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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
THIS AGENDA AND PAPERLESS PACKET HAVE BEEN REVISED TO ADD AGENDA
ITEM #22 CONFIRMATION OF POLICE PENSION ELECTION - RETIRED SERGEANT
STEVE ROGERS - THREE (3) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2028.
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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
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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.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Black History Month
2. Human Trafficking Awareness Month
PRESENTATIONS
3. Recognition of Service - Lisa Enright - Ethics Commission (August 2017- December 2024)
4. Dover Hope Zone
RESOLUTIONS
5. Resolution No. 2025-01 - Setting of Public Hearing - Alley Abandonment - Downtown
Mobility Center Project
(Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 setting a public hearing regarding
the proposed abandonment for February 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.)
CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6. Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2025
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. Council Committee of the Whole Report of January 14, 2025
Council Reports - December 2024
8. First District
9. Second District
10. Third District
11. Fourth District
12. At-Large
13. Council President
CCW Presentations
14. Selection Process of New City Solicitor
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Utility Committee
15. Request for Alley Abandonment (Improved) - Downtown Mobility Center Project
(Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) (Alley extending north from Minor
Street. Alley which is located in the block between South Governor's Avenue and South
Bradford Street)
(Committee Recommendation: That the referenced alley be abandoned. If the Utility
Committee and/or City Council was in favor of proceeding with the proposed
abandonment the following actions were recommended: 1) The Downtown Dover
Partnership would have to work with Public Works to relocate two dumpsters for
downtown business trash removal and that a waterline would also need to be relocated;
2) That City Council adopt a Resolution setting a public hearing regarding the proposed
abandonment for February 10, 2025. )
16. Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project Update (Jason Lyon,
Water/Wastewater Director)
(Committee Recommendation: Referred back to staff for additional options. No
action taken at this time )
17. Evaluation of Proposals - White Oak Road Pump Station Grit Removal System
Engineering Support (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director)
(Committee Recommendation: Award the contract to Century Engineering for the
White Oak Road Pump Station Grit Removal System Engineering Support, RFP #25-
0013WW, for the amount of $65,620.)
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
18. Economic Development Fund and Community Development Fund Guidelines (David
S. Hugg, III, City Manager)
(Committee Recommendation: To add a follow-up on receipts or proof that funds were
administered in the way that they were intended, a specified timeline so that money is
not administered and sit for several years, a means to claw back the funds if the project
is not completed and to make sure that it is not to benefit one person, property, or
business owner, it is to benefit the community and that must be demonstrated.)
19. Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget Amendments (Patricia
Marney, Controller/Treasurer)
(Committee Recommendation: Approval of the proposed Budget Amendments
totaling $24,744,582 for Fiscal Year 2025 and adoption of Ordinance #2025-02)
QUARTERLY REPORTS
20. Quarterly Revenue Report as of December 31, 2024
(Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report)
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21. Quarterly Review - Capital Investment Plan (CIP) (October, November, and December)
(Staff Recommendation: Acceptance of the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) report)
CONFIRMATION OF POLICE PENSION ELECTION
22. Confirmation of Police Pension Election - Retired Sergeant Steve Rogers - Three (3) Year
Term to Expire January 31, 2028
ORDINANCES
FIRST READING - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. Final action by
Council will take place during the Second Reading on FEBRUARY 10, 2025. 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.
23. Proposed Ordinance # 2025-02 - Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed
Budget Amendments (Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer)
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
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Item #4.
Dover Hope Zone
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Item #4.
HOPE for the City is an initiative of The Hope
Commission to spread hope throughout Delaware
neighborhoods and communities. This initiative
leverages the strengths of The Hope Commission re-
entry program to create upward mobility for justice-
involved program members, family reunification and
revitalization through economic development.
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The Hope Commission recognizes that a strong and
vibrant economy, is vital to the success of the state of
Delaware. HOPE for the City expands reentry services
to the Greater Dover area through the Dover Hope
Zone to serve justice-involved individuals and their
families.
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Delaware State University @ Downtown
The Dover Hope Zone will be located on the Delaware
State University Downtown Campus (formerly Wesley
College) in partnership with The Wesley College of
Health & Behavioral Sciences. The Dover Hope Zone
will provide community based reentry services to
justice-involved individuals residing in the 19901 and
19904 zip codes.
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Timeline
• February 2024- Hire Dover Hope Zone
Coordinator and Reentry Navigator
• March 2024- Begin Dover Hope Zone
• April 2024- Art Loop to be held monthly on the
first Friday
• April 2024- Community-Based Reentry Services
would like to begin visiting Dover Probation &
Parole
• April 2024-Ribbon Cutting Dover Hope Zone
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Timeline
• June 2024-Obtain funding for second year of Dover
Hope Zone.
• July 2024- Play Streets to be held in the summer
for 4-5 weeks after the 4th of July
• Monday, September 23, 2024-Grand Opening &
Dedication of Dover Reentry Court
• Monday, October 7, 2024-Begin the Dover Reentry
Court
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Item #4.
Dover Hope Zone
Social Capital
• Play Streets
• Art Loop
• Capacity Building
Community Reentry Services
• Case Management
• Cognitive Behavioral Intervention
• Workforce Development
• Peer Mentoring
• Referral Services
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Item #4.
Dover Hope Zone
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Item #4.
Delaware Department of Correction
How the Delaware Department of Correction can
support the Dover Hope Zone.
1. Schedule a monthly 30 minute information session
for men scheduled to be released within 3 months at
Vaughn and SCI.
2. Provide a monthly list of men on probation that the
Dover Hope Zone Coordinator can contact to offer
voluntary services.
3. Support FY25 state funding in the amount of
$125,000.00 to continue the Dover Hope Zone
through August 2025.
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Item #4.
Dover Reentry Court
The Dover Reentry Court is a problem solving court in
partnership between the Delaware Superior Court,
Delaware Department of Correction and The Hope
Commission. The Dover Reentry Court will service
justice-involved individuals residing in the Greater Dover
area, to include the Dover Hope Zone (19901,19904).
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Dover Reentry Court
Case Management Services
Provides case management, cognitive behavioral
intervention sessions, risk assessments and court
reports.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Clinical Director and behavioral health services,
counseling sessions, report monitoring and assessment
oversite.
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Item #4.
Dover Reentry Court
Workforce Development & Peer Mentoring Services
Community Engagement, In-Reach, Job Coaching,
Career Placement and Computer Access.
Reentry Court Team
Updates and Status Hearings, Reentry Probation
Officers, Kent County Superior Court and Hope Dover
staff.
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Item #4.
Dover Reentry Court
Delaware Superior Court
Judge Reneta L. Green-Streett
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Item #4.
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Item #5.
City of Dover
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 01
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN
IMPROVED ALLEYS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DOVER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
Section 1. The Council of the City of Dover favors the vacating and abandoning of an alley
extending north from Minor Street. An alley which is located in the block between South
Governor’s Avenue and South Bradford Street as specified below:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate in the City of Dover, East Dover
Hundred, Kent County and the State of Delaware, said parcel being a portion of an
unnamed alley lying on the north side of Minor Street Alley, said parcel being bounded
on the south by Minor Street Alley, on the west in part by lands now or formerly of the
City of Dover, in part by lands now or formerly of The Downtown Dover Development
Corp Dover Parking Authority, and in part by lands now or formerly of the Downtown
Dover Development Corporation, on the north in part by lands now or formerly of Yau
Yee Leung Louie and in part by other lands now or formerly of the City of Dover, and
on the east in part by other lands now or formerly of the City of Dover, in part by lands
now or formerly of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc. and in part by lands now
or formerly of CEI Properties, LLC, said parcel being as shown as an “Existing Alley to
be Abandoned” on an unrecorded plat plan entitled, “Parcel Consolidation Plan” for
Lands of Downtown Dover Partnership as prepared by Becker Morgan Group, Inc., dated
December 5, 2024, said parcel being more particularly bounded and described in
accordance with said plan, as follows to wit:
Beginning for the same at a point on the northerly right-of-way line of Minor Street Alley
(20.00 feet wide) at a corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly CEI Properties,
LLC, said point being further located South 77° 42’ 52” West – 143.99 feet from the
point of commencement being the intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of South
Bradford Street (60.00 feet wide) with the northerly right-of-way line of Minor Street
Alley; thence from said point of beginning continuing with the northerly right-of-way
line of said Minor Street Alley South 77° 42’ 52” West – 12.02 feet to a point at a corner
for this parcel and lands now or formerly of the City of Dover; thence running with the
line for said lands now or formerly of the City of Dover, North 15° 41’ 56” West – 28.89
feet to a common corner for this parcel, said lands now or formerly of the City of Dover
and lands now or formerly of The Downtown Dover Development Corp Dover Parking
Authority; thence running with the line for said lands now or formerly of The Downtown
Dover Development Corp Dover Parking Authority, North 16° 31’ 31” West – 51.74 feet
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to a point at a common corner for this parcel, said lands now or formerly of The
Downtown Dover Development Corp Dover Parking Authority and lands now or
formerly of the Downtown Dover Development Corporation; thence running with the
line for said lands now or formerly of the Downtown Dover Development Corporation,
North 16° 46’ 00” West – 50.00 feet to a point in the line for lands now or formerly of
Yau Yee Leung Louie at a corner for this parcel and said lands now or formerly of the
Downtown Dover Development Corporation; thence running with the line for said lands
now or formerly of Yau Yee Leung Louie, North 77° 23’ 17” East – 6.01 feet to a point
in the line for other lands now or formerly of the City of Dover at a common corner for
this parcel, said lands now or formerly of the Downtown Dover Development
Corporation, said lands now or formerly of Yau Yee Leung Louie and other lands now
or formerly of the City of Dover; thence running with the line for said other lands now
or formerly of the City of Dover along the following three (3) courses and distances: (1)
South 16° 25’ 02” East – 0.67 feet to a point; thence (2) North 76° 11’ 01” East – 6.00
feet to a point; thence (3) South 16° 07’ 06” East – 49.99 feet to a point at a common
corner for this parcel, said other lands now or formerly of the City of Dover and lands
now or formerly of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc.; thence running with the
line for said lands now or formerly of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., South
16° 50’ 33” East – 35.16 feet to a point at a common corner for this parcel, said lands
now or formerly of Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., and lands now or formerly
of CEI Properties, LLC; thence running with the line for said lands now or formerly of
CEI Properties, LLC, South 16° 27’ 15” East – 45.00 feet to the point and place of
beginning, and containing within the above described metes and bounds 1,521.07 square
feet ( 0.0350 acres) of land, be the same more or less.
Section 2. The Council of the City of Dover will sit on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Dover, Delaware, to hear the objections of such residents of
the City or owners of the property affected as shall attend, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 27 of the Charter of the City of Dover.
Section 3. The Clerk of Council is herby directed to post copies of this Resolution in five or more
public places in the City of Dover.
ADOPTED: *
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN DAVID L. ANDERSON
MAYOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Action History
02/10/2025 - Introduction – City Council
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Item #6.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held on January 13, 2025, at 6:31 p.m. with Council
President Anderson presiding. Council members present were Mr. Hare, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury,
Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Dr. Sudler, and Mr. Lewis. Mr. Boggerty was absent.
Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Marney, Ms. Duca, Ms. Melson-
Williams, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Fire Chief Carey and Mr. Hugg were absent. Mayor
Christiansen was also present.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 6:16 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.
William Faust, 136 Orchard Drive, expressed concerns about the snow removal of secondary
streets. Mr. Faust stated that he has lived in Dover since 2002 and has never monitored or
complained because he worked nights for the State. He noted that the secondary streets are
deplorable, and to his understanding, the city is responsible for maintaining their integrity and
safety. No salt was put down on the streets, even in places on Route 13. It is a danger to the first
responders because they have to respond, and the roads are slick as ice. It cuts down on
emergency response time and endangers the public. Mr. Faust stated that he contacted
Councilman Lewis and was informed that the city does not salt or sand secondary roads because
they cannot afford it and there was no place to store the items. He cannot believe that this logic is
sound, and it could lead to someone being killed or having a powerful attorney sue the city and
pay out millions.
Mr. Faust believed that they were being penny foolish because they were not taking care of the
streets. Mr. Faust expressed concern that if the streets are not properly treated, water could seep
in and cause potholes and more damage. He pointed out that if the streets are not maintained
during the wintertime, it could lead to more damage in years to come because the roads are not
being maintained. Mr. Faust wanted to know who was training the employees to remove snow
since it is a safety issue, and that the city should do something about it.
Responding to Mr. Faust, Mr. Lewis confirmed that he did receive a phone call from him, as well
as six (6) additional calls from constituents regarding the side roads not being salted and sheets
of ice present on the streets. He stated that he had contacted Ms. Duca and informed her of the
complaints that he received by email and phone. Mr. Lewis had copied Mr. Hare on the email
and was told by Ms. Duca that they do not salt the side roads, only the major thoroughfares,
which was a surprise to him because he had lived in the city for over 23 years, and they used to
do the side roads.
Mr. Anderson noted that he has heard complaints and praises about the snow removal. Mr.
Anderson explained that Ms. Duca had been working on something for them and, if agreeable to
everyone, a presentation could be added to the agenda along with a discussion scheduled for a
Committee of the Whole meeting later this month.
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Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lewis stated that he was amenable but had liability concerns.
He reached out to the City Clerk’s Office to inquire whether the city would be responsible if
someone had slipped on the ice on a side street and got injured. After speaking with the City
Clerk and the City Solicitor, he learned that they would be responsible and could be held liable.
He indicated he would support having a meeting to discuss the issue further.
Dr. Sudler expressed his appreciation for the Public Works Department, recognizing their
responsiveness and positive feedback from several constituents. The concern that he had was
regarding the snow pile-up. Constituents suggested that they pile the snow in an area where it
would not block the walkway or on a corner where the bus stops are to pick up the children. He
mentioned that residents, who either shovel their walkways or pay contractors to do so, are
facing the issue of snow being piled up again later which would lead to additional costs they
should not have to endure.
Dr. Pillsbury had a concern about a large pile of snow left at a corner, which made it difficult for
drivers to see oncoming traffic when turning out of the street. She noted that the city
subcontracted snow removal and suggested that there needs to be communication with the
contractors about locations for snow pile-up.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Loudon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilwoman Pillsbury.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Lewis requested that the discussion on snow removal be added to the agenda.
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda as amended, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and
carried unanimously. (Boggerty 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, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote. (Boggerty absent)
PRESENTATION – CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION – DENISE Y. DUDLEY -
MS. DELMARVA 2025
The City Clerk read the following Certificate of Recognition into the record:
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
I, Robin R. Christiansen, Mayor of the City of Dover, do hereby present this
Certificate of Recognition to
Denise Y. Dudley, Ms. Delmarva 2025
In recognition of your exemplary achievements, outstanding commitment to
community service, and dedication to representing the values and spirit of the
Delmarva region.
Your grace, leadership, and contributions inspire others and embody the
excellence for which this title stands.
January 13, 2025
On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the Certificate of
Recognition to Denise Y. Dudley, Miss Delmarva 2025.
PRESENTATION – COUNCIL PRESIDENT END OF YEAR REPORT
Mr. Anderson expressed gratitude for a productive year, thanking council members, staff, Mayor
Christiansen, and the citizens of Dover. He emphasized that without the citizens nothing else
matters and everything they do is to focus on improving life in the City of Dover.
Mr. Anderson highlighted that a roadmap was started back in 2020, with several of the Council
members, Dr. Sudler, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Neil, and Mr. Hare, being part of the effort, and they are
still here at this time. They have worked on developing a vision, gathering resources, and
building coalitions to get there. While challenges cannot be solved overnight, they have achieved
great success, involving securing previously unavailable resources for the city.
Mr. Anderson recognized Ms. Arndt for her contribution to securing $10 million for the city's
infrastructure and commended Mr. Rocha for his dedicated efforts in pursuing grants. He also
noted the increased attention that the city has received from former Senator Carper and others,
which has helped make infrastructure a priority. Over the next two (2) years, new infrastructure
will be implemented, not just downtown, but throughout the city when it comes to economic
growth and opportunity.
Mr. Anderson emphasized that several changes would happen in the next two (2) to five (5)
years and that those changes would soon begin to take place. He believes that it is important to
combine the changes into one strategy so that the people of the city know what will be coming.
The strategy would include the Downtown Development Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, and
strategies for growth and opportunities. Mr. Anderson highlighted the partnership with Kent
County and the Kent Economic Partnership, which is expected to bring 3,000 jobs through a
joint-user agreement with Dover Air Force Base. Additionally, partnerships with educational
institutions, such as Polytech, High School. Delaware Technical and Community College, and
others would ensure that residents would be trained for upcoming job opportunities.
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Mr. Anderson expressed that local residents should benefit from the jobs created since it is their
money that is helping to build the infrastructure, and that they should receive benefits from their
money. He stated that the main focus of council over the past year has been to make the city
more prosperous, safer, make families stronger, and have a more effective and efficient
government, and be freer. He highlighted that Mayor Christiansen has been working with Police
Chief Johnson on safety initiatives and the quality-of-life task force. He discussed that there are
efforts to help lower recidivism through partnerships with organizations and that it would be a
complete comprehensive strategy addressing homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Mr.
Anderson also mentioned providing opportunities to strengthen families by providing more
opportunities with parks, such as skate parks, dog parks, and new facilities on the east side and
west side of Dover. Mr. Anderson noted that they have reaffirmed their commitment to keeping
the people more engaged.
Mr. Anderson shared that they are excited to bring back the Dover Healthcare Blitz with the
military and the IRT in the next few years. As they look to be more effective, they are going to
be working harder to have partnerships in the private sector, public sector, state, county, and
federal delegations. It is not just because they want to go around and meet people, but because
they want to represent people and their interests. For the first time, the majority leader of the
state house will be a guest at the Council Workshop, symbolizing a partnership for substantive
discussions. These talks would focus on state infrastructure, including stormwater, and that the
state would help provide grants under the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Mr. Anderson thanked the
new governor for coming down for a tour on Saturday, January 11, 2025, and believes that they
would have a good relationship with him and the Lieutenant Governor.
Mr. Anderson emphasized the importance of community engagement focus groups to gather
more ideas and input. He explained that focus groups are preferred because they are informal and
offer flexibility, avoiding constraints on committees and open meeting laws, as long as they are
done correctly.
Mr. Anderson shared that he planned to ask the City Clerk’s Office to contact individuals who
participated in the open forums over the past six (6) months. Those individuals would be invited
to connect and reach out to others who would be interested in working with staff on various
topics. The goal would be to create focus groups in different segments and different areas of
interest in the community so that they can have innovative solutions that come from the people
who are affected.
Mr. Anderson highlighted that the Committee of the Whole’s agenda would include a discussion
on some rules for their economic development and community development funds, which would
help the local community members make money. The community development funds would be
reinvested from land sales back into the local community and economic development would
build the future. He emphasized that those funds are vital for building a future that would bring
thousands of jobs to the area. Mr. Anderson expressed confidence in the council members,
noting that each one is deeply committed to the community and dedicated to working long hours
to ensure a safer, more prosperous, and effective government. He pointed out that steps have
been taken to make Dover a freer city by rolling back regulations that have hindered growth and
opportunity. Mr. Anderson mentioned that council has listened to the people’s input when it
came to finding a sensible compromise with the marijuana legislation.
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING – PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2024-31 – LANDS
OF PAM CUBED REAL ESTATE, LLC AT 1216 MCKEE ROAD
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider approval of proposed
Ordinance #2024-31 – Lands of PAM Cubed Real Estate, LLC at 1216 McKee Road.
Mr. Hare moved that the Final Reading of proposed Ordinance #2024-31 be acknowledged
by title only, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. (Boggerty absent) (The
First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of November 11,
2024.)
Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner reviewed Proposed Ordinance #2024-31 – Lands
of PAM Cubed Real Estate, LLC at 1216 McKee Road. The property is zoned C-PO
(Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and subject to the COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone).
The proposed zoning for the property is IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the
COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone). The property is located on the west side of McKee Road and
north of the intersection of McKee Road and College Road.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the goal of the comprehensive plan
lays out the land use citywide in that particular area. It was identified for the parcel as the Office
and Office Parks Category that allowed a variety of developments, often office related but also
some accessory type uses in that category. She noted that it does have a series of zoning
classifications that are compliant with that. One zoning classification was the C-PO (Commercial
and Professional Office Zone), which the property currently was, and also the IO (Institutional
and Office Zone), the IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone), and the RGO (General
Residence and Office Zone) zoning districts. She believed that the intent of the applicant was for
the future expansion of an adjoining property that they own and that the office park category
would be amenable to that, and the use, in particular, needs to be IO (Institutional Office Zone).
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams clarified the abbreviations of the C-PO were the
Commercial and Professional Office Zone. C-PO is a zoning district that allows for a variety of
land uses, primarily focused on office-type activities. The IO is the Institutional and Office Zone.
The report listed all of the code excerpts regarding the types of uses that were allowed in the IO
(Institutional and Office Zone). They range from offices, laboratories, and many of what would
be deemed as institutional type uses such as hospitals, libraries, and schools. Several types of
activities are allowed through a conditional use process, which is a specialized review process to
establish a particular use activity. COZ-1 is the Corridor Overlay Zone 1, and it is an overlay to
the zoning map that adds additional design requirements. It does not regulate use, but it regulates
the types of development on a particular property for things with planning for building
placement, parking, and landscaping.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the IPM is the Industrial Park
Manufacturing Zone and that it has more industrial manufacturing type uses, that are not
considered for this property in particular, but it does allow for office type activities. That is why
it matches up with the land use category of offices and office parks. The RGO is the General
Residence and Office Zone are ones that they find more often in the downtown core where
historically they may have office buildings and residences, as single-family or apartment type
uses in buildings. Several buildings in the area around The Green are in the RGO (General
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Residence and Office Zone). The RGO (General Residence and Office Zone) does have some
limitations as to where it could be placed in the city.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the packet provided an exhibit map
that showed the property in yellow. The community of Emerald Point was to the left of the map.
Emerald Point has an access point onto McKee Road; however, the property that was being
discussed does not have to go through Emerald Point to have access. It has frontage directly on
McKee Road. She noted that from the map, Emerald Point was the series of smaller lots that they
are seeing to the left as they view the map.
Dr. Sudler expressed concerns about Emerald Point. The community at Emerald Point, which is
in the First District, as well as the community of the Fourth District, have expressed concerns
that there was a stress factor on that road. He mentioned that the Planning Commission had
stated that one (1) of the criteria they were considering accommodating the zoning request would
be to make some infrastructure adjustments. He mentioned that the Planning Commission had
indicated that one of the criteria they were considering for the zoning request was the ability to
make infrastructure adjustments to accommodate it.
Dr. Sudler questioned what the road infrastructure plans are to give relief on Saulsbury Road,
McKee Road, College Road, and even Kenton Road because those routes are already stressed.
He stressed that they need to find innovative ways to bring relief. Dr. Sudler noted that
individuals from Emerald Point had attended a previous meeting stating that this would bring
additional stress due to additional traffic on the road. They need to consider bringing some relief
because it is affecting the community's well-being and the opportunity for people to enjoy their
lives free from any traffic stressors. He does not believe that the considerations have been taken
seriously since he has not heard anything about how they are going to relieve some of that stress.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mayor Christiansen stated that the Dover/Kent County MPO has done
studies to begin improvements to College Road, which should occur around the Fiscal Year of
2027-2028. One of the other improvements that was being made on Kenton Road was also going
to be reflected on Saulsbury Road and McKee Road due to the traffic concerns. He further noted
that the Dover/Kent County MPO is working in tandem with DelDOT in regard to Saulsbury
Road and McKee Road, as well as Leipsic Road, to acknowledge Mr. Neil’s concerns. The
Dover/Kent County MPO is working on doing a final study in regard to improvements to
College Road from the west end of College Road from Saulsbury Road to Kenton Road. It is in
the process, but it is an ongoing project. He stated that they have realized and undertaken
numerous studies throughout the city to make sure that the road growth stays in conjunction with
the growth of the city.
Mr. Rocha mentioned that he, Mr. Boggerty, and Dr. Pillsbury had held town hall meetings on
the topic. They have invited representatives from DelDOT, the Dover/Kent County MPO, and
individuals from Emerald Point to discuss current developments and efforts to get a traffic light.
Mr. Rocha mentioned that he, Mr. Boggerty, and Dr. Pillsbury had attended several town hall
meetings on the topic. They have also invited representatives from DelDOT, the Dover/Kent
County MPO, and individuals from Emerald Point to discuss current developments and efforts to
get a traffic light installed. He is unsure where that is as of right now, but the individuals would
like to see a traffic light installed as soon as possible so that they can get out of their
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development. He believed that since it is on the north side and most of the traffic goes home in
that direction between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., it backs up going north on McKee
Road into Saulsbury Road.
Mr. Rocha explained that traffic on the north side of College Road, coming south onto Saulsbury
Road into McKee Road, was not much. He noted that making a right turn from Emerald Point
and coming out of the adjacent lot (PAM), was not an issue. The issue was making a left turn
that was creating problems. He did not see an impact around the particular lot around Emerald
Point. Mr. Rocha emphasized that the property plans going forward would be well-needed in the
community. The PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover was already there and is an
expansion of it only to add additional resources for them in the city and it is very well needed at
this time. He stated that if they do not acquire that piece of property and rezone it, they could
only be allowed to expand a little bit and would just be a bonus to the great work that they have
already done.
Dr. Sudler stated that it has been five (5) years since the introduction of the improvements to
College Road. They were promised that there would be some sort of urgency and that they would
be moved up as far as the priority. Now they are looking at 2028, so it would be a total of eight
(8) years in the making. He is all for buildings and what is needed, but he is not for the
congestion and the traffic that everyone has been experiencing. He believes that the city needs to
clarify what they are doing because as of now in his view, it does not make sense to keep
building when they do not have the proper road infrastructure.
Ms. Melson-Williams stated that there are a few things she wanted to note regarding the traffic
and concerns in that general area. Both College Road and McKee Road are state-maintained
roads, so DelDOT controls their design and how any individual property takes access to them.
With that being said, any future development of the parcel would be subject to entrance plan
reviews with DelDOT and that may include improvements that would be required to have an
entrance onto the road and perhaps other offsite improvements. She noted that they have seen
examples of future offsite improvements, tasked to individual developments, one of which was
to the north of the area where there was a large tract on the east side that was proposed for
apartment development. She explained that as part of the project, the access point to McKee
Road would be aligned with the entrance to Emerald Point. At a certain point near the entrance, a
signalized intersection would be triggered. Ms. Melson-Williams clarified that the city would not
dictate when that signalized intersection would happen since DelDOT would be responsible.
Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the planning process for transportation projects take a long
time, longer than they would like. Numerous studies have been focused on the corridor noted as
College Road, the McKee/Saulsbury Road Corridor from Route 13, and Route One (1)
Interchange to Rodney Village have all been studied or are in the process of being studied
through some of the efforts of the Dover/Kent County MPO each year. The city puts forth a
priority list of transportation projects. She believes that there is a discussion scheduled in the
upcoming weeks with council that focuses on where they see the interest in those transportation
projects and which ones should be prioritized. Ms. Melson-Williams noted that College Road has
been on the list in the past just like Kenton Road, which is now under active construction and
improvements. She pointed out that the Dover/Kent County MPO website had a current study
that they are working on, which discussed a safety action plan. The public workshop was from
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4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. this evening. She mentioned that a survey was available on the website
where individuals can share their concerns and opinions about the plan, which covers
transportation, safety in general, all modes, and not just in Dover, but Kent County as well. The
intersection has been in question for years.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that if he googled Dover/Kent County
MPO he would be able to find their website and it would have the current projects, past studies,
and probably the opportunity for that outreach. She believes that a flyer was distributed to
participants in the various committees at the Dover/Kent County MPO for the meeting that was
planned for this evening. She noted that they would make sure that the City Clerk’s Office has
the information to share when it arises.
Responding to Ms. Melson-Williams, Mr. Lewis stated that it appears to already be an in-depth
conversation and discussion concerning traffic issues on that site. Mr. Lewis’s questions
pertained to the studies and from what he has heard, studies have been conducted so he was
satisfied with the answers she had provided.
Responding to Ms. Melson-Williams, Mr. Neil acknowledged that traffic was already a known
issue and that it was in DelDOT’s hands. He did not believe that the number of people with
disabilities living in the area would impact on the traffic and that visitors coming and going
would not add to the problem. He noted that the concern was raised by Dr. Sudler based on
feedback from his constituents, and asked if they could inform their own constituents that they
were working on it and share their concerns. Mr. Neil does not believe that the property itself
was the concern.
Ms. Arndt stated that she did stop by the workshop on her way to the council meeting and picked
flyers up for everyone so that they could have the QR code to access the information.
Council President Anderson declared the public hearing open at 7:27 p.m.
Mike Ryman, 309 South Governors Avenue, Civil Engineer with Becker Morgan Group, spoke
in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ryman briefed members on the parcel at 1216 McKee
Road. (Exhibit #1)
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Ryman stated that the governor would be the person to speak
with, as the governor oversees the state agency. He explained that the governor appoints cabinet
secretaries, who in turn run the agency.
Council President Anderson declared the public hearing closed at 7:37 p.m.
Mr. Neil moved to approve the Ordinance #2024-31. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha.
Dr. Sudler expressed that he would like the governor to come out to Saulsbury Road to
experience the traffic and to help expedite traffic calming measures. He suggested that they
could discuss this issue with the mayor and city council and possibly draft something to the
governor, expressing the urgency of the situation, not only from the council members but also
from the constituents they represent.
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By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Rocha, Council by a unanimous roll call vote
(Boggerty absent) adopted Ordinance #2024-31, as follows:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF DOVER CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1216 MCKEE ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property
within the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use
of property below from C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and subject to COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to COZ-1 (Corridor
Overlay Zone).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning
designation from C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) and subject to COZ-
1 (Corridor Overlay Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to COZ-1
(Corridor Overlay Zone) on that property located at 1216 McKee Road, consisting of
1.2302 acres, owned by PAM Cubed Real Estate, LLC.
(Tax Parcel: ED-05-067.00-01-34.00-000; Planning Reference: Z-24-06; Council District 1)
ADOPTED: January 13, 2025
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 9, 2024, were
unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore
the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. (Boggerty absent)
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 2, 2025, were unanimously
approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and bore the written
approval of Mayor Christiansen.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT OF –
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Council Committee of the Whole met on December 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
with Council President Anderson presiding. Members of Council present were
Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hare, Mr. Lewis (via WebEx and out at 6:46 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Dr.
Pillsbury, and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Boggerty and Dr. Sudler were absent.
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Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members present for their
Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel, Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration), and Mr. Iriowen (Utility). Mr. Wilson (Utility) was absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Dr. Pillsbury moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock
and unanimously carried.
Council Reports – November 2024
First District
Dr. Pillsbury reported that she participated in the Ethics Ad-Hoc meeting and
qualified in the weapons training with the City of Dover Police Department in
November.
Mr. Rocha reported that he held a meeting regarding the Academy of Dover to
address parking and traffic concerns. The discussion focused on strategies to
increase parking capacity and improve traffic flow during school drop-off and
dismissal times. He explained that they are working with Dr. Marinucci to resolve
those issues.
Second District
Mr. Hare reported that someone was camping and sleeping in a pine tree at Dover
Park, and he received complaints from neighbors. Ms. Duca, Assistant City
Manager, had the Parks and Recreation Department respond and they removed the
mattress and other debris from the area, and he has been gone ever since. Mr.
Hare thanked Ms. Duca and the Parks and Recreation team.
Mr. Lewis had nothing to report.
Third District
Ms. Arndt reported that she attended the Delaware Chapter of the American
Planning Association Annual Planning Conference. She emphasized that several
awards were given, and the Planning Project of the Year went to a Dover project,
the Rail Haus – Beer Garden. She expressed congratulations to Donny and Kim
Legans who were there to accept the award. She also explained that they asked
how many people in the room had been to Rail Haus in Dover, and she was
impressed to see that at a meeting in Newark, a lot of hands went up. She stated
that it is drawing in folks from far and near and she wanted to express that good
news.
Mr. Neil reported receiving multiple emails and phone calls regarding the
stormwater charges. He met with 40 residents of Wild Meadows to help prepare a
stormwater appeal from the Homeowners Association (HOA) on their behalf. He
also met with the HOA president and Mark Nowak to discuss the appeal. He
attended a meeting with Dover Speedway officials, Sharon Duca, Assistant City
Manager, and Councilwoman Arndt. He sent an alert to the Third District’s HOA
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and civic leaders on the demise of the stormwater service fee for the year. He
reported that he inspected the Gift of Lights event on the Firefly grounds which
will be available through New Year's Day. He filed a formal complaint with the
Department of Justice (DOJ) over the attempt of RHP Properties to collect
property taxes paid to the city and county from 2023 and 2024, in 2026 rent
increases through the Wild Meadows homeowners. The DOJ ombudsman for the
manufactured housing community has stopped the attempt. He explained that the
state law guarantees lease land community owners a profit without oversight. He
participated in various events and meetings, including the Downtown Dover
Partnership meetings, Kent County Tourism meetings, a ribbon-cutting ceremony
at the John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center, the Bayhealth Medical Center
ribbon-cutting at the Blue Hen Mall, a groundbreaking ceremony on Ann Avenue
for Habitat for Humanity, a Library Foundation meeting, the Dover Speedway
Charity Luncheon Award Ceremony, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Additionally, he gave an interview with WBOC TV regarding the shopping cart
ordinance set to be introduced after the beginning of the year.
Fourth District
Dr. Sudler was absent; no report was given.
At-Large
Mr. Boggerty was absent; no report was given.
Council President Anderson
Council President Anderson reported receiving numerous inquiries regarding the
stormwater utility and marijuana ordinances. He explained that at the National
League of Cities, he found the discussion on transportation and infrastructure
hubs particularly useful. He also reported that they have worked successfully with
Milford, securing grants, and would love to work with Dover. Also, the Delaware
League of Local Governments is interested in helping as well. In addition, he
reported that he attended several community events where Thanksgiving dinners
were provided to those in need, including the giveaway of 125 turkeys with all the
fixings.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman
Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Garfinkel moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson
and unanimously carried.
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Discussion – Additional Information Regarding the State of Delaware
Pension (Naomi Poole, Human Resources Director, David S. Hugg, III, City
Manager, and Stephanie Tatman, State of Delaware Deputy Pension
Administrator)
Ms. Stephanie Tatman, State of Delaware Deputy Pension Administrator,
reviewed the background and analysis of the State of Delaware County and
Municipal General Pension Plan.
This item was informational, and committee action was not required.
Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Tatman stated that pension calculation is based
on the employee’s years of service and compensation. For example, if someone
retires at 62 with only five (5) years of service, their pension is not going to be
anywhere near what someone who worked 30 years is going to be. Therefore,
they may receive a couple of hundred dollars for a pension versus $3,000 for
someone who works 30 years.
Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Tatman stated that the reduction would be
because of age. For example, if someone was 60 and had at least 15 years of
service, they could retire with no reduction. The reduction would only come into
play if they have 15 years of service or more and are under the age of 60. A more
detailed example would be if you were 57 and had 16 years of service, you would
be eligible to retire because you would have 15 years of service and are at least 55
but there would be a 0.4% penalty for the 36 months that you fall short of the age
of 60.
Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Tatman stated that another way to look at it
could be if the employee is 55 and starts collecting a pension, they will withdraw
more from the funds than if they had worked until the age of 60. That is what the
reduction is for, to help offset the impact on the fund from people who retire at an
earlier age.
Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Tatman stated that the city could purchase any
amount of service for their employees. She explained that the state could provide
a multi-tier option. They would request an estimate from their actuary on what the
buy-in costs would be for 60 employees, for example. For example, if the city had
60 employees and wanted to purchase one (1) year of service for all of them, the
state could prepare an estimate for what that would cost the City of Dover. She
also clarified that the city could purchase any number of years that it chooses.
Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Tatman stated that the city share would be
5.7% of the salary. She also clarified that the driving factor for the employer rate
is salary. If the city were to give a significant pay increase to the employees, that
could have an impact in the long run. However, inflation does not impact the
employer contribution rate.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Ms. Tatman stated that the Office of Pensions
administers the program. The City of Dover's Human Resources Department
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would provide the state with information about the employees participating in the
plan and would submit monthly payroll details, including employee and employer
contribution rates.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Ms. Tatman stated that the Board of Pension
Trustees holds the ultimate oversight responsibility and that they have a sub-
investment committee comprised of highly experienced veterans. The committee's
members bring a range of expertise, including experience with DuPont and the
University of Delaware Endowment.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that dental and vision coverage
are separate, and the employee would be responsible for paying for the coverage.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that the employee would be
given the option to choose coverage at retirement and again each year during open
enrollment, with the option to waive coverage altogether.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that he was correct. If the city
chose a five-year service buy-in but an employee had only worked three (3) years,
the city would only pay for the three (3) years for that employee.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that it must be a one-size-fits-all
approach. The city cannot give the secretaries five (5) years and the utility
workers 10 years, it must be the same number of years for everyone participating.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that the prior service is generally
a point of contention when trying to make the same decisions in other
municipalities. Depending on the plan that is currently offered, if an employee is
close to retirement in the existing plan, that is when they have individual factors
to consider. She explained that purchasing prior service helps but is expensive, so
she recommends submitting a cost estimate to their office.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tatman stated that anyone who is close to
retirement and chooses to stay in their current 401 or 457 plan will be offered a
one-time irrevocable option to join the plan.
Annual Review of the Investment Policy (Patricia Marney,
Controller/Treasurer)
Ms. Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the Investment Policy.
Staff recommended approval of the policy with no changes.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried.
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By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s
recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. (Boggerty absent)
Sole Vendor Purchase Approval for the HVAC System Upgrade – Dover
Police Department (Chief Johnson)
Chief Johnson reviewed the background and analysis regarding the sole vendor
purchase for the HVAC system upgrade.
Staff recommended approval of the sole vendor purchase from Service Unlimited,
New Castle, DE.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s
recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. (Boggerty absent)
Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting
adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Neil presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and
unanimously carried.
Annual Engineering Consultant’s Report on the Operation and Maintenance
of the Electric System – Fiscal Year 2025 (Patricia Marney,
Controller/Treasurer, and Paul Waddell, Electric Director)
Ms. Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer, and Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric
Director, reviewed the background and analysis of the Engineering Consultant’s
Report on the Operation and Maintenance of the Electric System for Fiscal Year
2023.
Staff recommended acceptance of the report.
Ms. Marney clarified for the record that the report is for the Fiscal Year 2023.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Marney stated that she is correct in that all utilities
are having the same issues regionally because expenses are higher because of the
cost of natural gas and the Indian River Power Plant.
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Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Marney stated that she is correct in noting that it
seems the city is being penalized because expenses exceed revenue. She further
explained that, according to the bond resolution, the city must maintain a specific
ratio. With the draft financials, the city is currently at 0.98, but it needs to be at
1.25.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Waddell stated that to the best of his knowledge,
the Indian River payments are complete for the Reliability Must-Run (RMR). He
clarified that this payment represented the additional amount that had been
required monthly. He stated that all of the electric providers in the area went
through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and tried to get the
rate reduced and they were able to get them drastically reduced from the initial
costs.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Waddell stated that natural gas prices have settled
back down. He explained that the report was based on data from two (2) years
ago, when natural gas prices went through the roof. He added that they had
budgeted for that year on the lower side, as such a rise had not been anticipated.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Ms. Marney stated that she is still working on the fiscal
year 2024 report along with the engineering consultants and they will be working
on that over the next few months.
Mr. Hare moved to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Iriowen and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee’s
recommendation, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. (Boggerty absent)
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing
no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the
Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the
Whole Report, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
(Boggerty absent)
MONTHLY REPORTS – NOVEMBER 2024
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, the following monthly reports were
accepted by consent agenda (Boggerty absent):
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager’s Report
Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
Police Chief’s Report
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Fire Chief’s Report
APPOINTMENTS
By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded
by Dr. Pillsbury, and carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Boggerty absent)
Dover Housing Authority - Enrico LePore - Fill Remainder of Six-Year Term to Expire
August 2030
JANUARY 5-6, 2025, SNOW OPERATIONS REPORT – SHARON DUCA, ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
Mr. Anderson informed members that no action could be taken because proper notice had not
been given to everyone for any decisions, and that the discussion was only informational.
Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager, briefed members on the Snow Operations Report.
(Exhibit #2)
Responding to Ms. Duca, Mr. Rocha mentioned that the pretreatment for brine could be
improved if they could develop a mechanism that would allow them to brine the streets. He
noted that he was not an advocate for salt, since salt added to the destruction of the asphalt over
time. He believed that the brine would be more sensitive to asphalt. He suggested that trucks go
through the communities pre-treating the roads before a storm, it could be an effective solution.
Mr. Rocha proposed that they could work out a deal with DelDOT to purchase brine to avoid the
need for storage and use that for the communities.
Mr. Rocha pointed out that how they operate and clear the streets now could help reduce the
amount of ice later on. He believed that they could tend to the streets better, by doing it that way.
Mr. Rocha explained that pretreatment was very important and that DelDOT would have an
easier time. DelDOT pretreats the state roads and if they pivoted and did that as well, the
neighborhoods would become a lot safer after a storm.
Responding to Ms. Duca, Mr. Lewis stated that there were too many issues concerning the snow
being plowed and he was aware of the blade of the plows having to be two (2) to three (3) inches
above the asphalt because of the manhole coverings. He noted that the major issue was ice. He
suggested that Ms. Duca do an analysis and bring it back to Council, in particular, during the
budget hearings, showing the cost to have contractors go out to do the salting. It was indicated
that the City of Dover has four (4) trucks that plow. Mr. Lewis did not know if there would be a
sufficient amount of money in the budget to purchase another truck or two (2) because dump
trucks are expensive. He would like Ms. Duca to find out the cost of hiring contractors to salt
developments that have severe ice. Mr. Lewis stated that the matter needed to be addressed
because his concerns are with someone slipping, falling and injuring themselves as it would fall
on the city because the roads were not salted.
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Hugg had no announcements.
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MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Christiansen echoed Council’s appreciation for the employees working on the snow
removal. He announced that the First Annual Fire and Ice Festival would be on January 17 and
18, 2025, sponsored by the City of Dover and Downtown Dover Partnership. It would have
beautiful ice sculptures and several activities that would be happening in the downtown area. He
encouraged everyone to show up.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Sudler congratulated Deputy Chief Spicer for the tremendous job for the City of Dover.
Mayor Christiansen noted that throughout the years, his service was recognized and appreciated,
despite some things that may have transpired. Dr. Sudler stated that it was very heartfelt to have
been there for his final walk.
Mr. Rocha announced that his chapter Zeta Rho Lambda would host its Reverend Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025, at the Modern Maturity Center. The doors
open at 7:00 a.m. and people could contact him to get a ticket.
Mr. Hare announced that there would be a Martin Luther King Celebration Program featuring the
Sankofa String Orchestra & Drums at Delaware State University in the Education and
Humanities Building, which starts at noon on January 20, 2025.
Mr. Anderson acknowledged the Dover Fire Department and Fire Chief Carey for the use of the
fire department buildings during the snowstorm, so city crews would have a place to get warm
and receive refreshments during their 12-hour shifts. He greatly appreciated the Fire Department
for taking those steps. Mr. Anderson also highlighted that after being shot in the line of duty,
Deputy Chief Spicer had the option to retire medically. However, instead of retiring, he chose to
continue serving and contributed several more years of dedicated service. Deputy Chief Spicer
was dedicated to the community with the highest level of excellence and represented them in the
FBI Academy which he graduated from. Mr. Anderson noted that Deputy Chief Spicer has a
great career story, and thanked him for his service to the community and his dedication and
hopefully they will get him back sometime in the future.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
ANDRIA L. BENNETT
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by the City Council during their
Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025, are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 – Mike Ryman - Presentation for the Ordinance #2024-31 – 1216 McKee Road
Exhibit #2 – Sharon Duca - Presentation on Snow Operations Report
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EXHIBIT #1
Regular City Council Meeting of 01/13/2025
Item #6.
PA M C U B E D R E A L E S TAT E , L L C
CITY OF DOVER CITY COUNCIL
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LO CAT IO N M AP Item #6.
McKEE ROAD
SUBJECT PARCEL
COLLEGE ROAD
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REQUESTED REZONING Item #6.
• Petition for an amendment to zoning map for the subject parcel from current zoning
category of C-PO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone) to IO (Institutional and
Office Zone).
• The parcel remains subject to Corridor Overlay Zone-1 regulations.
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REZONING CRITERIA Item #6.
• Whether adequate public services and infrastructure exist or can be created or
expanded to serve the needs of any additional demand as a result of such
change:
• Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change would be compatible with
the existing uses and zones in the area concerned:
• Whether the proposed plan is in compliance with the City of Dover’s current
comprehensive plan:
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REZONING CRITERIA Item #6.
• Whether adequate public services and • According to the City of Dover Public Works and City of
infrastructure exist or can be created Dover Electrical Department, the subject parcel has access
or expanded to serve the needs of any to City water, sewer, and electrical utilities.
additional demand as a result of such
change:
• IO Is a permitted zone in the Office and Office Park Land
• Whether the uses permitted by the Development Matrix of the Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed change would be compatible subject property is located along the McKee Road / Route 15
with the existing uses and zones in the corridor on the north side of the City. There are numerous
area concerned: examples of institutional and office applications operating
along the McKee Road and Saulsbury Road corridor.
• Whether the proposed plan is in • From Dover’s 2019 comprehensive plan, the parcel is
compliance with the City of Dover’s currently designated Office and Office Parks land use
current comprehensive plan: category. This category is meant to encourage the creation
of Office and Office Parks. The Rezoning request to IO is
consistent with the Land Use Classification of Office And
Office Parks. The zoning change would allow the parcel to be
developed in a commercial “Institutional” type application.
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CITY OF DOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - MAP 12-1 Item #6.
SUBJECT PARCEL
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N E I G H B O R H O O D C O M PAT I B I L I T Y - M A P 1 2 - 1 Item #6.
SUBJECT PARCEL
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE Item #6.
• The rezoning aims to accomplish the City
of Dover’s goals for Government and
Institutional Land Uses category:
✓ The permitted use allows the parcel to
support an existing institution that is
integrated into the community and
allows for room for expansion.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPLIANCE Item #6.
• Zoning classification IO falls within the
acceptable zoning districts for the
Office and Office Parks land use
category in the 2019 Comprehensive
Plan.
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EXHIBIT #2
Regular City Council Meeting of 01/13/2025
Item #6.
ROAD CHECK
2025
Thursday January 9,
2025
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MAYFAIR
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MAYFAIR
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ELM TERRACE
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ELM
TERRACE
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ORCHARD AVE
AND LOTUS
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ORCHARD AVE AND
LOTUS
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MORIARITY STREET
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MORIARITY STREET
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WHY DO WE DO, WHAT WE DO?
Responsible to clear a total of 133.5 miles of roadway. Of those, 21.2 miles (15.9%) are critical
and 8.6 miles (6.4%) are emergency routes.
Plowing of those critical and emergency routes must be done at the onset of the storm and
done throughout the storm. This keeps the main arteries open.
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, EMS) help determine the what and why an area is
considered critical or emergency.
We typically do not enter residential ares until the snow has stopped falling and we have full
control over the emergency and critical areas. (If it is drifting badly, we may not get into the
residential areas until the winds subside.) In addition, residential ares are not plowed unless
the snow depth exceeds 4”.
We do not salt residential areas. This is a resource issue: staff, money, equipment and
materials.
When we have large amounts that pile up, once we can free up dump trucks, we haul the
large piles (particularly in cul-de-sacs) to Schutte Park.
Plows are not dropped to pavement level. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers and
infrastructure, plows maintain a height of approximately 3” from the ground when plowing.
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WHAT WORKED FOR US? Item #6.
Contractors
Light snow – it was not a wet and heavy snow
Sunshine – some areas get more sun
All staff had personalized (to the city) snow plow
training.
All Critical and Emergency Routes were brined /
pretreated.
Critical/High Priority Routes were treated with salt.
Emergency Routes were treated with brine.
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WHAT WORKED AGAINST US?
Winds (winds on January 9, 2025 were 21 mph)
Starting asphalt temp was 27° at the onset of the storm which caused it
to stick and ice faster.
Bitterly cold temps lasted for days.
Drifting
We don’t get large snow accumulations often, so we have resource
issues which include staff, money, equipment and materials.
Not moving vehicles off the roadways.
The storm started at night.
Duration – the snow lasted almost 24 hours
We experienced the same thing the State of Delaware and many parts
of Maryland reported. WBOC had good coverage of the struggles in DE
and MD (aired on 1/9/25).
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Special thanks to all who worked
the storm - in every capacity.
It is greatly appreciated!
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole met on January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President
Anderson presiding. Members of Council present were Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare,
Mr. Lewis (via WebEx), Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Dr. Sudler. Mayor Christiansen
was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Garfinkel, and
Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Iriowen and Mr. Wilson (Utility)
were absent.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously
carried.
Council Reports – December 2024
First District
Dr. Pillsbury reported that she attended their First District Town Hall in December. She explained
that it was not well attended but very helpful. She also reported attending all the holiday
celebrations and especially enjoyed the Kwanza celebration.
Mr. Rocha reported that he attended the same events as Dr. Pillsbury. He was present for the tree
lighting ceremony and was the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the Dashing Through Downtown
Dover Parade on Loockerman Street.
Second District
Mr. Hare reported that the tree lighting ceremony was cold and many of the kids were gone by the
time Santa arrived.
Mr. Lewis had nothing to report.
Third District
Mr. Neil reported that he and Ms. Arndt attended the tree lighting ceremony and they “knocked it
out of the ballpark” on “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. He received a constituent complaint
regarding shots heard in the Garrison Track, the constituent wanted to know if hunting is still
allowed there. He also received a complaint regarding an exceptionally high water bill which Jason
Lyon promptly followed up on. He reported receiving multiple complaints regarding snow removal
in Wild Meadows. He attended the Library Board meeting and noted that statistically, Kent County
residents are using the library more than city residents. Under the new formula, the reimbursement
to the city continues to drop. Brian Sylvester, Library Director, intends to prepare a presentation
for Kent County Levy Court to request adjusting the formula. Mr. Neil reported sending alerts to
the Third District Civic and Homeowners Association leaders regarding the January 13, 2025,
Safety Action Workshop held at the Modern Maturity Center, KnowBe4 Scam Alerts, snow
removal updates, and resumption of trash pickup.
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Ms. Arndt reported that she attended the wonderful holiday events. She thanked the staff and
volunteers who made the events possible. She also thanked the Dover Fire Department for allowing
her to ride in the fire engine so that she did not have to walk in the cold during the parade. She
emphasized her enthusiasm for being able to use the fire siren. She attended the 10th anniversary
event of the Downtown Development District held at Rail Haus which celebrated the City of
Dover's 10 years in the program. Lastly, she attended the Loockerman Street Tour with Governor-
Elect Meyer. She explained that it was nice to spend time with him but even more so with the
merchants on Loockerman. She explained that there is a lot of energy and excitement about what
is to come, and she is looking forward to supporting them as a council member.
Fourth District
Dr. Sudler reported that he attended the celebration and final walk for Deputy Chief Spicer as well
as the tree lighting ceremony. He received complaints about overgrown tree limbs on Forest
Avenue as well as Conwell Street. He stated he would turn the pictures over to the City Manager
and Assistant City Manager to aid in getting those complaints addressed. He reported receiving a
call from a constituent asking the city to create a Homeowner Association Task Force. The
constituent stated that those who are part of a homeowners association do not feel they are being
treated fairly.
At-Large
Mr. Boggerty reported that he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Bethany Hall-Long as well
as the inauguration of the 153rd General Assembly of Delaware. Mr. Boggerty also paid his
respects to Richard “Mouse” Smith, Delaware NAACP President, who tragically passed away
unexpectedly. Lastly, Mr. Boggerty reported that on February 8, 2025, he will be hosting a faith-
based workshop sponsored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America. They will be showcasing
the local youth, artists, and music. Youths aged 10 to high school are welcome to register with
talents ranging from singing, writing, musical instruments, dance, and art. Registration will be free
and the event is scheduled to be held at The WELL Church. On January 31, 2025, a round table
discussion will be held regarding the movie The Forge at The WELL Church. The discussion will
be geared towards young men, fathers, and uncles.
Council President Anderson
Council President Anderson reported that he was unable to attend the tree-lighting ceremony due
to being ill. He commended Sankofa on raising the bar on events surrounding the December
holidays. He stated they always bring an international flavor to Christmas from different places
around the world and he is looking forward to their Martin Luther King events on January 20,
2025. Mr. Anderson reported that on January 18, 2025, he will be attending a preinaugural
reception to provide a positive opportunity for the city. He stated there have been positive
interactions and meetings with legislators, creating a partnership to represent the mutual
constituents. He reported that the constituents from Kirkwood Street had some complaints
regarding snow removal, but Queen Street noted that everything was handled perfectly. He praised
the sanitation crews for picking up five days' worth of trash in three days after working 12-hour
shifts during the snowstorm. Mr. Anderson also reported attending the 10th anniversary event of
the Downtown Development District held at Rail Haus.
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Selection Process of New City Solicitor (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager)
Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background information regarding the
selection process of a new city solicitor.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler thanked him for compiling the data. Dr. Sudler requested a
list be compiled of the services that the city is currently paying for. He would like to see the top
three areas for which they provide services. He recommended that the conceptual models be
provided to the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee so that they can absorb which
model might be the best fit for the city. Whether they would like to hire an attorney who would
work directly and solely for the City of Dover or what they have been traditionally doing.
Dr. Sudler requested that the city publicly post the position and refrain from contacting any
individuals directly, to ensure an unbiased hiring process. Dr. Sudler also recommended going
outside of Delaware to see what small municipalities in Maryland are doing and bring that to the
committee. Dr. Sudler would like to use that information to compile criteria. He would like to see
the top five issues that the new solicitor will be dealing with.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that he could certainly do that. He also stated that any
individual chosen must be a member of the Delaware Bar and have been practicing law in
Delaware. Mr. Hugg stated that they will also need to include attorneys who specialize in other
areas such as unions and police matters.
Dr. Sudler requested the breakdown of funds that the City is paying by specialty or expertise
(unions/police matters) versus how much the city pays the City Solicitor. Dr. Sudler hopes to find
an attorney who specializes in many different areas to save the city money. Dr. Sudler noted that
currently in the code it does not state that the city has authority to hire outside attorneys, so that
may need to be changed.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that some of the attorneys on the list only represent
one municipality and a lot of that sometimes depends on where their offices are located. There are
a few others who have made representing municipalities a specialty. Mr. Hugg noted that they
could specify that the attorney would only represent the City of Dover. Mr. Hugg did reference the
City of Rehoboth’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and how they did discuss in-house counsel
as a full-time employee.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he believes there is enough work for an in-house
attorney and that an in-house attorney would make sense.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that having an in-house attorney could save the city
money and give them more access to an attorney who does not charge $400 an hour every 15
minutes. The attorney would be available for Council meetings, Committee meetings, and other
meetings as requested. Mr. Hugg noted that there are some advantages to having an in-house
attorney.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he does not believe that they could find an attorney
who fits all their needs and that he would not recommend that either. He explained that having
worked with bond counsel, labor union, and employment counsel, they are specialized fields and
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he would be very cautious of the in-house attorney handling everything. Mr. Hugg noted that right
now the City Solicitor and himself are the ones that reach out and work with outside counsel on a
regular basis.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Ms. Arndt recommended not making the RFQ process restricted. She
recommended creating a list that was fairly general but still encompassed all the necessary
requirements. That would give Council the opportunity to negotiate further once they see the
proposals. Then at that point, if there are other items that they may want to include, they can
negotiate with the applicant.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hugg stated that if they look at the Rehoboth RFQ documents,
under requirements and duties, the fifth one mentions that there are items that the attorney should
be familiar with. Then it sets out a list of possible areas of law, so it does not only state land use,
zoning, or finance.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Ms. Arndt stated she believes that the Rehoboth RFQ is a good one to
build from.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Mr. Boggerty stated that he would be cautious about attempting to find
a one-stop shop. While they can have a general attorney who can advise and guide them, they want
subject matter experts to the best of their ability, especially because of the time restraints that it
could take to perform the task.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that the code does not give them a whole lot of advice
as far as the Deputy Solicitor. It requires that there be an attorney licensed to practice in Delaware
in a manner as determined by the city solicitor. He stated that historically they have not had a great
deal of involvement in selecting the Deputy Solicitor. Mr. Hugg noted that he would be very
concerned about having a deputy in a different firm. Mr. Hugg stated that they may want to think
about the deputy position and tighten the criteria a bit or define a little more thoroughly what the
deputy’s primary role is.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Hugg stated that he would not recommend having an RFQ for each
position. Mr. Hugg noted that the language in the code is very vague so it may be to their advantage
to at least spell it out more. In addition to stating that they are to be a member of the Delaware Bar
and practice for at least five years, maybe a little more specificity with three years’ experience in
land use law, and two years’ experience in another field that defines a little more of what the job
is.
Mr. Hare stated that if they hire a solicitor or if they hire an in-house solicitor, they are going to
be held responsible for the advice they give the city to act on. He believes that the solicitor should
have the majority of the input on who their deputy is going to be. Mr. Hare explained that if the
solicitor is not available then the deputy solicitor attends in their place. Mr. Hare stated that they
should hire the solicitor, and then have the solicitor make recommendations for the Deputy
Solicitor position. He believes that their main focus should be to get the solicitor hired and then
worry about the deputy, but not do both at the same time.
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Dr. Sudler suggested hiring two hybrid lawyers and a hybrid paralegal who has multiple skill sets.
Dr. Sudler stated that his main concern is that sometimes, the deputy solicitor is being paid the
same amount as the solicitor.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg noted that in other contracts there is a $50 to $100 difference
because the primary solicitors are charging $500 an hour to begin with.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that it was Crystal Carey, who is another attorney at
Schmittinger and Rodriguez. She practices a lot as if she were an outside specialty attorney for the
city. He believes she handles employment and finance law.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler stated that he would like to add to the code that the deputy
solicitor has at least five years of practicing law experience as well.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated that Mr. Rodriguez did indicate to him that they would
continue to provide services if the city is not able to hire a new solicitor by May. Mr. Rodriguez
has indicated that they will not walk away from the city, but they have indicated clearly that they
do not want to continue to be the city’s solicitor on a full-time basis.
Responding to Mr. Hugg, Dr. Sudler stated that he would like to see a clause added to the code
that the outgoing city solicitor must provide the city with more than 90 or 120 days to properly
search for a new solicitor. Possibly a six-month process.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Council President Anderson stated that he does not think that they
should shy away from sending notifications to all the firms that provide municipal law as long as
they send it to all of them. They cannot pick and choose who to send the notice to. They will also
be sending it out in a variety of ways, such as the legal section of the newspaper, the city’s website,
and the Delaware League of Local Governments.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that there is a subscription service through the
Delaware Bar for attorney solicitations as well.
Mr. Rocha stated that he would like to have the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
committee sit down with Mr. Hugg to figure out the best way to produce the RFQ.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that at the bottom of page three of Rehoboth’s RFQ,
there is a reference to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) opinion that the selection must be
open to the public. Mr. Hugg requested the city clerk to research that particular FOIA decision so
they would know precisely what the issues were that resulted in that decision.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Neil presiding.
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Adoption of Agenda
Dr. Pillsbury moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously
carried. (City Clerk’s Office Note: Mr. Iriowen was noted as being present prior to the committee
meeting but did not successfully contact the clerk, therefore he is considered absent.)
Request for Alley Abandonment (Improved) – Downtown Mobility Center Project (Dawn
Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) – (Alley extending north from Minor Street. Alley which
is located in the block between South Governors Avenue and South Bradford Street)
Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the background and analysis regarding
the request for abandonment of the improved alley.
Staff recommended that the referenced alley be abandoned. If the Utility Committee and/or City
Council was in favor of proceeding with the proposed abandonment the following actions were
recommended: 1) The Downtown Dover Partnership would have to work with Public Works to
relocate two dumpsters for downtown business trash removal and that a waterline would also need
to be relocated; 2) That City Council adopt a Resolution setting a public hearing regarding the
proposed abandonment for February 10, 2025.
Mr. Hare moved to accept staff recommendations.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that currently the alley is improved,
meaning it has pavement, and it is owned as a public alley that the city would hold ownership of.
In some cases, it crosses individual property lines, but it has been treated as a public alley. She
explained that the abandonment is a process to relinquish the ownership of the land mass and that
the alley was distributed to the adjacent property owners. In this case, the adjacent property owners
at the time are a mix of different individual organizations, including the City of Dover.
Ms. Melson-Williams noted that the long-term plan for the six parcels is to be consolidated into
one large tract of land for the development of a building.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that parcels 148 and 150 are owned by an
entity that was associated with representatives of the partnership. She noted that the process would
be that the Utility Committee make a recommendation and that it would be forwarded to City
Council. City Council has a few steps that they would have to take for the abandonment of an
alley, which would include a public hearing at a council meeting and the adoption of a resolution
to take such action.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the short answer would be yes that the
Downtown Dover Partnership would have control of the property, or some entity would. She noted
that there has been separate action by council regarding some of the city-owned parcels in that
area, but this would be a specific process focused on the area of the alley.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that currently, the City of Dover maintains
that property. She was unsure if it was in the Charter or the Dover Code of Ordinances that would
give council the power to lay out, locate, abandon, et cetera, the streets, sidewalks, alleys, and the
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like. There were statements about the abandonment in that it would mean a transfer of ownership,
not necessarily one of neglect.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated it would be located in Article Two, Section
27, but was unsure if that was the Dover Code of Ordinance reference or a Charter reference.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Hare stated that it would have been easier if it had said that this was
the alley where they wanted to build the parking garage and that the city would be turning the
property over to the Downtown Dover Partnership. He believed that everyone would have
understood that without going through all the abandonment discussion, and that the Downtown
Dover Partnership would be responsible for that property once it went through all the approvals,
not the city.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the developer of the project would
have to fund the relocation of the water line in conjunction with the plans approved by the city’s
Department of Water and Wastewater. She does not believe it would be part of the overall utility
project in the Loockerman Street Corridor.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the alley would become part of the
development area for the building. It would be dissolved, as Mr. Lewis said. She noted that the
land that currently served as that alley would become part of the overall development project area,
and the building would take up the six parcels. It would no longer be a way to cross that area
because the proposed building is a large rectangle that would encompass that area.
Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Melson-Williams clarified that the alleyway would not be in
existence.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the planning office was not involved with
knowing the value of the property. She believed that the code gave council the discretion regarding
how the transfer occurs and whether it would need to be purchased or other considerations in
transferring the title to it.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that code citation could be found in Article
Two (2), Section 27, Power of Council to locate, layout, and locate abandoned streets and
sidewalks. She believed that it was part of their Charter.
Mr. Hare moved to accept staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt
and unanimously carried.
Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvement Project Update (Jason Lyon,
Water/Wastewater Director)
Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis of the Meeting
House Branch Drainage Improvement Project.
Staff recommended that the committee provide a recommended direction, based upon the two
options provided by staff, to City Council for acceptance and implementation.
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Dr. Sudler stated that with a lot of financial constraints that the city has gone through, he would
go with option two, reduce the scope of the project to meet the minimum requirements of the
Environmental Improvement Project (EIP).
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon confirmed with the state that the bond bill money could not
be used for the Environmental Improvement Project (EIP).
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that it would be removing the clarifying rings, planting
a meadow, and landscape, and providing a repairing buffer. He noted that a repairing buffer was
like a filter before the water goes into the river, but there would be no drainage improvements with
that.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that the original plan was kind of an open channel
through that area, and then revised that to be a culvert, which would allow for future development.
The plan was that they would remove any of the contaminated soil as part of the drainage project
in concert and the clarifying rings would then stay there because they were thinking about
redeveloping it. They would renegotiate with them to eventually redevelop the site. He noted that
they do not want to dump a bunch of money into it now until they can get it figured out.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that they could go with option two, it could be
redeveloped but the drainage would not be there to help. In his opinion, it would not be prudent to
develop that site with not enough drainage to pull that through that area, it would be a flooded
mess.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that the Bayhealth property area was prone to flooding,
even though they have been lucky not to experience an event so far. He noted that any event
exceeding a 10-year storm, which would have a one in ten chance of happening, would result in
flooding in that area.
Mr. Neil stated that the idea of having stormwater as an enterprise fund was a wise decision, but
the outcome was not wise. He believed that they needed to go back to that because they needed
that as a permanent source of funding for stormwater. He explained that the first step would be to
take a look as fast as possible at reverse engineering the financials. Mr. Neil stated that they need
to consider all properties, including those that do not pay taxes, and divide it up in terms of the
money that they need using the smaller houses that are located throughout the city, moving up to
how much it would cost them, and then move up to the larger buildings and see what the costs
would be for those. There needs to be another method of figuring out how to make the equity
between the actual size of the houses or buildings that they are dealing with. Mr. Neil explained
that when 30% or more of the properties were not paying taxes, the amount should not have
exceeded what it did, so the process had to be reversed.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Lyon stated that if they went with the Environmental Improvement
Project (EIP), there would be no upstream drainage improvement project. He noted that it would
just do the minimum and the meadow would be there, which would not improve any drainage
issues. Mr. Lyon explained that in the notes, they would have to break those agreements, and those
discussions would have to happen with the consultants and the organizations involved. He stated
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that it would be imperative that they have a game plan for sustainable payments for this, but it is
not his jurisdiction. He believed that they should get the drainage improvement project done. It is
just a matter of making sure that they have a sustainable plan going forward for it and that it would
be the biggest anchor of their capital program for stormwater in the next five years and it needs to
be accounted for.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated that there has been a conversation with DNREC about
the Environmental Improvement Project (EIP). They have been willing to work with the city on a
timeline, in regard to the bond bill money, the $8.3 million that would come from the state. He
mentioned that they have funds that need to be used before June 30, 2026, but he had received
verbal confirmation from the state that they would extend the date if needed.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon acknowledged that there are taxes and payments are out-of-
pocket expenses for constituents but reminded them that if the project keeps getting delayed, the
cost will rise due to inflation.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Lyon stated that his prediction for the cost to go up would be
roughly 3.5% per year.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Lyon stated that they had not considered the idea of bonding
the project. He noted that it would come with interest, but they could take a look at that and bring
it back to the committee.
Mr. Neil suggested that Mr. Lyon work with his staff to find out what the process would be for
bonding and reinstating the enterprise fund in a different formula so that they could have options
to look at and how it would work.
No action was taken at this time.
Evaluation of Proposals – White Oak Road Pump Station Grit Removal System Engineering
Support (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director)
Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis of the
evaluation of proposals for the White Oak Road Pump Station Grit Removal System Engineering
Support.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Century Engineering for the White Oak Road Pump
Station Grit Removal System Engineering Support, RFP #25-0013WW, for the amount of
$65,620.
Dr. Sudler moved to accept staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare
and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection the
meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Item #7.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JANUARY 14, 2025 PAGE 10
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously
carried.
Economic Development Fund and Community Development Fund Guidelines (David S.
Hugg, III, City Manager
Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the proposed Economic Development Fund and
Community Development Fund guidelines.
Staff recommended approval of the recommended guidelines.
Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Hugg agreed that they would need something more specific and
directed to administer a project. He stated that it was part of the plan and that he was going to take
one piece at a time to make sure that council was on board with how they were going to do things.
He would then bring something to them depending on whether the application was to be approved
by council or not, but he could bring that to them in the next few weeks.
Ms. Arndt moved to add a follow-up on receipts or proof that funds were administered in
the way that they were intended, a specified timeline so that money is not administered and
sit for several years, a means to claw back the funds if the project is not completed and to
make sure that it is not to benefit one person, property, or business owner, it is to benefit the
community and that must be demonstrated. The motion was seconded by Dr. Sudler and
carried with Mr. Lewis abstaining.
Ms. Arndt clarified that she intended to approve the guidelines with the inclusion of the items
listed, along with the understanding that they will be developing a process.
Proposed Ordinance #2025-02 – Project Carry-Forward Budget Balances/Proposed Budget
Amendments (Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer)
Ms. Patricia Marney, Controller/Treasurer reviewed the proposed carry-forward budget balances
and Proposed Ordinance #2025-02.
Staff recommended approval of the proposed Budget Amendments totaling $24,744,582 for
Fiscal Year 2025 and adoption of Ordinance #2025-02.
Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Marney stated that the items that they would need to look out for
would be the stormwater utility. She mentioned that they are reviewing different qualifications and
how they can continually fund stormwater utility expenditures. As of right now, they have moved
back to the general fund. Fortunately, they have not finished transferring all of the transfers for
assets and the employees through the financials as far as booking those entries. As they are looking
at the budget being carried forward, those items are already in the general fund. She noted that the
documentation was provided in the packet.
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Ms. Marney stated that they do need to work together as a team to re-evaluate the needs for
stormwater utility and come back with a different plan. She believes that they would need a tax
increase and then how they packaged that to the citizens going forward would be a challenge for
all of them.
Ms. Arndt moved to accept the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Shevock and unanimously carried.
Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration
Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting,
hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
David L. Anderson
Council President
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CITY OF DOVER Item #20.
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
As of December 31, 2024 FY25
FY25 FY25 Unaudited 50%
ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY24 Unaudited FY23 Unaudited
GENERAL FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Property Taxes 16,300,000 16,300,000 16,367,600 100.4% Billed at the beginning of FY 15,679,300 15,546,900
2 Payment In Lieu of Taxes 546,000 546,000 578,400 105.9% Billed at the beginning of FY 543,800 540,700
3 Transfer from Electric Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 4,166,700 41.7% 8,000,000 8,000,000
4 Intrafund Service Receipts Electric 4,849,500 4,849,500 1,698,400 35.0% 3,767,800 3,702,300
5 Transfer from Transfer Tax Fund 2,000,000 2,000,000 1,617,300 80.9% 2,320,400 2,334,900
6 Business Licenses 1,616,400 1,616,400 1,526,700 94.5% 1,484,300 1,452,200
7 Intrafund Service Receipts Water 1,323,400 1,323,400 463,500 35.0% 1,028,200 1,010,300
8 Intrafund Service Receipts Wastewater 953,300 953,300 333,900 35.0% 740,700 727,800
9 Sanitation Fees 4,851,600 4,851,600 1,216,400 25.1% 3,966,500 3,652,800
10 Permits & Other Licenses 1,797,000 1,797,000 810,400 45.1% 2,706,600 2,407,000
11 Transfer from Municipal Street Aid Fund 750,000 750,000 384,400 51.3% 789,500 796,800
12 Fines & Police Revenue 781,100 781,100 492,100 63.0% 695,400 630,200
13 Police Extra Duty Fees 497,500 497,500 453,600 91.2% 597,500 470,600
14 Transfer from Police Grant Funds 310,000 310,000 36,800 11.9% 528,700 71,200
15 Police Pension Grant 620,000 620,000 - 0.0% Rec'd January 25 $416.9k 812,400 43,800
16 Court of Chancery Fees 3,500,000 3,500,000 1,977,900 56.5% 4,092,700 2,021,300
17 Transfer from Water/Wastewater Fund 2,000,000 2,000,000 833,300 41.7% 1,000,000 2,000,000
18 Transfer from Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 50,000 50,000 - 0.0% 66,100 54,500
19 Transfer from Lodging Tax 500,000 500,000 222,100 44.4% - -
20 Transfer from Ambulance Service 600,000 600,000 294,100 49.0% - -
21 Library Revenues & County Reciprocal Pymt 308,100 308,100 218,900 71.0% 419,800 579,300
22 Franchise Fees 600,000 600,000 125,700 21.0% 396,500 424,000
23 General Fund Grant Receipts 98,500 98,500 126,900 128.8% 161,100 468,600
24 Recreation Revenue 145,000 145,000 73,500 50.7% 140,400 148,200
Penalties $27.0k; Sale of Assets $128.6k; Rent $100.1k;
25 Other Miscellaneous Receipts 1,356,800 1,356,800 270,700 20.0% GSB $12.8k 3,221,300 313,900
26 Interest Income 50,000 50,000 78,600 157.2% 72,800 269,700
TOTALS $ 56,404,200 $ 56,404,200 $ 34,367,900 60.9% $ 53,231,800 $ 47,667,000
Final Budget $ 53,231,800 $ 47,667,000
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CITY OF DOVER Item #20.
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024
QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT
As of December 31, 2024 FY25
FY25 FY25 Unaudited 50.0%
ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY24 Unaudited FY23 Unaudited
WATER FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Water Fees $ 6,566,900 $ 6,566,900 $ 3,697,600 56.3% $ 6,544,600 $ 6,711,400
2 Water Impact Fees 230,000 230,000 175,000 76.1% 353,500 393,300
3 Water Tank Space Leasing 450,500 450,500 537,700 119.4% Billed at beginning of FY 423,600 399,800
4 Interest Income 100,000 100,000 87,300 87.3% 266,900 170,300
Penalties $6.7K; Water Meters $23.9K; Sale of Assets
5 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 82,700 82,700 76,900 93.0% $31.7K; State Grant $14.6K 90,700 70,600
TOTALS $ 7,430,100 $ 7,430,100 $ 4,574,500 61.6% $ 7,679,300 $ 7,745,400
Final Budget $ 7,679,300 $ 7,745,400
FY25 FY25 Unaudited 50.0%
ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY24 Unaudited FY23 Unaudited
WASTEWATER FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Wastewater Fees $ 4,193,600 $ 4,193,600 $ 2,471,300 58.9% 4,672,400 4,590,000
2 Wastewater Adjustment Fees - County Trtmt 3,672,600 3,672,600 2,160,800 58.8% 3,369,700 3,029,800
3 Groundwater Inflow Adjustment 1,977,400 1,977,400 1,167,200 59.0% 2,180,800 2,135,600
4 Wastewater Impact Fees 230,000 230,000 147,100 64.0% 312,500 357,700
5 Interest Income 100,000 100,000 107,100 107.1% 298,600 160,500
6 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 50,200 50,200 36,900 73.5% Penalties $16.4K; Sale of Assets $20.5K 75,300 37,000
TOTALS $ 10,223,800 $ 10,223,800 $ 6,090,400 59.6% $ 10,909,300 $ 10,310,600
Final Budget $ 10,909,300 $ 10,310,600
FY25 FY25 Unaudited 50.0%
ORIGINAL REVISED YTD % BUDGET FY24 Unaudited FY23 Unaudited
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND BUDGET BUDGET REVENUES RECEIVED COMMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1 Sales to Customers $ 91,131,200 $ 91,131,200 $ 45,716,400 50.2% $ 85,003,300 $ 75,400,700
2 Purchase Power Adjustment - - 100 0.0% - 16,465,600
3 Utility Tax 1,356,100 1,356,100 733,300 54.1% 1,365,900 1,516,700
4 Rate Stabilization Reserve - - - 0.0% 900,000 10,000,000
Penalties $77.1k; Rent $29.1k; General Service Billing
$224.7k; Misc Revenue $160.7k; Sale of Assets $11.8k;
5 Miscellaneous Revenue 954,000 954,000 663,200 69.5% All Other $159.8k 2,514,400 429,600
6 Interest Income 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,416,000 94.4% 2,220,500 1,022,000
TOTALS $ 94,941,300 $ 94,941,300 $ 48,529,000 51.1% $ 92,004,100 $ 104,834,600
Final Budget $ 92,004,100 $ 104,834,600
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Item #21.
City of Dover
Capital Investment Plan and Project Status Report
As of December 31, 2024
2nd Quarter FY25
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 Sanitation Stormwater Electric CIP
Budget Balance $ 348,200 $ 114,500 $ - $ - $ 5,110,900 $ 1,900,100 $ 767,900 $ 33,165,000 $ 41,406,600
Miscellaneous Receipts 20,000 20,000
General Billings for Reimbursement of Expense 1,000,000 1,000,000
Federal Grants 752,000 752,000
State Grants 948,900 40,000 405,000 2,009,000 354,000 335,000 4,091,900
Transfer from Water/WW Impact Fee Reserve - 7,200 7,200
Transfer from Water/Wastewater Oper. Fund 503,000 1,329,900 1,832,900
Transfer from General Fund 3,173,600 3,173,600
Sanitation Services 739,000 739,000
Stormwater Services 1,914,000 1,914,000
Transfer from Lodging Tax 500,000 500,000
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserves 2,000,000 2,000,000
Interest Income 50,000 20,000 70,000
Total Funding Sources $ 4,990,700 $ 154,500 $ 752,000 $ 405,000 $ 5,110,900 $ 4,462,100 $ 2,479,000 $ 739,000 $ 2,249,000 $ 36,165,000 $ 57,507,200
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Account Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Obj/Ele Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Fire Department 11-14-99-
FR1800 Annual Contribution for Engine 5 54025 $ 777,000 $ 777,000 $ 336,577 $ 77,700 $ 77,700 32,363 $ 45,337 Paying monthly
FR2000 Annual Contribution for Squad #1 (Rescue) 54025 956,000 834,000 243,095 83,400 83,400 34,728 48,672 Paying monthly
FR2200 Annual Contribution for Engine 1 54025 770,000 852,200 184,742 123,200 123,200 61,581 61,619 Paying monthly
FR2400 Tower Ladder 2 54025 1,623,600 1,623,600 141,119 282,300 282,300 95,879 186,421 Paying monthly
--- Portable Command Post 54025 7,950 7,950 7,950 - - 7,950 (7,950) DelDOT agreement #22-P-PROG-56
Total Fire Department $ 4,134,550 $ 4,094,750 $ 913,483 $ 566,600 $ 566,600 232,501 $ 334,099
Police 11-17-00-
--- Misc Automobiles 54022 $ 831,600 $ 831,600 664,780 $ 166,820
PD2301 Police Officer Body Worn Cameras & Tasers 54031 $ 876,400 $ 903,000 $ 352,657 229,500 229,500 - 229,500 Ongoing
PD2302 Axon In-car Cameras 54031 368,000 368,600 - 18,100 18,100 - 18,100 Ongoing
PD2501 Police Property Security Fencing 54031 36,100 36,100 - 215,800 215,800 - 215,800 Bid solicitation in progress
PD2502 Police Department Academy 2nd Floor HVAC 54031 193,100 7,900 - 193,100 193,100 - 193,100 Contract negotiation
Total Police $ 1,473,600 $ 1,315,600 $ 352,657 $ 1,488,100 $ 1,488,100 664,780 $ 823,320
Streets 12-18-35-
--- Trucks 54023 $ 215,000 $ 222,500 191,954 $ 30,546 Veh #322 received
--- Misc. Equipment 54025 180,800 173,300 146,916 26,384 Hot Box Trailer #393 & Roller #307 received
ST2003 Meeting House Branch 54030 $ 1,115,600 $ - $ 21,875 - - 21,875 (21,875) Design Ongoing
ST2101 2021 Street & Alley Prog-N Bradford St 54031 500,000 1,115,600 749,675 - - 749,675 (749,675) Project 90% complete
ST2201 2022 Street & Alley Prog-N Bradford St 54031 $ 344,500 $ 344,500 $ 591,134 - - 295,567 (295,567) Project 90% complete
ST2302 FY23 Street Program 54031 1,102,700 - 879,531 - - 399,919 (399,919) Substantially complete, awaiting punch list items
ST2501 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 54030 500,000 1,115,600 - - - - - Project Cancelled for FY25
ST2502 Community Signs 54031 60,000 20,000 15,198 20,000 20,000 15,198 4,803 In process of refurbishing signs
Total Streets $ 3,622,800 $ 2,595,700 $ 2,257,413 $ 415,800 $ 415,800 1,821,104 $ (1,405,304)
Grounds 12-18-51-
--- Trucks 54023 80,000 80,000 - 80,000
Total Grounds $ 80,000 $ 80,000 - $ 80,000
Parks & Recreation 13-15-12-
--- Other Equipment 54025 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 0 Chipper #587 received
PR2300 Dover Park Splash Pad 54031 $ 200,000 $ - $ 276,161 - - 275,011 (275,011) Waiting for weather to improve
PR2401 Dover Park ADA Playground 54031 800,000 - 619,063 - - - - Seeking funding/contractor for site work
PR2502 Schutte Park Skate Park 54031 1,100,000 1,100,000 21,610 1,100,000 1,100,000 21,610 1,078,390 Engineering firm to finish bid plans
Total Parks & Recreation $ 2,100,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 916,834 $ 1,160,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 356,621 $ 803,379
Procurement/Inventory 15-27-99-
--- Other Equipment 54025 $ - $ - $ 69,802 $ (69,802) Forklift #120 received
CS2501 Warehouse Flat Roof Replacement 54031 $ 220,000 $ 220,000 $ 104,690 220,000 220,000 104,690 115,310 Awaiting final inspection. Work complete.
CS2502 Fuel Pump Island Upgrade 54031 600,000 600,000 - 600,000 600,000 - 600,000 Preparing RFP.
Total Procurement/Inventory $ 820,000 $ 820,000 $ 104,690 $ 820,000 $ 820,000 $ 174,492 $ 645,508
Fleet Maintenance 15-28-99
--- Other Equipment 54025 - - 398 (398) EV grant
Total Fleet Maintenance $ - $ - $ 398 $ (398)
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - GENERAL FUND
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Account Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Obj/Ele Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Information Technology 16-22-99-
IT2404 Replace 3 servers 54028 $ 42,000 $ - $ 8,854 $ - $ - $ 580 $ (580)
IT2406 Barracuda Backup 54028 40,000 - 11,713 - - 11,713 (11,713) To be paid out monthly for the next 4 years.
IT2503 Server/San Replacement 54028 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 36,463 3,537 Purchased and in service
IT2504 Replacement of Cisco Switches 54028 12,000 12,000 27,159 12,000 12,000 9,562 2,438 Switches purchased and being paid off
IT2506 Rewiring City Hall Internet Cable 54028 60,000 60,000 14,553 60,000 60,000 - 60,000 Waiting for quote from vendor
Total Information Technology $ 194,000 $ 112,000 $ 62,280 $ 112,000 $ 112,000 $ 58,320 $ 53,680
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 12,344,950 $ 10,038,050 $ 4,607,357 $ 4,642,500 $ 4,642,500 $ 3,308,215 $ 1,334,285
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Percent Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Previous Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Community Transportation - 203-12-99
CT2322 Dover Little League 221,400 40,000 283,577 - (243,577) 128.1% 40,000 40,000 283,577 (243,577) Complete
TOTAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND $ 830,900 $ 40,000 $ 583,874 $ 300,297 $ 65,626 1459.7% $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 283,577 $ (243,577)
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE FEDERAL GRANTS
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Previous Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Balance Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Federal Police Grants - 207-11-17-33
Expected completion by
PDGBYRNE - 2024 - Line 3 Fibre Optic Upgrade $ - $ - $ 90,937 $ - $ (90,937) $ - $ - $ 90,937 $ (90,937) 12/31/25.
Value of each camera is
JAG 2023 - G2311 - Line 1 License Plate Reader Camera 171,890 23,116 44,362 $ 33,739 $ (21,246) 23,116 23,116 10,623 12,493 less than $5,000.
TOTAL FEDERAL POLICE GRANTS $ 171,890 $ 23,116 $ 135,299 $ 33,739 $ (112,183) $ 23,116 $ 23,116 $ 101,560 $ (78,444)
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - POLICE STATE GRANTS
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 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
G2404 Night Vision Equipment $ - $ - $ 32,997 $ - $ - $ 32,997 $ (32,997) Received
TOTAL STATE POLICE GRANTS $ - $ - $ 32,997 $ - $ - $ 32,997 $ (32,997)
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ARPA FUND
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Percent Original Addition Revised Internal Revised Fiscal
Project Account Project Project Previous Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Obj/Ele Budget Budget Expenses Balance Spent Budget (Reduction) Budget Revisions Budget Charges Balance Status
ST2301 FY23 Street, Concrete, and Alley Program 54031 $ 1,200,000 $ 1,401,000 $ 919,714 481,286 65.6% $ 1,401,000 $ - $ 1,401,000 $ - $ 1,401,000 $ - $ 1,401,000 Complete
WD2302 Elevated Water Tower Maint. - Aero Park 54031 655,000 - 654,615 (654,615) 0.0% - - - - - - - Complete
WD2303 Future Well Installation 54031 2,234,500 - 2,234,500 (2,234,500) 0.0% - - - - - - - Substantially complete, punch list
WD2304 Well #9 Improvements 54031 319,000 - 133,979 (133,979) 0.0% - - - - - - - Complete
WQ2304 Water Quality Improvements-West St Alley 54031 346,500 - 281,735 (343,941) 0.0% - - - - - 62,207 (62,207) Complete
WW2307 Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade 54031 317,000 - - - 0.0% - - - - - - - Cancelled
TOTAL ARPA FUND $ 5,072,000 $ 1,401,000 $ 4,224,542 $ (2,885,749) 65.6% $ 1,401,000 $ - $ 1,401,000 $ - $ 1,401,000 $ 62,207 $ 1,338,793
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WATER FUND Item #21.
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Percent Original Revised Fiscal
Project Project Project To Date Previous Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Water Engineering
--- Trucks $ 26,900 $ 26,900 $ 25,612 $ 1,288 Vehicle #427 received
Water
WD2503 Water Modeling Software 46,000 46,000 45,980 20 Complete
WD2405 Well #9 Improvements $ 1,000,000 $ 700,000 $ - $ - $ 700,000 0.0% 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 Awaiting permit approval prior to construction
WD2501 Wellhead Redevelopment Program 466,000 166,000 - - 166,000 0.0% 166,000 166,000 - 166,000 Work underway 50% complete
WD2502 Well 6 VFD 57,000 57,000 - - 57,000 0.0% 57,000 57,000 - 57,000 Complte
WD2504 Elevated Water Storage Tank Maintenance 57,000 96,700 - - 96,700 0.0% 96,700 96,700 - 96,700 Work to start in January
WD2505 SCADA Equipment Upgrade 57,000 975,000 - - 975,000 0.0% 975,000 975,000 - 975,000 Proposals under review
WD2507 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 57,000 160,000 - - 160,000 0.0% 160,000 160,000 - 160,000 Work Underway 25% complete
WD2509 Portable Emergency Generator 57,000 70,000 - - 70,000 0.0% 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 Zero Bids received, team needs to re-bid
WQ2502 Miscellaneous Emergency Water Repairs 57,000 85,000 - - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 85,000 - 85,000 Project open, awaiting emergencies
WQ2503 Downtown Dover Upgrades - Water 57,000 1,101,000 - - 1,101,000 0.0% 1,101,000 1,101,000 - 1,101,000 Design ongoing
WD2409 Facility Improvements @WTP 185,000 - 96,804 - (96,804) 0.0% - - 96,804 (96,804) Substantially complete
WD2205 Future Well Installation 1,415,400 - 103,869 47,815 (103,869) 0.0% - - 56,054 (56,054) Substantially complete
WQ2303 Water Quality Impr. - North State Street 370,000 - 1,013,047 996,817 (1,013,047) 0.0% - - 16,230 (16,230) Complete
Water Treatment Plant
-- Trucks - - - - - 0.0% $ - $ - $ 71,767 $ (71,767) Vehicle #622 received
WD2508 WTP Improvements $ 5,885,000 $ 885,000 $ - $ - $ 885,000 0.0% 885,000 885,000 - 885,000 Project advertised in December
TOTAL WATER FUND $ 9,720,400 $ 4,295,700 $ 1,213,719 $ 1,044,632 $ 3,081,981 28.3% $ 4,368,600 $ 4,368,600 $ 312,447 $ 4,056,153
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Item #21.
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - WASTEWATER FUND
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 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
--- Trucks $ 520,100 $ 495,100 $ 476,341 $ 18,759 Vehicle #692 received
Miscellaneous Emergency Sanitary Sewer
WW2402 Repairs $ 875,000 $ - $ 52,378 - - 52,378 (52,378) Awaiting materials for installation
WW2403 Pump Station #7 Upgrades 350,000 655,000 30,042 - 25,000 27,792 (2,792) Project on Hold
WW2404 GIS Utility Network Upgrade 150,000 800,000 508,649 - - 41,436 (41,436) 90% complete, goal is to complete by April
FY25 Misc. Emerg. Sanitary Sewer
WW2501 Repairs 900,000 170,000 43,831 170,000 170,000 43,831 126,169 Project open and ongoing
WW2502 Heatherfield Pump Station Repl. 545,000 545,000 - 545,000 545,000 - 545,000 Project to be bid out in January
WW2504 White Oak Road Improvements 865,000 65,000 - 65,000 65,000 - 65,000 Proposals under review
WW2506 Downtown Dover Upgrades - Wastewater 354,000 354,000 - 354,000 354,000 - 354,000 Design ongoing
WW2507 Puncheon Run PS Roof Replacement 37,000 37,000 - 37,000 37,000 - 37,000 Project awarded, awaiting schedule
TOTAL WASTEWATER FUND $ 4,076,000 $ 2,626,000 $ 634,900 $ 1,691,100 $ 1,691,100 $ 641,778 $ 1,049,322
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - SANITATION FUND Item #21.
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Original Revised Fiscal
Project Account Project Project To Date Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Obj/Ele Budget Budget Expenses Budget Budget Charges Balance Status
Sanitation 43-70-99
--- Trucks 54023 $ 739,000 $ 739,000 237,657 $ 501,343 Veh #449 received; #441 & 448 on order
TOTAL SANITATION FUND $ - $ - $ - $ 739,000 $ 739,000 $ 237,657 $ 501,343
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - STORMWATER FUND Item #21.
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 2024
PAST, CURRENT & FUTURE BUDGETS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Original Latest Project Project Percent Original Addition Revised Internal Revised Fiscal
Project Account Project Project To Date Previous Budget Budget Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year YTD Budget
Code Item Obj/Ele Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Budget (Reduction) Budget Revisions Budget Charges Balance Status
Stormwater 44-71-99
--- Misc Equipment 54025 $ 294,000 $ - $ 294,000 $ - $ - $ 287,326 $ (287,326)
SW2206 MS4 Inventory/Inspection & Green Technology 54031 $ 43,600 $ 100,000 $ 43,519 $ 43,519 $ 56,481 43.5% 100,000 - 100,000 - 100,000 48,072 51,928 KCI is currently collecting data
SW2303 Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Impr. 54031 1,200,000 - 646 646 (646) 0.0% - - - - - - - Will be brought to Council in October
SW2305 FY23 Misc. Emergency Storm Sewer Repairs 54031 350,000 - 588,193 323,120 (588,193) 0.0% - - - - - 265,073 (265,073)
SW2401 FY24 Misc. Emergency Storm Sewer Repairs 54031 88,000 - 87,825 - (87,825) 0.0% - - - - - 87,825 (87,825)
SW2407 Water Street Flooding Design 54031 - - 16,100 - (16,100) 0.0% - - - - - 16,100 (16,100)
SW2501 FY25 Misc. Emergency Storm Sewer Repairs 54031 490,000 94,000 - 94,000 0.0% 94,000 - 94,000 - 94,000 - 94,000 Have not used anything yet this fiscal year
SW2502 Meeting House Branch Drainage Improvements 54031 14,400,000 1,250,000 - 1,250,000 0.0% 1,250,000 - 1,250,000 - 1,250,000 - 1,250,000 Design ongoing
SW2503 West Street Flooding Improvements 54031 800,000 125,000 - 125,000 0.0% 125,000 - 125,000 - 125,000 - 125,000 Proposals are due November 13
SW2505 The Greens of Dover/Lamplighter Ln SW Improv. 54031 150,000 25,000 19,592 - 5,408 78.4% 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 19,592 5,408 Project underway 50% complete
SW2506 Lynnhaven Drive Flooding Improvements 54031 155,000 25,000 13,556 - 11,444 54.2% 25,000 - 25,000 - 25,000 13,556 11,444 Project underway 50% complete
SW2507 Downtown Dover Upgrades - Stormwater 54031 245,000 245,000 - - 245,000 0.0% 245,000 - 245,000 - 245,000 - 245,000 Design ongoing
SW2508 White Oak Ditch 54031 85,000 85,000 - - 85,000 0.0% 85,000 - 85,000 - 85,000 - 85,000 In the process of receiving quotes
SW2509 Vehicle Pole Barn 54031 300,000 300,000 - - 300,000 0.0% 300,000 - 300,000 - 300,000 - 300,000 No movement on this project yet
TOTAL STORMWATER FUND $ 18,306,600 $ 2,249,000 $ 769,430 $ 367,285 $ 1,479,570 34.2% $ 2,543,000 $ - $ 2,543,000 $ - $ 2,249,000 $ 737,543 $ 1,511,457
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND Item #21.
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 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 $ 130,000 $ 130,000 128,068 $ 1,932 Vehicles #784 & 786 received
EE2113 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network $ 160,000 $ 160,000 $ 166,921 - - - - 80% complete
EE2202 SCADA Master Hardware Replacement 550,000 550,000 307,166 - - - - 60% complete
EE2315 SCADA Upgrade 100,000 - 68,978 - - - - 80% complete
EE2415 Multiplexer Replacement 130,000 15,000 164,645 - 15,000 164,645 (149,645) Complete
EE2501 Substation Battery Replacement 127,000 15,000 12,101 15,000 15,000 12,101 2,899 85% complete
EE2523 Substation Component Replacement 150,000 15,000 - 30,000 15,000 - 15,000 Recurring project
EE2524 Substation HVAC 146,000 146,000 - - 146,000 - 146,000 Complete
EE2408 Cartanza Substation Foundation Repair 85,000 - 3,500 - - - - 5% complete; waiting on 3rd quote
EE2522 Small Cell Wireless Improvements 150,000 30,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 30,000 Recurring project
EE2411 LED Lighting Conversion 400,000 - 275,717 - - 2,750 (2,750) Line crew
EE2090 DAFB CT/PT Replacement 73,000 73,000 71,514 - - - - 80% complete (sched for Feb 2024)
EE2313 Transmission Line Maintenance 50,000 - 30,800 - - - - Recurring project
EE2409 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 50,000 - 11,879 - - - - 80% complete
EE2416 Transmission Line Maintenance Program 300,000 - 59,546 - - 897 (897) Recurring project
EE2505 Electric System Study 750,000 750,000 - 750,000 750,000 - 750,000 5% Complete
EE2510 McKee Yard Reconfiguration 110,000 110,000 47,276 110,000 110,000 47,276 62,724 80% Complete
EE2513 Transmission Line Maintenance 250,000 50,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 Recurring project
EE2016 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 750,000 750,000 209,996 - - - 80% complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2215 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 7,000,000 7,000,000 5,255,232 2,000,000 2,000,000 661,210 1,338,790 35% complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2410 Garrison Oak Tech Park Substation 500,000 7,000,000 4,601,104 - - 7,082 (7,082) 35% complete; budget to be carried fwd
EE2219 McKee Switch Yard Reconfiguration 187,000 - 590,828 - - 36,537 (36,537) 80% Complete
EE2317 ArcFM Migration to Elec. Util. Network 110,000 - 110,384 - - - - In progress
EE2402 Woodcrest Overhead to Underground 394,000 - 343,000 - - 15,582 (15,582) Complete
EE2303/2404 Town Point Conversion 914,000 - 479,851 - - - - Complete
EE2502 Farmview Substation Renovation 245,000 245,000 69,572 245,000 245,000 69,572 175,428 30% Complete
EE2511 Primary Metering OVH-UGD 202,000 202,000 5,793 202,000 202,000 5,793 196,207 Recurring project
EE2515 Fox Road Overhead Rebuild 63,000 63,000 14,189 63,000 63,000 14,189 48,811 5% Complete
EE2516 William Street Overhead Rebuild 89,000 89,000 50,446 89,000 89,000 50,446 38,554 Complete
EE2517 Sounds of Tri-State Rebuild 63,000 63,000 1,836 63,000 63,000 1,836 61,164 Not started
EE2518 Mitscher road Overhead Rebuild 41,000 41,000 31,065 41,000 41,000 31,065 9,935 75% Complete
EE2519 Transmission Pole Replacement 504,000 168,000 - 168,000 168,000 - 168,000 Not started
Total Engineering $ 14,643,000 $ 17,535,000 $ 12,983,338 $ 3,986,000 $ 4,132,000 $ 1,249,049 $ 2,882,951
Electric Generation
EG2203 Plant Decommissioning $14,000,000.00 $ (146,000.00) $1,376,204.58 $ - $ (146,000) $ 906,933 $ (1,052,933) City Council Approved Contract
20% Complete. Scafffolding installed and
EG2501 VanSant Out of Service Fuel Tank Inspection 400,000 400,000 71,977 400,000 400,000 71,977 328,023 preparations made for inspection.
EG2502 VanSant Unit 11 Component Replacements 170,000 70,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 70,000 Not started
Total Electric Generation $ 14,570,000 $ 324,000 $ 1,448,182 $ 470,000 $ 324,000 $ 978,910 $ (654,910)
T&D
--- Automobiles $ 130,000 $ 130,000 $ 128,068 $ 1,932 Vehicles #767 & 799 received
--- Trucks 460,000 460,000 - 460,000 Vehicle #766
EE2521 Emergency Component Replacement $ 260,000 $ 65,000 $ 71,587 65,000 65,000 71,587 (6,587) Recurring project
TD2401 Dover Downs Metering 31,000 - - - - - - Not started
TD2402 Pole Testing 125,000 - 54,000 - - 54,000 (54,000) 65% complete (paused)
TD2405 Janes Road Conversion 179,200 - 4,347 - - 4,347 (4,347) 60% complete
UG Transformers locations as follows:
EE2525 New Developments 1,000,000 1,000,000 159,872 1,000,000 1,000,000 159,872 840,128
TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 19,800 19,832 19,832 60% complete
TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 18,600 18,600 18,600 70% Complete
TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - Waiting on customer
TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse 35,900 - - Not started
TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A 78,500 97,640 97,640 35% Complete
TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 22,800 16,032 9,300 Complete
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT - ELECTRIC FUND Item #21.
2nd Quarter FY25 - as of December 31, 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
TD2425 966 Kitts Hummock Rd. 29,000 4,528 58 Complete
TD2426 DNREC EV Charger 13,850 - - Complete
TD2427 110 Lafferty Ln Warehouse 3,800 3,756 3,756 Complete
TD2511 The Edge at Dover 235,450 - - Not started
TD2519 Byler's Warehouse 10,700 10,686 10,686 Complete
UG Conductors locations as follows:
EE2525 New Developments 900,000 900,000 471,839 900,000 900,000 471,839 428,161
TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 18,600 18,620 - 90% Complete-waiting on technicians
TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 57,400 57,419 48,860 60% Complete
TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 122,800 122,755 - 50% Complete
TD2303 Kent Courthouse 347,100 347,058 - 60% Complete
TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer
TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 10,800 10,757 - Waiting on customer
TD2315 DELDOT Kenton Rd 785,200 785,188 299,075 15% Complete
TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse 22,000 - - Not started
TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A 541,700 68,827 60,029 35% Complete
TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 233,600 211,186 20,920 60% Complete
TD2425 966 Kitts Hummock Rd. 24,500 31 31 Complete
TD2426 DNREC EV Charger 4,950 - - Complete
TD2427 Lafferty Ln Warehouse 3,100 7,888 4,779 Complete
TD2511 The Edge at Dover 147,300 - - Not started
TD2519 Byler's Warehouse 37,400 37,394 37,394 Complete
TD2520 King Cole Campground 700 676 676 75% Complete
UG Meters locations as follows:
EE2525 New Developments 535,000 535,000 17,642 535,000 535,000 17,642 517,358
TD2110 DAFB Welch Elementary 1,800 1,758 - Waiting on contractor
TD2205 Calvary Baptist Church 900 924 924 60% Complete
TD2210 Verona Woods Phase 3/4 6,100 6,097 - 85% Complete
TD2301 Rojan Meadows Phase 1 17,900 17,867 - 50% Complete-waiting on customer
TD2308 El Azteca Dover - - - 0% Complete-waiting on customer
TD2309 1001 N DuPont EV Charger 1,500 1,489 - Not started
TD2314 CT Site Repairs & Maintenance 32,000 31,974 - 70% Complete
TD2315 DelDOT Kenton Rd 36,700 36,680 59 15% Complete
TD2411 Commerce Way Warehouse 1,800 - - Not started
TD2412 Eden Hill Farms Phase 4A 9,200 4,066 4,066 35% Complete
TD2414 Eden Hill OKH Phase 2 4,100 2,275 - 30% Complete
TD2425 966 Kitts Hummock Rd. 400 370 370 Complete
TD2426 DNREC EV Charger - 389 389 65% Complete
TD2510 Lafferty Ln Warehouse 3,100 4,576 4,576 Complete
TD2511 The Edge at Dover 23,450 5,411 5,411 Not started
TD2519 Byler's Warehouse 3,100 916 916 Complete
TD2520 King Cole Campgroung 1,000 930 930 75% Complete
Total T & D $ 5,998,800 $ 2,500,000 $ 2,733,883 $ 3,090,000 $ 3,090,000 $ 907,356 $ 2,182,644
Administration
EE1819/EA2304 Reed St HVAC Overhaul 2,675,200 - 3,675,200 - - 1,062,500 (1,062,500) 99% complete
Total Administration $ 2,675,200 $ - $ 3,675,200 $ - $ - $ 1,062,500 $ (1,062,500)
FN1701 Purchase of ERP System $ 1,313,400 $ - $ 834,779 $ - $ - $ 1,920 $ (1,920) In progress
TOTAL ELECTRIC FUND $ 39,200,400 $ 20,359,000 $ 21,675,382 $ 7,546,000 $ 7,546,000 $ 4,199,734 $ 3,346,266
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Item #22.
CITY OF DOVER DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
400 SOUTH QUEEN STREET
DOVER, DELAWARE 19904
302-736-7111
Chief of Police Police Captains
THOMAS A. JOHNSON, JR. RANDY R. ROBBINS
Deputy Chief of Police PAUL D. KUNTZI
DAVID E. SPICER ROBERT E. ROSWELL
January 13, 2025
Ms. Andria L. Bennett
City Clerk
Dover City Hall
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Dear Ms. Bennett:
The Police Pension Plan Retirement Committee Board term of Retired Sergeant Steven Rogers will
expire on January 31, 2025. Pursuant to Section 18-47 of the pension plan, a request for nominations
was sent to the board with an announcement of election to fill the vacancy on December 5, 2024.
One nomination was received, therefore, no election will be held.
I hereby nominate Retired Sergeant Steven Rogers to serve a three-year term on the Pension Board,
commencing February 1, 2025 and ending January 31, 2028, subject to confirmation of a voting
majority of City Council.
If you need additional information, please call me at (302) 736-7100.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Johnson, Jr.
Chief of Police
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Item #23.
CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02
2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES
1 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
2 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty-Nine Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand
3 Four Hundred dollars ($59,565,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
4 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
5 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2024-2025
8 2024/25 2024/25
9 BUDGET REVISED
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,547,600 $ 5,547,600
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 781,100 781,100
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 153,100 153,100
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 155,000 155,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,616,400 1,616,400
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,785,000 1,797,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 1,262,000 1,250,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 497,500 497,500
19 PROPERTY TAXES 16,876,000 16,876,000
20 RECREATION REVENUE 145,000 145,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 600,000 600,000
22 SANITATION FEES - -
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 76,800 76,800
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 3,500,000 3,500,000
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 50,000 50,000
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 27,497,900 27,497,900
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,679,500 1,679,500
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 857,600 857,600
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 2,035,700 2,035,700
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,553,400 2,553,400
32 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 7,126,200 7,126,200
33 GRANTS:
34 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 165,000 165,000
35 DEMA GRANT - -
36 POLICE PENSION GRANT 620,000 620,000
37 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
38 POLICE GRANTS FUND 145,000 145,000
38 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 1,028,500 1,028,500
39 TRANSFERS FROM:
40 TRANSFER TAX 2,000,000 2,000,000
41 LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000
42 AMBULANCE SERVICE 600,000 600,000
43 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000
44 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 50,000 50,000
45 WATER/WASTEWATER 2,000,000 2,000,000
46 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 12,465,200
47 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 15,900,000 18,365,200
48 TOTAL REVENUES 51,552,600 54,017,800
49 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 57,100,200 $ 59,565,400
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50 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #23.
51 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2024-2025
52 2024/25 2024/25
53 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
54 CITY CLERK $ 486,800 $ 486,800
55 COUNCIL 266,500 266,500
56 PLANNING 898,800 898,800
57 CITY MANAGER 1,279,000 1,379,000
58 HUMAN RESOURCES 478,000 478,000
59 MAYOR 304,600 304,600
60 FIRE 1,008,300 1,013,800
61 LIFE SAFETY 1,222,500 1,222,500
62 CODE ENFORCEMENT 1,163,500 1,161,500
63 INSPECTIONS 767,400 769,400
64 POLICE 23,061,100 23,061,100
65 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 405,000 405,000
66 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 670,700 670,700
67 STREETS 797,000 797,000
68 SANITATION - -
69 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,788,500 1,788,500
70 STORMWATER - 1,021,200
71 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 886,400 886,400
72 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 292,900 292,900
73 LIBRARY 2,146,000 2,146,000
74 RECREATION 1,573,300 1,583,300
75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 958,600 958,600
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 1,081,400 1,081,400
77 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 920,500 920,500
78 FINANCE 1,009,900 1,009,900
79 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,456,800 1,446,800
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 44,923,500 46,050,200
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 626,700 626,700
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
84 INSURANCE 1,044,300 1,044,300
85 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,103,900 2,103,900
87 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 30,700 30,700
88 STREET LIGHTS 841,100 841,100
89 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,796,700 4,796,700
90 TRANSFERS
91 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 3,173,600 4,617,600
92 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 350,800 350,800
93 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 692,800 692,800
94 APPROP. TO TE GENERAL PENSION FUND 1,140,000 1,140,000
95 TRANSFER TO ECONOMIC DEV. RESERVE - -
96 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
97 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY RESERVE 25,000 25,000
98 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 5,407,200 6,851,200
99 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 55,127,400 57,698,100
100 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,972,800 1,867,300
101 TOTALS $ 57,100,200 $ 59,565,400
102 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
103 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
104 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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105 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
106 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
107 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
108 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
109 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Nine Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand Two
110 Hundred dollars ($13,908,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
111 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
112 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
113 REVENUES
114 2024/25 2024/25
115 BUDGET REVISED
116 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 348,200 $ 5,245,300
117 REVENUES
118 MISCELLANEOUS RECIEPTS 20,000 20,000
118 LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) - 811,400
119 STATE GRANTS - Other 948,900 2,493,900
120 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 3,173,600 4,617,600
121 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - -
122 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE - 220,000
123 TRANSFER FROM LODGING TAX 500,000 500,000
124 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 4,642,500 8,662,900
125 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 4,642,500 8,662,900
126 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 4,990,700 $ 13,908,200
127 EXPENSE SUMMARY
128 2024/25 2024/25
129 EXPENDITURES BUDGET REVISED
130 FIRE $ 566,600 $ 614,400
131 GROUNDS 80,000 80,000
132 LIBRARY - -
133 RECREATION 1,160,000 2,029,800
134 CODE ENFORCEMENT - -
135 INSPECTIONS - -
136 POLICE 1,488,100 2,351,400
137 STREETS 415,800 2,973,100
138 STORMWATER - 4,366,100
139 SANITATION - -
140 CITY MANAGER - -
141 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 112,000 172,200
142 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION - -
143 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - 83,000
144 GENERAL FUND ENG - -
145 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 820,000 890,000
146 FLEET MAINTENANCE - -
147 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 4,642,500 13,560,000
148 BUDGET BALANCE 348,200 348,200
149 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 4,990,700 $ 13,908,200
150 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
151 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
152 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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153 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
154 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
155 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
156 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
157 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred dollars
158 ($768,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
159 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
160 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
161 CASH RECEIPTS
162 2024/25 2024/25
163 BUDGET REVISED
164 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 759,400 $ 759,400
165 INTEREST EARNED 9,000 9,000
166 TOTALS $ 768,400 $ 768,400
167 EXPENSE SUMMARY
168 2024/25 2024/25
169 BUDGET REVISED
170 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 768,400 $ 768,400
171 TOTALS $ 768,400 $ 768,400
172 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
173 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
174 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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175 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
176 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
177 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
178 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
179 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Five Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Nine
180 Hundred dollars ($1,524,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
181 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
182 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
183 CASH RECEIPTS
184 2024/25 2024/25
185 BUDGET REVISED
186 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,514,900 $ 1,514,900
187 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,000 10,000
188 TOTALS $ 1,524,900 $ 1,524,900
189 EXPENSE SUMMARY
190 2024/25 2024/25
191 BUDGET REVISED
192 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 1,524,900 1,524,900
193 TOTALS $ 1,524,900 $ 1,524,900
194 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
195 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
196 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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197 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
198 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
199 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
200 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
201 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
202 ($389,900) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
203 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
204 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
205 OPERATING REVENUES
206 2024/25 2024/25
207 BUDGET REVISED
208 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 386,900 $ 386,900
209 INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 3,000
210 TOTALS $ 389,900 $ 389,900
211 OPERATING EXPENSES
212 2024/25 2024/25
213 BUDGET REVISED
214 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 389,900 389,900
215 TOTALS $ 389,900 $ 389,900
216 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
217 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
218 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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219 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
220 SANITATION
221 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
222 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
223 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Eight Hundred and Fifty-One Thousand Six Hundred
224 dollars ($4,851,600) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
225 other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
226 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
227 OPERATING REVENUES
228 2024/25 2024/25
229 BUDGET REVISED
230 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
RECEIPTS
231 SANITATION SERVICES 4,851,600 4,851,600
232 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 4,851,600
233 OPERATING EXPENSES
234 2024/25 2024/25
235 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
236 SANITATION OPERATIONS $ 3,140,600 $ 3,140,600
237 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 500,200 500,200
238 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVES 140,000 140,000
239 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 739,000 739,000
240 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,519,800 4,519,800
241 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 331,800 331,800
242 TOTALS $ 4,851,600 $ 4,851,600
243 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
244 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
245 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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246 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
247 SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
248 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
249 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
250 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million One Hundred and Ninety-One Thousand dollars
251 ($1,191,000) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
252 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
253 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
254 REVENUES
255 2024/25 2024/25
256 BUDGET REVISED
257 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ 207,000
258 TRANSFER FROM OPERATING FUND 739,000 739,000
259 LINE OF CREDIT (HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES) - 245,000
260 TOTALS $ 739,000 $ 1,191,000
261 EXPENSE SUMMARY
262 2024/25 2024/25
263 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
264 SANITATION CAPITAL PROJECTS 739,000 1,191,000
265 TOTAL EXPENSES 739,000 1,191,000
266 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
267 TOTALS $ 739,000 $ 1,191,000
268 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
269 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
270 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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271 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
272 STORMWATER
273 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
274 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
275 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Zero dollars ($0) much thereof as may be necessary
276 are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use other funds for the use by
277 several departments of the Municipal for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
278
279 OPERATING REVENUES
280 2024/25 2024/25
281 BUDGET REVISED
282 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
283 STORMWATER SERVICES 4,180,200 -
284 TOTALS $ 4,180,200 $ -
285 OPERATING EXPENSES
286 2024/25 2024/25
287 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
288 STORMWATER OPERATIONS $ 1,021,200 $ -
289 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 496,300 -
290 UNCOLLECTIBLES 5,400 -
291 TRANSFER TO CONTINGENCY RESERVES 140,000 -
292 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 1,914,000 -
293 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,576,900 -
294 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 603,300 -
295 TOTALS $ 4,180,200 $ -
296 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
297 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
298 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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299 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
300 STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
301 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
302 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
303 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Zero dollars ($0) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby
304 appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments
305 of the Municipal Government for thefiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
306
307 OPERATING REVENUES
308 2024/25 2024/25
309 BUDGET REVISED
310 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
311 STATE GRANT 335,000 -
312 STORMWATER SERVICES 1,914,000 -
313 TOTALS $ 1,914,000 $ -
314 OPERATING EXPENSES
315 2024/25 2024/25
316 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
317 STORMWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS 2,249,000 -
318 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,249,000 -
319 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
320 TOTALS $ 2,249,000 $ -
321 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
322 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
323 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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323 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
324 WATER FUND
325 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
326 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
327 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Nine Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand dollars
328 ($8,966,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
329 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
330 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
331 2024/25 2024/25
332 BUDGET REVISED
333 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,536,000 $ 1,536,000
334 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,536,000 1,536,000
335 BASE REVENUE
336 STATE GRANT 17,500 17,500
337 WATER SERVICES 6,566,900 6,566,900
338 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 450,500 450,500
339 WATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 230,000
340 INTEREST - WATER 100,000 100,000
341 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 65,200 65,200
342 TOTAL REVENUES 7,430,100 7,430,100
343 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,966,100 $ 8,966,100
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344 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #23.
345 WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2024-2025
346 2024/25 2024/25
347 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
348 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 425,700 $ 425,700
349 WATER DEPARTMENT 881,300 881,300
350 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 3,201,500 3,201,500
351 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 4,508,500 4,508,500
352 OTHER EXPENSES
353 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 695,600 695,600
354 RETIREES HEALTH CARE - -
355 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 109,500 109,500
355 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,029,900 1,029,900
356 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 20,000
357 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,855,000 1,855,000
358 TRANSFER TO:
359 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
360 WATER IMP AND EXT 503,000 503,000
361 ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
362 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 5,000 5,000
363 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,533,000 1,533,000
364 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,896,500 7,896,500
365 BUDGET BALANCES
366 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,069,600 1,069,600
367 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,069,600 1,069,600
368 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,966,100 $ 8,966,100
369 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
370 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
371 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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372 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
373 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
374 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
375 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
376 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Three Thousand Nine
377 Hundred dollars ($8,963,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
378 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
379 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
380 CASH RECEIPTS
381 2024/25 2024/25
382 BUDGET REVISED
383 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,900,100 $ 4,317,800
384 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,900,100 4,317,800
385 REVENUES
386 STATE GRANT - WATER 2,009,000 4,018,000
387 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 503,000 503,000
388 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE - 75,100
389 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000
390 TOTAL REVENUES 2,562,000 4,646,100
391 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 4,462,100 $ 8,963,900
392 EXPENSE SUMMARY
393 2024/25 2024/25
394 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
395 ENGINEERING $ 26,900 $ 26,900
396 WATER 3,456,700 7,886,700
397 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 885,000 956,800
398 TOTAL EXPENSES 4,368,600 8,870,400
399 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 93,500 93,500
400 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 93,500 93,500
401 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 4,462,100 $ 8,963,900
402 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
403 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
404 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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405 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
406 WASTEWATER FUND
407 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
408 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
409 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million One Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand Two
410 Hundreddollars ($14,166,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
411 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
412 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
413 2024/25 2024/25
414 BUDGET REVISED
415 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 3,942,400 $ 3,942,400
416 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 3,942,400 3,942,400
417 BASE REVENUE
418 WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,193,600 4,193,600
419 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,672,600 3,672,600
420 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 1,977,400 1,977,400
421 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 230,000 230,000
422 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 100,000 100,000
423 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 50,200 50,200
424 TOTAL REVENUES 10,223,800 10,223,800
425 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 14,166,200 $ 14,166,200
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426 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #23.
427 WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2024-2025
428 2024/25 2024/25
429 DIRECT EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
430 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 382,000 $ 382,000
431 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,369,000 1,369,000
432 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,751,000 1,751,000
433 OTHER EXPENSES
434 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 614,200 614,200
435 RETIREES HEALTH CARE - -
436 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 4,600 4,600
436 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 5,198,600 5,198,600
437 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 724,900 724,900
438 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 6,000 6,000
439 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 6,548,300 6,548,300
440 TRANSFER TO:
441 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
442 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,329,900 1,329,900
443 ELETRIC FUND (ERP) 25,000 25,000
444 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 5,000 5,000
445 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 2,359,900 2,359,900
446 TOTAL EXPENSES 10,659,200 10,659,200
447 BUDGET BALANCES
448 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 3,507,000 3,507,000
449 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,507,000 3,507,000
450 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 14,166,200 $ 14,166,200
451 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
452 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
453 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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454 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
455 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
456 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
457 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
458 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Eight Hundred and Fifty-Two Thousand
459 dollars ($5,852,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated current
460 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
461 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
462 CASH RECEIPTS
463 2024/25 2024/25
464 BUDGET REVISED
465 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 767,900 $ 3,760,900
466 REVENUES
467 STATE GRANT 354,000 454,000
468 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,329,900 1,329,900
469 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 7,200 287,200
470 INTEREST INCOME 20,000 20,000
471 TOTAL REVENUES 1,711,100 2,091,100
472 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 2,479,000 $ 5,852,000
473 EXPENSE SUMMARY
474 2024/25 2024/25
475 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
476 WASTEWATER $ 1,691,100 $ 5,064,100
477 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,691,100 5,064,100
478 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 787,900 787,900
479 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 787,900 787,900
480 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 2,479,000 $ 5,852,000
481 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
482 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
483 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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484 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
485 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
486 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
487 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
488 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($601,500)
489 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
490 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
491 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
492 CASH RECEIPTS
493 2024/25 2024/25
494 BUDGET REVISED
495 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 594,500 $ 594,500
496 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 594,500 594,500
497 RECEIPTS
498 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 7,000 7,000
499 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,000 7,000
500 TOTALS $ 601,500 $ 601,500
501 EXPENSE SUMMARY
502 2024/25 2024/25
503 BUDGET REVISED
504 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 601,500 $ 601,500
505 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 601,500 601,500
506 TOTALS $ 601,500 $ 601,500
507 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
508 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
509 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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510 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
511 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
512 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
513 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
514 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Thousand One Hundred dollars ($600,100)
515 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
516 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
517 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
518 CASH RECEIPTS
519 2024/25 2024/25
520 BUDGET REVISED
521 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 593,100 $ 593,100
522 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 593,100 593,100
523 RECEIPTS
524 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 7,000 7,000
525 TOTAL RECEIPTS 7,000 7,000
526 TOTALS $ 600,100 $ 600,100
527 EXPENSE SUMMARY
528 2024/25 2024/25
529 BUDGET REVISED
530 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 600,100 $ 600,100
531 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 600,100 600,100
532 TOTALS $ 600,100 $ 600,100
533 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
534 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
535 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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536 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
537 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
538 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
539 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
540 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Eight Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred
541 dollars ($1,815,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
542 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
543 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
544 CASH RECEIPTS
545 2024/25 2024/25
546 BUDGET REVISED
547 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,795,200 $ 1,795,200
548 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,795,200 1,795,200
549 RECEIPTS
550 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 20,000 20,000
551 TOTAL RECEIPTS 20,000 20,000
552 TOTALS $ 1,815,200 $ 1,815,200
553 EXPENSE SUMMARY
554 2024/25 2024/25
555 BUDGET REVISED
556 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,815,200 $ 1,815,200
557 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WATER IMPACT FEES - -
558 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,815,200 1,815,200
559 TOTALS $ 1,815,200 $ 1,815,200
560 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
561 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
562 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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563 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
564 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
565 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
566 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
567 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred
568 dollars ($5,367,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
569 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
570 year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
571 CASH RECEIPTS
572 2024/25 2024/25
573 BUDGET REVISED
574 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 5,317,900 $ 5,317,900
575 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 5,317,900 5,317,900
576 RECEIPTS
577 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 50,000 50,000
578 TOTAL RECEIPTS 50,000 50,000
579 TOTALS $ 5,367,900 $ 5,367,900
580 EXPENSE SUMMARY
581 2024/25 2024/25
582 BUDGET REVISED
583 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 5,142,900 $ 5,142,900
584 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 225,000 $ 225,000
585 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 5,367,900 5,367,900
586 TOTALS $ 5,367,900 $ 5,367,900
587 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
588 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
589 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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590 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
591 WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
592 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
593 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
594 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
595 ($317,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
596 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
597 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
598 CASH RECEIPTS
599 2024/25 2024/25
600 BUDGET REVISED
601 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 313,700 $ 313,700
602 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 313,700 313,700
603 RECEIPTS
604 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,000 4,000
605 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,000 4,000
606 TOTALS $ 317,700 $ 317,700
607 BUDGET SUMMARY
608 2024/25 2024/25
609 BUDGET REVISED
610 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 317,700 $ 317,700
611 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 317,700 317,700
612 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 317,700 $ 317,700
613 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
614 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
615 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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616 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
617 WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
618 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
619 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
620 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
621 ($317,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
622 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
623 July 1, 2023 andending June 30, 2024:
624 CASH RECEIPTS
625 2024/25 2024/25
626 BUDGET REVISED
627 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 313,800 $ 313,800
628 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 313,800 313,800
629 RECEIPTS
630 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,000 4,000
631 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,000 4,000
632 TOTALS $ 317,800 $ 317,800
633 BUDGET SUMMARY
634 2024/25 2024/25
635 BUDGET REVISED
636 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 317,800 $ 317,800
637 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 317,800 317,800
638 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 317,800 $ 317,800
639 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
640 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
641 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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642 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
643 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
644 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
645 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
646 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hurdred Forty-Four Million Fifty-One Thousand
647 Six Hundred dollars ($144,051,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
648 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
649 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
650 2024/25 2024/25
651 BUDGET REVISED
652 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 46,148,500 $ 46,148,500
653 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT - -
654 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 46,148,500 46,148,500
655 BASE REVENUE
656 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 91,131,200 91,131,200
657 UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,356,100
658 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 608,000 608,000
659 RENT REVENUE 136,000 136,000
660 GREEN ENERGY 135,000 135,000
661 INTEREST EARNINGS 1,500,000 1,500,000
662 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION - 2,961,800
663 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) 75,000 75,000
664 TOTAL REVENUES 94,941,300 97,903,100
665 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 141,089,800 $ 144,051,600
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666 2024-2025 BUDGET ORDINANCES Item #23.
667 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2024-2025
668 2024/25 2024/25
669 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
670 POWER SUPPLY $ 24,945,600 $ 24,945,600
671 SOLAR ENERGY 3,700,800 3,700,800
672 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 381,900 381,900
673 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 701,800 701,800
674 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 6,429,200 6,429,200
675 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 70,500 70,500
676 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 11,932,000 11,932,000
677 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 13,645,200 13,645,200
678 CAPACITY CHARGES 23,451,800 23,451,800
679 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 85,258,800 85,258,800
680 PLANT OPERATIONS 2,296,800 2,296,800
681 GENERATIONS FUELS 191,300 191,300
682 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (147,000) (147,000)
683 PJM CREDITS (262,800) (262,800)
684 CAPACITY CREDITS (10,404,300) (10,404,300)
685 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,326,000) (8,326,000)
686 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 76,932,800 76,932,800
687 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
688 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 5,205,100 5,205,100
689 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,937,000 1,937,000
690 ADMINISTRATION 1,129,100 1,129,100
691 METER READING 529,800 529,800
692 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 1,067,500 1,067,500
693 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 9,868,500 9,868,500
694 OTHER EXPENSES:
695 UTILITY TAX 1,356,100 1,356,100
696 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000
697 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S 50,000 50,000
698 LEGAL EXPENSES 50,000 50,000
699 RETIREES HEALTH CARE - -
700 OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 954,000 954,000
701 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 135,000 135,000
702 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 4,371,600 4,868,200
703 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 20,000 20,000
704 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 619,300 619,300
705 DEBT SERVICE 1,441,900 1,441,900
706 STORM EXPENSE 150,000 150,000
707 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 9,447,900 9,944,500
708 TRANSFER TO:
709 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 12,465,200
710 OTHER RESERVES 30,000 30,000
711 TRANSFER TO INVENTORY WRITE-OFFS 100,000 100,000
712 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 10,130,000 12,595,200
713 TOTAL EXPENSES 106,379,200 109,341,000
714 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 34,710,600 34,710,600
715 TOTALS $ 141,089,800 $ 144,051,600
716 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
717 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
718 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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719 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
720 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
721 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
722 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
723 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty-Five Million One Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand
724 dollars ($45,125,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
725 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
726 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
727 REVENUES
728 2024/25 2024/25
729 BUDGET REVISED
730 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 33,165,000 $ 40,276,000
731 REVENUES
732 GRANT/BOND/LOAN - -
733 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 1,000,000 1,000,000
734 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV - 1,849,000
735 TRF FROM FUTURE CAPACITY 2,000,000 2,000,000
736 TOTAL REVENUES 3,000,000 4,849,000
737 TOTALS $ 36,165,000 $ 45,125,000
738 EXPENSE SUMMARY
739 2024/25 2024/25
740 EXPENSES BUDGET REVISED
741 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ - $ 1,078,600
742 ELECTRIC GENERATION 470,000 2,379,000
743 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 3,090,000 3,905,400
744 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 3,986,000 7,339,500
745 METER READING - -
745 ERP SYSTEM - 1,803,500
746 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,546,000 16,506,000
747 BUDGET BALANCE 28,619,000 28,619,000
748 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 36,165,000 $ 45,125,000
749 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
750 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
751 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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752 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
753 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
754 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
755 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
756 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred dollars
757 ($979,300) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
758 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
759 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
760 CASH RECEIPTS
761 2024/25 2024/25
762 BUDGET REVISED
763 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 969,300 $ 969,300
764 RECEIPTS
765 INTEREST EARNINGS 10,000 10,000
766 TOTAL RECEIPTS 10,000 10,000
767 TOTALS $ 979,300 $ 979,300
768 EXPENSE SUMMARY
769 2024/25 2024/25
770 BUDGET REVISED
771 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 979,300 $ 979,300
772 TOTALS $ 979,300 $ 979,300
773 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
774 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
775 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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776 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
777 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
778 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2024-2025
779 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
780 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Thirteen Million Five Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight
781 dollars ($13,517,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
782 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
783 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
784 CASH RECEIPTS
785 2024/25 2024/25
786 BUDGET REVISED
787 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,267,800 $ 13,267,800
788 INTEREST EARNINGS 250,000 250,000
789 TOTALS $ 13,517,800 $ 13,517,800
790 BUDGET SUMMARY
791 2024/25 2024/25
792 BUDGET REVISED
793 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ - $ 2,961,800
794 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 13,517,800 10,556,000
795 TOTALS $ 13,517,800 $ 13,517,800
795 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
796 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
797 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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798 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
799 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
800 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2024-2025
801 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
802 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million Seven Hundred Sixteen Thousand Nine
803 Hundred dollars ($14,716,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
804 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
805 Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
806 CASH RECEIPTS
807 2024/25 2024/25
808 BUDGET REVISED
809 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 14,581,900 $ 14,581,900
810 INTEREST EARNINGS 135,000 135,000
811 TOTALS $ 14,716,900 $ 14,716,900
812 BUDGET SUMMARY
813 2024/25 2024/25
814 BUDGET REVISED
815 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
816 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 12,716,900 $ 12,716,900
817 TOTALS $ 14,716,900 $ 14,716,900
818 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
819 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
820 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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821 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
822 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
823 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2024-2025
824 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
825 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
826 ($862,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
827 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
828 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
829 CASH RECEIPTS
830 2024/25 2024/25
831 BUDGET REVISED
832 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 853,500 $ 853,500
833 INTEREST EARNINGS 9,000 9,000
834 TOTALS $ 862,500 $ 862,500
835 BUDGET SUMMARY
836 2024/25 2024/25
837 BUDGET REVISED
838 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 862,500 $ 862,500
839 TOTALS $ 862,500 $ 862,500
840 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
841 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
842 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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843 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
844 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
845 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2024-2025
846 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
847 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ten Million Four Hundred and Twenty-Four Thousand
848 Seven Hundred dollars($10,424,400) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
849 from current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal
850 Governmentfor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
851 CASH RECEIPTS
852 2024/25 2024/25
853 BUDGET REVISED
854 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,314,400 $ 10,424,400
855 INTEREST EARNINGS 110,000 110,000
856 TOTALS $ 10,424,400 $ 10,534,400
857 BUDGET SUMMARY
858 2024/25 2024/25
859 BUDGET REVISED
860 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 10,424,400 10,424,400
861 TOTALS $ 10,424,400 $ 10,424,400
862 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
863 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
864 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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865 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
866 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
867 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
868 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
869 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars
870 ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
871 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
872 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
873 CASH RECEIPTS
874 2024/25 2024/25
875 BUDGET REVISED
876 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
877 STATE GRANT 750,000 750,000
878 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100
879 BUDGET SUMMARY
880 2024/25 2024/25
881 BUDGET REVISED
882 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 750,000 $ 750,000
883 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
884 TOTALS $ 750,100 $ 750,100
885 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
886 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
887 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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888 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
889 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
890 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
891 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
892 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars ($50,100) or
893 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
894 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
895 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
896 CASH RECEIPTS
897 2024/25 2024/25
898 BUDGET REVISED
899 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
900 POLICE FINES 50,000 50,000
901 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100
902 BUDGET SUMMARY
903 2024/25 2024/25
904 BUDGET REVISED
905 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 50,000 $ 50,000
906 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
907 TOTALS $ 50,100 $ 50,100
908 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
909 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
910 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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911 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
912 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
913 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
914 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
915 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Million Four Hundred Two Thousand dollars
916 ($5,402,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
917 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
918 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
919 OPERATING REVENUES
920 2024/25 2024/25
921 BUDGET REVISED
922 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 4,138,000 $ 4,138,000
923 INTEREST INCOME 120,000 120,000
924 PREMIUM FROM CITY 1,144,000 1,144,000
925 TOTALS $ 5,402,000 $ 5,402,000
926 OPERATING EXPENSES
927 2024/25 2024/25
928 BUDGET REVISED
929 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 300,000 $ 300,000
930 INSURANCE 200,000 200,000
931 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 30,000 30,000
932 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35,000 35,000
933 TOTAL EXPENSES 565,000 565,000
934 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,837,000 4,837,000
935 TOTALS $ 5,402,000 $ 5,402,000
936 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
937 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
938 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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939 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
940 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
941 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
942 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
943 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Five Hundred dollars
944 ($154,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
945 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
946 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
947 OPERATING REVENUES
948 2024/25 2024/25
949 BUDGET REVISED
950 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 114,500 $ 114,500
951 GRANTS REVENUE 40,000 40,000
952 TOTALS $ 114,500 $ 154,500
953 OPERATING EXPENSES
954 2024/25 2024/25
955 BUDGET REVISED
956 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 40,000 $ 40,000
957 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 114,500 114,500
958 TOTALS $ 154,500 $ 154,500
959 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
960 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
961 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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962 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
963 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
964 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
965 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
966 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Four
967 dollars ($560,594) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
968 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
969 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
970 OPERATING REVENUES
971 2024/25 2024/25
972 BUDGET REVISED
973 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ 159,917
974 STATE GRANT 381,603 396,939
975 FEDERAL GRANT 3,738 3,738
976 OTHER GRANTS - -
977 TOTALS $ 385,341 $ 560,594
978 OPERATING EXPENSES
979 2024/25 2024/25
980 BUDGET REVISED
981 STATE GRANTS
982 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 15,003 $ 44,096
983 OFFICE SUPPLIES 30,000 48,095
984 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 10,000 17,418
985 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 37,000 57,955
986 BOOKS 145,000 159,412
987 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 6,000 12,101
988 COMPUTER HARDWARE 30,000 47,653
989 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 85,000 98,736
990 POSTAGE 100 121
991 ADVERTISING 10,000 11,089
992 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 5,000 5,688
993 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 43,500
994 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 2,000 3,339
995 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 6,000 7,153
996 STATE GRANT PROG EXP 500 500
997 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 381,603 556,856
998 FEDERAL GRANTS
999 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 3,738 3,738
1000 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 3,738 3,738
1001 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 385,341 560,594
1002 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1003 TOTALS $ 385,341 $ 560,594
1004 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1005 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1006 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1007 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1008 CDBG GRANT FUND
1009 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1010 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1011 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Nine
1012 dollars ($648,959) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1013 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1014 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1015 OPERATING REVENUES
1016 2024/25 2024/25
1017 BUDGET REVISED
1018 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE 4,013 339,365
1019 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED - 309,594
1020 -
1021 TOTALS $ 4,013 $ 648,959
1022 OPERATING EXPENSES
1023 2024/25 2024/25
1024 BUDGET REVISED
1025 EXPENDITURES
1026 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ - $ 90,516
1027 PRIOR YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS - -
1028 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR - 71,115
1029 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. - 59,399
1030 PRIOR YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB - 12,360
1029 PRIOR YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE - 23,077
1030 PRIOR YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE - 82,899
1031 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM - 106,235
1032 CURRENT YEAR DIFMH RENOVATIONS - -
1033 CURRENT YEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - -
1034 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. - 55,000
1035 CURRENT YEAR HOUSE OF HOPE - 31,440
1036 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. - 40,000
1037 CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLAB - 15,000
1038 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE - 61,919
1039 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - 648,959
1040 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,013 -
1041 TOTALS $ 4,013 $ 648,959
1042 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1043 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1044 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1045 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1046 210 - ARPA FUNDING
1047 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1048 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1049 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two million Nine Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred
1050 dollars ($2,939,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1051 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1052 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1053 OPERATING REVENUES
1054 2024/25 2024/25
1055 BUDGET REVISED
1056 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,864,200 $ 2,864,200
1057 INTEREST INCOME 75,000 75,000
1058 TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 2,939,200
1059 OPERATING EXPENSES
1060 2024/25 2024/25
1061 BUDGET REVISED
1062 EXPENDITURES
1063 PROGRAM EXPENSE/SUPPLIES $ 1,189,700 $ 1,189,700
1064 CONSTRUCTION 1,401,000 1,401,000
1065 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,590,700 2,590,700
1066 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 348,500 348,500
1067 TOTALS $ 2,939,200 $ 2,939,200
1068 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1069 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1070 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1071 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1072 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1073 207 - POLICE GRANTS FUND
1074 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1075 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1076 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Sixty-Three Thousand and Two Hundred dollars
1077 ($1,682,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1078 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1079 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1080 OPERATING REVENUES
1081 2024/25 2024/25
1082 BUDGET REVISED
1083 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 1,063,200 $ 1,063,200
1084 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 619,400 619,400
1085 TOTALS $ 1,682,600 $ 1,682,600
1086 OPERATING EXPENSES
1087 2024/25 2024/25
1088 BUDGET REVISED
1089 EXPENDITURES
1090 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
1091 PROGRAM EXPENSE 410,000 410,000
1091 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 375,000 375,000
1092 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
1093 TRAINING 20,000 20,000
1094 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 805,000 805,000
1095 OTHER FINANCING USES
1096 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 379,400 379,400
1097 TOTAL FINANCING USES 379,400 379,400
1098 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 498,200 498,200
1099 TOTALS $ 1,682,600 $ 1,682,600
1100 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1101 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1102 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1103 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1104 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1105 LODGING TAX FUND
1106 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1107 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1108 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million dollars ($1,000,000) or so much thereof
1109 as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the use
1110 by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1111 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1112 CASH RECEIPTS
1113 2024/25 2024/25
1114 BUDGET REVISED
1115 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
1116 LODGING TAXES 1,000,000 1,000,000
1117 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
1118 BUDGET SUMMARY
1119 2024/25 2024/25
1120 BUDGET REVISED
1121 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 500,000 $ 500,000
1122 TRANSFER TO GOVT CAPITAL FUND 500,000 500,000
1123 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 1,000,000 1,000,000
1124 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
1125 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1126 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1127 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1128 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1129 209 - POLICE GRANTS FUND
1130 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1131 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1132 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Twelve Thousand and Two Hundred Twenty-Four
1133 dollars ($512,224) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1134 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1135 beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1136 OPERATING REVENUES
1137 2024/25 2024/25
1138 BUDGET REVISED
1139 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 122,224 $ 122,224
1140 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 390,000 390,000
1141 TOTALS $ 512,224 $ 512,224
1142 OPERATING EXPENSES
1143 2024/25 2024/25
1144 BUDGET REVISED
1145 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
1146 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 342,500 342,500
1147 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
1148 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 342,500 342,500
1149 OTHER FINANCING USES
1150 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 47,500 47,500
1151 TOTAL FINANCING USES 47,500 47,500
1152 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 122,224 122,224
1153 TOTALS $ 512,224 $ 512,224
1154 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1155 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1156 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1157 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1158 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1159 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
1160 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1161 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1162 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seventy-Three Thousand dollars ($73,000) or so much
1163 thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
1164 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1165 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1166 OPERATING REVENUES
1167 2024/25 2024/25
1168 BUDGET REVISED
1169 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ -
1170 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 40,000 40,000
1171 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
1172 TOTALS $ 82,200 $ 73,000
1173 OPERATING EXPENSES
1174 2024/25 2024/25
1175 BUDGET REVISED
1176 EXPENDITURES
1177 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 43,000 $ 43,000
1178 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 30,000 30,000
1179 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 73,000 73,000
1180 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1181 TOTALS $ 73,000 $ 73,000
1182 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1183 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1184 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1185 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1186 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1187 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
1188 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1189 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1190 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million dollars ($2,000,000) or so much thereof
1191 as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
1192 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1193 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1194 CASH RECEIPTS
1195 2024/25 2024/25
1196 BUDGET REVISED
1197 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
1198 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 2,000,000 2,000,000
1199 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
1200 BUDGET SUMMARY
1201 2024/25 2024/25
1202 BUDGET REVISED
1203 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
1204 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1205 TOTALS $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
1206 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1207 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1208 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1209 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1210 ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1211 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1212 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1213 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hunddred and Thirty-Four Thousnd dollars ($734,000) or
1214 so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
1215 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1216 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1217 CASH RECEIPTS
1218 2024/25 2024/25
1219 BUDGET REVISED
1220 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 734,000 $ 734,000
1221 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND - -
1222 TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000
1223 BUDGET SUMMARY
1224 2024/25 2024/25
1225 BUDGET REVISED
1226 PROGRAM EXPENSE $ - $ -
1227 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 734,000 734,000
1228 TOTALS $ 734,000 $ 734,000
1229 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1230 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1231 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1232 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2025-02 Item #23.
1233 AMULANCE SERVICE
1234 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2024-2025
1235 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1236 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand dollars ($850,000) or so
1237 much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for
1238 the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1239 July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
1240 CASH RECEIPTS
1241 2024/25 2024/25
1242 BUDGET REVISED
1243 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
1244 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 850,000 850,000
1245 TOTALS $ 1,000,000 $ 850,000
1246 BUDGET SUMMARY
1247 2024/25 2024/25
1248 BUDGET REVISED
1249 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 600,000 $ 600,000
1250 TRANSFER TO RESERVE 250,000 250,000
1251 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1252 TOTALS $ 850,000 $ 850,000
1253 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1254 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1255 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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