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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 28, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Virtual Via WebEx
AGENDA
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INVOCATION - Mayor Christiansen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Rocha
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single
roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of
Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered
a separate item.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City of Dover Electric Department (Dover Downs Casino)
CONSENT AGENDA
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2. Special City Council Meeting - Budget Review of June 1 - 2, 2021
3. Special Council Meeting of June 14, 2021
4. Regular Council Meeting of June 14, 2021
COMMITTEE REPORTS
5. Economic Development Committee Report - April 13, 2021
6. Council Committee of the Whole Report - June 15, 2021
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
7. Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Master Plan (Diane Laird,
Executive Director, DDP)
8. Evaluation of Bids – Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program (Sharon Duca,
Public Works Director)
(Committee recommendation: Award the contract to Grassbuster’s Landscaping
Company, Inc. for the City of Dover Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program, Bid
#21-0039PW, for the amount of $381,083.)
9. Elimination of the City Assessor's Position (Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor)
(Committee recommendation: Table the discussion and bring it back at the next Council
Committee of the Whole meeting with a Staff recommendation.)
10. Discussion of Business License Rates (Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager)
(Committee recommendation: Refer the discussion back to Staff for continued work
and to report back at a time that was convenient once the appropriate information had
been gathered, including talking to the business community as well as any ordinances
that may need to be done.)
11. Police Department Executive Compensation (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief)
(Committee recommendation: Increase the Deputy Police Chief’s salary to $135,000
and increasing the Police Chief’s salary to $147,000, as recommended by Staff.)
12. Review of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Budget (Matt Harline, Interim City
Manager)
(Committee recommendation: Move the budget forward as amended by Staff to include
a one cent tax increase, to put $25,000 into the Economic Development Budget, and to
include the recommendation to have a 3% increase for non-bargaining employees and
to have equity with the Chief and Deputy Chief’s positions.)
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APPOINTMENTS (REAPPOINTMENTS) RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN
13. Board of Adjustment - Richard D. Senato - Three-Year Term to Expire July 2024
14. Public Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Dover-Kent County MPO - Two Year Terms to
Expire on July 1, 2023
A. Jonathan Contant
B. Albert W. Holmes, Jr.
C. Karen E. McGloughlin
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SUDLER
15. City Chaplain - Elder Ellis B. Louden (Presiding Elder of Dover District Delaware
Conference) - One-Year Term to Expire June 2022
ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
FINAL READING - The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the
Council Meeting of June 14, 2021. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers
and on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
16. Ordinance #2021-15 - Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
CITY MANAGER’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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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BUDGET REVIEW
The Special City Council Meeting was held by video conference on June 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. with
Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty (arrived at 6:10 p.m.) Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha,
Mr. Taylor (arrived at 6:15 p.m.) and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord,
Mr. Harline, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Duca, Mr. Sylvester, Mr. Hamlett, Mr. Josefowski, Mrs. Hawkins,
Mr. Eaton and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote (Boggerty and Taylor absent).
INTRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021 RECOMMENDED
BUDGET AND HIGHLIGHTS OF OVER BUDGET
Mr. Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed a presentation titled “FY 2021-2022
Proposed Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program,” (Exhibit #1).
Mr. Hare moved for Mr. Harline to give a quick overview of the budget and then allow Council to
ask their questions. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS - GENERAL FUND
Mr. Matthew Harline, Assistant City Manger, reviewed pages 7 - 38 of the “FY 2021-2022 Proposed
Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program.”
Mr. Neil stated that if they wanted to get back to the current tax rate of 40 and a half cents, they were
going to have to cut $2 million either in expenses or enhancements to bring in revenue. He asked if
it would be possible to use money left over and if so, what would the tax rate be. Mr. Neil stated that
they know some items like trucks need to be replaced and asked if they were to receive federal funds,
not necessarily from the Recovery Act, but from Infrastructure, if passed by Congress. He asked if
they could purchase those vehicles without having it in the current budget.
Mr. Neil asked in terms of total enhancements that were proposed, if there were other enhancements
that they could look at that would raise that amount so they could have money coming in. He noted
that even though it would be a small amount, in combination with some of the delays, they may be
able to stave off the total increase in the property tax.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that the current budget calls for a balance slightly over
the 8% that is in the City policy and that it is a prudent reserve. He stated that 8% is about a month
and a half worth of operating expenditures, so in the general fund there really is not left over money
that he would recommend spending. Mr. Harline noted that, regarding additional revenue, they were
in the process of doing a thorough comprehensive look at all of the fees and fines that the City
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assesses. He advised that it would be difficult to get anywhere near $2 million from all of the sources
if they increased those fees substantially, but that they might be able to find another $50,000 to
$100,000 based on preliminary results. Mr. Harline stated that in addition to the sanitation fees and
business licenses, they were looking at raising the fines for false alarms for the fire department
because they were already looking at increasing the fines to the police department of about $30,000
total and that enhancement has been included.
Mr. Harline advised that some of the proposed increases included disconnect fees and most of those
fees would go to the utility for which they are disconnected. He stated that those fees tend to fall
hardest on those who are least able to pay so that is not in this proposal and fees for credit card use
were going to cover the actual costs. Mr. Harline advised that they do not like to charge a premium
for bad checks, but they will review those fees.
Mr. Harline stated that they are going to look at enhancements for red light cameras and review their
agreement for the School Resource Officers. They are also looking at expenses that are not budgeted
possibly in police. They could come up in some programmatic things that Mr. Harline and Police
Chief Thomas Johnson have talked about. Mr. Harline advised that they did not know exactly how
the costs for the mental health professionals ride along program would come out, but there is an
assumption that they will get state funding.
Mr. Neil asked about delaying items like the trucks and buying them if they had grant money or from
other sources, possibly federal or infrastructure funds. Responding, Mr. Harline stated that he did
not know, but that what he read of the infrastructure bills was that most of it is for projects. He noted
that he would look and see if it is for vehicles and equipment and that those are the items that could
allow them to reduce the fee. Mr. Harline stated that he did not feel responsible providing a budget
based on possible federal funds that might come through for an infrastructure bill. He noted that they
are going to be using equipment that is getting out of date and spending money repairing items that
need to replaced. Mr. Harline advised that if that is the desire of Council, he would make it work,
but that was not his recommendation at this time.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that the capital projects that they have selected for this
year’s budget are located in the proposed budget book under Capital Investment Plan and that he
would provide the ones that have been delayed as well.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that the Information Technology (IT) position for a
LAN Analyst was for six months. He advised that the assumption was that they hire them for six
months into the year and defer costs somewhat until next year.
Responding to Mr. Rocha regarding the City’s parks, Mr. Harline provided the following
information:
• They have the Dover Park improvements which include a building and a splash pad and
$310,000 budgeted in the current year. They are going to carry those funds into the next
year and add that to the $690,000. That is their best estimate of how much it would cost
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to do the building and splash pad. It is higher than they anticipated when they began
developing the budget in January.
• The skate park and dog park are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2023 and $800,000 budgeted for
the Dover Park ADA Accessible playground.
• They also knew they could not do all of the projects in one year, but with Council’s input
they made the building a top priority and the splash pad is physically connected to that
building.
• If they were able to shift more money by using the American Recovery Project (ARP)
money then they could put more into the Schutte Park skate park.
Mr. Anderson, regarding creative cost shifting using the guidance of the ARP funds this year, stated
that the ARP funds have the ability to be used for necessary older infrastructure. He stated that they
could take about a half a million dollars of those funds and target it towards the older infrastructure.
Mr. Anderson stated that they could use it to offset part of the stormwater portion of the general fund
expense. He asked if they had calculated when about 50 staff members had to be off because of
COVID. Mr. Anderson stated that they could recover their sick time and overtime that was required
of other employees. He stated that he would email Mr. Harline the other ideas he had.
Responding to Mr. Anderson regarding Tyler/Munis, Mr. Harline stated that the vast majority of the
Munis costs are either covered directly or by transfers directly for Munis and that the vast majority
of those funds are coming out of the electric fund, with a little from the water and wastewater funds.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline stated that much of the increase in streets is offset by state
money. He advised that they are anticipating more money in Community Transportation Funds
(CTF), but some of it is increased amount of transfer from the general fund.
Mr. Hare asked how much money they would they save if they eliminated the North American
Energy Services (NAES). Responding, Mr. Harline stated that he would get into that more the
following day, but that it is about the operating of the plant and the lost revenue from the capacity
in the first year is going to be fairly similar because they are going to have to pay for specific
capacity. He noted that once the solar project comes online they are going to regain a lot of their
capacity. Mr. Harline advised that they get credit for the physical plant or capacity that they own to
generate electricity and McKee Run use to be a lot of that and they still have the VanSant Generating
Station. He stated that the saved money in operations is going to be offset by a loss of capacity.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare stated that there are about 100 to 150 fire alarms at Delaware
State University (DSU) and a lot of those were attributed to the alarms going off in dorms. He noted
that there are no contributions to the fire department from DSU or Wesley College. Mr. Hare stated
that there were close to 100 alarms at Wesley College and Wilmington University had some, but not
as many as the others. He advised that if they have a run fee that applies to everybody with the first
two runs being free, then it could cut it down or they would start getting the revenue back to the fire
department.
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Mr. Boggerty asked if it was permissible to charge safety fees on nonprofits. He asked how they
encourage them to pay a fee or give a donation and asked what message they send to their nonprofits.
Responding, Mr. Hare stated that the ones that came in and complained the most were the ones who
were going to have a public safety fee of $50.00. He stated that Bay Health has stepped up and
contributed and helped the fire company immensely. They have also helped the police department
with the Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) with contributions. Mr. Sudler advised that the legal
opinion was that federally they could not provide any fee to a nonprofit according to state and federal
statutes. He noted that DSU has contributed in other ways, such as partnering and trying to help with
economic development and helped the City through finding grants and suitable applicants for job
positions. Mr. Anderson advised that there were ways to do it, but it was problematic. He noted that
the run fee Mr. Hare noted would be permissible, but a fee for police services, which is a general tax
function, would be hard to pass unless it was tied to a service like false alarms.
Mr. Neil noted that if they had a public relations problem, they have some people who did PILOT
(Payment in Lieu of Taxes) programs and, unless everybody who was in this program as it was
originally presented would pay their money, they would actually lose money from the organizations
that voluntarily paid the City a PILOT. He noted that there was a balancing factor and that it was bad
publicity because they cannot apply it just in one segment.
Mr. Anderson stated that since they have the co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee for the first
time that it would be wise for them to pen a letter. He noted that the state has $800 million surplus
to increase the PILOT, which has not been done in decades. Mr. Anderson suggested adjusting the
formula slightly, noting that $1 million is under inflation for the last 10 years. He noted that it would
be wise for Council to formally send a letter requesting that. Mr. Sudler stated that is one of the
main objectives they would like Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Arndt to look into as liaisons to Kent
County and to make this a top priority in that initiative.
Mr. Anderson stated that he wanted to touch base with Mrs. Arndt and see if they would have a draft
for the next evening and then they make a motion so they could discuss it. Mr. Anderson moved that
a letter be drafted now.
Mr. Sudler asked if Mr. Anderson would amenable to get feedback from his co-liaison, Mrs. Arndt,
to prepare a draft and bring it tomorrow. Mr. Anderson stated that Mrs. Arndt’s skills would be
valued and noted that he would value Mr. Hare’s input as well.
Mrs. Arndt asked if they were talking about the state property and the payment in lieu of taxes and
not about issues specific to Kent County and realty transfer taxes. She noted that while they have
been talking, she reached out to a legislator for information on the process. Mrs. Arndt stated that
she was willing to pursue that and do some research.
Mr. Sudler requested a moment of silence for those who have served the country and those who have
lost their lives doing so. He stated that they greatly appreciate and value their dedication and
commitment to the United States of America.
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Mr. Anderson moved to recess the meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:13 p.m.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021- 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Special Council Meeting - Budget Review reconvened on June 2, 2021 at 6:01 p.m. with
Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty,
Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell.
Council staff members present were Mr. Harline, Mr. Waddell and Mrs. McDowell.
By unanimous consent, the meeting reconvened.
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed a presentation titled “FY 2021-2022 Proposed
Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program,” (Exhibit #2).
ELECTRIC FUND
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed pages 19-28 of “FY 2021-2022 Proposed
Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program.”
Mr. Harline advised that most of the 600 plus LED lights for phase one of the LED Streetlight
project were installed and that there were about 80 left. Mr. Paul Waddell, Electric Director, noted
that they would be there that week.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Harline stated that for everything, the entire bill to the North American
Energy Services (NAES) is about $6 million. He advised that if NAES were to get the contract to
continue running the VanSant Generating Station, they have budgeted for the contractual services,
based on some early models, $1.7 million, but that it was going to be less. Mr. Harline stated that
when they were operating as an ancillary operation to the power plant and were on site there were
some cost savings with the staff there.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Harline stated that they have been working with the management at
McKee Run and for NAES. He noted that some use to work for the City. Mr. Hare asked if there had
been consideration of not putting a contract out there and letting those people that are running the
operation now work for the City. He stated that if they were to take their salaries even with benefits,
they were going to be under $480,000.
Mr. Harline stated that a lot of the costs for operating the plant are environmental reporting, financial
tracking and connecting to the PJM grid. He stated that they have looked at that possibility, but that
is the cost to actually run that plant with all the different parts. He advised that they have built the
costs for materials into that $1.7 million. The City and the Energy Authority (TEA) firmly believe
that strategy and hiring out all the expertise they would need for all the other pieces are a small
amount of costs to actually turning on and running the plant. Mr. Harline advised that is not going
to be $480,000 to run the plant with the people who live in town. Mr. Hare stated that if NAES gets
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the contract, they would be making money off of it which they get through TEA.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Mr. Harline stated that if NAES puts in a proposal that is above what the
market will bear they would lose the contract. He stated that the only viable way to do this is to
continue paying NAES or someone else.
Mr. Harline advised that he has discussed the idea of the City running the VanSant Generation
Station with the representatives of TEA and NAES. He stated that there are a number of different
disciplines, environmental tests and reporting requirements that nobody on the City staff can train
the NAES personnel to do. He stated that NAES has that expertise, along with other firms. He noted
that they can do the onsite work that needs to be done to keep the plant functioning, but there are a
lot of other pieces that are done offsite and that the City would have to purchase those costs.
Mr. Harline advised that he spoke with Stacy Johnson from NAES, and their charge will be much
more if they do not have the rest of the operation and would charge a premium to do it on a cafeteria
basis, which would require the City to go out for another set of RFPs. He stated that having discussed
that possibility directly with Ms. Arlene Newton and other members of the TEA staff, they strongly
recommend against trying to pursue that course of action.
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, regarding the transfer to the general fund from the electric
fund, stated that she thought the transfer should be $10 million instead of $11 million. She stated
that those changes and the transfer could decrease their net income, which offsets some of the
abilities for them to cover operations, capital costs and infrastructure. Ms. Peddicord advised that
the higher that they increase that in any given year, based on the changes in the projections, is going
to drive down the net income and decrease the cash. She noted that she wanted to make sure that
everyone was aware that changing that variable does have an effect, and that it also could affect their
bond ratings.
Responding to Mr. Hare, Ms. Peddicord stated that she did not know how much excess money was
in the electric fund. She stated that they have financial policies that they are suppose to follow that
houses the reserves for particular programs, replacements, contingency funds, and capital asset
replacements. Mr. Hare stated that if they were to transfer more, it was going to reduce the net
profits, but they have the money in the fund to give a refund back to the electric rate users, nonprofits
and the people that do not pay taxes. He stated that if it costs $100 million to run the City and with
all of the funds they have, they bring in $140 million, then why are they raising taxes. Mr. Harline
stated that the ordinance from last year has the amounts in each of the reserves. He noted that there
are specific reserves for specific things, and it is over $20 million. Mr. Harline advised that they have
$10 million that they carefully set aside for the deconstruction of the power plant with a very long
range and thoughtful process.
WATER FUND
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed pages 5-11 of “”FY 2021-2022 Proposed
Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program.”
Mr. Harline advised that they have completed the Water Master Plan Update, West Street, West
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Alley and Ross Street replacement of water lines. He stated that they have started with the contract
for painting and other maintenance on the water towers. Mr. Harline advised that in FY22, they are
looking at improving resiliency of the water treatment plant with a purchase of a mobile generator.
Mr. Jason Lyon, Water and Wastewater Director, advised that it is not a wastewater treatment plant,
it is a pump station.
WASTEWATER FUND
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed pages 12-18 of “FY 2021-2022 Proposed
Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program.”
Mr. Harline advised that there was a slight decrease in the transfers and that there were expenses of
$271,000, about 3.7% compared to the FY21 budget. He noted that they were expecting the service
fees to have a 5.4% increase due to rate increase. Responding to Mr. Harline, Mr. Jason Lyon, Water
and Wastewater Director, advised that the groundwater inflow adjustment would be going up this
year with the other rates.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline advised that in constructing the budget, they were very
conservative in trying to allocate any resources from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund. He
noted that he did not disagree with Mr. Anderson’s assessment on almost everything he said that it
could possibly be budgeted for. Mr. Harline noted that the $700,000 for the Innovative Readiness
Training (IRT) project was never a City budgeted item, but it is a resource loss to the City. He noted
that Mr. Taylor challenged them to look for a full $1.9 million worth of savings which he had, but
was not ready, but he could share that. He noted that they could work with the 2% directed at the
increases for public safety. Mr. Harline stated that there are some other places, particularly in the
Water/Wastewater system, where they could find supportable uses for the ARP funds that they are
anticipating. He noted that there are different ways that they could approach this by trying to come
up with an ARP budget between now and June 14th for original adoption, for original presentation
on June 28th , or they could work on a list of items, particularly in Water/Wastewater, and then some
in general fund, then some other needs and wants in the community that Mr. Anderson mentioned.
Mr. Harline stated that he had the cuts that he could propose from Mr. Taylor’s request. He noted
that since they originally put the budget together in April he met with the department heads and
shaved about $860,000 in expenditures, before they showed Council the budget that he originally
asked for a 5.5% property tax increase. He advised that they could put together a budget with cuts,
additional defensible revenue, easily defensible revenue enhancements through ARP funds, and then
create a second list of things that if they could make a good argument for it, that they would also
fund with ARP funds. Mr. Harline recommended having a primary list where they are comfortable,
that they can count those revenues for those projects, put that into the ordinance that they present and
then come back with a supplemental budget when they do a budget amendment to close out FY21
and carry forward into FY22.
Mr. Harline reviewed a spreadsheet depicting the cuts proposed by staff and Council (Exhibit #3).
He advised that he did not think they could cut without a significant burden and that the total costs
could add back $194,000 of the spending and not raise the property tax.
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Mr. Harline stated that they budgeted $200,000 for moving expenses for the City Manager, which
also could have been used for any search this year and they usually budget $200,000 in legal
expenses. He noted that they usually end up transferring that to projects that come up during the year,
so they could probably cut some of that. Mr. Harline noted that there was a proposed program for
a small amount of money to be paid to people if they referred somebody successfully for employment
with the City, $10,000 was set aside for that. There is a proposal along with the rest of the Segal
study for pay for performance, and the former City Manager Randy Robertson suggested $40,000
for that in the budget. He stated that they could remove $20,000 and still have the opportunity to
address some type of a pay for performance incentives in FY22 or remove the entire $20,000.
Mr. Harline advised that there were suggestions in the Segal study for advancing up in the range
rather than just the base moving up , they based it on years in their current position and it’s market,
or where the study recommends that the range for that job should be. He noted that there are also
some positions which would probably be reclassified and that he did not want to get rid of all of that
money, because there are some legitimate suggestions. Mr. Harline stated that based on the
discussion with Council and with Segal, he would want to leave some money in for some of those
positions.
Mr. Harline stated that there is $100,000 in the Mayor’s budget for economic development, but if
they cut out 25%, that would save $25,000. He noted that they were increasing the payment to the
fire department, if they cut that from a $3,500 increase to only $2,500 increase, they would save
$1,000. He noted that they budgeted $120,000 annually, even though the contract for life safety for
the ambulance contract is $100,000 a year. The additional $20,000 was in case there were calls that
outside vendors were required to respond to. He noted that so far, they had never needed the full
$20,000 or anywhere near it, so they could cut that total money budgeted from $120,000 to $110,000
and free up $10,000 and still cover their $100,000 contract with St. Francis to provide annual
ambulance service within the City of Dover.
Mr. Harline stated that they have two trucks for code enforcement that could survive another year,
one is replacing an old Crown Vic. He noted that they have budgeted $250,00 for demolition and the
most that they have ever used is around $150,000, so they could cut that.
Mr. Harline stated that he spoke with Police Chief Thomas Johnson, and he was forthcoming and
trying to make offers that would help them reach the $1.9 million cut. He noted that if Chief Johnson
deferred hiring four officers for six months it could save $199,000. He stated that they have to keep
their staffing level up because they have accepted the COPS grant. Mr. Harline advised that they
could save $199,000 by diverting that by a half a season, and they could probably survive with eight
Tahoe SUVs instead of nine, six of those would go to patrol directly.
Mr. Harline mentioned eliminating the Information Technology (IT) LAN analysts completely,
instead of having one for the last six months. He noted that delaying the facilities craftsperson for
six months would save $29,500; however, the department would prefer that the position not be
removed. Mr. Harline advised that there is currently a crew of three and if they are doing a task that
requires spotting another worker they cannot have two crews. If they have four workers, they can
split to two crews and double their effectiveness. He noted that the department would prefer to have
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the position for the full year, but at least for half the year.
Mr. Harline noted that they could defer the $380,000 Street and Alley Project to Townsend
Boulevard, Project Kent, North and South Alley, and save $818,000. He advised that if they do not
buy the asphalt hotbox it would save $43,000. Mr. Harline noted that if they do not get rid of a 2000
backhoe, they would save $125,000. If they did not get rid of a 2001 dump truck, they would save
$156,000. There is a yard waste truck that could be pushed back a year, although it is heavily used.
They have $300,000 plus for a vac truck and it is possible that they could save an estimated $150,000
by buying a used truck. Mr. Harline noted that they do not use it daily, but frequently, and that is for
eliminating blockages in the stormwater.
Mr. Harline noted that in Parks and Recreation, there is a old van that Ms. Sherwanda Rachal,
Recreation Program Specialist, drives and it is functional so they could delay that for $31,000. He
noted that there is always something else they could cut, but those are the items that would have less
of a debilitating effect on City operations. Mr. Harline advised that he mentioned over $2,100,000
worth of cuts.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that all of those items they would be put off until next
year. He stated that there were a couple of items that are choices and that they would be dealing with
the same problem next year. Mr. Harline stated that all of those vehicles will have to be replaced and
they bought no police cruisers last year. He noted that Mr. Casey Wallace, Mechanic, and his staff,
baby the vehicles and have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in maintenance and successfully
deferred some expenses, but it does not last forever. They have to replace those items and do the road
maintenance. Mr. Lindell asked if they had done a cost estimate to show taxpayers how much they
were hemorrhaging from keeping these outdated vehicles around and the lack of cost effectiveness.
Responding, Mr. Harline sated that Mr. Mike Hamlett, Central Services Director, could put
something together. Mr. Lindell stated that he was talking about man hours with manufacturing their
own parts. He noted that there has to be a point where it becomes counterproductive. Responding,
Mr. Harline stated that information was a part of the analysis that Mr. Hamlett does every year.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that they have reduced the number of staff members
in the whole Central Services department, primarily in fleet maintenance and in building
maintenance. He noted that fleet maintenance was steady, but the building maintenance is where they
have really cut people.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that the vehicles that needed to be replaced were
costing the City more. He noted that there was also lost of time having the vehicles in service.
Mr. Harline advised that the cost of repair is where they were getting past the point of diminishing
return based on Mr. Hamlett’s assessment.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that some of the vehicles were coming up on 20 years
old. Mr. Rocha recommended finding money in the budget for vehicles that they could not longer
get parts for.
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Item #2.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1 - 2, 2021 PAGE 10
Mr. Anderson moved to authorize sending the draft letter regarding the PILOT with the right to have
the signers and Staff make technical corrections in formatting. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Lindell requested clarification on the motion. Mrs. Arndt stated that the letter was requesting
the opportunity to revisit or to evaluate an increase in the percentage that Dover receives from the
state. She noted that there is also a Senate bill being considered that is in committee and that bill
does not increase the percentage for Dover. It proposes the addition of Newark to the program and
for Newark to receive a percentage of their property tax from the state. Mrs. Arndt stated that there
is an opportunity to work with the legislators to make changes to that bill to increase Dover's
percentage. She noted that the letter is going to two of their local legislators, seeking a one-time
increase to Dover.
Mr. Sudler asked how could they incorporate that or integrate that into what they currently have as
a long-term opportunity versus a short-term. He asked if they could pass this motion here or add that
to the motion as an amendment. Responding, Mrs. Arndt stated that the letter as written does make
mention of re-evaluating the percentage that is granted and that it is okay to move forward.
Mr. Sudler asked Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Arndt to draft the recommendations and a second letter
expressing the long-term opportunity through the body that would not only be able to recognize that
but also authorize it.
Mr. Anderson moved to authorize sending the draft letter regarding the PILOT with the right
to have the signers and Staff make technical corrections in formatting. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil stated that Mr. Harline brought up a contingency plan in terms of what would happen if
they received the additional federal money, which they do not know if it is coming or the amount.
Mr. Harline asked if they wanted him to bring back the cuts that have been described to reduce the
potential tax increase to two cents or less, using discretion with whatever it is to get to that amount.
He stated that he received guidance from one Councilman specifically saying to keep the officers,
LAN analyst, crafts persons, the asphalt hotbox and the dump truck. He stated that he could work
with staff to see if there are some trade-offs within there, and then come back with a package of
things where they believe that there could be ARP money that would be either revenue offsets in the
general fund or projects in the water and wastewater fund to come up with a secondary plan for
additional expenditures. Mr. Harline stated that he would prefer to have that ready for Council either
on the 14th or 15th.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline advised that last year the full amount for the economic
development fund was $100,000 in the Mayor’s budget. He noted that it is used for a variety of
different economic development and enhancement activities. Mr. Harline stated that in FY20,
$90,866 of the $100,000 was spent.
Mr. Sudler noted that while the Segal Study was a good study, there was no evidence-based
observations done to confirm what duties were being done versus what was actually being done. He
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Item #2.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1 - 2, 2021 PAGE 11
noted that there is a discrepancy in providing or increasing individuals pay based off of assessment
with no evidence-based observations. Mr. Sudler recommended that entire budget be forfeited or cut.
Mr. Neil moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Sudler stated that they were adjourning and waiting for another
meeting with Mr. Harline to update Council in a couple of weeks on the supplemental budget.
Mr. Harline stated that he would have an update on June 15th during the Council Committee of the
Whole/Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee.
Mr. Neil moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting - Budget Review of June 1-2, 2021 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - Presentation titled “FY 2021-2022 Proposed Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program”
Exhibit #2 - Presentation titled “FY 2021-2022 Proposed Budget with FY 22 - 26 Capital Improvement Program”
Exhibit #3 - Spreadsheet depicting the cuts proposed by staff and Council
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EXHIBIT #1
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 06/01 and Item
06/02/2021
#2.
City of Dover
FY 2021 -2022 Proposed Budget
With FY 22 – 26 Capital Improvement Program
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
• General Fund
• Electric Fund
• Water Fund
• Wastewater Fund
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Adherence to Financial Policies
Water and
General Water Wastewater Wastewater Electric
Fund Utility Utility Fund Fund *
Revenues 48,354,900 7,349,100 10,470,600 17,819,700 87,057,400
Expenses (49,780,626) (7,353,200) (8,635,300) ($15,988,500) (80,815,300)
Surplus/(Deficit) ($1,425,726) ($4,100) $1,835,300 $1,831,200 $6,242,100
Ending Budget Balance 3,915,174 $637,900 $3,507,570 $4,145,470 $11,959,500
% of Revenue 8.1% 8.7% 33.5% 23.3% 13.7%
Beginning Budget Balance 5,340,900 642,000 1,672,270 $2,314,270 10,913,400
Less PCA Credit (5,196,000)
Adjusted Beginning Budget Balance 5,717,400
Capital Improvement Transfers 4,385,900 1,536,100 799,200 $2,335,300 3,711,100
Revenue Policy #6 x ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Budget Balance Policy #1 ✓ ✓ x ✓ ✓
Expenditure Policy #3 x ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Page 17
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Fee and Transfer Trends – General Fund
Major Rate & Fee Trends
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Proposed
GENERAL FUND 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Property Tax Rate Approved $0.3378 $0.3378 $0.3378 $0.4050 $0.4050 $0.4050 $0.4050 $0.4400 $0.4050 $0.4600
Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase $0.0551 $0.0350 ($0.0350) $0.0550
Trash Fees (in City) $17.00 $17.00 $17.00 $17.00 $17.00 $21.00 $21.00 $21.00 $21.00 $23.00
Trash Fees (outside City) $42.75 $42.75 $42.75 $42.75 $42.75 $54.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Transfer from Electric Utility $8 million $8 million $10 million $10 million $10 million $10 million $10 million $10 million $10 million $11 million
% of Electric Fund Revenues 8.3% 9.6% 12.5% 12.2% 12.3% 12.2% 12.2% 11.8% 11.8% 12.6%
% of General Fund Revenues 22.3% 22.5% 25.7% 23.9% 23.7% 23.4% 23.4% 22.0% 21.4% 22.7%
Transfer from Water/Wastewater Utility $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $850,000 $875,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
% of Water/Wastewater Fund Revenues 3.7% 3.6% 3.4% 5.7% 5.7% 5.8% 5.8% 5.8% 5.7% 5.7%
% of General Fund Revenues 1.4% 1.1% 1.3% 2.0% 2.1% 2.1% 2.1% 2.2% 2.1% 2.1%
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Fee and Transfer Trends – Enterprise Funds
Major Rate & Fee Trends
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Proposed
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Water per 1,000 gal (Tier 1) $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.49 $2.66
Water per 1,000 gal (Tier 2) $3.11 $3.33
Water per 1,000 gal (Outside City Tier 1) $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $3.74 $4.00
Water per 1,000 gal (Outside City Tier 2) $4.67 $5.00
Water Customer Charge $1.25 $1.25 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00
Wastewater per 1,000 gal. Charge $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.84 $3.03
Wastewater per 1,000 gal (Outside City) $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $4.25 $4.55
Wastewater Customer Charge $1.25 $1.25 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00
Kent County Sewer Treatment Fee - Rate
set by County $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.58 $2.58 $2.58
Kent County Sewer Adjustment (I & I flows) $1.05 $1.05 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.61 $1.72
ELECTRIC FUND
Residential Rates $0.1316 $0.1204 $0.1204 $0.1203 $0.1203 $0.1203 $0.1206 $0.1206 $0.1209 $0.1209
Increase % -3.5% -8.5% 0.0% -0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Power Cost Adjustment ($0.00252) ($0.00855) ($0.00382) ($0.00382) ($0.00700) ($0.00700)
Electric Fund Customer Charge $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $8.46 $8.46 $9.42 $9.42
Reconnect Fees $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100
Return Check Fees $25 $25 $25 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Fee and Transfer Affects
• $250,000 home with 8 Tgal usage per month
❖ Water bill increase $17.52/year
❖ Wastewater increase $28.80/year
❖ Property tax increase $137.50/year
❖ $183.82 Total increase
• $150,000 home with 4 Tgal usage per month
❖ Water bill increase $8.16/year
❖ Wastewater increase $14.40/year
❖ Property tax increase $82.50/year
❖ $105.06 Total increase
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Item #2.
GENERAL FUND
BUDGET REVIEW
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Presented June 1, 2021
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• General Fund Item #2.
Public Safety, General & Community Services
Police * Fire * Life Safety * Code Enforcement
Planning * Public Inspections * Library * Parks,
Recreation & Grounds * Streets * Stormwater *
Sanitation * Tax Assessor
Support Services for all City Operations
Mayor * City Council * City Clerk * City Manager *
Finance * Customer Service * Human Resources *
Information Technology * Procurement &
Inventory * Public Works Administration *
Facilities Management * Fleet Maintenance
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Item #2.
General Fund Revenues - Summary GRANTS
4.8%
COURT OF CHANCERY
FEES
POLICE FINES & FEES 2.9%
2.9%
LICENSES & PERMITS FRANCHISE FEES
6.0% 1.2%
TRANSFER TAXES LIBRARY & RECREATION
2.9% FEES
1.0%
SANITATION FEES OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
7.1% RECEIPTS
0.4%
INTERFUND SERVICE
FEES
11.1%
PROPERTY TAXES
34.9%
UTILITY TRANSFERS
24.8% Page 23
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Item #2.
General Fund Revenues - Summary
• Projected revenues without enhancement will be inadequate
• Major increases affecting revenues
• Asking for a $0.055 increase in the Property Tax $1.93 M
• Increased transfer from Electric Fund $1.0 M
• Incorporating a small amount of ARP funding (Library, Parks) $520,000
• Recommending an increase in Sanitation Fees $330,400
• COPS Grants transfer for salary $308,900
• Increase/Adjust Business Licenses $100,000 (net + $30,000)
• Major decreases affecting revenues
• Fund balance (end FY 20 v end FY 21) is projected lower $1.13 M
• W/o adjustment business licenses $70,000
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Item #2.
General Fund Revenues - Summary
• Forecast model without revenue enhancement
• Expenditures have exceeded revenues for three consecutive fiscal years
• Trends in revenues are stagnant and labor and material costs continue to increase
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General Fund Revenues –
Item #2.
Property Taxes CITY OF DOVER
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT PROJECTION
2020 BASE YEAR
TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE AS OF APRIL 8 2021 $ 3,588,943,800.00 $ 3,588,943,800.00
Abatement Incentives $ (35,642,700.00) $ (35,642,700.00)
Filed Tax Exemption Requests $ (4,691,400.00) $ (4,691,400.00)
Supplemental Billing (April) (ALREADY INCLUDED IN TAXABLE VALUE)
Annual Appeals Estimate Only $ (5,000,000.00) $ (5,000,000.00)
Senior Citizen/Disability Exemption(approx 400 approved; revenue loss $81,000) Estimate Only $ (20,000,000.00) $ (20,000,000.00)
TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE $ 3,523,609,700.00 $ 3,523,609,700.00
CITY OF DOVER
PROJECTED PROPERTY TAX RECEIPTS
ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING
7/01/21 - 6/30/22
Using a tax of $0.405 or $0.460 per $100 of assessment, the estimated gross 7/01/21 billing will be $ 14,270,619.29 $ 16,208,604.62
Penalties $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00
Estimated Quarterly Billing $ 22,000.00 $ 22,000.00
PROJECTED PROPERTY TAX RECEIPT SUBTOTAL $ 14,362,619.29 $ 16,300,604.62
Pay In Lieu of Taxes ESTIMATE
Luther Towers; State of Delaware; Milford Housing; DE State Housing Auth; $ 552,700.00 $ 552,700.00
Dover Housing Authority; Whatcoat Village; Liberty Court
$ - $ -
PROJECTED PROPERTY TAX RECEIPTS FOR FY 2022 $ 14,915,319.29 $ 16,853,304.62
$0.01 of tax rate equates to: $ 352,360.97
PROJECTED DOVER REALTY TRANSFER TAX RECEIPTS $ 1,100,000.00 $ 1,400,000.00
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Item #2.
General Fund Revenues –
Sanitation Rates
CURRENT RATES & REVENUES FY 2022 PROPOSED RATES & REVENUES FY 2023 PROPOSED RATES & REVENUES
Rate Service # of Cont. Monthly Annual Rate Monthly Annual Rate Monthly Annual
$21.00 Res. 90 gal 10,267 $215,600.00 $2,587,200.00 $23.00 $240,700.00 $2,888,400.00 $25.00 $266,700.00 $3,200,400.00
$24.00 RMH 280 6,700.00 80,400.00 $23.00 6,400.00 76,800.00 $25.00 $7,000.00 $84,000.00
$43.00 90 gal 2x 183 7,900.00 94,800.00 $46.00 8,400.00 100,800.00 $50.00 $9,200.00 $110,400.00
$63.00 90 cal 3x 6 400.00 4,800.00 $69.00 400.00 4,800.00 $75.00 $500.00 $6,000.00
$72.00 300 gal 358 25,800.00 309,600.00 $72.00 25,800.00 309,600.00 $75.00 $26,900.00 $322,800.00
$85.00 90 gal 4x 3 300.00 3,600.00 $92.00 300.00 3,600.00 $100.00 $300.00 $3,600.00
$143.00 300 gal 2x 20 2,900.00 34,800.00 $144.00 2,900.00 34,800.00 $150.00 $3,000.00 $36,000.00
SUBTOTALS 11,117 $259,600.00 $3,115,200.00 SUBTOTALS $284,900.00 $3,418,800.00 SUBTOTALS $313,600.00 $3,763,200.00
Bulk total $1,000.00 $12,000.00 Bulk total $1,000.00 $12,000.00 Bulk total $1,000.00 $12,000.00
TOTALS $260,600.00 $3,127,200.00 TOTALS $285,900.00 $3,430,800.00 TOTALS $314,600.00 $3,775,200.00
• Proposed rate increases for FY22 and FY23
• Operating Revenues only cover Expenditures with overhead allocation
• These rate increases allow the Sanitation Department to progress toward
being a stand-alone Enterprise Fund where rates cover operating costs,
capital expenditures, overhead and admin, and build a prudent reserve
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General Fund Expenditures - Item #2.
Summary
• Overall Expenditures are up 7.1% as compared to the
FY21 Original Budget ($3.28M), mostly due to capital
expenditures
• Major increases affecting expenditures
• Increased in transfer to CIP budget (%111) – $2.3M
• Police Operations – $691,600
• A 3.9% overall increase
• Five new officers in this year’s budget
• Nine new police cars (in GF CIP budget)
• Increase in Public Works CIP $2.3M
• Persimmon Park funding from State
• Increase in Streets & Sidewalk improvements ($556K)
• Replacement vehicles left out of FY21 budget
• Added personnel in Central Services
• Added personnel in IT (budgeted at 6 months)
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Item #2.
General Fund Expenditures
– Summary (cont.)
• Major decreases affecting expenditures
• Reduced Police – Extra Duty – but offset by reduced revenue
• Cut $511,000 of original capital requests
• Cut two positions from FY21 Customer Service budget
• Denied requests for additional personnel
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Item #2.
General Fund Expenditures –
Personnel City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Personnel Table
2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
DEPT/DIVISION
BUDGET BUDGET RECOMMENDED CHANGE
CITY CLERK 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.0
CITY MANAGER 5.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
CODE ENFORCEMENT 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
CUSTOMER SERVICES 16.0 16.0 14.0 (2.0)
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 5.0 4.0 6.0 2.0
FINANCE 8.0 8.0 8.0 0.0
FIRE DEPARTMENT 5.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
FLEET MAINTENANCE 7.0 6.0 5.0 (1.0)
GROUNDS 14.0 14.0 14.0 0.0
HUMAN RESOURCES 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.0
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4.0 4.0 5.0 1.0
INSPECTIONS 7.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
LIBRARY 14.0 14.0 15.0 1.0
LIFE SAFETY 3.0 4.0 4.0 0.0
MAYOR 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.0
PARKS AND RECREATION 9.0 9.0 9.0 0.0
PLANNING 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.0
POLICE - TOTAL* 135.0 135.0 140.0 5.0
PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY 4.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 7.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.0
SANITATION 10.0 11.0 11.0 0.0
STREETS 7.0 7.0 7.0 0.0
STORMWATER 7.0 7.0 7.0 0.0
TAX ASSESSOR 3.0 3.0 2.0 (1.0)
GENERAL FUND AND CDBG TOTAL 294.0 293.0 298.0 5.0
*106 Offi cers ; 34 Ci vi l i a ns - 140 Total Empl oyees Page 30
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Item #2.
General Fund Expenditures –
Segal Study
Amount
Below Time in Position Total
Segal Job Title Business Unit Minimum Adjusment ($) Adjustments
GIS Manager PW- Admin $0 $6,792 $6,792
Central Services Director Central Serv - Admin & Warehouse $3,406 $1,928 $5,333
Contract & Procurement Manager Central Serv - Admin & Warehouse $6,262 $3,300 $9,562
Assistant to the Dir Council Affairs & Constituent Svc City Clerk Dept $2,940 $0 $2,940
Assistant City Clerk City Clerk Dept $3,503 $0 $3,503
Executive Assistant to the City Manager City Manager Dept $0 $471 $471
Customer Service Supervisor Customer Services $1,870 $3,630 $5,500
Customer Service Manager Customer Services $0 $4,966 $4,966
Billing & Collections Supervisor Customer Services $4,564 $2,615 $7,179
Electric Director Electric -Admin $0 $657 $657
Construction Manager Engineering -PW $0 $4,724 $4,724
Civil Engineer I Engineering PW $0 $3,468 $3,468
Financial Reporting & Accounting Manager Finance Dept $0 $2,695 $2,695
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources Dept $2,058 $2,420 $4,478
Human Resources Director Human Resources Dept $0 $10,113 $10,113
Human Resources Coordinator Human Resources Dept $3,410 $0 $3,410
Librarian II Library $0 $2,809 $2,809
Librarian II Library $4,398 $1,307 $5,705
Librarian I Library $2,885 $1,094 $3,979
Planner I Planning & Admin $3,098 $0 $3,098
Principal Planner Planning & Admin $0 $8,977 $8,977
Planner I Planning & Admin $3,098 $3,630 $6,728
Senior LAN Analyst Police Civilians $6,580 $4,238 $10,818
Field Supervisor II Recreation $11,322 $2,825 $14,147
Recreation Center Coordinator Recreation $0 $9,779 $9,779
Field Supervisor II Streets $6,434 $7,063 $13,497
$69,935 $108,217 $178,152 Page 31
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Item #2.
General Fund Expenditures –
Summary By Expenditure Category
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Item #2.
City Manager
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 801,400 701,100 701,100 -13%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 7,500 43,100 43,100 475%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 235,900 244,500 244,500 4%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,044,800 988,700 988,700 -5%
Highlights:
• Decrease in Personnel Costs primarily due to changing of City Manger
position.
• Materials & Supplies increase due to web site update and reimbursement of
moving expenses.
• Key goal is to continue momentum on building relationships with Dover’s
stakeholders
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Item #2.
City Manager
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
Highlights:
PERSONNEL COSTS 801,400 701,100 701,100 -13%
Decrease in Personnel Costs primarily due to changing of
City Manger
MATERIALS position.
& SUPPLIES 7,500 43,100 43,100 475%
Materials & Supplies increase due to web site update and
ADMINISTRATIVE
reimbursementEXPENDITURES 235,900
of moving expenses. 244,500 244,500 4%
Key goal
OPERATING is to continue momentum
EXPENDITURES 1,044,800 on building
988,700 988,700 -5%
relationships with Dover’s stakeholders
Highlights:
• Decrease in Personnel Costs primarily due to changing of City Manger
position.
• Materials & Supplies increase due to web site update and reimbursement of
moving expenses.
• Key goal is to continue momentum on building relationships with Dover’s
stakeholders
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Item #2.
City Manager
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 801,400 701,100 701,100 -13%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 7,500 43,100 43,100 475%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 235,900 244,500 244,500 4%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,044,800 988,700 988,700 -5%
Highlights:
• Decrease in Personnel Costs primarily due to changing of City Manger
position.
• Materials & Supplies increase due to web site update and reimbursement of
moving expenses.
• Key goal is to continue momentum on building relationships with Dover’s
stakeholders
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Item #2.
City Clerk
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 451,100 481,700 481,700 7%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 8,600 8,900 8,900 3%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 48,700 43,400 43,400 -11%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 508,400 534,000 534,000 5%
Highlights:
• Personnel Costs increase primarily due to increase in pension funding.
• Slight decrease in Administrative Expense, over FY21, due to it being a non-
election year.
• Key goal is to redraw Council district lines once the 2020 Census
infomration is available
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Item #2.
Customer Service
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 1,050,600 990,400 990,400 -6%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 35,500 35,000 35,000 -1%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 21,500 22,000 22,000 2%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,107,600 1,047,400 1,047,400 -5%
Highlights:
• Employee turnover is accounting for the decrease in Personnel Costs.
• Other Operating Expenses will be relatively flat for FY22.
• Key goals are:
• Implementation of Utility billing in MUNIS-ERP software
• Integrating Assessor functions and eliminating two vacant positions
• Using technology and creativity to improve customer service
• Hosting a student intern summer 2021
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Item #2.
Finance
Highlights:
• Administrative Expenses decrease due to shifting
MUNIS costs to General Fund non-operating
• Key goal is implementing the MUNIS-ERP payroll/HR
module and utility billing module
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Item #2.
Human Resources
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 424,000 455,800 455,800 8%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 32,000 93,200 143,200 348%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 68,200 49,300 49,300 -28%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 524,200 598,300 648,300 24%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 524,200 $ 598,300 $ 648,300 24%
Highlights:
• Segal Study Implementations figure into Personnel
Cost increases (bottom of range only).
• Pay for Performance and referral program added to
Program Expense for Fy22.
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Item #2.
Information Services
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 593,400 479,200 479,200 -19%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 71,500 65,900 65,900 -8%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 247,900 192,800 192,800 -22%
OPERATING EXPENSES 912,800 737,900 737,900 -19%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 61,600 26,600 26,600 -57%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 974,400 $ 764,500 $ 764,500 -22%
Highlights:
• Personnel Costs decrease; FY21 saw the retiring of the IT Director, position as well as
replacement was budgeted in FY21.
• New LAN Analyst budgeted for second half of the year.
• Key goals are:
• Improved and enhanced cybersecurity techniques and possibly equipment
• Evaluate and replace/update phone system
• Improved turnaround on help-desk items
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Item #2.
Library
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 1,327,900 1,454,900 1,454,900 10%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 83,400 83,500 83,500 0%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 411,400 319,800 319,800 -22%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,822,700 1,858,200 1,858,200 2%
CAPITAL OUTLAY - 25,000 25,000 100%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,822,700 $ 1,883,200 $ 1,883,200 3%
Highlights:
• New full-time Director and Assistant director added to staff.
• Reduction in Contractual Services driving decline in
Administrative Expenditures.
• Capital Outlay for temperature control in facility.
• Key goals are:
• Reducing barriers to use of the library and building relationships with DAFB and
others
• Celebrating the Dover Public Library’s 80th anniversary Page 43
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Item #2.
Recreation
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 820,500 870,100 870,100 6%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 77,300 88,400 88,400 14%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 231,900 231,800 231,800 0%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 1,129,700 1,190,300 1,190,300 5%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 395,000 787,000 787,000 99%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,524,700 $ 1,977,300 $ 1,977,300 30%
Highlights:
• Personnel Cost increases due mainly to the raise in Temporary Help wages and
pension.
• Increase in Materials & Supplies due to the addition of $15k in playground
repairs (included in CIP in previous years).
• Replacing vehicle
• Key goals
• Constructing Dover Park building and Spray pad.
• Small park revitalization
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Item #2.
Police
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS $ 17,424,300 $ 17,989,876 $ 17,879,826 3%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 352,000 372,000 359,000 2%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 793,600 772,600 772,600 -3%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 18,569,900 19,134,476 19,011,426 2%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 912,400 588,600 588,600 -35%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 19,482,300 $ 19,723,076 $ 19,600,026 1%
Highlights:
• Five new officers hired and community policing fully staffed in FY22
• Replace nine vehicles (2 budgeted in FY21)
• Increase in operating somewhat offset by decrease in capital expenditures
• Key goals
• Implementing body-worn cameras program
• Expansion of the camera system
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Item #2.
Recreation
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 450,400 632,200 632,200 40%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 28,600 25,700 27,600 -3%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 176,800 177,200 177,200 0%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 655,800 835,100 837,000 28%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 700,000 50,000 - -100%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,355,800 $ 885,100 $ 837,000 -38%
Highlights:
• Employee turnover is accounting for the decrease in Personnel Costs.
• Other Operating Expenses will be relatively flat for FY22.
• Key goals are:
• Implementation of Utility billing in MUNIS-ERP software
• Integrating Assessor functions and eliminating two vacant positions
• Using technology and creativity to improve customer service
• Hosting a student intern summer 2021
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Central Services – Facilities Item #2.
Management
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 450,400 632,200 632,200 40%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 28,600 25,700 27,600 -3%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 176,800 177,200 177,200 0%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 655,800 835,100 837,000 28%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 700,000 50,000 - -100%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,355,800 $ 885,100 $ 837,000 -38%
Highlights:
• Adding one new position in Maintenance
• Shifting half of the expenses of F&F Manager from Fleet
Maintenance to Facilities
• Weyandt Hall HVAC project
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Item #2.
Planning – Code Enforcement
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 530,400 467,400 467,400 -12%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 26,000 27,600 27,600 6%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 258,600 259,100 259,100 0%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 815,000 754,100 754,100 -7%
CAPITAL OUTLAY - 50,300 50,300 100%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 815,000 $ 804,400 $ 804,400 -1%
Highlights:
• Capital outlay includes the purchase of two new
vehicles
• Key goal
• Thorough housing assessment
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Item #2.
Planning – Life Safety (Fire Marshal)
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 277,700 316,600 316,600 14%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 8,900 45,600 22,400 152%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 146,100 142,800 142,800 -2%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 432,700 505,000 481,800 11%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 48,900 - - -100%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 481,600 $ 505,000 $ 481,800 0%
Highlights:
• Increase in supplies is for lighting package for incident response.
• Knox Box upgrade delayed a year.
• Personnel increases due largely to health insurance increase (coverage choices made
by staff changed).
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Item #2.
Public Works - Streets
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 547,600 480,400 480,400 -12%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 118,900 120,000 120,000 1%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 33,200 35,200 35,200 6%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 699,700 635,600 635,600 -9%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 936,000 1,492,000 1,492,000 59%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,635,700 $ 2,127,600 $ 2,127,600 30%
Highlights:
• Major Capital projects include purchase of a dump truck, and
new backhoe and an asphalt “hotbox” that will allow staff to
make hot-mix repairs without renting equipment
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Item #2.
Public Works - Stormwater
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 420,200 408,600 408,600 -3%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 70,200 105,400 105,400 50%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 295,500 304,400 259,600 -12%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 785,900 818,400 773,600 -2%
CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,110,700 2,896,200 2,546,200 129%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,896,600 $ 3,714,600 $ 3,319,800 75%
Highlights:
• Capital expenditures include major improvements to
Persimmon Park drainage, purchase of a streetsweeper and a
vac truck
• Major goal
• Hire/promote manager of a Stormwater Utility
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Item #2.
Tax Assessor
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 %
DESCRIPTION BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE
PERSONNEL COSTS 215,400 182,100 182,100 -15%
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 4,400 2,900 2,900 -34%
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 26,100 78,300 78,300 200%
OPERATING EXPENDITURES 245,900 263,300 263,300 7%
Highlights:
• Current Assessor retires in July 2021.
• Upon Council approval, the Assessor’s office will be absorbed
into Customer Service. City will pursue an agreement with Kent
County who will begin five-year reassessment plan
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EXHIBIT #2
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 06/01 and Item
06/02/2021
#2.
City of Dover
FY 2021 -2022 Proposed Budget
With FY 22 – 26 Capital Improvement Program
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
• General Fund
• Water Fund
• Wastewater Fund
• Electric Fund
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Item #2.
MAJOR FUND HIGHLIGHTS
Fee and Transfer Trends – Enterprise Funds
Major Rate & Fee Trends
Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Proposed
WATER/WASTEWATER FUND 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
Water per 1,000 gal (Tier 1) $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $2.49 $2.66
Water per 1,000 gal (Tier 2) $3.11 $3.33
Water per 1,000 gal (Outside City Tier 1) $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $4.50 $3.74 $4.00
Water per 1,000 gal (Outside City Tier 2) $4.67 $5.00
Water Customer Charge $1.25 $1.25 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00
Wastewater per 1,000 gal. Charge $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.65 $2.84 $3.03
Wastewater per 1,000 gal (Outside City) $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $3.98 $4.25 $4.55
Wastewater Customer Charge $1.25 $1.25 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $2.50 $5.00 $5.00
Kent County Sewer Treatment Fee - Rate
set by County $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.34 $2.58 $2.58 $2.58
Kent County Sewer Adjustment (I & I flows) $1.05 $1.05 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.61 $1.72
ELECTRIC FUND
Residential Rates $0.1316 $0.1204 $0.1204 $0.1203 $0.1203 $0.1203 $0.1206 $0.1206 $0.1209 $0.1209
Increase % -3.5% -8.5% 0.0% -0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Power Cost Adjustment ($0.00252) ($0.00855) ($0.00382) ($0.00382) ($0.00700) ($0.00700)
Electric Fund Customer Charge $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $8.46 $8.46 $9.42 $9.42
Reconnect Fees $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100 $50 - $100
Return Check Fees $25 $25 $25 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 $40
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Item #2.
Planning for the future
Utility rate studies
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Item #2.
WATER UTILITY FUND
BUDGET REVIEW
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Presented June 2, 2021
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Item #2.
• Water Utility Fund
Public Safety, General & Community Services
Water Engineering * Water Maintenance * Water
Treatment Plant * Capital Improvements
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Item #2.
Water Fund Operations
• Accomplishments in FY21
• Bulk Water Station fully operational
• Completion of Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Initial Assessment of Elevated Water Storage Tanks.
• Water Master Plan Update.
• Completed West Street,
West Alley, and Ross
Street.
• Initiated a long-term
Elevated Water Storage
Tank Maintenance
Contract
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Item #2.
Water Fund Operations
• Goals planned in FY22
• Improve resiliency at WTP with the purchase of mobile
generator
• Water Main Replacement –Wellhead Redevelopment of four
(4) deep wells.
• Begin implementation of backflow testing as required by
DNREC.
• Develop public relations plan to educate public and City staff
about environmental mandates
• Continue to work with Tyler / MUNIS for Integration and
utility billing.
❖ NW Water Tower – Earmark request
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Item #2.
Water Fund Budget - Revenue
• Revenue overall flat compared over FY21
Original Budget $25,000 (0.3%)
• Rate increase offset by reduced impact
• Major increases/(decreases) affecting
revenues
• Water Service fees $$122,100 (2.0%) due to rate
increase, but tempered buy low usage
• Decrease in Impact Fees $ 150,000 (26.3%) (
based on trends
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Item #2.
Water Fund Budget - Expenses
• Major increases/(decreases) affecting
expenses
• Increase in Water Treatment Plant expenses
due to new equipment $$148,100.
• Increase of 78,800 (69.6%) in Retiree
Healthcare and $58,000 (20.4%) pension
expenses due to splitting out Water and
Wastewater funds
• Capital Project Appropriation increase
$286,700 (22.1%)
• Decrease in Water Impact Reserve Fund of
$285,100
• Decrease in Engineering and Inspections
contractual services for the Water Master
Plan Update completed last year $104,200 net
(26%)
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Item #2.
Planning for the future - Water
• Goals planned in FY22
• Improve resiliency at WTP with the purchase of mobile
generator
• Water Main Replacement –Wellhead Redevelopment of four
(4) deep wells.
• Begin implementation of backflow testing as required by
DNREC.
• Develop public relations plan to educate public and City staff
about environmental mandates
• Continue to work with Tyler / Mu for Integration and utility
billing.
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Item #2.
WASTEWATER
UTILTY FUND
BUDGET REVIEW
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Presented June 2, 2021
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Item #2.
• Wastewater Utility Fund
Wastewater Engineering *
Wastewater Maintenance
* Capital Improvements
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Item #2.
Water Fund Operations
• Accomplishments in FY21
• Completed studies for Turnberry, College Road and Lepore
Road projects for FY22 implementation.
• Replacement of Camera Truck Equipment.
• Upgraded SCADA Equipment for Pump Stations.
• Completion of Pump Station upgrade of #7 Pump Station
Upgrades.
• Completion of Kent County upgrade of US13 force main
reduces stress on Pump Station #7
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Item #2.
Wastewater Fund Operations
• Goals planned in FY22
• Begin City Wide Inflow and Infiltration
Investigation – 2 year project.
• Lepore Road Sanitary Sewer Upgrade.
• Turnberry Pump Station Upgrade and
College Road Pump Station
Replacement.
• Meeting House Branch Sanitary Sewer
Replacement
• Transfer mobile generator from Water
Utility to Pump Station #7.
• Continue to work with Tyler / MUNIS
for Integration.
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Item #2.
Wastewater Budget - Revenue
• Starting Fund balance increase over FY21
Budget $1.62M
• Decrease in transfers and expenses of
$271,100 or -3.7% compared to FY21 Budget
• Major increases/(decreases) ) affecting
revenues
• Wastewater Service Fees $242,000 (5.4%) due to
rate increase
• Groundwater Inflow Adjustment Revenue
increase of $198,500 (10.8%) due to rate increase
(7.1%).
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Item #2.
Wastewater Budget - Expenses
• Major
increases/(decreases)
affecting expenses
• Increase of 11,500 (14.1%)
in Retiree Healthcare.
• Capital Project
Appropriation decrease of
$339,000 (33.4%)
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Item #2.
Planning for the future - Wastewater
• Goals planned in FY22
• Implementation of cost of service rates and modeling
• Presented to City Council in January 2020
• Implementation continues in this Budget
• Customer Service enhancements
• Roll out of new billing system with Tyler / MUNIS
• Continue inflow & infiltration improvements with relining program and
sewer main replacements
• Capacity improvements
• Continuation of pump station replacements and upgrades
• Technology updates to SCADA equipment and systems
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Item #2.
ELECTRIC FUND
BUDGET REVIEW
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Presented June 2, 2021
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Item #2.
• Electric Utility Fund
Electric Administration * Engineering *
Transmission & Distribution *
Power Plant Operations * Power Supply *
System Operations * Meter Reading
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Item #2.
Electric Fund Budget - Summary
• Revenue decreased v. FY20 Original Budget-to-Budget (BTB) - $830K
Million (-1.0%) before Rate Stabilization transfer in of $2.8 Million
• No planned rate changes, PCA Credit remains $.0070/kwh
• Implementing the cost of service model in FY21 reduced most
business and commercial bills
• Overall the utility is in excellent financial condition with adequate
reserves
• Decrease in Power Supply and Plant Operations costs offset by
decrease in capacity credits budget to budget (McKee closure).
• Major capital expenditures to be financed or paid from targeted
reserves
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Item #2.
Electric Fund Budget - Summary
• Major increases/(decreases) affecting revenues
• Customer sales decrease $2,269,000 (-2.7%) due to rate reductions
• Major increases/(decreases) affecting expenses
• Power Supply cost decrease of $5.4 M budegte to budget (56%)
• Estimated FY21 v Budget FY22 shows decrease of $3.0M
• Actual capacity credits offset by reduced operation costs; net result, loss of McKee will not
impact power supply costs
• Operation costs decreased with closing of McKee ($2.5M)
• Would be even lower except costs to run Van Sant are not known yet – RFP pending
• Capital expenditures increased from $6.2M to $21.7
• $7M will be financed for the Garrison Oak Substation
• $9M from Depreciation Reserve for decommissioning of the McKee Power Plant – set aside from utility
fees for this exact purpose
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Item #2.
Electric Fund Budget - Summary
• Major increases/(decreases)
affecting revenues
• Customer sales decrease
$2,269,000 (-2.7%) due to rate
reductions
• Transfers to other accounts as follows
• Transfer to Rate Stabilization Reserve $2.0 million
• Transfer to Improvement & Extension Reserve of $3.7
million
• Transfer to General Fund of $11 million (approximately
the same % of total revenue as FY15 first year of $10M
transfer
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Item #2.
Electric Debt Coverage
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Item #2.
Electric Fund Operations
• Accomplishments in FY21
• Restored power (with help from other cities and
contractors) to 8,200 customers in 4 days after EF1
tornado on August 4.
• Signed Renewable Energy Purchased Power
Agreement (PPA).
• 50MW dedicated to the City of Dover
• Includes Solar Renewable Energy Credits which have
recently tripled in value
• Market competitive energy costs plus capacity credits in
PJM
• Completed Phase 1 implementation of LED streetlight
installation (before close of FY21).
• Downtown installation
• City-wide installation to be done in-house
• Developed specifications for Garrison Oak substation.
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Item #2.
Electric Fund Operations
• Accomplishments planned in FY22
• Provide a more customer centric approach to our business model
with outreach and programs geared toward energy efficiency and
large customers.
• Renewable energy RFP. Recommendation to increase renewable
energy resources.
• Complete conversion of Electric GIS information into ACR-GIS (ESRI
product) from ARC-FM (not ESRI).
• Phase 1 and 2 (engineering, environmental) of the McKee #3
decommissioning budgeted at $1 million.
• Build Garrison Oak Substation.
• Integration of new billing system with Tyler Munis.
• Enter into an agreement to run Van Sant for 6 six year (projected
life span).
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Item #2.
Planning for the Future
• Integrated Resource Plan
• Energy Generation/Purchase
• Unit 3 McKee to go out of service May 31, 2021
• 50 MW Solar Farm ~ Dec – Jun 2022
• Future Capacity
• Solar PPA includes some capacity
• Evaluating options with TEA, customers and system
• Enhancements Substations
• Garrison Oak Business & Technical Park RFP in FY21
• DAFB Replacement & Consolidation
• Improved Operations
• Technology
• LED street lights
• Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Better partnerships with DAFB and large volume
customers
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Item #2.
Planning for the Future
Yearly Percent of Runs in the Market for sale of Energy
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EXHIBIT #3
Special Council Meeting - Budget Review of 06/01 and 06/02/2021
Item #2.
Available to spend $ 653,000
Spending Additional
Description Department Staff Cuts Council cuts approved approved
$ (765,000.00) $ (1,749,100.00) $ 786,000
No Property Tax Increase $ 352,000
3% (v. 2,5%) NB raise $ 50,000
Moving Expense City Manager $ 20,000
Legal Expenses City Manager 50,000
Special Projects HR 50,000
25% Economic Development Mayor 25,000
Delete van replacement Recreation 31,000
Delete 2 FTE Customer Service $ 97,800
LAN Analyst deleted IT 37,500
Subtotal Admin/Rec $ 248,800.00
Reduce inc to Fire Fire 1,000
50% buffer for Ambulance
Contract Life Safety 10,000
Knox Box Update Life Safety 23,200
2 Trucks Code Enforcement 50,300
40% cut Demolition Code Enforcement 100,000
Defer hiring 4 officers 6 mos Police 199,000
OT and Ed Asst Police 75,000
Tahoe Police 62,600
Subtotal Public Safety $ 322,100.00
Remote Access Facilities Maint. 25,000
City Hall Improvements Facilities Maint. 50,000
Craftsperson (2nd additional) Facilities Maint. 59,000
Craftsperson defer 6 mos Facilities Maint. 29,500
Warehouse Improvements Procurement & Inv 90,000
River Road (MLK - US13) Streets 380,000
Townshend (US13 - End) Streets 421,500
Kent Ave N Alley Streets 7,500
Kent Ave S Alley Streets 9,000
Asphalt Hot Box Streets 43,000
Replace 2000 Backhoe Streets 125,000
Replace2001 Dump Truck Streets 156,000
Cyclomedia Software Streets 48,000
Replace Automated Truck Sanitation 290,400
Replace Vac Truck Stormwater 364,000
Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Stormwater 350,000
Reduce Mulch Process Costs Stormwater 44,800
Subtotal Public Works/City Buildings $ 1,943,200.00
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Item #3.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A Special City Council Meeting was held on June 14, 2021 at 5:32 p.m. with Council President
Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare,
Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha (arrived at 5:36 p.m.), Mr. Taylor (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell.
Mayor Christiansen was also present.
Council staff members present were Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs. McDowell.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(6) -
Discussion of the content of documents, excluded from the definition of "public record" in
§ 10002 of this title where such discussion may disclose the contents of such documents (
§10002(1)(1) - any personnel, medical or pupil file, the disclosure of which would constitute
an invasion of personal privacy, under this legislation or under any State or federal law as it
relates to personal privacy) and pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004 (b )(9) - Personnel matters in
which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are discussed, unless the
employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson
and unanimously carried.
The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:33 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Appointment of Interim City Manager
During the executive session, members of Council considered the appointment of an interim or
acting City Manager as the result of Mr. Randy Robertson’s departure.
Mr. Neil moved to appoint Mr. Matthew Harline as the Interim City Manager effective June 1,
2021 with a 5% pay increase to continue until a new City Manager is in place. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Posting of City Clerk’s Position
Mr. Boggerty moved to publicly advertise the City Clerk’s position. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried.
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The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special
Meeting of June 14, 2021 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular City Council Meeting was held by video conference on June 14, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. with
Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty (arrived at 7:37 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha
(arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Mr. Taylor (arrived at 7:50 p.m.) and Mr. Lindell.
Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord,
Mr. Harline, Mr. Hugg, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Christiansen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilperson Arndt.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by
a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered a separate item.
Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor absent).
PUBLIC HEARING - ELECTRIC FUND BUDGET
A public hearing on the Electric Fund Budget is required for compliance with City of Dover Electric
Revenue Bonds Resolutions prior to adoption of the budget. Notice of the public hearing was
properly advertised for this time and place.
Council President Sudler declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak during the public hearing, Council President Sudler declared the public hearing closed.
Council President Sudler noted that the First Reading of the Budget Ordinances would take place
during the latter part of the meeting and that the Final Reading and adoption of the Ordinances were
scheduled for the Regular Council meeting of June 28, 2021.
ANNEXATION/REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 115 FOX HALL DRIVE,
OWNED BY EDWARD C. AND JOAN N. LARRIVEE
Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the Petition to Annex
and Rezone property located at 115 Fox Hall Drive. The Planning Commission recommended the
annexation of the property with the zoning designation of R-20 (One Family Residence), as
submitted.
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Public Hearing - Zoning Classification
Members considered a request for the rezoning of property proposed for annexation located at
115 Fox Hall Drive, consisting of 1.131+/- acres, owned by Edward C. and Joan N. Larrivee. The
property is currently zoned RS-1 - Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification) and
the proposed zoning is R-20 - One-Family Residence (City of Dover zoning classification).
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider the rezoning of property
located at 115 Fox Hall Drive, owned by Edward C. and Joan N. Larrivee.
Council President Sudler declared the public hearing open. There being no one present wishing to
speak, Council President Sudler declared the public hearing closed.
Adoption of Annexation Resolution No. 2021-18
Members considered Annexation Resolution No. 2021-18 for property located at 115 Fox Hall
Drive, owned by Edward C. And Joan N. Larrivee.
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote (Taylor
absent), adopted Resolution No. 2021-18, as follows:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF DOVER.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the
said City in accordance with Title 22, Chapter 1, Section 101 of the Delaware Code (22 Del.C.§
101); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best interest of the City of Dover to include
an area contiguous to the present City limits, and hereinafter more particularly described, within the
limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover provides that if an annexation is petitioned by all
owners of all property considered for annexation, no election shall be required. For an annexation
petition not requiring an election, such petition shall be processed in accordance with procedures
established for amendments to the zoning map, specified in Dover Code, Appendix B - Zoning. All
annexation petitions shall be processed concurrently with the rezoning of the property considered
for annexation and shall be subject to public hearing before City Council. Public notice shall be
completed in accordance with the provisions of the Dover Code relating to amendment of the zoning
map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That the following described area, situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of
Delaware, along with all adjacent paths, sidewalks, roadways, and rights-of-way in their
entirety, shall be annexed to and included within the limits of the City of Dover:
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All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated in East Dover Hundred, Kent County,
State of Delaware, lying on the northerly side of Fox Hall Drive, being bounded as follows;
on the North by lands now or late of Joe W. and Georgianna Burden, on the East by lands
now or late of Samuel M. and Nancy H. S. Magrone, on the South by Fox Hall Drive (50 feet
wide), on the West by lands of unknown ownership, as shown on a plan prepared by
McClure Associates, Inc., dated 11/24/97, file#MA:11-23-97, and being more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a found iron pipe in the northerly line of Fox Hall Drive, a corner for this lot
and for said lands of Magrone, said beginning point located 1585.1 feet, as measured in a
westerly direction, along the northerly line of Fox Hall Drive from its intersection with the
westerly line of County Road #104; thence from said point of beginning the following four
(4) courses and distances: (1) along the northerly line of Fox Hall Drive, South 68 degrees
40 minutes West a distance of 200 feet to a found iron pipe in line of said lands of unknown
ownership, (2) thence with the same, North 31 degrees 32 minutes 41 seconds West a
distance of 190.59 feet to a found iron pin in line of said lands of Burden, (3) thence with the
same, North 51 degrees 16 minutes East a distance of 245 feet to a found iron pipe in line of
said lands of Burden, a corner for said lands of Magrone, (4) thence with the same, South 21
degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 260.84 feet to a point, the point of beginning.
Containing within said metes and bounds 1.131 acres of land, more or less. Said lot being
known as 115 Fox Hall Drive.
2. That the above described property shall be annexed into the City of Dover with a zoning
classification as set by City Council and in accordance with the zoning map and environs
then in force, effective upon such lands being included within the limits of the City of Dover.
3. That the certified copy of this resolution of annexation, together with a plot of the area
annexed, shall be filed for record with the Recorder of Deeds of Kent County.
4. That the effective date of this resolution shall be the 15th day of June, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
Final Reading/Adoption of Rezoning Ordinance #2021-08
Members considered Ordinance #2021-08 rezoning property located at 115 Fox Hall Drive, owned
by Edward C. And Joan N. Larrivee.
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of Ordinance #2021-08 be acknowledged by title only,
seconded by Mrs. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote (Taylor absent). (The First
Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council meeting of April 12, 2021.)
Mr. Neil moved for approval of the rezoning, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted
Ordinance #2021-08, as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 115 FOX HALL DRIVE
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 described below from RS-1 Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification)
to R-20 - One Family Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification).
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
RS-1 - Residential Single Family (Kent County zoning classification) to R-20 - One Family
Residence Zone (City of Dover zoning classification) on that property located at 115 Fox
Hall Drive, consisting of 1.131+/- acres, owned by Edward C. and Joan N. Larrivee.
(Tax Parcel: ED-00-076.05-01-01.00-000; Planning Reference: AX–21-02; Council
District: 1)
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
PUBLIC HEARING/BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS EXEMPTION REPORT -
MAY 19, 2021 - INNUS PARKER - 239 GRINDING WHEEL DRIVE
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, provided background information regarding the appeal of the
denial of the request for a Disabled Citizen Reduction for Ms. Innus Parker, 239 Grinding Wheel
Drive. Mrs. Bundek advised that Ms. Parker’s request was denied because she was not able to submit
an award letter from the Social Security Administration stating that she is currently receiving
disability benefits.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Bundek stated that Ms. Parker did supply long-term disability
documents through Verizon and it states that she must go to the Social Security Administration.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek advised that if Ms. Parker were to provide the award letter
from the Social Security Administration, they would be able to give her the exemption for this year.
She noted that normally their deadline is May 31st, but they allow for some seniors and those who
are disabled to submit as long as it is before the City does their calculations, which would not be
until after the Council meeting of June 28th. Once they do the tax calculations, then it becomes
adjustments and refunds.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Bundek stated that they do the exemptions based on a yearly tax bill,
so if Ms. Parker were to qualify by July 10th, if Council would allow it, they can go back to the
July 1st billing, but they would not go retroactive for years.
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Mr. Taylor disclosed that Ms. Parker is a family member of his and he would not be voting on this
item.
Mr. Rocha disclosed that he had been in communication with Ms. Parker. He noted that in her
current situation, Kent County does waive or give a discount for tax purposes without social security.
He stated that the City’s ordinance has social security written in it, but that it might be an item they
could review.
Council President Sudler declared the public hearing open.
Ms. Innus Parker, 239 Grinding Wheel Drive, advised that she has been on long-term disability since
2008. She asked if Council would reconsider a clause for allowing her to get the deduction based on
her current health situation. Ms. Parker noted that she has documentation from her primary care
physician that states she is disabled.
Mr. Rocha asked if they made a change to the ordinance, what type of impact would it have as far
as the City’s tax base for defendants that are in Ms. Parker’s condition. Mrs. Bundek stated that they
could contact Kent County and get a list of all of their applicants, but she was not sure if they put
them in a category on why they are disabled. Mr. Rocha stated that he did not realize that Kent
County gave discounts to anyone less than 100%. Mrs. Bundek noted that she believed the person
could have a doctor’s note saying they were a 100% disabled and have a veteran’s disability.
Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Ms. Parker stated that her hearing with Social Security was scheduled
for the following afternoon. Ms. Parker noted that Social Security usually sends out a letter, but did
not think that they would tell her right away because it is with a judge.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mrs. Bundek stated that every year the citizens have to come in and
provide an updated award letter or they will not be approved. She noted that as long as it is an award
letter from Social Security, they would be approved.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mrs. Bundek stated that they could hold off, pending the result of the
hearing. She advised that if Council would direct her to wait and if Ms. Parker receives the letter
by a certain date they can make an adjustment to her tax bill. It is usually about $200 depending on
what the tax rate is and it takes $50,000 off the value of her home. She noted that if Ms. Parker
makes the payment, if it does not happen before July 31st, they can make the refund as long as
Council directs it.
Mr. Lindell moved to delay the consideration for a month until they receive that letter. The motion
failed for the lack of a second.
Mrs. Bundek asked for clarification that if Ms. Parker did not provide the award letter, then it would
be denied and would not be brought up until next year. Mr. Lindell stated that if Ms. Parker gets the
letter they could handle it at another meeting. Mrs. Bundek stated that if Council wants it to come
back to another meeting, she would not be available after the next meeting in June.
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Mr. Neil suggested that the motion be for sending it back for six months until January 1, 2022.
Mr. Hare stated that they did not need to go back on the item and to give it to Ms. Parker. He stated
that if she does not have the letter by January 1st, then they have to revisit it.
There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Sudler declared the public
hearing closed.
Mr. Neil moved to the delay the decision until January 1, 2022 on the case to permit the receipt of
a social security decision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell.
Mr. Anderson stated that if Ms. Parker does not get the letter by January 31st, then she will get a tax
bill, but if she provides that letter, then they will make an adjustment and give a refund.
Mr. Neil moved to the delay the decision until January 1, 2022 on the case to permit the receipt
of a social security decision. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and carried with
Mr. Taylor abstaining.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 10, 2021
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of May 10, 2021 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen .
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 24, 2021
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 24, 2021 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2021
The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 7, 2021 were unanimously approved by
motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil and bore the written approval of
Mayor Christiansen.
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS - MAY 19, 2021
The Board of Assessment Appeals was brought to order at 9:00 AM, by Chairman
William Garfinkel. Board Members present were: Chairman William Garfinkel,
Board Members Tom Burns, Todd Stonesifer, John Davis as well as City Deputy
Solicitor Gary E. Junge. Staff present were City Assessor Cheryl A. Bundek,
Customer Service Director Patricia Marney and Administrative Assistant Annette
Hart.
Agenda Additions/Deletions
By unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented.
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Adoption of Consent Agenda
Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity
Locations: 133 S Queen St & 127 S Queens
Mr. Stonesifer moved to adopt the consent agenda which was seconded by
Mr. Burns.
Motion carried 4-0
Farm Land Exemptions
Farm Lands LP
Locations: Exempt Request:
43 AC Wyoming Mill Road $995,900
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
A request for farmland exemption was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
The property was purchased October 15, 2013 and is currently used to grow
vegetables.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Representing Farm Lands LP was McKenzie Peet. Ms. Peet told the board that her
clients are currently taxed on the farm land on Wyoming Mill Road and are asking
for a farmland exemption. She provided pictures showing that the land is currently
farmed.
The Assessor pointed out that another piece of property located within the City of
Dover city limits and owned by Fam Land LP was already classified as tax exempt.
After being asked by Mr. Stonesifer what the staff recommendation is, Mrs. Bundek
explained that the land falls within the guidelines of Farmland and should therefore
be approved.
Mr. Junge was asked by Chairman Garfinkel what his legal opinion was. Mr. Junge
said that he sees no issue with the application since the land was farmed.
Mr. Burns questioned why this piece of land currently taxed and not exempt?
Mrs. Bundek explained that the owner had not applied for an exemption with the City
until now and was also currently taxed by the county, even though the company had
owned this parcel since 2013. Mrs. Bundek also pointed out that the exemption
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should be retro-active to July 2020.
Mr. Burns made the motion to approve the exemption to be retro-active to 2020.
Mr. Stonesifer seconded the motions.
Motion carried 4-0
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty,
Rocha, and Taylor absent).
Exempt Requests
Central Delaware Housing Collaborative
Locations: Exempt Request
731 W Division Street $ 112,000
801 W Division Street $ 296,200
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request for the above referenced properties was submitted to the
Assessor's Office.
Both properties were purchased August 2019 and will be used as a Woman's
Homeless Shelter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Present for the hearing were Ms. Bradshaw, Chair and Mr. Merchant, Director.
Ms. Bradshaw started by telling the board that the Central Delaware Housing
Collaborative was an initiative started by the Mayors Blue Ribbon committee to end
the homelessness in the City of Dover.
The organization wanted to help homeless woman without children, because Dover
already had two existing homeless shelters for woman with children. The
organization acquired the property located at 801 W Division Street and opened its
doors to homeless woman in 2020.
The goal of the organization is to prepare the woman for permanent housing, as some
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can leave the shelter and move into permanent housing, others are not and are then
transitioned form the shelter into the transition home located at 731 W Division
Street and then into permanent housing.
Chairman Garfinkel asked what the properties were used for in the past.
Mr. Merchant explained that they were owned by an organization called "Aid in
Dover" and were used as a shelter for youth.
The Assessor told the board that the property used to be exempt from property taxes
but were put back on the tax roll during the Exemption Audit because they were no
longer occupied.
Mr. Junge asked when the organization was formed?
Ms. Bradshaw explained that it was formed in 2018 and was started by the Mayors
initiative to end the homelessness in Dover.
Mr. Burns was wondering how many women were able to be housed by the shelter.
Mr. Bradshaw said that the shelter can house 16 women but due to COVID restriction
there were currently only 10 women in the shelter.
Mr. Merchant explained that the women remain under case management for a year
after they leave the shelter.
Mr. Junge explained that the organization falls under a charitable organization, which
means that it is optional for the Board to grant the exemption.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve both properties for the exemption.
Mr. Burns seconded the motion.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty,
Rocha, and Taylor absent).
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St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Location Exempt Request
870 Forest Street $699,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
This property was purchased by the Church in November of 2017. Per the
application, this is the only Orthodox Church in Kent County and is also home to the
only Gambler's Anonymous Group outside of New Castle County. If this exemption
is approved, it is requested that the exemption be retro-active to July 2020 billing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Father Steven Hutnick, pastor at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church was
present for the hearing. He told the board that the church purchased the property in
2017. He also mentioned that the church is home to the only Gamblers' Anonymous
Group outside New Castle County. Father Hutnick said that due to the pandemic the
church has not been able to have any fundraisers.
Mrs. Bundek advised the board that this exempt request would also be retro-active
to the tax billing of 2020.
Mr. Stonesifer pointed out that there are two buildings on the property and asked
what the building in the back of the property was used for?
Father Hutnick told the board that the building is currently vacant but had been used
as a daycare in the past. He pointed out that the church was currently looking to rent
the building out to another daycare provider for approximately $3000 a month.
Mr. Hutnick explained that the building in the back of the property was separate from
the church and that he was only requesting the exemption for the church.
The Assessor pointed out that the two buildings were located on one parcel.
Chairman Garfinkel asked the board members if they should request the financial
statements from the church to make sure they were not making a profit on the future
rental property.
Mr. Junge believes that the portion of the property used for income should not be
exempt.
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Mr. Stonesifer agreed, he pointed out that the board had similar cases come before
them and they had decided that in such cases the portion of the property generating
income would not be exempt from property taxes.
The board agreed unanimously that the percentage of the building generating income
needed to be separated from the church.
When asked by the board members what the best way would be to divide the two
parcels, Mrs. Bundek said that she could take the portion of the building and part of
the land around the building and create a separate parcel for taxing purposes. This
would be done after the hearing, at which time she would notify the board with the
taxable square footage of the broken-out portion of the property.
Mr. Junge was concerned and suggested for the appellant to get an appraisal done
that would show the values of the parcel split, because the City may not be able to
defend the new values if this was done by the Assessor, should this go to court.
Father Hutnick assured that the church would not take this matter to the courts. He
asked the board to come up with a fair solution.
Mrs. Bundek was concerned about the time it would take for the appellant to get an
appraisal done.
Chairman Garfinkel proposed to keep the hearing open until an appraisal can be
provided.
Father Hutnick mentioned that both the church and the daycare would be using the
parking lot.
Mr. Stonesifer explained that those concerns would be addressed by the appraisal.
Mrs. Bundek told the board that the appraisal should only consist of the break down
of the property and not the value, since the city has already assessed the property.
Mr. Stonesifer disagreed, in his opinion the appraisal should include the appraised
amount for the buildings.
The Assessor suggested breaking out the building only because the church also uses
the parking lot as mentioned by the Father.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Mrs. Bundek if she could break out the building and the
land.
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Mrs. Bundek explained that the software would allow her to create a separate parcel
for tax purposes only.
Father Hutnick agreed with the way the Assessor proposed to calculate the taxes for
the daycare.
Mr. Stonesifer moved to tax the square footage of the daycare and the land beneath
it and for the rest of the property to be exempt based on the Assessor's calculations
to be retro-active to the tax year 2020.
Mr. Burns seconded the motion.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Motion carried 4-0.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty,
Rocha, and Taylor absent).
Bayhealth Medical Center Inc.
Location Exempt Request
30 Old Rudnick Road $1,969,700
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office
This property was purchased in November 2019 and is being used by Bayheatlh's
internal billing, finance and administrative staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Mr. Tretina, Chief Financial Officer for Bayhealth Medical Center Inc. was present
for the hearing.
He told the board that this building was used for internal billing, finance and
administrative purposes.
He explained that the organization was exempt from Federal Income Tax under
section 501( c ) 3 of the internal Revenue Service.
Mr. Burns recused himself from voting on this exempt request.
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Mr. Garfinkel asked the Assessor what her recommendations were?
The Assessor said that since the building is used by the Bayhealth organization and
was not rented to any other organization, she would recommend the exemption be
approved.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exemption which was seconded by
Mr. Davis.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
Motion carried 3-0
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty,
Rocha, and Taylor absent).
Delaware State University Foundation
Location Exempt Request
225 Walker Road $578,600
Walker Road $ 4,900
Walker Road $ 800
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An exemption request was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
These properties were purchased on March 01, 2021 by the Delaware State
University Foundation and will be used as the Presidents House and Conference
Center for the University.
Richard Forsten, Attorney and Henrietta Savage, controller were present for the
hearing.
Mr. Forsten started by telling the board that the current President's House for the
University needed renovation, therefore, the University purchased the property
located at 225 Walker Road, which consists of 3 parcels all together. Two of the
parcels are slivers of land located along side of the driveway leading up to the house.
The University uses the first floor of the current President's house for seminars,
meetings, fund raising and is using the second floor as the President's residence. The
plan for the new President's house at 225 Walker Road is to be the same.
Mr. Davis explained that the two small parcels were part of the drive way which was
also leading to two other residence.
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Mr. Stonesifer asked if the organization was going to charge the other properties any
maintenance fees.
Mr. Forsten said that the organization was not planning on charging a fee, due to the
staff and time it would take to bill the fees.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to approve the exempt request, which was seconded
by Mr. Davis.
Chairman Garfinkle asked what the relationship was between the two organization.
Ms. Savage explained that Del State University owns Delaware State University
Foundation and that the Delaware State University Foundation was used to raise
funds for the University. She told that board that the property was paid for by the
Foundation through donations.
Motion carried 4-0
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Board of Assessment Appeals’
recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty,
Rocha, and Taylor absent).
Disabled Citizen Reduction Appeal
Parker Innus
Location Reduction Request
239 Grinding Wheel Road $50,000
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
An appeal was submitted to the Assessor's Office.
Ms. Parker submitted application to be considered for the "Disabled Citizen Tax
Reduction".
Her request was denied because Ms. Parker was not able to submit an "Award Letter"
from the Social Security Office, stating that she is currently receiving disability
benefits, as requested on the "Disabled Citizen Property Tax Reduction Form"
provided by the City of Dover Assessor's Office and per our City ordinance (Sec
102-184).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the request for exemption be
reviewed.
Mr. Parker was present for the hearing. She told the board that she has been on long
term disability with her previous employer and is no longer able to work.
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The appellant explained that in her opinion the disability requirement for Long Term
Disability mirror the requirement for Social Security disability.
She explained that she went though a series of doctor's exams and evaluations to be
awarded Long Term Disability.
Ms. Parker asked why people that are not listed disabled through the Social Security
Administration were not able to receive the property tax reduction. She told the board
that she was able to get the disability reduction with the county and asked if the board
would be willing to give her the reduction for the City of Dover taxes with the
Long-Term Disability she was receiving.
Chairman Garfinkel asked Ms. Parker if she had applied for disability through Social
Security, she told him that she was scheduled for a hearing in June.
Chairman Garfinkel asked if she had ever received an award letter from the Social
Security Administration.
Mr. Parker told him that she had not received an award letter from the Social Security
Administration but does have a note from her doctor.
Chairman Garfinkel pointed out that the city code requires an award letter from the
Social Security Administration to be able to receive the reduction. He pointed out
that only City Council can approve changes to the city code after Ms. Parker asked
whom she should talk to get the requirement changed and to present her case.
Chairman Garfinkel suggested Ms. Parker start by meeting with the Chair for the
Legislative & Finance Committee.
Mrs. Bundek explained that in 2008 an Ad-Hoc committee was formed to look into
a property tax reduction for the disabled, because the City was only granting
reductions to Seniors. She told the board that the committee consisted of one
councilman and several members of the community. This committee recommended
to council that only citizens with a 100% disability through the Social Security
Administration would be able to apply for the reduction.
Mrs. Bundek told Ms. Parker that this was the reason she had not been able to qualify
for the reduction, that her office must go by what the code states. She also explained
that the county had different qualifications than the city. Mr. Junge agreed that the
law is the law and that the Assessor's office had to go by what the law said.
Ms. Parker explained that she was under the impression, that by coming before the
Board of Assessment Appeals, she could appeal the Assessor's decision to deny her
application.
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Mrs. Bundek explained that going before the board would be her only way for her to
appeal the Assessor's decision and that the board would make recommendations to
Council.
Mr. Stonesifer made the motion to deny the appeal, which was seconded by
Mr. Davis.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Bundek informed the appellant, that the City Council has the final decision and
that a certified letter with the date of the Council Hearing would be mailed.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
A Public Hearing was held at the beginning of the City Council meeting to consider the appeal
of the denial of the request for a disabled citizen reduction at which time the decision was
delayed until January 1, 2022 on the case to permit the receipt of a social security decision.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Board of Assessment Appeals
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and
Taylor absent).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - MAY 25, 2021
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held by video conference on
May 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of
Council present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Boggerty,
Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Mr. Hare was absent. Civilian
members present for their Committee meetings were Ms. Maucher (Utility),
Mr. Contant (arrived at 6:04 p.m.) and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and
Administration), and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation).
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and
unanimously carried.
Review of Water Utility/Wastewater Utility Fees for the Fiscal Year 2021-22
Budget
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis for
the Water Utility/Wastewater Utility Fees for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.
Staff recommended directing staff to include rate increases in FY 2021-22 Proposed
Budget.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that there were no ARP funds included
in the utility accounts but that there may be an opportunity to use some of the funds
for this if it could relate to clean drinking water and infrastructure improvements.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lyon stated that there had been an
emergency repair at Lincoln Park but the project was completed before the road was
re-paved about two years ago. He stated that Water/Wastewater had repaired about
two hundred feet of sewer pipe that had collapsed at that location.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lyon stated that the Denny’s Road project
had been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2021 and he believed the approximate cost was
$3.2 to $3.4 million. He noted that they were considering a 1 million gallon tank to
increase pressures in that area, as well as potential capacity for future development.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Mr. Lyon stated that the projects known as
Stonebrook East and West were built and currently had capacity.
Responding to Mr. Harline, Mr. Lyon stated that through the half point of the Fiscal
Year, Dover had received two times as much rain as the previous year, which had
caused a delta. He stated that the City could decrease the groundwater fee if it could
get everything tightened up which would mean cheaper rates for constituents.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by
Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman
Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor and
unanimously carried.
Evaluation of Bids - Fiscal Year 2021 Street and Alley Program
Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Street and Alley Program.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Grassbuster’s Landscaping, for the City
of Dover FY 2021 Street and Alley Program, Bid #21-0034PW, for the amount of
$713,294.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated that based on Public Work’s current
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evaluation, the sections in question would not involve any tree work and
Grassbuster’s Landscaping had done the 2019 street program and was qualified to do
concrete and asphalt work.
Responding to Mr. Shevock, Ms. Duca stated that Public Works had received seven
bids in total for the project. She stated that some of the bids were close in range but
there was a range of almost $300,000 between the bids overall.
Responding to Councilwoman Arndt, Ms. Duca stated that the problem with North
Bradford Street was that the trees were impacting the roadway in certain areas, so it
would need a more detailed review to see if paving would impact a future design of
North Bradford in regards to preserving the trees.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that Public Works had not moved
forward on any action with Conwell Street but that they could investigate the matter
further to come up with a plan. She stated that Raymond Street was supposed to be
extended as part of a proposed development which was being analyzed through that
development for its dedication to the City.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that she believed the development would
be apartments and the proposed access is through Mishoe and Raymond Street.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated that she was referring to a new
development behind Mishoe Towers. She stated that Raymond Street extended down
to the railroad tracks and there was another road or paper street that extended north
into the property in the back which is where access is planned.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Duca stated that the procurement manager ensures
that the invitation to bid is sent out to minority and women owned businesses. She
stated that in terms of Dover business there was one bid but it was about $300,000
more than the low bid. Ms. Duca stated that the City does not ask for information
regarding the diversity or makeup of a company.
Mr. Anderson stated that minority businesses are able to submit that kind of
information which would give them about a 3% preference in the bid.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Duca stated that the incentive was included in the
bid package.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Ms. Duca stated that in addition to looking at road
ratings, Public Works was also doing road repairs following sewer main work. She
stated that it would take approximately one year after that work had been done and
settled to repair the roadway. Ms. Duca stated that they were also dealing with roads
with extreme maintenance issues where the amount of material being used on
maintenance made the road repair a priority. She stated that they would be
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reevaluating the road ratings in the near future to view all roads as equal rather than
based upon traffic that was involved on the roadway.
Mrs. Arndt stated that both she and Mr. Neil had received concerns from constituents
specific to the North Bradford project. She noted that the North Bradford Street
residents were unaware of the tree removal project. Mrs. Arndt advised that the street
scape project on South Bradford Street was well received due to the door to door
interactions and workshop at the library to make the residents aware of which trees
would be impacted. She suggested that a similar process be conducted for the North
Bradford Street residents.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Duca stated that since the project came in under
budget she would like to save some funds in case there was an overage, but they also
have the ability, based on the way the bid and purchasing policy were written to
increase it by 25% if they wanted to add additional streets. She stated that there was
also the possibility that they would need some of the project to do some engineering
design with some of the street program in the future. Ms. Duca stated that it would
stay in holding for street related projects or needs.
Mr. Sudler moved that Council instruct Ms. Duca to move forward with an
investigation in regards to Conwell Street as to how to get the road repaired
and/or to get it dedicated to the City through the County as soon as possible.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to award the
contract to Grassbuster’s Landscaping, for the City of Dover FY 2021 Street
and Alley Program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously
carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Evaluation of Bids - North Bradford Street Tree Removal
Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the evaluation of bids for the North Bradford Street Tree Removal.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, for the
City of Dover North Bradford Street Tree Removal, Bid #21-0035PW, for the
amount of $122,015.80.
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Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that one of the big issues with
this project was making the street ADA compliant.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Duca stated that the tree replacement was evaluated
by City staff and there were six different species selected because of the amount of
space available on Bradford Street between the curb and sidewalk. She advised that
it was also proposed that they be planted with root deflectors to help them flourish
in the future and avoid future issues with ADA compliance. Ms. Duca noted that the
selected trees would be shown to the public as the options available for the tree
replacements and would most likely be planted in the fall season because it was the
best time for planting new trees to help them establish.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated that the project could be delayed; however,
they would need to determine how much longer the contractor that currently had the
Fiscal Year 2020 street program would be able to maintain their prices. She advised
that even if it was not within the time frame, projects could be rescheduled into a
different year to allow more time for public input and possibly additional design.
Mrs. Arndt moved to refer the North Bradford Street tree removal project back
to staff for recommendations on public engagement and design improvements
and move in line with the South Bradford Street project. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Review of General Fund Fees for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis for
the General Fund Fees for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.
Staff recommended directing Staff to include rate increases in the FY 2021-22
Proposed Budget.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Harline stated that there were an average of 318
police false alarms within the City in Fiscal Year 2019-20. Mayor Christiansen asked
that staff consider increasing the fines for malfunctioning and automatic fire alarms
on behalf of the Fire Department.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that the projected shortfall for Fiscal
year 2022 would be about $450,000.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Mr. Harline stated that the City had never tried to make
this a full enterprise fund before, meaning they had never set the rates at a level to
cover all of the costs, which is what they were attempting now. He noted that the last
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time the fees were increased were in Fiscal Year 2017-18. Mr. Harline advised that
by 2023 the City would take in more money than the cost to provide the service.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline, referring to the Proposed Sanitation
Rates, stated that the City could hold the fees for the 300 gallon service rather than
lowering them and raising them again in the future. He advised that they were
intentionally bringing the mobile home rate even with the residential rate.
Ms. Duca stated that the largest cost overall was the tipping fee for the waste. She
advised that parts of commercial services do not receive all of the same services as
the residential. Ms. Duca explained that they were trying to get more equity in terms
of the actual services received as well as the volume of waste received from different
types of customers.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation of the
proposed sanitation rates except for the proposed decrease for Fiscal Year 2022
for the 300 gallon service rates, which should remain at the Fiscal Year 2021
rate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance and Administration
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor
presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and
unanimously carried.
Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision -
General Requirements and Design Standards, Section E - Lots (Lands of
Fountainview, LLC at 100 Ridgely Street) - Waiver to Reduce Required Lot
Frontage Width on a Public Street Associated with Minor Subdivision Plan to
Subdivide Property Consisting of 7.3386 Acres into Two Parcels (Lot 1 and
Lot 2)
Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the Petition to Waive the
Zoning Ordinance Provision: Reduction of Lot Frontage Width Requirement on a
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Public Street Associated with Minor Subdivision Plan to Subdivide property
consisting of 7.3386 acres into two parcels (Lot 1 and Lot 2) at 100 Ridgely Street,
requested by Lands of Fountainview, LLC.
Staff recommended approval of the Minor Subdivision Plan and approval of the
Waiver Request to reduce the required lot frontage on a public street subject to
conditions.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded
by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Review of Bike Friendly Community Status
Mrs. Lisa Chase reviewed the application process for renewing the City of Dover’s
Bronze Bike Friendly Community Status.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Chase stated that the City was looking to retain its
Bronze status. She advised that it would be unrealistic to try to achieve Silver status
at this time but that may be a possibility in four more years.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mrs. Chase stated that the cost to complete the
application would be between $750 and $1,000. Mayor Christiansen stated that the
application would be covered by the Parks and Recreation budget or the City
Manager’s budget.
Mr. Neil moved to cover the cost of the application for the bike-friendly
community status from the Parks and Recreation budget up to $1,000. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committees’ recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote ( Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor
absent).
Discussion - Update on a Mobile Command Centre and Substation
Mayor Christiansen reviewed his research into other communities utilizing standing
substations as well as mobile command posts.
Chief Thomas Johnson reviewed the pilot plan for a mobile substation and the
possibility of utilizing a 2001 Ford chassis based vehicle already owned by the
department.
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Mr. Neil stated that he felt the mobile substation would not need to have a large
police sign on it due to the fact that it could be used for many things in addition to
community policing.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Johnson stated that the vehicle would have a
police presence, probably more than one, at all times.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that they envision a lot of options
and different services would be provided by the mobile substation.
Mr. Taylor shared photos of a building available for lease for a potential police
substation.
Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole
Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and
Taylor absent).
MONTHLY REPORTS - APRIL 2021
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, the following monthly reports were accepted
by consent agenda:
City Assessor’s Report
City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report
City Manager’s Report
City Planner’s Report (March and April)
Controller/Treasurer’s Budget Report
Fire Chief’s Report (March and April)
Police Chief’s Report
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN - ELECTION BOARD
- HEATHER D. ENNIS - THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE ON MAY 1, 2023 (TO FILL
THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF JUANITA F. WALKER)
Mayor Christiansen requested the appointment of Heather D. Ennis to the Election Board for a three-
year term to expire May 1, 2023 (to fill the unexpired term of Juanita F. Walker).
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By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the appointment, as recommended by
Mayor Christiansen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor absent).
2020/21 ANNUAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE SUBCOMMITTEES - RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SUDLER
AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS (DEFERRED DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
MAY 10, 2021)
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by
Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor absent):
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee
Jonathan D. Contant (Recommended by Chairman Anderson)
Daniel T. Shevock (Recommended by Council President Sudler)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee
Dante Jones (Recommended by Chairman Boggerty)
Michael W. Lewis (Recommended by Council President Sudler)
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
Dana Shelton (Recommended by Council President Sudler)
Utility Committee
Jennifer L. Harris (Recommended by Chairman Rocha)
LaVaughn McCutcheon (Recommended by Council President Sudler)
APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT SUDLER (DEFERRED
DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MAY 10, 2021
By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by
Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll vote (Boggerty, Rocha, and Taylor absent):
Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen Assistant City Manager, Matthew Harline
Councilman Fred A. Neil City Planner, David S. Hugg III
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor Jr.
Economic Development Committee
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Chair (Ex-Officio)
Councilman Fred A. Neil
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor Jr.
Kim I. Adams (Minority Voting Member)
Clayton E. Hammond II (Minority Voting Member)
Assistant City Manager, Matthew Harline
City Planner, David S. Hugg III
Designee of the Downtown Dover Partnership, Diane Laird
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Kent County Tourism
Councilman Fred A. Neil
Kent Economic Partnership
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen (Council President's Designee)
Liaison to Kent County
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
Council President Roy Sudler Jr.
Assistant City Manager, Matthew Harline
Councilman David L. Anderson
Councilwoman Tricia K. Arndt
Councilman Andre M. Boggerty
SETTING OF ELECTRIC, WATER, AND WASTEWATER RATES AND TARIFFS
Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, reviewed the proposed electric, water, and wastewater
rates and tariffs.
Staff recommended adoption of the Rates and Tariffs as presented for Fiscal Year 2021, setting the
power cost adjustment of $0.0070 per kWh.
Mr. Hare moved to adopt the rates and tariffs, as presented (Exhibit #1). The motion was
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF THE JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
Mr. Hare stated that the Juneteenth Holiday is a special day for a lot of people and it is also
recognized by the state and the City of Wilmington. He stated the City of Dover should also make
it a holiday.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline advised that there are 24/7 operation employees who
would be required to work and they will have to pay overtime, so there would be a cost. Mr. Harline
noted that he will get a response the following day as to how they will handle trash service and the
overtime cost for the 24/7 employees.
Mr. Hare moved that the City recognize the Juneteenth Holiday, June 19th for this year, seconded by
Mr. Rocha.
Mr. Sudler clarified that the holiday would fall on Friday, June 18th of this year.
Mr. Hare moved that the City recognize the Juneteenth Holiday and that it be observed on
Friday, June 18, 2021. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and carried with Mr. Anderson
voting no.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16 (CORRECTION) OUTDOOR WIRELESS CAMERA
NETWORK - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Council President Sudler advised that Resolution No. 2021-16 was before Council again for a
correction.
Mr. Hare moved to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2021-16. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
By unanimous consent Resolution No. 2021-16 was adopted:
COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2021-16
A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FY 2022 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING
PROCESS FOR OUTDOOR WIRELESS CAMERA NETWORK - DOVER POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, to improve public safety throughout the city, the City of Dover has invested heavily
in community policing resources, public works personnel, and technologies to improve the delivery
of health and safety services. The city has determined that additional help is needed to create both
the reality and perception of adequate health and safety so that Dover can realize its potential; and
WHEREAS, to make the City of Dover a safer and more efficient community and thus a very
attractive location for residency, business and tourism, the City plans to implement a comprehensive
outdoor wireless camera network throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown in other cities that have wireless camera networks throughout
strategic locations, the reports of criminal activity have decreased, as the cameras act as effective
deterrents to potential criminal activity; and
WHEREAS, the camera package will include a total of forty camera clusters with 360-degree view.
The first twenty will be located in community park areas, and twenty more will be located in other
"at-risk" locations throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, the City's Police Department desires to implement a vendor supplied enhancement that
provides access to cooperating public and private video source points. This process could include
corporate partners, private residences, and other governmental camera locations throughout the city
to bring additional system capability. This expanded network of camera locations will help identify
demands for city services and help the Dover Police Department detect criminal activity more
quickly; and
WHEREAS, the wireless camera locations throughout the City of Dover will provide real-time
situational awareness to city officials charged with providing critical services. This group includes,
but is not limited to: Public Works, Parks, Police, Electric and Sanitation. The city's public parks are
especially vulnerable, as they are disproportionately visited by children and seniors for both
recreation and exercise; and
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WHEREAS, the Senate Appropriations Committee through a Fiscal Year 2022 Congressionally
Directed Spending Request process, has made available funding for which the City of Dover and its
Police Department can apply to aid in potentially funding this security equipment, which furthers the
City's commitment to make Dover as safe as possible for its citizens and visitors, and help the city
realize its full potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover,
Delaware, that the City Manager or his designee be authorized to submit a Fiscal Year 2022
Congressionally Directed Spending Request Application for the Police Department's Outdoor
Wireless Camera Network.
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2021-15
Council President Sudler reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available
on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's
Office at 736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. Final action by Council on the proposed ordinance
will take place during the Council Meeting of June 28, 2021.
Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, advised that the budget was originally proposed at
$161,540,000 and it was a significant increase, largely due to capital increases over the previous
year’s budget. He stated that they have cut $1.5 million to get down to a $0.02 property tax increase
that would allow them to pass a balanced budget.
Mr. Lindell requested a list of all the cuts that were being made. He expressed his concerns regarding
deferring maintenance. Mr. Lindell noted that the large transfer they received should go to one-time
expenses and replacing some of the outdated items to be more cost-efficient. Mr. Harline stated that
he could get that list.
Mr. Anderson stated that the tax increase should not happen because of the time that can be bought
while they deal with the structural issues. He noted that there may need to be a tax increase in the
future to make sure they cover public safety or there may not. Mr. Anderson stated that they will not
know until they have the chance to see how things play out. He noted that he did not think it was a
good thing to put more of a burden upon them this particular year.
Mr. Anderson moved to refer Proposed Ordinance #2021-15 to the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2021. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
proposed Ordinance as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
Ordinance #2021-15 Fiscal Year 2021/2022 City of Dover Budget Ordinances
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FINAL READING- PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinances was accomplished during the Council Meeting of
April 26, 2021. The Public Hearing was accomplished during the Special Council Meeting of
June 7, 2021. Council President Sudler reminded members of the public that copies of the ordinances
are available on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government."
Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendment - Ordinance #2021-09
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 26, 2021.)
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Hare, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted
Ordinance #2021-09, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES TO CONFORM WITH THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
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, Delaware Code, Title 22, Chapter 3 Municipal Zoning Regulations, Section 303.
Purpose of Regulations, states that zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a
Comprehensive Plan and designed to lessen congestion in the streets, to secure safety from fire, panic
and other dangers, to promote health and the general welfare, to provide adequate light and air, to
prevent the overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population, and to facilitate the
adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks, and other public requirements;
and
WHEREAS, Delaware Code, Title 22, Chapter 7 Planning Commission, Section 702
Comprehensive Development Plan, Item (c), states that the Comprehensive Plan shall be the basis
for the development of zoning regulations and that upon adoption of the Comprehensive
Development Plan, the official zoning map shall be amended to rezone all lands within the
municipality in accordance with the uses of land provided for in the Comprehensive Development
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on January 13, 2020, following the
recommendation of the City of Dover Planning Commission, adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
pursuant to Title 22, Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and then adopted amendments to the 2019
Comprehensive Plan on March 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2019
Comprehensive Plan to be effective as of January 13, 2020 by letter of March 10, 2020; and
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WHEREAS, Title 22 Section 702 of Delaware Code requires the City rezone properties in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this analysis was undertaken as part of the
implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Planning Office has reviewed the Land Development Plan Map
(Map 12-1 as amended March 8, 2021) along with the Zoning Map, and during this review has
identified a series of parcels for Rezoning. These Comprehensive Zoning Map Amendments are
presented for review as part of the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project and in accordance with
the process outlined in the Dover Code of Ordinances, Appendix B - Zoning, Article 10 - Planning
Commission, Section 5 - Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 17, 2021, after which the
Planning Commission made a recommendation in regard to these amendments to the Zoning Map
of the City of Dover.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has prepared the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project Map and
Summary Table showing recommendations to change the zoning designations for an identified series
of properties so that the City of Dover Zoning Map is in accordance with the adopted 2019
Comprehensive Plan, as amended March 8, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map of the City of Dover is amended by changing the zoning designations (Rezoning) of specific
properties to conform with the Zoning Map changes presented to City Council on June 14, 2021 and
as depicted on the Maps and Summary Table entitled "City of Dover Comprehensive Rezoning 2021
Project."
(Planning Reference: MI-21-03 Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That upon final action to adopt this ordinance, the adopted Comprehensive Zoning Map
Amendments shall be reflected on the official Zoning Map of the City of Dover, DE and published
accordingly.
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2 - Ordinance #2021-10
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 26, 2021.)
By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Rocha, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted
Ordinance #2021-10, as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING
TABLE 12-1: LAND USE AND ZONING MATRIX BY ADDING ZONING DISTRICTS TO
CERTAIN LAND USE CATEGORIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies
within the City of Dover, Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on January 13, 2020, following the
recommendation of the City of Dover Planning Commission, adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
pursuant to Title 22, Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and then adopted amendments to the 2019
Comprehensive Plan on March 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2019
Comprehensive Plan to be effective as of January 13, 2020 by letter of March 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Title 22 Section 702 of Delaware Code requires the City rezone properties in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this analysis was undertaken as part of the
implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Planning Office has reviewed the Land Development Plan Map
(Map 12-1 as amended March 8, 2021) along with the Zoning Map, and during this review has
identified necessary plan text revisions to the associated Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix,
of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as amended. A set of plan text amendments to the Land Use and
Zoning Matrix (Table 12-1) is presented for review as part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments
2021 Set #2; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 17, 2021, after which the
Planning Commission made a recommendation in regard to these plan text amendments to the Table
12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix.
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning in the City of Dover to add
several zoning districts to certain Land Use Categories on the Land Use and Zoning Matrix (Table
12-1) as shown on the Exhibit of Proposed Revisions to 2019 Comprehensive Plan (on pages
12-26.1, 12-26.2 and 12-26.3) and known as Revised Table 12-1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET AND AMEND THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY:
That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, that Chapter 12 - Land Development
Plan, Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as amended on
March 8, 2021 has been amended by adding several zoning districts to certain Land Use Categories
as noted in the referenced Exhibits presented to City Council on June 14, 2021. This will replace the
referenced table with the Revised Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix.
(Planning Reference: MI-21-04A Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2)
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That upon final action to adopt this ordinance, the approved plan text amendments shown as Revised
Table 12-1 shall be incorporated into Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix of the 2019
Comprehensive Plan as amended and published accordingly.
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2 - Ordinance #2021-11
Mr. Neil moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title
only, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 26, 2021.)
By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Anderson, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote,
adopted Ordinance #2021-11, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING
MAP 12-1: LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE
CLASSIFICATIONS OF A SERIES OF PARCELS CITYWIDE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies
within the City of Dover, Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dover, on January 13, 2020, following the
recommendation of the City of Dover Planning Commission, adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan
pursuant to Title 22, Section 702 of the Delaware Code; and then adopted amendments to the 209
Comprehensive Plan on March 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware, certified the 2019
Comprehensive Plan to be effective as of January 13, 2020 by letter of March 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Title 22 Section 702 of Delaware Code requires the City rezone properties in
accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this analysis was undertaken as part of the
implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover Planning Office has reviewed the Land Development Plan Map
(Map 12-1 as amended March 8, 2021) along with the Zoning Map, and during this review has
identified necessary revisions to the Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map of the 2019
Comprehensive Plan as amended. A set of amendments to the Land Development Plan Map (Map
12-1) is presented for review as part of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 17, 2021, after which the
Planning Commission made a recommendation in regard to these amendments to the Map 12-1:
Land Development Plan related to the Land Use Classifications of a series of properties.
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WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning in the City of Dover to change
the Land Use Classifications of a series of properties on the Land Development Plan Map (Map
12-1) as described and listed in the Summary Table Listing of Amendments to Land Development
Plan Map and as depicted on Map Exhibits of Proposed Revisions to Land Development Plan of the
2019 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET AND AMEND THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY:
That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance, that Map 12-1: Land Development
Plan Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan as amended on March 8, 2021 has been amended by
changing the designated Land Use Classifications of a series of properties as noted in the referenced
Exhibits presented to City Council on June 14, 2021. This will revise the referenced map with the
Amended Map 12-1: Land Development Plan as depicted in Summary Table Listing of Amendments
to the Land Development Plan Map and Map Exhibits of Proposed Revisions to Land Development
Plan.
(Planning Reference: MI-21-04B Comprehensive Plan Amendments 2021 Set #2)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED:
That upon final action to adopt this ordinance, the amendment as approved changing the Land Use
Classifications of the listed properties shall be made to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan (as
amended March 8, 2021) of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and published accordingly.
ADOPTED: JUNE 14, 2021
CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager, invited Council to give him feedback of what they
would like to see. He stated he has received some feedback to improve the City Manager’s monthly
report and to start gathering the Committee Chairs.
Mr. Harline noted that he plans to continue the Diversity and Inclusion Internal Committee. He stated
that they were going to meet that week and get back to focusing on improving their recruiting,
retention, and creating an environment where diversity and inclusions is clear throughout the
organization.
Mr. Harline noted that June 19, 1865 was the final emancipation of all citizens in Texas.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Boggerty asked if there had been any update regarding the Queen Manor issue. Responding,
Mr. Sudler stated that he believed Mrs. Tracy Harvey, Planner/Community Development Block
Grand (CDBG) Administrator, had followed up and that the Dover Housing Authority was in
compliance with the relocation program and that they were going through for modification of the
units.
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Mr. Taylor stated that the Police Chief’s Advisory Council, in collaboration with Mayor Christiansen
and himself, were hosting a town hall meeting regarding strategies to combat violence in Dover at
the Dover Police Department, Public Assembly room at 400 South Queen Street on Tuesday,
June 22nd from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Taylor noted that due to the increased demands on every Council member, he would like to put
a Council member pay increase on a Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee agenda.
Mr. Anderson thanked a Polytech student who created the commercial spots for the August 1st - 9th
Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) event with Delaware Health Initiative. He reminded everyone
that people will be able to get medical screenings, dental care, eye exams and basic eye glasses made
on site. Mr. Anderson thanked Mayor Christiansen for putting $5,000 toward marketing the event.
Mr. Anderson noted that this time of year they recognize freedom with Flag Day, the Army’s
birthday, and Juneteenth.
Mr. Hare stated that it was very important for Mrs. Harvey to keep an eye on Queen Manor.
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular
Meeting of June 14, 2021 are hereby approved.
ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN
MAYOR
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Exhibits
Exhibit #1 - City of Dover Rates & Tariffs
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EXHIBIT
Item #4. #1
Regular City Council Meeting of 06/14/2021
City of Dover
Rates & Tariffs
July 1, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Item #4.
PAGE
Purchased Power Adjustment “PPA” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Residential Service Classification “R”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Small Commercial Service Classification “C and C1". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Medium Commercial Service Classification “C2 and C3”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Large Commercial Service Classification “C5”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Primary Service Classification “P”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transmission Voltage Classification “T”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transmission Voltage Federal Government Classification “FT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmission Voltage Interruptible Service Classification “IT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firm Standby and Supplemental Service Classification “SS”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Outdoor Development Lighting Rate (Residential Area Lighting Only) “OL”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Private Outdoor Lighting Service Classification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Water Pump Service Classification “FP”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Water Pump 2 Service Classification Contracted Rate “F2”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Water, Sewer, Kent County Sewer Adjustment and Ground Water Inflow
Adjustment Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trash Fees - Flat Rate Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Green Energy Fund Rider “GEF”. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Net Energy Metering “NM”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Retail Customer Demand Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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PURCHASED POWER ADJUSTMENT
“PPA”
PPA for “all” Tariffs unless listed separately
The cost per kWh for all energy adjusted upward or downward for changes in fuel and purchased power costs including
transmission above or below the base rate amount per kWh for each rate class. When the total cost of fuel, purchased power,
and transmission varies above or below the above base cost a charge or credit per kWh will be applied to all energy sold such
that the cost or credit will be recovered or returned over time.
All kWh - per kWh ($0.0070)
Effective Date July 1, 2020
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RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“R”
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for household related services in a single private dwelling and
incidental service outside of the home through the same meter, provided such incidental service does not exceed 20 kW of connected
load. Service size cannot exceed 600 amps.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase service
Customer Charge
Per bill $9.42
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.12090
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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SMALL COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C and C1"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for small commercial and industrial purposes through a single
meter. The maximum monthly usage must not exceed 3,500 kWh per month or have instrument rated metering. If there is a major
change in the character of service or if the kWh usage exceeds 3,500 kWh for two (2) consecutive billing months, the account will be
automatically transferred to the Medium Commercial Service Classification. If the customer’s usage does not exceed 3,500 kWh after
a period of one (1) year, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - Single Phase Service $9.28
Per bill - Three Phase Service $24.28
Energy Charge
Per kWh $0.10080
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly billing shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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MEDIUM COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION Item #4.
“C2 and C3"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes through a single meter
having monthly usages of more than 3,500 kWh for two (2) consecutive months. If the customer has a major change in the character
of service and falls below the above criteria, the customer may be returned to the Small Commercial Service Classification.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable and at the option of
the City.
Customer Charge
Per Bill - Single Phase Service $15.96
Per Bill - Three Phase Service $30.96
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $12.85
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06390
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on sixty percent (60%) of the
greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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LARGE COMMERCIAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“C5"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial purposes having instrument
rated metering. If there is a significant change in the character of service, the City will, at its option on a case by case basis, temporarily
transfer the account to another tariff.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable when available and
at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase service $27.06
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $12.86
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.06210
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five percent (95%), the measured demand
shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand X .95
Average Power Factor
The city measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors, and the customer is billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILLING
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on sixty percent (60%) of the greatest Billing
Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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PRIMARY SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“P”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for commercial and industrial customers taking delivery at the
primary voltage available, and where the transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Primary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Customer Charge
Per bill - single or three phase $24.32
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $10.09
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.06320
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum sixty (60) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter. In any
month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95%), the measured demand shall
be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors and the customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred
kilowatts (300 kW) or 60% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the
current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. If a customer who is on the Primary Service Classification wishes to switch to the Large Commercial Service
Classification, the customer may do so at the customer's choice. If such a change occurs, the City will determine on a case-by-case
basis which portion, if any, of the customer-owned electrical equipment will be maintained by the City provided; however, any
equipment transferred to City ownership, will be transferred at no cost to the City.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“T”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $9.14
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.05990
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x . 985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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Item #4.
TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE FEDERAL GOVERMENT CLASSIFICATION
“FT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area for Federal Government customers located
where Dover's existing facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge
All kW - per kW $9.14
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.05970
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 kW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING
Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in January a load forecast for the next three years for the planning period of
May through June (example: May 2019 through June 2022) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet
customer’s requirements. Any changes in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be
reported to the City of Dover within thirty (30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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INTERRUPTIBLE TRANSMISSION VOLTAGE CLASSIFICATION
“IT”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available by special contract throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers located where Dover's existing
facilities are adequate to supply the character of service as specified below.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
The electric power delivered hereunder shall be three phase, 60 cycle, alternating current at a nominal potential of sixty-nine
thousand (69,000) volts.
Demand, energy and power factor will be metered at the point of delivery of service. All transformation, circuiting and protective
apparatus beyond the point of delivery shall be installed, owned, and maintained by the customer. Service shall be supplied and
metered at sixty-nine thousand (69,000), and the customer is required to own and maintain all transforming, switching and protective
equipment.
Demand Charge Annual On Peak Penalty
All kW - per kW $7.89 To be determined by City Manager
Energy Charge
All kWh, per kWh $0.06180
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The measured demand shall be the average of the four (4) greatest sixty (60) minute demands measured on separate days of each
month. In any month in which the average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-eight and one half percent
(98.5%), the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .985
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed accordingly.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be a Demand Charge, which shall be based on the greater of three hundred kilowatts (300 KW) or
75% of the greatest Billing Demand established during any month of the 11-month period ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2018
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FIRM STANDBY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“SS” – (C5, P, & T)
AVAILABILTY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area to customers for firm standby and/or supplemental electric
service for commercial and industrial purposes whom would otherwise be billed from the C5: Large Commercial Service, P: Primary
Service, or T: Transmission Voltage electric tariffs. Qualifying customers shall take delivery at the voltage available, and where the
transforming and protective apparatus is furnished, owned and maintained by the customer.
To service customers with electric generation facilities used to serve onsite power requirements and requiring firm standby and/or
supplemental electric service. This rate is not applicable for customers whom meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. Onsite generation is for emergency or testing purposes only.
2. Onsite generating capability is less than 500 kW.
Service under this schedule is also available to any specific generation customer who does not satisfy the provisions above and to
whom providing service, in City of Dover’s opinion, would be beneficial to its other customers.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary or primary voltages, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase or three phase service.
Standby (Maintenance and Back-Up) Service Charges:
Customer Charge
Per bill – single or three phase: $122.37 per month
Demand Charges
Daily Demand Charge: $0.23 per kW day of actual demand
Reservation Charge: $4.93 per kW of Contract Standby Billing Demand per month
Plus a distribution charge for the associated service voltage.
Primary Distribution Charge: Included
Secondary Distribution Charge: Included
Note: Distribution Charges are not applicable where electric service is provided solely
from the transmission system.
Energy Charge
All kWh – per kWh: $0.05900
Supplemental Service Charges:
Supplemental Service shall be billed at the City of Dover’s otherwise applicable electric rates.
DETERMINATION OF BILLING DEMAND
Standby Billing Demand – Standby billing demand is the summation of the maximum integrated sixty (60) minute standby demand
delivered by the City of Dover each day of the billing period. Standby demand for each sixty (60) minute period is the integrated
sixty (60) minute demand delivered by the City, but not exceeding the difference between the contract standby demand and the
sixty (60) minute integrated kW output of the customer's generating unit(s), but never less than zero. In any month in which the
average power factor at the delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected
in accordance with the following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
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The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
Contract Reserved Standby Demand - The demand contracted shall not exceed the net dependable capability of the customer's
generating equipment. This demand will remain constant unless agreed to by mutual consent and appropriate changes are made to
the tariff agreement and the agreement executed by the City and the customer. If at any point, Standby Billing Demand exceeds
Contract Reserved Standby Demand, the Contract Demand rating shall be revised to match the Standby Demand rating that
exceeded the Contract Demand rating.
Supplemental Billing Demand - Supplemental billing demand for the month shall be the maximum sixty (60) minute integrated
"Supplemental Demand" for the month. It is intended that this demand shall fairly represent the capacity which the City is required
to stand ready to supply in excess of the customer's generating capacity. In any month in which the average power factor at the
delivery point is greater or less than ninety-five (95) percent, the measured demand shall be corrected in accordance with the
following formula:
Billing Demand = Measured demand x .95
Average Power Factor
The City measures both leading and lagging power factor, treating both as non-unity power factors; customers are billed
accordingly.
Supplemental Demand - Determined for each sixty (60) minute interval as the net sixty (60) minute integrated demand delivered by
the City of Dover minus the standby billing demand.
Installations which use this service in a manner such that measurement of a sixty (60) minute interval does not result in fair or
equitable measure of the supply capacity required to serve the customer's load, then the measured demand may be adjusted taking
into account the known character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected or from special tests. It is the intent of this
provision that the demand billed shall fairly represent the customer's capacity requirement. In cases where City of Dover elects to
use connected load instead of demand measurement as the method for determining demand, it will take into account the known
character of use and the rating data of the equipment connected.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge, Reservation Charge, Distribution Charge plus Adjustments.
The billing demand charge for all kW up to the maximum contracted standby requirements for each month will be billed at the
maximum of:
The Reservation Charge plus any Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month times the contracted standby
demand requirements or per kW-day (charge listed above) of actual standby demand delivered.
All kW between the actual standby demand and the contract demand will be billed at the Reservation Charge rate plus any
Primary or Secondary Distribution Charges per kW-month.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
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TEMPORARY DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
Where the use of energy is seasonal or intermittent, no adjustments will be made for a temporary discontinuance of service. Any
customer prior to resuming service within 12-months after such service was discontinued, will be required to pay all charges which
would have been billed if service had not been discontinued.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Power factor at the time of the monthly peak demand must be maintained above ninety-five (95) percent. Service hereunder is
subject to the rules and regulations for electric service as adopted by City of Dover from time to time and on file with the City Clerk.
Service hereunder will be supplied at one location through one point of delivery and measured through one meter unless otherwise
deemed necessary by City of Dover.
Customers electing to receive service under this rate tariff are required to provide a sixty (60) month notice, in writing, prior to
transferring from this firm supplemental and standby service to any of the City of Dover’s firm full requirements service.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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Item #4.
OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT LIGHTING RATE
(Residential Area Lighting Only)
“OL”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover service area for residential developments/mobile home park lighting.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle alternating current, single phase.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The association and/or owner shall install and maintain all lighting and associated equipment. This rate applies to one metering point.
If multiple metering points are required to reduce voltage drop, a totalized bill will be rendered. The metering point(s) will be
governed by the City of Dover.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for one (1) year with automatic month to month extension until either party terminated
this agreement via letter. Billing will be monthly. If this contract is terminated prior to the one (1) year agreement, the customer
shall reimburse the City of Dover for all expenses incurred.
Customer Charge
Per Bill $8.25
Energy Charge
All kWh - per kWh $0.11230
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All kilowatt-hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2018
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PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for all-night outdoor lighting service for lighting of outdoor
areas on private property.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
UNMETERED - This will be the standard installation practice. The lights under this classification shall be fed directly from the City of
Dover’s energy source.
METERED - This classification will be available at the City of Dover’s discretion and only when it is not feasible to install the lighting
service from an unmetered source. These lights will have the energy supplied through the customers meter and the monthly rental
fee shall be reduced to reflect this customer expense.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The equipment supplied will be the type of fixture currently being furnished by the City at the time of installation as described below
in the Classifications of Security Lights, Decorative Lighting, and Roadway/Area Lighting. Lighting shall be from dusk to dawn each
day.
The initial term for lighting service shall be for two (2) years. The City may require a fee if the installation is removed prior to the two
(2) year term.
Where service is not associated with a metered service, a Customer Charge of $5.00 for residential lights and $10.00 for commercial
lights will be added to cover the associated costs of billing and related consumer costs not reflected in the lighting schedule.
Unmetered - The City shall maintain, relamp, and supply the energy to the lighting equipment that it owns.
Metered - The City shall also maintain and relamp the lighting equipment it owns where energy is supplied through the customer’s
meter.
The City will perform relamping, repair, and/or maintenance during normal working hours within a reasonable period following
notification by the Customer.
Customers requiring unique or unusual lighting service different than outlined below may obtain such service under a mutually
agreeable contractual arrangement.
SECURITY LIGHTS
Includes a 2' (+/-) arm, pole not included. If a pole needs to be installed, the location shall be accessible to truck traffic via driveway,
roadway, alleyway, or other public accessible parking areas. If a pole must be installed and the location is not truck accessible, a
decorative lighting fixture may be installed at the applicable rated.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
100 watt HPS $7.70 35
175 watt HPS $9.08 68
100 watt HPS, equivalent LED $5.19 53 No Longer Available
175 watt HPS, equivalent LED $5.34 74 No Longer Available
The following style is not available for new installations:
70 watt HPS $6.70 33
175 watt MV $9.08 68 No Longer Available
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DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Includes a 18' fiberglass pole (15' above ground). The electrical service to these poles shall be underground; therefore, the installation
location shall be accessible to trencher traffic.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
150 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $14.51 62 6.58
250 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $20.31 101 8.43
70 watt HPS, equivalent LED $9.56 29 No Longer Available
150 watt HPS, equivalent LED $12.88 74
The following style is not available for new installations:
Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
70 watt HPS w/o ladder rest $11.65 33 6.41
175 watt MV w/o ladder rest $14.17 68
175 watt MV contemporary $14.81 68
ROADWAY/AREA LIGHTING
Includes choice of bracket from 8' to 16' if the fixture is accessible to truck traffic via driveway, roadway, alleyway, or other public
accessible parking areas. If not accessible to trucks a 2' (+/-) arm shall be used. Pole not included.
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
100 watt HPS $9.41 47 3.74
250 watt HPS $14.29 101 4.03
400 watt HPS $19.25 154 4.27
100 watt, equivalent LED $7.40 36
250 watt, equivalent LED $9.99 107
400 watt, equivalent LED $13.51 200
400 watt HPS, equivalent LED $9.55 139 No Longer Available
The following style is not available for new installations:
Unmetered Est. Monthly Metered Monthly
Monthly Charge kWh Rental Charge
175 watt MV $10.30 68 3.20
250 watt MV $14.29 101 4.03
400 watt MV $19.16 154 4.21
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POLE CHARGES PER MONTH
For each wood pole required exclusively for the support of lighting fixtures or lighting circuits under this service classification a per
pole charge will be assessed as follows:
Monthly Charge
Poles installed through February 28, 1997 $2.09
Poles installed or changed out after February 28, 1997 $3.22
Poles installed after July 1, 2018 $6.08
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate schedules
and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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Item #4.
WATER PUMP SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
“FP”
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area for water pumps used for emergency firefighting purposes
and related equipment.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge
Per bill $15.00
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $8.29
Energy Charge All
$0.13840
kWh, per kWh
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge and a Demand Charge based on 60% of the greatest Billing Demand
established during any month of the 24‐month period, ending with the current billing month.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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WATER PUMP 2 SERVICE CLASSIFICATION
CONTRACTED RATE
“F2"
AVAILABILITY
This rate is available throughout the City of Dover electric service area by contract only. Contract terms will be for a minimum of
ten (10) years. Service will be available for water pumps used for emergency firef ighting purposes and related equipment.
Service will be supplied through one (1) meter. HP determination will be the total hp of all motors.
CHARACTER OF SERVICE
Secondary voltage, 60 cycle, alternating current, single or three phase service. Other voltages may be applicable where available
and at the option of the City.
Customer Charge Up
to 50 hp motor(s) $100.00
Over 50 hp up to 100 hp motor(s) $150.00
Over 100 hp motor(s) $300.00
Demand Charge
All kW, per kW $8.29
Energy Charge All
$0.13840
kWh, per kWh
DETERMINATION OF DEMAND
The Billing Demand will be the maximum fifteen (15) minute demand during the month, determined by a block demand meter.
In the case of fluctuating loads, the demand of which cannot readily be measured, the Billing Demand may be established from
manufacturer’s rating or determined by other suitable methods.
MINIMUM MONTHLY BILL
The minimum monthly bill shall be the Customer Charge.
PURCHASE COST ADJUSTMENT
All billed charges under this rate shall be subject to the Purchase Cost Adjustment Clause included with the City of Dover rate
schedules and approved by the Council of the City of Dover.
PUBLIC UTILITY TAX
In addition to the charges provided for in this service classification, a surcharge will apply in accordance with any tax imposed by
governmental authority upon sales of electricity.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CHARGE
All kilowatt hours billed under this rate shall be subject to the “GEF” Rider.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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WATER, SEWER, KENT COUNTY SEWER ADJUSTMENT AND
GROUND WATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT RATES
Water: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge $5.00 $5.00
Water Rate – Tier 1 – 0 – 6,000 gallons $2.66 / 1,000 gallons $4.00 / 1,000 gallons
Water Rate – Tier 2 – 6,001 – 100,000 gallons $3.33 / 1,000 gallons $5.00 / 1,000 gallons
Water Rate – Tier 3 – Over 100,000 gallons $4.00 / 1,000 gallons $5.99 / 1,000 gallons
Sewer: WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Customer Charge $5.00 $5.00
Sewer Rate $3.03/1,000 gallons $4.55/1,000 gallons
WITHIN CITY OUTSIDE CITY
Kent County Sewer Adjustment: $2.58 / 1,000 gallons $2.58 / 1,000 gallons
Ground Water Inflow Adjustment $1.72 / 1,000 gallons $1.72 / 1,000 gallons
Sewer charges are based on usage reported on water meters (WMT), and sewer meters (SMT). The sewer rate is
$ 3.03 / 1,000 gallons for those within the City and $4.55 / 1,000 gallons for those outside the City Limits.
Kent County Sewer Adjustments is based on sewer usage. The rate for Kent County Sewer Adjustment is $2.58 / 1,000
gallons and is set by the Kent County Sewer Authority. All revenue produced by this charge is forwarded to the Sewer
Authority.
Lawn Meter Rates are based on current in city / out city water tier rates.
Effective Date: July 1, 2021
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TRASH FEES Item #4.
IN CITY ‐ FLAT RATE SUMMARY
Rate Code Description Unit Charge
DC I SVCF Trash Service Fee $ 23.00
D C I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D C I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D C I 33-3 3 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 207.00
D C I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 23.00
D C I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 46.00
D C I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 92.00
D R I FLAT Residential Trash 23.00
D R I SVCF Trash Service Fee 23.00
D R I 33‐1 1 Pick Up 300 Gallon 72.00
D R I 33‐2 2 Pick Ups 300 Gallon 143.00
D R I 90‐1 1 Pick Up 90 Gallon 23.00
D R I 90‐2 2 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 46.00
D R I 90‐3 3 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 69.00
D R I 90‐4 4 Pick Ups 90 Gallon 92.00
Effective Date: July 1, 2021
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Item #4.
GREEN ENERGY FUND
Rider “GEF”
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge ‐ A State‐mandated charge for the municipal green energy fund established under 26 Del. C.
§363(4) and collected from every Customer based on energy usage which is used to fund environmental programs for
conservation and energy efficiency within the City’s service territory.
Delaware Green Energy Fund Charge
All kWh ‐ per kWh .000178
TAX ADJUSTMENT
Billings under this rate may be increased by an amount equal to the sum of taxes payable under the Gross Receipts Tax and of all
other taxes, fees or charges (exclusive of all valorem, state and federal income taxes) payable by the utility and levied or assessed
by any governmental authority on the public utility service rendered, or on the right of privilege of rendering the service, or on
any object or event incidental to the rendition of the service.
Effective Date: July 1, 2008
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NET ENERGY METERING
“NM”
AVAILABILITY
This rider is available to customers served under the following service classifications, Residential “R”, Small Commercial “C and
C1”, Medium Commercial “C2 and C3", Large Commercial “C5", Primary “P”, and Transmission “T” that own and operate an
electric generation facility on the Customer’s premises that produces electricity from Eligible Energy Resources to offset part or
all of the Customer’s electricity requirements.
CONNECTION TO THE CITY’S SYSTEM
The Customer or Community-owned electric generation facility cannot be connected to the City’s system unless it meets all
applicable safety and performance standards set forth by the following: The City of Dover Technical Considerations Covering Parallel
Operations of Customer Owned Generation of 500 kW located in the Electric Service Handbook, National Electric Code, the
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Underwriters Laboratories, and the City of Dover Electric Service Handbook
(Handbook). The Customer must, at his/her expense, obtain any and all necessary permits, inspections, and approvals required by
any local public authorities and any other governing regulations in effect at that time.
POWER SUPPLY PLANNING:
Customer shall provide to the City of Dover each year in [Dover’s planning month for PJM] a load forecast for the next three years
(“the Planning Period”) to allow Dover to plan and acquire power supply resources to meet customer’s requirements. Any changes
in the Customer’s expected load forecast that is greater than one (1) megawatt shall be reported to the City of Dover within thirty
(30) days of Customer’s knowledge of such change.
DELIVERED VOLTAGE
The delivered voltage and delivery point of the Customer’s electric generation shall be at the same delivered voltage and delivery
point that would be supplied by the City to the Customer if the Customer purchased all of its electricity from the City.
RATE
The monthly billing shall be as stated in the applicable rate tariff. Under this rider, only the kWh charge for electricity delivered
by the Customer is affected. The Customer will pay for all kWh delivered by the City of Dover. Credit for kWh under Section
4.3.2 and 4.4 of this Handbook shall be the budgeted average cost of energy as further described in 4.4.5 of this Handbook and will
be valued at the applicable rate classification charge.
Residential (R) $0.12090
Small Commercial (C&C1) $0.10080
Medium Commercial (C2 & C3) $0.06390
Large Commercial (C5) $0.06210
Primary (P) $0.06320
Transmission (T) $0.05990
Federal Transmission (FT) $0.05970
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The General Rules and Regulations of the City of Dover for electric service shall apply to service rendered under this service
classification. All minimum billings, charges for kWh, kW, Purchased Cost Adjustment, Public Utility Tax, Renewal Energy
Charge, etc. will be covered under the applicable rate tariff.
Effective Date: July 1, 2020
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Item #4.
RETAIL CUSTOMER DEMAND RESPONSE
AVAILABILITY
The Dover Electric Utility (“Dover”) or its authorized designee is the sole entity permitted to bid demand response directly into
the PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”) (“DR Program”) on behalf of retail customers served by Dover. No Customer may
participate in a DR program of any other entity unless such program is consistent with the terms and conditions in this tariff and
approved in advance by Dover.
Dover or its authorized designee may allow a Customer to bid DR into PJM’s ancillary services market for energy imbalance,
spinning reserves, supplemental reserves, reactive power and voltage control, or regulation and frequency response ancillary
services, subject to the same terms and conditions.
DR programs may reduce electric service costs for the Customer, provide enhanced usage data, reduce emissions from electric
generation, and provide demand flexibility.
CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
Customer shall submit to Dover a written request to participate that includes the following: 1) Type of DR program; and 2)
Metering requirements for participation. Dover’s approval of the application shall be granted within fourteen (14) days.
EFFECT OF APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover’s receipt and review of any documentation submitted by a Customer shall not constitute approval of such DR Provider or a
guarantee of performance or payment by a DR Provider, nor shall Dover be liable for ANY damages sustained by the Customer.
RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPATION IN DR PROGRAM
Dover reserves the right to disapprove a request to participate in a DR program or to terminate participation by Customer when,
in Dover’s sole discretion, Dover determines that participation by Customer will be detrimental to another customer or to the
City of Dover.
SPECIAL METERING REQUIREMENTS
If Customer requires special metering equipment or devices to participate in the DR program, Customer shall provide the
specifications for such equipment or devices in writing to the Dover Electric Department at the time of application or promptly
thereafter. Within fourteen (14) days thereafter, Dover will provide the Customer with an estimate of the cost of the special
metering equipment or devices and an estimate of the cost of providing special meter reading data. The cost of any special
metering equipment or device shall be the responsibility of the Customer and shall be paid prior to the scheduled installation
date. All costs for data or special readings shall be billed to Customer monthly.
Effective Date: February 28, 2011
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Economic Development Committee
Minutes
April 13, 2021- 4:00 p.m.
The Economic Development Committee Meeting was held by video conference on April 13,
2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Robin R. Christiansen presiding. Committee Members present via
video or telephone were Councilman David Anderson, Kim Adams, Dave Hugg-City Planner,
Randy Robertson - City Manager, and Diane Laird were present. Councilman Roy Sudler and
Clayton E. Hammond II were not present. Guests present Kevin Quinn and Matthew
Suchodolski from Economic Development Administration.
WELCOME
At 4:00 pm Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called the Economic Development Meeting to order.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt the Agenda. Dave Hugg moved for adoption of
agenda, seconded by Councilman David Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman Roy
Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Mayor Christiansen called for a motion to adopt February 9, 2021 minutes. Diane Laird moved
for adoption of minutes, seconded by Councilman Anderson, unanimously carried. (Councilman
Roy Sudler and Clayton E. Hammond II absent).
KEVIN QUINN – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION – DISCUSS
SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Kevin Quinn and Matthew Suchodolski from the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
gave a PowerPoint presentation please see Attachment 1.
Matthew Suchodolski states his appreciation for time tonight. The Delaware State University
Center very important project funding requested in 2011. 2021 EDA was able to feature
Delaware State University this past summer coordinated outreach with National Association of
Development Organizations (NADO) as a historically black college and University were able
demonstrate the good work the students of Economic Development and Business programming
do and can do. They have been recognized International Economic Development Council as a
model program. They obtain the course work to allow them to be equipped for Economic
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Development Certification. The alignment with Delaware State can not be overlooked they were
one of 11 universities throughout the nation that were featured.
Matthew Suchodolski states Councilman Anderson had early questions relative to Dover Air
Force Base for Department of Defense programming. Outreached to Douglas Edward Brown
whom shared notice of funding opportunities that will be apparent this fiscal year. Matthew
Suchodolski will share that information via email.
Councilman Anderson asks when it comes to the Covid Grants and opportunity zones would
something like money for small business revolving loan fund (RLF) would that qualify for Covid
funding. Kevin Quinn state the RLF granted to the state will cover all three counties, as well as
three additional RLFs one per each county. The City of Dover could start RLF specifically for
Dover, but they cannot cross, business cannot get funding from multiple RLFs.
Councilman Anderson next question is who handles destination funds? Kevin Quinn states he is
not familiar with these funds. Matthew Suchodolski state under American Recovery Plan the
congressional appropriation speaks to a certain percentage of that appropriation for EDA to be
for travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation. There will be funds just do not have terms of
engagement yet.
Mayor Christiansen welcomes Mr. Randy Robertson our new City Manager
Diane Laird, she and Lisa have been working on grant request through USDA that was submitted
on March 31 for a revolving loan fund. It is nice to know that we may be able to look for more
additional funding. Would EDA funding be available for Master Planning Downtown.
Kevin Quinn said yes please send him a proposal for RLF also that is not duplicating efforts
from other RLF in Delaware. Also, yes the EDA helps with master planning and feasibility
studies would be happy to discuss further down the road and off line. They will assist with
sewer, roads, outdated infrastructure, and attracting business that will hire.
Mr. Randy Robertson asks Mr. Hugg is this same planning process we spoke a week ago with
Ms. Parkowski or is it different. Dave Hugg states it is the same notion. Mr. Robertson asks if
this is the same RFP conceptually and Dave Hugg confirmed.
Dave Hugg asks if infrastructure funding would apply if City is interested in developing or
redevelop municipal complex example a new City Hall. Kevin Quinn states not it is not it has be
in regards to job creation. Example when he was in Tennessee that brought in Volkswagen, they
had an area of undeveloped land. They gave them a grant to clear land, redo rail lines, water and
sewer. That is more classic EDA Public Works for funding. Dave asks if underutilized unused
farm land as a future employment zone linked to air force base those would be eligible, and Mr.
Kevin Quinn stated yes.
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Lisa Chase asks Kevin if she can talk off line, he agrees to go through each project that they have
lined up. Lisa asks if there is a funding cap on these grants. Kevin says yes and no for example if
you ask for 20 million for an RLF you must bring it down. You have to be realistic and have
match. Lisa asks if it will be a one to one match, Kevin says yes match makes your application
more competitive.
Councilman Anderson, the hospital expanded and other job opportunities, but the water sewer
piping would need to expand would EDA give match for it. Kevin Quinn states yes that is what
EDA does and that would be competitive under Public Works.
Councilman Anderson would be enhancing with smart technology to bring more people in and
getting competitive grants with Verizon 5g broadband and electric cars. Kevin Quinn says yes
that would qualify.
Dave Hugg asks if funds from American Rescue Plan be able to use as match. Kevin Quinn says
the guidelines for that money has not come out, yet he would have to check with his legal team.
Mr. Suchodolski states their lawyers are currently looking at that and reaching out to treasury.
CITY OF DOVER PLANNING UPDATE GIVEN BY DAVE HUGG
Dave Hugg advises we took advantage and submitted seven projects through Congressional
Authorization Procreations Process some would qualify for EDA funding mostly infrastructure
projects. Also, submitted four projects to Representative Blunt Rochester for community projects
including two planning projects if we cannot get funded otherwise. Waiting for guidelines from
US Treasury of American Rescue Plan should be on or around May 10.
MAYORS ANNOUNCMENT
Next meeting will have a guest speaker thanks to Councilman Anderson will give insight on new
directions we can go.
NEXT MEETING DATE
May 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM via ZOOM
ADJOURNMANT
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen called for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Anderson moved for
adjournment, seconded by Diane Laird, unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned 5:00PM.
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EDA Contacts for Delaware
Linda Cruz-Carnall, Regional Director, Philadelphia Regional Office
Marguerite McGinley, Area Director-Investment Development Team,
Philadelphia Regional Office
Kevin F. Quinn
Economic Development Specialist, Investment Development Team
Economic Development Representative-Delaware, Philadelphia Regional
Office
202-695-6280
Matthew Suchodolski
Management Analyst-Economic Development Integration, Philadelphia Regional Office
(215) 316-2472
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https://eda.gov/contact Page 146
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Philadelphia Regional Office
Philadelphia Regional Office: CT, DE, DC, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY,
PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, PR, VI
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https://eda.gov/contact Page 147
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EDA’S MISSION
To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting
innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for
growth and success in the worldwide economy
The U.S. Economic Development Administration's investment policy is designed to establish a
foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout
the United States
This foundation builds upon two key economic drivers - innovation and regional collaboration.
Innovation is key to global competitiveness, new and better jobs, a resilient economy, and the
attainment of national economic goals
Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery because regions are the centers of
competition in the new global economy and those that work together to leverage resources and use
their strengths to overcome weaknesses will fare better than those that do not
EDA encourages its partners around the country to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and
creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions
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A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM
the hierarchy of community needs
incubators universities & labs
accelerators HEALTHY commercialization
capital ECOSYSTEM capital
people & culture
INNOVATION ENGINES
people & culture
BUSINESS SUPPORT
broadband
transportation
cellular
utilities people & culture
wireless
TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
people & culture
BASIC INFRASTRUCTURE
people & culture
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EDA PROGRAMS
Planning
Supports local organizations (Economic Development Districts, Indian Tribes, and other eligible areas) with short and
long-term planning efforts. The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Content Guidelines, provides
suggestions, tools, and resources for developing comprehensive economic development strategies.
Public Works
Empowers distressed communities to revitalize, expand, and upgrade their physical infrastructure to attract new industry,
encourage business expansion, diversify local economies, and generate or retain long-term, private sector jobs and
investment.
Economic Adjustment
Assists state and local interests in designing and implementing strategies to adjust or bring about change to an economy.
The program focuses on areas that have experienced or are under threat of serious structural damage to the underlying
economic base. Under Economic Adjustment, EDA administers its Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program, which supplies
small businesses and entrepreneurs with the gap financing needed to start or expand their business.
Local Technical Assistance
Helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in distressed
areas from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
University Centers
A partnership of the federal government and academia that makes the varied and vast resources of universities available to
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EDA PROGRAMS
Build to Scale (formerly known as Regional Innovation Strategies)
The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions
supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth and increased access to risk capital across regional
economies.
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms
A national network of 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers to help strengthen the competitiveness of American
companies that have lost domestic sales and employment because of increased imports of similar goods and services.
Research and National Technical Assistance
Supports research of leading edge, world class economic development practices and information dissemination efforts.
Economic Development Integration
EDA possesses broad and deep experience in successfully coordinating resources across multiple programs and special
initiatives. Based upon this experience and EDA’s historic track record of successful collaboration with a range of
stakeholders (both federal and non-federal), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has designated EDA to lead the
federal government’s efforts to maximize the integration of economic development resources from all sources, including
federal, state, local and philanthropic, to achieve more impactful and sustainable outcomes for communities across
America.
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Planning Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
-Contributes to effective economic development in America’s communities
& regions through a locally-based, regionally-driven economic
development planning process
-Economic development planning through the CEDS is the cornerstone
of EDA’s programs
-Successfully serves to engage community leaders, leverage the
involvement of the private sector, and establish a strategic
blueprint for regional collaboration
-The CEDS provides the capacity-building foundation by which
the public sector, working in conjunction with other economic
actors (individuals, firms, industries), creates the environment
for regional economic prosperity
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EDA’s Investment Priorities
1. Recovery & Resilience: Projects that assist with economic resilience
(including business continuity and preparedness) and long-term recovery
from natural disasters and economic shocks to ensure U.S. communities are
globally competitive.
2. Critical Infrastructure: Projects that establish the fundamental building
blocks of a prosperous and innovation-centric economy and a secure platform
for American business, including physical (e.g., broadband, energy, roads,
water, sewer) and other economic infrastructure.
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EDA’s Investment Priorities
3. Workforce Development & Manufacturing: Projects that support the
planning and implementation of infrastructure for skills-training centers and
related facilities that address the hiring needs of the business community --
particularly in the manufacturing sector -- with a specific emphasis on the
expansion of apprenticeships and work-and-learn training models. Also
includes projects that encourage job creation and business expansion in
manufacturing, including infrastructure-related efforts that focus on advanced
manufacturing of innovative, high-value products and enhancing
manufacturing supply chains.
4. Exports & FDI: Primarily infrastructure projects that enhance community
assets (e.g., port facilities) to support growth in U.S. exports and increased
foreign direct investment—and ultimately the return of jobs to the United
States.
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EDA’s Investment Priorities
5. Opportunity Zones: Planning and implementation projects aimed at
attracting private investment – including from Opportunity Funds – to grow
businesses and create jobs in Census tracts that have been designated as
Opportunity Zones. This includes targeted projects located within an
Opportunity Zone; projects that, while not located within an Opportunity
Zone, have a clear intent of benefitting nearby Opportunity Zone(s); and
regional projects that encompass an area containing at least one Opportunity
Zone with a clear intent of benefitting that Opportunity Zone. Opportunity
Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to
investors. For more information on Opportunity Zones and Opportunity
Funds, see https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-
asked-questions.
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ELIGIBILITY
Who is eligible to apply?
• Eligible applicants must be a state, a political subdivision of a
state, district organization, Indian tribe, institution of higher
education, or a non-profit acting in coordination with a political
subdivision of a state.
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ELIGIBILITY
What criteria and requirements must be met to apply?
Certain economic distress criteria must be met (for Public Works or Economic
Adjustment investments):
An unemployment rate that is, for the most recent twenty-four (24) month period of which data
is available at least one (1) percent greater than the national average unemployment rate; or
Per capita income that is, for the most recent period for which data is available, eighty (80)
percent or less of the national average per capita income; or
A “Special Need" (certain unemployment or economic adjustment problems) as determined by
EDA.
Proposals must be based on a locally developed comprehensive economic development strategy
or equivalent document (for Public Works or Economic Adjustment investments).
Cost sharing or matching is required; generally, the amount of the EDA investment may not
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Where Do You Apply?
• Proposals and applications must be submitted to
http://www.grants.gov/ or to the appropriate EDA regional office.
• For more information on EDA Federal Funding Opportunities,
visit http://www.eda.gov/fundingopportunities/index.htm
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When Can You Apply?
• EDA accepts applications at any point and will work closely with
applicants to provide feedback and responses on funding decision
in a timely manner.
In addition, EDA accepts project proposals before requiring full
applications.
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How Are Proposals Evaluated?
• Proposals are evaluated based on certain investment policy
guidelines and funding priority considerations. For more
information on EDA's application requirements and criteria, please
visit our web site at www.eda.gov
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Previous Investments:
In FY 2018, EDA awarded $1.9 million in Public Works funds to
Delaware Technical Community College for the construction of the
Automotive Center of Excellence (COE), an automotive and diesel
mechanic training facility. The new facility will allow the college to
provide certification in this specialized automotive field to address the
critical need for diesel mechanics in the area.
With this investment, DTCC has committed to create 43 new jobs as well
as save 44 jobs with an estimated private investment of $1.5 million. In
addition, the Automotive Center of Excellence created new
opportunities for diesel and automotive-related businesses in the
region, which will create more high skilled jobs. Businesses in the
region have shown their support for the project through financial and
job commitments.
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Previous Investments:
In FY21 EDA Awarded the Delaware Division of Small Business a
$1,500,000 Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to alleviate sudden and severe
economic dislocation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,
to provide permanent resources to support economic resiliency, and to
further the long-term economic adjustment objectives of the region
served by this Award.
This recently funded EDA investment will provide access to capital for
small businesses that suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19
across the entire State of Delaware, within each of the 3 counties (New
Castle, Kent & Sussex) and including all 25 Qualified Opportunity Zones
which includes rural as well as urban communities and main street
commercial corridors that were severely impacted by mandatory shut-
down under the Public Health State of Emergency and Presidential
Disaster Declaration.
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Delaware State University: University Center for Economic Development and Trade
Director- Michael H. Casson Jr., PhD
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EDA Website
EDA Website:
https://www.eda.gov/
-About EDA
-Funding Opportunities
-Programs
-Success Stories
-Resources
-Newsroom (Press Releases)
-EDA Contacts (All Regions and Headquarters)
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TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
IDENTIFY LEVELS OF DISTRESS:
StatsAmerica: Measuring Distress – A Resource for EDA Stakeholders
DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN:
Know Your Region: A Template for Future Prosperity
CEDS Content Guidelines
The CEDS Content Guidelines provide practical recommendations about
the content and format of a CEDS that will result in an engaging,
technically-sound strategy for guiding regional development.
BUILDING THE REGIONAL ECOSYSTEM AND IDENTIFYING
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Page 165
Identifying Regional Clusters
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TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED)
Calculating Innovation Capacity
The new Innovation Index 2.0, created by the Indiana Business Research
Center, provides practitioners an easy-to-compare method of assessing the
innovation capacity of their region by providing the composite index of
innovation inputs and outputs built upon data from five areas: human
capital, business dynamics, business profile, employment and productivity,
and economic well-being.
Identifying and Supporting Venture Development
Organizations
Created by the State Science and Technology Institute, the Regional
Innovation Accelerator Network (RIAN) is designed to help identify
existing venture development organizations (VDOs) and relevant best
practices that VDOs can implement to advance economic development
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TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED)
Investment Analysis
This tool, created by Purdue University and the Indiana Business Research
Center, provides practitioners tools to assist them in prioritizing projects.
INCUBATOR MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES
Benchmark Your Incubator Management Practices and Access
Tools for Continuous Improvement
Dedicated incubation professionals are always looking for ways to enhance
their program's effectiveness and efficiency. This online tool, developed by
the University of Michigan and based on research funded by EDA, provides
incubator managers with the input they need to do just that.
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EDA CARES ACT RECOVERY
ASSISTANCE
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides the
Economic Development Administration (EDA) with $1.5 billion for economic
development assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and
respond to coronavirus.
EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance, which is being administered under the
authority of the bureau’s flexible Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) (PDF)
program, provides a wide-range of financial assistance to communities and regions
as they respond to and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
EDA’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance funding is made available with the
announcement that EDA had published an Addendum to its FY 2020 Public Works
and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity. EDA intends
to deploy its CARES Act funding as quickly, effectively, and efficiently as possible,
and in a manner that meets communities needs.
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Delaware Department of State
https://sos.delaware.gov/
Delaware Economic
Development Authority
https://business.delaware.gov/delaware-
economic-development-authority/
Delaware Opportunity Zones
https://business.delaware.gov/opportunit
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Delaware CEDS
STATE OF DELAWARE’S COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) was updated on 4/20/2020
https://business.delaware.gov/wp-
content/uploads/sites/118/2020/04/CEDS-2020.pdf
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Questions?
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Contact Information:
Kevin F. Quinn
Economic Development Specialist, Investment
Development Team
Economic Development Representative-Delaware,
Philadelphia Regional Office
202-695-6280
kquinn@eda.gov
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Item #6.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held by video conference on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.,
with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present via video or telephone were
Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell.
Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative,
Finance, and Administration).
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Anderson requested the agenda be amended by moving Item# 6 - Presentation - Downtown Dover
Partnership (DDP) Master Plan to be considered first.
Mr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously
carried.
Presentation - Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Master Plan (Diane Laird, Executive Director,
DDP)
Ms. Diane Laird, Executive Director, DDP, reviewed the Downtown Dover Partnership Master Plan
presentation.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Laird stated that considering the current workforce, the potential
workforce gain from DSU locating downtown would be a key factor in a successful outcome, not only for
entrepreneurial types that want to open small businesses, but all for other professional businesses that may
arise.
Mr. Neil suggested that the Downtown Dover Partnership consider including the Riverwalk previously
proposed by Mr. Taylor as a part of the plan.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Laird stated that they had not sought funding from private industry or a
public private collaborative. She stated that she tried to keep things condensed while looking at the plans
but there was no reason not to consider private sources or public private sources in addition to the non-profit
sources if they need the funding. Ms. Laird stated that it was something she would consider.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Ms. Laird stated that Delaware State University would be engaged in the
visioning, planning, and exploration of investment in how the campus would engage with the whole master
plan. She stated that how their involvement in terms of funding correlated to the rest of the community was
worth exploring.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Laird stated that part of the plan should be assessing where a campus of
social services could be located or if it should be spread out.
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Evaluation of Bids - Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program (Sharon Duca, Public Works
Director)
Ms. Sharon Duca, Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation
of bids for the Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program.
Staff recommended awarding the contract to Grassbuster’s Landscaping Company, Inc. for the City of Dover
Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley Program, Bid #21-0039PW, for the amount of $381,083.
Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Duca stated that she could get information on the cost overrun by dollar
amount and percentage as compared to what was proposed for previous bids that Grassbuster’s Landscaping
Company, Inc. had been awarded.
Mr. Boggerty suggested that going forward it may be beneficial to include whether a company had
previously done work for the City and what the percentage of their overruns was in the bid and RFP
packages.
Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, stated that if the City included performance measures it would need
to be in a system so it can be applied equally. He stated that if this information would be used to penalize
companies there needed to be good metrics.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated that in terms of performance, Grassbuster’s had done a good job
on various projects in the past and had completed jobs on time as well.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that Stevenson Drive was part of the 2021 street
program that was accepted by Council the night before so the plan was to have Stevenson Drive done first.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that Public Works was trying to work on a phased in
plan that would leave a significant number of trees in place by trying to work around them. She stated that
they were working through that with a contractor for the 2020 program and it would come back to committee
for review once they received further information on the cost and were able to ensure the ability to not
disturb the trees as a part of the project.
Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Duca stated that as long as everything worked out with the
contractor and the equipment they should be able to pave the road surface before cold weather settled in. She
advised that some of the issues that would take more time were the sidewalks on the other side of the trees
due to the need to develop the possibilities for routing around them and the need for various public
involvement as it could affect homeowner’s properties.
Mr. Neil moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation to award the contract to
Grassbuster’s Landscaping Company, Inc., for the City of Dover Fiscal Year 2021B Street and Alley
Program. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taylor and unanimously carried.
Elimination of the City Assessor’s Position (Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor)
Mrs. Cheryl Bundek, City Assessor, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the elimination of the
City Assessor’s position.
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Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Bundek stated that her biggest con for eliminating the assessor position
would be the loss of a position in the department, the pro would be the cost savings to the City which would
be the case if they awarded the job to the contractor or if they chose to go with the County.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Bundek stated that Human Resources was looking for a position for the
employee whose position would be eliminated if the assessor’s position was eliminated and that the
employee was looking at and applying for the open positions within the City.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek stated that if Kent County had the revaluation, Tyler was doing that
revaluation and had also done the City’s. She advised that if the City did not go with Kent County
revaluations, if it chose to go with the Kent County route after the reevaluation was done, it would be in the
City’s best interest because the values would be different. Mrs. Bundek noted that even if the City did a
valuation in the same year, Kent County was using a different valuation software. She stated that Tyler was
going to be using Patriot software, which is what Kent County currently had so there would be a different
value probably between the City value and Kent County's value, which could make for appeals for whoever
has the highest value between the two properties. Mrs. Bundek stated that it would not make sense to a
property owner how the valuation year can be that close and maybe extremely different. She advised that
the City would also have to make a judgment call on quality of home and condition of home from an
assessor that is working in Kent County versus either an assessor that is working for the City or a contractor
that is working for the City. Mrs. Bundek stated that her only concern if the City chose not to go with the
county value was that it may incur a lot more appeals because of judgement calls between two different
jurisdictions and two different software being used. She noted that the contractor cost right now was not to
exceed $59,900 a year.
Mayor Christiansen stated that the Assessor’s office had kept current with the assessment values of the
properties within the City and he firmly believed that the City should keep the position. He noted that after
the end of the Kent County Assessment the City could see if it dovetails with theirs and make the decision
then.
Mr. Hare noted that the City pays County taxes which covers having property assessed. He stated that he
agreed with Mayor Christiansen that the position could stay vacant and be kept available while the City waits
to see what the County comes up with before spending the money to do a reassessment.
Mr. Sudler stated that he agreed with Mayor Christiansen and he would like to see some type of relief in
regards to constituents being hit with County and City taxes simultaneously.
Mayor Christiansen stated that in some areas where there is duplication of services, there is a separate
service function budget. He noted that it had been considered for the City of Dover and the County over the
last forty years. Mayor Christiansen advised that he did not know if it would change but it was something
that should be discussed on a regular basis.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Bundek advised that the City had already signed the contract with Tyler
Technologies for additional services, so they were at its disposal. She stated that they would not be needed
unless asked for any contract work, so the City could use them until a decision is made. Mrs. Bundek
advised that if the City’s route was to search for another assessor, they would have to be certified with the
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State to be appointed as the assessor to value properties. She stated that the contractor could be utilized in
the interim to value any new building permits.
Mrs. Bundek stated that she, Mrs. Patricia Marney, Customer Service Director, Mr. Randy Robertson, City
Manager, and Mr. Matt Harline, then Assistant City Manager, met with Mr. Mike Petit de Mange, Kent
County Administrator, to discuss what the future was with the reevaluation. She advised that it was not in
the settlement that the County had to do a reoccurring reassessment like the City does, but Mr. Petit de
Mange stated that was what he was proposing. Mrs. Bundek stated that the first City reassessment in 2010
was just short of a million dollars and has since gone down to about one hundred thousand ($100,000)
because the properties will be looked at within a five-year period, so a contractor does not have to be hired
to look at every property like the whole State has to do right now. Mrs. Bundek advised that the State was
going to go out and look at every property again, including the City of Dover properties. She stated that the
contractor would get the information from the Planning and Inspections Department via the Tax Assessor’s
administrator, they would value the properties and the Tax Assessor’s administrator would do the rest of the
leg work. Mrs. Bundek noted that the way it was positioned was for the Tax Assessor’s administrator to go
under customer service and be directly supervised by Mrs. Marney. She stated that the contractor would
come in and probably just deal with the administrator in that aspect.
Mrs. Bundek stated that if the City went with the county valuations the Tax Assessor’s administrator would
send the permits to the county, the county would do all the permits and valuation and the City could just do
an export. She stated that it was currently $15.00 for each export so it would probably be best to do that four
times a year prior to each billing and then bill based on that information. Mrs. Bundek sated that one of the
big pros for using Kent County was that there would no longer be a need for a Board of Assessment Appeal
because all of the appeals would be sent directly to Kent County, who would handle all appeals to property
values.
Mr. Harline stated that the information from the Council retreat was used to guide the construction of the
2022 Fiscal Year Budget which did not currently include funds for a new assessor so if Council wanted to
hire a new assessor in the next several months there would be a substantial increase in the budget. He stated
it was also assumed that the City would be able to find a way to absorb the field assessor if the Tax Assessor
position was eliminated so that position would also have to be added back into the budget as well.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mrs. Bundek stated that if the position was kept vacant to see what happened with
the County before a decision was made there would be some interim ordinance changes that would need to
be made. She noted that Mrs. Marney had an intern in her office that had been working on the senior citizen
issue and was willing to work on the ordinance issues as well but the City would need direction on whether
the Tax Assessor’s office would remain under Council or go under the City Manager and who would be
supervising the one person in that position.
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, stated that she was concerned that if the assessor’s position was
left vacant rather than removing the department the City would have to budget for those positions.
Responding to Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Harline stated that the administrative assistant position for the Tax office
was budgeted but the field assessor was not budgeted and the assessor position was only budgeted through
Mrs. Bundek’s retirement. He advised that if another assessor was hired the City would be paying retirement
costs, the Assessor’s costs, and the field assessor’s position that was not funded because of the increased
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Tyler amounts. Mr. Harline noted that if the City did not use Tyler and instead used that position, the amount
would be less, however, he did not have the actual costs at the time.
Mr. Neil moved to table the discussion and bring it back at the next Council Committee of the Whole
meeting with a staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously
carried.
Discussion of Business License Rates (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager)
Mr. Dave Hugg, Planning and Community Development Director, reviewed the background and analysis
regarding the City of Dover business license fee structure.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hugg stated that he had not received a lot of feedback from the business
community however, due to the deadline, he had not done as much direct one-on-one as he would have liked.
He stated that due to the time crunch both he and Mr. Matt Harline, interim City Manager, felt that if the
City were to consider raising the fee amounts they should be nominal now and a serious adjustment should
come at a later date.
Mr. Lindell moved to refer the discussion back to staff for continued work and to report back at a time that
was convenient once the appropriate information had been gathered, including talking to the business
community as well as any ordinances that may need to be done. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hugg stated that a 10-10.8% increase would yield about $150,000. He
advised that the expected revenues were around $147,000. Mr. Hugg stated that they would go down a little
bit in the current fiscal year but were expected to bounce back in the new fiscal year. He noted that with an
increase of 10% the proposed dollar amount would be roughly $150,000.
Responding to Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hugg stated that the only rush was that license renewals had to be sent out
by July 1st so if a change were to be made a notice would need to be included in the license renewal,
otherwise the City would need to wait until the same time next year.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harline stated that because the fees were all in Appendix F there would
need to be an amendment to the ordinance. He advised that according to the Code licenses begin on August
1st and if they are not paid by August 31st a fine can be assessed for late payment so a lot of the timing is built
into the Code. Mr. Harline stated that it was his understanding that it would need to be moved along pretty
quickly.
The motion to refer the discussion back to staff for continued work and to report back at a time that
was convenient once the appropriate information had been gathered, including talking to the business
community as well as any ordinances that may need to be done was unanimously carried.
Police Department Executive Compensation (Thomas Johnson, Police Chief)
Chief Thomas Johnson reviewed the background and analysis regarding Police Department Executive
Compensation.
Responding to Mr. Contant, Chief Johnson stated that the Deputy Chief was just below $124,000 and his
recommendation was $135,000 which would be an increase of $11,000 for that position. He stated that if
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Council was in favor of addressing the shortage in Fiscal Year 2021, his salary would increase from
$139,000 to $147,000 which would be an additional $8,000.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Chief Johnson stated that the compression issue was present at the time he was
offered the position and was working out the details of his employment. He noted that he was going to be
making less than the person he supervised and once he got a better understanding of what the salary
landscape was, he requested the City provide him with a mechanism to discuss his salary. Chief Johnson
advised that the Mayor was identified as his point of contact for that discussion and they had a meeting in
the City prior to him signing the offer letter. He stated that at that time the mayor had a figure and he had
a figure, he was trying to create a separation between ranks and a placement in market value in Delaware.
Chief Johnson noted that at the time, the mayor was prepared to offer $130,000. He believed it was related
to the residual funds in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget because it was a mid-budget year and there was a
concern on his end, but the appendix to that conversation was, there would be 7% added in Fiscal Year 2021
to make up the difference in market value which he believed the mayor recognized at the time. Chief
Johnson stated that there was some type of communication disconnect internally from the time of that
meeting and he discovered the issue later in the year, which was approximately in May. He advised that at
that time he was trying to position for the Deputy Chief's promotional process and had two viable candidates.
Chief Johnson stated that looking at the compression issue for the published salary for Deputy Chief against
where the Captains were as the most recent FOP contract was progressing, he was concerned that there
would be a challenge getting one of the captains to accept the position. He advised that during that
discussion with the previous City manager, it became clear that they were not aware of the 7% piece of his
hire so he began the process of trying to rectify it.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, stated that 20 or 25,000 would not be
impossible to find if the City did a property tax increase. He noted that if it was closer to a 40 or 50,000
increase total and if the City did not increase property taxes he would advise Council to look at it as a
$50,000 expenditure just to be safe in terms of load for retirement, etc. Mr. Harline stated that he had not
had a chance to review the information with Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer.
Mr. Harline clarified that the original budget was built with a two and a half percent raise for non-bargaining
and to increase that to 3% across the board for the extra half a percent would be a little over $20,000, and
when the proposal for the Chief and Deputy Chief are added that is where it becomes $50,000.
Mr. Lindell moved to recommend increasing the Deputy Police Chief’s salary to $135,000 and
increasing the Police Chief’s salary to $147,000, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Review of Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Budget (Matt Harline, Interim City Manager)
Mr. Matt Harline, Interim City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the Fiscal Year
2021/2022 Annual Budget. Mr. Harline shared an action form for budget amendment options
(Attachment #1).
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated that $50,000 of his economic development budget
immediately goes to the Kent Economic Partnership and the rest is used by he and Mr. Hugg, Director of
Planning and Community Development for advertisements, site visits, and promotion for the virtues of the
City of Dover to generate jobs.
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Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline advised that the City currently had $520,000 of revenue recognized.
He stated that he and Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, were pretty confident that they could say
it was lost revenue directly related to COVID. Mr. Harline noted that they were continuing to review where
money could and could not be expended from the COVID monies and they were pretty confident that the
direct amount from the federal government for the year would be in the neighborhood of $4.3 million. He
stated that he believed the Committee members already knew some of the things they were allowing the City
to expend it on were things the City did not usually do but there were some opportunities to use it in things
like housing, COVID vaccinations, and things like that. Mr. Harline noted that there was also some money
for water and wastewater which he thought could be used but the City had not given up on efforts to secure
more funding. He stated that he, Mr. Hugg, and the Mayor had met with the U.S. Treasury Department and
representatives from both Senator's offices and their representatives, particularly Senator Carper, but also
Senator Coons, who helped bring the Treasury to the table. Mr. Harline advised that they had learned there
were possibilities for the City and ways that the City could get more money, but it would have to be through
the State or the County. He stated that the other way would be if new legislation were proposed and passed
in the U.S. Congress, or if there were some legal decisions saying that distribution was constitutional so
basically $520,000 was all that was recognized in the 2022 budget currently.
Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Harline stated that he was not suggesting that the City spend the other million
dollars from the real estate transfer tax on the sale of Dover Downs yet. He advised that he would like to
use that million dollars to build the reserve because there were a lot of things that had been cut and he and
Ms. Peddicord were not absolutely sure where the City would be at the end of Fiscal Year 2021. Mr. Harline
noted that he and Ms. Peddicord would like to go back and re-analyze what the priorities were with all of
the departments.
Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Harline stated that the $50,000 he had referenced for non-bargaining
employees was separate from the Segal Water Assessment. He advised that the only thing from the Segal
study that was in the budget was the recommendation to bring the supervisor in Grounds, supervisor in
Streets, and some other positions up to the minimum according to the market study part of the Segal
Assessment.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that when the COPS Grant was adopted, the City assumed
in its model that there would be a one cent increase in property tax for the current year and another half cent
increase in Fiscal Year 2023 to cover the cost for the five additional police officers.
Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mr. Harline stated that regardless of what is done in the current year between
the cameras and other items, the commitment would be up to $664,000 next year.
Mr. Sudler stated for the record that Council needed to continue to work on their statesmanship behavior
and attitude when conducting the business of the public.
Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Harline stated that if a constituent owned a $250,000 home and the City put
a one cent property tax for $100, the cost of the increase would be $25 a year for a $250,000 house.
Mrs. Arndt stated that she would ask Council to look at a one cent increase versus a two cent increase.
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Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Peddicord stated that there were a lot of unknowns and a lot of cuts being
considered. She advised that the cost of a one cent tax increase equated to about $352,000 and a two cent
increase equated to about $700,000, which she did not think the tax payers would notice significantly. She
stated that she agreed with a lot of the statements being made about not being able to count on one-time
money because it was unknown if it would continue and there may be a decrease going forward.
Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Peddicord stated that the trash fee, water rates, and other increases already
built into the budget were the general fund budget, which was different. She stated that there were unknown
expenses that were not recognized yet.
Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Harline stated that purchases were made with the assumption of raising taxes
one cent or one and a half cents to cover the cost in Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023.
Mr. Rocha moved to move the budget forward as amended by Staff to include a one cent tax increase,
to put $25,000 into the Economic Development Budget, and to include the recommendation to have
a 3% increase for non-bargaining employees and to have equity with the Chief and Deputy Chief’s
positions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) yes
(Hare, Arndt, Rocha, Lindell, Sudler, Shevock, Contant), three (3) no (Anderson, Boggerty, Taylor),
and one (1) absent (Neil).
Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance and Administration Committee meeting,
seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
Roy Sudler Jr.
Council President
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Attachment #1 - Budget Amendment Options Action Form
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Item #6.
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole - Legislative, Finance & Administration
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 6/15/21
PREPARED BY: Matthew Harline, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Budget Amendment Options
REVIEWED BY: Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer
APPROVALS: Council Committee of the Whole
EXHIBITS: None
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a AMOUNT BUDGETED: TBD
TIMETABLE: Upon Council approval of the FY2021 – 22 Budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approving a minimal Property Tax increase
to maintain Public Service levels
The proposed budget provided to the City Council on May 27, 2021 for the FY2021/22 Fiscal Year
included a proposal for a Property Tax increase of $0.055/$100 of assessed value. At the direction
of the City Council possible cuts were proposed totaling $1.9 million, enough to eliminate the
$0.055/$100 Property Tax increase. Council recommended cuts totalling enough to allow a
balanced budget with a 2-cent property Tax increase. Within the last week the City has learned
that a large transfer tax payment has been received - $2,160,000. Council has asked what options
the staff recommends for this additional money, including a complete avoidance of a Property Tax
increase.
On the following page is a spreadsheet/chart with six columns. The first two include the item
description and the Department associated with the item. The next four columns are as follows:
• Staff cuts: Proposed cuts made by the staff prior to the development of the budget
document.
• Council cuts: Proposed cuts at the meetings on June 2nd and June 3rd
• Spending approved: Items that survived both rounds of cuts
• Additional approval(s): Additional reductions in revenue if Council recommends
removing the $0.02 tax increase and/or suggest other operational expenditures, or capital
expenditures to be earmarked with the receipt of the $2million transfer tax.
Keep in mind FY22 costs for the five additional officers plus tasers & body cameras will cost the
City $379,800 in excess of the COPS grant revenues, and City share in FY2022/23 will be
$664,500 (a $285,000 increase from FY22/FY23). The budget reductions requested at the June 2-
3 work sessions reduce the General Fund capital expenditures from $6.37 million to $5.17 million,
and the additional transfer of $1 million from the Electric Fund is still in place. Moreover, the
final cost to the General Fund for the Tropical Storm Isaias that are not covered by FEMA are in
the range of $120,000. The final FY2021 budget balance estimate, is less certain this year than in
past years. Staff strongly discourages adding more than half of the $2.1million transfer tax receipt
to the proposed FY22 beginning budget balance.
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Action Form 15 June 2021 - CCW
Proposed Budget Amendments
Available to spend $ 355,500
Spending Additional
Description Department Staff Cuts Council cuts approved approved
$ (765,000.00) $ (1,774,100.00) $ 786,000
No Property Tax Increase $ 704,000
3% (v. 2,5%) NB raise $ 20,500
Moving Expense City Manager $ 20,000
Legal Expenses City Manager 50,000
Special Projects HR 50,000
25% Economic Development Mayor 25,000
Delete van replacement Recreation 31,000
Delete 2 FTE Customer Service $ 97,800
LAN Analyst deleted IT 37,500
Subtotal Admin/Rec $ 273,800.00
Reduce inc to Fire Fire 1,000
50% buffer for Ambulance
Contract Life Safety 10,000
Knox Box Update Life Safety 23,200
2 Trucks Code Enforcement 50,300
40% cut Demolition Code Enforcement 100,000
Defer hiring 4 officers 6 mos Police 199,000
OT and Ed Asst Police 75,000
Tahoe Police 62,600
Subtotal Public Safety $ 322,100.00
Remote Access Facilities Maint. 25,000
City Hall Improvements Facilities Maint. 50,000
Craftsperson (2nd additional) Facilities Maint. 59,000
Craftsperson defer 6 mos Facilities Maint. 29,500
Warehouse Improvements Procurement & Inv 90,000
River Road (MLK - US13) Streets 380,000
Townshend (US13 - End) Streets 421,500
Kent Ave N Alley Streets 7,500
Kent Ave S Alley Streets 9,000
Asphalt Hot Box Streets 43,000
Replace 2000 Backhoe Streets 125,000
Replace2001 Dump Truck Streets 156,000
Cyclomedia Software Streets 48,000
Replace Automated Truck Sanitation 290,400
Replace Vac Truck Stormwater 364,000
Mirror Lake Drainage Basin Stormwater 350,000
Reduce Mulch Process Costs Stormwater 44,800
Subtotal Public Works/City Buildings $ 1,943,200.00
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CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
2021-2022 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-Two Million Two Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand One
3 Hundred dollars ($52,276,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
4 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
5 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
6 GENERAL FUND
7 CASH RECEIPT SUMMARY FOR 2021-2022
8 2020/21 2021/22
9 REVISED BUDGET
10 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 5,813,100 $ 5,546,400
11 RECEIPTS
12 FINES AND POLICE REVENUE 572,800 630,300
13 LIBRARY REVENUES 123,400 142,100
14 KENT COUNTY BOOK REIMBURSEMENT 245,000 250,000
15 BUSINESS LICENSES 1,470,000 1,500,000
16 PERMITS AND OTHER FEES 1,446,000 1,400,000
17 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 30,000 10,000
18 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 595,000 370,000
19 PROPERTY TAXES 14,885,800 15,267,700
20 RECREATION REVENUE 135,000 110,000
21 FRANCHISE FEE 645,000 600,000
22 SANITATION FEES 3,090,600 3,421,000
23 RENT REVENUE - GARRISON FARM 105,000 105,000
24 COURT OF CHANCERY FEES 1,440,000 1,400,000
25 INVESTMENT INCOME 140,000 90,000
26 RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 24,923,600 25,296,100
27 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS
28 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS GENERAL GOV 1,370,700 1,337,200
29 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS PUBLIC WORKS 782,000 617,000
30 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS CENT SRVCS 842,100 835,700
31 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS FIN ADMIN 2,597,900 2,536,300
32 INTERFUND SERVICE RECEIPTS SUBTOTAL 5,592,700 5,326,200
33 GRANTS:
34 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 155,000 130,000
35 POLICE GRANTS FUND - 308,900
36 POLICE PENSION GRANT 500,000 500,000
37 GREEN ENERGY GRANT 98,500 98,500
38 MISC GRANT REVENUE 102,274 520,000
39 GRANTS SUBTOTAL 855,774 1,557,400
40 TRANSFERS FROM:
41 TRANSFER TAX 1,433,500 1,400,000
42 MUNICIPAL STREET AID 750,000 750,000
43 CIVIL TRAFFIC PENALTIES 445,000 400,000
44 WATER/WASTEWATER 1,000,000 1,000,000
45 ELECTRIC 10,000,000 11,000,000
46 TRANSFERS FROM SUBTOTAL 13,628,500 14,550,000
47 TOTAL REVENUES 45,000,574 46,729,700
48 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUE $ 50,813,674 $ 52,276,100
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49 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES
50 GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2021-2022
51 2019/20 2021/22
52 DEPARTMENT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
53 CITY CLERK $ 511,891 $ 535,800
54 COUNCIL 156,600 157,200
55 TAX ASSESSOR 238,400 263,800
56 PLANNING 658,300 642,000
57 CITY MANAGER 1,004,800 920,100
58 HUMAN RESOURCES 529,200 600,200
59 MAYOR 221,700 222,800
60 FIRE 769,900 797,200
61 LIFE SAFETY 434,974 472,300
62 CODE ENFORCEMENT 815,000 654,100
63 INSPECTIONS 595,300 651,200
64 POLICE 17,819,900 18,544,700
65 POLICE EXTRA DUTY 750,000 500,000
66 PUBLIC WORKS - ADMINISTRATION 603,400 587,200
67 STREETS 697,700 636,000
68 SANITATION 2,502,425 2,564,800
69 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 1,456,600 1,487,500
70 STORMWATER 682,900 774,100
71 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 655,800 837,000
72 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 294,900 181,100
73 LIBRARY 1,822,700 1,859,900
74 RECREATION 1,129,700 1,191,500
75 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 730,284 738,600
76 FLEET MAINTENANCE 924,600 906,500
77 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 912,800 738,500
78 FINANCE 992,700 932,100
79 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,107,600 1,048,300
80 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTALS 39,020,074 39,444,500
81 OTHER EXPENSES
82 DEBT SERVICE 462,200 632,000
83 CONTRIBUTION TO DDP 150,000 150,000
84 MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RELATED EXP 100,000 -
85 INSURANCE 835,000 1,050,000
86 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 2,045,400 2,156,000
87 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 27,000 30,000
88 UNCOLLECTIBLES - TRASH AND OTHER 100,000 -
89 STREET LIGHTS 815,000 800,000
90 OTHER EXPENSE SUBTOTAL 4,534,600 4,818,000
91 TRANSFERS
92 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL FUND - PROJECTS 2,083,000 3,025,900
93 APPROP. TO THE POLICE PENSION FUND 435,100 435,100
94 APPROP. POLICE PENSION - STATE GRANT 500,000 500,000
95 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000
96 TRANSFERS SUBTOTAL 3,018,100 3,961,000
97 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 46,572,774 48,223,500
98 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 4,240,900 4,052,600
99 TOTALS $ 50,813,674 $ 52,276,100
100 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
101 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
102 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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103 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
104 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
105 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
106 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
107 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Million Three Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Two Hundred
108 dollars ($8,344,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
109 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
110 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
111 REVENUES
112 2020/21 2021/22
113 REVISED BUDGET
114 BEGINNING BALANCE - PROJECTS $ 3,387,600 $ 3,331,500
115 REVENUES
116 STATE GRANTS - Other 1,440,000 1,333,000
117 POLICE GRANTS - 23,800
118 BUDGET BOND/BANK PROCEEDS 1,498,300 -
119 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 2,083,000 3,025,900
120 TRANSFER FROM PARKLAND RESERVE - 490,000
121 TRANSFER FROM CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE 346,400 140,000
122 SUBTOTAL PROJECT RECEIPTS 5,367,700 5,012,700
123 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 5,367,700 5,012,700
124 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND REVENUES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200
125 EXPENSE SUMMARY
126 2020/21 2021/22
127 EXPENDITURES REVISED BUDGET
128 FIRE $ 173,300 $ 250,300
129 GROUNDS - 125,000
130 LIBRARY 19,900 25,000
131 RECREATION 904,000 756,000
132 LIFE SAFETY 67,500 -
133 CODE ENFORCEMENT 37,800 50,300
134 PLANNING 20,400 -
135 INSPECTIONS 23,500 25,100
136 POLICE 986,800 526,000
137 STREETS 3,209,400 506,000
138 STORMWATER 1,342,200 2,546,200
139 SANITATION 475,200 166,200
140 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 61,600 36,600
141 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 700,000 -
142 PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING 39,600 -
143 PROCUREMENT & INVENTORY 325,000 -
144 DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 8,386,200 5,012,700
145 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 8,386,200 5,012,700
146 BUDGET BALANCE 369,100 3,331,500
147 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENDITURES $ 8,755,300 $ 8,344,200
148 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
149 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
150 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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151 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
152 GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY
153 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
154 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
155 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand dollars ($788,000)
156 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds for the
157 use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending
158 June 30, 2022:
159 CASH RECEIPTS
160 2020/21 2021/22
161 REVISED BUDGET
162 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 773,000 $ 775,000
163 INTEREST EARNED 2,000 13,000
164 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000
165 EXPENSE SUMMARY
166 2020/21 2021/22
167 REVISED BUDGET
168 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR $ 775,000 $ 788,000
169 TOTALS $ 775,000 $ 788,000
170 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
171 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
172 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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173 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
174 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
175 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
176 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
177 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Fourteen Thousand One Hundred dollars
178 ($1,014,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
179 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
180 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
181 CASH RECEIPTS
182 2020/21 2021/22
183 REVISED BUDGET
184 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 1,139,300 $ 999,300
185 INTEREST EARNINGS 14,800 14,800
186 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100
187 EXPENSE SUMMARY
188 2020/21 2019/20
189 REVISED BUDGET
190 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 154,800 $ 140,000
191 CARRY FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 999,300 874,100
192 TOTALS $ 1,154,100 $ 1,014,100
193 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
194 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
195 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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196 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
197 PARKLAND/RECREATION RESERVE
198 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
199 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
200 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred dollars
201 ($867,500) much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
202 funds for the use other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the
203 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
204 OPERATING REVENUES
205 2020/21 2021/22
206 REVISED BUDGET
207 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 44,500 $ 831,500
208 STATE AID/GRANT 1,310,000 $ 33,000
209 MISCELANEOUS RECEIPTS
210 INTEREST EARNINGS 3,000 3,000
211 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500
212 OPERATING EXPENSES
213 2020/21 2021/22
214 REVISED BUDGET
215 TRANSFER TO GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND $ 526,000 $ 490,000
216 TRANSFER TO GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - -
217 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 831,500 377,500
218 TOTALS $ 1,357,500 $ 867,500
219 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
220 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
221 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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222 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
223 WATER FUND
224 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
225 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
226 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven MillionNine Hundred Ninety-One Thousand One
227 Hundred dollars ($7,991,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
228 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
229 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
230 2020/21 2021/22
231 REVISED BUDGET
232 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,218,900 $ 642,000
233 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,218,900 642,000
234 BASE REVENUE
235 STATE GRANT 71,800 -
236 WATER SERVICES 6,231,700 6,353,800
237 WATER TANK SPACE LEASING 420,100 436,700
238 WATER IMPACT FEES 570,000 420,000
239 INTEREST - WATER 34,000 34,000
240 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 67,800 104,600
241 TOTAL REVENUES 7,395,400 7,349,100
242 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100
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243 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES
244 WATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2021-2022
245 2020/21 2021/22
246 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
247 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 441,400 $ 294,400
248 WATER DEPARTMENT 669,800 676,300
249 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2,066,300 2,370,600
250 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 3,177,500 3,341,300
251 OTHER EXPENSES
252 DEBT SERVICE - WATER 762,800 762,800
253 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 176,900 192,000
254 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 1,033,200 964,700
255 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 20,000 27,000
256 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 1,992,900 1,946,500
257 TRANSFER TO:
258 GENERAL FUND FROM WATER 500,000 500,000
259 WATER IMP AND EXT 1,455,300 1,148,600
260 ELECTRIC IMP AND EXT - 25,000
261 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,955,300 1,673,600
262 TOTAL EXPENSES 7,125,700 6,961,400
263 BUDGET BALANCES
264 BUDGET BALANCE WATER 1,488,600 1,029,700
265 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,488,600 1,029,700
266 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 8,614,300 $ 7,991,100
267 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
268 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
269 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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270 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
271 WASTEWATER FUND
272 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
273 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
274 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twelve Million One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight
275 Hundred dollars ($12,142,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
276 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
277 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
278 2020/21 2021/22
279 REVISED BUDGET
280 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER 47,900 1,672,200
281 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 47,900 1,672,200
282 BASE REVENUE
283 WASTEWATER SERVICES 4,467,500 4,709,500
284 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES 3,275,100 3,275,100
285 GROUNDWATER INFLOW ADJUSTMENT 2,040,400 2,023,100
286 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES 480,000 380,000
287 STATE GRANT - WASTEWATER - 62,700
288 INTEREST - WASTEWATER 20,000 20,000
289 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE FEE 1,300 200
290 TOTAL REVENUES 10,284,300 10,470,600
291 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES AND REVENUES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800
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292 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES
293 WASTEWATER FUND - EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2021-2022
294 2020/21 2021/22
295 DIRECT EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
296 ENGINEERING & INSPECTION $ 288,300 $ 393,700
297 WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT 1,144,200 1,112,500
298 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTAL 1,432,500 1,506,200
299 OTHER EXPENSES
300 DEBT SERVICE - WASTEWATER 659,900 659,900
301 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 81,500 93,000
302 KENT COUNTY TREATMENT CHARGE 4,302,900 4,302,900
303 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 782,000 733,000
304 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 10,000 12,000
305 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 5,836,300 5,800,800
306 TRANSFER TO:
307 GENERAL FUND FROM WASTEWATER 500,000 500,000
308 WASTEWATER IMP AND EXT 1,200,000 799,200
ELETRIC FUND (ERP) - 25,000
309 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 1,700,000 1,324,200
310 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,966,400 8,631,200
311 BUDGET BALANCES
312 BUDGET BALANCE WASTEWATER 1,363,400 3,511,600
313 BUDGET BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,365,800 3,511,600
314 TOTAL CURRENT YEAR BALANCES AND EXPENSES $ 10,332,200 $ 12,142,800
315 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
316 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
317 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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318 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
319 WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
320 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
321 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
322 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Six Million Eight Hundred Two Thousand Five
323 hundred dollars ($6,802,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
324 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Governmentr
325 for the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
326 CASH RECEIPTS
327 2020/21 2021/22
328 REVISED BUDGET
329 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 4,618,200 $ 4,896,200
330 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,618,200 4,896,200
331 REVENUES
332 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WATER 1,455,300 1,148,600
333 TRANSFER FR WATER IMPACT FEE 70,100 707,700
334 INTEREST INCOME 50,000 50,000
335 TOTAL REVENUES 1,575,400 1,906,300
336 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500
337 EXPENSE SUMMARY
338 2020/21 2021/22
339 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
340 ENGINEERING $ 20,400 $ -
341 WATER 1,647,200 1,729,000
342 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 568,500 177,300
343 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,236,100 1,906,300
344 BUDGET BALANCE - WATER 3,957,500 4,896,200
345 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 3,957,500 4,896,200
346 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 6,193,600 $ 6,802,500
347 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
348 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
349 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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350 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
351 WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
352 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
353 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
354 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand
355 Nine hundred dollars ($1,723,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated
356 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
357 from the fiscal year begining July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
358 CASH RECEIPTS
359 2020/21 2021/22
360 REVISED BUDGET
361 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 1,243,700 $ 892,700
362 REVENUES
363 STATE LOAN FUND - WASTEWATER 578,600 -
364 TRANS FR OPERATING FUND - WW 1,200,000 799,200
365 TRANSFER FR WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE 31,600 22,000
366 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 10,000
367 TOTAL REVENUES 1,820,200 831,200
368 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900
369 EXPENSE SUMMARY
370 2020/21 2021/22
371 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
372 ENGINEERING $ 14,000 $ -
373 WASTEWATER 2,665,200 831,200
374 TOTAL EXPENSES 2,679,200 831,200
375 BUDGET BALANCE - WASTEWATER 384,700 892,700
376 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 384,700 892,700
377 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 3,063,900 $ 1,723,900
378 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
379 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
380 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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381 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
382 WATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
383 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
384 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
385 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Five Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred dollars
386 ($554,900) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
387 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
388 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
389 CASH RECEIPTS
390 2020/21 2021/22
391 REVISED BUDGET
392 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 539,600 $ 550,700
393 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 539,600 550,700
394 RECEIPTS
395 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 4,200 4,200
396 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 4,200
397 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900
398 EXPENSE SUMMARY
399 2020/21 2021/22
400 REVISED BUDGET
401 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 543,800 $ 554,900
402 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 543,800 554,900
403 TOTALS $ 543,800 $ 554,900
404 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
405 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
406 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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407 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
408 WASTEWATER CAPITAL ASSET RESERVE
409 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
410 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
411 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
412 ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
413 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
414 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
415 CASH RECEIPTS
416 2020/21 2021/22
417 REVISED BUDGET
418 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 282,800 $ 287,000
419 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 282,800 287,000
420 RECEIPTS
421 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 4,200 11,800
422 TOTAL RECEIPTS 4,200 11,800
423 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800
424 EXPENSE SUMMARY
425 2020/21 2021/22
426 REVISED BUDGET
427 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER 287,000 298,800
428 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 287,000 298,800
429 TOTALS $ 287,000 $ 298,800
430 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
431 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
432 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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433 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
434 WATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
435 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
436 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
437 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Seven Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Two Hundred
438 dollars ($1,791,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current
439 revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
440 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
441 CASH RECEIPTS
442 2020/21 2021/22
443 REVISED BUDGET
444 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 1,764,800 $ 1,778,000
445 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,764,800 1,778,000
446 RECEIPTS
447 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 13,200 13,200
448 TOTAL RECEIPTS 13,200 13,200
449 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200
450 EXPENSE SUMMARY
451 2020/21 2021/22
452 REVISED BUDGET
453 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200
454 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 1,778,000 1,791,200
455 TOTALS $ 1,778,000 $ 1,791,200
456 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
457 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
458 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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459 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
460 WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE RESERVE
461 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
462 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
463 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand dollars
464 ($4,607,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
465 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
466 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
467 CASH RECEIPTS
468 2020/21 2021/22
469 REVISED BUDGET
470 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,603,600 $ 4,607,000
471 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,603,600 4,607,000
472 RECEIPTS
473 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 35,000 -
474 TOTAL RECEIPTS 35,000 -
475 TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000
476 EXPENSE SUMMARY
477 2020/21 2021/22
478 REVISED BUDGET
479 TRANSFER TO I & E FUND FROM WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES $ 31,600 $ -
480 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 4,607,000 $ 4,607,000
481 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 4,638,600 4,607,000
482 TOTALS $ 4,638,600 $ 4,607,000
483 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
484 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
485 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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486 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
487 WATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
488 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
489 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
490 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand dollars Eight Hundred dollars
491 ($266,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
492 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
493 July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
494 CASH RECEIPTS
495 2020/21 2021/22
496 REVISED BUDGET
497 BEGINNING BALANCE - WATER $ 262,900 $ 264,900
498 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 262,900 264,900
499 RECEIPTS
500 INTEREST EARNINGS - WATER 2,000 1,900
501 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,000 1,900
502 TOTALS $ 264,900 $ 266,800
503 BUDGET SUMMARY
504 2020/21 2021/22
505 REVISED BUDGET
506 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WATER $ 264,900 $ 266,800
507 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 264,900 266,800
508 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 264,900 $ 266,800
509 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
510 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
511 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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512 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
513 WASTEWATER CONTINGENCY RESERVE
514 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
515 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
516 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
517 ($298,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
518 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
519 July 1, 2021 andending June 30, 2022:
520 CASH RECEIPTS
521 2020/21 2021/22
522 REVISED BUDGET
523 BEGINNING BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 294,200 296,500
524 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 294,200 296,500
525 RECEIPTS
526 INTEREST EARNINGS - WASTEWATER 2,300 2,300
527 TOTAL RECEIPTS 2,300 2,300
528 TOTALS $ 296,500 $ 298,800
529 BUDGET SUMMARY
530 2020/21 2021/22
531 REVISED BUDGET
532 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - WASTEWATER $ 296,500 $ 298,800
533 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE SUBTOTALS 296,500 298,800
534 TOTAL EXPENSES AND CURRENT YEAR BALANCES $ 296,500 $ 298,800
535 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
536 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
537 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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538 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
539 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
540 REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
541 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
542 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Ninety-Two Million Seven Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Eight Hundr
543 dollars ($92,774,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
544 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
545 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
546 2020/21 2021/22
547 REVISED BUDGET
548 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 10,230,300 $ 10,913,400
549 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS - PCA CREDIT (5,246,100) (5,196,000)
550 BEGINNING BALANCE - ADJUSTED 4,984,200 5,717,400
551 BASE REVENUE
552 DIRECT SALES TO CUSTOMER 80,417,400 81,960,900
553 UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500
554 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 640,000 538,000
555 RENT REVENUE - 110,000
556 GREEN ENERGY 127,000 127,000
557 INTEREST EARNINGS 157,400 175,000
558 TRANSFER FROM RATE STABILIZATION 2,500,000 2,800,000
TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS (ERP) - 75,000
558 TOTAL REVENUES 85,086,900 87,057,400
559 TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800
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560 2021-2022 BUDGET ORDINANCES
561 ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND EXPENSES AND BUDGET BALANCE FOR 2021-2022
562 2020/21 2021/22
563 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
564 POWER SUPPLY $ 19,715,300 $ 19,773,200
565 SOLAR ENERGY 3,401,100 3,237,300
566 SOLAR RENEWAL ENERGY CREDITS 384,100 409,600
567 POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 634,800 634,800
568 REC'S (Renewable Energy Credits) 614,600 1,300,000
569 RGGI (Regional Greenhouse Gas Init.) 12,300 33,700
570 PJM CHARGES - ENERGY 5,871,900 5,508,400
571 PJM CHARGES - TRANSMISSION & FEES 8,476,800 6,772,100
572 CAPACITY CHARGES 15,048,100 13,322,900
573 SUB-TOTAL POWER SUPPLY 54,159,000 50,992,000
574 PLANT OPERATIONS 4,706,100 2,219,500
575 GENERATIONS FUELS 488,400 300,200
576 PJM SPOT MARKET ENERGY (808,300) (366,200)
577 PJM CREDITS (369,400) (87,000)
578 CAPACITY CREDITS (12,191,700) (5,411,200)
579 GENERATION SUBTOTAL (8,174,900) (3,344,700)
580 POWER SUPPLY & GENERATION SUBTOTAL 45,984,100 47,647,300
581 DIRECT EXPENDITURES
582 TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION 4,010,600 4,127,400
583 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1,381,400 1,419,600
584 ADMINISTRATION 707,400 910,100
585 METER READING 375,300 389,400
586 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 871,100 942,200
587 DIRECT EXPENDITURE SUBTOTALS 7,345,800 7,788,700
588 OTHER EXPENSES:
589 UTILITY TAX 1,245,100 1,271,500
590 ALLOW FOR UNCOLLECTIBLES 300,000 300,000
591 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - RFP'S - 60,000
592 LEGAL EXPENSES 100,000 50,000
593 RETIREES HEALTH CARE 789,600 843,500
594 GREEN ENERGY PAYMENT TO DEMEC 127,000 127,000
595 INTERFUND SERVICE FEES 3,798,900 3,628,500
596 INTEREST ON DEPOSITS 21,000 21,000
597 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 330,300 500,000
598 BOND ISSUANCE COST - 40,000
599 DEBT SERVICE 1,378,600 1,800,000
600 OTHER EXPENSES SUBTOTAL 8,090,500 8,641,500
601 TRANSFER TO:
602 IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION 6,000,000 3,711,100
603 GENERAL FUND 10,000,000 11,000,000
604 RATE STABILIZATION RESERVE 2,000,000 2,000,000
605 TRANSFER TO SUBTOTAL 18,000,000 16,711,100
606 TOTAL EXPENSES 79,420,400 80,788,600
607 BUDGET BALANCE - WORKING CAPITAL 10,650,700 11,986,200
608 TOTALS $ 90,071,100 $ 92,774,800
609 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
610 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
611 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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612 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
613 ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
614 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
615 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
616 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Forty-Four Million Four Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Five Hundred
617 dollars ($44,453,500) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
618 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
619 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
620 REVENUES
621 2020/21 2021/22
622 REVISED BUDGET
623 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 16,384,800 $ 22,581,700
624 REVENUES
625 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC 6,000,000 3,711,100
626 BOND ISSUE PROCEEDS - 8,575,200
627 GENERAL SERVICE BILLING 400,000 400,000
628 TRF FROM DEPRECIATION RSV 1,000,000 9,000,000
629 INTEREST EARNINGS 218,200 185,500
630 TOTAL REVENUES 7,618,200 21,871,800
631 TOTALS $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500
632 EXPENSE SUMMARY
633 2020/21 2021/22
634 EXPENSES REVISED BUDGET
635 ELECTRIC ADMINISTRATION $ 2,064,400 $ 1,843,200
636 ELECTRIC GENERATION 1,301,700 9,070,000
637 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 1,293,000 1,320,800
638 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2,706,600 8,952,300
639 ERP SYSTEM 1,244,800 500,000
640 TOTAL EXPENSES 8,610,500 21,686,300
641 BUDGET BALANCE 15,392,500 22,767,200
642 TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 24,003,000 $ 44,453,500
643 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
644 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
645 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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646 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
647 ELECTRIC UTILITY CONTINGENCY RESERVE
648 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
649 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
650 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Nine Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
651 ($942,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
652 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
653 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
654 CASH RECEIPTS
655 2020/21 2021/22
656 REVISED BUDGET
657 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 908,300 $ 928,800
658 RECEIPTS
659 INTEREST EARNINGS 20,500 14,000
660 TOTAL RECEIPTS 20,500 14,000
661 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800
662 EXPENSE SUMMARY
663 2020/21 2021/22
664 REVISED BUDGET
665 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 928,800 $ 942,800
666 TOTALS $ 928,800 $ 942,800
667 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
668 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
669 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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670 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
671 ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPRECIATION RESERVE
672 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022
673 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
674 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty Million Eight Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand
675 dollars ($20,893,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
676 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for
677 the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
678 CASH RECEIPTS
679 2020/21 2021/22
680 REVISED BUDGET
681 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 21,244,200 $ 20,568,600
682 INTEREST EARNINGS 324,400 324,400
683 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000
684 BUDGET SUMMARY
685 2020/21 2021/22
686 REVISED BUDGET
687 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC I & E $ 1,000,000 $ 9,000,000
688 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 20,568,600 11,893,000
689 TOTALS $ 21,568,600 $ 20,893,000
689 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
690 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
691 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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692 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
693 ELECTRIC UTILITY FUTURE CAPACITY RESERVE
694 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022
695 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
696 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Fourteen Million One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand
697 Eight Hundred dollars ($14,123,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
698 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
699 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
700 CASH RECEIPTS
701 2020/21 2021/22
702 REVISED BUDGET
703 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 13,896,600 $ 13,984,000
704 INTEREST EARNINGS 87,400 139,800
705 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800
706 BUDGET SUMMARY
707 2020/21 2021/22
708 REVISED BUDGET
709 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800
710 TOTALS $ 13,984,000 $ 14,123,800
711 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
712 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
713 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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714 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
715 ELECTRIC UTILITY INSURANCE STABLIZATION RESERVE
716 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022
717 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
718 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred dollars
719 ($864,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
720 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
721 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
722 CASH RECEIPTS
723 2020/21 2021/22
724 REVISED BUDGET
725 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 797,500 $ 815,200
726 INTEREST EARNINGS 17,700 48,900
727 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100
728 BUDGET SUMMARY
729 2020/21 2021/22
730 REVISED BUDGET
731 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE $ 815,200 $ 864,100
732 TOTALS $ 815,200 $ 864,100
733 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
734 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
735 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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736 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
737 ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE STABLIZATION RESERVE
738 SOURCES AND USE OF FUNDS FOR 2021-2022
739 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
740 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Twenty-Four Million Two Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Two
741 Hundred dollars ($24,276,200) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
742 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
743 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
744 CASH RECEIPTS
745 2020/21 2021/22
746 REVISED BUDGET
747 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 22,348,600 $ 22,206,200
748 TRANSFER FROM ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
749 INTEREST EARNINGS 357,600 70,000
750 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200
751 BUDGET SUMMARY
752 2020/21 2021/22
753 REVISED BUDGET
754 TRANSFER TO ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND $ 2,500,000 $ 2,800,000
755 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 22,206,200 21,476,200
756 TOTALS $ 24,706,200 $ 24,276,200
757 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
758 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
759 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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760 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
761 MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
762 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
763 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
764 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand One Hundred dollars
765 ($750,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
766 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
767 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
768 CASH RECEIPTS
769 2020/21 2021/22
770 REVISED BUDGET
771 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
772 STATE GRANT 796,000 750,000
773 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100
774 BUDGET SUMMARY
775 2020/21 2021/22
776 REVISED BUDGET
777 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 796,000 $ 750,000
778 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
779 TOTALS $ 796,100 $ 750,100
780 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
781 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
782 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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783 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
784 ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
785 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
786 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
787 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Four Hundred Thousand One Hundred dollars
788 ($400,100) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
789 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
790 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
791 CASH RECEIPTS
792 2020/21 2021/22
793 REVISED BUDGET
794 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 100 $ 100
795 POLICE FINES 445,000 400,000
796 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100
797 BUDGET SUMMARY
798 2020/21 2021/22
799 REVISED BUDGET
800 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 445,000 $ 400,000
801 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 100 100
802 TOTALS $ 445,100 $ 400,100
803 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
804 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
805 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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806 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
807 WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND
808 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
809 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
810 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six
811 Hundred dollars ($2,825,600) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from
812 current revenues and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government
813 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
814 OPERATING REVENUES
815 2020/21 2021/22
816 REVISED BUDGET
817 BEGINNING BALANCE $ 2,450,500 $ 1,803,600
818 INTEREST INCOME 31,500 28,500
819 PREMIUM FROM CITY 880,100 993,500
820 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600
821 OPERATING EXPENSES
822 2020/21 2021/22
823 REVISED BUDGET
824 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES - CLAIMS $ 394,000 $ 480,000
825 INSURANCE 110,800 145,000
826 STATE OF DEL - SELF INSURANCE TAX 33,500 39,000
827 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22,100 25,000
828 TOTAL EXPENSES 560,400 689,000
829 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,801,700 2,136,600
830 TOTALS $ 3,362,100 $ 2,825,600
831 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
832 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
833 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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834 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
835 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
836 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
837 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
838 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Eight Hundred dollars
839 ($795,800) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
840 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
841 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
842 OPERATING REVENUES
843 2020/21 2021/22
844 REVISED BUDGET
845 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 334,000 $ 312,400
846 GRANTS REVENUE 500,000 483,400
847 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800
848 OPERATING EXPENSES
849 2020/21 2021/22
850 REVISED BUDGET
851 PROGRAM EXP. GRANT RELATED $ 171,600 $ 596,500
852
853 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 662,400 199,300
854 TOTALS $ 834,000 $ 795,800
855 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
856 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
857 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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858 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
859 LIBRARY GRANT FUND
860 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
861 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
862 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Two Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred dollars
863 ($277,700) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
864 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
865 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
866 OPERATING REVENUES
867 2020/21 2021/22
868 REVISED BUDGET
869 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 18,900 $ -
870 STATE GRANT 280,800 275,000
871 FEDERAL GRANT 1,800 2,700
912 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700
913 OPERATING EXPENSES
914 2020/21 2021/22
915 REVISED BUDGET
916 STATE GRANTS
917 FURNITURE/FIXTURES $ 5,500 $ 5,000
918 OFFICE SUPPLIES 28,000 23,100
919 PRINTING AND DUPLICATING 13,700 15,000
920 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 25,500 28,200
921 BOOKS 128,800 125,000
922 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 2,500 3,000
923 COMPUTER HARDWARE 5,300 500
924 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES 79,000 67,700
925 POSTAGE 200 100
926 TRAINING/CONF/FOOD/TRAV 4,200 3,000
927 OFF EQP/REPAIRS & MAINT 4,000 1,900
928 OTHER EQUIP - LEASE 2,100 2,500
929 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES STATE GRANTS 298,800 275,000
930 FEDERAL GRANTS
931 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 2,700 2,700
932 SUBTOTAL EXPENSES FEDERAL GRANTS 2,700 2,700
933 GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES 301,500 277,700
934 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
935 TOTALS $ 301,500 $ 277,700
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 # 2021-15
940 CDBG GRANT FUND
941 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
942 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
943 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three
944 dollars ($334,943) 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, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
947 OPERATING REVENUES
948 2020/21 2021/22
949 REVISED BUDGET
950 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 2,500 $ 2,500
951 CDBG GRANTS RECEIVED 632,077 332,443
952 TOTALS $ 634,577 $ 334,943
953 OPERATING EXPENSES
954 2020/21 2021/22
955 REVISED BUDGET
956 EXPENDITURES
957 PRIOR YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM $ 1,855 $ -
958 PRIOR YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 55,522 -
959 PRIOR YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 35,385 -
960 CURRENT YEAR CLOSING COST/DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM 97,845 100,000
961 CURRENT YEAR DOVER INTERFAITH MINISTRY 30,000 61,016
962 CURRENT YEAR DOVER NCALL - 30,000
963 CURRENT YEAR MHDC EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR 33,000 40,000
964 CURRENT YEAR MHDC HOMEOWNER REHAB. 25,000 25,827
965 CURRENT YEAR DIMH & CENTRAL DE HOUSING COLLABORATIVE 75,284 20,600
966 CURRENT YEAR CARES ACT (COVID-19) 163,211 -
967 CURRENT YEAR ADMIN EXPENSE 114,976 55,000
968 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 632,078 332,443
969 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 2,500 2,500
970 TOTALS $ 634,578 $ 334,943
971 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
972 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
973 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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974 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
975 207 - POLICE GRANTS FUND
976 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
977 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
978 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Eight Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($830,000)
979 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
980 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
981 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
982 OPERATING REVENUES
983 2020/21 2021/22
984 REVISED BUDGET
985 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 129,000 $ 50,000
986 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 635,000 780,000
987 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000
988 OPERATING EXPENSES
989 2020/21 2021/22
990 REVISED BUDGET
991 EXPENDITURES
992 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
993 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 643,600 235,000
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - 210,000
994 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
995 CELL PHONE CHARGES 20,000 15,000
996 TRAINING 19,700 10,000
997 AUDIT FEES 1,000 -
998 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 684,300 470,000
999 OTHER FINANCING USES
1000 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 4,300 310,000
1001 TOTAL FINANCING USES 4,300 310,000
1002 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 75,400 50,000
1003 TOTALS $ 764,000 $ 830,000
1004 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1005 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1006 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1007 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1008 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
1009 209 - POLICE GRANTS FUND
1010 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
1011 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1012 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thirty Thousand dollars ($330,000)
1013 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other
1014 funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year
1015 beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
1016 OPERATING REVENUES
1017 2020/21 2021/22
1018 REVISED BUDGET
1019 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ - $ -
1020 STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS RECEIVED 212,400 330,000
1021 TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000
1022 OPERATING EXPENSES
1023 2020/21 2021/22
1024 REVISED BUDGET
1025 EXPENDITURES
1026 MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
1027 POLICE EQUIPT & PROG SUPP 118,000 265,000
1028 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES 63,500
1029 TRAINING - 15,000
1030 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 181,500 280,000
1031 OTHER FINANCING USES
1032 OPERATING TRANSFERS-OUT 30,900 50,000
1033 TOTAL FINANCING USES 30,900 50,000
1034 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1035 TOTALS $ 212,400 $ 330,000
1036 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1037 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1038 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1039 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1040 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
1041 SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANTS FUND
1042 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
1043 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1044 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundre dollars ($144,700)
1045 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and other funds
1046 for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal year beginning
1047 July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
1048 OPERATING REVENUES
1049 2020/21 2021/22
1050 REVISED BUDGET
1051 PRIOR YEAR BALANCE $ 52,000 $ 83,700
1052 STATE GRANTS RECEIVED 28,000 28,000
1053 RECREATION REVENUE 33,000 33,000
1054 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700
1055 OPERATING EXPENSES
1056 2020/21 2021/22
1057 REVISED BUDGET
1058 EXPENDITURES
1059 TEMPORARY HELP/BENEFITS $ 68,500 $ 68,500
1060 PROGRAM EXPENSES/SUPPLIES 35,000 35,000
1061 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500
1062 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE 9,500 41,200
1063 TOTALS $ 113,000 $ 144,700
1064 The above budget represents the combination of all State & Federal Grants.
1065 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1066 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1067 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1069 REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
1070 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
1071 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1072 The amount hereinafter named aggregating One Million Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($1,400,000)
1073 or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues and
1074 other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
1075 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
1076 CASH RECEIPTS
1077 2020/21 2021/22
1078 REVISED BUDGET
1079 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
1080 REALTY TRANSFER TAXES 1,525,000 1,400,000
1081 TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000
1082 BUDGET SUMMARY
1083 2020/21 2021/22
1084 REVISED BUDGET
1085 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000
1086 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1087 TOTALS $ 1,525,000 $ 1,400,000
1088 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1089 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1090 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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1091 CITY OF DOVER ORDINANCE # 2021-15
1092 LODGING TAX FUND
1093 CASH RECEIPTS/REVENUES AND BUDGET FOR 2021-2022
1094 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1095 The amount hereinafter named aggregating Three Hundred Thousand
1096 dollars ($300,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary are hereby appropriated from current revenues
1097 and other funds for the use by several departments of the Municipal Government for the fiscal
1098 year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022:
1099 CASH RECEIPTS
1100 2020/21 2021/22
1101 REVISED BUDGET
1102 BEGINNING BALANCE $ - $ -
1103 LODGING TAXES 110,000 300,000
1104 TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000
1105 BUDGET SUMMARY
1106 2020/21 2021/22
1107 REVISED BUDGET
1108 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $ 110,000 $ 300,000
1109 CURRENT YEAR BALANCE - -
1110 TOTALS $ 110,000 $ 300,000
1111 The City Manager is hereby authorized, without further approval of the City Council, to make
1112 interdepartmental transfers of up to five percent of the amount hereinafter appropriated to any
1113 department with the exception of any transfers prohibited by City Procedure #F306.
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