receive federal funding through the Omnibus package, which is several bills put together into one big funding source and issued through the EPA. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Lyon noted that they have received a pre-award of $1.8 million for water quality improvements, but the funds cannot be disbursed until all requirements are met. Mr. Neil moved to implement the proposed procedures, including the new intake form to comply with federal funding requirements, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a roll call vote, seven (7) yes (Hare, Boggerty, Neil, Pillsbury, Arndt, Rocha, Anderson), one (1) abstain (Lewis), and one (1) absent (Sudler). FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-27 – AMENDING APPENDIX F- FEES AND FINES: CHAPTER 82 – PLANNING, APPENDIX A – SUBDIVISIONS, APPENDIX B - ZONING (DAVID S. HUGG, III, CITY MANAGER AND DAWN MELSON-WILLIAMS, PRINCIPAL PLANNER) Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F – Fees and Fines: Chapter 82 – Planning, Appendix A – Subdivisions, Appendix B – Zoning. In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows: ORDINANCE #2024-27 – AMENDING APPENDIX F- FEES AND FINES: CHAPTER 82 – PLANNING, APPENDIX A – SUBDIVISIONS, APPENDIX B - ZONING Page 13

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 7 FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-22 – AMENDING CHAPTER 26 – BUSINESSES, ARTICLE II – LICENSES, AND APPENDIX F – FEES AND FINES (DAVID S. HUGG, III, CITY MANAGER) Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. (Sudler absent) (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 24, 2024.) Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2024-22 – Amending Chapter 26 – Businesses, Article II – Licenses, and Appendix F – Fees and Fines. Chapter 82 – Planning, Appendix A – Subdivisions, Appendix B – Zoning. By motion of Mr. Boggerty, seconded by Mr. Rocha, by a roll call vote, seven (7) yes (Hare, Boggerty, Pillsbury, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Anderson), one (1) no (Lewis) and one (1) absent (Sudler) adopted Ordinance #2024-22 as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 26 – Business, Article II – Licenses, be amended to read as follows: Sec. 26-31. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Advertising agency means every person engaged in the business of displaying advertising matter by billboards, posters or circulars, signs or window displays, or undertaking the writing or composition of advertisements for other persons on a commission, rental, or flat fee basis. Amusement operator means every person or company engaged in the business of exhibiting public amusements, such as rides, games, demonstrations, and sideshows. This category shall include circuses, amusement parks, and carnivals, but shall not include persons defined as Entertainers. Architect means every person engaged in the business of designing, planning, and technically supervising the construction of any building, edifice, or other structural unit. ATM machines (third-party or off bank premises) means each machine that offers limited or full banking services. Attorney-at-law means every individual duly admitted to the bar of any court of this state and engaged in the active practice of such profession, whether self-employed or a member or employee of a law firm or private corporation. Auctioneer means every person engaged in the business of crying sales of real or personal property on behalf of other persons for profit, except as otherwise provided by this article. No auctioneer shall be authorized by virtue of the license granted to employ any other person to act as auctioneer in his behalf, except in his own store or warehouse or in his presence, nor shall the term "auctioneer" apply or extend to a judicial or executive officer making sales in pursuance of Page 14

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 8 any execution, judgment, or decree of any court, nor to public sales made by executors or administrators. Automobile race operator includes every person in the business of conducting motor vehicle races for profit, including competition involving all recognized classes of stock, modified or sports car, midget racers, drag racers, and every type of motor vehicle in any form of race, competition, or time trial. For purposes of this license, motorcycle races shall be included in such definition. Bank and loan and trust company mean each bank, or building and loan association, or trust company, including non-deposit and limited-service banks. Barber means every person operating a business of shaving the beard and cutting, trimming, washing, waving, or otherwise dressing the hair of human beings. Beautician means any person operating a business of doing work which is generally and usually performed by so-called hairdressers, cosmetologists, beauticians, or beauty culturists and however denominated in so-called hairdressing and beauty shops, which work is for the embellishment, cleanliness, and beautification of women. Bottler means any person engaged in the business of bottling from the bulk all beverages commonly known as soft drinks, whether the beverages shall be prepared in whole or in part by the bottler. Broker means every person operating a business of buying and selling for the account of other persons for a commission or for profit, stocks, bonds, currency, negotiable paper, securities, and any other intangible personal property. Car wash includes every person operating a continuing business of cleaning, washing, or waxing motor vehicles for profit and not for charitable or educational purposes. Certified public accountant means every individual qualified and registered under the laws of the state to practice as a certified public accountant and engaged in the active practice of such profession, whether self-employed or a member or employee of a firm or private corporation. Cesspool cleaner means every person engaged in the business of cleaning cesspools for profit or reward. Chiropodist and podiatrist mean every person engaged in the practice of caring for the feet of human beings. Chiropractor means every person engaged in the practice of treating human ailments by means of muscular or bone manipulation. Clinical social worker includes every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice social work and engaged in active practice of such profession. Coin-operated amusement machine owner means any person engaged in the business of owning and operating, on his own account or by his agent, or leasing to or placing with another on a commission or other basis, any coin-operated machine, device, or table upon or by means of which games are played by the general public for amusement and entertainment, but not for the purpose of obtaining any money or other thing of value. Page 15

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 9 Coin-operated vending machine owner means any person engaged in the business of owning and operating, on his own account or by his agent, or leasing to or placing with another on a commission or other basis, any coin-operated vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc or key into any slot, crevice or other opening, or by the payment of any price, operates or may be operated for the emission of goods or services. Coin-operated stamp vending machines owned by the United States government and any pay telephone shall be exempted from any taxation. Coin-operated video machine means any person engaged in the business of owning and operating, on his own account or by his agent, or leasing to or placing with another on a commission or other basis, any coin-operated video machine, device, or table upon or by means of which games are played by the general public for amusement and entertainment, but not for the purpose of obtaining any money. Commercial sign business includes all persons engaged in an outside sign advertising business consisting of the erection, construction, maintenance, or leasing of outside signs, bulletin boards, and poster boards. Computer-related services includes persons or companies engaged in computer program- related services, system designing and consulting, computer processing and data preparation and processing, information retrieval, computer facilities management, and computer maintenance and repair. Consultant means every person operating a business, not more specifically defined otherwise in this section, who gives expert advice for profit or reward. Contractor means any person or company, whether operating from a place within the city or not, engaged in the business of the construction, alteration, repairing, dismantling, or demolition of buildings, roads, bridges, sewers, water and gas mains and every other type of structure within the definition of real estate, including all subcontractors. Day care operator means any person or company that provides care, supervision, and guidance for six or more children or dependent adults. Dentist means every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice dentistry and engaged in active practice of such profession. Distributor means every person engaged in the business of distributing samples, handbills, or posters for compensation or on commission. Drayperson and mover mean every person operating a business of transporting for profit tangible personal property of other persons. Eating establishment means any restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria, short order cafe, luncheonette, tavern, sandwich stand, soda fountain, drink stand and all other public eating establishments where food is prepared, handled and served to the public at wholesale or retail prices or for no price at all, as well as kitchens and other places in which food is handled or prepared for sale elsewhere to the public, provided that food processing and distributing establishments that do not sell prepared food to the public directly are not included in such definition. Page 16

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 10 Eating establishment operator means any person engaged in the business of operating a public place for the sale of food prepared or consumed on the premises for the accommodation of casual visitors. Employment agent means every person operating, for profit, a business of hiring laborers or securing positions for other persons to be employed within the limits of the state. Entertainer means every person or group of persons, whether operating from within the city or not, performing together and engaged in the business of entertaining the public in the city through live or recorded music, theater, or dance. Entertainment agent or operator means persons or companies in the business of collecting fees or commissions, or other payment for furnishing live or recorded music, theater, or dance entertainment, whether in their own place of business or in the place of another. Finance or small loan agency includes every person engaged in the business of lending money, with or without security, to other persons, with repayments of the loans to be made by installments or otherwise, but shall not include, either in reference to future or past transactions, banks, or trust companies. Fitness trainer means every person operating a business, whether full-time or part-time, of providing physical training services to paying clients. Food truck means any mobile or temporary cooking operation that stores, transports, cooks, prepares, serves, or sells food and/or drinks. Any cooking apparatus or equipment operated on a one-time basis, interim basis, or for less than 90 days in the same location, other than at a fixed location, building, or structure that has been inspected and permitted by the City of Dover Fire Marshal’s Office, City of Dover Licensing Office, and State of Delaware Public Health. Funeral director means every person engaged in the business and qualified under the laws of the state to be so engaged as funeral directors and in active conduct thereof. Gaming position means every individual space or seat, whether standing or sitting, authorized to conduct gaming activities as identified on an approved floor plan. General repairman means every person operating a business of repairing, reconditioning, or otherwise restoring to useful service personal property of every kind and description not otherwise provided for under this section. Gas, light, and power company and cable TV and telephone company include the license fee for utilities, provided that this license does not cover sales of appliances or equipment for which a separate license shall be required. Health spa and health club include every person engaged in the business of operating private health, weight control, or physical culture facilities designed to establish and maintain the optimum weight or physical conditioning of other persons. Home daycare operator means any person that provides care, supervision, and guidance for six or fewer children in an occupied residence excluding dependents of the operator or close relatives. Page 17

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 11 Hotel includes every person engaged in the business of operating a place where the public may, for a consideration, obtain sleeping accommodations and meals and which, within city limits, has at least ten permanent bedrooms for the use of guests. Income tax consultant means every person, not licensed as an attorney or accountant under this section, engaged in the business of providing federal or state income tax assistance to other persons for a fee. Incorporator includes every person operating a business or procuring corporate charters or acting as resident, registration, or transfer agent of domestic corporations, except attorneys-at- law having a license to practice such profession in this state. Insurance adjustor office includes any person engaged in the business of settling claims for any insurance company or for any other purpose where insurance is involved, and a fair appraisal must be made of the loss, injury, or damage. Itinerant merchant means any person, whether as owner, agent, or employee, who engages in a temporary business of selling and delivering goods, prepared foods, beverages, wares, or merchandise within the city who is not located within a licensed "open market," as defined by this article, or participating in a "nonprofit sponsored event," as defined in this article, shall be required to obtain an itinerant merchant's license for each event or holiday season during which the itinerant merchant operates. The term "event" means any three-week period during which a special occurrence or holiday falls. Janitorial and cleaning service includes persons or companies engaged in the business of maintaining and cleaning building and structures, including pool maintenance services, in-house rug and carpet cleaners, and house washing businesses. Land lease community operator includes every person engaged in the business of providing home sites and facilities, for rent or lease, to owners of separately owned dwellings, including owners of mobile homes and manufactured homes. Landscape services includes persons or companies, whether operating from a place within the city or not, engaged in the business of designing or maintaining lawns, trees, bushes, or other ornamental plants, including but not limited to tree surgeons, grass cutting services, and landscape architects. Laundry service operator means every person engaged in the business of operating a laundry, including coin-operated self-service laundries, and/or of securing goods or fabrics to be so laundered, whether the actual work of laundering such goods or fabrics is done within or without the state. Linen supplier means every person actively engaged in holding himself out to do the business of supplying, furnishing, or making available coats, caps, aprons, uniforms, towels, dresses, diapers, industrial wipers, smocks, linens, or other like articles and laundering and otherwise renewing such supplies for profit. Manicurist means every person operating a business of caring for the appearance of hands. Manufacturer means any person, as owner or agent, in the practice, conduct, pursuit, or carrying on the business of working raw materials into products of a different character, finished Page 18

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 12 or unfinished, or of effecting any combination or composition of material, the nature of which is changed; or of finishing, by hand or machinery, goods, wares, or merchandise, or any article or material. Manufacturer's agent or representative means every independent contractor in the business of representing one or more manufacturers for purposes of promoting the sale of the goods, product, or line of goods or products of such manufacturer or manufacturers within the city. Massage and bodywork therapist shall mean a person who represents himself or herself to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words “bodywork”, “massage”, “massage therapist”, “massage therapy”, “massage practitioner”, “massagist”, “masseur”, “masseuse”, or who engages in the practice of massage and bodywork for a fee, monetary, or otherwise. Mercantile agency and collection agency include every person operating a business or investigation of financial ratings and credit and/or the collection of commercial accounts for other persons, except attorneys-at-law having a license to practice such profession in this state. Merchant means any person, as owner or agent, in the business of buying and selling merchandise for cash or by barter, or engaged in prosecuting, following, or carrying on a retail or wholesale business by purchasing and selling produce, goods, wares, or any property of whatever description. Motel includes every person engaged in the business of furnishing, for a consideration, transient guests with sleeping accommodations, private bath and toilet facilities, linen service, and a place to park an automobile and who is not in the business of operating a "hotel" or "tourist home," as such terms are defined in this section. Motion picture theater includes every person engaged in the business of displaying motion pictures for public entertainment, regardless of the physical location of the projection facilities, and shall include drive-in theaters. Motor vehicle serviceman means every person operating a business of repairing, rebuilding, repainting, or otherwise reconditioning motor vehicles or their parts. NAICS means the North American Industry Classification System developed by the United States Census Bureau and published as a manual. The NAICS was developed for use in the classification of establishments by type of activity in which they are engaged. The licensing officer shall use the NAICS to assist in the determination of license classes for this article and shall keep a current copy of the NAICS on file in the licensing office. Nursing, rest, or convalescent home (private) includes every person engaged in the business of operating any institution, building, or agency in which accommodation is maintained, furnished, or offered for any fee, gift, compensation, or reward for the care of aged, infirm, chronically ill, or convalescent persons. Open market operator means any person or company primarily engaged in the business of renting space, on a temporary or limited basis, to persons or businesses selling products and services. This category shall include but not be limited to flea markets, bazaars, farmers' markets, and common areas of shopping malls available for lease. Persons or businesses operating from open markets shall not be required to obtain licenses under this Code. Page 19

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 13 Optometrist includes every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice optometry and engaged in active practice of such profession. Pawnbroker means every person operating a business of lending money on pledge of tangible personal property or purchasing the same on the condition of returning it to the seller at a stipulated price and of selling the property in default of the pawner. Payment means the annual license taxes paid by persons engaged in the occupations listed and defined in this section, at the rates specified in section 26-35(d). In addition to the annual license fee indicated in such section, each such person shall pay a fee for each additional separate branch or business location. Pest control services includes persons or companies engaged in the business of exterminating or controlling vermin from structures or properties. Pharmacist means every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice pharmacy and engaged in active practice of such profession. Photographer means every person operating a business of taking, making and/or developing photographs or pictures by action of light, for profit or reward. Physical therapist means every person operating a business of practicing physical therapy as defined in 24 Del. C. § 2601 et seq. Physician and surgeon mean every individual qualified under the laws of the state to practice medicine, osteopathy, and surgery, and engaged in active practice of such profession, whether self-employed or a member or employee of a firm or private corporation. Plant nursery and florist include every person in the business of operating a place where trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and the like are cultivated, grown, or propagated from seed or otherwise for transplanting, for use as stock, for grafting, and for sale. Persons purchasing trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and the like for resale are subject to the appropriate license fee in this article. Pool table operator means every person operating a business of maintaining pool or billiard tables for public use. Printer means any person engaged in the business of impressing letters or characters upon paper or other substance by mechanical act. Professional counselor means every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice counseling and engaged in active practice of such profession. Professional engineer means every individual qualified under the laws of the state to practice professional engineering and is engaged in active practice of such profession, whether self-employed or a member or employee of a firm or private corporation offering professional engineering services to the general public. Professional land surveyor means every individual who is a professional specialist in the techniques of the principles of mathematics and the related sciences; is experienced in the application of the principles of mathematics and the related sciences; understands the relevant requirements of law for the presentation of adequate assistance relating to property descriptions Page 20

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 14 and the surveying of real property; is efficient in the practice of land surveying; and holds a valid certificate to practice land surveying as defined by the state. Psychologist means every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice psychology and engaged in active practice of such profession. Public accountant means every person actively operating a business of general public accounting, who is not qualified and registered under the laws of the state to practice as a certified public accountant. Publisher includes any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, promulgating, or selling books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, or other literary productions, or issues or causes to be issued books, pamphlets, magazines, newspapers, or other literary productions from the press, for sale or for circulation. Real estate brokers of record, appraisers, and property managers mean and include every person or company, whether operating from the city or not, either certified by the state real estate commission as brokers or appraisers engaged in the real estate business and/or those engaged in real estate property management, whether owned by the management company or when acting as an agent. The term includes those among such persons who deal exclusively or partly with rental property. Persons or companies that combine one or more of these services shall pay for one license only. Real estate development corporation means every person or company in the business of real estate development. Real estate property manager means every person or company, whether operating from the city or not, in the business of real estate rental property management and not required to be licensed as a real estate broker of record, appraiser, or real estate agent by the state real estate commission. Real estate salesperson or associate broker means every person, whether operating from within the city or not, certified as such by the state real estate commission, and engaged in the real estate business. Such term includes those among such persons who deal exclusively or partly with rental property. Rental services includes persons or companies engaged in the business of renting equipment, motor vehicles, machinery, tools, furniture, videotapes and games, electronic sound, computer or video systems, tents, and any other article. Sales representative means every person, whether operating from a place within the city or not, who works selling or supplying goods, commodities, or merchandise from place to place, including fuel, food, services, goods, wares, and other articles. The term shall include peddlers, home demonstrators, solicitors, and hucksters. Schools and educational services (nonvocational) includes persons or companies engaged in the business of providing instruction in areas of knowledge and skill not intended or principally designed to provide a career. This definition shall include but is not limited to nonvocational art, music, dance, driving, charm, and athletic instruction. Page 21

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 15 Schools and educational services (vocational) includes persons or companies engaged in the business of providing instruction in areas of knowledge and skill intended or designed to provide a career. This definition shall include but is not limited to barber, beautician, and modeling instruction. Scientific laboratory includes every person who operates, as a private business for a profit, a scientific or medical laboratory offering testing, research, analytical, and other such technical services to the public. Scrap and waste material dealer includes every person or company engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting, and distributing, either wholesale or retail, scrap, or waste material of all compositions, including but not limited to junkyards, salvage yards, and recycling centers. Security services includes every person or company engaged in the business of providing private security services, including security officers, guards, or private patrol officers. Shoe repairman means any person engaged in the business of repairing or rebuilding shoes. Tailor and garment services include persons or companies who make repairs and alterations to clothes and other fabric products, including textile renovators. Taxicab or bus operator means every person in the business of the operation of motor vehicles in transporting persons for hire in the accommodation of the general public. The tax shall not apply, however, in the operation of school buses used solely in the transportation of children to and from kindergarten, grade school, vocational school, and high school. Tourist home includes every person who operates a place where tourists or transient guests, for a consideration, may obtain sleeping accommodations and which has at least two permanent bedrooms for the use of tourists or transient guests and who is not in the "hotel" or "motel" business as defined in this section. Travel agency includes every person who operates a full-service travel bureau which assists in the planning and acquisition of tickets for trips of its customers by land, sea, or air and for related accommodation, and includes transportation agents who sell tickets on behalf of others, for commission, and airline ticket sales offices. Veterinarian means every person qualified under the laws of the state to practice veterinary medicine and engaged in active practice of such profession. Warehouse Operator means every person operating a business of public storage of tangible personal property, including all services in connection therewith. Sec. 26-35. License required; fees. (a) Nonprofessional service businesses. Except where expressed by definition in section 26- 31, nonprofessional service businesses shall pay an annual license fee for each store, place of business or vehicle from which the licensee conducts the business operated within the city. (b) Professional services. Persons engaged in professional services, such as accountants, certified or public, landscape architects, architects, optometrists, lawyers, dentists, physicians and surgeons, psychologists, physical therapists, podiatrists, professional Page 22

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 16 engineers, and veterinarians shall pay an annual license fee for engaging in such professional services within the city. (c) Corporate employees. No license shall be required of any individual practicing a profession or trade who is in the employ of any corporation licensed under any other provision of this article and who does not practice his profession, except in his capacity as an employee of such corporation and, provided further, that no attorney in the employ of any such corporation shall be required to obtain a license under this section so as to fulfill assignments made to him by any state court. (d) Businesses licensed. (1) No person shall conduct or engage in any of the following trades, businesses, or occupations within the city without a license and paying the appropriate fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. (2) Manufacturers and contractors shall pay a license fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. (3) Merchants and bottlers shall pay a license fee as provided for in Appendix F— Fees and Fines. (4) Sports betting and horse racing (Simulcast) shall be licensed for each activity and shall pay a license fee as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines. Sec. 26-36. Determination of license fee; duties of license officer; refunds. (a) Generally. License fees shall be in the amounts established in this article, and as further determined in this section. (b) Duties of license officer. The license officer shall: (1) Higher fee. Require the payment of an additional or higher license fee, to be prorated for the balance of the license period, when a licensee places himself in that status under this article by: a. Increasing the number of his employees. b. Expanding the size of his business, plant, or premises. c. Increasing the number or size of his vehicles. d. Making any other lawful and material change of any kind in his business. (2) Partial refund. Refund a proportion of the amount of fee already paid, prorated for the balance of the license period, upon notification by a licensee of his voluntary retirement from business. (3) Late commencement of business. Prorate the license fee quarterly for the balance of any license period, including minimum license fees of any business commenced after the beginning of the license period. Prorating of the license fee shall not occur for contractors who receive a per job license, or for itinerant merchant licensees. The Page 23

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 17 first pro-ration begins on November 1st, the second pro-ration begins on February 1st, and the third pro-ration begins on May 1st, of each year. (c) Refund. (1) Except as provided, no rebate or refund of any license fee or part thereof shall be made by reason of the nonuse of the license or by reason of a change of location or business rendering the use of the license ineffective. The license officer shall have the authority to refund a license fee or prorated portion thereof where: a. Error. The license fee was collected through an error. b. Hardship. Some particular hardship might be involved. c. Death or incapacity. The licensee has been prevented from enjoying the full license privilege due to his death or incapacity to engage in the business. d. Armed services. The licensee has entered the armed services of the United States through induction or enlistment and is thereby rendered unable to conduct the business. e. Government takeover. The licensed business is forced to close before the expiration of the license period by reason of the taking over of the business or licensed premises by the United States government, the state, or this city. f. Fire, casualty. The licensed business was destroyed by fire or other casualty through no fault of the licensee. (2) A rebate or refund provided for in this subsection (c) shall be based upon the number of days in the license period remaining after the occurrence of the event relied upon for the rebate. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: That Appendix F – Fees and Fines, be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: Chapter 26. – Business Chapter 26. Businesses Fees and Fines Article II. Licenses Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued, shall be automatically doubled in amount. Sec. 26-35. License required; fees Subsec. (d)(1) Businesses licensed Advertising agency $96.00 Amusement operator $160.00 Architect (per person) $256.00 Attorney-at-law (per person) $320.00 ATM machines (third-party or off-bank premises) $52.00 Page 24

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 18 Auctioneer $160.00 Automobile race operator $380.00 Bank, or loan and trust company $320.00 Barber $64.00 each additional chair over two $4.00 Beautician $64.00 each additional chair over two $4.00 Broker $160.00 Car wash $192.00 Certified public accountant (per person) $256.00 Cesspool cleaner $128.00 Chiropractor (per person) $320.00 Clinical social worker (per person) $100.00 Coin-operated amusement machine owner, per machine $4.00 Coin-operated vending machine owner, per machine $4.00 Coin-operated electronic video machine, per machine $128.00 Commercial sign business $128.00 Computer-related services $128.00 Consultant $52.00 Daycare operator: Center or home provider with greater than six children $52.00 Dentist (per person) $320.00 Distributor $64.00 Dray person or mover $128.00 Eating establishment and/or eating establishment operator $128.00 Employment agency $128.00 Entertainer: One—three entertainers per group $52.00 Four—nine entertainers per group $96.00 Ten or more $128.00 Entertainment agent $192.00 Finance or small loan agency $256.00 Fitness trainer $72.00 Food Truck $180.00 Funeral director $256.00 Gaming position $160.00 Gas, light, power, cable TV, and telephone company $960.00 General repairman $64.00 Health spa or health club $192.00 Home daycare operator $28.00 Hotel: Page 25

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 19 Per room $12.00 Per suite $12.00 Income tax consultant $192.00 Incorporator $128.00 Insurance adjustor office $128.00 Itinerant merchant, per event $100.00 Janitorial and cleaning service: One—three employees $52.00 Four—nine employees $96.00 Ten or more employees $128.00 Land lease community operator, per home site within $24.00 community Landscape service company: One—three employees $52.00 Four—nine employees $96.00 Ten or more employees $128.00 Laundry service operator: Primary facility $128.00 Additional drop-off locations $52.00 Linen supplier $128.00 Manicurist (per person) $32.00 Manufacturer's agent or representative $128.00 Massage Therapist (per person) $60.00 Mercantile agency or collection agency $128.00 Motel, per room $8.00 Motion picture theater $192.00 Motor vehicle serviceman $96.00 Nursing, rest, or convalescent home $192.00 Open market operator: First 20 spaces, per rented space $24.00 21st—50th space, per rented space $12.00 Each space over 50, per rented space $8.00 Outdoor tables, per table $8.00 Optometrist (per person) $320.00 Pawnbroker $192.00 Pest control services $96.00 Pharmacist (per person) $192.00 Photographer $128.00 Physical therapist (per person) $192.00 Physician and/or surgeon (per person) $320.00 Plant nursery and florist $96.00 Page 26

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 20 Podiatrist (per person) $320.00 Pool table operator, per table $64.00/ Maximum fee $192.00 Printer $128.00 Professional counselor (per person) $64.00 Professional engineer (per person) $256.00 Professional land surveyor (per person) $256.00 Psychologist (per person) $320.00 Public accountant (per person) $192.00 Publisher $320.00 Real estate broker, appraiser, and manager $160.00 Real estate development corporation $352.00 Real estate property manager: One—three units managed $52.00 Four—ten units managed $128.00 Ten + units managed $128.00 Real estate salesperson or associated broker $52.00 Rental service $128.00 Sales representative $52.00 School and educational service (nonvocational) $64.00 School and educational service (vocational) $128.00 Scientific laboratory $256.00 Scrap and waste material service $128.00 Security service $192.00 Shoe repairman $52.00 Tailor and garment service $52.00 Taxicab or bus operator: First vehicle $28.00 Each additional vehicle $28.00 Tourist home, per room $8.00 Travel agency $128.00 Veterinarian (per person) $320.00 Warehouse Operator $256.00 All other businesses not listed: One—three employees $52.00 Four—nine employees $96.00 Ten—50 employees $128.00 51—100 employees $320.00 Subsec. (d)(2) Manufacturers/contractors rate $0.00046 of aggregate gross Page 27

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 21 receipts/ Minimum fee $128.00 Subsec. (d)(3) Merchants/bottlers rate $0.00046 of aggregate gross purchases for resale/ Minimum fee $64.00 Subsec. (d)(4) Sports betting and horse racing (Simulcast) rate of $0.00046 of the aggregate gross receipts (defined as commission) for each activity/ Minimum license fee $128.00 Sec. 26-42. Penalty for late payment of license fee A penalty fee in the amount of ten percent per month of the amount of the license fee until the same is paid Article III. Going-Out-of-Business Sales; Fire Sales Fines not paid within 14 days of the day the fine was issued, including the day the fine was issued, shall be automatically doubled in amount. Sec. 26-108. Violations; penalties Not less than $25.00, nor more than $1,000.00 Sec. 26-137. Fees $25.00; renewal fee $25.00 ADOPTED: July 8, 2024 FINAL READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-23 – AMENDING CHAPTER 106 – TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL, SEC. 106-14. – OFF-ROAD VEHICLE REGULATIONS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANDERSON) Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. (Sudler absent) (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of June 24, 2024.) Chief Johnson, Chief of Police, reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2024-23 – Amending Chapter 106 – Traffic and Vehicles, Article I – In General, Sec. 106-14. – Off-road Vehicle Regulations. Page 28

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 22 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, by a roll call vote, eight (8) yes (Hare, Boggerty, Neil, Pillsbury, Arndt, Rocha, Sudler, Lewis, Anderson) and one (1) absent (Sudler) adopted Ordinance #2024-23 as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 106 – Traffic and Vehicles, Article 1 – In General, Section 106-14. Off-road motor vehicle regulations be amended to read as follows: Sec. 106-14. Off-road motor vehicle regulation: (a) Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Off-road vehicle, or ORV, is interchangeable with the 21 Del. C. term of “Off-Highway Vehicle”, or OHV, and means any motor vehicle or other motorized vehicle not licensed to travel on the public roads of the state or permitted to travel on the public roads of the state. It also means a motor driven off-road vehicle capable of cross-country travel without benefit of a road or trail, on or immediately over land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. It includes, but is not limited to, a multi-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle, a motorcycle or related 2-wheel vehicle, an amphibious machine, a ground effect air-cushion vehicle or other means of transportation deriving motive power from a source other than muscle or wind, including dirt bikes and all- terrain vehicles. ORV does not include a farm vehicle being used for farming, a vehicle used for military, fire, emergency or law-enforcement purposes, a construction or logging vehicle used in performance of its common function, electric personal assistive mobility device or a registered aircraft. However, nothing in this section shall be construed to include snowmobiles or electric bikes, scooters, etc., incapable of speeds exceeding 20 mph. Victim Services means the support of victims and/or survivors of crime, fire, or serious traumatic injuries of any mechanism occurring within the city limits. (b) Ownership, Control, or Possession (1) A person may own and/or control and/or possess an ORV so long as they adhere to all of the owner and/or operator provisions of 21 Del. C. § 6801 through § 6813, § 6825, § 6827, and § 6830 in publication at the time of the adoption of this Section, and any future revisions by the Delaware General Assembly regarding owner or operator responsibilities; and, (2) A person may own and/or control and/or possess an ORV in the City so long as the vehicle is securely locked or otherwise immobilized by a wheel clamp or other object, device, method, or mechanism, whether attached to the vehicle or not, that: i. prevents the vehicle from being freely moved; and ii. cannot be removed or deactivated without the assistance of the vehicle’s owner. Page 29

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 23 (c) Use, Driving or riding vehicle (1) A person may use and/or drive and/or ride an ORV, on private property only, so long as they adhere to all of the owner and/or operator provisions of 21 Del. C. § 6814(a), § 6821(a), and § 6823 in publication at the time of the adoption of this Section, and any future revisions by the Delaware General Assembly regarding owner or operator responsibilities; and, (2) A person may use and/or drive and/or ride an ORV so long as they adhere to all of the owner and/or operator restrictions of 21 Del. C. § 6815 through § 6820, § 6822 and § 6824 in publication at the time of the adoption of this Section, and any future revisions by the Delaware General Assembly regarding owner or operator responsibilities; and, (3) No person may use and/or drive and/or ride an ORV, on public property anywhere in the City. The provisions of 21 Del. C. § 6814(a) (1) do not apply to the movement of an ORV from one private property to another. The provisions of 21 Del. C. § 6814(a) (2) will apply to any public event with an approved City permit. (4) City license. The owner of a private property must obtain a license from the city in order to operate, or allow the operation, of ORV’s on said private property within the corporate limits of the city, which license shall be issued according to regulations adopted by the city regarding the amount of the fee, display of the license, proof of insurance coverage, etc. (5) Muffler. Any ORV operated under the umbrella of a city license must have a muffler system which limits engine noises to state noise violation standards. (d) Penalties. (1) Civil Penalty. Any person who violates any part of sub-sections (b) or (c) (4) or (c) (5) is subject to a civil fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for every additional offense. (2) Civil Penalty. Any person who violates any part of sub-sections (c) (1), (c) (2) or (c) (3) is subject to a civil fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the first offense and an additional one thousand dollars ($1,000) for every additional offense documented prior to the identification of the offender and seizure of the unlawfully driven ORV. After an adjudication favorable to the City of the first recorded case, any person who violates any provision of these sub-sections, and charged a second or subsequent time, is subject to a civil fine of four thousand dollars ($4,000) for the first offense and an additional two thousand dollars ($2,000) for every additional offense i. Any owner to whom a penalty is issued may, within forty-eight (48) hours of being fined, agree to forfeit the vehicle in lieu of contesting the violation and in lieu of any other fines or penalties. ii. It should be considered a mitigating factor during judicial proceedings if an individual charged under this Section, and who has contested such charge, can provide proof that, after the time of a violation, the vehicle in question has since been properly registered and an appropriate immobilization device and transportation mechanism have been secured in order to ensure future compliance with this Section. (3) Confiscate. In addition to any civil fines a police officer may issue pursuant to this section, whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe that an ORV is being used in violation of this section and either the ORV is not registered or the ORV does not bear a valid Page 30

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 24 registration decal pursuant to state law, the officer may confiscate the ORV, either on view or upon execution of a lawfully obtained search warrant, whereupon the Police Department shall comply with the remaining provisions of this chapter. (4) Disposition. Any confiscated or forfeited ORV will be disposed of by a city-approved vendor at auction. Revenues returned from the disposed ORVs will be directed to a special City account and can only be used for purposes related to victim services. A standing committee that includes the Mayor, the President of Council, the Emergency Management Coordinator, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief will inform the City Manager of authorized expenditures from the fund. (Code 1981, § 13-15; Ord. of 9-13-1982, § 2; Ord. of 9-22-2003; Ord. No. 2009-09, 6-22-2009) ADOPTED: July 8, 2024 CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Hugg had no announcements. MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Christiansen took the opportunity to thank everyone involved in organizing the successful 4th of July festivities, including the 4th of July committee, and Brett Scott from Walter L. Fox Post 2. He congratulated the winners of the Peach Pie Eating Contest and extended thanks to Fifer’s Farm for donating the pies. Mayor Christiansen also acknowledged Mr. Neil and Dr. Pillsbury for riding with him in the parade. He announced that at the July 22nd meeting, he would be announcing plans for at least two or three other festivals in Dover. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Arndt wished Mr. Hare a happy birthday. Mr. Neil wished Mr. Hare a happy birthday. Mr. Boggerty expressed his gratitude to the City of Dover and everyone who supported and attended Unity Day. He extended thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department and the Police Department for their contributions. This year, the event focused on anti-bullying, with speakers addressing topics ranging from cyberbullying to issues faced by the LGBTQA + community. Mr. Boggerty mentioned that candidates running for office participated by giving introductions and speeches, and there were activities such as voter registration and COVID-19 vaccinations. Nonprofit groups were present, along with former gang members playing basketball with others. Looking ahead, Mr. Boggerty mentioned that he has not decided on a theme for next year, but aims to expand the event, always striving to support worthy causes. Mr. Rocha announced that on July 29th at the Capital Green area, there would be a five (5) on five (5) basketball tournament and Dr. Sudler would be grilling. The event will start at 4:00 p.m. and it is open to the public. Mr. Rocha expressed that a collaboration with the City of Dover, the Library, and the United Way of Delaware is presenting a Back-to-School bookbag bash on August 10th, at the library, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Page 31

Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 08, 2024 PAGE 25 Mr. Anderson announced that on July 11th, Reptile World will feature reptilian demonstrations at the Green, starting at 7:00 p.m. On July 18th, River and Roads, the Acoustic Duo will perform at the Green, also starting at 7:00 p.m. He mentioned that the City of Dover website has a full schedule of events, including weekly activities with Hope Zone throughout the summer. Mr. Anderson extended thanks to local legislators for their advocacy and time with the General Assembly. Chief Carey expressed gratitude to Senator Trey Paradee and the Joint Finance Committee for allocating $1,150,000 in funding for the fire departments serving higher education institutions with on-campus residence halls. He highlighted that the funding addressed ongoing challenges over the years with nuisance fire alarms at Delaware State University. Chief Carey emphasized that this initiative would positively impact volunteerism in the City of Dover. Currently, there is an ongoing meeting with council members and city management to collaborate on strategies aimed at maximizing a positive impact. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. ANDRIA BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by the City Council during their Regular Meeting of July 8, 2024, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR Page 32

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on July 09, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Members of Council present were Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare, Mr. Lewis (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Sudler. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Tholstrup (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mr. Iriowen, and Mr. Pugh (Utility), and Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock (via WebEx) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Council Reports – June 2024 First District Dr. Pillsbury reported that she attended Mr. Boggerty’s Unity Day event, the Fourth of July activities, and several Chamber of Commerce meetings. Mr. Rocha had no report to give. Second District Mr. Hare reported that he attended Mr. Boggerty’s Unity Day and was able to dance with the steppers. Mr. Lewis was absent; no report was given. Third District Mr. Neil reported that he attended the Kent County Tourism and Downtown Dover Partnership meetings. Mr. Neil also rode with Mayor Christiansen in the Fourth of July parade along with Councilwoman Dr. Pillsbury. Mr. Neil reported that, on behalf of both Councilwoman Arndt and himself, he sent the Third District Civic and HOA leaders an alert regarding the power failure caused by a truck hitting a pole near Home Depot. He also included the schedule and predicted traffic impacts due to the Phish concerts at the Woodlands from August 15, 2024, through August 18, 2024.The attendance is rumored to be in excess of 55,000 people. Mr. Neil also reported that they sent out an alert on the Recreational Marijuana Survey and received a number of direct responses. Mr. Neil thanked Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager for assisting in constituent concerns regarding recycling lid containers being left open at collection, and a driveway damaged by a city truck in Wild Meadows. In closing Mr. Neil reported that he responded to an Eastlake constituent regarding fireworks, concerns about smoking, and noise being made by crowds outside of an apartment and provided items for an event at the request of the President of the Wild Meadows Homeowners Association. Ms. Arndt stated that she had nothing in addition to Mr. Neil’s report. Page 33

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 2 Fourth District Mr. Sudler reported that he recently attended an event with the Nigerian community, he met with Gregory Gross, Deputy Clerk of Peace to speak about concerns downtown in regard to loitering, prostitution, and the perception that the Department of Justice is not prosecuting the low-level offenses which is having an adverse effect on downtown Dover. Mr. Sudler explained that Mr. Gross plans to connect him with someone from the Department of Justice, and Ms. Kathy Jennings. Mr. Sudler stated that he would like to invite the mayor and the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee chair to the meeting once it is scheduled. Furthermore, Mr. Sudler reported that he has been working with the church on New Street to address people loitering and assist them in addressing code enforcement and structural issues with their dwelling to help clean up New Street, and downtown. Lastly, Mr. Sudler reported that he has continued to volunteer with Mr. Rocha, Mr. Boggerty, and Mr. Anderson to help maintain the Sunset Memorial Garden on College Road. At-Large Mr. Boggerty reported that his Third Annual Unity Day, which focused on anti-bullying, was successful. Mr. Boggerty explained that nearly everyone running for or currently holding a state- level office was present to speak about addressing bullying. Additionally, voter registration and COVID-19 tests were available among other services. Mr. Boggerty also reported that he obtained 100,000 COVID-19 tests for the city and is working on partnering with agencies to distribute the tests. Council President Anderson Council President Anderson reported that city staff was very responsive in assisting with overgrowth on city property, which he expressed appreciation for since it affects the quality of life within the neighborhood, they also filled potholes, and addressed several other concerns. Mr. Anderson expressed gratitude for the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments and their quick responsiveness. Mr. Anderson also expressed appreciation for the City of Dover Police Department for assisting a 72-year-old handicapped man after the Fourth of July Celebration by providing him with the resources he needed to get on the right path. Mr. Anderson acknowledged the General Assembly Finance Committee, noting that the city is set to receive funding for the fire department, police department, and specific infrastructure projects. Mr. Anderson expressed appreciation for Ms. Kay Sass and her work getting the Recreational Marijuana Survey out as it has collected 544 responses so far. Lastly, Mr. Anderson reported that at the Delaware League of Local Governments (DLLG) meeting, the head of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) spoke about potential challenges related to maintaining reliable power. Mr. Anderson explained that the city will likely have to consider a path going forward. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee met with Chairwoman Arndt presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Page 34

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 3 Discussion – Update on the Consideration of a Public Space Naming Policy (Tricia K. Arndt, Chair of Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee) Ms. Tricia Arndt, Chair, reviewed the presentation entitled "Guidelines for Naming Public Spaces” (Attachment #1). (Committee Action Not Required) Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Arndt stated that when she initially started conducting research, she did not find any municipalities in the state of Delaware that had a policy to reference, nor did the state code. She further explained that as a result of not finding any information she searched other municipalities that were similar in comparison to Dover. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Arndt stated that she was able to find information that was included in a prior presentation that she could provide. She also explained that she attended a meeting of the Silver Lake Commission to get their input on the space naming proposal and she received positive feedback from them. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Arndt clarified that the request was not initiated by the Silver Lake Commission but rather came about when she received two requests to consider renaming a park. Upon reviewing the ordinances, she discovered that the city lacks a dedicated process or procedure for such requests. She further explained that in the past they came before council, it was discussed, and put to a vote. She stated that she initially presented the proposal to the committee, where it was suggested to establish an ad hoc committee for further input. Given the Silver Lake Commission's status as an established committee, she decided to present the information to them, valuing their input. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Arndt stated that there would be a public process, which would include a public hearing prior to any vote on a name change. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Arndt asked for input on changing the requirement to having twenty- five signatures to move the consideration forward. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Arndt stated that in order to move the process forward the request would have to have the support of the neighborhood and then the request would come before council for a public hearing. She explained that she chose fifty percent as the requirement from the street naming procedure, but she is open to a different proposed number. Mr. Boggerty expressed concerns about the process of naming a park that is not specifically located in a neighborhood. He recommended that the ordinance include language stating that if the park is situated in an established neighborhood, the requestor would need the support of that neighborhood. Mr. Sudler expressed his support of using fifty percent of the property owners in conjunction with renters. He explained that having a park naming process will help preserve the historical knowledge of someone who was once there and provide the community the opportunity to learn about why that name is so significant. Page 35

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 4 Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Arndt stated that the evaluation criteria was based on her research and was designated as historical significance, geographic location, contribution to the community, alignment with community values, public sentiment, and support. The names would have to reflect the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of Dover to be considered. Any corporate or commercial names would not generally be considered unless there was a significant and longstanding contribution to the community. She further explained that in the application process, it would be on the requestor to put forward the documentation and justification in support of their proposal so that the members of council and the public could consider their request. Mr. Sudler recommended including a few examples to help guide the requestor through the process, he used Mayor Christiansen as an example. Mayor Christiansen provided the history of Holden Park. He explained that Mr. Holden was a longtime contractor for the City of Dover, and he built most of the houses in Lincoln Park. Mayor Christiansen also stated that Schutte Park is named after the family that sold the property to the City of Dover. He explained that they wanted $2 million for the property however, Councilman VanSant and himself sat down with the Schutte family and saved the city $500,000 by promising to name the park after their family. Mr. Anderson suggested that instead of the two-thirds rule, a majority rule would be more appropriate, citing that it currently takes two-thirds to override a mayor’s veto, thereby providing a balanced approach. Additionally, he recommended using a fixed number for the petition requirement rather than a percentage of property owners. He pointed out that there are many situations where parks do not directly border neighborhoods or where property owners live out of state or own multiple properties. Mr. Rocha expressed support for using a fixed number for the petition rather than fifty percent as well. Dr. Pillsbury expressed support for using a fixed number for the petition. She explained that twenty-five people is a reasonable number to move the request forward and onto an agenda. Mr. Tholstrup recommended that the language include the requirement for the park to be within a certain radius of a neighborhood, considering that some parks do not directly border a neighborhood. He also suggested requiring a plaque that details the history of the person being honored, ensuring their story is preserved for future generations. Mr. Lewis expressed his support of the fifty percent requirement for the petition and not excluding any renters from signing the petition. Ms. Arndt explained that her intent was never to exclude renters, when she said property owners, she meant a resident with an address that could be verified. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend deferring the item back to staff to create an ordinance and have it brought back to the committee for review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Page 36

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 5 Ms. Arndt moved for adjournment of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Neil presiding. Adoption of Agenda Dr. Pillsbury moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids – Well #9 Improvements (Jason Lyon, Director of Water and Wastewater) Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water and Wastewater reviewed the background and analysis of the evaluation of bids for Well #9. Staff recommended awarding the contract to A-Del Construction, for the construction phase of Well #9 Improvements, ITB #24-0026WW, for $1,699,000. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that the well was built in 1976, so it is 48 years old. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that he considers this project to be a priority. The project has been on the books for three years and if the city wants to invite additional development into the City of Dover, they are going to need water. He explained that the well can not produce water because it is currently under the floodplain, which does not benefit the city. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that he is fortunate to be a part of the Delaware Consortium for the American Public Works Association, which is composed of folks from all over the state. He explained that they often talk about vendors sticking to the jobs they want to do. They have also heard that the State of Delaware currently has some big projects that are getting federal and state funds which has taken a lot of the vendors. He explained everyone has projects that they are trying to place a bid out for and there are only so many contractors that can do the proposed type of work. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Lyon stated that the project has funding from fiscal year 2024, as well as fiscal year 2025. The funding from 2024 was $1 million, and then once the bids were received it was programmed into the budget for fiscal year 2025. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated that Garrison Oak Technical Park is reaching capacity, necessitating increased water usage. He also elaborated that his team is making preparations for marijuana cultivation within the city, alongside plans for shared use of the airport to attract more businesses, all of which could potentially increase water demand. Mr. Lyon also mentioned that integrating the wells into the same pressure system allows for redundancy. In the event of a catastrophic occurrence, such as the loss of a well or prolonged Page 37

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 6 power outage, the city could rely on wells across different parts of the system to maintain water supply for the main distribution system and fire protection needs. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated that they are all on one pressure system, so a well on one side of town could potentially provide water on the other side of town. Janelle Barrett, Dover Country Club, Dover, questioned if assessments were done prior to the bid being made, and was there an outline as to the method of construction that would be used in the process. She further questioned if a torque test was done to grade the type of soil necessary and see if there was a soil stabilization method that could be used to formulate a method of drainage. She explained that a slope in the land may assist as a runoff mechanism. Responding to Ms. Barrett, Mr. Lyon stated that they have done soil samples to gauge the soil stability and what can be put there as far as weight and structure. He also explained that due to the location of the area and the classification in the flood plain, it is not feasible to do a diversion because of the topography and the way the stream runs around the house. Mr. Hare moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation and the motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha. Mr. Sudler expressed concern with the lack of bids from contractors. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that the proposed contractor has been used by the State of Delaware numerous times along with the Town of Smyrna and the Town of Middletown. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon explained that the local vendor preference does not mean that they get paid less money. The local vendor preference is extended through the bidding process to entice local vendors to work on city projects. For example, if there were two bidders and both bid a hundred dollars on a project and one happened to be in the City of Dover limits and one was not, then they would get a three percent reduction in the evaluated price. Mr. Hare moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Page 38

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 7 Evaluation of Bids – Garrison Oak Steel (Paul Waddell, Electric Director) Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director reviewed the background and analysis of the evaluation of bids for Garrison Oak Steel. Staff recommended awarding the contract to AUI, Bid #24-0037EL, for the amount of $162,688.82. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 – Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (Except Police), Division 3. – General Employee Pension Plan Council President Anderson and Dr. Pillsbury reviewed the background for Proposed Ordinance #2024-07. General Employee Pension Plan Board recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance #2024-07. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance #2024-07. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson stated that the board has been a part of the process, and they unanimously adopted the ordinance after a thorough review of each change. Dr. Pillsbury stated that the ordinance had not been updated in a long time and that the General Employee Pension Plan Board reviewed it line by line even after seeking a legal opinion about concerns raised. She recommended that if any other city documents are that old and out of date they need to be reviewed before they become a liability. Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance #2024-07. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Discussion – Possible Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Land Uses While Considering Zoning Regulations to Address Such Uses (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, and Ann Marie Townshend, Rossi Group, reviewed the proposed moratorium on recreational marijuana land uses. Staff recommended forwarding Resolution No. 2024-11 to city council with a recommendation of approval. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Townshend stated that it is doubtful for the city to be shut out of the program. She explained that businesses can begin applying for licenses for cultivation on the first of September and the first licenses will be issued on the first of November. After the initial issuance of permits, they will be staggered, and they will only be for cultivation as it is the most important to get out because there is no product without them. Ms. Townshend further explained that when the licenses are initially issued, they are not location-dependent. However, the license holders have Page 39

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 8 18 months to secure a location after the license has been issued. She explained that they are hoping to move forward by November, but the moratorium gives them the ability to take the extra time so that if licenses are issued and license holders are looking for locations, the city’s procedure is not unclear. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend stated that the survey was pushed out through a Facebook post, and it contains a web link so that you do not need Facebook to access it. She also explained that the survey data is being collected through the electronic platform Constant Contact. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend mentioned that she would discuss with Kay Sass to ensure that paper copies of the survey are made available. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Marney mentioned that including a paper copy with utility billing before July 21, 2024, would be extremely challenging. She explained that sending out a newsletter costs around $2,000-$3,000, not including postage, which is why they use Constant Contact. Mr. Sudler recommended moving the survey deadline to August to fully capture the voice of the constituents. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend stated that Constant Contact is the platform being used to collect the data. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend stated that, to the best of her knowledge, Kay Sass will be the only one with access to the platform. She also explained that the Constant Contact platform will collect, analyze, and provide reports on the data. Mr. Sudler recommended using SurveyMonkey because it outputs reports as PDFs, which prevents manipulation of the data. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend stated that they should be able to separate the data by council districts. She further explained that about twenty-nine percent of people who have completed the survey so far have stated that they do not live in the city. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Townshend explained that they included districts in the survey so that elected officials could understand the views of their constituents. Mr. Boggerty asked whether the state has considered offering leniency, dropping charges, or releasing individuals with past marijuana offenses from incarceration. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Townshend stated that she had not seen anything, but she could research the topic. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Townshend stated that she was not aware of any protections on the survey to prevent multiple submissions, but she would check with Ms. Sass. She explained that some platforms prevent multiple submissions from the same IP address and that she would find out if this applies. Page 40

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 9 Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Townshend clarified that implementing the moratorium would not prevent someone from applying for a license, as they do not need an approved location at the time of application. She explained that they are still hopeful to complete everything by November, but it is important for applicants to understand that their license will be on hold until the location issues are resolved. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Townshend stated that applicants have 18 months from the time their license is issued to find a location. She added that the moratorium is set to expire at the end of the year, so the issues would need to be resolved before then, ensuring that applicants are not significantly delayed within their 18-month period. Mayor Christiansen expressed support for moving the survey period to the end of August to allow everyone the opportunity to participate. He explained that the moratorium is fitting as it does not hinder anyone while allowing the city to work within the confines to resolve the issue promptly. He further explained that council should consider incorporating public opinion and research while not inhibiting anyone from having the opportunity to apply for a license, whether it is for the city or someplace else. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation, extending the survey closing date to August 31, 2024, and having an update brought back to a Legislative, Finance, and Administration meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt. Mr. Anderson expressed support for extending the survey. However, he did not recommend extending it beyond the date of the Special Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting that was scheduled to be held on August 5, 2024. Mr. Anderson requested that the petitions from Puffster be added to the record (Attachment #2 and Attachment #3). Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Rocha stated that in the special meeting to be held on August 5, 2024, Mr. Hugg and Ms. Townshend will provide an update on the consensus at the time. The goal of the meeting will be to put the wheels in motion and know where council is standing at that point but continue to gather survey information through the end of the month. Ms. Arndt recommended extending the survey deadline to July 31 or August 1 to allow sufficient time to analyze the data before the August 5, 2024, meeting. Ms. Marney stated that if council would like to send the survey out in the utility bills, customer service would need to have 25,000 copies by July 15, 2024. To better reach all of the customers the survey would need to be included with the July 15, 2024, and August 15, 2024, utility bills. She also recommended including a note that all responses must be received either by mail, dropped at city offices, or responded to online by August 31, 2024. Cynthia Christiansen, 714 Carol Street, Dover, expressed her opposition to allowing retail marijuana stores downtown. She also explained that it was mentioned that a water survey was sent out via the electric bill, but she did not receive it nor did friends in south Dover and west Dover. Page 41

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 10 Ms. Christiansen expressed her support for the moratorium and explained that city staff and the Rossi Group should not be collecting and analyzing the data. She questioned if all the addresses on the petition that was submitted had been checked for accuracy and explained that she was unaware petitions could be submitted. Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Ms. Christiansen and that a third party that is not linked to the city should oversee the collection and distribution of the data of the survey. This would make sure that the process could withstand public scrutiny and bring validity to the findings. Ms. Arndt stated that she disagreed with the thought of a third party because the city has hired a neutral consultant, who does not take one position or another. The consultant is to guide council through the process. She further stated that a professional planner has an ethics component that they must adhere to as a part of their professional certification. She explained that the Rossi Group can analyze the survey data as they have been hired to do. Mr. Anderson stated that he agreed with Ms. Arndt and recommended that the data be preserved once it has been collected, analyzed, and compiled so that anyone from the public could review it. Joan Denney, 350 N. State Street, Dover, expressed her support for the moratorium. She explained that she opposes the retail sale of marijuana but feels differently about medical marijuana. She feels that anyone with a prescription should have access to medical marijuana. Ms. Denney also explained that many senior citizens do not have computer access and she believes taking paper surveys to the Modern Maturity Center would be a great benefit. She also explained that she pays her utility bill online, so when the paper copy arrives, she often files it away without opening it. She suggested that this might be something to consider. Ms. Denney stated that the National Institute of Health has a section called the National Institute of Drug Abuse and she recommends that everyone take time to look up their most recent meeting regarding marijuana. Faye White, 101 Babb Drive, Dover, explained that at Luther Village and Luther Towers marijuana and all drugs are prohibited, especially marijuana. She explained that they are prohibited from medical marijuana on the premises and could lose their homes. Mr. Lewis explained that he was willing to bring the surveys to gain their opinion if they felt that the city should or should not allow the retail sale of marijuana. Michael Pugh, 31 Ann Avenue, Dover, questioned if customer service would be able to prepare all the documents by July 15, 2024, or if there would be logistical problems getting that completed. After Mr. Hugg confirmed that the surveys would be able to go out, he also suggested that it be included on the city website. Mr. Pugh stated that council needs to consider putting copies of the survey at places such as Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware State University, and the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce. He explained that certain groups of people tend to lean in specific directions, so it would be wise to include those locations. Scott Kidner, 3 Shinnecock Road, Dover, expressed support for the moratorium. Mr. Kidner stated that council is faced with the tough decision of whether they will allow the establishment of various aspects of recreational marijuana within city limits. He explained that council has been very Page 42

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 11 supportive of the Downtown Dover Partnership and the vision for the downtown Dover district. Mr. Kidner stated that he does not believe that allowing the recreational sales distribution downtown aligns with that vision. Taylor Collins, 202 North American Avenue, Dover, expressed opposition to the moratorium. She further stated that the latest issue of AARP reported that marijuana sales generated $27 billion in income in 2022. Ms. Collins reviewed a conversation between her and Nicole Chick, owner of Puffsters (Attachment #4). Nicole Chick, 510 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware, expressed opposition to the moratorium. Ms. Chick stated that she feels that the survey is important to collect feedback from the city however, she does not feel it is right for her business to be impacted by the time it takes to collect the data. She reviewed the petitions she submitted in support of her business (Attachment #2 and Attachment #3). Ms. Chick requested council consider giving her business a grandfathered exception so that she may transition her business. Ms. Chick read a letter from the Downtown Dover Partnership relaying their stance on the legalization of marijuana retail sales or related issues in downtown Dover (Attachment #5). Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated the city does not directly receive any of the proceeds from the sale of marijuana beyond a business license. He explained that manufacturing or cultivation could generate considerable revenue from both water and electric consumption. However, the city does not directly collect any revenue outside of the standard business license fees. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that if someone bought a building, they would have to pay a transfer tax, property tax, and any other retail business fees but there would be no additional revenue outside of those. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hugg stated that the distribution of proceeds was set forth in the state law. He explained that the state law states that the state gets the revenue and there is no revenue sharing. He stated that the General Assembly could potentially decide to share a portion of the proceeds, but to the best of his knowledge, there have been no discussions on that possibility. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that his opinion about marijuana is irrelevant, and the city needs to address the provisions of the state law that allow municipalities to adopt regulations relating to marijuana activities in terms of where they are located or how they operate. Amber Ember, 115 West Loockerman Street, Dover, expressed opposition to the moratorium. Ms. Ember stated that allowing Puffster to expand its business would provide a legal dispensary for safe marijuana. She explained that she found out that her friend, father, and downtown Dover employee Jose Colombo passed away over the weekend from a fentanyl overdose. Ms. Ember asked council to prevent these deaths by allowing downtown Dover access to safer marijuana. Ethan Whitsett, 226 Chenault Court, Dover, expressed his support for Puffster and his interest in becoming a cannabis cultivator. Page 43

Item #3. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JULY 09, 2024 PAGE 12 Jeannie Anderson, 217 Cecil Street, Dover, expressed support for the sale of retail marijuana. She stated that people are turning to the streets to obtain pain medication and they are continuing to die from fentanyl. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation, extending the survey closing date to August 31, 2024, and having an update brought back to a Legislative, Finance, and Administration meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried with Mr. Anderson voting no, and Mr. Lewis abstaining. Mr. Sudler moved to have a hard copy of the survey placed in with the electric bills and have the city manager provide council with a memo on the logistics of doing so. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried with Mr. Anderson, Ms. Arndt, and Mr. Shevock, voting no. Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. David L. Anderson Council President Attachments Attachment #1 - Presentation entitled " Guidelines for Naming Public Spaces” Attachment #2 - Puffster Retail Marijuana Petition Attachment #3 - Puffster Retail Marijuana Petition Attachment #4 - Correspondence from Ms. Taylor Collins Attachment #5 - Correspondence from the Downtown Dover Partnership Page 44

ATTACHMENT Item #3. #1 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 7/9/2024 Guidelines for Naming Public Spaces City Council Policy Overview Page 45

Item #3. General Guidelines • City Council wishes to:  Deliberate the naming of streets, parks, and public places.  Ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient process.  Respect the need for public consultation and legislative approval. Page 46

Item #3. Intent of the Policy • The policy aims to:  Guide the naming of city-owned property.  Ensure names are suitable, historical, and culturally reflective.  Consider renaming only in exceptional circumstances. Page 47

Item #3. Naming Considerations • Considerations include:  No automatic naming rights for private donors.  Preservation of historical or commonly used names.  City may deviate from policy if in the best interest. Page 48

Item #3. Application Process • To propose a name, submit an application with:  Proposed name and justification.  Background information and endorsements.  Signed petition from 50% of nearby property owners. Page 49

Item #3. Evaluation Criteria • City Council will consider:  Historical significance and geographic location.  Contribution to the community and alignment with values.  Public sentiment and support. Page 50

Item #3. Approval Process • Final steps include:  Public comment opportunity.  City Council decision by 2/3 majority vote.  City Manager coordinates signage installation. Page 51

ATTACHMENT #2 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 7/9/2024 Item #3. Walls, Ashley A From: Puffster Inc. <info@puffster.com> Sent: Monday, July 8, 2024 4:08 PM To: Anderson, David Cc: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Puffster Retail Marijuana Petitions Attachments: IMG_3568.jpeg; IMG_3569.jpeg; IMG_3570.jpeg; IMG_3571.jpeg; IMG_3572.jpeg; IMG_ 3573.jpeg; IMG_3574.jpeg; IMG_3575.jpeg; IMG_3576.jpeg; IMG_3577.jpeg; IMG_ 3578.jpeg; IMG_3579.jpeg Some people who received this message don't often get email from info@puffster.com. Learn why this is important WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear David Anderson and To Whom It May Concern: Attached are 3 separate petitions in support of my downtown Dover business not being barred from obtaining marijuana licensing. One has been signed by all residents within a 250-foot radius of our location. One has been signed by nearly all downtown Dover businesses with a couple exceptions like Todd Stonesifer’s realty business because he is the president of Downtown Dover Partnership which is supposed to be non-political. These exceptions made it very clear they also will not at all object to anything marijuana related. A third petition has been signed by 250+ residents of Dover who live in a 5-mile radius of our store. A fourth petition, not attached (sending separately tonight), has been circulated in our store for the past week or so and includes information indicating where our customers (located in any city) also shop downtown specifically because we get customers from up to an hour away who eat and shop at nearby businesses simply because of the fact that they already came into town for us. I have attached these documents to illustrate the massive amount of support we have in the city and how we’ve assisted in helping other downtown stores stay in business over the last 7 years we’ve been here. Furthermore, I had an interview with WBOC today and discussed the hemp that we currently sell, pointing out that our CBD hemp flower looks and smells nearly identical to marijuana but there are no odors in our boutique-like store. Our flower is packaged in heat-sealed bags with zero odor, and the HB2 marijuana laws are very strict and require child-safe packaging. We will comply with all laws should be be chosen for a license, as we always have, and with the help of Councilman David Anderson I am proposing a compromise of grandfathering in businesses like mine who have been established and proven successful with the aim of preventing further empty storefronts in the area and allowing a safe, regulated place to shop at downtown. Best, Nicole Chick Puffster Owner 1 Page 52

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ATTACHMENT #3 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 7/9/2024 Item #3. Walls, Ashley A From: Puffster Inc. <info@puffster.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:00 AM To: Anderson, David Cc: City Clerks Office Subject: EXTERNAL: Re: Puffster Retail Marijuana Petitions Attachments: 449146384_795208122728328_8351950231452684627_n.jpg; 449452350_ 1039807937561055_6498849984332521894_n.jpg; 449441364_1016704446494373_ 255486964901979204_n.jpg; 449458805_1638100273679297_7554370923056510413 _n.jpg; 449344258_886468893309387_8211394723300655554_n.jpg; 449485029_ 482116441064755_9214339879576279313_n.jpg; 449444007_2106346279750468_ 662856816456279289_n.jpg; 449044269_3283585971949451_6774238066403903213 _n.jpg; 449307861_2033559943743809_5400008474250119460_n.jpg; 449151526_ 3002387599900832_1068359918893042744_n.jpg; 449049072_991860018922688_ 5038375614774294972_n.jpg; 450149191_487476710424731_4278466283072820318 _n.jpg Some people who received this message don't often get email from info@puffster.com. Learn why this is important WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Attached is the fourth petition. It demonstrates the significant amount of business our customers give other downtown Dover businesses specifically because they come to Puffster already. Although this petition was run for a very short amount of time, I think it demonstrates the vast amount of business that our neighbors would lose if Puffster was no longer in downtown Dover. A huge part of our business is selling hemp products, not just smoking equipment. A significant number of our customers buy hemp products from us because they are relaxing, high-quality, and they have no access to marijuana. Once they inevitably have access to marijuana, there will be a vastly reduced demand for our hemp products. This could put us out of business, which in turn could have a snowball effect putting other unrelated businesses out of business. We are all aiming to keep good businesses in downtown Dover, not increase the amount of empty storefronts. The possible mindset that Puffster brings "bad apples" to downtown is simply false and so is the mindset that us wanting to be licensed for marijuana would be bad for the city. We have strictly enforced policies banning troublemakers from re-entering our business despite the income they would generate out of pure principle, we have regularly monitored video surveillance with audio, and simply put the problems that exist in downtown Dover do NOT lie with our business and we do not deserve to be arbitrarily denied the freedom to conduct legal business based on the worries of a minority of the city's population who likely haven't tried hemp products before, are likely not properly educated on their benefits (please see this article on how our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids which cause a "runner's high" like cannabis https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2023/02/conversation_marijuana.php -- this is just a plant that has never killed anyone and has SO many positive benefits in comparison especially to alcohol that is a toxic poison), and have never entered my establishment to see the positive vibes and lab-tested healing products we bring to the area with wonderful, educated staff. Thank you for your time. 1 Page 66

Item #3. Best, Nicole Chick 302-222-3220 On Monday, July 8, 2024, Puffster Inc. <info@puffster.com> wrote: Dear David Anderson and To Whom It May Concern: Attached are 3 separate petitions in support of my downtown Dover business not being barred from obtaining marijuana licensing. One has been signed by all residents within a 250-foot radius of our location. One has been signed by nearly all downtown Dover businesses with a couple exceptions like Todd Stonesifer’s realty business because he is the president of Downtown Dover Partnership which is supposed to be non-political. These exceptions made it very clear they also will not at all object to anything marijuana related. A third petition has been signed by 250+ residents of Dover who live in a 5-mile radius of our store. A fourth petition, not attached (sending separately tonight), has been circulated in our store for the past week or so and includes information indicating where our customers (located in any city) also shop downtown specifically because we get customers from up to an hour away who eat and shop at nearby businesses simply because of the fact that they already came into town for us. I have attached these documents to illustrate the massive amount of support we have in the city and how we’ve assisted in helping other downtown stores stay in business over the last 7 years we’ve been here. Furthermore, I had an interview with WBOC today and discussed the hemp that we currently sell, pointing out that our CBD hemp flower looks and smells nearly identical to marijuana but there are no odors in our boutique-like store. Our flower is packaged in heat-sealed bags with zero odor, and the HB2 marijuana laws are very strict and require child-safe packaging. We will comply with all laws should be be chosen for a license, as we always have, and with the help of Councilman David Anderson I am proposing a compromise of grandfathering in businesses like mine who have been established and proven successful with the aim of preventing further empty storefronts in the area and allowing a safe, regulated place to shop at downtown. Best, Nicole Chick Puffster Owner -- Puffster 115 W Loockerman St. Dover, DE 19904 www.puffster.com 2 Page 67

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ATTACHMENT #4 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 7/9/2024 '(6: ~.~ - ~~(~ld: (;IA-O~ ~ ~--{6 Item #3. ~~~ , V~~~~~l(P~ M~ [fA ~. , I ~ N tcJ«._ ~'3>"~~ Hi! This is Nicole Chick, owner of Puffster in downtown Dover. TOMORROW Tuesday July 9 at 6pm at City Hall 15 Loockerman Plaza you are needed! ~ Agenda item #3 is a moratorium that would delay legal marijuana in Dover. I've been informed by Councilman Brian Lewis that a good turnout at this meeting WILL make a huge impact. This agenda item will likely take place at 7pm or after, so if you can't make it right at 6pm, no worries. If you can only be there virtually, I can get you that info. Your support in Puffster's efforts to have a marijuana store in downtown Dover is super appreciated already - your in-person presence would mean the world to me and I will return you the favor if ever needed! We must stick together to fight unjustices preventing us from conducting legal business f!z> This is my personal cell - please feel free to call or text with questions. HOP~~I!I!W~[J) there! Taylor Collins: Are they going to allow public input? JUL 092024 Nicole Chick: Yes! ~ When the agenda #3 comes up they'll give everyoRlflfe t:U3naa::tor CLERK. speak on the issue for up to 3 minutes Taylor Collins: Just a couple of questions. Do you ever have any issues like Mike's pub does with the fighting and shootings? And do you have panhandlers hanging around like the liquor store on the corner seems to always have. Do you have age limit on who can enter your store? Will ou carry gummies and weed both? Nicole Chick: We've never had any fights or shootings in all 7 years of doing business. We don't have anyone hanging around because we have a strict no loitering policy - nobody across the board panhandlers or otherwise are allowed to even sit on the edge of the planter bed out front specifically to avoid the possibility of issues. Anyone lingering is told to move along or we call the police. We have a policy of no disrespect tolerated - I will not subject my staff to any type of harassment, we ban those customers, keep a banned list, and call Dover PO if they ever try to return. Yes we have to be age restricted by law. Yes we will likely carry gummies - I can't say 100% because we'd only be allowed by law to carry what Delaware growers grow and manufacture, but I would like to provide edible options if possible. Marijuana can have more of a body relaxation to it when consumed via an edible which is helpful for pain relief. Taylor Collins: Great to know. Most everyone I know uses gummies more at this point but I think it makes them loopier or something. At concerts regular weed seems to still be the main thing of choice as that distinctive smell. Did you come to partnership meeting they had with the police chief and the attorney general about a month ago? I'm thinking you Page 80

Item #3. didn't because I brought up the calling the police issue and don't think anyone else did. The streets answer seemed to be get another cam corder and tell each other every single detail. I also brought up about the vacancy issue leaving less business owners to shoo away pesty loiters and panhandlers. 'cole Chick Sometimes people don't understand there are varying strengths . edibles and just go by the serving size listed on the package or just take a couple pieces not realizing there is a strength. That's where having knowledgeable staff is helpful so people don't accidentally take too much; while Ws impossible to overdose, it can certainly make you not as functional! I didn't know about the meeting. Yes having a good camera system is important for sure! Ours has video and audio. And es our business brings customers from up to an hour awa ecause of our quality/customer service and a lot of those outique-li , ur customers are not the bad apples - smoking weed makes people .....___,,~=re1:ax1err.~ao04esn't make them act out like and harm people like heroin or alcohoL.! I am so glad to hear you've been speaking out! rm Taylor Collins :The city has been run by the good old boy system for eons .... The fines that are established to force building owners to keep buildings rented or face fines are waived. They keep letting Mike's stay open and it should have been shuttered permanently as he cannot control the customers and staff is not trained to handle Situations at all. The street closures are upcoming also which will really hurt so be sure to bring up free parking at Dover newsstand lots during construction. You might want to check with Highway department as it's state funding I think. Nicole Chick. I appreciate the heads up, I didn't know that! Taylor Collins :Communication is pitiful. The Highway meeting needed to know where you get deliveries and stuff like that. Pretty much chaos at partnership I think but don't know exact details. City had a major hearing violation on tearing down the historic structures on Bradford and appeal was filed that cost $300 for Friends of Old Dover. We should have a business association structure to protect our rights but no one is open long enough anymore to give it a structure. Good luck tomorrow. I'll definitely be there. Nicole Chick Thank you so much for your support! It really means a lot. Page 81

ATTACHMENT #5 Council Committee of the Whole MeetingItem of 7/9/2024 #3. Downtown Dover Partnership Main Street Dover 101 W. Loockerman Street, Ste 2B Dover, DE 19904 (302)678-2940 July 9, 2024 Mayor & Members of Dover City Council Dover City Hall 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Dear Mayor Christensen and Members of Dover City Council, On behalf of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Board of Directors, we wish to inform you that the DDP does not advocate for or against (in other words, takes no position regarding) the legalization of marijuana retail sales or related issues in downtown Dover. CC: DDP Board members Page 82

Item #15. CITY OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 PRELIMINARY QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT As of June 30, 2024 FY24 FY24 Unaudited 100% ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited GENERAL FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Property Taxes $ 15,515,100 $ 15,515,100 $ 15,679,300 101.1% $ 15,546,900 $ 14,709,100 2 Payment In Lieu of Taxes 541,000 541,000 543,800 100.5% 540,700 532,000 3 Transfer from Electric Fund 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 100.0% 8,000,000 11,000,000 4 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 4,244,000 4,244,000 3,767,800 88.8% 3,702,300 3,686,300 5 Transfer from Transfer Tax Fund 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,320,400 116.0% 2,334,900 3,902,200 6 Business Licenses 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,484,300 106.0% 1,452,200 1,400,900 7 Intrafund Service Receipts Water 1,158,100 1,158,100 1,028,200 88.8% 1,010,300 1,029,900 8 Intrafund Service Receipts Wastewater 834,300 834,300 740,700 88.8% 727,800 704,700 9 Sanitation Fees 3,842,400 3,842,400 3,966,500 103.2% 3,652,800 3,371,700 10 Permits & Other Licenses 1,702,000 1,702,000 2,706,600 159.0% 2,407,000 1,641,900 11 Transfer from Municipal Street Aid Fund 750,000 750,000 789,500 105.3% 796,800 792,300 12 Fines & Police Revenue 521,600 521,600 695,400 133.3% 630,200 508,100 13 Police Extra Duty Fees 240,000 283,800 597,500 210.5% 470,600 412,000 14 Transfer from Police Grant Funds 165,000 165,000 528,700 320.4% 71,200 312,500 15 Police Pension Grant 620,000 620,000 812,400 131.0% 43,800 127,400 16 Court of Chancery Fees 3,500,000 3,500,000 4,092,700 116.9% 2,021,300 2,095,800 17 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100.0% 2,000,000 1,000,000 18 Transfer from Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 150,000 150,000 66,100 44.1% ERLSP is for July to February 2024. 54,500 198,600 19 Library Revenues & County Reciprocal Pymt 122,200 394,000 419,800 106.5% Residual Library Tax $.3MM 579,300 260,600 20 Franchise Fees 610,000 610,000 396,500 65.0% 424,000 605,300 21 General Fund Grant Receipts 98,500 138,500 161,100 116.3% Green Energy; DEMA 468,600 802,800 22 Recreation Revenue 126,500 126,500 140,400 111.0% 148,200 128,600 Garrison Oak Lots 1, 2 , 11, 10, 3, 9 $2.9MM; Rent 23 Other Miscellaneous Receipts 3,256,000 3,486,300 3,221,300 92.4% $.1MM; Sale of Assets $.1MM 313,900 373,300 24 Interest Income 200,000 200,000 72,800 36.4% 269,700 94,600 TOTALS $ 50,596,700 $ 51,182,600 $ 53,231,800 104.0% $ 47,667,000 $ 49,690,600 Final Budget $ 47,667,000 $ 49,690,600 Page 83

Item #15. CITY OF DOVER FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024 PRELIMINARY QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT As of June 30, 2024 FY24 FY24 Unaudited 100.0% ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited WATER FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Water Fees $ 6,550,000 $ 6,550,000 $ 6,544,600 99.9% $ 6,711,400 $ 6,144,800 2 Water Impact Fees 225,000 225,000 353,500 157.1% 393,300 176,700 3 Water Tank Space Leasing 435,500 435,500 423,600 97.3% Billed at beginning of FY 399,800 502,800 4 Interest Income 50,000 50,000 266,900 533.8% 170,300 16,200 Penalties $10.9K; Water Meters $13.9K; Sale 5 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 25,200 25,200 90,700 359.9% of Assets $21.5K; State Grant $47.8K 70,600 105,600 TOTALS $ 7,285,700 $ 7,285,700 $ 7,679,300 105.4% $ 7,745,400 $ 6,946,100 Final Budget $ 7,745,400 $ 6,946,100 FY24 FY24 Unaudited 100.0% ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Wastewater Fees $ 4,600,000 $ 4,600,000 $ 4,672,400 101.6% 4,590,000 4,349,200 2 Wastewater Adjustment Fees - County Trtmt 3,526,000 3,526,000 3,369,700 95.6% 3,029,800 3,022,600 3 Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,180,800 99.1% 2,135,600 2,013,800 4 Wastewater Impact Fees 225,000 225,000 312,500 138.9% 357,700 177,000 5 Interest Income 50,000 50,000 298,600 597.2% 160,500 11,200 Penalties $17.8K; Sale of Assets $7.4K; State 6 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 200 200 75,300 37650.0% Grants $50.0K 37,000 17,700 TOTALS $ 10,601,200 $ 10,601,200 $ 10,909,300 102.9% $ 10,310,600 $ 9,591,500 Final Budget $ 10,310,600 $ 9,591,500 FY24 FY24 Unaudited 100.0% ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY23 Unaudited FY22 Audited ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES 1 Sales to Customers $ 91,107,000 $ 91,107,000 $ 85,003,300 93.3% $ 75,400,700 $ 77,465,400 2 Purchase Power Adjustment - - - 0.0% 16,465,600 (5,060,700) 3 Utility Tax 1,636,400 1,636,400 1,365,900 83.5% 1,516,700 1,151,100 4 Rate Stabilization Reserve 900,000 900,000 900,000 100.0% 10,000,000 2,800,000 Penalties and Rent $.2MM; Delay Contrt Damages 5 Miscellaneous Revenue 849,000 849,000 2,514,400 296.2% $1.3MM; All Other $1.0MM 429,600 815,700 6 Interest Income 550,000 550,000 2,220,500 403.7% 1,022,000 144,000 TOTALS $ 95,042,400 $ 95,042,400 $ 92,004,100 96.8% $ 104,834,600 $ 77,315,500 Final Budget $ 104,834,600 $ 77,315,500 Page 84

Item #16. City of Dover Capital Investment Plan and Project Status Report As of June 30, 2024 PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 Points to Remember * Includes Project Carry-Forward Budget Amendment Ordinance # 2023-09 (approved by Council on 10/9/23). * Original Project Budget = Original Total Project Budget initially included in approved annual budget. * Latest Project Budget = Revised Total Project Budget included in most recent approved annual budget or one of the following: bond resolution, revolving fund loan agreement, Council approved budget amendment, or City Manager approved amendment as per the Budget Amendment Procedure. * Actual Expenditure/Expense totals are subject to change, due to delays to the month-end closing process. * Water Quality, Inflow/Infiltration, Distribution Upgrades, and New Development projects are budgeted as a blanket project, and once individual projects are identified and estimated, they are created using an allocation of the overall budgeted amount. Community Police Grants Police Grants Total Current Year Budget Funding Sources General Transportation Federal State ARPA Water Wastewater Electric CIP Budget Balance $ 6,536,900 $ 114,500 $ - $ - $ 5,110,900 $ 4,851,300 $ 2,664,000 $ 24,414,800 $ 43,692,400 Line of Credit (Heavy Duty Vehicles) 1,731,000 General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 200,000 200,000 Federal Grants 752,000 5,000,000 5,752,000 State Grants 2,511,000 716,700 405,000 2,072,000 5,704,700 Transfer from Water/WW Impact Fee Reserve 75,100 306,000 381,100 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Oper. Fund 1,536,700 2,270,900 3,807,600 Transfer from General Fund 2,920,100 2,920,100 Transfer from Lodging Tax 450,000 450,000 Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 8,442,900 8,442,900 Transfer from Parkland Reserve 1,077,300 1,077,300 Transfer from Future Capacity Reserves 2,000,000 2,000,000 Interest Income 50,000 25,000 75,000 Total Funding Sources $ 15,226,300 $ 831,200 $ 752,000 $ 405,000 $ 5,110,900 $ 8,585,100 $ 5,265,900 $ 40,057,700 $ 74,503,100 Page 85 1 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Fire Department FR1800 Annual Contribution for Engine 5 $ 777,000 $ 777,000 $ 304,214 $ 77,700 $ 77,700 $ 77,672 $ 28 Paying monthly FR2000 Annual Contribution for Squad #1 (Rescue) 956,000 834,000 208,367 83,400 83,400 83,347 53 Paying monthly FR2200 Annual Contribution for Engine 1 770,000 852,200 123,161 123,200 123,200 123,161 39 Paying monthly CT2256 Brush 1 110,500 110,500 110,471 - - 42,340 (42,340) Received; CT grant FR2400 Tower Ladder 2 1,623,600 1,623,600 45,240 135,300 135,300 45,240 90,060 Funded by loan & bond Total Fire Department $ 4,237,100 $ 4,197,300 $ 791,453 $ 419,600 $ 419,600 $ 371,760 $ 47,840 Code Enforcement Awaiting delivery of Veh #11. Veh. #17 will be --- Misc Automobiles $ 34,600 $ 63,600 $ 42,369 $ 21,231 reprogrammed for a future year. Total Code Enforcement $ 34,600 $ 63,600 $ 42,369 $ 21,231 Inspections --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 30,100 $ 30,068 $ 32 Veh #19 Received Total Inspections $ - $ 30,100 $ 30,068 $ 32 Police $633,912.96 encumbered for outstanding vehicles & --- Misc Automobiles $ 876,300 $ 930,600 $ 467,974 $ 462,626 equipment PD2301 Police Officer Body Worn Cameras & Tasers $ 876,400 $ 903,000 $ 352,657 229,500 309,200 229,476 79,724 Complete PD2302 Axon In-car Cameras 368,000 368,600 - 36,700 36,700 - 36,700 Complete PD2401 Police Station Exterior Building Maintenance 36,100 36,100 36,472 36,100 36,100 36,472 (372) Complete PD2402 Police Station Roof Repair 7,900 7,900 4,580 7,900 7,900 4,580 3,320 Complete PD2403 Public Assembly Room Carpet Repl - - - - - 12,714 (12,714) Complete Total Police $ 1,288,400 $ 1,315,600 $ 393,709 $ 1,186,500 $ 1,320,500 $ 751,216 $ 569,284 Public Works - Administration --- Misc Automobiles $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 27,660 $ 2,340 Veh #669 received 3/14 Total Admin $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 27,660 $ 2,340 Streets --- Trucks $ 762,200 $ 762,200 $ 48,435 $ 713,765 Veh #322 ordered --- Misc. Equipment 90,100 90,100 67,754 22,346 Veh #304, #306, & #382 received, #392 on order ST2003 Meeting House Branch Improvement $ 1,115,600 $ 1,115,600 $ 402,893 - 364,900 135,420 229,480 Design approximately 80% complete ST2007 Operations Yard Relocation and Impr. 445,000 445,000 183,121 - 106,200 67,815 38,385 Complete ST2101 FY21 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 936,000 936,000 701,108 - 808,700 876 807,824 Project to start in late July 2024 ST2201 FY22 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 1,168,000 1,168,000 - - 350,000 - 350,000 Project to start in late July 2024 ST2302 Buckson St/Carvel Dr/Ross St Repairs - 1,185,000 479,612 - 1,185,000 479,612 705,388 Complete, awaiting final invoices Total Streets $ 3,664,600 $ 4,849,600 $ 1,766,734 $ 852,300 $ 3,667,100 $ 799,913 $ 2,867,187 Sanitation Veh #440, 442, & 446 received, #443 & #449 ordered --- Trucks $ 707,800 $ 1,464,400 $ 982,109 $ 482,291 Total Sanitation $ 707,800 $ 1,464,400 $ 982,109 $ 482,291 Grounds --- Trucks $ 113,000 $ 147,800 $ 142,590 $ 5,210 Veh #558 & #577; C/F #557 --- Misc. Equipment 101,500 101,500 93,570 7,930 Toro Mower; Stump grinder Total Grounds $ 214,500 $ 249,300 $ 236,160 $ 13,140 Stormwater --- Misc Equipment $ 294,000 $ 294,000 $ - $ 294,000 Other (loan) Veh #363 Ordered SW2204 East Lake Garden Basin Improvements $ 580,000 $ 500,000 $ 44,500 - 500,000 - 500,000 Project Reprogrammed to FY27 SW2206 MS4 Inventory/Inspection & Green Technology 43,600 100,000 43,519 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 Project to begin this Spring SW2303 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Impr. 1,200,000 1,200,000 646 - 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 Project to be bid out in early FY25 SW2305 Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Improvements 350,000 553,100 123,320 - 553,100 120,600 432,500 Project started in early September, 35% complete Westminster Ditch sinkhole project to begin this SW2401 Misc. Emergency Storm Sewer Repair 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 88,000 - 88,000 Spring, depending on railroad permits Page 86 101 2 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status SW2402 Silver Lake Dam Repairs 300,000 80,000 - 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 Complete SW2407 Water Street Flooding Improvements 882,500 110,000 67,850 110,000 110,000 67,850 42,150 Project is 60% design SW2408 UG Stormwater Strg-Governors Ave 425,000 425,000 430,404 425,000 425,000 430,404 (5,404) Complete SW2409 Downtown Upgrades 418,000 38,000 6,784 38,000 38,000 6,784 31,216 Project underway, design approximately 15% Total Stormwater $ 4,287,100 $ 3,094,100 $ 717,023 $ 1,135,000 $ 3,388,100 $ 625,638 $ 2,762,462 Facilities Management FC2303 City Hall Window Replacement $ 50,000 $ 79,300 $ 81,930 $ - $ 79,300 $ 61,260 $ 18,040 Complete FC2402 City Hall Exterior Paint 80,000 80,000 14,989 80,000 80,000 14,989 65,011 Complete Total Facilities Management $ 130,000 $ 159,300 $ 96,919 $ 80,000 $ 159,300 $ 76,249 $ 83,051 Public Works - Engineering --- Trucks $ 48,300 $ 48,300 $ 41,322 $ 6,978 Veh #005 received Total Engineering $ 48,300 $ 48,300 $ 41,322 $ 6,978 Library LB2301 Replace Heat Pumps $ 116,000 $ 87,300 $ 86,048 $ - $ 87,300 $ 57,365 $ 29,935 Complete Total Library $ 116,000 $ 87,300 $ 86,048 $ - $ 87,300 $ 57,365 $ 29,935 Parks & Recreation --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 77,300 $ 77,252 $ 48 Veh #593 received --- Misc Equipment - Ball Field Grooming Machine 35,000 35,000 34,139 861 Received PR2300 Dover Park Building Improvement $ 800,000 $ 1,473,500 $ 1,158,380 - 1,473,500 1,031,919 441,581 50% complete PR2301 Dover Park Splash Pad 200,000 500,000 255,767 - 500,000 254,617 245,383 12% complete PR2304 Schutte Park Dog Park 75,000 14,800 73,058 - 14,800 12,894 1,906 Complete PR2401 Dover Park ADA Accessible Playground 310,000 800,000 619,063 800,000 800,000 619,063 180,937 11% complete; ADA play equipment received Total Parks & Recreation $ 1,385,000 $ 2,788,300 $ 2,106,267 $ 835,000 $ 2,900,600 $ 2,029,883 $ 870,717 Procurement/Inventory --- Other Equipment $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 Forklift #120 on order Total Procurement/Inventory $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 70,000 $ - $ 70,000 Fleet Maintenance --- Misc Automobiles $ - $ 358,500 $ 326,085 $ 32,415 7 Electric vehicles; received Veh#EV7 --- Other Equipment - 141,500 139,512 1,988 Received --- Public Chargers - - 22,393 (22,393) Complete CS2305 Industrial Hot Water Pressure Washer $ 5,700 $ 5,700 $ 5,700 - 5,700 5,700 - Received and complete CS2405 Wash Bay Doors 30,000 30,000 25,781 30,000 30,000 25,781 4,219 Doors installed, awaiting door switches Total Fleet Maintenance $ 30,000 $ 535,700 $ 519,471 $ 16,229 City Manager CM2401 Emergency Operations Plan Update $ 40,000 $ - $ (40,000) $ - $ - $ 40,000 $ (40,000) Complete Total City Manager $ 40,000 $ - $ (40,000) $ - $ - $ 40,000 $ (40,000) Information Technology IT2402/IT2302 Cisco Switches $ 50,000 $ 26,000 $ 31,794 $ 26,000 $ 26,000 $ 21,941 $ 4,059 To be paid out monthly for 5 years Additional server purchased, another one may not be IT2404 Replacement of 3 Servers 42,000 42,000 8,854 42,000 42,000 8,854 33,146 needed IT2406 Barracuda Backup 40,000 40,000 17,596 40,000 40,000 17,596 22,404 To be paid out monthly for the next 5 years. Budget transfer pending for out of service network IT2407 IBM Series Server 7,500 20,700 14,553 7,500 7,500 - 7,500 switches Total Information Technology $ 139,500 $ 128,700 $ 72,798 $ 115,500 $ 115,500 $ 48,392 $ 67,108 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 15,287,700 $ 16,620,200 $ 5,990,951 $ 5,689,100 $ 14,549,400 $ 6,679,575 $ 7,869,826 Page 87 101 3 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Item #16. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Community Transportation - 203-12-99 CT2268 E Loockerman St & State St Concrete $ 356,900 $ 368,400 $ 300,297 $ - $ 368,400 $ 300,297 $ 68,103 Complete Plan has been developed, staff to coordinate with Downtown Dover CT2315 Various Concrete Repair Locations 252,600 341,100 - - 341,100 - 341,100 Master Plan and Utility Upgrades CT2322 Dover Little League 221,400 7,200 - - 7,200 - 7,200 Substantially complete CT2454 Miscellaneous Transportation Signs 35,900 - 35,858 - - 35,858 (35,858) Complete TOTAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND $ 866,800 $ 716,700 $ 336,155 $ - $ 716,700 $ 336,155 $ 380,545 Page 88 203 4 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Item #16. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE FEDERAL GRANTS PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Federal Police Grants - 207-11-17-33 PDGMISCFED-2024-LINE 1 Covert Ground Based Utility Pedestal Camera Kit $ 11,980 $ 12,000 $ 14,711 $ - $ 12,000 $ 14,711 $ (2,711) Complete System upgrades being PDGMISCFED-2023-Line 4 & worked with Advantech and PDGMISCFED-2023-Line 5 CW Camera System Upgrades 900,000 1,100,000 414,585 275,000 275,000 31,410 411,953 Electric Department TOTAL FEDERAL POLICE GRANTS $ 911,980 $ 1,112,000 $ 429,296 $ 275,000 $ 287,000 $ 46,121 $ 409,242 Page 89 207 5 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Item #16. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE STATE GRANTS PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status State Police Grants - 209-11-17-32 PDGSLEAF-2021-LINE 1 Digital Video Management System $ 6,400 $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ - $ 6,400 $ 6,380 $ 20 Complete PDGSLEAF-2024-LINE 2 Vantage Tactical Robot - 33,500 33,500 - 33,500 33,500 - Complete TOTAL STATE POLICE GRANTS $ 6,400 $ 39,900 $ 39,880 $ - $ 39,900 $ 39,880 $ 20 Page 90 209 6 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Item #16. PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ARPA FUND PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status ST2301 FY23 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program $ 1,200,000 $ 548,000 $ 919,714 $ - $ 548,000 $ 291,171 $ 256,829 90% complete WD2302 Elevated Water Tower Maint. - Aero Park 655,000 130,000 654,615 - 130,000 129,615 385 Complete WD2303 Future Well Installation 2,234,500 1,810,800 2,234,500 - 1,810,800 1,810,765 35 95% complete WD2304 Well #9 Improvements 319,000 146,700 133,979 - 146,700 30,992 115,708 Complete WQ2304 Water Quality Improvements-West St Alley 346,500 415,800 281,735 - 415,800 281,735 134,065 90% complete WW2307 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 317,000 317,000 - - 317,000 - 317,000 Project re-programmed TOTAL ARPA FUND $ 5,072,000 $ 3,368,300 $ 4,224,542 $ - $ 3,368,300 $ 2,544,278 $ 824,022 Page 91 210 7 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WATER FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Water Engineering --- Trucks $ 48,000 $ 48,000 $ 41,322 $ 6,678 Veh #418 received Water --- Trucks 45,600 45,600 41,322 4,278 Veh #695; received WD2401 Portable Emergency Generator 78,000 46,900 8,550 38,350 Project reprogrammed WD2402 Wellhead Redevelopment Program 463,000 163,000 112,335 163,000 163,000 112,335 50,665 Complete WD2403 Carport for Mini Excavator 12,000 12,000 5,775 12,000 12,000 5,775 6,225 Complete WD2404 Carbon Column Media Replacement 280,000 341,100 334,600 280,000 341,100 334,600 6,500 Complete WD2405 Well #9 Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 Project to be heard by CCW 7/9/24 WD2406 Water Tank Concrete Rehabilitation 150,000 8,800 5,500 25,000 8,800 5,500 3,300 Complete WD2407 Predictive Water Main Leak Modeling 75,000 25,000 22,990 25,000 25,000 22,990 2,010 Complete WD2408 Asset Management Plan 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 Proposals to be received 7/10/24 WD2409 Facility Improvements @WTP 185,000 196,200 99,393 185,000 196,200 99,393 96,807 Work underway, approximately 85% WD2410 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 185,000 20,000 7,548 20,000 20,000 7,548 12,452 Complete WD2411 Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance 138,700 138,700 138,615 138,700 138,700 138,615 85 Work scheduled to begin in early FY25 WQ2302/WQ2404 Miscellaneous Emergency Water Repairs 425,000 89,000 63,789 85,000 89,000 44,000 45,000 Complete Staff working on submitted application for WQ2401 Water Quality Improvements 9,467,200 2,250,000 - 2,250,000 2,250,000 - 2,250,000 funding through Federal Omnibus package. Project underway, design approximately WQ2403 Downtown Dover Upgrades - Water 1,891,500 172,000 30,553 172,000 172,000 30,553 141,447 15% WD2205 Future Well Installation 1,415,400 664,900 75,406 - 664,900 27,591 637,309 Complete WD2307 Stonebrook East Water Main Increase 26,000 26,000 - - 26,000 - 26,000 Awaiting development to be built WQ2303 Water Quality Impr. - North State Street 370,000 857,200 1,824,361 - 857,200 827,544 29,656 Complete awaiting final invoice WQ2305 Lead & Copper Inventory - 33,600 32,673 - 33,600 32,673 927 Complete WQ2306 Brandywine Lead/Copper Rule - 109,000 - - 109,000 - 109,000 Received additional funds, bids to be sent Water Treatment Plant Veh #660 received; #622 - Awaiting State --- Trucks $ 56,500 $ 121,600 $ 46,487 $ 75,113 Contract to create PO WD2308 Security Fencing Upgrades $ - $ 95,700 $ 85,700 - 95,700 85,700 10,000 Complete TOTAL WATER FUND $ 16,183,800 $ 6,206,500 $ 2,753,538 $ 4,683,800 $ 6,564,300 $ 1,912,498 $ 4,651,802 Page 92 401 8 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WASTEWATER FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Wastewater Veh #661 received, #655 and #680 awaiting --- Trucks $ 131,000 $ 338,500 $ 41,322 $ 297,178 State contract to create PO. WW2300 Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 30,000 30,000 - - 30,000 - 30,000 On Hold WW2203 Turnberry Pump Station Replacement 677,000 20,200 5,900 20,200 5,900 14,300 Complete WW2303 Miscellaneous Emer. Sewer Repairs 160,000 59,700 - - 59,700 - 59,700 Complete WW2304 College Rd. Pump Station Repl. 580,000 580,000 - 580,000 515,024 64,976 Complete, awaiting final invoice WW2305 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 175,000 12,900 - 12,900 - 12,900 Complete WW2308 Heatherfield Pump Station Repl. 663,000 31,400 - 31,400 18,012 13,388 Complete WW2310 Misc. Sanitary Sewer Rehab 910,900 910,000 - 910,000 - 910,000 Project to start in early FY25 WW2401 Inflow/Infiltration Removal 7,682,900 412,900 - 412,900 412,900 - 412,900 Project to start in early FY25 Miscellaneous Emergency Sanitary Sewer WW2402 Repairs 875,000 165,000 153,873 165,000 165,000 153,873 11,127 Complete WW2403 Pump Station #7 Upgrades 350,000 655,000 2,250 350,000 350,000 - 350,000 Project 80% complete WW2404 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 150,000 800,000 467,213 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 Project underway, awaiting deliverables WW2405 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 370,000 677,000 18,344 370,000 370,000 - 370,000 Project reprogrammed Project underway, anticipate station to be WW2406 Turnberry Pump Station Replacement 702,000 702,000 78,568 702,000 702,000 78,568 623,432 fabricated and delivered in September WW2407 Asset Management Plan 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 Proposals to be received 7/10/24 WW2408 Fence Installation - Fox Hall Pump Station 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 Project on hold WW2409 Cedar Chase Pump Station Replacement 683,500 47,000 30,461 47,000 47,000 30,461 16,539 Design 70% complete, project on hold WW2410 Laurel Drive Pump Station Replacement 721,600 16,000 - 16,000 16,000 7,837 8,163 Complete WW2411 White Oak Road Improvements 881,000 16,000 9,000 16,000 16,000 9,000 7,000 Complete WW2412 Downtown Dover Upgrades 627,000 57,000 10,105 57,000 57,000 10,105 46,895 Project underway, design approximately 15% TOTAL WASTEWATER FUND $ 16,398,900 $ 5,352,100 $ 775,715 $ 2,576,900 $ 4,428,600 $ 870,102 $ 3,558,498 Page 93 403 9 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status Engineering --- Misc Automobiles $ 44,000 $ 44,000 $ - $ 44,000 Veh #7 & #8 EE2113 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 166,921 - - 6,900 (6,900) 80% complete EE2202 SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 550,000 550,000 307,166 - 242,900 - 242,900 60% complete EE2304 Substation Component Replacement 150,000 150,000 21,045 - - 21,045 (21,045) Recurring project EE2315 SCADA Upgrade 100,000 31,000 68,978 - 31,000 - 31,000 80% complete EE2316 Electric Admin & Substation Cameras 50,000 24,200 49,735 - 24,200 23,826 374 Complete EE2413 Substation component Replacement 180,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring project EE2415 Multiplexer Replacement 130,000 130,000 - 130,000 130,000 - 130,000 30% Complete EE2408 Cartanza Substation Foundation Repair 85,000 85,000 3,500 85,000 85,000 3,500 81,500 5% complete; waiting on 3rd quote EE2412 Small Cell Wireless Improvements 180,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring project EE2411 LED Lighting Conversion 400,000 400,000 272,967 400,000 400,000 272,967 127,033 Line crew EE2313 Transmission Line Maintenance 50,000 - 70,235 - - 30,800 (30,800) Recurring project EE2409 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 50,000 50,000 11,879 50,000 50,000 11,879 38,121 50% complete EE2416 Transmission Line Maintenance Program 300,000 50,000 58,649 50,000 50,000 58,649 (8,649) Recurring project EE2016 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 750,000 750,000 314,159 - 539,700 104,163 435,537 80% complete; budget to be carried fwd EE2215 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 7,000,000 7,000,000 1,837,062 - 5,162,900 - 5,162,900 25% complete; budget to be carried fwd EE2410 Garrison Oak/Sun Park Substation 5,000,000 - 2,652,796 - - 2,652,796 (2,652,796) Not started EE2219 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 187,000 466,500 554,292 - 466,500 554,292 (87,792) Engineering in progress EE2402 Woodcrest Overhead to Underground 394,000 394,000 327,418 394,000 394,000 327,418 66,582 50% complete EE2403 White Oak Condominiums 107,000 103,000 - 107,000 103,000 - 103,000 Complete EE2303/2404 Town Point Conversion 914,000 394,000 479,851 394,000 394,000 393,842 158 95% complete EE2405 Bay Road 750 Underground 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 56,000 - 56,000 Canceled EE2406 Poplar Lane 41,000 41,000 - 41,000 41,000 - 41,000 Canceled EE2407 Ann Avenue Restoration 265,000 265,000 - 265,000 265,000 - 265,000 Canceled Total Engineering $ 17,282,000 $ 11,232,700 $ 7,378,551 $ 2,076,000 $ 8,539,200 $ 4,462,078 $ 4,077,122 Electric Generation EG2102 Plant Decommissioning $ 1,000,000 $ 803,200 $ 196,907 $ - $ 803,200 $ - $ 803,200 City Council Approved Contract This project has been completed and can EG2201 Van Sant Office Trailer 70,000 70,000 63,275 - 16,900 10,191 6,709 be closed out. EG2203/EG2302 Plant Decommissioning 14,000,000 11,628,300 6,621,798 - 11,628,300 6,152,526 5,475,774 City Council Approved Contract The project has been completed and can EG2401 VanSant CEMLINK6 Upgrade 60,000 60,000 58,272 60,000 60,000 58,272 1,728 be closed out. This is a reoccuring project so could the EG2402 VanSant Unit 11 Component Replacements 200,000 100,000 61,413 100,000 100,000 61,413 38,587 funds be carried forward. The project has been completed and can EG2403 VanSant Intake Air Filter Replacement 55,000 55,000 49,891 55,000 55,000 49,891 5,109 be closed Have out. for the initial phase of this 2 quotes project which includes removal of sulfuric acid and caustic soda from storage tanks. EG2404 VanSand Water Trmt Sys Removal/Demo 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 Because of the amount of the chemicals a Total Electric Generation $ 15,445,000 $ 12,776,500 $ 7,051,557 $ 275,000 $ 12,723,400 $ 6,332,293 $ 6,391,107 T&D --- Trucks $ 540,000 $ 538,500 $ 186,578 $ 351,922 Veh #757, #773, #753, & #778 --- Other Equipment 440,200 - 440,200 Veh #775 EE2421 Emergency Component Replacement $ 455,000 $ 65,000 $ 60,138 65,000 65,000 60,138 4,862 Recurring project TD2401 Dover Downs Metering 31,000 31,000 26,850 31,000 31,000 26,850 4,150 Not started TD2402 Pole Testing 125,000 125,000 51,361 125,000 125,000 51,361 73,639 65% complete TD2403 Kent 8 Plaza Tie Point 67,200 67,200 42,951 67,200 67,200 42,951 24,249 Complete TD2404 Administration Rear Lot Resurfacing 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 - Complete TD2405 Janes Road Conversion 179,200 179,200 161,907 179,200 179,200 161,907 17,293 50% complete Page 94 411 10 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status UG Transformers locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 650,000 650,000 241,677 650,000 650,000 241,677 408,323 TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 47,800 47,796 47,796 70% Complete TD2303 Kent Courthouse 42,500 42,481 42,481 Complete TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 34,300 34,336 34,336 Complete TD2312 Hertrich Chevrolet EV 55,900 26,311 26,311 Complete TD2313 Frito Lay 5,200 5,187 5,187 Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 4,200 4,230 4,230 Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt. 8 EV Charger 17,200 17,239 17,239 Complete TD2322 Lake Club EV Charger 5,900 8,145 8,145 Complete TD2407 1203 College Park EV 5,275 8,145 8,145 Complete TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse 23,975 19,187 19,187 Complete TD2409 Kent County Project 7,400 6,732 6,732 Complete TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 22,800 6,732 6,732 10% Complete TD2418 Mod Wash 13,100 10,686 10,686 Complete TD2425 966 Kitts Hummock Rd. 29,000 4,471 4,471 Complete UG Conductors locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 500,000 505,500 1,111,957 500,000 505,500 1,111,957 (606,457) TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 20,100 20,075 18,620 90% Complete-waiting on technicians TD2206 DELDOT Interim Kenton Rd 79,800 79,796 5,315 Complete TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 88,400 88,390 14,625 Complete TD2212 Brandywine Court SL 43,700 43,715 43,715 Complete TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 122,800 122,755 100,424 50% Complete TD2302 Eden Hill OKH Phase 1 333,900 380,259 923 Complete TD2303 Kent Courthouse 347,100 347,058 169,422 45% Complete TD2305 Lion of Judah 27,400 27,665 19 Completed in FY23 & capitalized in FY23 TD2306 Verizon Tudor Tower 5,000 6,362 533 Completed in FY23 & capitalized in FY23 TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 10,800 10,757 8,247 Waiting on customer TD2311 Queen Manor Apartments 2,900 4,002 4,002 Complete TD2312 Hertrich Chevrolet EV 4,100 4,149 4,149 Complete TD2313 Frito Lay 4,400 4,392 4,392 Complete TD2315 DELDOT Kenton Rd 486,100 486,114 486,114 10% Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 1,600 1,585 1,585 Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt 8 EV Charger 7,600 7,602 7,602 Complete TD2318 837 N DuPont Hwy Chase Bank 1,500 1,501 124 Complete TD2407 1203 College Park EV 3,800 3,183 3,183 Complete TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse 39,200 6,677 6,677 Complete TD2409 Kent County Project 700 505 505 Complete TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A 541,700 8,798 8,798 5% Complete TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 233,600 190,266 190,266 40% Complete TD2416 DELDOT Mifflin Rd - DHS Entrance 22,700 961 961 Complete TD2417 600 Bay Rd. EV Charger - 132 132 Complete TD2418 Mod Wash 35,000 4,036 4,036 Complete TD2425 966 Kitts Hummock Rd. 24,500 24,477 24,477 Complete TD2427 Lafferty Ln Warehouse 3,100 3,109 3,109 Not started UG Meters locations as follows: EE2421 New Developments 250,000 250,000 86,884 250,000 250,000 86,884 163,116 TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 17,900 17,867 17,867 50% Complete-waiting on customer TD2303 Kent Courthouse 3,900 3,903 3,903 Complete TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 1,500 1,489 1,489 Not started TD2311 Queen Manor Apartments 1,800 1,489 1,489 Complete Page 95 411 11 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND Item #16. PRELIMINARY 4th Quarter FY24 - as of June 30, 2024 PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal Project Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status TD2312 Hertrich Chevrolet EV 1,500 1,493 1,493 Complete TD2313 Frito Lay 500 484 484 Complete TD2314 CT Site Repairs & Maintenance 32,000 31,974 9,892 65% Complete TD2315 DelDOT Kenton Rd 36,600 36,621 35,646 10% Complete TD2316 Dover Beer Garden 3,100 3,064 3,064 Complete TD2317 Wawa Rt 8 EV Charger 1,500 1,489 1,489 Complete TD2407 1203 College Park EV 2,300 405 405 Complete TD2408 Clara Ridgely Warehouse 600 484 484 Complete TD2409 Kent County Project 100 44 44 Complete TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 4,100 2,275 2,275 Not started TD2417 600 Bay Rd. EV Charger 3,700 3,668 3,668 Complete TD2418 Mod Wash 3,000 2,738 2,738 Complete TD2427 Lafferty Ln Warehouse 3,100 455 455 Total T & D $ 5,561,350 $ 1,962,900 $ 4,172,195 $ 2,497,400 $ 2,941,600 $ 2,060,304 $ 881,296 Administration EE1819 Reed St HVAC Major Overhaul $ 1,175,200 $ - $ 1,175,200 $ - $ - $ - $ - Phase 1 complete; Phase 2 60% complete EA2304 Reed St HVAC Overhaul 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,437,500 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,437,500 562,500 Phase 1 complete; Phase 2 60% complete EA2309 Electric Admin Rear Lot Renovation 70,000 - - - - - - Moved to FY24 due to price increases EA2103 2021 Electric Utility Admin Facility Imp. 25,000 25,000 23,778 - - - - Metal work complete EA2202 2022 Electric Utility Admin Facility Imp. 138,000 133,000 125,115 - - - - Windows complete EA2203 Weyandt Hall Facility Improvements 130,000 135,000 204,369 - - - - Windows complete; lights 90% Total Administration $ 3,038,200 $ 2,293,000 $ 2,965,962 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,437,500 $ 562,500 FN1701 Purchase of ERP System $ 1,313,400 $ 2,289,500 $ 836,679 $ - $ 1,856,000 $ 5,740 $ 1,850,260 In progress TOTAL ELECTRIC FUND $ 42,639,950 $ 30,554,600 $ 22,404,944 $ 6,848,400 $ 28,060,200 $ 14,297,916 $ 13,762,284 Page 96 411 12 of 12 4TH QTR FY24 PRELIMINARY CIP-PROJECT STATUS REPORT

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 The City of Dover and the Dover Organization of Employees, have reached a tentative agreement on the following issues: 1. 12. VACATIONS Vacations shall be earned as follows: Employees with less than six (6) months of service will accrue one (1) day per month vacation credited upon successful completion of six (6 months of employment after which vacation shall be accrued as follows: Each full-time regular employees with more than six (6) months of service and fewer than eight (8) five (5) completed years of continuous service shall earn vacation leave at the rate of ten (10 hours one and one quarter (1 ¼) day per completed month of service. Each full-time regular employee with eight (8) five (5) completed years of continuous service but less than fifteen (15) ten (10) complete years of continuous service shall earn vacation leave at the rate of one and three quarters (1 ¾ ) days 14 hours per completed month of service. Each full-time regular employee with fifteen (15) ten (10) completed years of continuous service but less than twenty (20) fifteen (15) complete years of continuous service shall earn vacation leave at the rate of two (2) days 16 hours per completed month of service. Each full-time regular employee with twenty (20) fifteen (15) or more completed years of continuous service but less than twenty (20) complete years of continuous service shall earn vacation leave at the rate of two and one quarter (2 ¼ ) days 18 hours per completed month of service. Each full-time regular employee with twenty (20) or more completed years of continuous service shall earn vacation leave at the rate of 20 hours per completed month of service. Part-time regular employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week shall accumulate vacation leave at one-half (1/2) the rate of full-time employees. Part-time regular employees working less than thirty (30) hours per week shall not be eligible for vacation leave. For the purposes of this section, a completed month is any month in which an employee works or is on leave with pay at least one-half (1/2) the work days. Upon implementation by other bargaining groups, leave will be recorded in 15 minute blocks. 2. Amend Article 13, to read: 13. VACATION SELL BACK 1 Page 97

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 Effective December 2022, a regular employee may, during the month of December, sell back to the City unused vacation leave earned by the employee since the prior December. Employees are only permitted to sell back 40 hours. Employees who sell back 40 hours of vacation will be compensated at their current straight time rate for 35 each hours submitted while their accumulated balance will be reduced by 40. The payment in lieu of vacation shall be made only in December of each year and shall be deducted from the current calendar year’s unused vacation leave. The employee will be paid based on his or her base salary plus cost of living increases and longevity increases at the date of the issuance of the pay back check. This pay shall be optional. The employee must request in writing to the employee’s department head, prior to the submission of his/her department’s annual preliminary operating budget to the City Manager to reserve the option of pay in lieu of vacation in the budget. Pay in lieu of vacation shall not be considered pay for pension purposes. No employee pension contributions will be deducted, the City will not make pension contributions based on the pay and the pay shall not be used to compute pension benefits. 3. Amend Article 17 to read: 17. SALARIES Newly hired employees must be employed for six (6) months before any salary increase is granted. Effective July 1, 2024: 3.5% general wage increase Effective July 1, 2025: 4% general wage increase Effective July 1, 2026: 4% general wage increase A. Temporary upgrades are defined in the personnel rules and are to be granted after 20 continuous days worked or 35 days worked in any 90-day period. Should there be another occasion in a twelve-month period, the temporary upgrade in pay will take place after 10 days are worked. B. Library Pages hired on or after January 28, 2013 will be assigned to labor grade six (6). If the minimum wage increases to a point where the increase would cause labor grade six (6) to exceed labor grade seven (7), employees within labor grade six (6) will be place in the same step in labor grade seven (7). 2 Page 98

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 4. Amend Article 18, Section A to read: A. Employees who are scheduled for on-call service in any given week shall receive an additional seven (7) one (1) hours of straight time pay over and above the normal hours worked in that week for each day on call, even if the employee is not called out. The on-call pay provided for herein shall be calculated into the employee’s overtime rate and included in pension calculations. 5. Amend Article 19 to read: Shift differential pay shall be granted to any full time regular employee assigned to work a rotating shift, or the evening or night shift for an extended period of time. Periodic and/or occasional evening or night shift assignments or off shift work by part time or temporary employees does not qualify an employee for shift differential pay. In addition to the above the City of Dover agrees to pay shift differential to full time employees scheduled to flush the City’s water system. Shift differential will apply for all employees who are assigned to flush the City’s water system for five (5) consecutive shifts or more during a pre- approved work schedule. This altered work schedule is being assigned to facilitate improvements to the City’s water quality and will continue indefinitely. Periodic and/or occasional off shift work as outlined above does not qualify an employee for shift differential. The amount of shift differential pay shall be calculated for each hour actually worked subject to the following schedule: Day Shift (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 0 cents per hour Evening Shift (4:00 p.m. - Midnight) $1.00 1.50 per hour Midnight Shift (Midnight - 8:00 a.m.) $1.00 1.50 per hour This shift differential shall not become part of base pay and shall be paid biweekly. 6. Amend Article 20 to read: 20. HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PAYMENTS The City participates in the State of Delaware Group Health Insurance Program and employees are entitled to select their desired level of coverage from the options available thereunder. The City shall notify the Union if it desires to leave the State of Delaware Group Health Insurance Program during the term of this Agreement, The parties shall then enter into negotiations. In the event that the parties are unable to reach agreement, the parties agree to 3 Page 99

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 submit all unresolved issues to the dispute resolution services provided by the Delaware Public Employment Relations Board, including binding interest arbitration. The City hereby has the authority to change the insurance carrier, after discussion with the Union, provided such change results in a plan of equal or similar benefits. The City has the final decision of insurance carrier and plan design. For employees who are hired prior to December 22, 2015 For all employees, the City will pay 85% of the total monthly insurance premium regardless of plan or tier (employee, child(ren), spouse or family) coverage, The employee will pay 15% of the total monthly insurance premium regardless of plan or tier (employee, child(ren), spouse or family) coverage. For employees who are hired on or after December 22, 2015 the City will pay 80% of the total monthly insurance premium regardless of plan or tier (employee, child(ren), spouse or family) coverage. The employee will pay 20% of the total monthly insurance premium. Part-time regular employees working thirty (30) or more hours per week, shall be eligible to enroll in the City’s health insurance plan. However, the City’s share shall be one-half (1/2) that for full-time regular employees (full-time is defined as forty (40 hours per week). Part-time regular employees working less than the required number of hours shall not be eligible for the coverage. 7. Amend Article 27, Sections A and B to read: A. The City shall provide an annual allowance of $175 $225.00 for safety shoes to employees in classifications which require the wearing of safety shoes. In the classifications which required safety shoes, the wearing of proper safety shoes is a condition of employment. Persons who report to work without proper footwear will be sent home without pay. B. An annual allowance of $175 $225.00 shall be provided to Communication Operators, Field Service Representative I & II’s, Animal Control and Parking Enforcement for safety shoes. C. The annual payments/allowances described herein will be provided via a debit card to a local shoe vendor. Payment/allowance will be payable in full in May of each year for active employees within the affected classification of record as of February 1st and who continue within the affected classification at time of payment. D. In the event of an on the job accident that results in the destruction of an employee’s safety shoes, the City shall provide a replacement pair at its sole cost and expense. 4 Page 100

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 ED. The City shall provide uniforms to non-clerical employees who work in the following City divisions: - Central Services - Grounds/Parks - Water/Waste Water - Facilities Management - Streets/Stormwater - Field Service Reps I & II - Sanitation - Fire Dispatchers Uniforms shall be cleaned by the City. City shall choose color and style. Uniforms shall be mandatory and must be worn in a neat, clean manner. Effective July 1, 2022, the City will supply an appropriate winter work jacket and bibbed work pants for all non-clerical uniformed employees that predominantly work outdoors. Replacements will be provided as needed. E. Fire Resistant Clothing: • All Field Service Reps I & II will participate in the existing FR program for City employees. • All Field Service Reps shall receive an initial allotment of $1700 for FR Clothing. • Thereafter, Field Service Reps shall receive an annual allotment of $1000 on January 1 of every subsequent year. • Participants will be able to carry-over any unused allotment into the next year (carry over will not exceed annual allotment). • Participants in the program will be responsible for routine cleaning of clothing, however, if clothing is damaged beyond repair while employee is at work, clothing will be replaced at no additional cost to employee. • Should the participant wish to purchase additional approved clothing beyond the allotment, the participant may purchase such clothing at their own expense from the designated vendor. • The vendor will provide fitting, replacement and repair services to the participants at no cost to them. 5 Page 101

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 • City of Dover Logo will be on shirts, jackets, coveralls, and other such outer clothing. F. All Communication Operators and Inspector I and II personnel shall receive an annual clothing allowance in the amount of $150 for the purchase of relaxed clothing in place of a full uniform. For the Communication Operators the relaxed uniform shall consist of City of Dover polo type shirt (issued by the City) and docker or cargo type pants, (color selected by the Department Head: tan, black, blue or light/dark gray), belt (black, brown, black, blue or light/dark gray) and brown or black shoes. For the Inspector I and II personnel the relaxed uniform shall consist of a City of Dover polo type shirt or appropriate shirt for the fall and winter seasons (issued by the City) and tan docker or cargo pants (color selected by the Department Head: tan, black, blue or light/dark gray) and belt (black, brown, black, blue or light/dark gray). Based upon current IRS regulations, the clothing allowance is considered a taxable benefit and will be reflected on the employee’s annual tax statement from the City of Dover. This allowance shall be paid annually in the month of February to all active employees who are in the affected classification as of January 15 of the current year and who remain active in the affected classification at the time of payment. The Communication Operators and Inspector I and II personnel shall be responsible for maintaining their uniforms in a proper manner, including repair, dry cleaning and laundering as required. They shall also be responsible for replacing any worn out or lost uniform items, as set forth above, so as to maintain a complete uniform at all times. Unserviceable uniform shirts will be replaced by the City of Dover. G. Based upon current IRS regulations, the clothing and shoe allowances is are considered a taxable benefits and will be reflected on the employee’s annual tax statement from the City of Dover. This These allowances shall be paid annually in the month of February to all active employees who are in the affected classification as of January 15 of the current year and who remain active in the affected classification at the time of payment. 8. New Article: New Employee Hiring Intake The Union will be given a brief opportunity to meet with any new employee at their orientation with Human Resources whenever a new employee is hired for a job classification within the bargaining unit. 6 Page 102

Item #22. City of Dover and Dover Organization of Employees Cumulative Tentative Agreement June 30, 2024 9. New Article: Mechanic Tool Allowance Mechanics will receive an annual tool allowance of up to $750 per calendar year for purchasing (or reimbursement for purchasing) tools necessary for the performance of their duties. Recipes must be provided for purchases of new tools. If previously purchased tools are broken or worn out, the mechanic will be reimbursed when the old tool(s) are turned in with a receipt for the replacement tool(s) they have purchased. 10. Amend Appendix A by deleting Secretary I and Secretary II Dover Org. of Employees City of Dover By: Lead Negotiator By: Lead Negotiator Dated: Dated: 7 Page 103

Item #22. APPENDIX A JOB TITLES / GRADES ASSIGNMENTS July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 CLERICAL / FINANCE PAY GRADE LABOR, TRADES AND TRANSPORTATION PAY GRADE Account Clerk I 15 CAD Technician 23 Account Clerk II 18 Construction Inspector 26 Computer Operator 15 Public Works Inspector 25 Customer Service Clerk I 18 BUILDING MAINTENANCE PAY GRADE Customer Service Clerk II 21 Building Maintenance Craftsperson I 18 Field Service Rep I 21 Building Maintenance Craftsperson II 20 Field Service Rep II 22 Building Maintenance Craftsperson III 22 Key Punch Operator 12 Building Maintenance Utility Technician 17 Office Assistant I 13 Custodian I 12 Office Assistant II 17 Custodian II 13 Receptionist 12 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE PAY GRADE LIBRARY PAY GRADE Arborist 20 Library Assistant 17 Crew Leader 24 Library Clerk I 13 Laborer I 15 Library Clerk II 14 Laborer II 18 Library Page 12 Lead Laborer 22 Library Page (hired after 1/26/15) 12 MEO I 17 INSPECTIONS / PLANNING PAY GRADE MEO II 20 Inspector I 22 Gardener I 20 Inspector I, Fire Marshal's Office 26 Gardener II 22 Inspector II 25 Small Enginer Mechanic 21 Inspector II, Fire Marshal's Office 28 SANITATION / STREETS / CONSTRUCTION / Inspector Aid 12 WATER / WASTEWATER PAY GRADE Planning Technician 17 Crew Leader 24 POLICE PAY GRADE Heavy Equipment Operator I 22 Animal Control Officer 18 Heavy Equipment Operator II 23 Communications Operator 23 Laborer I 15 Parking Enforcement Officer 17 Laborer II 18 Evidence Technician 21 Lead Laborer 22 Police Clerk I 18 MEO I 17 Police Clerk II 22 MEO II 20 Police Clerk II/III (closed 12/22/15) 25 MEO III 22 FIRE PAY GRADE Sign/Street Painter 20 Fire Dispatcher 23 Utility Construction Worker 21 WAREHOUSE PURCHASING PAY GRADE Utility Construction Crew Leader 25 Central Mailroom Clerk 13 Utility Locator I 14 Inventory Clerk 15 Utility Locator II 16 Material Expeditor 17 Utility Maintenance Mechanic I 22 Storekeeper/Buyer I 19 Utility Maintenance Mechanic II 26 Storekeeper/Buyer II 21 Water Service Person 23 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PAY GRADE Water Treatment Plant Operator I 22 Mechanic Helper 12 Water Treatment Plant Operator II 26 Mechanic I 22 Mechanic II 26 Page 104

Item #22. Exhibit B DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade A B C D E F G H I J K 12 16.01 16.28 16.78 17.28 17.81 18.28 18.77 19.26 19.78 20.32 20.84 13 16.60 16.89 17.41 17.95 18.49 18.99 19.48 20.01 20.54 21.09 21.65 14 17.23 17.53 18.07 18.63 19.20 19.72 20.23 20.78 21.34 21.91 22.50 15 17.90 18.22 18.77 19.35 19.95 20.49 21.03 21.61 22.18 22.78 23.40 16 18.58 18.90 19.48 20.10 20.72 21.28 21.86 22.43 23.05 23.67 24.32 17 19.28 19.62 20.23 20.87 21.52 22.11 22.71 23.32 23.95 24.59 25.27 18 20.05 20.40 21.04 21.70 22.39 22.99 23.63 24.26 24.91 25.61 26.30 19 20.91 21.28 21.94 22.65 23.35 23.98 24.65 25.33 26.02 26.72 27.46 20 21.83 22.22 22.94 23.66 24.42 25.07 25.75 26.45 27.20 27.96 28.70 21 22.78 23.19 23.93 24.70 25.48 26.19 26.89 27.62 28.39 29.19 29.99 22 23.78 24.22 25.00 25.79 26.61 27.33 28.08 28.86 29.66 30.50 31.35 23 24.82 25.27 26.08 26.91 27.78 28.57 29.35 30.16 31.00 31.87 32.76 24 25.92 26.40 27.24 28.13 29.03 29.83 30.66 31.52 32.41 33.31 34.24 25 27.05 27.57 28.45 29.39 30.34 31.15 32.02 32.92 33.84 34.80 35.77 26 28.25 28.78 29.70 30.69 31.67 32.53 33.44 34.38 35.35 36.34 37.35 27 29.49 30.05 31.01 32.03 33.06 33.95 34.90 35.87 36.88 37.91 38.98 28 30.78 31.37 32.37 33.44 34.51 35.44 36.43 37.46 38.50 39.58 40.69 Exhibit B DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade L M N O P Q R S T U V 12 21.40 21.98 22.38 22.78 23.19 23.61 24.05 24.49 24.92 25.30 25.68 13 22.25 22.85 23.27 23.69 24.12 24.55 25.01 25.46 25.92 26.31 26.70 14 23.11 23.74 24.17 24.62 25.07 25.52 25.99 26.46 26.94 27.36 27.76 15 24.04 24.71 25.15 25.62 26.08 26.57 27.05 27.55 28.05 28.47 28.90 16 24.97 25.67 26.13 26.62 27.11 27.60 28.11 28.63 29.17 29.60 30.05 17 25.96 26.67 27.17 27.67 28.17 28.69 29.22 29.77 30.32 30.77 31.23 18 27.03 27.77 28.28 28.80 29.33 29.87 30.43 30.99 31.57 32.04 32.52 19 28.22 29.00 29.54 30.08 30.64 31.21 31.78 32.39 32.99 33.48 33.99 20 29.52 30.33 30.89 31.46 32.05 32.64 33.25 33.88 34.51 35.02 35.55 21 30.82 31.69 32.28 32.88 33.49 34.12 34.76 35.42 36.07 36.61 37.16 22 32.22 33.12 33.74 34.36 35.01 35.67 36.34 37.02 37.72 38.28 38.86 23 33.68 34.62 35.26 35.92 36.61 37.29 37.99 38.70 39.43 40.02 40.62 24 35.21 36.18 36.86 37.56 38.24 38.98 39.72 40.46 41.23 41.86 42.49 25 36.77 37.80 38.51 39.25 39.95 40.71 41.48 42.23 43.04 43.68 44.33 26 38.40 39.47 40.22 40.99 41.72 42.52 43.33 44.10 44.94 45.61 46.30 27 40.06 41.18 41.97 42.77 43.53 44.36 45.20 46.02 46.89 47.59 48.30 28 41.82 42.99 43.81 44.64 45.45 46.31 47.19 48.03 48.95 49.68 50.43 For any employee hired after July 1, 2021, upon hire, management reserves the right to place new hires in Step A-E. Page 105

Item #22. Exhibit C DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade A B C D E F G H I J K 12 16.65 16.93 17.45 17.98 18.52 19.01 19.53 20.03 20.57 21.13 21.68 13 17.27 17.57 18.11 18.66 19.22 19.75 20.26 20.81 21.37 21.94 22.52 14 17.92 18.23 18.79 19.38 19.97 20.51 21.04 21.61 22.20 22.79 23.40 15 18.61 18.94 19.53 20.13 20.75 21.31 21.87 22.48 23.07 23.69 24.34 16 19.32 19.66 20.26 20.90 21.55 22.13 22.73 23.33 23.97 24.62 25.30 17 20.05 20.41 21.04 21.70 22.38 22.99 23.62 24.25 24.91 25.58 26.29 18 20.85 21.22 21.88 22.57 23.28 23.91 24.57 25.23 25.91 26.63 27.35 19 21.74 22.13 22.82 23.55 24.28 24.94 25.64 26.34 27.06 27.79 28.56 20 22.70 23.11 23.85 24.61 25.39 26.07 26.78 27.51 28.29 29.07 29.85 21 23.69 24.12 24.89 25.68 26.50 27.23 27.96 28.73 29.53 30.35 31.19 22 24.74 25.19 26.00 26.82 27.67 28.43 29.20 30.01 30.85 31.72 32.60 23 25.81 26.29 27.13 27.99 28.89 29.71 30.53 31.37 32.24 33.14 34.07 24 26.95 27.46 28.33 29.26 30.19 31.02 31.88 32.78 33.70 34.64 35.61 25 28.14 28.68 29.59 30.57 31.55 32.40 33.30 34.24 35.20 36.19 37.20 26 29.37 29.93 30.89 31.92 32.94 33.83 34.78 35.76 36.76 37.79 38.85 27 30.67 31.25 32.25 33.31 34.38 35.31 36.30 37.31 38.35 39.43 40.54 28 32.01 32.63 33.67 34.78 35.89 36.86 37.89 38.95 40.04 41.16 42.31 Exhibit C DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade L M N O P Q R S T U V 12 22.26 22.86 23.27 23.69 24.12 24.55 25.02 25.47 25.92 26.31 26.71 13 23.14 23.77 24.20 24.64 25.08 25.53 26.01 26.48 26.95 27.36 27.77 14 24.04 24.69 25.13 25.61 26.07 26.54 27.03 27.52 28.02 28.45 28.87 15 25.00 25.69 26.16 26.64 27.13 27.63 28.14 28.65 29.17 29.61 30.05 16 25.97 26.69 27.18 27.69 28.19 28.71 29.24 29.77 30.33 30.79 31.25 17 27.00 27.74 28.26 28.77 29.30 29.84 30.39 30.96 31.53 32.00 32.47 18 28.12 28.88 29.41 29.96 30.51 31.06 31.65 32.23 32.83 33.33 33.82 19 29.35 30.16 30.72 31.28 31.86 32.45 33.06 33.68 34.30 34.82 35.35 20 30.70 31.54 32.13 32.72 33.34 33.95 34.58 35.23 35.89 36.43 36.97 21 32.06 32.96 33.57 34.20 34.83 35.49 36.15 36.83 37.51 38.07 38.64 22 33.51 34.44 35.09 35.74 36.41 37.09 37.79 38.50 39.22 39.82 40.42 23 35.03 36.01 36.67 37.36 38.07 38.78 39.51 40.25 41.01 41.62 42.25 24 36.62 37.63 38.33 39.06 39.77 40.54 41.31 42.08 42.88 43.53 44.19 25 38.24 39.31 40.05 40.82 41.55 42.33 43.14 43.92 44.76 45.42 46.10 26 39.93 41.05 41.83 42.63 43.39 44.22 45.06 45.87 46.74 47.44 48.15 27 41.67 42.83 43.65 44.48 45.27 46.13 47.01 47.86 48.76 49.49 50.24 28 43.50 44.71 45.56 46.43 47.26 48.16 49.07 49.96 50.90 51.67 52.44 For any employee hired after July 1, 2021, upon hire, management reserves the right to place new hires in Step A-E. Page 106

Item #22. Exhibit D DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade A B C D E F G H I J K 12 17.32 17.61 18.15 18.69 19.27 19.77 20.31 20.83 21.39 21.97 22.55 13 17.96 18.27 18.83 19.41 19.99 20.54 21.07 21.64 22.22 22.81 23.42 14 18.64 18.96 19.55 20.15 20.77 21.33 21.89 22.48 23.08 23.70 24.34 15 19.36 19.70 20.31 20.93 21.58 22.17 22.75 23.37 23.99 24.64 25.31 16 20.09 20.44 21.07 21.74 22.41 23.02 23.64 24.26 24.93 25.60 26.31 17 20.86 21.22 21.89 22.57 23.27 23.91 24.56 25.22 25.90 26.60 27.34 18 21.68 22.06 22.76 23.47 24.21 24.86 25.56 26.24 26.95 27.70 28.45 19 22.61 23.02 23.73 24.49 25.25 25.94 26.67 27.39 28.14 28.90 29.70 20 23.61 24.03 24.81 25.59 26.41 27.11 27.85 28.61 29.42 30.24 31.04 21 24.64 25.09 25.88 26.71 27.56 28.32 29.08 29.88 30.71 31.57 32.44 22 25.73 26.20 27.03 27.90 28.78 29.56 30.37 31.21 32.08 32.99 33.91 23 26.84 27.34 28.21 29.11 30.05 30.90 31.75 32.62 33.53 34.47 35.43 24 28.03 28.56 29.46 30.43 31.40 32.26 33.16 34.09 35.05 36.02 37.03 25 29.26 29.82 30.77 31.79 32.81 33.70 34.64 35.61 36.61 37.64 38.69 26 30.55 31.13 32.13 33.19 34.26 35.18 36.17 37.19 38.23 39.30 40.40 27 31.89 32.50 33.54 34.65 35.76 36.72 37.75 38.80 39.89 41.01 42.16 28 33.29 33.93 35.02 36.17 37.32 38.33 39.40 40.51 41.64 42.81 44.01 Exhibit D DOE Wage Scale July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Grade L M N O P Q R S T U V 12 23.15 23.78 24.20 24.64 25.09 25.53 26.02 26.49 26.96 27.36 27.77 13 24.07 24.72 25.17 25.62 26.08 26.55 27.05 27.54 28.03 28.46 28.88 14 25.00 25.68 26.14 26.63 27.11 27.61 28.11 28.62 29.14 29.59 30.02 15 26.00 26.72 27.20 27.71 28.21 28.74 29.26 29.80 30.34 30.80 31.26 16 27.01 27.76 28.27 28.79 29.32 29.86 30.40 30.96 31.55 32.02 32.50 17 28.08 28.85 29.39 29.92 30.47 31.03 31.60 32.20 32.79 33.28 33.77 18 29.24 30.04 30.58 31.15 31.73 32.31 32.91 33.52 34.14 34.66 35.17 19 30.53 31.37 31.95 32.53 33.14 33.75 34.38 35.03 35.68 36.21 36.76 20 31.93 32.80 33.42 34.03 34.67 35.31 35.97 36.64 37.32 37.88 38.45 21 33.34 34.28 34.92 35.57 36.23 36.91 37.59 38.31 39.01 39.60 40.19 22 34.85 35.82 36.49 37.17 37.87 38.58 39.30 40.04 40.79 41.41 42.04 23 36.43 37.45 38.14 38.86 39.60 40.33 41.10 41.86 42.65 43.29 43.94 24 38.08 39.14 39.86 40.63 41.36 42.16 42.96 43.76 44.60 45.27 45.95 25 39.77 40.88 41.65 42.45 43.21 44.03 44.87 45.67 46.55 47.24 47.95 26 41.53 42.70 43.50 44.33 45.13 45.99 46.86 47.70 48.61 49.33 50.07 27 43.33 44.54 45.39 46.26 47.08 47.98 48.89 49.77 50.71 51.47 52.25 28 45.24 46.50 47.39 48.28 49.16 50.08 51.04 51.95 52.94 53.73 54.54 For any employee hired after July 1, 2021, upon hire, management reserves the right to place new hires in Step A-E. Page 107

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Item #23. Exhibit C IBEW Wage Scale July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Position Titles Grade 3.50% 4.00% 4.00% Electrician Electrician I 18 12 mo $ 35.84 $ 37.28 $ 38.77 Electrician II 20 until licensed $ 38.93 $ 40.48 $ 42.10 Licensed Electrician 21 thereafter $ 40.64 $ 42.27 $ 43.96 Utility Locator Utility Locator I 13 24 mo $ 29.27 $ 30.44 $ 31.66 Utility Locator II 14 24 mo $ 30.51 $ 31.73 $ 33.00 Utility Locator III 15 thereafter $ 31.73 $ 33.00 $ 34.32 Electric Meter Technician Electric Meter Technician I 18 12 mo $ 35.84 $ 37.28 $ 38.77 Electric Meter Technician II 21 12 mo $ 40.64 $ 42.27 $ 43.96 Electric Meter Technician III 24 thereafter $ 46.44 $ 48.30 $ 50.23 Electric Meter Technician Crew Leader 26 $ 52.83 $ 54.94 $ 57.14 Relay Technician Substation Technician I 19 12 mo $ 37.32 $ 38.81 $ 40.37 Substation Technician II 21 12 mo $ 40.64 $ 42.27 $ 43.96 Substation Technician III 22 12 mo $ 42.53 $ 44.23 $ 46.00 Substation Technician IV 26 thereafter $ 52.83 $ 54.94 $ 57.14 Substation Technician Crew Leader 27 $ 56.31 $ 58.57 $ 60.91 Engineering Fieldman Engineering Fieldman I 21 12 mo $ 40.64 $ 42.27 $ 43.96 Engineering Fieldman II 23 12 mo $ 44.49 $ 46.27 $ 48.13 Engineering Fieldman III 25 12 mo $ 49.56 $ 51.54 $ 53.60 Engineering Fieldman IV 27 thereafter $ 56.31 $ 58.57 $ 60.91 Engineering Fieldman Crew Leader 29 $ 63.99 $ 66.55 $ 69.22 System Operator System Operator I 24 12 mo $ 46.44 $ 48.30 $ 50.23 System Operator II 25 12 mo $ 49.56 $ 51.54 $ 53.60 System Operator III 26 12 mo $ 52.83 $ 54.94 $ 57.14 System Operator IV 27 thereafter $ 56.31 $ 58.57 $ 60.91 System Operator Crew Leader 28 $ 60.03 $ 62.43 $ 64.93 T&D Engineering Coordinator T&D Engineering Coordinator I 15 12 mo $ 31.73 $ 33.00 $ 34.32 T&D Engineering Coordinator II 17 12 mo $ 34.37 $ 35.75 $ 37.18 T&D Engineering Coordinator III 20 thereafter $ 38.93 $ 40.48 $ 42.10 Electric Draftsman Electric Draftsman I 18 24 mo $ 35.84 $ 37.28 $ 38.77 Electric Draftsman II 19 until qualified $ 37.32 $ 38.81 $ 40.37 Electric Draftsman III 20 thereafter $ 38.93 $ 40.48 $ 42.10 SCADA Technician SCADA Technician I 22 24 mo $ 42.53 $ 44.23 $ 46.00 SCADA Technician II 26 until qualified $ 52.83 $ 54.94 $ 57.14 SCADA Technician III 27 thereafter $ 56.31 $ 58.57 $ 60.91 Lineman Groundsworker I 11 12 mo $ 27.09 $ 28.17 $ 29.30 Groundsworker II 15 12 mo $ 31.73 $ 33.00 $ 34.32 Lineman 3rd Class I 19 12 mo $ 37.32 $ 38.81 $ 40.37 Lineman 3rd Class II 20 12 mo $ 38.93 $ 40.48 $ 42.10 Lineman 2nd Class I 22 12 mo $ 42.53 $ 44.23 $ 46.00 Lineman 2nd Class II 23 12 mo $ 44.49 $ 46.27 $ 48.13 Lineman 1st Class I 26 12 mo $ 52.83 $ 54.94 $ 57.14 Lineman 1st Class II 27 thereafter $ 56.31 $ 58.57 $ 60.91 Lineworker Crew Leader 28 thereafter $ 60.03 $ 62.43 $ 64.93 Page 113

Item #24. FIRST READING City of Dover CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-07 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except 5 Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan, be amended by inserting the text indicated 6 in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 7 8 Section 80-500 – General employee pension plan established; purpose. 9 10 (a) Generally. There is hereby established the city general employee pension plan. The purpose 11 of the plan is to establish the terms and conditions under which retirement and disability 12 benefits shall be provided to eligible employees of the city. The benefits under the plan shall 13 be in addition to amounts received as social security benefits or from any other pension plan. 14 15 (b) For employee exclusively. This plan is created for the exclusive benefit of the employees of 16 the city and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with it being an employee's trust, as 17 defined in section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 401(a)). Therefore, under 18 no circumstances shall any funds contributed to this plan, or any assets of the plan or trust 19 ever revert to or be used or enjoyed by the city, nor shall any such funds or assets ever be 20 used other than for the benefits of the employees of the city and their the beneficiaries of 21 those employees, prior to the satisfaction of all liabilities under this plan to the employees. 22 23 Section 80-501 – Eligibility of participant. 24 25 Each eligible employee not drawing any retirement benefits from the mayor and city 26 council as of January 1, 1967, shall, upon compliance with the provisions of this division, 27 become a general employee pension plan participant under this division, commencing on July 28 1, 1967, or at any subsequent time immediately upon his employment. Effective September 28, 29 2009, the general employee pension plan is closed to new participants. 30 31 Section 80-502 – Participation mandatory; exceptions. 32 33 The pension plan shall not be construed to give any employee the right to be retained in 34 the employ of the city. All new employees hired after July 1, 1991, shall be required, as a 35 condition of employment, to join the general employee pension plan or the deferred 36 compensation plan. All new employees hired after September 29, 2009, are required to join the 37 money purchase plan (IRC 401(a)), as defined in division 4. All participants of the general 38 employee pension plan as of September 28, 2009, will remain members of either plan thereafter 39 unless they shall leave leaving the employment of the city, retire, pass away, or elect retiring, 40 passing away, or electing to terminate their participation in the general employee pension plan 41 and become becoming a member of the money purchase plan (IRC 401(a)), as defined in Page 114

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 2 42 division 4. 43 44 Section 80-503 – Defraudment. 45 46 It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly make any false statement or falsify, or 47 permit to be falsified, any record of the pension plan in an attempt to defraud the plan. 48 49 Section 80-504 – Normal retirement. 50 51 The normal retirement date for each participant shall be the first day of the month following 52 the attainment of the age of 65 years, provided that he has completed ten years of continuous 53 service have been completed. 54 55 Section 80-505 – Early retirement. 56 57 (a) Reduced benefits. A participant who has completed ten years of continuous service and who 58 has attained the age of 55 years may retire at any time within the ten years preceding his the 59 normal retirement date; provided, however, that his retirement benefits shall be computed 60 at a reduced rate of one-half percent for each month computed from the date of early 61 retirement to age 65 years. 62 63 (b) Unreduced benefits. 64 65 (1) Hired May 1, 1994, or later. For eligible employees hired on or after May 1, 1994, a 66 participant who has attained the age of 55 years, and whose attained age plus years of 67 continuous service is equal to or greater than 80, may retire at any time prior to his the 68 normal retirement date with no reduction in retirement benefits. 69 70 (2) Hired before May 1, 1994. For eligible employees hired before May 1, 1994, a 71 participant who has completed 25 years of continuous service or who has attained the 72 age of 50 years and completed 20 years of continuous service, may retire at any time 73 prior to his the normal retirement date with no reduction in retirement benefits. 74 75 Section 80-506 – Later retirement. 76 77 If a participant works beyond his the normal retirement date, the payment of the 78 participant's retirement benefits shall be deferred until his actual retirement. 79 80 Section 80-507 – Forced retirement with pension. 81 82 The general employee pension plan board, upon recommendation of the city council or the 83 city manager, may require retirement in any case where deemed necessary due to the lack of 84 work or inability of the employee to perform with a satisfactory degree of efficiency, provided 85 that the employee qualifies for either normal retirement pursuant to section 80-504, or early 86 retirement pursuant to section 80-505. The employee shall then be entitled to receive, 87 commencing on the first day of the month coinciding with or next following his the date of 88 retirement, pension benefits equal to the benefits computed in accordance with the provisions of Page 115

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 3 89 section 80-508 on the basis of the employee's service completed prior to actual retirement. 90 91 Section 80-508 – Amount of retirement benefits. 92 93 Retirement January 1, 1995, or later. The amount of retirement benefits payable to a 94 participant who retires on or after January 1, 1995, shall be computed on the basis of one-fiftieth 95 of his the participant’s average actual monthly earnings multiplied by the total number of years 96 of continuous service. Average actual monthly earnings shall be a participant's base pay plus 97 scheduled overtime, payment for being on call, except those hours reported for being called out, 98 and any retroactive pay corrections which involve any one of the mentioned payments during 99 any period of 36 consecutive months in his the final ten years of continuous service which results 100 in the highest average monthly earnings. 101 102 If an employee's approved absence is the result of a workers compensation injury, the base 103 wages that the employee would have earned had he the employee not been on workers 104 compensation leave will be included when determining the highest 36 consecutive months 105 within his the employee’s final ten years of continuous service. 106 107 The value of lost base salary as a result of mandatory furlough shall be added to an 108 employee's final average compensation and considered in the calculation of the amount of 109 retirement benefits, if the time period in which the mandatory furlough was required is within 110 the highest 36 consecutive months or earnings within the final ten years of continuous service. 111 112 Annual Increase. The retirement income of a retired member of this plan shall be increased 113 by two percent per annum every January 1. This increase in retirement pay shall be cumulative 114 and the previous year’s increase shall be included in the retired member’s retirement income for 115 the purpose of calculating the annual two percent increase. 116 117 Section 80-509 – Form of benefits. 118 119 (a) Normal form. A monthly benefit shall be payable on the first day of the second month 120 preceding the date on which the application for such benefit is filed. Payment will be 121 retroactive to the retirement date. Payments of benefits shall be payable monthly thereafter 122 during his the participant’s lifetime and terminating with the last payment on the first day 123 of the month of the death of the participant. The general employee pension plan board 124 shall be notified of all plan participant retirements. 125 126 (b) Death of participant, etc. Upon the death of a participant who has retired, or who is eligible 127 to be retired under any of the provisions of this division, payment shall be made to their the 128 participant's eligible survivors in the amount of 50 percent of the monthly payments to 129 which the participant was or would have been entitled. Upon the death of a participant who 130 has completed a minimum of ten years of service but is not yet eligible to retire because of 131 due to age and/or years of service, payment shall be made to their the participant’s eligible 132 survivors in the amount of 50 percent of the monthly payment to which the participant was 133 or would have been entitled. The pension amount will be based upon section 80-508. There 134 shall be no reduction in benefits. In no instance shall actual monthly payments be less than 135 $200.00, to be effective July 1, 2000. Upon the death of both the participant and eligible Page 116

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 4 136 survivor, if the benefit payments received in the aggregate are less than the member's 137 contributions, the balance of the member's contributions, plus five percent interest, will be 138 paid to the surviving beneficiary designated or his to the estate if no designation has been 139 made and submitted to the general employee pension plan board. The amount of benefit 140 payments received and the amount of the member's contributions shall be determined from 141 the record of the pension board. The city shall request all plan participants to review 142 eligible survivor and surviving beneficiary information annually and revise it as 143 needed. 144 145 (c) Eligible survivor. An eligible survivor shall be one of the following in the order of 146 preference listed: 147 148 (1) Spouse. The participant's spouse who was married to the participant for at least one 149 year. Surviving spouse shall be required to provide supporting documents of marriage. 150 151 (2) Children, unmarried. Child or children of participant. 152 153 a. The surviving child or children, biological or legally adopted, of the participant, 154 who have not attained their 18th birthday 18 years of age. 155 156 b. If said Said surviving child or children of the participant is attending school on 157 a full-time basis and provides providing proof of attendance each year of 158 eligibility, who have not attained 26 years of age. Benefits shall cease with the 159 payment due for the month in which he the child or children ceases to attend 160 school on a full-time basis or with the payment due for the month in which his 161 22nd birthday shall occur age 26 is attained, whichever shall occur first. 162 (d) Commencement of payment. Benefits payable to eligible survivors shall commence on 163 the first day of the month following the date of the participant's death. 164 165 (e) Benefits Cessation of benefits payable. Benefits payable to eligible survivors shall cease: 166 (1) Spouse. With respect to an eligible survivor who is a spouse, with the payment due 167 for the month in which their remarriage or death shall occur, whichever occurs 168 first. 169 (2) Children Surviving child or children. With respect to an eligible survivors who is a 170 child(ren) are children with the payment due for the month in which his 18th birthday 171 age 18 is attained or death shall occur, whichever shall occur first unless the child 172 or children attend school full-time and have not attained 26 years of age. 173 Payments shall be made in accordance with subsections (2)a. and b. 174 175 (f) Eligibility for benefits. The eligibility of any person or persons to receive payment of 176 benefits as an eligible survivor shall be determined conclusively by the general employee 177 pension plan board based on the application of such person or persons and any other 178 information which the pension board deems to be appropriate. 179 Page 117

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 5 180 Section 80-510 – Total and permanent disability. 181 182 (a) Definition. As used in this division, a participant shall be deemed to be "totally and 183 permanently disabled" when the general employee pension plan board, on the basis of a medical 184 examination by a physician or physicians selected by the pension board, finds the employee: 185 186 (1) Work generally. To be totally and permanently prevented from engaging in any occupation 187 or employment for remuneration or profit as a result of bodily or mental injury or disease, 188 whether occupational or nonoccupational in cause; or 189 190 (2) Employment. To be totally and permanently prevented from continuing in their capacity 191 as an employee as a result of bodily or mental injury or disease, whether occupational or 192 nonoccupational in cause. 193 194 (b) Exclusions. Total and permanent disability, within the terms of this division, shall exclude 195 disability resulting from or consisting of chronic alcoholism, addiction to narcotics, engaging in 196 a felonious criminal act for which they are found guilty, or a willful effort on their part to bring 197 about the injury or illness to themselves or any other person or service in the armed forces of 198 any foreign country. 199 200 Section 80-511 – Early retirement due to permanent disability. 201 202 Any employee who has completed a minimum of ten consecutive years of service and 203 sustains an injury or experiences a permanent health impairment to the extent of total and 204 permanent disability shall be eligible for retirement upon application and certification by 205 the general employee pension plan board that all of the criteria have been met. The pension 206 amount will be based upon section 80-508. There shall be no reduction in benefit. 207 208 Section 80-512 – Commencement of disability benefits. 209 210 (a) Removed from payroll. A participant who files for a disability pension shall not work and 211 be kept on the active payroll and receive credited service from the inception of the disability 212 to the end of the first full calendar month following the date of application. 213 214 (b) Change in compensation; leave. During the application period above, the participant's 215 compensation shall not be increased. 216 217 (c) Commencement of benefits. The eligibility for payment of disability benefits under this 218 division shall commence, if approved, on the first day of the month following the application 219 period set forth in subsection (a). 220 221 Section 80-513 – Termination of employment. 222 223 (a) Forfeiture of participation. Any participant whose employment is terminated prior to the 224 date he becomes eligible of eligibility for retirement benefits shall forfeit his status as a 225 participant in the pension plan and all accumulated credit for continuous service. 226 Page 118

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 6 227 (b) Ten years' service. Any participant with a minimum of ten years of continuous service and 228 whose employment is terminated prior to the date he becomes becoming eligible for 229 retirement benefits under sections 80-504—Normal retirement, 80-505—Early retirement, 230 80-506—Later retirement or 80-510 80-511—Early retirement due to permanent disability, 231 shall become vested and upon attaining the age of 65 years, shall be eligible for pension 232 benefits under the provisions of section 80-508—Amount of retirement benefits, upon 233 application to the pension board of trustees. The form of the benefit will be based on the 234 formula which was in effect at the time of termination. 235 236 (c) Layoffs. Upon recall, any Any participant whose employment is terminated due to a layoff 237 and is recalled who is laid off and then rehired within five years of layoff, may apply to 238 the general employee pension plan board to have their previous service credits restored 239 immediately. If they have withdrawn Participants who withdrew their contributions, they 240 must repay them as calculated by the city's actuary. A Upon approval by the general 241 employee pension plan board, returning employee participants must make an election to 242 return previously refunded amounts, plus calculated interest, within 30 days. of approval of 243 the general employee pension plan board. Contributions will be reimbursed based on the 244 gross amount received. Participants who are laid off and not recalled rehired within five 245 years shall forfeit their status as a participant in the pension plan and all accumulated credit 246 for continuous service. 247 248 (d) Request for refund. When an employee leaves the employment of the city employment and 249 is entitled to withdraw his contributions, with interest thereon a written notarized request 250 for a refund of contributions must be submitted before payment is made. Refunds will 251 be issued 90 days from the date the notarized request is received. Interest on the 252 contributions, at the rate of five percent per annum, shall be compounded annually from 253 the last day of the plan year in which such contribution was made to the earlier of the date 254 of commencement of retirement income or the date on which contributions are payable 255 pursuant to the provisions of the plan., then he shall submit a written notarized request for a 256 refund of these contributions before payment shall be made. Refunds will be issued 90 days 257 from the date when the notarized request is received. Contributions will automatically be 258 refunded five years from the date of separation. 259 260 Section 80-514 – Cessation of disability pension benefits. 261 262 (a) A participant shall cease to qualify for disability pension benefits: 263 264 (1) Recovered. At the time that the general employee pension plan board determines, 265 based on the basis of a medical examination by a physician or physicians selected by 266 the pension plan board, that a participant is no longer totally and permanently disabled 267 or has sufficiently recovered, but refuses to resume their regular occupation as an 268 employee or to be reemployed by the city in some other suitable position for which 269 they are suited or which is appropriate to their the participant's training and 270 experience; 271 (2) Refuses examination. When the participant refuses to undergo a medical examination Page 119

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 7 272 requested by the general employee pension plan board; or 273 274 (3) Age 65 years. On the first day of the month following the participant's 65th birthday. 275 276 (b) Upon the occurrence of the earliest of the above events, disability pension benefits shall 277 cease, except that, if the event of subsection (a)(3) of this section occurs, payment of the 278 normal retirement benefits shall commence on that date, in the same amount as the 279 disability pension benefits. 280 281 Section 80-515 – Effect of state workers’ compensation on disability benefits. 282 283 Any disability pension benefits received by a participant under the terms of this division 284 as the result of an injury or illness compensable under the workers' compensation laws of the 285 state shall be reduced by the amount of the workers' compensation payments actually received 286 by the participant. 287 288 Section 80-516 – Benefits to cease upon reemployment; exceptions. 289 290 The Internal Revenue Code has provided guidance that to be considered retired for 291 purposes of prohibitions against "in-service distributions," one must have an at least six-month 292 break before returning to employment with the same employer and that such a return cannot be 293 pre-planned at the time of retirement. If the individual is under the normal retirement age of 65, 294 the individual will be subject to an annual earnings limit of $30,000.00. 295 296 Any employee of the city who is receiving, or who shall receive, benefits under this 297 division, and who is thereafter reemployed by the city or appointed to any position by the mayor 298 or council bearing remuneration, shall cease to draw benefits during the period of reemployment. 299 Upon termination of the reemployment, the benefits shall be restored. The provisions of this 300 section shall not apply to any employee who receives remuneration as a result of being elected 301 or appointed to an elective or appointed office in the city, nor to any employee reemployed by 302 the city in a casual/seasonal capacity, not to exceed 180 calendar days. Employees would be 303 eligible to return to casual/seasonal status immediately following retirement. 304 305 Casual/seasonal employees may be employed by the city on a temporary basis in order to 306 provide assistance for the following situations: 307 308 (a) Casual assistance. Employee is needed on a sporadic or on-call basis where hours 309 cannot be predetermined and vary greatly from week to week. Such employees may be 310 used as needed. 311 312 (b) Seasonal assistance. Employee is needed for peak operating seasons. 313 314 (c) Project assistance. Employee performs duties related to a specific project that has 315 defined objectives and an established time period of completion that does not exceed 316 180 calendar days. Page 120

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 8 317 318 (d) Primary incumbent replacement. Employee is needed to fulfill the job responsibilities 319 of the primary incumbent who is unable to perform such responsibilities for an 320 extended period of time. Such employees may be used for a maximum of 180 calendar 321 days or the length of time the incumbent is unable to perform the job responsibility, 322 whichever is less. 323 324 (e) Contracting. Any individual participating in the plan who contracts with the city or 325 represents any private enterprise that has a contract with an employer participating in 326 the plan must have a six-month separation from their the effective date of retirement if 327 the individual is under 65. The city shall maintain, in a form prescribed by the human 328 resources director, a certification of the worker's status. The certification will be used 329 for a determination of the individual meeting the definition of eligible employees under 330 this section. 331 332 Section 80-517 – Benefit assignment, transfer, etc. 333 334 No participant or beneficiary under the plan shall assign, transfer, hypothecate, encumber, 335 commute, or anticipate any interest he may have in payments, funds, or contracts under this plan. 336 No interest shall in any way be subject to any legal process, levy of execution, attachment, or 337 garnishment proceedings for the payment of any claim against the participant or any beneficiary 338 under the plan, nor shall any such interest be subject to the jurisdiction of any bankruptcy court 339 or insolvency proceedings. 340 341 Section 80-518 – Contributions. 342 343 (a) Payroll deductions. 344 345 (1) Amount. For each year, while a participant of the plan, a participant shall contribute, 346 by payroll deductions, an amount equal to 3½ percent of his the participant’s average 347 actual monthly earnings as described in section 80-508—Amount of retirement 348 benefits (effective May 1, 1994). The city shall provide the plan participants with 349 an annual statement of individual contributions. 350 351 (2) Employer contributions. The city, pursuant to the provisions of section 414(h)(2) of the 352 United States Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 414(h)(2)), shall pick up and pay the 353 contributions which would otherwise be payable by the employee under this section. 354 The contributions so picked up shall be treated as employer contributions for purposes 355 of determining the amounts of federal income taxes to be withheld from the employee's 356 compensation. 357 358 (3) Employee contributions picked up by city. Employee contributions picked up by the 359 city shall be paid from the same source of funds used for the payment of compensation 360 to an employee. A deduction shall be made from each employee's compensation equal 361 to the amount of the employee's compensation picked up by the employer. This 362 deduction, however, shall not reduce the employee's compensation for purposes of 363 computing benefits under the retirement system pursuant to this *division. Page 121

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 9 364 365 (4) Employee contributions credited. 366 367 a. Employee contributions shall be credited to a separate account within the 368 employee's individual account so that the amount contributed prior to the effective 369 date for the pickup of the employee's contributions may be distinguished from the 370 amounts contributed on or after the effective date. 371 372 b. The contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being paid 373 by the employer in lieu of the contributions by the employee. The employee will 374 not be given the option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts directly 375 instead of having them paid by the employer to the retirement system. 376 377 (b) City contributions. The city shall make such contributions as necessary to meet the 378 requirements of the plan. Effective May 1, 1994, the city shall pick up the employee 379 contributions by a reduction in current earnings. Such picked-up contributions shall be 380 treated as employer contributions in determining tax treatment under the Internal Revenue 381 Code; however, the contributions so picked up shall be included in earnings for purposes of 382 the plan. Participant contributions which are picked up shall be treated, for all purposes of 383 this plan, in the same manner as participant contributions made prior to May 1, 1994. 384 385 (c) Other contributions. The general employee pension plan board shall receive all 386 appropriations, contributions, and interest allowances as may be received from time to time 387 by the city from the state or any other source, and designated specifically for employee 388 pensions. 389 390 (d) Withdrawal from plan. A member who withdraws from the general employee pension plan 391 for any reason, other than retirement, death, or disability, may request their that the 392 accumulated contributions, plus five percent interest, be paid to them after such date of 393 withdrawal; provided, however, their the contributions shall not be refunded to them earlier 394 than 90 days after receipt of their the notarized application for the same. 395 396 (e) Death of ineligible member. Upon the death of a member not eligible to retire under any 397 provision of this division, their the employee contributions shall be payable in a single sum 398 to their the participant’s designated beneficiary or their the participant’s estate if no 399 designation has been made. 400 401 Section 80-519 – City paramedics transferred to county. 402 403 Notwithstanding any other provision of this division, all persons employed by the city as 404 paramedics, who are transferred to the county emergency medical services department and who 405 make a written election to remain in the city general employee pension plan, shall continue to 406 be considered eligible employees within the meaning of the pension plan as long as they the 407 paramedics are employed by the county emergency medical services department. All benefits 408 for any such paramedic shall be calculated as if the paramedic had remained a city employee 409 during his employment while employed with the county emergency medical services 410 department. Page 122

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 10 411 412 Section 80-520– General employee pension plan board; established; duties. 413 414 There is hereby established a general employee pension plan board, the duties of which 415 shall be to manage the general employee pension plan. 416 417 Section 80-521– Composition. 418 419 The general employee pension plan board shall consist of the following persons: 420 421 (1) Manager. The city manager. 422 423 (2) City officials. Two elected city officials who shall be appointed by the council 424 president, subject to confirmation of a voting majority of the city council at its annual 425 meeting. 426 427 (3) Participants. Three Four participants; or active, retired, or vested participants of the 428 general employee pension plan who shall be elected by the active, retired, or vested 429 participants and retired participants of the plan. 430 431 (4) Controller/treasurer. The city controller/treasurer. 432 433 (5) Election. 434 435 (a) Such election shall be for three-year staggered terms, beginning July 1 and ending 436 June 30 three years later. A regular election for filling these positions will be held 437 the third week of June each year. 438 439 (b) In the first week of April of each year, the city clerk shall notify those eligible to 440 vote of the exact time and place of the election. Any general employee pension 441 plan member that is eligible to vote and appears on the listing of qualified voters 442 who will be unable to appear at the polling place on the date and time of the 443 election may cast his or her vote by absentee ballot in the general employee 444 pension plan election for the following reasons: 1) armed forces, 2) public service, 445 3) occupation, 4) sickness, 5) disability, 6) religion, 7) vacation, or 8) residency 446 outside of the Dover area which makes it infeasible to vote in person. Any active, 447 retired, or vested member of the general employee pension plan who wishes 448 to fill an expiring term or vacancy must submit their name to the city clerk’s 449 office by the deadline determined by the city clerk. 450 451 (c) Any general employee pension plan member that is eligible to vote and 452 appears on the listing of qualified voters who will be unable to appear at the 453 polling place on the date and time of the election may cast his or her vote by 454 absentee ballot in the general employee pension plan election for the 455 following reasons: 1) armed forces, 2) public service, 3) occupation, 4) 456 sickness, 5) disability, 6) religion, 7) vacation, or 8) residency outside of the Page 123

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 11 457 Dover area which makes it infeasible to vote in person. Participants wishing 458 to vote by absentee ballot must request an affidavit for absentee voting from 459 the city clerk’s office. Once the affidavit is returned, the city clerk shall send 460 the participant an absentee ballot which must be completed and returned to 461 the city clerk’s office. Both the affidavit and the completed absentee ballot 462 must be returned by the deadline determined by the city clerk. 463 464 (d) Persons appearing to vote shall present proof of identity. The identification 465 shall be 1 or more of the following items that show the identity of the person: 466 (1) A current driver’s license or ID card; (2) A uniformed service ID card; 467 (3) Another current photo ID issued by a government agency, the voter’s 468 employer, high school, or higher education institution. The Election Officer 469 shall then check the person’s name against the voter list. If the Election 470 Officer determines that the person is not eligible to vote in the election, the 471 Election Officer shall refer the person to the city clerk. The city clerk, after 472 hearing and considering evidence, shall determine whether to permit the 473 person to vote. Upon making the decision, the city clerk shall appropriately 474 annotate the voter list. 475 476 Section 80-522 – Term of office of members. 477 478 The term of office of each member of the general employee pension plan board, except the 479 city controller/treasurer, city manager, and elected city officials, shall commence on the first day 480 of the month following their election and continue for a period of three years or until their 481 successor shall be elected and qualified. 482 483 Section 80-523 – Officers and ex officio members. 484 485 The At its first meeting after each regular general employee pension plan board election, 486 the board shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson who shall serve in the absence of 487 the chairperson. The Committee Chair's responsibilities include chairing general employee 488 pension plan board meetings, setting agendas, and facilitating communication with the 489 board as needed. The city controller/treasurer shall be the pension fund treasurer and their the 490 treasurer’s bond shall cover all monies deposited with them. 491 492 Section 80-524 – Vacancies. 493 494 If a vacancy occurs in the offices of the general employee pension plan board, the vacancy 495 shall be filled for the unexpired term within 60 days and in the same manner as the office was 496 originally filled. Should a member of the pension plan board cease to be in the employ of the 497 city, other than by retiring or being vested in accordance with this division, their the office as 498 a member of the board shall be declared vacant. 499 500 Section 80-525 – Compensation of members. 501 502 Members of the general employee pension plan board shall serve without compensation. Page 124

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 12 503 504 Section 80-526 – Meetings. 505 506 The general employee pension plan board shall make all rules as to the time and place of 507 meetings; and a majority of its membership shall be required to transact pension board business. 508 The board shall meet on a quarterly basis to review investment performance but may meet 509 more frequently if needed. Meetings may be called by the chairperson, vice chairperson, 510 or three members of the board. The board will follow Robert’s Rules of Order as its 511 parliamentary authority. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of 512 Order Newly Revised shall govern the pension board in all cases to which they are 513 applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with any special rules of order the board 514 may adopt. 515 516 Section 80-527 – Powers. 517 518 The general employee pension plan board, in administering the pension plan, shall have 519 the following powers in carrying out the purposes thereof: 520 521 (1) Payment of funds. To pay funds to those entitled to receive them. The 522 controller/treasurer shall sign all vouchers for the disbursements of the funds and shall 523 report to the general employee pension board all financial transactions on an annual 524 basis;. Monthly cash receipts and expenditure reports will be delivered on a 525 quarterly basis. The quarterly reports shall be provided in writing seven days in 526 advance of the quarterly meeting. 527 528 (2) Purchase annuity contracts. To purchase and pay the costs of group annuity contracts 529 from any insurance company for the benefit of participants; 530 531 (3) Employment of agents, employees, etc. To employ agents, employees, or experts to 532 assist the pension board in carrying out the provisions of this division, including an 533 agent to advise and make recommendations concerning the investment of funds, and to 534 pay reasonable compensation for those services, and the compensation may be paid 535 from income or corpus of the pension fund or by direct appropriation by the city council 536 as the pension board and the city council may determine; 537 538 (4) Investments. To invest and reinvest money in the pension fund, without any limitation, 539 in United States or state municipal bonds or group annuity contracts. Money in the 540 pension fund may also be invested and reinvested in other types of bonds, stocks, and 541 securities to the extent the pension board may deem best and as is not prohibited by 542 any law now or hereafter in force limiting the investments of the trustees. The pension 543 board may from time to time change the investments of the fund and, to this end, may 544 make sales of any investment privately, without advertisement and without the 545 necessity of any court order, upon the terms that the pension board deems proper. The 546 funds and investments may also be from time to time turned over to and placed in the 547 custody of any fiscal agent designated by the pension board; 548 549 (5) Contracts. To generally contract in matters relevant to effectuating and achieving the Page 125

Item #24. Proposed Ordinance #2024-07 - Amending Chapter 80 – Personnel, Article IV – Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits (except Police), Division 3 – General Employee Pension Plan Page 13 550 purposes of this plan; 551 552 (6) Pension benefits. To receive and pay out pension benefits in accordance with the 553 provisions of this division, or designate a fiscal agent to receive and pay out the pension 554 benefits; 555 556 (7) Rules and regulations. To make rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate 557 this subdivision. 558 559 Section 80-528 – City solicitor to render legal services. 560 561 The city solicitor shall render whatever legal service the general employee pension plan 562 board shall require. 563 564 Section 80-529 – Appeals. 565 566 Any employee dissatisfied with the action of the general employee pension plan board shall 567 have the right to appeal to the city council within 30 days from the date of formal notification of 568 that action. 569 570 ADOPTED: * 571 572 SYNOPSIS 573 574 The amendments make gender-neutral edits; suggests review of beneficiary information by plan 575 participants; removes total and permanent disability exclusions; requires the city to provide the plan 576 participants with an annual statement of individual contributions; changes the number and makeup of the 577 general employee pension plan board; provides additional direction with regard to the pension board 578 election; clarifies that a chairperson and a vice chairperson shall be elected annually; clarifies the 579 responsibilities of the chairperson; clarifies when the board can meet and who can call a meeting; adopts 580 Robert's Rules of Order as its parliamentary authority; requires that the board be provided monthly cash 581 receipts and expenditure reports and that quarterly reports shall be provided in writing and presented at the 582 quarterly meetings. 583 584 Action History 585 07/22/2024 – Scheduled for First Reading – City Council 586 07/09/2024 – Introduction – Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee 587 06/04/2024 – Pension Board review and recommendation 588 04/19/2024 – Pension Board considered amendments proposed by the sponsors and staff, sought legal 589 assistance 590 04/09/2024 – Introduction at Council Committee of the Whole – Legislative, Finance, and 591 Administration (Remanded back to the Pension Board and for legal review) 592 02/08/2024 – Pension Board considered and recommended adoption, as revised by the Board Page 126

Item #25. FINAL READING City of Dover CITY OF DOVER PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-27 1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN 2 COUNCIL MET: 3 4 That Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Chapter 82. - Planning be amended by inserting the text 5 indicated in bold, blue, font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 6 7 Chapter 82. – Planning 8 Chapter 82. Planning Fees and Fines Sec. 82-3. Planning services (a) Zoning verification letters/administrative interpretations $50.00 $60.00 per letter/interpretation 9 10 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 11 12 That Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Appendix A. – Subdivisions be amended by inserting the text 13 indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 14 15 Appendix A. – Subdivisions 16 Appendix A. Subdivisions Fees and Fines Article IV. Subdivision—Procedure Subsec. A.2. Preapplication; filing fee $200.00 $225.00 Subsec. B.2. Preliminary layout; filing fee $325.00 $350.00 Subsec. C.3. Plat; review fee $200.00 $225.00, plus $85.00 per acre for the first ten acres, $60.00 per acre for the next ten acres and $45.00 per acre for each acre thereafter Subsec. C.3. Plat; review fee—Minor lot line adjustment Plats for minor lot line adjustments shall require a review fee of $150.00 $200.00 Subsec. C.3. Plat; review fee—Minor subdivision Plats for minor subdivisions shall require a review fee Page 127

Item #25. Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F - Chapter 82, App A, and App B Page 2 of $150.00 $200.00 plus $15.00 $20.00 per lot 17 18 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 19 20 That Appendix F – Fees and Fines, Appendix B. – Zoning be amended by inserting the text 21 indicated in bold, blue font and deleting the text indicated in red strikeout as follows: 22 23 Appendix B. Zoning 24 Appendix B. Zoning Fees and Fines Article 3. District Regulations Sec. 24. Planned Neighborhood Design option (PND) Subsec. 24.2. Review process—General sketch plan review fee, $100.00 $150.00 each application Subsec. 24.8. Conditional use plan approval Subsec. 24.81. Plan approval fee, each application $200.00 $250.00, plus $10.00 $20.00 per acre Subsec. 24.9. Site development preliminary subdivision plan review Subsec. 24.91. Preliminary plan approval fee; each application $325.00 $350.00, plus $20.00 $25.00 per acre Subsec. 24.10. Final subdivision plat approval Subsec. 24.101. Final subdivision plat approval; each application $250.00 $300.00 Sec. 28. Traditional Neighborhood Design Zone (TND) Subsec. 28.4. Procedure; application for rezoning of a land area to a TND zone Subsec. 28.411. Minimum fee; each rezoning petition $325.00 $350.00 Subsec. 28.422. Implementation plan approval; each application $325.00 $350.00, plus $10.00 per acre Subsec. 28.434. Site development plan or subdivision plat; each $250.00 $300.00 application Article 5. Supplementary Regulations Section 4. Supplementary sign regulations Subsec. 4.8. Unified campuses and complexes Subsec. D.4. Submission requirements; application fee $200.00 $250.00, due at time of application Subsec. 4.9. Supplementary sign provisions Subsec. D.1. Temporary signs; permit $50.00 Article 9. Board of Adjustment Sec. 3. Procedure Subsec. 3.4. All variance requests and appeals from an order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative Page 128

Item #25. Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F - Chapter 82, App A, and App B Page 3 official, board, or agency of the city shall be accompanied by a fee All variance requests for residential uses $300.00 $325.00 All variance requests for nonresidential uses $600.00 $625.00 All appeals from an order, requirement, decision, or determination $300.00 made by an administrative official, board, or agency of the city The board of adjustment may, in its discretion, return to the applicant part or all of the fee paid by him in the event that his appeal under section 2.1 (interpretation) hereof is partially or wholly successful. The fees filed in connection with applications under section 2.2 (variances) shall not be returnable, regardless of disposition of the case by the board Article 10. Planning Commission Sec. 1. Approval of conditional uses Subsec. 1.52. Application procedure; conditional use permit; each $425.00 $450.00, application plus $25.00 per acre of the area or multiple thereof involved in the application Sec. 2. Site development plan approval Subsec. 2.42. Fees—Application for administrative site plans $300.00 $3250.00 Subsec. 2.43. Fees—Application for site development plan $425.00 $450.00 plus approval $25 per acre Sec. 3. Historic district commission and architectural review Subsec. 3.26. Procedures for an architectural review by the historic district commission or planning commission Subsec. (b) Application and fee for an architectural review $250.00 certificate Sec. 5. Amendments Subsec. 5.32. Application. Each application for a zoning map amendment: Minimum fee, in addition to required district supplemental fee $425.00 $450.00 One-family residence zones (R-8, R-10, R-15, and R-20); $25.00 per acre supplemental fee General residence zones, Medium density residence zones, and $50.00 per acre Mobile home park zones (RG-0, RG-1, RG-2, RG-3, RG-5, RM-1, RM-2, and MHP MH); supplemental fee Commercial and office (C-1, C-1A, C-2, C-2A, C-3, C-4, CPO, $70.00 $75.00 per RC and IO); supplemental fee acre Shopping center development (SC-1, SC-2 and SC-3); $75.00 per acre supplemental fee Industrial zones (M, IPM, and IPM2 IPM2, and IPM3); $75.00 per acre supplemental fee 25 26 Page 129

Item #25. Proposed Ordinance #2024-27 – Amending Appendix F - Chapter 82, App A, and App B Page 4 27 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: 28 That the Effective Date of this schedule of application fees be established as September 1, 2024, 29 and any application filed to meet an application filing deadline set for after September 1, 2024, 30 be subject to these new rates. 31 32 33 ADOPTED: * 34 EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2024 35 36 SYNOPSIS 37 This is a series of text amendments to the application filing fees for applications to the Planning Office for 38 administrative reviews and to the Board of Adjustment, Historic District Commission, and Planning 39 Commission. These are proposed to update the Schedule of Application Fees that were last amended in 40 December 2015 (Effective January 1, 2016). The application processes and procedures are outlined in the 41 Land Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Ordinance (Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix A – 42 Subdivisions and Appendix B – Zoning). (Planning Reference MI-24-07) 43 44 (SPONSORS: ANDERSON and ROCHA) 45 46 47 Action History 48 07/22/2024 – Scheduled for Final Reading – City Council 49 07/08/2024 – First Reading – City Council 50 06/25/2024 – Introduction – Council Committee of the Whole/ Legislative, Finance, and Administration 51 Committee Page 130