Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors met on June 24, 2026. The Board approved the revised agenda, previous meeting minutes, IRS Form 990s for 2023 and 2024, and amendments to DDP Accounting Policies and Procedures. Updates included the resignation of Councilman Roy Sudler from the board and the appointment of Councilman David Anderson as the City Council representative. Staff reported on ARPA funding ($2.2M spent to date, $18M expected by year-end 2026), State Bond requests for an Early Childhood Education Center and grocery store at 120 S. Governors Ave, and a $315,000 Grant-in-Aid request. Master Plan discussions highlighted progress on the Downtown Dover Mobility Center, noting it was $1.5M under budget, alongside security measures such as 13 security cameras and emergency response coordination. A recent HUD meeting secured formal documentation for a $500,000 housing grant.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

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Accept the updated agenda as revised
Passed.
Accept the minutes from the previous meeting
Passed.
Accept the IRS Form 990s for 2023 and 2024 as presented
Passed.
Accept the proposed amendments to the DDP Accounting Policies & Procedures as presented
Passed.
Adjourn the meeting
Passed.

Agenda

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1. Call to Order and Agenda Approval
Call to order and motion to approve the updated agenda, revised to remove proposed bylaw edits and executive session.
2. Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Executive Committee and Staff Updates
Review and approval of IRS Form 990s for 2023 and 2024, amendments to Accounting Policies & Procedures, board appointment announcements including David Anderson replacing Roy Sudler, and website redesign updates.
4. Grants Updates
Updates on federal appropriations, ARPA spending ($2.2M spent, $18M projected by end of 2026), State Bond requests for the Early Childhood Education Center and grocery store at 120 S. Governors Ave, and a $315,000 Grant-in-Aid request for FY2027.
5. Master Plan Updates and Property Updates
Progress report on the Downtown Dover Mobility Center ($1.5M under budget), security camera installations, property maintenance, parcel appraisals, and a $500K HUD housing grant.
6. Legislative Updates
Report on the upcoming resumption of the state legislative session and election cycle.
7. Other Business and Board Member Updates
Updates from board members, announcement of Councilman Roy Sudler's resignation from the board, and community events.
8. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Documents

Attendance

1 in person.

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Robin R. Christiansen (Mayor)In person