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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via Webex. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/folysg Event number: 2534 106 9706 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Public Hearings - Violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance (Staff recommends: 1) Declaring these buildings and all accessory structures on these properties dangerous; 2) Ordering the properties demolished by September 15, 2022, by the owners or equity owners at their own risk; 3) Ordering the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City Council; and 4) Ordering the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the lands on which the buildings exist as municipal liens or cause such costs to be added to the tax duplicate as assessments, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owners.) A. Property Located at 235-239 West Loockerman Street, owned by SAG Holdings, LLC B. Property Located at 207 North West Street, owned by Jalisa N. Goldsboro 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 1

Item 1. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 8/8/2022 PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: ED-05-077.09-01-500.000.000, 235-239 West Loockerman SteerDover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-388 – Emergency Cases and Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 22-00001286 RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: N/A EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is >$250.000. AMOUNT BUDGETED: $250.000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2023 Budget. FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033. TIMETABLE: As soon as possible. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous. 2. Order the property demolished or repaired by September 15, 2022 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk. 3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City Council. 4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The property at 235-239 West Loockerman Street is owned by SAG Holdings LLC. The dwelling is a three-story commercial building. On March 17th, 2022, the dwelling was condemned by the Fire Marshal;s office as unfit for human occupancy due to a fire that occurred. Currently the building is vacant, with no active utilities. No repairs have been started as of August 8th, 2022. 2

Item 1. Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance 235-239 W Loockerman St Planning & Inspections Department Dover, Delaware August 15, 2022 3

Item 1. 235-239 W Loockerman St Case History  Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on March 17, 2022.  First Violation Notice sent March 17, 2022  Second Violation Notice sent June 15, 2022  Letter of Intent sent July 01, 2022  Executive Order Issued August 01, 2022  Notice of Public Hearing sent August 5, 2022  Active Vacant Building Case since June 29, 2022  No Active Utilities since March 17, 2022 4

Item 1. 235-239 W Loockerman St Outstanding Fees  Vacant Building Fees $ 375.00 5

Item 1. 235-239 W Loockerman St Code Violations  HSG/BLDG Condemnation  Non-Habitable Areas 6

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Item 1. Dangerous Building Code – Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381 (4) Fire Damage, etc. (5) Unfit for habitation (6) Light, air, sanitation (7) Fire Escapes (9) General welfare (10) Code violations (12) Unoccupied Buildings 23

Item 1. Recommended Council Action  Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.  Order the property demolished before September 15, 2022, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.  Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council.  Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. 24

Item 1. ACTION FORM PROCEEDING: City Council DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections (Code Enforcement) DATE SUBMITTED: 8/8/2022 PREPARED BY: Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: ED-05-076.08-02-010.000.000, 207 North West Steet Dover, Delaware – Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance REFERENCE: Chapter 22, Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-388 – Emergency Cases and Chapter 22, Article XI - Dangerous Buildings Case # 22-00001850 RELATED PROJECT: N/A APPROVALS: N/A EXHIBITS: PowerPoint Presentation and File Photos to be presented at the Council meeting. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimate is $30,000 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $250.000.00 Budgeted for all demolitions Citywide in the FY-2023 Budget. FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 100-11-16-20-000-53033. TIMETABLE: As soon as possible. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous. 2. Order the property demolished or repaired by September 15, 2022 by the owner or equity owner at their own risk. 3. Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owners within 10 days of the date established by City Council. 4. Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The property at 207 North West St is owned by Jalisa N Goldsboro. The dwelling is a two-story, two unit apartment. On April 14th, 2022, the dwelling was condemned by the Division of Code Enforcement as unfit for human occupancy due to the overall condition of the property. Currently the building is vacant, with no active utilities. No repairs have been started as of August 8th, 2022. 25

Item 1. Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance 207 North West Street Planning & Inspections Department Dover, Delaware August 15, 2022 26

Item 1. 207 North West Street Case History  Condemned as unfit for human occupancy on April 14th, 2022.  First Violation Notice sent April 14, 2022  Second Violation Notice sent May 18, 2022  Third Violation Notice sent July 11, 2022  Letter of Intent sent July 01, 2022  Notice of Public Hearing sent August 5, 2022  Active Exterior Property Maintenance Case since June 29, 2022  No Active Utilities since February 11, 2022 27

Item 1. 207 North West Street Case History  Code Enforcement has conducted 28 inspections of this property this year.  Dover Police have responded 10 times this year. 28

Item 1. 207 North West Street Outstanding Fees  Code Enforcement Fines $875.00  Outstanding Utilities $1189.10 29

Item 1. 207 North West Street Code Violations  HSG/BLDG Condemnation  Obtain Building Permit  Paint Exterior Surfaces  Replace Roof  Replace Broken Windowpanes  Repair Exterior Stairs  Remove High Grass/Overgrowths  Remove Junk and Debris 30

Item 1. 207 North West Street Code Violations  Repair/Remove Accessory Structure (Shed) 31

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Item 1. Dangerous Building Code – Chapter 22 Article XI, Sec. 22-381 (5) Unfit for habitation (6) Light, air, sanitation (7) Fire Escapes (8) Loose Parts (9) General welfare (10) Code violations (12) Unoccupied Buildings 64

Item 1. Recommended Council Action  Declare this building and all accessory structures on this property dangerous.  Order the property demolished before September 15, 2022, by the owner or equity owner at their own risk.  Order the Building Inspector to cause the demolition of the structures if not completed by the owner within 10 days of the date established by City Council.  Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax, or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner. 65

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Item 1. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Applicant Name: GOLDSBORO, JALISA Binder Effective Date: 04-12-2022 DE Homeowners Application / Binder-Receipt 08-BR-L410-3 NEW BUSINESS APPLICANT: GOLDSBORO, JALISA MAILING ADDRESS: 207 N WEST ST PROPERTY LOCATION: 207 N WEST ST DOVER, DE 19904-3159 DOVER, DE 19904-3159 BILLING: Put application on SFPP: Yes COVERAGES / PREMIUM SECTION: Type: HOMEOWNERS Policy Deductible: 1,000 Rate IV: 100% Hurricane Duration Deductible: 2% 5,480 Policy Coverage Limit Premium Endorsements Limit Premium Dwelling (Coverage A) 274,000 1,177.00 Increased Dwelling - Option ID 54,800 Fire Department Service Charge 500 included Dwelling Extension 27,400 Increased Limits Personal Property (Coverage B) 205,500 Home Systems Protection 50,000 99.00 Personal Liability (Coverage L) each 500,000 16.00 Hurricane Duration Deductible (36.00) occurrence Medical Payments (Coverage M) each 5,000 9.00 occurrence Credit Card / Bank Card and Forgery 1,000 Damage to Property of Others (Each 1,000 Occurrence) Loss of Use 82,200 Loss Settlement Options Loss Settlement Option - Dwelling A1 - Replacement Cost - Similar Construction Loss Settlement Option - Personal B1 - Limited Property Replacement Cost Accepted Options Declined Options / Endorsements Jewelry and Furs 1,500 / 2,500 Additional Insured Option JF included Silver / Goldware Theft - Option SG 2,500 included Addl Insured - Special Event Business Property - Option BP 1,500 included Back-Up Sewer/Drain - Dwelling/ Contents, 10% of Dwelling Building Ordinance or Law - Option OL (% 10% 27,400 Back-Up Sewer/Drain - Dwelling/ of Coverage A) Contents, 5% of Dwelling Firearms - Option FA 2,500 included Building Ordinance or Law - Option 25% OL (% of Coverage A) Building Ordinance or Law - Option 50% OL (% of Coverage A) Business Property - Option BP 2,500 Business Property - Option BP 5,000 Business Pursuits - Option BU Common Construction Rplc Cost Contingent Workers' Comp Cov Cyber Event, Identity Restoration, and Fraud Loss Coverage Earthquake Energy Efficiency Upgrade Fire Department Service Charge 1,000 Increased Limits Fire Department Service Charge 1,500 Increased Limits Fire Department Service Charge 2,000 Increased Limits EB 2540 DE.14 Rev. 10-2020 Page 175 of 3

Item 1. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Applicant Name: GOLDSBORO, JALISA Binder Effective Date: 04-12-2022 DE Homeowners Application / Binder-Receipt 08-BR-L410-3 Declined Options / Endorsements (Continued) Limit Firearms - Option FA 5,000 Fortified Roof Upgrade Home Rental Hurricane Duration deductible 1% Hurricane Duration deductible 5% Hurricane Duration deductible 10% Hurricane Duration deductible 15% Incidental Business - Option IO Jewelry and Furs 2,500 / 5,000 Option JF Jewelry and Furs 1,000 Special Limit Loss Assessment Nurses' Professional Liability Off Premises Structures Personal Injury Personal Property Deletion Rented Personal Property Service Line Coverage 10,000 Silver / Goldware Theft - Option SG 5,000 Silver / Goldware Theft - Option SG 7,500 Silver / Goldware Theft - Option SG 10,000 Special Limit For Water Damage 5,000 Special Limit For Water Damage 10,000 Special Limit For Water Damage 15,000 Special Limit For Water Damage 25,000 Waterbed Liability Discounts / Charges Claim Record (94.00) Year built adjustment 6.00 Policy deductible 176.00 Total Premium: $1,353.00 Amount Paid: $0.00 Credit Amount: Balance Due: $0.00 UNDERWRITING: Has applicant had any losses, insured or not, in the past 5 years: No APPLICANT(S) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: By submission of this application, you agree that: (1) You have read this application, (2) your statements on this application are correct, (3) the coverages, including options and endorsements, and the amounts of coverage on this application are those chosen by you, and (4) the premium charged must comply with State Farm's rules and rates and may be revised. BINDER: State Farm will provide coverage to the applicant and his or her legal representative on the property described for up to thirty (30) days from the Effective Date, subject to all terms and conditions of the policy and endorsements for which application has been made. If no Effective Date is indicated, this Binder does not provide any coverage. This Binder will be void when the declarations page is issued on the policy for which application has been made or when coverage under this Binder is canceled in accordance with policy provisions. This binder cannot be canceled without ten (10) days' written notice to the applicant and mortgagee. The premium due State Farm for the coverage provided by this Binder will be the full annual premium for the policy for which application has been made, and will be pro-rated for the length of time coverage is provided under this Binder. EB 2540 DE.14 Rev. 10-2020 Page 276 of 3

Item 1. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company Applicant Name: GOLDSBORO, JALISA Binder Effective Date: 04-12-2022 DE Homeowners Application / Binder-Receipt 08-BR-L410-3 AGENT INFORMATION: App date and time: 04-08-2022, 10:58 AM Agent: Billy Reese Agent / AFO Code: 93E9 / 21FAD5 Agent Phone: (302)678-5656 Reese Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Location Address: 575 N Dupont Hwy Dover, DE 19901-3960 IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CONSUMER REPORTS... Consumer reports, including credit and insurance loss history reports, may be ordered in conjunction with this application. We may also obtain and use a credit-based insurance score developed from information contained in these reports. We may use a third party in connection with the development of your insurance score. These reports provide information that assists with determining your eligibility for insurance and the price you are charged. You have the right to request that your credit-based insurance score be reviewed, no more than once in a 12-month period, based on new credit information. This review is available if the insurer's filed rating plan, applicable to your policy, uses credit information and will only be conducted to determine whether using new credit information will reduce your premium. A brochure explaining how State Farm uses consumer reports is available upon your request. For additional information, please contact your State Farm agent. REGARDING YOUR COVERAGE AMOUNT.... It is up to you to choose the coverages and limits that meet your needs. We recommend that you purchase a coverage limit at least equal to the estimated replacement cost of your home. Replacement cost estimates are available from building contractors and replacement cost appraisers, or, your agent can provide an Xactware estimate using information you provide about your home. We can accept the type of estimate you choose as long as it provides a reasonable level of detail about your home. State Farm® does not guarantee that any estimate will be the actual future cost to rebuild your home. Higher limits are available at higher premiums. Lower limits are also available, which if selected may make certain coverages unavailable to you. We encourage you to periodically review your coverages and limits with your agent and to notify us of any changes or additions to your home. REGARDING CLAIM RECORD RATING PLAN AND LOYAL CUSTOMER DISCOUNT PLAN With our Claim Record Rating Plan and Loyal Customer Discount Plan, your savings will typically increase the fewer claims you have and the longer you're insured with State Farm. We adjust premiums based on the number of claims under the rating plan. Depending on your state, claims under the plan generally include those resulting in a paid loss and may include weather-related claims where permitted. In addition, any claims with your prior insurer resulting in property damage or injury may also influence your premium. Our Loyal Customer Discount provides a premium discount based on the number of years that you have been with us. For more information about whether the Claim Record Rating Plan applies in your state, the claims we consider for the plan, or whether the Loyal Customer Discount Plan is in effect in your state, please contact your State Farm agent. EB 2540 DE.14 Rev. 10-2020 Page 377 of 3

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Item 1. Proposal & Agreement for Roofing Renovation Company Name 1506 N. Little Creek Rd. Dover, DE 19901 L&R Total Construction, LLC Office: 302-724-5315 |Fax: 302-747-7681 Email: Luisflores4275@gmail.com Cell: 302-399-1754 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Remove all shingles and roofing material from CUSTOMER roof Jalisa Goldsboro Remove all shingles and damaged plywood from the roof of house Install Ice and water sheild to cover first three ESTIMATE NO feet from edges and the valley C-1237 Install Drip Edge, Pipe Collar and Ridge Vents to Roof Install GAF Charcol Shingles Lifetime DATE Warranty 8/9/2022 Fasten Shingles with 1 1/4" roofing nails per industry standard. ADDRESS Remove all trash and debris from work site 3400 Lainey Lane Fayetteville NC 28314 Labor and materials Install felt paper to cover roof underlayment to PHONE entire roof 302-747-3575 Gutters and Soffit installation E-MAIL Remove existing siding House Wrap PROJECT ADDRESS Install 13 new windows 207 NW Street Dover DE 19904 Install new siding, Install Fascia PREPARED BY: Replace existing stairs Laura Mendez- Business admin for Replace 3 entry doors with casing L&R ATTENTION Remove ramp add 2 steps to inner deck Refirbish new deck with boards, add railing Start Date 10x12 Shed replace roof TO BE DETERMINED Wrap shed and add siding Replace rotten wood 36789.00 THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE CONDITIONS NOTED: SUBTOTAL 36789.00 L&R Total Construction agrees to perform all of the above listed tasks and provide the materials TAX RATE 0.00% and labor for the total cost that is provided in this proposal. To conduct themselves in SALES workmanlike manner according to standard practice and applicable codes. All work is $0.00 TAX guarenteed for eight years, excluding natural disaster related issues. This proposal does NOT include any structural changes or other work other than what is specified herein this agreement. OTHER TOTAL 36789.00 Sign Below to Accept: Authorized Rep Date Owner Acceptance: Owner agrees that the contractor will complete all of the above tasks that are listed with the understanding that the total cost listed above is due immediately upon job completion. Responsible Party (Home Owner or Date Authorized Representative) 81

Item 1. Consulting Engineers ● Surveyors ● Land Planners August 9, 2022 Ms. Jalisa Goldsboro 3400 Lainey Lane, Unit D Fayetteville, NC 28314 RE: Structural Inspection of Water Damage 207 West Street Dover, DE 19904 Tax Parcel ED-05-076.08-02-01.00-000 SEI Project No. Dear Ms. Goldsboro: This letter is to acknowledge that I am scheduled to perform a structural inspection of the referenced house on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Should you have any questions please contact me. Sincerely, Gregory R. Scott, P.E. 22 Old Rudnick Lane ● Suite 2 ● Dover, Delaware 19901 ● Tel: 302-736-3058 ● Fax: 302-736-3059 info@scottengineering.com ● www.scottengineering.com 82

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